Ji Xiu's visit to the Medicine House, for alchemy and his medicinal bath, was over.
He didn't stay and was preparing to head back.
From far behind, a panting Zheng Jun came running from the Medicine House.
"Ji Xiu, Master Ji, Master Ji...!"
"You..."
He dashed over, his Medicine Boy uniform still stained with sweat. Bending over, he gasped for breath.
"Was it you... who got Pharmacist Huang to grant me permission to use the Pill Furnace and practice alchemy!?"
Zheng Jun's face was filled with disbelief.
Just a moment ago, right after Ji Xiu had left, Huang Xuan had summoned him. He had given Zheng Jun permission to try his hand at refining some introductory Pills. If he showed any talent, Huang Xuan might even take him on as a disciple.
This felt like a pie falling from the sky; he was completely stunned. If it weren't well past morning, he would have thought he was still dreaming.
