Jia Xingtian's Shock!

Princess Yao Yue of the Gama Empire Royal Family currently wore an expression of utter shock.

She was staring at the medicinal pill Xiao Yan had just refined before her.

The grade of the pill far exceeded the third-grade level.

It even surpassed the peak third-grade pill she had refined herself.

Could it have actually reached the fourth grade?

A look of astonishment immediately appeared on Princess Yao Yue's face.

She could hardly believe it.

She could not believe that this was something refined by Xiao Ze.

No way? This guy doesn't look like much.

To think he could refine a fourth-grade medicinal pill.

And it's even from a common prescription like the Rejuvenation Powder.

One had to understand.

Being able to refine a common prescription into a fourth-grade pill tested far more than just an alchemist's luck.

It required precise control over the heat.

It also involved one's own strength and various other aspects.

At this very moment, Jia Xingtian walked over.

Based on his understanding of Xiao Ze, since Xiao Ze had spent over an hour refining the pill, the grade must be extraordinary.

At the very least, it would not lose to his great-granddaughter's work.

Thinking of this, Jia Xingtian immediately stepped forward and took the pill from Princess Yao Yue's hand.

"Great-Grandfather."

Princess Yao Yue spoke slowly, looking like a deflated balloon, having lost all her confidence.

Although Jia Xingtian did not know much about medicinal pills and was not an alchemist himself, he had spent a long time with Fama of the Alchemist Guild.

Having spent so much time together, he could still discern a thing or two about fourth-grade medicinal pills.

At the very least, the quality was on an entirely different level compared to the one his great-granddaughter Yao Yue had refined.

Therefore, anyone who wasn't a fool could see that this pill was at least of the fourth grade or higher.

"As expected of young friend Xiao Ze."

"A casual refinement results in a fourth-grade medicinal pill."

"And it's even from a common prescription like the Rejuvenation Powder."

Perhaps the members of the Xiao Family were not entirely clear on this, but Jia Xingtian understood it well.

To be able to refine an extremely ordinary prescription into a fourth-grade pill...

Just how difficult could it be?

"How about it, Yao Yue?"

"After witnessing the alchemy skills of young friend Xiao Ze,"

"you should be convinced now, shouldn't you?"

Jia Xingtian looked at Yao Yue and said.

Although Yao Yue was still somewhat unconvinced, she had to admit

that Xiao Ze was indeed very strong.

Even though she was a few years younger than him, the gap was not that large.

The fact that he could become a fourth-tier Alchemist

was truly remarkable.

"Fine, Xiao Ze."

"I admit that you are indeed very strong."

"Consider it my mistake for underestimating you just now."

Princess Yao Yue, after all, was still young, and as a princess of the Gama Empire Royal Family, she was naturally a bit willful and spoiled at times, but her character was not bad.

Having seen that Xiao Ze was truly a fourth-tier Alchemist, she admitted it generously at this moment, and even gave him her affirmation.

[You have gained the recognition of the Gama Empire Royal Family princess.]

[Random reward triggered.]

[Obtained one Red Treasure Chest.]

[Currently stored in the System Panel.]

Xiao Ze looked at the Red Treasure Chest

that had just been deposited into his system inventory, the corners of his mouth curling upward slightly.

He then immediately chose to open it.

"System, open the Red Treasure Chest immediately."

Without another word, he looked at the chest rewards displayed on the System Panel.

[You have opened a Red Treasure Chest.]

[And drawn the following reward from it:]

[You have obtained a peak third-tier medicinal formula.]

[Lingxi Pill.]

Xiao Ze looked at the System Panel, where he had just obtained the Lingxi Pill.

Although this pill was only at the peak of the third tier, it could not be considered very high-grade.

However, its true value lay in the fact

that this pill could help an Alchemist improve their control over flames, so in a sense, it was comparable to a fourth-tier pill.

After receiving the reward of the medicinal formula, Xiao Ze closed the system inventory, his consciousness and attention returning to reality.

He looked at Princess Yao Yue before him.

And beside them stood Princess Yao Ye.

At this moment, Xiao Ze.

Looked at the many people before him and spoke.

"Since the medicinal pill has been refined."

"There shouldn't be anything else, right?"

"You all chat slowly, if there's nothing else."

"I shall take my leave first."

"I still need to continue cultivating my strength."

"I won't keep you all company any longer."

After Xiao Ze finished speaking.

He turned around.

Preparing to leave this place.

But at this moment.

Xiao Ning immediately jumped out.

Then pointed at Xiao Ze and accused him, saying.

"Xiao Ze, I'm afraid this is somewhat inappropriate, isn't it?"

"No matter how strong your cultivation talent may be."

"And no matter how excellent your alchemy skills are."

"Regardless of anything else."

"You are, at the very least, a subject of the Gama Empire."

"The princess of the Gama Empire Royal Family has come to our Xiao Family."

"That is an extremely important presence."

"How can you neglect the princess."

"Just because you want to cultivate?"

"This is truly too inappropriate."

Xiao Ning was also intensely jealous of Xiao Ze.

In the past.

He had always felt that the two brothers, Xiao Ze and Xiao Yan.

Were nothing but good-for-nothing trash.

Although he looked down on Xiao Yan.

He looked down on Xiao Ze even more.

Because no matter what.

Xiao Yan had at least once reached the realm and level of a Dou Zhe.

But Xiao Ze?

He was purely a piece of trash.

For so many years.

He had always been a waste stuck at the first stage of Dou Qi.

Yet in these past few months.

He had somehow reached his current level of strength.

And could even refine fourth-grade medicinal pills.

This made Xiao Ning very jealous.

Even his grandfather.

The Great Elder of the Xiao Family.

Regarded Xiao Ze with unusual importance.

He even frequently compared Xiao Ze to him within the family.

Scolding him for being useless.

For his strength never improving.

Therefore, over these past few days.

Xiao Ning had grown increasingly hateful and disgusted toward Xiao Ze.

And now, he had finally found an opportunity to condemn him.

He certainly would not let this opportunity slip by.

He stood upon the moral high ground to condemn him.

"Xiao Ze, even if you are the genius of our Xiao Family."

"Among the younger generation, there is indeed no one more outstanding than you."

"However, the Princess of the Imperial Family is the most noble existence in the entire nation."

"You are being far too rude."

"How is Her Highness the Princess supposed to view our Xiao Family?"

Xiao Ning condemned him.

The Great Elder's face turned livid at once.

If this were in the past.

Xiao Ning saying such things.

He perhaps would not have said a word.

But things were different now.

The alchemy ability Xiao Ze had displayed.

Was truly too astonishing.

It even surpassed that of the Imperial Princess, Yao Yue.

Yet this good-for-nothing wretch.

Had actually jumped out to stir up trouble at a time like this.

He just hoped he wouldn't be dragged into the pit along with him.

He immediately rebuked him.

"You scoundrel, Xiao Ning, what are you talking about?"

"This is no place for you to speak."

Xiao Ning replied immediately.

"Grandfather, I simply cannot stand Xiao Ze's rudeness toward Her Highness the Princess."

Yao Yue, who was standing before them, replied.

"It is fine. Since Xiao Ze needs to cultivate."

"Then go ahead; I do not consider this to be rude or offensive toward me."

The words Yao Yue spoke.

Were a slap to the face for Xiao Ning right then and there.

Leaving him feeling extremely awkward.