nycdaug Chapter 21: You can also make medicine?
Chapter 21: You can also make medicine?
Chapter 21: You can also make medicine?
Meng Yirou had a lot on her mind.
She couldn't see through the true strength of the young man in front of her. She didn't know how powerful he was as an alchemist and physician, or if he was just an ordinary person who ran a clinic and seemed to have nothing and was struggling to make ends meet.
Although Meng Yirou relied on being the Holy Maiden of the Qingyi Divine Palace, a supernatural force full of alchemists and physicians that any cultivator or reclusive master in the world with a brain would not easily offend, she herself could not act rashly. What if she angered the other party?
Therefore, it's better to play it safe for now and act humble. She won't reveal her identity as the Holy Maiden of the Divine Healer Palace. If this senior is really just a reclusive master, she'll certainly be willing to befriend him; but if he's just a short-sighted mortal... well, then there's no need to be polite.
She still felt that this "reclusive master" was one part true and nine parts false.
There was a sliver of truth to it, but that was because the sacred weapon at Bai Feier's waist was hard to explain, or rather, she felt it was hard to explain, but it was probably not something this young man could produce.
"Yi Rou's name is quite lovely."
Gu Heng looked her over and thought that this mortal girl was quite pretty, but he found it strange that a mortal girl would be running around with her cultivator best friend so late at night. She must have a lot of nerve.
However, Bai Feier seems quite capable and can probably protect her, so she's not worried.
The problem is that Gu Heng also saw Yi Rou's "little actions" just now.
"But Miss Yirou, you came to my clinic and even went through my medicine cabinet. Are you planning to steal my medicinal herbs?"
His voice was calm, yet carried a hint of authority. A look of astonishment finally appeared on Meng Yirou's face, an expression that Gu Heng noticed, further confirming his suspicions.
Hmm, this mortal girl's hands aren't very clean.
Although she never expected that her unauthorized tampering with his medicine cabinet had been seen, Meng Yirou quickly adjusted her expression.
"I apologize. I am also skilled in alchemy. When I entered this clinic and saw familiar things, I couldn't help but touch them. I am truly sorry for the intrusion."
As Meng Yirou spoke, she slightly bowed to express her apology.
"Oh? You also know how to make medicine?" Gu Heng asked, raising an eyebrow.
He didn't change his tone because of this, mainly because he didn't really believe it.
This mortal girl was dressed in such splendid and luxurious clothes. Her dress looked like a high-end item that ordinary people couldn't afford. The person who could be best friends with a rich young lady was most likely another rich young lady. It's just that this girl, Yi Rou, couldn't cultivate, but her family must be very wealthy and rich, and she didn't care about money...
This rich young lady knows how to make medicine?
Alchemy is no easy task. Gu Heng had mastered the art of medicine to the highest level and spent his days prescribing medicine and consulting with patients. He was so busy that he was exhausted. Moreover, alchemy itself was a very time-consuming process.
You have to watch the fire. Some medicinal herbs can't be thrown in all at once; you have to do it in batches. Making medicine requires patience, or you won't succeed.
Gu Heng knew that he must have seen that arrogance on Meng Yirou's face just now.
After all, it was a treasure of a wealthy family.
How could a wealthy young lady who doesn't seem very patient possibly endure the tedious and lonely process of alchemy?
Most of them are just learning for fun, so they're definitely not experts.
However, upon hearing the words "You also know alchemy," and seeing the doubtful expression on Gu Heng's face, Meng Yirou felt a surge of anger! This "reclusive master" probably didn't care about worldly affairs and didn't know that she was the world-renowned Holy Maiden of Medicine, but he actually dared to question her alchemy skills!
When she was fifteen, she had already shown amazing talent in alchemy, which was on par with her talent in cultivation. Even the Palace Master of the Divine Medicine Palace personally came to her door to take her as his disciple!
In just four years, Meng Yirou has already entered the ranks of sixth-grade alchemist!
A sixth-rank official!
In the Sun Flame Dynasty, the highest-ranking alchemist was only a sixth-grade physician, and that royal cultivator was mediocre in terms of precision in alchemy and control of firepower. She easily defeated him!
Most alchemists spend their entire lives struggling to reach the fourth rank, but she reached the sixth rank in just four years.
Even within the Divine Palace of Healing, there are quite a few who believe she is a "once-in-thousands-years talent," and that she might break through the current ninth-rank barrier and transcend the "mortal realm"! And yet, this young man before her is now questioning her, "You also know alchemy?"
To be honest, Meng Yirou thought she had a pretty good temper. Regardless of whether he was a reclusive master or not, daring to question her like that was not only damaging her reputation, but also the name of the Palace Master of the Divine Medicine Palace who taught her!
If her master heard this, he would be so angry that he would come knocking on her door demanding an explanation... if this "reclusive master" is real.
But now, Meng Yirou increasingly feels that this is not some kind of master, but probably just a short-sighted and ignorant mortal.
Although she was angry, since she had been questioned, no matter who the other party might be, Meng Yirou had to use her "achievements" to slap him in the face!
We have no choice but to fight!
"Hmm... I am fortunate to have studied under a great master, and I do have some skills in alchemy. Although it is only a rudimentary skill compared to my master, it is still quite good."
She raised her head slightly with a touch of arrogance, casually reached out and took out a small jade bottle, which she handed to Gu Heng.
Gu Heng took the bottle, looked at the translucent jade bottle and the pale purple pill with spiral patterns rolling inside, examined it for a while, and then asked, "Did you refine this pill?"
"good."
Meng Yirou appeared extremely arrogant at this moment, and she certainly had the right to be proud.
This is a Grade Six Soul-Separating Pill!
A cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage only needs to take one pill to advance directly to the Spirit Division stage! The effect is simple and direct, but even a seventh-grade alchemist might not be able to succeed on the first try.
She, Meng Yirou, at the age of eighteen, successfully refined a sixth-grade Soul Separation Pill in one go at the Five Regions Alchemy Conference, shocking all the alchemists and physicians present, including her master who was serving as a judge on the high platform. Meng Yirou felt incredibly proud of herself.
Putting everything else aside, just taking out this sixth-grade pill would definitely make this guy's jaw drop!
She wasn't afraid he'd think she was lying. Every alchemist had their own unique "mark," so it was impossible for someone else to impersonate their own pills. The spiral pattern on the pills was Meng Yirou's "mark."
Gu Heng sized her up for a moment, and seeing that she kept pointing her nose at him, a smile appeared on his lips.
Look at her, so proud of herself.
Is this even considered a pill? At best, it's just a sugar pill with a slight stimulating effect!
Gu Heng has maxed out his alchemy skills. He can't tell the difference between cultivators' pills, but if mortals want to show off in front of him, they're just showing off their limited skills in front of an expert. They might as well just go to sleep!