Taking the Apothecary Grandmaster Behind Doors.

Yang Wei successfully crafted the "basic fourth-grade" pill called the Blood Strengthening Pill. But what really blew everyone's minds was how he did it in mere minutes. And to top it off, when Huo Zirou insisted on her senior apothecaries double-checking the pill to confirm it was top-tier quality, they ended up declaring it was actually premium fifth-grade body refinement pill.

Just like that, Yang Wei won the wager against Huo Zirou.

...

Yang Wei retrieved the Blood Strengthening Pill and tucked it into his robes.

There was that look on his face; a casual yet assured one.

Turning to face Huo Zirou, their eyes locked, and she felt her body quiver with an unusual fear.

The air of pride she usually displayed slowly wavered.

Advancing slowly, Yang Wei addressed her calmly. "I trust you remember our agreement," he said with a measured tone.