Evil Emperor his wild consort (Regular Updates)

Pill Refinement

The Hundred Herb Hall was the biggest medicinal hall in the Azure Dragon Country. Here, there were only unwanted herbs; however, there would not be any herb that you cannot purchase.

Currently, a grey-haired old man sat inside the Hundred Herb Hall with his eyes closed, silently resting. Suddenly, light footsteps echoed from outside the door. The old man opened his eyes and his gaze fell upon the young maiden stepping into the medicinal hall.

This young maiden was very slim, and she adorned an oversized grey-colored cloth gown which hung unflatteringly over her skinny and weak frame. Her skin was fair, a beautiful and pleasant shade of ivory white, which was easy to remember over a single glance.

However, the old man took a brief glance at her and continued to close his eyes.

"Young lady, may I know what might you be looking for?"

The shopkeeper, upon seeing a customer, quickly went forward and asked with a smile.

"I can guarantee that the Hundred Herb Hall is the biggest medicinal hall in the country. No matter what kind of herb it is that you are looking for, we are able to provide it to you. Even if it is a thousand-year-old ginseng, our men can find it for you."

"I do not need thousand-year-old ginseng. However, I would like to have all the herbs listed on this prescription."

Gu Ruoyun then handed over the prescription to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper took at the list of herbs on the prescription and smiled, "Young lady, these are very commonly found herbs. Kindly wait for a moment, I will go fetch them now."

"Alright."

Gu Ruoyun nodded and took a look around the medicinal hall. Her gaze fell upon the old man who was resting with his eyes closed. An obscure glint flashed across her clear eyes.

This old man's power was not ordinary. He is in the very least at the level of the Martial King. Cultivators such as this were one of the best in Azure Dragon Country. How did he end up being a resident physician in the Hundred Herb Hall?

It seems like the Hundred Herb Hall came from a mighty background, much mightier than she had imagined...

"Hey! What kind of herb is the Hundred Herb Hall selling? You clearly said that this herb could heal the scar on my neck, why did it not have any effect on me after applying it?"

A luxuriously dressed lady stood in front of the counter and slammed the table aggressively. She was indeed very beautiful, with creamy skin and crescent moon eyebrows. Her bright eyes shone like the moonlight in a pitch-black night. However, at this very moment, she was spurting flames of fury.

On the lady's snow-white neck, an obvious scratch had marred its original beauty, a blemish in her otherwise perfect appearance.

"Young lady, you have only been using this medicine for a single day, how could it have any effect?"

The shopkeeper let slip look helplessness but showed no fear. He then patiently explained, "You have to go back and apply it continuously for half a month, then only will it heal and recover to your original skin tone."

"I do not care!" The luxuriously-dressed lady held up her head and puffed her chest. She grunted without sparing a glance, "Do you have any idea who I am? The Imperial Concubine is my aunt! If you make me angry, I will ask my aunt to issue an order to drive your Hundred Herb Hall out of the Azure Dragon Country!"

The Imperial Concubine?

Gu Ruoyun was slightly startled. This lady was a member of the Ling family. No wonder she was acting in such an overbearing arrogant manner.

One must know, that the Hundred Herb Hall was powerfully held in high regard not only in the Azure Dragon Country but also in other countries. This lady had dared to threaten to drive the Hundred Herb Hall out of the Azure Dragon Country; even the Imperial Concubine herself might not have the courage to do that.

However, Ling Yu had not given it much thought. In her eyes, the Hundred Herb Hall was just another regular merchant enterprise. They would not dare to oppose royalty no matter how powerful they were.

"You speak foolishly and much too boldly, young lady."

The old man who was silently resting slowly opened his eyes. Upon hearing his voice, the shopkeeper could not help but let out a relieved sigh. He said respectfully, "Elder Yu, this issue..."

Elder Yu did not reply to the shopkeeper. Instead, his intelligent eyes stared deeply at Ling Yu, "Young lady, in the Hundred Herb Hall, it doesn't matter if you're a commoner or a courtier, there are no exceptions! If you insist on comparing your higher ranking to us, then the Hundred Herb Hall would not welcome you any longer!"

"You..."

Ling Yu was angered until her face went pale. Since the Ling family was far more superior these days, she did not expect that a mere physician would dare to talk to her like that! That was going too far!

"Fine. You guys better remember this. If I, Ling Yu, do not have my revenge, I swear to never be reborn as a human again! When the time comes, don't say that I didn't warn you!"

However, after she said that, Elder Yu closed his eyes once more. Even when Ling Yu was stamping with rage, he did not spare her another glance...

"Young lady, I'm terribly sorry to have you wait longer. I'll go fetch the herbs now."

The shopkeeper said shamefully after Ling Yu left.

"Shopkeeper, is this the resident physician of Hundred Herb Hall?"

Gu Ruoyun's gaze scanned the place and stopped on Elder Yu. The corners of her lips curled into a faint smile as she asked.

"This..." Shopkeeper Zhao was slightly stunned, he carefully peeked at the old man who was closing his eyes to rest his spirit. He saw that the old man did not give any reaction, and continued, "Young lady, this is our senior, Elder Yu. He's also... our physician."

"Oh," as Gu Ruoyun stroked her chin, "I see that he's not very skilled. If not, how can he not fix a simple scar?"

"What did you say?"

Elder Yu opened his eyes fiercely and snorted, "A simple scar? You make it sound so easy! If it is merely removing the scar, then it is not a difficult thing; but to fix it on the same day, that is impossible. Wound or illness, they all need time to heal."

"If you don't have the skills then you don't have it. Why don't you just admit it?"

"Young lady!"

Seeing that Elder Yu's expression was getting darker and darker, Shopkeeper Zhao hurriedly interrupted Gu Ruoyun, "Young lady, please say no more. Elder Yu's skills are the best, even the royal doctors are no match for him."

"Is that so?" Gu Ruoyun snickered. A subtle glint flashed across her clear eyes, "If Elder Yu's medical skills are that great, I wonder if he'll be willing to have a match with this junior?"

"Alright!"

Elder Yu hit the table and jumped to his feet. He stared coldly at Gu Ruoyun, "What kind of match do you have in mind?"

"Easy! If I lose, I won't only apologize but I'll also recognize your medical skills as the greatest under the heavens. If you lose, then... I want this Hundred Herb Hall to be mine."

Gu Ruoyun waved her cuff and sat down. Her delicate and pretty face wore a confident smile.

Elder Yu was stunned for a while. He laughed loudly, "Girl, you have a big mouth. With just one bite and you want this whole Hundred Herb Hall to yourself! You still do not have what it takes to obtain Hundred Herb Hall!"

"What?" Gu Ruoyun toyed with her hair, "The great Hundred Herb Hall isn't brave enough to have a match with a little girl like me? Or are you afraid of losing, Elder Yu?"

"Losing? Humph. I, Elder Yu have never known the meaning of losing! The only thing is that this Hundred Herb Hall isn't mine, I cannot make any decisions. If you truly want to have a match with me, let me decide after talking to the Little Lord."

Truth be told, Gu Ruoyun could guess Elder Yu's identity based on the shopkeeper's attitude towards him that he was not an ordinary physician. But no matter how powerful he was in the Hundred Herb Hall, he was at most a supervisor or an elder. Her aim was to get the people behind Hundred Herb Hall.

Not to mention since she was new here, she must have the power to back her up!

Hundred Herb Hall was undoubtedly the best choice!

The most important part was that after she has conquered Hundred Herb Hall, she wouldn't have to worry about herbs anymore.