Cheng Lingsu was startled, not expecting Hong Ming to ask such a question to him.
She reacted for a while before speaking: "...This, my disciple cannot confirm for the time being, but since he can deliver seventh-grade elixirs, and there are as many as ten, then...it's pretty much the same, right?"
As soon as these words came out, Hong Ming's expression turned even worse.
The atmosphere is stagnant.
Cheng Lingsu pursed her lips slightly and fell silent.
Of course she knew that saying this would make Hong Ming unhappy. After all, before this, everyone thought that Hong Ming would be the first alchemist in the three empires to break through to the seventh level.
But now——
Although Lu Xuan did not prove himself on the spot, his handwriting was enough to shake many people.
It seems impossible to lie, in front of so many people!
"I have never heard of this person's name before." Hong Ming said in a deep voice.
Cheng Lingsu said: "According to the information we found before, he and Xuan Hai are indeed elders of Tianlan Nanshan Academy. Especially Lu Xuan, who has always claimed to be a fourth-grade alchemist, but no one knows that he is actually...
"
They didn't take these people to heart at all before, but now it seems that those people are clearly pretending to be pigs and eating tigers!
Hong Ming knew it in his heart, but he was still reluctant to admit it.
He is arrogant by nature, especially when it comes to refining medicine. He never lags behind others. Now Lu Xuan suddenly appears and suppresses him. How can he stand it?
He stared at Cheng Lingsu with his eyes and said:
"Yesterday in Tai Chi Hall, you could feel his spiritual power..."
Cheng Lingsu shook his head.
"There were too many people at that time, and my disciple didn't—"
Hong Ming looked at her with a serious expression.
Cheng Lingsu lowered his voice and bit his lip.
In fact, she herself knew that this was not the only reason. At that time, all she could think about was her jealousy towards Ye Xiyue. How could she care about other things?
Hong Ming was her master and he knew her very well, so there were many things he didn't need to say clearly.
After a while, Hong Ming said: "I know that you are interested in Emperor Zun, and I also know that you are dissatisfied with Ye Xiyue. But there is one thing: Ye Xiyue is now the legitimate Princess Xingyao, and she is better than Princess Xingyao.
It's much more difficult to deal with than expected. You must never act out of anger on her again in the future, do you understand?"
Cheng Lingsu was already in a bad mood. When she heard what he said, she felt even more depressed. She couldn't help but retort: "But she -"
Facing Hong Ming's stern look, Cheng Lingsu had a lump in her throat and had to swallow the rest of her words.
After a long time, she finally said:
"...Disciple, please remember your master's teachings."
Seeing her like this, Hong Ming's expression softened a little. After all, she was his only disciple, and he advised:
"Don't worry, Master will not let you suffer. Remember these accounts first, there will be a time to pay them back in the future!"
Although Cheng Lingsu was unwilling to do so, she still nodded.
Hong Ming pondered for a moment and said: "The most important thing now is to find out the origin of Lu Xuan first. We need to find an opportunity to determine whether he is a seventh-grade alchemist."
Cheng Lingsu was a little hesitant: "Master, I'm afraid this won't be that easy. If he is really a seventh-grade alchemist, if I test him, he will probably find out."
The difference between her and ordinary alchemists is that she can keenly sense the opponent's mental strength. Basically, she can judge the opponent's true level after just one test.