Xue Mei bowed first, then asked Otto:
"Master Otto, what's going on?"
Hearing this, Otto smiled:
"You're still so polite, Xue Mei... Let me introduce you, this is young Xiao Fan."
Young?
Hearing Otto's address for the young man beside him, Xue Mei's eyebrows furrowed, and she curiously sized up Qi Fan.
This young man was handsome, with a slender figure and long black hair falling down his back. Coupled with the black robe he wore, his temperament seemed ordinary, yet it exuded a sense of mystery.
Otto's "introduction" was very clear.
Changing the alchemist exam time was because of him!
With her cold, beautiful eyes fixed on Qi Fan, Xue Mei said lightly:
"No matter who you are or what your status is, the Alchemist Guild's examination schedule shouldn't be changed because of you."
"Heh~"
Hearing this, Qi Fan let out a cold laugh.
"Miss, what does the Alchemist Guild's examination have to do with me?"
"I'm hungry, and I'm going to eat. You… are in my way!"
With that, Qi Fan strode forward, intending to walk past Xue Mei.
"Stop right there!"
When had Xue Mei ever been treated with such cold indifference? She immediately reached out a slender jade arm to stop him, her voice sharp.
"Miss, is there anything else?"
Qi Fan paused, then slowly looked up and asked, "You…"
Xue Mei wanted to say something, but the moment her eyes met Qi Fan's, she felt as if she were facing a ferocious beast, ready to devour her at any moment.
This feeling made her heart tremble, and she swallowed the words that had risen to her throat.
"Xue Mei, don't be rude!"
Seeing Xue Mei's attitude, Frank quickly rebuked, "Young Xiao Fan is a valued guest of the Alchemist Guild. Changing the examination time was a decision made by Master Otto and me, and has nothing to do with the young man."
"I understand, Teacher."
Xue Mei nodded. Although she was unwilling in her heart, she still stepped aside, clearing the path.
Just asking her to apologize was absolutely impossible.
"Sigh..."
Frank sighed, then apologized with a smile, "Xiao Fan, my disciple has this kind of personality. Please don't take it to heart."
Qi Fan waved his hand dismissively, a playful smile on his face, "Why would I stoop to the level of a little girl?"
"You..."
Xue Mei's pretty face immediately turned cold at being called a little girl.
"Xue Mei!"
The teacher's voice silenced Xue Mei, who dared not speak further, and could only endure it silently.
"Pfft~ Hahaha~"
Lin Fei, seeing Xue Mei's crestfallen expression, couldn't help but cover her mouth and burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at?"
Xue Mei turned to the girl beside her, who was both a rival and a sister, her face turning cold: "I thought I could compete with you today, but I didn't expect the time to be changed."
"Tch~"
Lin Fei huffed proudly: "Even if the time hadn't changed, you would have failed due to blowing up your cauldron. But it's fine if you fail yourself, just don't disturb me."
"I think even without the interference, your chances of failure would still be pretty high," Xue Mei said with a faint smile.
Although she seemed a bit cold on the surface, she still found it hard to remain calm around her rival, whom she had been competing against for several years.
Especially with that Qi Fan around!
That's right! In Xue Mei's mind at this moment, Qi Fan was a complete jerk! A jerk who popped out of nowhere and changed the decision of her teacher and the others!
She had been preparing for the Alchemist Guild's assessment for several years.
She had thought she could officially become a respected alchemist today, but because of this jerk, the time was changed! And the assessment date hadn't even been set yet! "Hmph~"
Xue Mei became angrier the more she thought about it, but she could only let out a cold snort.
Hearing the "moans" beside him, Qi Fan's head began to ache.
I just wanted to eat, why is this so difficult?
Qi Fan turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Xue Mei, Lin Fei, and the other young men and women taking the assessment here. He said helplessly:
"President Frank, Master Otto."
"What she said isn't entirely unreasonable. If it were because of me that their years of preparation for this assessment were canceled, I would feel very bad."
"How about... you see, why don't we move the dining table over here and eat while we assess?"
"..."
Qi Fan's suggestion made everyone present twitch their mouths.
What did he just say?
He actually suggested moving the dining table into the assessment room?
This was probably a first in the Jia Ma Empire!
Frank thought for a moment and then nodded:
"That would be the best! Hurry up and move the dining table over here!"
"Teacher~"
Xue Mei was very unwilling. This was the most sacred alchemist assessment!
But this rascal actually wanted to watch while drinking!
What did he think this place was?
Some kind of entertainment venue filled with carousing? Then… what was she? A woman… for his enjoyment?
Hearing the reluctance in Xue Mei's tone, Otto's old face hardened, and he reminded her:
"Xue Mei, you must understand that it is your honor to have Young Master Xiao Fan here to observe the assessment!"
As soon as he said this, Xue Mei's pretty face changed.
Honor?
Could it be that he… was also an alchemist? No!
The weight of those two words, "honored," was immense!
It was so heavy that she finally understood the respect her teacher and Master Otto had shown him.
Could he... be an alchemist even more powerful than her teacher and the others?
Realizing this, Xue Mei's forehead was already beaded with cold sweat.
What did I just do?
No wonder Lin Fei, that spoiled young lady, hadn't objected at all; she knew all along!
Xue Mei felt a pang of despair and looked at Frank for help.
But Frank had turned his head away.
Knowing she had made a mistake, Xue Mei steeled herself and walked in front of Qi Fan.
At that moment, her delicate body softened, and she bowed. Her icy expression melted away:
"Master Xiao Fan, Xue Mei apologizes for her previous rash behavior."
Qi Fan smiled indifferently.
"I already said I wouldn't hold a grudge against a little girl."
Little girl!
Those three words deeply wounded Xue Mei.
"Am I... small?"
Xue Mei instinctively glanced down, then straightened her back, perfectly displaying her graceful curves.
"Uh..."
Qi Fan's lips curled up slightly, feeling quite taken aback.
What... was she doing?
It was bad enough that Lin Fei attacked him from behind with her thing, but what was this?
Was she going to take the unconventional route and attack head-on?
"Ahem, alright."
Frank gave an awkward smile at the scene, then pointed to the brought-over table. "Young Xiao Fan, the table is ready. Please, be seated."
"Please!"
Qi Fan ignored Xue Mei and smiled faintly before walking to the table.
"The food and drinks are good! You guys can go ahead and handle things. I'll be fine on my own."
Before Frank and Otto could react, Qi Fan had already started to devour the food like a whirlwind.
From time to time, he would pick up a jug of wine and… gulp it down, "glug, glug, glug!"
"Is…"
Seeing Qi Fan eat so ravenously, as if he hadn't eaten for days, Xue Mei couldn't help but "doubt" him.
She glanced at Frank and Otto and whispered, "Teacher, Master Otto, is he… really an alchemist?"
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