Chapter 724: The Second Round of Competition 2

The Yaochi Fairy wore a rose-purple pleated skirt. Her appearance was stunningly beautiful, and her face carried a faint smile, making her look like a Fairy who had descended to the mortal world, refined and independent.

Time passed minute by minute.

Seeing that it was getting late, Su Luo, the main character, had actually not arrived yet.

For a moment, the crowd couldn't help but start whispering.

“Where is that little Concubine's daughter from the Su Family? Why hasn't she come yet?”

“Could she have automatically forfeited? After all, she is only at the level of a Junior Alchemist.”

“It really is possible. She had good luck in the first round, but this second round is a real assessment. How can a mere Junior Alchemist like her compare to the Yaochi Fairy?”

“Exactly, the Yaochi Fairy is already a High-level Alchemist! That little Concubine's daughter from the Su Family is definitely too scared to come.”

For a while, there was a lot of discussion among the crowd, and the situation was very unfavorable for Su Luo. The vast majority of people believed that Su Luo was going to forfeit.

Pharmacist Leng stood on his tiptoes anxiously, constantly looking out into the distance.

But no matter how much he looked, Su Luo's figure never appeared in his line of sight.

Pharmacist Leng was secretly worried: Where did this girl go at such a critical moment? She was late last time, and if she's late again this time, then it's really… Pharmacist Leng felt that if he were Great Master Rong Yun, he would also be angry!

Seeing this, the people from the Yaochi Li Family were secretly proud.

It seemed that the Stinky Girl indeed had self-awareness; she knew she couldn't win, so she automatically forfeited. This was understandable, after all, forfeiting was better than losing face on the spot.

Li Aoqiong gave a cold smile and intentionally mocked, “That girl from the Su Family really puts on quite a show, making Great Master Rong Yun and Your Majesty wait for her here.”

Li Yaoxiang also sneered repeatedly, “It seems this girl has automatically forfeited. But then again, how can a Junior Alchemist like her compare to our Yaoyao?”

Pharmacist Leng glared at Li Yaoxiang impatiently, “If your Yaoyao is so amazing, why didn't she win the first round?”

These words were truly sharp, pointing straight to the core.

Li Yaoxiang was suddenly choked up, his face flushed red, and he shouted loudly, “That was because someone was par—”

Meeting Great Master Rong Yun's deep eyes that seemed to hold a half-smile, Li Yaoxiang's heart trembled, and he turned his face away in frustration.

If he dared to shout on the spot that Great Master Rong Yun was partial, then Li Yaoyao wouldn't even need to take this exam; she could just pack up and go home.

Li Aoqiong, however, took up the conversation, “If Su Luo isn't coming, we can't just let Great Master Rong Yun and Your Majesty keep waiting, right?”

He intentionally brought up those two in order to incite public indignation.

Sure enough, prompted by his reminder, many officials from the Li Family faction stepped forward to petition.

“Your Majesty, since that Concubine's daughter from the Su Family has automatically forfeited, this round should come to an end, shouldn't it?”

“Even if she comes, it would be a lack of respect for Your Majesty and Great Master Rong Yun. What use is there for such a disciple?”

“The Yaochi Fairy is a hundred times better than her. Her passing the first round was just luck, otherwise she would have been eliminated long ago…”

Consequently, after hearing these negative voices, Emperor Jing hesitated and looked toward Great Master Rong Yun.

Great Master Rong Yun's eyes were deep and dark, and no one could see a single trace of emotion on that indifferent face.

Pharmacist Leng snorted twice, “Doesn't the Yaochi Li Family have a lot of confidence in Li Yaoyao? What, are you so afraid of competing with Girl Luo?”

“Who's afraid?” Li Yaoxiang glared angrily at Pharmacist Leng, who was always opposing the Yaochi Li Family.

“Oh, if you're not afraid, why are you insisting on canceling Girl Luo's eligibility to compete? Isn't it because you're afraid Li Yaoyao will be surpassed by Su Luo?”