Chapter 29: Go to the Bai Family to be a maid

"Yes, Master."

Li Wei went happily.

She was eager to see Yang Yu speechless and suffering the consequences.

Not long after, Li Wei brought back a white-haired old man.

The old man was wearing a gray robe, his complexion was ruddy, and he had an arrogant temperament that kept people away.

"This is Ning City's most powerful alchemist, Liang Shitong."

Bai Chengliang whispered to Yang Yu.

Yang Yu realized, no wonder this old man looked so "arrogant."

This world was popular for cultivation, and people had a great demand for pills.

However, people with alchemy talent were rare.

Therefore, the status of alchemists was very high, and they were often the targets of competition among major forces.

As Ning City's number one alchemist, many people wanted to curry favor with him, so being a bit arrogant was normal.

It was thanks to the Pavilion Master inviting him that others might not be able to invite him.

"Pavilion Master Lu, I have heard about the matter from Li Wei." Liang Shitong said as soon as he entered, "You are also messing around, a young man says the item is fake, and you take it seriously?"

Lu Xiuyuan said seriously: "This matter relates to Baibao Pavilion's reputation, I must take it seriously. It's just that it's so late, and I'm sorry to trouble Brother Liang to come."

Liang Shitong smiled and said: "No matter, in the future, if I lack raw materials for alchemy, you can help me find them."

"Certainly, certainly." Lu Xiuyuan nodded repeatedly.

Liang Shitong added: "Then let's start, where is the item?"

Yang Yu handed over the spiritual medicine.

Liang Shitong looked at it for a few times and said: "It looks like White Feather Snow Ginseng indeed."

Li Wei said sarcastically: "But someone is certain that it is fake, and that it mutated from Vermilion Spirit Ginseng."

Lu Xiuyuan said: "I also don't feel there is any problem from the appearance. Therefore, we can only refine it with an alchemy furnace, refine it into medicinal liquid, and then see if it is true or false."

Liang Shitong looked at Yang Yu and said: "Kid, do you really want to refine it? Once refined into medicinal liquid, regardless of whether it is true or false, the item will be gone."

"Confirmed." Yang Yu nodded.

"Since you have agreed, then I have nothing to say."

Liang Shitong took the medicinal material and gently stroked the ring on his hand.

Suddenly, an alchemy furnace half a person high appeared in front of him.

"Just refining one ingredient, a small furnace is enough."

Liang Shitong said while putting the item into the furnace, then placed both palms on the alchemy furnace.

Strands of Xuanqi poured into the furnace, actually forming a vigorous flame.

As the Xuanqi increased, the flame became more and more vigorous.

Waves of heat radiated from the furnace...

"Everyone wait a moment, the medicinal properties of White Feather Snow Ginseng are very strong, refining will take at least a quarter of an hour..."

Liang Shitong reminded.

"Tang Chi, go and brew another pot of tea."

Lu Xiuyuan said to Tang Chi.

But immediately after, Liang Shitong's expression changed, and he said: "Wait!"

"What's wrong? Master Liang?" Li Wei asked, puzzled.

Liang Shitong slapped the alchemy furnace open, shrugged, and said: "It's finished."

"Ah?"

The few people at the scene were both surprised and suspicious.

Only Yang Yu was very calm.

It was within expectations!

Because the higher the grade of the raw material, the higher the difficulty of refining, and the longer the time required.

But this plant was essentially a Vermilion Spirit Ginseng, which is very common.

It simply didn't take much time.

With Liang Shitong's alchemy skills, a few breaths were enough.

Li Wei still couldn't quite believe it, saying: "Elder Liang, what do you mean by 'finished'? This junior doesn't quite understand..."

Lu Xiuyuan reacted first and said: "Could it be that the item is truly fake?"

"……"

Liang Shitong was silent for a moment.

Since the item was fake, he found it difficult to say so directly.

So, with a wave of his large hand, a small glob of translucent liquid flew out from the flames inside the furnace.

A small bottle appeared in Liang Shitong's hand; he precisely collected the medicinal liquid, then handed the bottle to Lu Xiuyuan, saying: "See for yourself."

Lu Xiuyuan glanced through the bottle opening, and his expression changed instantly.

This color, this scent—it was definitely not the medicinal liquid of a White Feather Snow Ginseng.

To be safe, he gently dipped his finger into the liquid and licked it on the tip of his tongue.

Normally, spirit medicine cannot be consumed directly.

But after being refined into a liquid, the violent components within are greatly weakened, so a slight lick is not a big problem.

After just that one lick...

Lu Xiuyuan no longer had any doubts.

It was indeed fake.

Whether it was a Vermilion Spirit Ginseng, he didn't know, but it was definitely not a White Feather Snow Ginseng.

"Master, this is?"

Seeing her master's relieved expression, Li Wei felt a bit uneasy.

Liang Shitong said: "Pavilion Master Lu, shall I head back now?"

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Brother Liang. I have matters to attend to later, so I will invite you for a drink another time," Lu Xiuyuan said.

Liang Shitong cupped his hands in farewell.

Before leaving the door, he looked back at Yang Yu and asked: "Kid, are you the son-in-law of the Bai family?"

"That is correct," Yang Yu replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Not bad, you have insight and courage. We will meet again." Liang Shitong dropped these words and then left leisurely.

Li Wei's complexion turned very ugly.

Although Master Liang hadn't said anything, the result of the appraisal was already very obvious.

But she was still unwilling, unwilling to accept it, so she said to Lu Xiuyuan:

"Master, Yang Yu was just talking nonsense, right?"

Lu Xiuyuan frowned and said: "Apologize to Yang Yu."

"Ah?"

Li Wei was stunned.

"Apologize to Yang Yu!" Lu Xiuyuan repeated, his voice full of anger.

Li Wei was frightened and said in a panic: "Di-disciple was wrong. Ya-Yang Yu, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."

Yang Yu smiled faintly and said: "No need for apologies; a bet is a bet."

Li Wei's face turned pale.

Right, that bet.

If she lost, she would have to be a maid for Yang Yu!

"Master, I, I... say something. I was just speaking off the cuff at the time; who knew that thing really had a problem."

Li Wei cast a pleading look at her master.

Lu Xiuyuan became even more furious and said:

"Yang Yu kindly warned you that the goods were problematic, and you made things difficult for him without listening to reason—that was one thing. Now, do you not even have the courage to bear the consequences?"

"I..." Li Wei was ashamed and did not dare to raise her head.

Lu Xiuyuan said sternly: "From today on, you will go to the Bai Mansion and be Yang Yu's maid. Otherwise, I will expel you from the sect!"

Li Wei realized that her master was truly angry; terrified, her face turned green, and she hurriedly knelt:

"Master, di-disciple will certainly do as you say."

Lu Xiuyuan added: "Remember, you are going to be a maid. If you commit any acts of overstepping toward Yang Yu, I will surely punish you severely. Get up."

"Ye-yes."

Li Wei stood up cautiously, not daring to lift her head.

Lu Xiuyuan then turned to face Yang Yu, bowed deeply, and said:

"Young Friend Yang Yu, today's matter was the Baibao Pavilion's fault; I, this old man, also offer you an apology."

"How could the Pavilion Master do such a thing?" Yang Yu supported Lu Xiuyuan's arm.

Bai Chengliang also hurriedly said: "That's right, this isn't the Pavilion Master's fault. Besides, with the Pavilion Master's status, being willing to perform the appraisal on the spot has already moved my brother-in-law and me..."

"Even so, the fake goods appeared in the Baibao Pavilion after all. As the Pavilion Master, I cannot shirk the responsibility. The two of you helped me discover the fake goods in advance and helped me avoid a greater crisis; not only should I apologize, I should also thank you..."

Lu Xiuyuan looked serious and took out a stack of silver notes, handing them to Yang Yu.

Not more, not less—exactly three million.