Ye Shu agreed without any hesitation. Holding the jade pendant in her hand, she smiled. "Since you think that I'm not giving you this chance, why don't we have a competition? If you lose, you can leave and not participate in the Medicine Concocting Convention. If you win…"
She paused and laughed. "Do whatever you want."
Manager Li's interest was piqued at this moment. His eyes were filled with excitement when he heard what she said. Miss Ye's medicinal liquid at that time was something that even the boss praised endlessly. Wouldn't it be a great honor if he could witness her refining process?
Ye Shuang was stunned when she heard that. Then, excitement flashed in her eyes. She suppressed her joy and said softly, "Sister, have you thought it through? After all, there's no distinction between family and friends in the competition. We only look at strength. I'm afraid the outcome will hurt our sisterhood."
Ye Shu laughed lightly as she played with the jade pendant in her hand. She raised her eyebrows noncommittally. "It's too early for you to say that. With your ability, you're far from being enough."
Ye Shuang's smile froze. A sinister look flashed across her eyes as she sneered.
What was there to be arrogant about being a piece of trash! When she finished refining the medicine, she would beat this piece of trash to a pulp!
When the people below the stage heard that she agreed, they immediately burst into gloating laughter. Everyone was discussing and their tone was full of mockery.
"It can't be. This Ye Shu really dares to declare war on Lady Ye Shuang. She should take a look at herself first! Does she really think she's a scumbag just because she has Manager Li by her side?!"
"Some people like to overestimate themselves. What can we do? We're just waiting to see a joke."
Yuan Chen sat upright and watched the commotion on the stage. He sneered in his heart. This Ye Shu was really a clown. She actually dared to declare war on Shuang-er.
What a joke.
An old man with white hair and dressed in a Taoist robe sat in a corner from beginning to end. However, at this moment, he suddenly opened his eyes. His turbid eyes turned slightly as he sized up the woman in red on the stage with interest.
"Who do you think will win this competition?" He leaned over and asked the people beside him. They looked at him like he was an idiot.
"Needless to say, Miss Ye Shuang will definitely win. You have to know that last year, she received the favor of a second-grade alchemist from the Alchemist Guild! Do you know the identity of a second-grade alchemist? That's a status comparable to a prince!" The young man exaggerated his expression, his eyes filled with respect and admiration.
The old man smiled and asked, "What about the third, fifth, and ninth grades?"
The young man's admiring expression froze, and the corner of his mouth twitched speechlessly. "Do you think alchemists are cabbages? Up until now, the highest level apothecary in the entire Dongdong City is only a fourth-grade alchemist, and the status of an alchemist is so noble… Forget it, forget it, why am I saying so much to you, you don't understand!" He waved his hand impatiently.
"In short, there is no doubt that Miss Ye Shuang will win."
The old man took out a flask from his waist and took a sip of wine. He burped and his face glowed red. He looked at Ye Shu intently. "I bet she will win."
"You old man!" The young man was completely enraged. He was so angry that his eyes were wide open as he was pulled back by the person beside him.
"Why are you talking nonsense to him? He's just an old man who is drunk and asking nonsense. He won't understand even if you tell him."
"That's right. She actually said that trash can win. Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! This trash is only backed by a crazy old man!"
"Hey, hey, stop talking. It's starting over there."
Someone reminded them. Everyone looked towards the stage and saw Ye Shuang sitting leisurely on the east side. Ye Shu smiled. Her red dress and black hair looked especially dazzling. She sat directly opposite Ye Shuang and lit an incense that was emitting a faint smoke. The situation was like a firecracker, ready to explode at any moment!
Ye Shuang arranged the medicinal herbs and placed them in the Elixir Furnace one by one. Her delicate hands moved slightly to create the medicinal powder. Her movements were like flowing water, pleasing to the eye and making everyone gasp in admiration.
As expected of a good seedling who obtained the favor of a second-grade alchemist. Even an outsider would find it pleasing to the eye.
She turned around and looked at Ye Shu, who was propping her head; she looked as though she was dozing off.
Those who saw it were shocked. They shook their heads in disdain. Wasn't her declaration of war quite domineering? Now it was really a slap in the face. If she didn't know how to refine medicine, why was she acting like a big shot?
At this moment, there was a popping sound. Everyone turned to look. Ye Shuang's hand was burning with a flame that was as pure as a green lotus. It was burning the herbs floating in the middle!
"This is… the Blue Lotus Flame! That is a Pill Flame that can only be refined by someone with pure Spiritual Energy. I never thought that Miss Ye Shuang would have such heaven-defying talent!"
The participants on the stage couldn't help but cry out in surprise. Looking at the flames, even their breathing stopped as they looked at Ye Shuang with burning eyes. Those who knew the trade saw the Pill Flame had stirred up a commotion, and the laymen were also extremely excited.
The alchemy was still in progress. The medicinal ingredients in the center of the Blue Lotus Flame were all burnt into powder. Her divine sense supported the powder as it floated in the air. Her face was already a bit pale. Ye Shuang waved her hand and had the heavenly water on the table wrap around the medicinal powder. Her weak divine sense was already making it difficult for her to hold on!