Chapter 45 - A Prodigy? (1/2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Come on Grandpa, let’s leave. They don’t wish to see us.” Ye Chen urged as he looked over to the doors of the East Court bitterly. Master Li must have made some sort of deal with the Yun Clan. Otherwise, why would he only attend to them? The fact that even a high ranking apothecary could be easily swayed showed just how underhanded the Yun Clan was.
Ye Chen clenched his fist. He would probably make more foes than friends just by having the thought of wanting to bring the Yun Clan down. If the Yun Clan intended to continue to bully them, he would give them hell even if it meant shaking the heaven and earth.
This would be the ultimate battle between the Ye and Yun Clan to decide the rightful victor once and for all!
Ye Changxuan was a little disappointed. “Let’s go.”
“There’s no need for you to be upset, Grandpa. It’s not like being an apothecary is all that.” Ye Chen consoled Ye Changxuan. He knew his grandpa far too well. For years, Ye Changxuan spent his life giving his all to the clan so he never settled down nor had kids. The only thing that mattered to him was his people. He knew none of the members in the Ye Clan had an aptitude for fire elemental spells and so on hence none stood a chance to be an apothecary. However, deep down, he still had a glimmer of hope that the clan could see the birth of an apothecary someday to bring the clan years of prosperity and peace that it so desperately sought.
Ye Changxuan nodded. “You’re right, let’s go.” He was disappointed but certainly not defeated.
The two returned to their guest room in the South Court which was coincidentally situated next to Mo Feng and the rest.
The little guest house at the East Court.
The scent of burning incense filled the room. Yun Yiyang had it specifically planned for Master Li after being informed of his quirks. A man dressed in ashen robe sat on one of the stools across the guest hall. He was in his forties, yet his skin complexion mirrored that of a youth and his mannerisms spoke of a certain class. The man filled his cup with tea, took a sip, and sent the two servants away.
“Master Li, this is the Yun Clan’s finest young martial artist. At eighteen years old, he’s already attained the top spot of rank seven.” Yun Yixuan pointed out politely. He was getting butterflies in his stomach just facing Li Xu.
Even when it came to the King of Donglin County, Yun Yixuan barely felt an ounce of pressure. The King of Donglin County addressed a high ranking apothecary with the utmost respect.
“A seventeen or eighteen-year-old attaining the top of rank seven, impressive. I wonder how his mastery over the fire elemental spells and his control over his Celestial Chi like though?” Li Xu remarked indifferently. He had met many so-called prodigies in his lifetime but those who were fit to be an apothecary were far and few.
“Please go ahead and assess him, Master Li.” Yun Yixuan bowed in respect.
Yun Yifei, too, followed suit and bowed.
“Come here.” Li Xu motioned.
Yun Yifei walked over to Li Xu’s side and obediently held his right hand out.
Li Xu placed his hand over Yun Yifei’s wrist, sensed the Celestial Chi coursing in Yun Yifei’s body and continued, “The Yun Clan’s Concentrated Celestial Construct is of water and earth elemental properties. Going by that alone, the members of the Yun Clan aren’t cut out for fire elemental spells. Interestingly, your boy here seems to exhibit a certain degree of talent over the element of fire.”
Both Yun Yixuan and Yun Yifei were elated after hearing what Li Xu said.
“One in a hundred people tends to demonstrate mastery over fire elemental spells. On the other hand, to seek an individual with great control over their Celestial Chi is as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. I’ll now assess your control over Celestial Chi,” Li Xu replied indifferently as he glanced at the two. Yun Yixuan and his boy were optimistic. Back then, he was lucky to be considered the Master Apothecary’s disciple because he was the only one in a few millions who had shown outstanding control over his Celestial Chi. The Master Apothecary was never one to settle for mediocrity!