The Rebirth of the Legendary King
The Nine Recipes were written Origins

Before the second exam begins, the examiners check the results of the first exam. All potion experts know, if combining several medicinal ingredients into a new herb is a must for every herb expert. So, Master Shangxuan deliberately chose 10 kinds of medicinal ingredients that could not be combined into one to test the basic abilities of those herb experts.

He wanted a student who was to his liking.

Mr. Shangxuan's question is very difficult. Therefore, the participants mostly wrote three or two recipes, some even one.

"Mr Shangxuan, on this paper there are four recipes. I've never seen the last one either. Have a look" said one of the testers, handing the paper to Mr. Shangxuan.

Since then, Mr. Shangxuan had only seen at most three recipes. This is the first time he has seen anyone write four recipes. He reached out to take the paper and smiled, "The last recipe is not bad."

"Yuri Su. It should be from the Su Family. He wrote four recipes. He got 80 points" the examiner said.

However, Mr. Shangxuan shook his head, "Not 80. Out of the four recipes he wrote, only three were true recipes."

"Isn't the last recipe right?" the examiner was surprised.

"The last one is right, but the first one is wrong. However, since only a few people could write the final recipe, he got a score of 70," replied Mr. Shangxuan.

"Okay" replied the examiner. Heart's shaking. It seemed that this Su Yuri was quite talented. He also told someone to investigate.

Then, the examiner took out another piece of paper, "Master Shangxuan, Zhuo Shiaonian wrote six potion recipes!"

Mr. Shangxuan immediately took the paper and read it. His eyes sparkled, "These six recipes are really rare."

"This Zhuo Shiaonian indeed deserves such a reputation," replied one examiner. Everyone there knew that the winner was Zhuo Shiaonian.

Mr. Shangxuan read the six recipes over and over again, then put them down. But he hasn't left yet. He waited for another tester to deliver the paper again, but no one delivered it anymore. He remembered Ling. He felt a little disappointed.

Mr. Shangxuan is gone.

However, shortly after Mr. Shangxuan left, someone found Ling's answer paper.

"See this! Let's go find Mr. Shangxuan!" one examiner was surprised to see the nine recipes Ling had written.

"Why do you look so surprised?" ask his partner astonished.

However, when the examiner gave the paper an answer to his colleague, the colleague fell silent and fixated. He trembled as he held the paper.

"Nine recipes? Zhuo Shiaonian only wrote six, right?" said his partner.

"That's right! Let's find Mr. Shangxuan, " said the examiner.

However, before he came out, his partner stopped him, "Wait, look at his name."

"Chen Ling's? Which family is she from?" the examiner was astonished that he had never heard of the family name abroad.

"I've heard of him. He's been a hot topic lately. I heard from Zhuo Shiaonian, it seems like he has some connection with the Potion God Association. Oh, he also attended Star Academy," replied his colleague.

The examiner was instantly listless. The spirit of wanting to look for Master Shangxuan, collapsed just like that. The other examiners who heard this, they also lost their curiosity. Previously, they thought it was a talented child who suddenly appeared like Su Yuri.

It seemed like the nine recipes were written carelessly.

"So, what about this answer sheet?" ask the examiner.

"Look, he placed the two opposing medicinal ingredients together. Do you think it could be a potion? Obviously the person who wrote this has no basic knowledge," replied his colleague casually.

*

Three days passed so quickly.

Ling went to General Qiu's residence. Yuan who was not able to come, he did not want to miss again this time. Moreover, Liam who had yet to reach a high level herb expert, he was curious about how other herb experts were in making and refining potions. So, he also went with Ling.

Ling did not refuse.

However, before she left, A Shui sent a message. It was just that, back then Zhuo Xia was beside him. So, he did not read A Shui's message and kept his phone.

Their entourage arrived at General Qiu's residence.

Right now, it seemed like General Qiu knew that Zhuo Xia was coming. He had prepared someone to welcome him. That guy's gonna bring them in.

However, before they entered, someone walked over.

"It turns out Young Master Chen," Zhuo Shiaonian's voice sounded from afar.

"Young Master Chen seems to still be taking the test. I wonder how many recipes you wrote in the first exam," said Zhuo Shiaonian.

Ling and Zhuo Xia glanced to the side. Zhuo Shiaonian smiled brightly. However, the gazes of the two of them were no longer on Zhuo Shiaonian, but on the person beside him.

Ling recognized the person immediately. It was Wu Shao.

"Why? I came abroad just to shop. Miss Zhuo even allowed me to do this?" wu Shao asked as he looked at Zhuo Xia's sharp gaze.

Zhuo Xia only glanced at him and did not reply. He pulled Ling into General Qiu's residence.

Yuan stared cynically at Zhuo Shiaonian, "Our ling wrote nine recipes!"

After that, he chased after Ling.

Wu Shao frowned. He looked at Zhuo Shiaonian, "That Chen Ling actually wrote nine recipes?"

Before Zhuo Shiaonian replied, the elder of the Potion God Association said in a mocking tone, "Young Master Wu, Don't listen to that empty talk. The great physician can only write five recipes. How does one seem to be able to write nine?"

Zhuo Shiaonian hid his smile.

"The Great Lord wrote five and you wrote six?" Wu Shao glanced at Zhuo Shiaonian.

Wu Shao looked at Zhuo Shiaonian deeply and smiled, "I know your potential is great, but I didn't expect you to be so talented. I think Master Shangxuan will definitely accept you as his disciple."

"Maybe it didn't happen. What if something unexpected happens?" Zhuo Shiaonian chuckled. But in his heart said that no one abroad could match him.

*

Zhuo Xia and the others had already arrived at the main hall.

Zhuo Xia was invited to a special seat. Yuan and Liam followed Ling into the audience.

"Miss, we have already come to that place," Zhuo Nan said with a serious expression and a soft voice.

"What's the situation?" zhuo Xia asked in a soft and slow voice as well. He poured himself a cup of tea.

Zhuo Nan trembled in fear and replied, "When our people arrive, the fortress has disappeared. Someone must be a step ahead of us."

"Who?" Zhuo Xia glanced at him.

Zhuo Nan broke out in cold sweat, "We, didn't find those people. We, just found a trace that was on the ground. A big X hurly!"

Zhuo Xia froze. His eyes are getting deeper.

"Do we have to ...," Zhuo Nan glanced at Zhuo Xia hesitantly.

"no need. Let's just say this never happened" Zhuo Xia replied. His voice was calm, but Zhuo Nan was even goosebumps hearing him.

Wasn't it then that Zhuo Xia risked his life to investigate the matter? He doesn't even care about his health. But now he doesn't care anymore and thinks it never happened?

Although Zhuo Nan felt strange, he did not ask anymore.

*

In the main hall, Ling, Yuan, and Liam stood together. Su Wen Ai did not come with them as she had to resolve some issues with A Shui.

The purple-haired woman circulated her gaze and looked at Ling. His eyes immediately sparkled, "I've been looking for you for a long time. I finally found you."

"It turns out you are," Ling smiled and recognized the woman.

"This is my friend, Yuan and Liam," Ling said, introducing the two of them.

The three of them also greeted each other.

The purple haired lady said if her name was Su Yuri.

While Mr. Shangxuan was sitting in the main seat. The examiner opened a notebook containing the first test scores and rankings, "The results this time are very fair. Our own teachers examined it. If you write one recipe correctly, it will get 20 points. If you guys write a rare recipe, then we add 10 points."

"The first position, Zhuo Shiaonian, is 120 points" the examiner said.

The main hall was in an uproar.

Su Yuri was also so excited that her face turned red, "Young Master Chen, you heard that, right? Six! He wrote six recipes and they were all right."

Wu Shao glanced at Zhuo Shiaonian and nodded in satisfaction.

The examiner calmed everyone down and continued reading, "Second position, 90 points ...."

"Fifth position, Su Yuri, 70 points ...," the examiner said.

Su Yuri who heard this widened her eyes. He was gaping and in disbelief if he was in fifth position.

Ling frowned. Although he is not sure if all the recipes written are true, at least he is very sure if three of them are true. The examiner had finished reading out the grades and ratings, but there was no name. Yuan and Liam were originally looking forward to this. They were astonished that Ling's name was not mentioned. They knew very well Ling's talent in potions. Even Master Cai had to chase him to the Bo Family. It was not that Liam was arrogant, but he felt that the people present at this moment were not as talented as Ling. However, Ling's name wasn't even there.

"Ling, you wrote nine recipes, right?" ask Liam slowly.

"really. Even if it's wrong, I'm pretty sure three of them are right" Ling replied, putting one hand in his pocket.

Liam and Yuan looked at each other. Before Ling could raise his hand, Yuan had already lost control. He protested to the examiner, "Tester, I'll report if you've been unfair!"

"What's wrong?" ask the examiner confused.

"Chen Ling wrote nine potion recipes. Why didn't you mention her name?" Yuan was blatant.

The examiner smiled mockingly, "You're Chen Ling?"

"No, I'm his friend," Yuan replied crossing his arms around his chest. He was not afraid of anyone's eyes.

"Since you're not Chen Ling, I won't give you any explanation. We will continue with the next exam. You can go, "the examiner doesn't take Yuan's problem seriously. He asked someone to take Yuan away.

However, General Qiu knew that Yuan was Ling's friend. He did not dare to throw it out.

Right now, Master Shangxuan spoke, "Wait! He said that Chen Ling wrote nine potion recipes. Is that true?"

The examiner replied with a solemn expression, "Master Shangxuan, in Chen Ling's answer sheet, he did write nine potion recipes."

The main hall was back in an uproar. Mr. Shangxuan was stunned.

Wu Shao froze and the cup in his hand almost fell down. He turned his eyes to Ling.

Ling also looked towards him, but Wu Shao knew that Ling was not looking at him. Zhuo Shiaonian also trembled slightly. He did not expect Ling to actually write nine.

The examiner already knew this would happen. He shook his head, "He did write nine, but seven of them were just random."