Chapter 230 Lingering Ghosts
"Using the Great Elder to pressure me?" Li Hongyan was displeased.
"Elder Li, don't slander others! Mr. Chen is someone the Great Elder wants to see. If anything happens to him, I cannot bear the responsibility."
"You..." Li Hongyan gritted her teeth in anger.
She didn't pay much attention to Divine Doctor Lu, but the Great Elder was a powerful figure in the Medicine King's Mansion. With the Mansion Lord absent, the Great Elder managed the affairs of the Medicine King's Mansion. She dared not offend him easily.
"Hmph!" With a cold snort, Divine Doctor Lu, with Chen Xuan in tow, turned and left.
Li Jiajia watched Chen Xuan's retreating back, her heart in turmoil. She turned to Li Hongyan and said, "Auntie, how could that good-for-nothing Chen Xuan be a new elder of the Medicine King's Mansion? If he's an elder of the Medicine King's Mansion, how can I get my revenge?"
Li Hongyan's expression also flickered. Suddenly, she thought of something and immediately asked, "Jiajia, didn't you say before that that guy was just a small security guard and you didn't know how he learned medicine?"
"Yes." Li Jiajia nodded.
"Then it makes sense. I think he used the same trick to deceive people and I don't know what trick he used to fool Elder Lu into believing he knew alchemy." Li Hongyan's beautiful eyes flashed with cold light.
"Yes, that must be it. He struggles to treat illnesses, so how could he know the lost art of alchemy? He's definitely a big骗子." Li Jiajia quickly agreed.
"That's good." Li Hongyan believed she understood what was happening and was full of confidence. "He thinks he can become an elder of the Medicine King's Mansion by deceiving people? He's even shamelessly asking for a sacred medicine. Let's see how I expose him later!"
"Auntie, can I help with anything?" Li Jiajia asked blankly.
"Let's go! I'll take you to expose him." With that, Li Hongyan turned and left, still bearing a footprint on her. Li Jiajia revealed a hint of excitement and hurried to follow.
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"Mr. Chen, how did you offend Elder Li?" Divine Doctor Lu asked Chen Xuan, glancing at him. Chen Xuan explained.
Divine Doctor Lu was furious after listening.
"How did this Li Hongyan join the Medicine King's Mansion? Her abilities seem very ordinary." Chen Xuan frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Divine Doctor Lu revealed a hint of disgust. "Although Elder Li's strength is average, she is affiliated with the Liu family consortium in the provincial capital. The Liu family consortium injects a large amount of funds into the Medicine King's Mansion every year, which is why Elder Li was able to join the Medicine King's Mansion. When she came to the Medicine King's Mansion, Elder Li relied on the backing of the Liu family consortium, which is why she dares to be so arrogant." Clearly, Li Hongyan had left a bad impression on Divine Doctor Lu.
"So that's how it is." Chen Xuan smiled, his doubts cleared.
"Mr. Chen, Elder Li is very jealous and holds grudges. She probably won't let this go. Be careful," Divine Doctor Lu reminded him. Chen Xuan waved his hand, a confident smile on his face. "It's nothing. We'll deal with whatever comes our way." In the face of absolute strength, any retaliation is a paper tiger.
Divine Doctor Lu led Chen Xuan to the main hall. The Great Elder and others were already seated in the living room. Many elders of the Medicine King's Mansion were present in the hall.
"Elders, this is Elder Chen, the alchemist." Divine Doctor Lu introduced. The gazes of everyone converged on Chen Xuan, and they were slightly stunned. They clearly hadn't expected Chen Xuan to be so young and marveled at it.
"Welcome Elder Chen to the Medicine King's Mansion!" "With Elder Chen joining us, our Medicine King's Mansion will surely become even stronger." Many people stood up, their faces filled with enthusiasm, and applauded their welcome. Chen Xuan mastered the long-lost art of alchemy and possessed miraculous pill formulas. Although they were arrogant, they might not necessarily need Chen Xuan in the future, and they were eager to befriend him.
"Thank you all." Chen Xuan cupped his fists and responded to each of them. Divine Doctor Lu pointed to the crane-haired, youthful old man sitting at the head of the table and introduced, "Mr. Chen, this is the Great Elder of our Medicine King's Mansion. He is a renowned physician of this era and holds expert titles in various hospitals!"
"Greetings, Great Elder." Chen Xuan looked at the old man sitting at the head of the table and said respectfully. The Great Elder sized up Chen Xuan and said with a smile, "Elder Chen's mastery of the long-lost art of alchemy at such a young age indicates an immeasurable future."
"You flatter me, Great Elder. It's just some minor skills." Chen Xuan remained calm and humble. Seeing Chen Xuan's gentlemanly demeanor, the Great Elder's eyes showed a hint of approval. He had seen many arrogant individuals who were proud of their talents, and he was surprised that Chen Xuan was so low-key.
"Great Elder, I am willing to join the Medicine King's Mansion. Can the Medicine King's Mansion bring out that semi-sacred medicine that can extend life now?" Chen Xuan cut straight to the chase.
Just as the Great Elder was about to reply, Li Hongyan, along with Li Jiajia and Li Xin, rushed into the living room with angry expressions. Li Hongyan glanced at Chen Xuan, then looked up at the Great Elder and said coldly, "Great Elder, you absolutely cannot give that precious semi-sacred medicine to this liar!"
Seeing the three women from the Li family, Chen Xuan frowned. The Li family was truly a nuisance.
"Elder Li, what do you mean by this?" Divine Doctor Lu's face darkened, and he couldn't help but speak. Chen Xuan possessed the long-lost art of alchemy. If Chen Xuan were to join the Medicine King's Mansion, it would be of great benefit to the Medicine King's Mansion. Li Hongyan's usual arrogance was one thing, but if she ruined this important matter, she would not be let off lightly!
"Great Elder, and all the elders, please don't be angry yet. Let me explain this matter clearly." Li Hongyan scanned everyone and said loudly, "This guy was just a small security guard before. Relying on his medical skills, he later became a live-in son-in-law. In Jiangzhou, he curried favor with others and had a low character. How could he possibly know alchemy? You must not be deceived by this guy!" Regarding Chen Xuan's past, she had only heard a one-sided account from Li Jiajia, and what she said now was mostly fabricated.
The elders of the Medicine King's Mansion exchanged glances, looking at each other blankly. They hadn't expected Chen Xuan to have such a past, but they didn't know if it was true or false. The Great Elder also frowned. Divine Doctor Lu was furious and called out her name directly, "Li Hongyan! Don't spout nonsense. Mr. Chen knows the long-lost art of alchemy, and I saw it with my own eyes. Is there any falsehood?"
Li Hongyan let out a few mocking laughs. "Elder Lu, how old are you? You know better than anyone. What if your old eyes have blurred and you've mistaken something? Besides, how old is this guy? How can he know the long-lost art of alchemy?" Then, she looked at the Great Elder. "Great Elder, the Mansion Lord is absent now. I hope you will think twice before acting. We cannot let a thief deceive us out of our semi-sacred medicine."
Divine Doctor Lu was so angry he almost spat blood. "You..." The Great Elder frowned, revealing a hint of suspicion, and others were also moved.
"Great Elder, but you have already promised. Going back on your word would damage the reputation of the Medicine King's Mansion!" Divine Doctor Lu took a deep breath. The Great Elder nodded in agreement. "Indeed, and the Mansion Lord also knows about this matter. If it gets out that the Medicine King's Mansion does not keep its word, it will affect the Medicine King's Mansion's ability to recruit talent!"
Seeing this, Li Hongyan quickly said, "Great Elder, according to the rules of the Medicine King's Mansion, anyone who wants to become an elder of the Medicine King's Mansion must undergo an assessment. Assessing him will not affect the reputation of our Medicine King's Mansion." The Great Elder was somewhat swayed. If Chen Xuan was a heaven-sent prodigy, it would be one thing, but if, as Li Hongyan claimed, Chen Xuan was deceiving them to obtain the semi-sacred medicine, he would bear all the responsibility.
"Mr. Chen, are you willing to accept the assessment of the Medicine King's Mansion?" The Great Elder, having figured things out, turned to look at Chen Xuan. This time, Divine Doctor Lu said nothing more. Chen Xuan's strength meant he was not afraid of any assessment! Furthermore, he had a hidden agenda. If he could witness the art of alchemy one more time, it would be his good fortune from a past life. Besides, if they saw Chen Xuan's alchemy with their own eyes, who would dare to make trouble?