35 Revealing Identity (1/2)

One may ask, 'Where did that question come from?'

Lu Fengyi would answer, ”I just thought of it. Read it from somewhere...”

Of course he would not be lying, after all, he did read it from the Cultivation Knowledge Pack, however what Lu Fengyi did not know was that nobody within the kingdom would be able to answer such a question. While the original Library of Heaven's Path novel had featured several questions, there was no mention of difficulty and Lu Fengyi had no idea that the question he had just posed was only suitable to those of 6 star apothecaries and above.

Finally coming up with a workable interpretation, Zhang Xuan chuckled before answering, ”From my understanding, this statement can be interpreted as, never heat a pill during the formation of its core or else you would be risking ruining the pill. Once burnt by the flames, the pill core will enter a state of disadvantaged arrangement, possibly causing deep scars within the pill and influencing the result of consuming it, however indirectly. The pill burns will only begin to show their devilish effects once the cultivator begins to circulate his qi and reflect upon the cycle of past cultivators, possibly endangering his life! Senior, am I correct in my analysis?”

Hearing the surprisingly detailed analysis, Lu Fengyi nodded, ”Although you did explain the pill part of the question, you have not accurately analysed the second section. However, do not worry! If you were able to answer the question perfectly, you would be able to best even the guild leader of the apothecary guild branch.”

”So does it count as a pass?” Zhang Xuan questioned. The cloaked man's uncertain tone made him worry somewhat. Who knew if he would be failed right here, ruining his efforts.

Lu Fengyi let out a chuckle, ”Of course not, you have passed my section of the examination.”

As Lu Fengyi sat back into his seat, Elder Bai stood up before announcing the results, ”Congratulations, examinee Zhang Xuan, you have passed the pill debate and have become an official apothecary.”

The white bearded apothecaries stretched out their stiff muscles as they walked out of the tent, speaking to one another.

”That's the second one today.”

”Does that mean we will have two new members now?”

”I heard the first one was as young as this one.”

As the voices of the apothecaries dissipated into the air, Elder Bai turned to Zhang Xuan before indicating for him to follow. Lu Fengyi ran up to Elder Bai, walking side by side with the apothecary, ”What do you think of the newest addition?”

Elder Bai turned his head before answering, ”He's not as knowledgeable and world shaking as you, however I believe he will also become an amazing apothecary in the future.”

”Not as knowledgeable? Brother Bai you must be mistaken! I would be ignorant to accept that.”

Thinking that Lu Fengyi was simply being polite once more, Elder Bai waved away his words, ”If you're not as knowledgeable as the other man, he might as well be Confucius by now.”

Sighing lightly, Lu Fengyi stopped his walking before turning towards Zhang Xuan, who was following behind them, listening to the conversation, ”Brother Bai, I have a confession to make.”

While Elder Bai was surprised by the words, he did not question before gesturing for Lu Fengyi to continue.

Zhang Xuan took up the appropriate manners to the situation, ”If you'll excuse me seniors.”