Chapter 701: The Matter of Taking an Apprentice 2

The civil and military officials below the jade steps immediately exchanged glances.

"His Majesty is so cunning."

If he were to let him announce it, then the vast majority of those who arrived would naturally be the court Alchemists of Eastern Ling; this is keeping the benefits within one's own circle, after all.

However, Great Master Rong Yun is no fool; how could he possibly agree?

Yet, Great Master Rong Yun's reaction was beyond their expectations.

Compared to Emperor Jing's excitement, Great Master Rong Yun's reaction was much colder.

The Great Master merely took a light sip of tea. Those eyes, dark and deep like a clear pool, were bright enough to see through all the schemes in the world. With a cold and indifferent expression, he said, "Seeing them is fine."

The Yaochi Fairy behind him showed no change in expression.

That makes sense. When it comes to Aptitude, strength, or background, who could compare to the little princess of the Yaochi Li Family? Even if they came to participate in the selection, they would only be cannon fodder.

At this moment, everyone was filled with envy that the Yaochi Fairy could gain the favor of Great Master Rong Yun.

Emperor Jing, however, had other plans in mind.

It would be a good thing if Li Yaoyao could be favored by Great Master Rong Yun, but if his own court Alchemists could also be taken in as disciples by Great Master Rong Yun, that would be a double blessing.

Therefore, Emperor Jing was quite interested in this matter.

The news of Great Master Rong Yun taking an apprentice spread from the Golden Throne Hall.

This news was like it had grown wings, spreading throughout the entire Imperial Capital in an instant.

On this day, Pharmacist Leng finally came out of the Pill Refining Room.

He had been in seclusion for half a month and gained quite a lot, yet as soon as he emerged, he was informed by the steward about the matter at the Golden Throne Hall.

How could he miss such a good opportunity!

Pharmacist Leng waved his hand and commanded, "Prepare the horses! Go to the Su Residence! Hurry!"

Although he could take Su Luo to see his Master privately, how could that compare to the legitimacy of the current situation?

When the steward heard this, he was just about to order the servants to harness the horses, but Pharmacist Leng followed quickly, mounted the horse, and rode away.

Leaving behind only the steward and the coachman, who looked at each other in dismay…

Pharmacist Leng rode at full speed toward the Su Residence.

Today, Su Zian was at home claiming to be ill.

Ever since that incident at the Su Residence, Su Zian had become much more haggard, and the entire Su Residence had fallen into silence.

"Master, Pharmacist Leng is here!" The steward saw Pharmacist Leng's horse from afar and, without waiting for him to get closer, ran over like a blur.

Su Zian was sitting in his study deep in thought, and upon seeing Pharmacist Leng arrive, he was overjoyed.

"Someone, quickly invite Pharmacist Leng in! Also, go and call the Fifth Young Miss, tell her Pharmacist Leng is here, hurry, hurry!" Su Zian ordered repeatedly in a flurry.

His Face was beaming with pure joy.

Su Jingyu was still lying in bed at this time, his bones feeling soft like a lump, unable to even muster the strength to lift his arm.

Madam Su was the same.

The gloomy Su Residence became lively and busy due to the arrival of Pharmacist Leng.

Pharmacist Leng left his horse and rushed into the Su Residence.

Before he could even stand still, he saw Su Zian walking up to greet him quickly.

Su Zian had a fawning and ingratiating smile on his Face: "Pharmacist Leng, please, please come in, please come inside."

Pharmacist Leng snorted, but considering he was Su Luo's father, he reluctantly gave him some Face: "Lead the way."

In the living room, they had just sat down when servants brought in tea.

Pharmacist Leng frowned slightly: "Quickly invite your daughter out."

Daughter? Su Zian's eyes lit up immediately!

He knew it! Since Pharmacist Leng had such a good impression of Su Xi, how could he really abandon the Su Residence?

Su Zian hurriedly ordered the servants: "Quickly, go and invite the Young Miss out!"