Chapter 315: Chapter 315: Promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist (Part 2)

At the Medicine Hall’s examination area.

Wang Gang’s expression soured as he listened to Yang Chan’s answer.

"After using Decomposition Grass to alleviate the symptoms, a common Antitoxic Pill can be used to neutralize the poison. After about a quarter of an hour of rest, they will recover. Then, taking some Qi Nourishing Soup will ensure a full return to normal."

"Pharmacist Wang, am I correct?"

Yang Chan looked at Wang Gang and asked in return.

"That’s correct."

Wang Gang felt very uncomfortable, but Yang Chan’s answer was flawless. He had no way to find fault, especially since three other Intermediate Pharmacists were present. After hearing such a detailed exchange, they all understood the situation.

The situation itself was not complicated. It was only because the disciples involved were ignorant of the circumstances that an incident occurred; otherwise, it never would have become life-threatening.

It was a classic case of their help being a hindrance.

He had deliberately made the question difficult this time, yet Yang Chan had relied on his own ability to find the correct answer among the numerous traps—and even managed to coax part of it out of his own mouth.

"I have no further questions."

Wang Gang glanced at Xu Gaocen and the others before speaking.

The Intermediate Pharmacist assessment was a comprehensive evaluation, so there weren’t a huge number of questions.

The scenario he had just presented, for instance, was an emergency situation. Treating it required a vast amount of knowledge; without it, one couldn’t save lives.

Since Yang Chan had answered correctly, he naturally wouldn’t press him with more questions.

To do so would be blatant targeting, which wouldn’t do him any favors either.

Besides, with so many Intermediate Pharmacists present, they wouldn’t let him get away with it.

The Cyan Yuan Sect did not belong to any single individual; it belonged to everyone.

"Since Pharmacist Wang has no more questions, I’ll proceed with the assessment on medicine formulation. This time, the topic is..."

Pharmacist Chang immediately took over the examination.

Everyone understood what was happening, so they didn’t waste any time.

The questions were standard, and Yang Chan answered them normally. His tone was amicable, a stark contrast to his earlier attitude.

The sections on meridians and Alchemy proceeded just as smoothly, which was more or less what Yang Chan had expected.

The Alchemy portion involved the Refining of a Lantian Jade Refining Pill. This was done right there at the examination area, as it didn’t require Earth Fire and the Refining time wasn’t very long.

Yang Chan passed quickly.

"Pharmacist Yang, congratulations. You’ve passed the Intermediate Pharmacist assessment."

After a brief discussion, Xu Gaocen and the other three examiners delivered Yang Chan’s final result, though it had been obvious throughout the entire process.

Previously, Xu Gaocen and the others had thought Yang Chan might be lacking in some areas of pharmacology. As for his Alchemy Ability, that was evident from the ingredients he exchanged for within the Cyan Yuan Sect—that was no secret.

News spread fast whenever someone could refine Elixirs like the First Revolution Nourishing Viscera Pill or the Cyan Spirit Pill.

Xu Gaocen also helped Yang Chan exchange his old Identity Token for a new one. This signified that from now on, Yang Chan was an Intermediate Pharmacist, his status equal to theirs.

They also gave Yang Chan a new set of robes—purple and white garments, which were the official attire of an Intermediate Pharmacist.

The other Pharmacists all offered their congratulations, including Wang Gang, who had intentionally given him a hard time. This was a common custom within the Cyan Yuan Sect.

...

Yuanqing Courtyard.

"Pharmacist Yang is back!"

The Maid, Xiaomei, had been waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing Yang Chan’s figure, she happily called out into the courtyard, just as Han Bingyu had instructed her to do.

Han Bingyu knew that Yang Chan was taking the assessment to become an Intermediate Pharmacist today, so she was naturally very concerned about it.

If Yang Chan could be promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist, the benefits she stood to gain would naturally be even greater.

This was true both within the Sect and within the Han Family.

The higher Yang Chan’s status, the more benefits she, as someone tied to him, would naturally receive.

The Cultivation Resources the Han Family sent her would surely increase, as they would use her to foster a closer relationship with Yang Chan. This was already apparent from the increasingly valuable Cultivation Resources they had been sending recently.

This was because the Han Family saw Yang Chan’s Alchemy Ability growing stronger and naturally invested more in her. These benefits, of course, fell into her hands, bringing her to the verge of breaking through to the External Refining Copper Skin Level.

The prerequisite for her to continue receiving these benefits was to remain by Yang Chan’s side, which was one of the reasons she had made her special request earlier.

Of course, the most important factor was still Yang Chan himself.

Cultivation Resources she couldn’t obtain from the Han Family, she might be able to get from Yang Chan. Moreover, by leveraging Yang Chan’s fortune, her own activities within the Cyan Yuan Sect became as smooth as a fish in water.

Pharmacists held a high status in the Cyan Yuan Sect. If Yang Chan were promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist, his standing would be even higher, and the resulting benefits that trickled down to her would naturally be even greater.

"Pharmacist Yang, you’re back."

Han Bingyu took the initiative to welcome Yang Chan into Yuanqing Courtyard.

"Mhm."

Yang Chan nodded at her words and stepped inside.

"Did the assessment go well?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Han Bingyu couldn’t discern the result from Yang Chan’s expression. After a moment’s thought, she decided to ask.

’If he passed, I’ll congratulate him. If he didn’t, I’ll comfort him, using that special massage technique of mine to make him forget his troubles.’

’If one person isn’t enough, I can double up.’

"It went very smoothly. I’ve been promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist."

Yang Chan replied calmly.

’Becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist is a matter of course for me. I could have been promoted long ago; if not for my desire to keep a low profile, I would have done so before my trip to White Jade City.’

’This was already a delay.’

’If I hadn’t sensed that something was amiss, and if it weren’t for all the Superior Spirit Medicine being sent back, I might have delayed it even longer. But as things stand, the timing is just right.’

’From now on, my status within the Cyan Yuan Sect is elevated once more, and I’ve become even more important.’

"They gave me two sets of Intermediate Pharmacist robes. Come inside with me and help me try one on."

Yang Chan said, looking at Han Bingyu beside him.

Ever since he had Maids, he had delegated many tasks to them, saving him a lot of time. And the small matter of dressing was something Han Bingyu had voluntarily taken upon herself.

Usually, whenever she was in Yuanqing Courtyard, she would actively help him.

"Alright!"

Only then did Han Bingyu snap back to reality. Although she had anticipated this news—she had been mentally prepared ever since Yang Chan left for the Medicine Hall to take the Intermediate Pharmacist assessment—hearing it now still filled her with a pleasant surprise.

The two of them entered the bedroom. A short while later, Yang Chan was dressed in a set of purple and white robes—the distinctive attire of a Cyan Yuan Sect Intermediate Pharmacist.

Anyone walking through the Cyan Yuan Sect in these robes would have their identity recognized immediately.

"It’s a perfect fit!"

Han Bingyu couldn’t help but reach out and smooth the fabric of Yang Chan’s new robes as she spoke.

A fervent gleam appeared in her eyes.