Not without reason

It's not that everyone doesn't believe in Baili Hongzhuang's abilities.

Wei Meidai had been learning alchemy from Gu Cangyun since she was young and has yet to become a first-rank alchemist.

Even so, Wei Meidai was considered a genius alchemist among her peers. Other than Liu Qinyue, no one else of the same age had the qualification to participate in the assessment to become a first-rank alchemist.

Baili Hongzhuang's incredible achievements in medicine had already left people astonished. If she also excelled in alchemy, then she would be considered extraordinary.

"Huan Lao, I don't know much about Baili Hongzhuang's medical skills, but isn't it an overstatement for her to claim that she is better than Meidai in alchemy?" Gu Cangyun raised his chin, his weathered face showing displeasure.

He had been greatly embarrassed by the previous incident, and he was determined to restore his reputation by belittling Baili Hongzhuang.

He didn't care about Baili Hongzhuang's medical skills. As long as her alchemy skills were lacking, it would be her fault!

"Master, this old man is really shameless!" Little Black's face was filled with resentment. This old man had no shame!

Baili Hongzhuang's pitch-black phoenix eyes were filled with a cold light. She was also extremely disgusted with Gu Cangyun.

Since the beginning, Gu Cangyun had always been causing trouble for her, and now he was trying to shift all the blame onto her.

She had seen shameless people, but she had never seen someone as shameless as him!

"You haven't even witnessed my alchemy skills, so why do you say that I'm making a baseless claim?" Her voice was cold and indifferent, carrying a hint of provocation. Since Gu Cangyun had no shame, she didn't need to care about his face either!

Gu Cangyun had initially planned to bring up Baili Hongzhuang's baseless claim and then later show that she couldn't pass the Alchemist Assessment. That way, Baili Hongzhuang would lose face.

However, he never expected that Baili Hongzhuang would question him in return!

"Baili Hongzhuang, my master is having a conversation with Master Huan. How dare you interrupt!" Wei Meidai had been watching from the side, waiting for an opportunity to speak. Seeing Baili Hongzhuang's disrespectful attitude towards Gu Cangyun, she immediately jumped in.

Baili Hongzhuang raised her eyebrow and glanced mockingly at Wei Meidai. "We are complete strangers. What does it have to do with you?"

Wei Meidai was taken aback. Why wasn't Baili Hongzhuang acting as expected? According to common sense, with such a big accusation, Baili Hongzhuang should be flustered. But Baili Hongzhuang seemed to be not concerned about it at all. Her retort left Wei Meidai at a loss for words.

Gu Cangyun furrowed his brows tightly. "Master Huan, your student is really unruly and lacks manners!"

Just as Gu Cangyun uttered those words, Baili Hongzhuang's black eyes suddenly deepened, followed by a sharp and cold light that shot straight towards Gu Cangyun.

Although Baili Hongzhuang couldn't confirm the identity of her biological parents, she absolutely couldn't allow others to slander her!

"Do you dare say that again?" Her voice was as cold as a snow-capped mountain, devoid of any warmth. Baili Hongzhuang's previous gentle and indifferent demeanor had vanished, replaced by bone-piercing coldness.

Although she despised Gu Cangyun, she refrained from acting out of respect for his seniority. But as Gu Cangyun became more and more excessive, she couldn't blame herself!

The sharpness in Baili Hongzhuang's words caused the atmosphere to stagnate. Everyone looked at Baili Hongzhuang in astonishment, never expecting her to speak such words.