Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Conspiracy (Part One) (1/2)
Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Conspiracy (Part One)
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However…
Huang Qingling’s words inevitably made Lin Jing overthink.
The newly arrived Steward Zheng had visited the Liu Clan shortly after his arrival, and right after that, the examination incident occurred. And this examination was clearly directed at himself.
So, could it be possible.
That the examination was a conspiracy all along.
Its purpose was to make him fail the examination, forcing him to move out of the Inner Fang Market and thereby achieving their goals.
After all, the public order in the Outer Fang Market was much worse than that of the Inner Fang Market.
That was also the reason Lin Jing had sought to enter the Inner Fang Market. Although Lin Jing was not entirely sure, Steward Zheng was a prime suspect.
While Lin Jing was preparing to celebrate on his end. At this moment, inside a secret chamber in the Liu Clan compound, Liu Yiyuan was sitting cross-legged on a Cold Jade Bed.
At that moment, Liu Yiyuan looked haggard, his eyes were bloodshot, and occasional wisps of dark energy flashed by, indicating he was not in great condition.
In front of him stood a person.
This person was the Wang-surnamed Pill Master.
Liu Yiyuan looked up at the Wang-surnamed Pill Master:
“How did the examination go?” he asked.
The Wang-surnamed Pill Master bowed his head, speaking cautiously:
“Young Master Liu, I did my best to disrupt him, but somehow he still passed the examination.”
After speaking, fearing that Liu Yiyuan wouldn’t believe him, The Wang-surnamed Pill Master quickly explained:
“His alchemy skills don’t seem as weak as the rumors suggest.”
“I feel that even if his alchemy skills are worse than mine, the difference wouldn’t be substantial.”
After listening to the Wang-surnamed Pill Master’s defense, Liu Yiyuan’s gaze filled with doubt.
He knew that this person had been a Second-Grade Alchemist for many years now; how could Lin Jing surpass him so quickly in alchemy?
Liu Yiyuan’s tone immediately took on an edge:
“Why couldn’t you influence him? Don’t you know how to cause an elixir furnace to explode?
“It’s a common occurrence for Alchemists’ furnaces to explode. If the furnace explodes, no matter who it is, they can be affected, right?”
‘Young Master Liu…”
To avoid any misunderstanding, the Wang-surnamed Pill Master quickly began to explain in his defense:
“I already used the method of causing the furnace to explode, and it indeed led to Lin Jing’s failure once.”
“Because of that, I received a warning from the new Steward Zheng.”
“If you don’t believe me, you can ask the others who were there. Many witnessed it with their own eyes, and for that, I almost got taught a lesson by another Offering Priest.”
“After all, Young Master Liu, you are also aware that as a Second-Grade Pill
Master, if I continue to cause explosions, anyone would notice the problem.”
After hearing the Wang-surnamed Pill Master’s defense, Liu Yiyuan fell silent.
Because many were present during the examination, the Wang-surnamed Pill Master couldn’t lie or deceive him.
Then there was only one possibility.
That is, Lin Jing still managed to successfully concoct Superior Elixir Medicine despite the disturbances.
If that was true, then it couldn’t be attributed to luck alone.
This conclusion left Liu Yiyuan silent for a long while.
Seeing that Liu Yiyuan was not reacting, the Wang-surnamed Pill Master quickly continued to ingratiate himself:
“Following Young Master Liu, I am not afraid of being expelled from Yuebaolou.”
“But…
“Didn’t you also ask me to inquire about Miss Qing Ling’s news? If I’m expelled
from Yuebaolou, it wouldn’t be easy to investigate.”
Only then did Liu Yiyuan come to his senses, and after taking a deep breath, he said:
“Alright, I understand.”
“You continue to stay in Yuebaolou, and report any situations to me immediately.”