CH 109

Chapter 109: Xiao Qinglan's Apology

Xiao Qinglan stubbornly refused to speak, unwilling to believe that Xiao Qingyang could really concoct the medicine. She insisted that the teacher should inspect it and expose Xiao Qingyang's true colors.

In fact, not only Xiao Qinglan had doubts, even the teacher who had witnessed the entire process was undecided.

The teacher didn't suspect Xiao Qingyang of cheating. After all, the class was present throughout the process, and they could easily tell if he had cheated or not. The main reason for the hesitation was that Xiao Qingyang's method and order of concocting medicine were different from others. He had initially thought that the concoction was bound to fail, but to everyone’s surprise, the medicine had succeeded.

That was the most astonishing part for them.

The teacher had wanted to personally test the effectiveness of the medicine concocted by Xiao Qingyang, but he was hesitant to say it directly. It would seem like he was also doubting Xiao Qingyang, which could potentially harm his feelings.

However, with Xiao Qinglan's persistent demands, the teacher found a suitable reason to proceed with the testing.

Xiao Qingyang had no objections to the teacher testing the medicine. After all, the medicine was genuine, and he had nothing to fear.

In order to ensure fairness, the teacher personally tested the effectiveness of the healing medicine in front of the entire class. However, the results of the test greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Is this real or am I seeing things? Did my eyes deceive me?" Some students couldn't believe what they were seeing and rubbed their eyes vigorously. But the test results remained the same, leaving them uncertain, so they asked their classmates around them.

The reactions of other students weren't much different. They were all stunned.

"I think my eyes are playing tricks on me. Why did I see the test results as a Grade 1 medicine?"

"You're not alone. I saw it too. Grade 1 healing medicine. Was it really concocted by a fellow freshman? Why is he so outstanding among us freshmen?"

Indeed, Xiao Qingyang had chosen to concoct a Grade 1 healing medicine.

While it was rare for a freshman to be able to concoct a Grade 1 medicine, it had happened in history. However, it was extremely rare for a freshman to concoct a Grade 1 medicine of such high quality.

It was well known that each grade of medicine could be further divided into lower, middle, upper, and peak qualities.

Typically, novice alchemists who have just started learning about medicine can only produce lower-grade potions. Even experienced and renowned alchemists may only achieve upper-grade quality when concocting lower-grade potions. Achieving peak-grade quality is incredibly rare, even for master alchemists. Such potions would immediately be snatched up as soon as they appeared.

But what did he witness today?

He saw a freshman produce a peak-grade potion. Whether it was a stroke of luck or a coincidence, it demonstrated Xiao Qingyang's extraordinary talent in alchemy, his future prospects were beyond imagination.

Even the teacher's gaze toward Xiao Qingyang became subtly complex.

A person of this caliber must be befriended, not offended.

Moreover, the teacher had always been fond of nurturing talent, and now he liked Xiao Qingyang even more.

Xiao Qinglan observed the entire testing process, fearing that the teacher would help Xiao Qingyang cheat or that he would resort to some trickery. She paid close attention to the test results.

Among the entire class, Xiao Qinglan was undoubtedly the most unwilling to accept the outcome.

"It's impossible! How could he possibly produce a Grade 1 potion?" Xiao Qinglan exclaimed in disbelief, even forgetting her disguise.

"Your eyes are merely decorations. Do you consider the eyes of the entire class to be decorative as well? So many students witnessed Xiao Qingyang personally concocting the potion right here in this laboratory. Yet, you dare to deny the results. I seriously doubt your intentions," Meng Chenhan sharply retorted, leaving Xiao Qinglan speechless.

What could Xiao Qinglan say?

If she refused to acknowledge that Xiao Qingyang had produced the potion himself, it would mean admitting that the eyes of the entire class were merely decorations.

Although she had a powerful background and a high opinion of herself, she wasn't foolish enough to antagonize the entire class. But asking her to admit that Xiao Qingyang made the potion was something she absolutely couldn't do.

"You lost. Apologize now. You were being dishonest and refused to acknowledge the truth. You insisted on the teacher testing Xiao Qingyang's potion. Now that the potion has been tested in front of the whole class, it's time for you to apologize," Meng Chenhan demanded, giving her no room to escape.

Xiao Qinglan had no excuse left to evade the situation. However, apologizing to Xiao Qingyang, that worthless person, in front of the whole class was something she simply couldn't do. It would be no different from publicly humiliating herself.

Xiao Qinglan and Meng Chenhan's bet had been made in front of the entire class, and now that the outcome was clear, everyone was watching intently. Most eyes were focused on Xiao Qinglan.

Normally, the gazes directed at her made Xiao Qinglan feel superior and gave her a sense of superiority. But now, she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

"Xiao, you lost. It's time to apologize," a girl who usually couldn't stand Xiao Qinglan took the opportunity to kick her while she was down.

At that moment, another classmate chimed in, urging Xiao Qinglan, "Xiao, you made the bet and lost. It's time to apologize."

Following suit, several classmates joined in. It was evident that they were all on Xiao Qingyang's side, whether they disliked Xiao Qinglan and wanted revenge or saw Xiao Qingyang's talent and wanted to curry favor remained unknown. The situation was overwhelmingly against Xiao Qinglan.

Xiao Qinglan clenched her lips tightly, feeling the pressure from her surrounding classmates. She felt incredibly aggrieved and humiliated. She wanted to refuse to acknowledge the result, but as long as she was in this class, she couldn't avoid it.

"I'm sorry!" Xiao Qinglan reluctantly apologized to Xiao Qingyang, her voice choked with emotion and her expression filled with resentment. She looked as if she had been bullied mercilessly. After speaking, she covered her face and ran out of the classroom.

"Xiao Qingyang, are you still a man? Is it necessary to bully a girl over such a small matter?" A male student who liked Xiao Qinglan couldn't bear it any longer and criticized Xiao Qingyang.

"Yeah, you made Qinglan cry. Have you no shame?"

"I never expected you to be this kind of person. What's the point of bullying a girl? If you have the guts, let's settle it in the dueling arena."

Xiao Qingyang had yet to respond when some girls who had been listening couldn't hold back anymore and retorted at the boys.

"Oh, so this is what you call being a man? Can't differentiate between right and wrong? Can't you see who started the trouble?"

"What does this have to do with Xiao Qingyang? She started the bet herself. Now that she lost, she's acting as if she's been bullied. How hypocritical. If she couldn't afford to lose, she shouldn't have made the bet in the first place."

"That's right. And all of you, you revolve around Xiao Qinglan all the time. In the end, you can't even distinguish right from wrong. Do you have any principles left?"

Never underestimate any girl. Just one girl's fighting spirit alone was enough to make a group of boys retreat. And when multiple girls joined the fray, the boys couldn't even utter a word and their faces turned red.

"Xiao Qingyang, don't mind those idiots. They're just jealous of you. But you're really amazing, to be able to produce a Grade 1 potion. We're in the same class, so why is the difference between people so huge?" The girls who had just silenced the boys with their fierce retorts suddenly turned soft, cute, and harmless as they smiled.

"Yes, yes! How did you do it? You're truly amazing."

"I've made up my mind. I have a new male idol now, and that's you." One girl boldly pointed at Xiao Qingyang and unilaterally made her decision.

The girls in front of him gave Xiao Qingyang a gentle feeling. Although their words were a bit exaggerated, there was no malice or insincerity behind them. It all came from their hearts, so he had a good impression of these girls.

Xiao Qingyang didn't know how to respond to their questions, so he just smiled at the girls and quickly left the classroom, as if there was a flood or a fierce beast chasing after him.

After finishing the afternoon classes, it was still early, so Xiao Qingyang went straight back to his dormitory. His roommates were still in class at this time.

Xiao Qingyang went directly to his room, sat on the bed, and assumed a cultivation posture.

A lot had happened during this period, and he hadn't had time to cultivate properly. Taking advantage of the free time today, Xiao Qingyang decided to sort out the spiritual energy he had accumulated.

Spiritual energy was the foundation for a cultivator's advancement. It involved transforming the spiritual aura in the air into usable spiritual energy, which was the first step in cultivation.

However, this step alone was not enough. Cultivators also needed to regularly organize the accumulated spiritual energy in their bodies, allowing it to flow more smoothly through the meridians. This would ensure that when using spiritual energy, it would be more fluid and responsive.

Xiao Qingyang spent the entire night sorting out his spiritual energy. He even missed dinner. But in the end, he managed to organize the spiritual energy he had accumulated during this period. Instantly, he felt a great relaxation in his body, and when using spiritual energy, he no longer felt any blockages.