The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2071 - 2060: Dazzling! An Impossible Demand!
After Luo Qibai spoke.
Although Yuan Kun didn’t understand why Luo Qibai was speaking favorably for Ye Chenfeng, he immediately agreed, "Pavilion Master, even your prized disciple thinks what I’m saying makes sense, shouldn’t you consider it?"
"This young friend whom I accidentally met back then is a genuine Fourth-Rank Alchemist, and he’s capable of producing Pill Patterns. He definitely qualifies to directly enter the finals."
Back then, Ye Chenfeng only crafted a Fourth-Rank Elixir Pill, leading Yuan Kun to mistakenly believe Ye Chenfeng was a Fourth-Rank Alchemist.
Little did they know, Ye Chenfeng is now a Sixth-Rank Alchemist.
Ye Chenfeng wasn’t in a rush to explain Yuan Kun’s misunderstanding.
Upon hearing that Ye Chenfeng was only a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, Luo Qibai and Jiang Yuan felt a bit disdainful since both were Fifth-Rank Alchemists and capable of producing Pill Patterns, although Luo Qibai had a higher success rate than Jiang Yuan.
Liang Kangan and Jiang Anzhi, both from the Pill Pattern faction, finally understood why Yuan Kun recommended Ye Chenfeng.
However, Gao Deming, who was in the same faction as Yuan Kun, said, "I think Old Yuan has a point! Young people should be given more opportunities. If he’s a Fourth-Rank Alchemist capable of producing Pill Patterns, he indeed deserves a spot in the finals."
Liang Kangan looked towards Luo Qibai, knowing his disciple well; on the surface, he seemed amicable, but deep down, he wasn’t someone with good intentions.
After taking a small sip from his teacup, Liang Kangan said, "Qibai, do you truly believe that?"
Luo Qibai responded, "Master, though Deputy Pavilion Master Yuan has a keen eye, the Headquarters of the Alchemy Pavilion must adhere to its own rules, which cannot be broken. Of course, if this friend truly has the ability, then maybe we should give him a spot."
As soon as he finished speaking.
A gourd appeared in Luo Qibai’s hand. He picked up a large bowl from the table in the hall and poured a brown liquid from the gourd into the bowl.
Luo Qibai continued, "This bowl contains a mixture of two hundred kinds of Spirit Grasses. It was prepared by my master to improve my grasp of various herbal properties. I’ve had this mixture for a month, and within this time, I’ve managed to identify twenty types of Spirit Grasses."
"If the person recommended by Deputy Pavilion Master Yuan can identify ten types of Spirit Grasses, I believe my master and the others would agree to giving him a spot."
Seeing Luo Qibai’s setup, Liang Kangan laughed, "My disciple makes a good point. Let’s skip the alchemy test today. If one’s grasp of herbal properties is adequate, identifying ten types of Spirit Grasses shouldn’t be too difficult."
Yuan Kun frowned deeply and protested, "Pavilion Master, you’re making it too difficult. Out of a two hundred herb mixture, even you and I can only identify just over a hundred herbs at once. Are you deliberately trying to prevent my young friend from entering the finals directly?"
After Luo Qibai stepped in to help Ye Chenfeng, Yuan Jia originally felt some goodwill toward Luo Qibai, but seeing his cunning nature, she found him even more detestable.
Jiang Anzhi added, "Old Yuan, that’s not a fair statement. If this young man can immediately identify ten kinds of Spirit Grasses, I’ll also agree to let him enter the finals directly."
Jiang Anzhi was inwardly smirking. The two hundred kinds of Spirit Grasses in the mixture had their flavors and medicinal powers completely blended, so identifying ten types was nearly impossible for ordinary alchemists. Even someone as talented as Luo Qibai needed a month to discern only twenty kinds.
Gao Deming, also from the Nameless Pattern faction, wanted to speak up for Ye Chenfeng again, but he knew that getting Ye Chenfeng directly into the finals was close to impossible.
Yuan Kun sighed inwardly, seeing this as an unreasonable challenge imposed by the others.
Yuan Jia tugged on Ye Chenfeng’s arm and said, "Brother Ye, it’s no big deal; I’ve already said I’d give you my spot."
Noticing Yuan Jia clutching Ye Chenfeng’s arm, Jiang Yuan, standing beside Jiang Anzhi, sneered, "Kid, are you just going to hide behind a woman? Are you even a man? You who dreams of entering the finals directly must be delusional."
Luo Qibai felt a bit sinister inside but maintained a genial demeanor as he looked at Ye Chenfeng and asked, "My friend, aren’t you going to give it a try?"
From start to finish, Ye Chenfeng never expressed any desire for a direct entrance into the finals, nor had he made up his mind about participating in the alchemist competition!
They say even the mildest person has a temper, and Ye Chenfeng was no pushover. Now that Xue Wanqing and others knew his alchemist status, why shouldn’t he join the alchemist competition?
Ye Chenfeng casually replied, "Why not give it a try?"
Seeing Ye Chenfeng agree, Luo Qibai smiled and said, "My friend is indeed straightforward, no wonder Deputy Pavilion Master Yuan values you."
Luo Qibai believed Ye Chenfeng fell for the provocation, which was clear to him given how mixed the herbal solution was.
When Luo Qibai first tried this solution, it took him a whole day to barely identify just one Spirit Grass.
It was simply too mixed, requiring keen sense to gradually break down the complex medicinal powers, a tedious and challenging process.
Thinking Ye Chenfeng fell for the trap, Luo Qibai looked down on him even more.
Yuan Kun thought Ye Chenfeng was provoked as well and asked, "Chenfeng, do you really want to try?"
Yuan Jia clung to Ye Chenfeng’s arm tightly and said, "Brother Ye, didn’t I tell you I’d give you my spot!"
Ye Chenfeng gently pinched Yuan Jia’s delicate nose and said, "Alright, let men handle men’s affairs; otherwise, people will say I live off a woman."
Yuan Jia blushed and lowered her head after being pinched by Ye Chenfeng.
This scene made Luo Qibai’s heart grow more sinister. He handed the bowl to Ye Chenfeng, awaiting his embarrassment when he couldn’t even identify a single Spirit Grass, making him the day’s laughingstock.
Liang Kangan produced a sheet of paper and said, "Old Yuan, come over and witness with me! This paper lists the two hundred types of Spirit Grasses I used in this mixture. Let’s see how many this genius favored by you can name!"
Yuan Kun clearly heard the playfulness in Liang Kangan’s tone, but since things had reached this point, he had no choice but to step forward.
All eyes turned to Ye Chenfeng.
There were worried, mocking, and disdainful gazes among the crowd... 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Under everyone’s gaze, Ye Chenfeng brought the bowl to his lips. Based on the sensing from Old Bai and Old Hei, the bowl’s solution contained no toxins.
Ye Chenfeng took a sip.
While Luo Qibai and others waited to see him make a fool of himself.
Ye Chenfeng calmly stated, "There’s Red Lotus Trilife Grass, Blood Heart Flower, Thousand Spirit Herb, Skywood Herb, Agarwood Flower, Blue Vine Grass, Purple Orchid, Clear Cold Grass, Red Reed Root, Green Fruit Flower."
In just a moment.
Ye Chenfeng named ten types of Spirit Grasses, all correct.
Luo Qibai’s expression changed instantly, as he exclaimed in disbelief, "Impossible, you’re just guessing."
However.
As soon as Luo Qibai finished speaking, Ye Chenfeng continued, "Snake Gall Fruit, Continuation Spirit Flower, Fire Spirit Fruit..."
Twenty types of Spirit Grass.
Thirty types of Spirit Grass.
...
A hundred types of Spirit Grass.
Ultimately, all two hundred types were identified correctly with no omissions.
The four Pavilion Masters and Deputy Pavilion Masters of the Alchemy Pavilion were stunned, continually cross-checking the list against the paper. Liang Kangan and others tried to find errors but to no avail. Meanwhile, Yuan Jia’s beautiful eyes sparkled brightly.
Jiang Yuan’s mouth was wide open, his face looking as if he’d swallowed a fly, thoroughly unpleasant.
Luo Qibai was naturally the most unwilling to accept this. He stood there like a lifeless statue, his face filled with extreme rage.
At this moment, Ye Chenfeng was undoubtedly the most radiant and eye-catching presence.
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