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Chapter 3963: 4.1563 Poor Quality

Ni Hanzhi glanced at Yun Cong's calm face, a flicker of anger in her eyes. She stepped forward, supporting Grand Elder He Wen, and haughtily questioned, "Dean Yun, are you perhaps blaming my master?" Her master had expended immense effort and resources to refine this Soul Revival Pill, even suffering a spiritual backlash during the process.

"My master did produce the Soul Revival Pill," Ni Hanzhi said coldly. "One can only blame her own bad luck for not waking up even after taking it."

"Hanzhi," He Wen immediately chided her. He felt unspeakable guilt for only managing to refine a low-grade Soul Revival Pill. Now, hearing his disciple's forceful attempt to save his face, he felt even more embarrassed. He Wen was a benevolent man; he was deeply ashamed that he couldn't save Murong Xun, especially after wasting so many precious medicinal ingredients. It was difficult for an ordinary person to gather such a set of ingredients, let alone for something meant to save a life. He Wen sighed.

Then, he cast an apologetic glance at Yun Cong and Yun Piaomiao. "My apologies, Hanzhi is still young and ignorant. I hope the two of you won't take offense."

Yun Piaomiao and Yun Cong had already experienced Ni Hanzhi's temperament these past few days and didn't want to stoop to her level. However, Yun Cong's attitude towards He Wen visibly cooled. "If Grand Elder has no other matters, please return to the guest courtyard to rest."

Ni Hanzhi's personality was truly not endearing. At eighteen or nineteen, she was no longer a child of eight or nine; she should know better.

Grand Elder He Wen sighed and patted Ni Hanzhi's hand. "Disciple, let's go back first."

Ni Hanzhi's pretty face was cold as she supported He Wen towards the guest courtyard, grumbling discontentedly all the way. "Master, you've already been injured for their sake. Yet, look at their attitude; it's as if they're still very displeased with us!"

"Your master didn't bring her back to life."

"That's not Master's responsibility!" Ni Hanzhi retorted angrily. "Besides, Master was injured while refining this Soul Revival Pill!"

"What more do they want?" Ni Hanzhi grew angrier as she spoke. "Do they expect Master to sacrifice his life too?"

Grand Elder He Wen sighed deeply. "Hanzhi, I know you're concerned for your master and have good intentions. However, this time, your master wasted so many excellent medicinal ingredients to refine a low-grade, orange-veined pill." He Wen sighed. "Your master himself feels very bad about it."

Ni Hanzhi silently lowered her eyes and muttered with a pout, "They were the ones who invited Master to refine it. Besides, Master did refine the pill." Yes, he refined it, but the quality wasn't good enough.

He Wen looked at his beloved disciple and patted her hand. "I am the one who failed Dean Yun and the others. You shouldn't constantly argue with people."

Ni Hanzhi snorted. "Their disrespect for Master shows they don't even care about Medicine King Island." What was the status of Medicine King Island? Even entities like Shadow City and Fire Refining City would be extremely courteous when they met people from Medicine King Island. Yet, a mere dean of a Royal Academy dared to put on airs with someone from Medicine King Island.

He Wen sighed helplessly, "Dean Yun's attitude towards us has been excellent." He just wasn't as flattering as ordinary people, but his usual manners were very thoughtful, and he never neglected the master and disciple.