Chapter 120: Not a Thing
Translator: StarveCleric Editor: Frappe
"Since I've answered the second question already, name your third one!"
continue lingering about the matter.
making a mockery of myself if I continue asking!"
The other party's action of listing out the names of so many books felled his confidence. He
well surrender at this point. At least he could retain some dignity.
Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before coming to a realization.
most likely be humiliating himself if he continued.
"It's your turn!"
Upon seeing Zhang Xuan's attention turned onto him, Apothecary Lin Mu gritted his teeth and
answer it, it won't be considered your defeat! However, if you can answer it, I will admit defeat
In the Pill Debate, the examiner had to know the answers to the questions they were posing.
other party's answer is correct?
logically speaking, it was already beyond the boundaries of the Pill Debate. Zhang Xuan could
It wouldn't be considered his defeat if he chose to do so.
'Reject? Are you kidding? Since I can answer two fewer questions, it is obvious that I should
"I have been researching 【Meridian Expansion Pill】for a very long and regardless of the
is nothing wrong with them. But for some reason, I am unable to form the pill. I would like you
to tell me the reason for my failure!" Apothecary Lin Mu asked, after hesitating for a moment
"What kind of question is this?"
"That's right, you should find the reason behind why you're unable to successfully forge a pill
……
expressions crept onto their faces.
could answer. Asking the other party how many moles you had on your body, how many meals
to answer these questions!
forge the Meridian Expansion Pill, how do you expect the other party to answer your query?
question isn
't suitable, you should switch to another one…."
longer and spoke up.
Upon hearing the words of the others, Lin Mu realized that his question was inappropriate.
it. "You weren't really rash. How about this: you try to forge a Meridian Expansion Pill for me
"Alright!"
Actually, he didn't intend to ask this question initially, it simply popped into his mind all of a
Recently, he had been thinking of forging Meridian Expansion Pills, but for some reason, he was
techniques, and everything he could think of, but his forging still ended in failure! Upon seeing
As long as he was able to find the mistake behind it, he was confident that with his skills he
Thinking that it was impertinent to ask this of him on such an occasion, he thought that the
Fwoosh boosh!
Lin Mu's ten fingers looked like they were playing the zither, continuously dancing all about.
Peering from afar, it seemed as though he were playing a heavenly tune instead of pill forging.
With a single look, Zhang Xuan could tell that the apothecary before him had immersed himself
With such skills and a completely flawless forging sequence, he was still unable to successfully
"There is no errors at all!"
unable to form the Meridian Expansion Pill?"
Everyone's attention gathered on Apothecary Lin Mu as he started his forging. The more they
It was exactly as he said. Regardless of whether it was the medicinal herb, his movements, or
at least be able to form the pills. In fact, the pill would likely reach Satiation!
Unfortunately, reality glared straight back at them. Soon, the flames died down and upon lifting
Fail!
Ouyang Cheng's wrinkled his brow to the point it folded into creases.
highest of the group here—his discernment ability was also outstanding. After looking at the
results were contrary to his expectations. A puzzled expression hung on his face and he
"Sigh!"
shook his head. He lifted his head to look at the young man. "This is the question I would like to
will switch to a different question. It won't affect the results of the Pill Debate!"
Zhang Xuan laughed. Stepping over to the cauldron, he circled around it and examined the
expression on his face. "Apothecary Lin Mu sure is vigorous despite your age. I never thought it
"Vigorous despite my age?"
'What does me being vigorous have to do with whether I am able to successfully forge the pill or
'Is there even a relationship between the two?'
The other apothecaries also looked over with doubtful expressions.
witnessing his vast knowledge and his ability, they understood that he had good reason for
"Indeed. Upon walking over, I noticed a fragrance unique to women on Apothecary Lin's body.
be eighteen years old!" Zhang Xuan said.
Apothecary Lin Mu's face flushed red.
old concubine back home. Even though it didn't mean anything much in this world, he was still
"Could it be that… the reason why I am unable to forge the Meridian Expansion Pill is because of
Soon, Lin Mu arrived at a conclusion. Puzzled, he stared at Zhang Xuan.
wouldn't point it out.
They were two completely different things!
for a moment before replying calmly.
Lin Mu was flabbergasted for a moment before frowning. Infuriated, displeasure showed on his
face. "Why did you start insulting her?"