Chapter 2820
“Mr. Chen, let’s put him aside for now. How are things going with your test?”
Suo Xing Yue asked as she regained her composure.
“I’ve already passed,” Kai replied with a hint of pride.
“What grade? Third grade upper?” Suo Xing Yue inquired eagerly.
“Fifth grade upper…” Kai said, smiling broadly.
“Fifth grade upper class?” Suo Xing Yue was taken aback, realizing that this Pill Master rank was on par with her own!
Despite Kai’s impressive strength, she hadn’t anticipated that his alchemical skills would be equally remarkable. He seemed almost omnipotent!
“Elder Suo, how is your consultation regarding the poison in my friend’s body going?” Kai asked, shifting the topic.
Suo Xing Yue snapped out of her astonishment and spoke with a hint of embarrassment, “Alas, we have examined everything but have yet to find a cure. I feel ashamed…”
“There’s no need for Elder Suo to blame herself. This poison is indeed unique; I’ll take my time to think of a solution!”
Seeing that even Suo Xing Yue was stumped left Kai feeling a bit disheartened.
“Mr. Chen, while we may not have a solution at hand, I believe there is someone who can surely help your friend.”
Suo Xing Yue said with renewed hope.
“Who might that be?” Kai asked eagerly.
Upon hearing this, Kai felt a surge of determination. “Then I must ask Elder Suo to take us to meet this Lord of Jialing County!”
Suo Xing Yue let out a bitter smile and replied, “Mr. Chen, you may not realize that meeting the County Lord is not an easy feat.”
“I’ve never encountered the Lord of Jialing County either, and I’m not even sure if they are a man or a woman!”
“Very few have seen the true face of the Lord. It’s usually Lord Yan who oversees matters in Jialing County.”
Kai frowned, feeling frustrated. “So there’s no way to meet the county lord? How can I possibly arrange it?”
“If you can secure that first place, you will have the opportunity to meet the county princess of Jialing County, which may lead to a solution for your friend’s poison.”
Encouraged by this, Kai nodded firmly. He knew he had to aim for first place at the Pill Master Meeting!
Suo Xing Yue then introduced Kai to several of her senior brothers.
The elders of the Danyang Sect were astonished by Kai’s exceptional abilities at such a young age, especially his achievement in passing the Fifth Grade Pill Master Examination!
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Kai intended to take Yih away, but just then, Zhu Zhu returned!
“You troublesome girl! Why won’t you listen? I told you I wouldn’t let you associate with that Meng He anymore!”
Upon seeing Zhu Zhu, Suo Xing Yue yelled at her.
However, Zhu Zhu bowed her head in silence, looking very dejected.
“Elder Suo, Miss Zhu Zhu is still young. Perhaps she will mature and make better choices as she grows older!”
Seeing this, Kai stepped in to pacify Suo Xing Yue.
“Zhu Zhu, your master is scolding you for your own good. Meng He is not a good influence.”
Another elder from the Danyang Sect added, trying to reason with Zhu Zhu.
“Master, I understand my mistake, and I promise I won’t do it again!”
“I’ll go make you some tea; I hope you won’t be upset, Master,” Zhu Zhu said, heading off to prepare it.
As Suo Xing Yue observed Zhu Zhu’s demeanor, she found it hard to stay angry, so she simply sighed and sat back down.
Kai watched as Zhu Zhu moved to the back to make tea, realizing that she was no longer just a little girl.
Yet, whether Zhu Zhu was still a child or had grown up was of little concern to him.