Rebellious Old Servant: From Gatekeeper to Immortal Emperor

"I'm sorry, Master."

The carrier pigeons were released.

Yu'er gave a cold smile. "It's all because of what you told me before: servants are no less than the sons of noble families. Since that's the case, you can understand why Yu'er is sacrificing your happiness as her master for her own future, right?"

"Besides, this can hardly be called a sacrifice."

Yu'er seemed to be defending herself, comforting herself with her own words.

That alchemist Luo Chen said that as long as she could help him marry Li Ruoyou.

Then this maid could also become the alchemist's concubine.

From now on, wouldn't it be great to be sisters with Li Ruoyou, our master?

Although Yu'er betrayed Li Ruoyou, she still liked Li Ruoyou very much, the master who changed her fate. In her opinion, it was much better for Li Ruoyou to marry alchemist Luo Chen than to support the declining Li family alone.

Therefore, she did not consider herself to have betrayed Li Ruoyou; she was simply making a better choice for her master.

Thinking this, Yu'er quickly turned around and left the room to prepare tea.

Not long after.

Qin Xiao and his group had already arrived at the Li family's alchemy room.

As a family whose main business was cultivating medicinal herbs, the Li family naturally also established an alchemy workshop.

However, now that the Li family has suffered misfortune, all the alchemists have long since fled, and this alchemy room may have been unused for a long time.

Fortunately, all the necessary tools for alchemy were readily available in this alchemy room.

The alchemy furnace, weighing scales, grinding tools, and kindling wood were all of the highest quality.

A complete set like this would cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of taels of silver.

Qin Xiao's eyes welled up with tears when he saw these things.

He originally planned to buy another set of alchemy tools in order to refine the Water Element Pill.

But with his wealth, he couldn't afford such top-notch alchemy tools. Even if he could, given his current situation, he wouldn't have anywhere to store them.

They can only buy some low-quality alchemy tools.

Therefore, seeing how luxurious the Li family's alchemy room was, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"If the opportunity arises, perhaps we could borrow the Li family's alchemy room."

At this moment, Qin Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up.

Once he refines the Azure Pill and awakens Li Ruoyou's mother, it will be equivalent to doing a great favor for the Li family.

I can ask to borrow the alchemy room when the time comes; it shouldn't be a problem.

"Uncle Lin, the medicinal herbs are all prepared. When would you like to begin?"

At this moment, Li Ruoyou placed all the extremely precious medicinal herbs aside and looked at Qin Xiao with a somewhat nervous expression.

She now only hopes that Qin Xiao can refine the Azure Pill as soon as possible to revive her mother, and she does not want any further mishaps.

"Now is fine."

Qin Xiao smiled faintly. He was also in a hurry and naturally did not intend to delay any longer.

"You don't mind if Ruoyou and I watch from here, do you?"

At this moment, Xu Yiren suddenly spoke up.

She knew that Li Ruoyou was also worried that Qin Xiao would fail in refining the pills, and wanted to stay here and watch him refine them.

However, given that Li Ruoyou needs someone's help, she might be too embarrassed to ask.

As a friend, Xu Yiren naturally didn't mind speaking up for Li Ruoyou.

Sure enough, upon hearing Xu Yiren's question, Li Ruoyou breathed a sigh of relief, but then her beautiful eyes were fixed on Qin Xiao, and she pricked up her ears.

"Sure, I'm not worried about being disturbed by outsiders while I'm refining pills."

Qin Xiao chuckled and said with absolute confidence.

Upon hearing this, not only Li Ruoyou, but even Xu Yiren, who had previously had some unpleasantness with Qin Xiao, couldn't help but have more confidence in Qin Xiao, and a look of expectation appeared in her beautiful eyes.

If they knew that Qin Xiao had never refined a single pill before, they would probably vomit blood on the spot.

However, Qin Xiao wasn't just making empty boasts.

He had indeed never practiced alchemy before.

However, his alchemy skills are recognized by the Goddess Diagram's "Heaven Rewards Diligence" destiny as a first-class alchemist.

First rank is the official rank of an alchemist.

Only alchemists who can refine elixirs are qualified to be called first-grade alchemists.

Otherwise, they wouldn't even be qualified to be included.

If it were someone else with no experience in alchemy, it would be impossible for them to suddenly refine a top-grade pill like the Azure Luo Pill, which is close to a spiritual pill.

But one can only say that even the most impossible things can become possible through the magical power of the Goddess Painting.

Qin Xiao can now refine even spiritual pills, let alone the Azure Luo Pill.

No more nonsense.

Qin Xiao began refining pills right in front of the two women.

Alchemy cannot be done in just these few steps.

Processing materials involves precisely configuring the quantities of various materials, specifying how to grind them, and determining the appropriate proportions.

Mastering the heat is crucial; you must be precise about when to add ingredients and when to adjust the heat.

The order in which the medicinal herbs are added matters, and the timing and precision must be carefully controlled.

The most difficult part of these things is mastering the temperature. A qualified alchemist must know precisely when to add the medicine, when to add water, and when to increase the heat.

of course.

If all you know is these skills, no matter how well you do them, you're just a cook, not an alchemist.

The most fundamental skill for an alchemist is alchemy technique!

Then, Li Ruoyou and Xu Yiren witnessed a breathtaking scene.

The moment Qin Xiao started refining pills, his entire demeanor changed.

He acted like a top-notch master, processing the medicinal herbs, lighting the furnace, and officially beginning the refining process.

The entire process was smooth and seamless; it was aesthetically pleasing, sophisticated, and incredibly professional.

"Uncle Lin is indeed a trustworthy person. Just based on his skills alone, he is simply the most amazing alchemist I have ever seen."

Li Ruoyou's eyes were filled with surprise. Previously, she had been slightly worried and doubtful about Qin Xiao.

But now, all doubts have vanished.

She had seen Luo Chen refine pills when he had a good relationship with the Li family.

Although Luo Chen was a bad person, Li Ruoyou still highly recognized his alchemy skills.

In Li Ruoyou's eyes, this person's alchemy process was already extremely excellent.

Compared to Qin Xiao now, he was a complete novice, not even qualified to carry Qin Xiao's shoes.

Xu Yiren watched Qin Xiao refine pills with shining eyes.

My face started to feel hot without me even realizing it.

Thinking back to her initial words when she questioned Qin Xiao's claim that he was a fraud, Xu Yiren felt incredibly ashamed at that moment.

It turns out that Qin Xiao really is a master alchemist, and I had misunderstood him.

After the alchemy is finished, I must apologize to Qin Xiao properly.

Xu Yiren is a person with a strict personality and never shows any kindness to anyone.

However, I still deeply respect and admire those who are truly capable, especially alchemists, whose status is above that of doctors.

Xu Yiren deeply admired and longed for her.

These things, however, remain unknown to anyone.

Just when the two thought that Qin Xiao's current performance was already amazing enough.

When Qin Xiao then displayed his alchemy skills...

Li Ruoyou and Xu Yiren were stunned on the spot.

For a moment, both women stared wide-eyed, filled with disbelief.