Hey, Patriarch Ye, who is this young man? He barged in in front of so many people. Isn't that too rude?" The beautiful middle-aged woman from the Bai family said sarcastically with a sneer on her face.
Ye Zhong frowned and was about to retort when he saw Ye Chen enter the hall. He bowed to everyone present and then apologized, "I'm sorry, Meng Wang. I heard that many alchemy masters have gathered in our family today, so I got excited and lost my manners. I hope the seniors present here will forgive me."
Well, that sums it up in one sentence.
I'm just a kid, so you adults shouldn't bother with me...
If anyone still dared to persist at this point, they would probably come across as petty and narrow-minded, so naturally, no one would say anything.
The middle-aged beautiful woman was a little unhappy, but after her eyes swept over Ye Chen, she frowned and said, "Chief Ye, who is this young man?"
At this time, Ye Zhong also stood up and called Ye Chen to his side, introducing him to everyone: "Haha, I was just a child and didn't know what to do, please don't blame me. This is my grandson Ye Chen, eight years old this year, and still a little guy who knows nothing..."
"Eight?"
This surprised many people.
Looking at this steady young man, I thought he must be at least thirteen or fourteen, but I didn't expect him to be only eight...
The white-haired old man sitting at the top at this time was none other than Elder Mu Rong who came on behalf of Danta. He was a good friend of Ye Xun, the ancestor of the Ye family, so he came here specifically to mourn his old friend.
After hearing Ye Chong's introduction, he was also surprised to see Ye Chen looking like a handsome young man.
"Eight years old? An eight-year-old first-grade alchemist. It seems that the Ye family has truly produced a peerless genius this time.
Well, when old man Ye Xun was alive, he wanted to cultivate a peerless talent for the family. Now that his wish has finally come true, I think he can finally rest in peace."
But as soon as he finished speaking, the somewhat harsh voice rang out again.
"Hmph, Elder Mu's words are true, but whether this little fellow is truly a genius is still uncertain..."
The person who said this was naturally the beautiful middle-aged woman from the Bai family.
Even though this woman had never said anything nice from the beginning and had always been sarcastic, no one was willing to argue with her because she was a woman...
But as soon as these words were spoken, not only Ye Chong and Mu Rong, but even the people from the Dan and Cao families couldn't help but frown.
However, the Dan and Cao families had no intention of interrupting. It had little to do with them anyway, so they just watched the show from the side.
"Bai Wei, what do you mean?" Ye Chong asked angrily.
The middle-aged beauty named Bai Wei glanced at Ye Chen with disdain and said lightly: "It's nothing. I just want to tell everyone that you can't be called a pharmacist just because you can refine a first-grade pill by chance.
The five major families, representing Danta, set up assessment points in the Dan Territory, but that wasn't to allow us to show favoritism to our own families..."
"You...!" Ye Zhong's face changed, and he was about to explode, but Ye Chen pulled his sleeve and stopped him.
Taking a step forward, Ye Chen's face was devoid of any anger. Instead, he looked at Bai Wei calmly and said calmly, "Is this senior from the Bai family doubting my true level of alchemy?"
"Tsk... You're just an eight-year-old brat, a one-star fighter, what level can you possibly be considered?"
As a one-star fighter, do you have the fighting spirit to support the extraction of medicinal herbs?
Refining medicine...
Making trouble!
A barely perceptible smile appeared on Ye Chen's lips.
"Then how about we make a bet? After today's matter is over, Senior Bai can personally test me. You can give me any question you want, as long as it's a first-grade elixir. I'll give you three chances. If I can't successfully refine it, I'll personally strip off my alchemist robes and kowtow to you and confess my guilt. How do you say that?"
Not only did everyone present not expect this, but even Ye Chong was shocked.
Just when he wanted to stop his grandson from talking nonsense, he saw Ye Chen gave him a reassuring look...
Ye Chong frowned. Although he was still somewhat dissatisfied with his grandson's decision, thinking of the little guy's previous mature and steady performance, he chose to trust him temporarily.
After being stunned for a moment, Bai Wei suddenly laughed out loud.
A little brat is a little brat. He is so easily angered. He is actively trying to show off the Ye family's reputation to others so that they can step on it hard. Is he really out of his mind?
Of course, Bai Wei would not miss such a good opportunity.
"Okay! Then I'll play with you..."
The teasing voice was full of disdain and a little bit of cruelty.
If Bai Wei's previous words were simply meant to disgust Ye Chong, then now she is really ready to take ruthless action.
Even if this kid is truly a genius at refining medicine, and has successfully passed the assessment at the age of eight with the strength of a one-star fighter, that doesn't mean he can refine all first-grade pills...
Even a second-grade alchemist wouldn't dare to say such words so easily!
Just as Bai Wei was looking Ye Chen up and down with a sinister look in her eyes with a strange smile, the latter spoke again.
"So... Senior Bai, what if I win? Shouldn't you also kowtow and apologize to the Ye family?"
With just one sentence, Bai Wei's smile froze on her face, and she flew into a rage, "What are you talking about, little brat? You want me to kowtow and apologize to your Ye family? Dream on!"
Obviously, Bai Wei was completely defeated by this sentence...
Looking at this woman who was angered so easily, Ye Chen secretly curled his lips.
That's it?
How did you grow to the position of elder of the Bai family?
"It's impossible that I won't get any benefits if I win, right?" Ye Chen spread his hands, his young face full of grievance.
Looking at his grandson's appearance at this moment, Ye Zhong suddenly felt like laughing...
Now Bai Wei is directly put in the fire by Ye Chen!
Feeling the vague gazes from those around her, Bai Wei's face turned blue, then red, and then turned black...
"Okay! If you win, I'm willing to give you a sixth-grade elixir!"
"Is this considered an apology?" Ye Chen said with a roll of his eyes.
"Asshole! Will I apologize to you, a little brat?"
Bai Wei was completely defeated again and almost started swearing.
"Tsk, it's just a sixth-grade pill, is it valuable?" Ye Chen muttered softly.
Although it was a low murmur, it was impossible for the people present not to hear it. For a moment, strange looks began to fall on Ye Chen, the little guy who was deliberately pretending to be innocent, and Bai Wei, who was about to fly into a rage.