Chapter 52: Ye Qing makes a move, alchemy in public
"Alchemist Ye...you really know how to joke..." Qin Li smiled, and his evaluation of Ye Qing was instantly reduced.
Eighty percent? Are you kidding me? Even the most authoritative alchemist in the palace has only a mere 10% confidence in refining ninth-grade elixirs. Why do you, a brat with no hair on his head, have 80% confidence?
Of course, after all, his daughter was right next to him, so Qin Li couldn't curse directly, so he could only cover up his embarrassment with a smile.
However, how could the disdain in his eyes escape Ye Qing's eyes? After a moment of silence, Ye Qing spoke again and said: "If your Majesty doesn't believe it, I can refine a seventh-grade elixir now. It only takes an hour.
Of course, I will prepare the materials myself."
"Father, my daughter can guarantee that Ye Qing is not the person who talks nonsense. Since the imperial doctor can't cure it, why not let Ye Qing give it a try?"
"this..."
Qin Li smacked his lips, as if he didn't want to stay here and play around with the two of them, but for Qin Mengxue's sake, he still gave Ye Qing a chance.
"In that case, you can refine a seventh-grade Phoenix Return Pill. Of course, I have already prepared the materials."
"Where is it refined?"
"Go to Danxin Palace."
In the Tai Chi Hall, Qin Li, Qin Mengxue and his daughter rode on a chariot, while Ye Qing walked there pitifully.
Inside the chariot, Qin Li breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Mengxue."
"Father, what's going on?"
"I remember, you are already eighteen years old this year, right?"
"Well, my daughter is already eighteen years old."
"You've grown so big in the blink of an eye. I still remember that when you were first born, you were as small as a kitten... Before you knew it, you were already at the age where you can talk about marriage."
Qin Li sighed and seemed to be lost in memories.
But when Qin Mengxue heard this sentence, it had a different meaning.
She knew that she had a marriage contract with her. Although she didn't know who the other party was, the marriage contract had been decided when Qin Mengxue was eight or nine years old, and now she was finally an adult.
But forget it if it was the past, now...
Through the gap in the window, she looked at Ye Qing, who was frowning. Qin Mengxue bit her red lips with her teeth, looking a little hesitant.
"Father, my daughter doesn't want to get married yet. She wants to stay with her father."
"Let's not talk about this for now. Let me ask you, where is Ye Qing's background? A few days ago, I remember you begged me to allow him to study in the Imperial College, right? Mengxue, don't you think you two are too close?
"
"Father, my daughter and Ye Qing are just friends. As for why he was allowed to study in the Imperial Academy, you have also seen the result. Even Zhulu Academy and Zhaixing Pavilion invited Ye Qing to join, which is enough to show his talent."
Hearing this, Qin Li nodded, his expression showing no sadness or joy.
"As long as you understand, I don't want to be too harsh on you, but there are some things that even I can't break the rules. I hope you can understand me."
"My daughter understands."
So Bu Chai fell into silence again. Qin Li wanted to say something many times, but looking at Qin Mengxue's indifferent expression, he finally didn't say anything.
All the way to the Danxin Palace, Qin Mengxue helped Qin Li down the chariot and said with a smile: "Alchemist Ye, you can use all the materials and medicine cauldrons in the Danxin Palace, as long as you can refine a Phoenix Return Pill.
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"yes."
Ye Qing nodded his head indifferently. It couldn't be said to be respectful, but it wasn't to the point of contempt either.
Asking him to bow and salute has given Qin Mengxue enough face. Otherwise, with Ye Qing's attitude, let alone saluting, he might not even be able to say a word to His Majesty.
Turning around and walking into Danxin Palace, he kept selecting in front of the neatly arranged medicinal cauldrons. Finally, Ye Qing stopped in front of a rusty medicinal cauldron that was only as tall as a person.
"Just this one."
Seeing Ye Qing's choice, Qin Li was even more convinced that he was a genius alchemist, but it was just someone else's boast.
"Master Ye's choice is really unique. Come on, hurry up and get the materials for Master Ye."
Ye Qing ignored it and grabbed a corner of the medicine cauldron with his right hand, exerting all his strength. But strangely, the medicine cauldron, which was only as tall as a person, did not move at all!
"It is indeed a good tripod!"
Ye Qing's eyes lit up, and with one movement of his arms, he exerted more than 100,000 kilograms of strength. He struggled to lift the medicine cauldron and came to the prepared magic circle, ready to start refining the elixir.
"Mengxue, you'd better keep some distance from this kid. Although I don't understand alchemy, I can tell from the appearance of the medicine cauldron that he has no ability."
"How can my father judge a person by his appearance?"
"I don't judge people by their appearance...that's all, just take a look."
Qin Li and Qin Mengxue entered the Danxin Palace and looked at Ye Qing, who was sitting cross-legged in the center of the array with his eyes closed, and the maid quickly fetched chairs for them.
Not long after, the materials had been gathered and sent into the magic circle, and Ye Qing also opened his eyes.
However, after rummaging through the mountains of materials for a long time, Ye Qing could not find the most important main medicine. He couldn't help but wonder: "Your Majesty, there is a main medicine missing."
"What's missing?"
"Selver Heart Grass."
As soon as these words came out, the imperial doctor accompanying Qin Li shouted loudly and said: "Nonsense! Heart grass is a highly poisonous plant. Just smelling it can kill you on the spot. How can it be used as medicine? I advise you to do it as soon as possible.
Leave, don’t embarrass yourself here and waste your talents and treasures!”
"It is true that the jellyfish is highly poisonous, but if it is supplemented with the leaves of Huaqing tree and the Arctic ice, it can naturally offset the toxicity, and it is an excellent main medicine."
"nonsense!"
"Okay, stop arguing. Since Master Ye needs it, I'll go get it."
"His Majesty!"
The imperial doctor still wanted to refute, but Qin Li raised his hand to stop him. He had no choice but to do as he was told.
After a while, a maid came to Ye Qing with a piece of jelly heart grass that was isolated by the magic circle.
"let it go."
The materials were finally complete, and Ye Qing finally began to make preparations for the alchemy.
Crush the jade talisman of the magic circle, and the magic circle covering the pulp heart grass dissipates instantly. Ye Qing holds his breath and concentrates, breaks the rhizome of the pulp heart grass, and carefully puts it into the medicine cauldron.
The next moment, the Liulijing Spiritual Fire appeared out of thin air, and a wave of hot flames surged in. Eunuch Chang, who was waiting on the side, quickly shot out a burst of spiritual energy to wipe away the heat wave.
"This...how is this possible?"
As an imperial physician, the old man naturally recognized the elixir fire used by Ye Qing. There was no doubt that it was a heavenly elixir fire, and he was a little undecided for a while.
"Eunuch Chang, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, Alchemy Master Ye still has some strength. This alchemy fire alone is not something ordinary people can control."
Eunuch Chang said with a flattering smile on his face.
Qin Li did not respond, but nodded lightly, with a hint of interest in his eyes.
As for Ye Qing.
After adding Jibei Zhenbing to the medicine cauldron, the medicine cauldron began to shake violently and made a rustling sound. It seemed that something had reached its limit and might collapse at any time!