Night.
Inside Xuan Hao Mansion.
As a Fourth-grade Alchemist, Xuan Hao naturally owned a sizable estate within the Imperial Capital!
At that moment, Liu Xi and Xuan Hao sat facing each other in a pavilion surrounded by artificial rockeries in Xuan Hao's courtyard. Hai Bodong and Lü Man had naturally been arranged in the guest rooms, but Qing Lin had remained standing by their side, claiming that she was Liu Xi's maid!
Xuan Hao spoke with some concern. "Disciple, while Heavenly Flames can improve the success rate of pill refinement, refining a sixth-grade pill is no easy task. Tell me honestly, what is your success rate for tomorrow's refinement?"
Seeing Xuan Hao's worried expression, Liu Xi felt warmth in his heart. To ease his teacher's concerns, he smiled and said, "Teacher, there's no need to worry. This isn't my first time refining a sixth-grade pill. I previously helped Elder Hai refine one, so I'm already quite familiar with the various changes involved in sixth-grade pills. I didn't agree to this rashly."
Hearing that Liu Xi had successfully refined a sixth-grade pill before, Xuan Hao finally relaxed. His expression eased as he said with a smile, "That's good, then. That old fellow Chemir was too reckless, making such a request out of nowhere!"
Liu Xi said, "It's no trouble. Tomorrow is the perfect chance for me to clear your name, Teacher, and help you vent some frustration. I'll let everyone know just how sharp your eye is!"
Looking at Liu Xi's determined expression, Xuan Hao said with satisfaction, "Hehe, those are just empty reputations. You, on the other hand, probably won't remain in the Imperial Capital forever. You've always had your own plans!"
After a pause, Xuan Hao sighed emotionally. "It's been about ten years, hasn't it? That little fellow from