Courtyard Alchemy! Preparedness is Key!

After leaving the dungeon, the two walked on, passing through several official roads and palace gates in succession, only stopping outside the Golden Throne Hall.

This was a broad plaza, already crowded with people. A dense black mass filled the square, numbering well over a hundred.

Before long, Cui Shou'an led Li Bufan inside. Seeing how young Li Bufan looked, the crowd could not help but sigh inwardly.

This young man, who looked to be no more than twenty years old, was also here to treat the princess?

Amid the crowd, a burly middle-aged man approached. He wore an official uniform similar to Cui Shou'an's, with a long saber hanging at his waist. He was clearly a colleague.

Leaning close to Cui Shou'an, he lowered his voice. "Brother Cui, you didn't just drag someone over to make up the numbers, did you?"

"This kid looks far too young. Can he really do it? If something goes wrong, we won't be able to bear the responsibility."

Cui Shou'an shot him a glare and said sternly, "Brother Wei, watch your words! Don't let Li look young fool you—he's got the real goods. Just wait and see."

"I saw it with my own eyes. That skill of his is beyond what ordinary people can compare to." Though his voice was not loud, it brimmed with certainty.

Seeing Cui Shou'an take the matter so seriously, Zhuang Wei asked no more. He merely nodded. "All right. As long as you know what you're doing, Brother." He stepped aside, folded his arms across his chest, and gave Li Bufan several appraising looks.

Turning around, Cui Shou'an said to Li Bufan, "Brother Li, I'll have to trouble you to stay here for the next few days. Once nearly everyone has arrived, His Majesty will receive you all