Chapter 361
Under Apothecary Mu's lead, it didn't take long for them to arrive at a room .
"Please report that Apothecary Mu Yang requests for an audience!"
Apothecary Mu clasped his fist toward the apprentice guarding by the door .
"Yes!"
Knowing the other party's identity, the apprentice immediately went in to report his presence . A moment later, however, he returned with an apologetic look on his face . "Teacher is currently discussing some important matters with an esteemed guest, so he isn't free at the moment . Apothecary Mu, you should return tomorrow!"
"This matter is urgent . I really can't wait until tomorrow . . . "
Apothecary Mu shook his head . "I hope that you can relay another message for me . Just say that I have something urgent that I require Apothecary Hong’s help on!"
Since Liu laoshi had made this request, the grade-4 pill formula must be extremely important to him . Otherwise, he could have chosen to purchase a pill instead . No matter the cost, Apothecary Mu was determined to help Zhang Xuan on this matter .
"This . . . I'll try asking again!" The apprentice nodded and walked in .
"Aren't you all apothecaries? Why . . . "
Seeing the sight before him, Zhang Xuan was perplexed .
Hong Yun and Mu Yangfeng were both apothecaries . One of them was a 3-star primary while the other one was a 2-star pinnacle . There wasn't a huge difference between them, so why was it so troublesome to meet the other party?
"The guild leader is already old, so he doesn't interfere in the affairs of the guild . At the moment, most affairs of the guild are handled by Apothecary Hong, and all of the apothecaries answer to him . Thus, his standing is much higher than mine . Because of this, it took me a great deal of effort before I managed to get you the permission to enter the library!" Apothecary Mu explained .
After hearing the other party's explanation, Zhang Xuan finally understood the situation .
Apothecary Hong Yun had always been an arrogant person . Otherwise, he wouldn't have reprimanded the other apothecaries despite not having met Zhang Xuan and verifying the results of the test back in Tianxuan Kingdom .
Having surpassed the boundary which had trapped many other apothecaries had inflated his ego, and now, it was difficult for any apothecary to even meet him, much less ask him for requests .
"Liu laoshi, when we enter the room later on, I'll have to trouble you not to say anything . Outsiders aren’t allowed to access pill formulae easily, and I'm afraid that if you say that you're the one who wanted it, not only will you be rejected, it might even cause a whole string of trouble!"
Apothecary Mu instructed .
"Un!"
Zhang Xuan nodded .
Pill formulae were the treasures of the apothecaries, and they would never show it to outsiders easily . It was indeed a little inappropriate for a physician like him to ask for a pill formula from them .
After waiting for around two incenses' time at the door, just when they were about to reach the limit of their patience, the apprentice walked out .
"Apothecary Mu, please enter! However, our teacher only has a tea's time . After that, he still has other matters to attend to . Thus, if there are any important matter to speak of, please do it fast . . . "
"Alright!"
Apothecary Mu nodded .
The duo entered the room and saw Apothecary Hong Yun sitting on the center seat . Beside him was a young man who was leisurely sipping his tea .
It was none other than the 1-star master teacher who, due to his fancy for Mo Yu, kept trying to prove his superiority before Zhang Xuan back in the Master Teacher Pavilion, the son of Pavilion Master Jiang, Jiang Chen!
"Apothecary Mu, what urgent matter do you have to ask of me?"
Lifting up his teacup, he prodded at the tea leaves floating at the surface before turning to look at Apothecary Mu with a leisurely attitude .
"I have something that I need to trouble Apothecary Hong on!"
Apothecary Mu replied respectfully .
"I wish to ask for Apothecary Hong to request for a grade-4 pill formula for me . I will bear the fees for the transaction!"
"Grade-4 pill formula?"
Apothecary Hong Yun frowned . "You're just a 2-star apothecary . Why would you need that for?"
Clasping his fist, Apothecary Mu replied, "I have others uses for it . However, Apothecary Hong, rest assure, I won't do anything that flouts the rules of the guild!"
Apothecaries were allowed to request for pill formulae, but they were forbidden from selling it or using it to conduct scams or any other immoral actions .
"Other uses for it? Hmph!"
Apothecary Hong Yun stood up, and with his hands behind his back, he walked up to Apothecary Mu and glared at him imposingly . "As an apothecary, attempting something beyond one's capability will not only not bring one glory, it'll even embarrass one! Your pill forging skill isn’t bad, but grade-2 pinnacle pills are already your limit . Come back to request for a grade-4 pill formula after you can successfully forge a grade-3 pill!"
In his view, the reason why this fellow was asking for a grade-4 pill was because he wanted to try forging it to impress everyone .
However, despite being unable to forge even a grade-3 pill, he was actually attempting to forge a grade-4 pill . That was nothing more than a waste of precious medicinal herbs!
"I . . . " Not expecting the other party to react so vehemently, Apothecary Mu's face flushed .
"Alright, you should leave now!" With a dark complexion, Apothecary Hong tilted his head upward with a proud expression .
"I beseech you to help me request for it . The process isn’t too bothersome so it shouldn’t pose much of a problem . It’s just a small favor . . . " Apothecary Mu tried once more .
Regardless, they were both apothecaries of the same guild, and their ranks weren't too far apart from one another either . A grade-4 pill formula might be valuable, but Apothecary Mu had already promised to bear the price of it . Thus, it shouldn't be a big deal to apply for it .
To be rejected on the spot and told such words placed Apothecary Mu in a very embarrassing position .
"Aren't my words clear enough? Given your current pill forging skills, you don't have the qualification to see a grade-4 pill formula!"
Apothecary Hong Yun flung his sleeves and said, "I still have things to attend to . Apothecary Mu, you should leave!"
Then, ignoring Mu Yangfeng, Hong Yun turned to Jiang Chen and clasped his fist with a smile . "Young Master Jiang, I'll be depending on you for Zhang shi's side! Back then, I had benefited greatly from his guidance . You must introduce me to him!"
"Don't worry, this is only a small matter . Senior Uncle Zhang is the senior of my father . After he's done with his 2-star master teacher examination, it won't be a problem for me to meet him . I promise to help you on this matter!" Jiang Chen replied impassively .
The reason why he felt hostile toward Zhang Xuan before was due to Mo Yu . However, after realizing that he wasn't interested in her and witnessing his grand feats, not only did the hostility he felt disappear, he even started to regard the other party as his idol .
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