For Yao Concubine, an alchemist of her level, being asked to refine first-grade Gathering Essence Liquid was nothing short of humiliation.
If it weren’t for the presence of the Empress Dowager and Emperor Xia, Yao Concubine would have definitely smashed the bottle of liquid right onto Ye Lingyue’s face.
Yao Concubine forcefully suppressed her anger and hid the contempt in her eyes, taking the bottle of liquid. Yet, upon unscrewing and examining the contents, her ordinarily glamorous and enchanting face was suddenly overcast with gloom.
Biting her teeth, Yao Concubine spat out a sentence.
"I have lost this competition."
"Beloved wife, what do you an by this?" Emperor Xia was clearly surprised by the outco, although it was true that whether Yao Concubine refined the Gathering Essence Liquid or not, she had already lost her qualification as a Court Alchemist.
"This concubine admits to being unable to refine such pure Gathering Essence Liquid. This bottle is of the First Grade Supre Gathering Essence Liquid," Yao Concubine glared fiercely at Ye Lingyue.
To ordinary alchemists, Elixir Pills can be classified from first to ninth grade, and within the ninth grade, there are Ordinary, Blue Striped, Yellow Pattern, and Red Pattern.
Among these, the Red Pattern Elixir Pills are already of the highest quality.
But for so Advanced Alchemists, they know that Elixir Pills with Red Pattern are considered Top-grade, and above that are Supre ones. As for beyond Supre, it is said that there exist Sub-God and even Divine-grade Elixirs.
The Gathering Essence Liquid in Ye Lingyue’s hand, although a first-grade liquid, had a purity surpassing any Gathering Essence Liquid ever seen by Yao Concubine.
Even "that person" might not be able to refine such a perfectly supre Gathering Essence Liquid.
This was not to say "that person" lacked the skill, but rather that a renowned alchemist would scarcely expend so much manpower and resources to refine a first-grade supre elixir.
Thus, Yao Concubine had no choice but to concede defeat.
"Princess Ye has won two out of three rounds, with one draw, it seems the title of Court Alchemist is indeed well deserved," the Empress Dowager said with evident glee.
Emperor Xia, however, looked regretful, worried that Yao Concubine might be unhappy. He consoled her with a few words and then announced Ye Lingyue’s position as Court Alchemist, before walking away with Yao Concubine in his arms.
As they passed by Ye Lingyue, Yao Concubine’s gaze was like that of a venomous snake, fiercely stabbing at Ye Lingyue.
Damn little alchemist, don’t think, just by becoming a Court Alchemist this ti, you’ve won.
She will have a hard ti in the days to co.
But Ye Lingyue rely curled her lips, watching Emperor Xia and Yao Concubine leave.
"Indeed, as the saying goes, a good teacher produces a good student. Master Long Yu, you’ve truly taken on a good disciple," the Empress Dowager couldn’t stop praising.
This competition had undoubtedly suppressed Yao Concubine’s arrogance, making her think twice before strutting around the palace like a king crab in the future.
"My dear disciple, from now on, you are a fifth-grade official," Master Long Yu also felt a great sense of pride.
He didn’t desire to beco any Court Alchemist, but his dear disciple becoming one was certainly comndable.
After all, although Ye Lingyue was a Commandery Princess, she held no official rank. For a woman to enter officialdom was much more difficult than for a man, and the position of Court Alchemist was indeed a fine choice.
"Empress Dowager, I present this Red Pattern Hundred Fragrance Elixir to you, Ling Yue expresses her gratitude for the nurturing from both the Empress Dowager and master," Ye Lingyue offered a Fragrance Pill obediently.
"Silly girl, I am already an old woman, what use do I have for a Hundred Fragrance Pill? You keep it for yourself," the Empress Dowager demurred.
"Where is the Empress Dowager old? You look, to my eyes, about the sa age as my mother," Ye Lingyue sweet-talked.
Having beco a Court Alchemist, Ye Lingyue would inevitably need soone to look out for her; gaining the favor of the Empress Dowager would make her future affairs much more convenient.
The Empress Dowager smiled so broadly her mouth couldn’t close and no longer refused, accepting the Red Pattern Hundred Fragrance Elixir.
As for the remaining Red Pattern Hundred Fragrance Elixir, Ye Lingyue intended to give it to the Empress.
After giving away two Red Pattern Elixirs, Ye Lingyue walked out of the Imperial Palace, and as she regarded the majestic Xia Palace behind her, the smile on her face quietly disappeared.
Yao Concubine truly believed that she had lost only the position of Court Alchemist, unaware that she had lost much more than that.
The sky gradually darkened, cloaking the Xia Palace in the shroud of night.
After a series of tender monts, Emperor Xia fell asleep.
Yao Concubine got out of bed silently and lit a stick of incense by the bedhead; the sleep of Emperor Xia beca even deeper.
This incense could make Emperor Xia sleep through the night without waking.
Yao Concubine changed into her night clothes and sneaked into the secret chamber of Noble Princess Consort Luo’s sleeping quarters, where Noble Princess Consort Luo had already been waiting.
Upon seeing Yao Concubine, Noble Princess Consort Luo was not in a good mood.
Recently, Yao Concubine had beco increasingly prominent, even surpassing Noble Princess Consort Luo. Even though Emperor Xia wasn’t the man Noble Princess Consort Luo truly loved, she was still filled with irritation upon seeing Yao Concubine.
If it wasn’t for the "superior" wanting to connect the two, she’d be too lazy to even glance at Yao Concubine’s fox-like face.
Noble Princess Consort Luo had heard about today’s Court Alchemist incident.
Seeing Yao Concubine falter, Noble Princess Consort Luo felt a secret delight.
"Yao Concubine, do you realize your mistake? Haven’t you always boasted that your alchemy skills are unrivaled? Yet you couldn’t even handle a little Ye Lingyue," Noble Princess Consort Luo taunted with a mix of scorn and mockery.
"Luo Wanwan, stop gloating. You and I are in the sa boat. Our superior wants to beco the Court Alchemist of Daxia, to find the relics of Hong ng Fang Immortal. My plan failed, and when the superior assigns the punishnt later, you won’t escape it either," Yao Concubine retorted with a cold snort.
The two won were like fighting cocks, their necks flushed red as they glared at each other.
The mirror in the secret chamber rippled like water waves, and a slender figure appeared within it.
Noble Princess Consort Luo and Yao Concubine imdiately stopped their quarreling and knelt down.
"Superior."
"Master."
"Yao Yao, have you successfully beco a Court Alchemist?"
The Mirror Person was thousands of miles away and had not yet received news of Yao Concubine’s failure.
Yao Concubine bowed her head low, not daring to breathe a word.
"Master, your disciple is useless, I failed to beco a Court Alchemist."
The chamber fell into a mont of silence.
"Useless thing, tell , what exactly happened." The Mirror Person’s voice was ice-cold and piercing; he knew that with Master Long Yu stationed in Xia Capital, Yao Concubine’s alchemy skills were good, but not a match for Long Yu’s. If Long Yu personally took action, it would indeed result in Yao Concubine’s defeat.
Seeing that the Mirror Person did not imdiately lash out, Yao Concubine breathed a sigh of relief.
Yao Concubine recounted the day’s Court Alchemist competition process in detail, but as soon as she finished speaking—
Suddenly, Yao Concubine was lifted into the air and harshly slamd against the wall.
The force was so great that the wall caved in instantly.
She let out a muffled groan as she rolled to the ground, looking very disheveled. Her organs felt as if they were crushed, the pain ca in waves, so intense that even breathing beca difficult.
Even so, Yao Concubine didn’t dare to utter a single sound of complaint.
The Mirror Person’s attacks ca without a trace and vanished without a trace; Yao Concubine had absolutely no way to defend against them.
Noble Princess Consort Luo cast a glimpse at Yao Concubine, her face showing furtive glee.
The superior’s spiritual power cultivation was incomparable; even though he was tens of thousands of miles away, the effect on a person was still formidable.
Yet, it was a mystery as to why the superior suddenly lost his temper.
The Mirror Person coldly stated,
"Fool, quick, take out your Red Pattern Hundred Fragrance Elixir!"
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