"Ling Xiang, you should think carefully. Opportunities like this won't come again."
Zhao Xing stared coldly at Ling Xiang and spoke.
His mood was extremely sullen at the moment. Over the past three months, the business of the Hundred Herbs Hall had plummeted. Initially, he thought there was a problem with the concoctions of their medicine.
Little did he know that it was Jisheng Hall that had stolen the business from the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Originally, in all of Wuyi County, the Hundred Herbs Hall was the leading medicine hall that no other halls could compete with.
Because in the Hundred Herbs Hall, there was a genuine Pill Master in charge. The concoctions made there, in terms of quantity and variety, were unparalleled by other halls, and the quality was unique, with at least being prized elixirs, and occasionally offering top-grade elixirs for sale.
It was because of this that the Hundred Herbs Hall developed into the largest medicine hall in Wuyi County.
As for this Jisheng Hall, three months ago, it was nearly an unnoticed small medicine hall.
However, ever since that day, Jisheng Hall has been selling top-grade elixirs almost every day, and since then, their business has been booming.
In just a short span of three months, Jisheng Hall has developed to such an extent that its scale and clientele far exceed the Hundred Herbs Hall, leaving him unable to sit still.
"Let's not mention that I don't have those elixir formulas, even if I did, I would never sell them to you."
Ling Xiang didn't hesitate at all and directly shook her head to refuse.
All the top-grade elixirs sold by Jisheng Hall were provided by Wang Ruoxie; she didn't have the formulas at all.
Moreover, she knew very well that the formulas were fundamental, and even if she really had them, she would never trade them to the Hundred Herbs Hall, a competitor.
"I'll ask you one last time, will you sell the formulas or not?"
Zhao Xing's face darkened, and he said coldly to Ling Xiang, "You should know, Alchemist Xu personally came here and will not return empty-handed. If you don't know how to appreciate kindness, I'm afraid the consequences are beyond what you can bear."
Upon hearing Zhao Xing's words, Ling Xiang's expression changed, and then she looked at the young man beside Zhao Xing with a respectful gaze.
Given the current scale of Jisheng Hall, she was not afraid of the Hundred Herbs Hall, only she couldn't afford to offend a true Pill Master.
"She won't sell it."
At this moment, a voice suddenly came through, bringing a slight look of joy to Ling Xiang's eyes.
"It's you."
Zhao Xing turned around and was slightly stunned when he saw the face of the person speaking.
"It's me. The elixirs from Jisheng Hall, they're all provided by me, and I also have the formulas."
Wang Ruoxie looked at Zhao Xing indifferently and spoke slowly.
"What? Could it be that day..."
Upon hearing Wang Ruoxie's words, Zhao Xing's expression stiffened, and then he suddenly realized, indeed, that day, this person came to the Hundred Herbs Hall to sell elixirs and was driven out by him.
On that very day, Jisheng Hall began selling top-grade elixirs. In other words, the elixirs he turned away that day were very likely top-grade elixirs.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xing was filled with regret, wishing he could slap himself a few times.
Why didn't he examine them carefully that day, directly deeming them as medicinal residue, and drove the person out of the Hundred Herbs Hall.
He suddenly recalled what the other person said when leaving that day, "Hope you don't regret today's decision in the future."
He thought it was just a wild claim from the other party, but now, he truly regretted it.
"Sir, it was my lack of judgement that day, neglecting you. Now, I hope you can give me another chance."
Zhao Xing forced a flattering smile and spoke to Wang Ruoxie.
"Sometimes, choices determine fate, and there are no second chances. My elixirs will not be sold to you, not a single drop."
Wang Ruoxie replied indifferently.
"Sir, I sincerely apologize and ask for another chance."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing's eyes darkened slightly, but he still bowed slightly to Wang Ruoxie and smiled apologetically.
"You might as well give up hope, my decision won't change."
Wang Ruoxie remained unmoved and replied faintly.
"Who is this person to make Zhao Xing, the steward of the Hundred Herbs Hall, so humble?"
"From their conversation, it seems like the top-grade elixirs sold by Jisheng Hall are all provided by this young man?"
"Impossible, could such a young person really concoct top-grade elixirs, could he be a Pill Master?"
The surrounding crowd began whispering to each other, many looked at Wang Ruoxie and the young man next to Zhao Xing with respect and awe.
The man beside Zhao Xing was Xu Hao, a First Grade Pill Master of the Hundred Herbs Hall.
Pill Masters have high status and are extremely rare, so no matter where they go, they receive respect from any person or power.
Pill Masters are divided into nine grades. Grades one to three are ordinary Pill Masters, grades four to six are Alchemy Masters, and grades seven to nine are Alchemy Grandmasters. It is said that above Alchemy Grandmasters, there are Pill Saints and even higher existences.
However, even in today's Yuanwu Continent, Alchemy Grandmasters are extremely rare, let alone those only existent in legends.
Even a First Grade Pill Master in Wuyi County is highly welcomed and sought after by various powers.
"Are those top-grade elixirs really your concoction?"
At this moment, Xu Hao asked, gazing arrogantly at Wang Ruoxie.
"Yes, is there any problem?"
Wang Ruoxie glanced at Xu Hao calmly and replied.
Xu Hao frowned slightly. He, a dignified First Grade Pill Master, even Marquis Qingyun would treat him with respect, yet this person was so indifferent to him.
Pausing, he continued, "If you are willing to give me the formulas, I can instruct you in alchemy. With your talent, you might even become a First Grade Pill Master like me in the future."
As Xu Hao's words fell, the crowd burst into an uproar, many looked at Wang Ruoxie with envy.
Zhao Xing was even more filled with jealousy. It was known that while Xu Hao resided at the Hundred Herbs Hall, even he, as the steward, had never received guidance from him.
"Seventh Young Master, quickly agree to him."
Beside him, Ling Xiang urgently whispered to Wang Ruoxie.
In her view, although the elixir formulas were important, obtaining guidance from a First Grade Pill Master could possibly make one a true Pill Maker in the future. If it were her, she would agree without hesitation.
As for Wang Ruoxie's identity, it had already been disclosed to her two months ago.
Initially, Ling Xiang was greatly shocked by the identity of Wang Ruoxie, the Seventh Young Master of the Marquis's Mansion. Although the Seventh Young Master of the Marquis's Mansion hardly went out, she had heard a lot about him, such as being the reincarnation of an evil demon, unable to awaken a bloodline or cultivate martial arts, a good-for-nothing, and so on.
She never expected that Wang Ruoxie was not only not a good-for-nothing, but also not any evil demon. On the contrary, he could concoct top-grade elixirs and already possessed Cultivation at the Eighth Layer of the Body Tempering Realm, making her secretly lament the unreliability of rumors.
"Sorry, I'm not interested."
However, amid all the envious gazes, Wang Ruoxie shook his head and said faintly.
Even in the Celestial Realm of his past life, no Pill Master dared to claim to guide him in alchemy. Rather, countless Pill Masters cried and begged him for instruction. Now, a mere First Grade Pill Master dared to say he would guide him in alchemy. It was truly laughable.
"He refused?"
As soon as Wang Ruoxie's voice fell, everyone was stunned.