"Are you serious, Ray Zhao? You really think you can talk big in front of me?"
Lucy Sun listened to Evan Lin's words, holding back her expression for a long time.
She had originally wanted to scold him.
But her master had said, even if you look down on him, you can't show it. So Lucy didn't dare continue cursing, her face only growing uglier. "Lily Liang, maybe you should take this kid and leave."
"Just pretend I never saw you. Don't hang around here chattering—leave. This isn't the place for wannabes."
"My master is a good person, not one to stoop to your level. But being good doesn't mean he should be humiliated by someone like you!"
Lucy was furious, her chest heaving.
"What do you mean, spare our lives?"
Chloe Cheng used to look down on Lily Liang and Evan Lin, but rarely mocked them outright. Now, hearing Evan's words, she couldn't help herself: "Are you confused or something? My master said he's not going to stoop to your level—that's because he's magnanimous!"
"But who are you, and what gives you the confidence to say you'll spare our lives?"
"You're the ones who should be grateful I'm sparing you!"
Her eyes flashed with anger. It was the first time she'd met someone as shameless as Evan Lin—not only did he get away with it, he kept pushing their limits, again and again, like he was born to slap faces.
"Big talk, huh."
Tim Xu snorted coldly. The Mortal Dust Trial was about to begin.
"My master learned pill-refining from the Pill King. And who are you, to dare claim you can instruct my master in pill-refining?"
The group looked displeased, especially Ray Zhao.
But at this moment, nobody stepped forward to start a fight.
"Youth-Preserving Beauty Pill?"
"Who taught you?"
"That's right, it's the Youth-Preserving Beauty Pill."
Evan Lin shook his head. "Don't waste time—show me your pill-refining skills, or have your master, the Pill King, come here."
Evan spoke bluntly.
He wasn't particularly interested in Daniel Ward, but he was more curious about the Pill King.
Earlier, Sumer Su and Ray Luo appeared together in Beijing. If his guess was right, Sumer was probably learning pill-refining from the Pill King.
"Ridiculous. Any pill heritage unknown to me is probably just useless tricks from some backwater village."
Daniel Ward sneered, waving his hand dismissively.
"Enough. I won't stoop to your level."
"I'll just pretend I didn't hear what you said."
"But don't worry. Even though your words annoyed me, I'm not so petty as to do anything to you."
Daniel Ward doesn't like bullying the weak, but he also hates wasting time.
After finishing his speech, Daniel Ward didn't look at Evan Lin anymore.
Lily Liang breathed a sigh of relief. She had wanted to drag Evan Lin away from this place.
But then Daniel Ward turned to look at Lucy Sun and the others.
"Since Wang Xue and Chen Renren are already out, this time's Seeking-Pill Trial will be contested by the four of you."
"The winner can use my pill furnace for a month and receive seven days of my guidance."
Daniel Ward spoke indifferently, but when discussing pill-refining, his tone unconsciously grew more proud.
Alchemists are noble. Since the time of Qin Shi Huang, wandering magicians served royal families, and even pill-refining hermits in the wild were coveted by powerful clans.
After taking disciples, Daniel Ward only gave monthly guidance at first. Most of the time, his disciples had to figure things out themselves, while he focused on his own pill arts.
As for Daniel Ward's pill furnace, it's a magic artifact. Using it not only refreshes the mind but also helps control the heat better, improving pill-refining techniques.
Normally, Daniel Ward treats it as a treasured item. Even his own disciples aren't allowed to use it.
As soon as Daniel Ward spoke, the four disciples' faces lit up, their eyes burning with excitement.
"Alright, let's start."
Daniel Ward didn't look at Evan Lin anymore. He wasn't interested in wasting words on a clueless, arrogant kid. "Show the pills you found on your trip. Explain their effects and potential. They don't have to be for cultivation—anything unique counts."
"Let me and Senior Brother Zhao go first."
Lucy Sun stepped forward and took a porcelain bottle from her pocket.
She poured out a pill from the bottle.
As soon as the pill left the bottle, a rich medicinal aroma spread throughout the area.
"Hmm?"
Even from a distance, Daniel Ward caught the scent and was slightly surprised.
His gaze sharpened as he stared at the pill in Lucy Sun's hand. It looked beautiful.
The pill had a faint yellow hue—soft and gentle, not glaring. Though its appearance was a bit uneven, its aroma was truly irresistible.
"It smells wonderful."
Lily Liang sniffed and looked at Lucy Sun, her eyes full of surprise.
Chloe Cheng and Tim Xu were also surprised, staring intently at the pill.
"This pill isn't for strengthening the body. Its use is quite unique."
Zhao Rui stepped forward with a smile. "Honestly, getting this pill was pure luck."
"Previously, Junior Sister Sun and I went to Jiangnan to seek pills. We heard that in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region, a pill was popular among women for preserving beauty and even rejuvenating appearance. So, we asked around everywhere for it."
"Beauty Pill?"
Before Zhao Rui could finish, Lily Liang suddenly cried out.
"That's right, it's the Beauty Pill."
Ray Zhao glanced at Lily Liang. "Surprising. You may not have much background, but you do have some insight."
"But this isn't an ordinary Youth-Preserving Beauty Pill."
"Normal Youth-Preserving Beauty Pills use herbs aged maybe ten or twenty years. But this one was made with herbs over a hundred years old!"
As he spoke, Zhao Rui puffed out his chest.
You can't find this kind of Youth-Preserving Beauty Pill anywhere on the market today. Compared to regular pills, its effects are stronger and last longer—enough to keep a woman's face ten years younger for a whole decade! This is the real deal, the ultimate appearance-preserving divine pill.
Lily Liang had never seen a Youth-Preserving Beauty Pill, but she'd certainly heard of it.
But since Angel Epoch Corporation is based down south, far from Beijing, and their Youth-Preserving Beauty Pills are always sold out, it's nearly impossible to get your hands on even one.
As for Youth-Preserving Beauty Pills refined from century-old herbs—those are practically unicorns.
Hearing about the pill's miraculous effects, Lily Liang couldn't help feeling envious.
What woman doesn't love beauty?
"This pill truly is marvelous."
Daniel Ward thought for a moment, then nodded approvingly.