Survival at Sea: I Became Number One by Growing Mushrooms

Master Fei looked smug and even called his apprentices to prepare for the live broadcast, wanting to permanently tarnish the Pharmacist Association's reputation.

He had been subjected to gossip and backbiting because of some minor frictions with the Pharmacists Association.

Now, he wants to completely clear his name of these stains. Once the reputation of the Pharmacists Association is ruined, he will no longer have to bear the title of a traitor to the association.

He could even use the Pharmacists Association to completely whitewash himself and become someone who refused to associate with such despicable Pharmacists Association members.

Of course, the president knew about Master Fei's plans, but it was thanks to his own ulterior motives that the president was able to outmaneuver him.

The president pretended to hesitate, but had no choice but to send people to prepare for the live broadcast.

He arranged for someone to retrieve the exam recordings, and even personally supervised the process, fearing that the Pharmacist Association might tamper with the recordings. Everything was done by Master Fei himself, leaving him no room for criticism of the association.

By the time the live stream started, half an hour had already passed. Master Fei had gone to great lengths to promote the event so that more people would know about it, even arranging promotional channels in major cities.

Once the association started its live stream, a large number of onlookers quickly flocked in, including the presidents of various associations.

The president cleared his throat and said, "Regarding Mr. Fei's accusations that our Pharmacist Association assisted candidates in cheating and targeted him during the exam, we will respond live by recording the exams of both of them and replaying the recordings. However, we will pursue Mr. Fei's defamation of the association to the end."

Master Fei sneered. Even now, he was still threatening him. He absolutely did not believe that anyone could become a level nine pharmacist so quickly; it was definitely cheating.

He watched the president struggle quietly. "Alright, you're not deliberately stalling for time, are you? Hurry up and play the recording."

The president said, "First, we will play Mr. Fei's exam video to respond to the questions he raised."

Master Fei sneered, making a last-ditch effort. Even if he played his video first, how long could it delay him?

Pharmacists from the Pharmacists Association were also watching the video recording in the lobby, from beginning to end. Many pharmacists asked, "Was this targeted? I didn't notice anything amiss."

Some onlookers also appeared at the Pharmacists Association, and some non-pharmacists were puzzled, asking, "Doesn't pointing fingers count?"

"Of course not. Isn't this normal procedure for examiners? Besides, the examination room is soundproof. How can this be considered targeted?"

"This Master Fei is a disgrace to our Pharmacist Association. He's despicable, a complete scumbag," a level 5 pharmacist said indignantly.

The entire Pharmacist Association was pointing fingers and gossiping, and the live stream even attracted many Level 9 Pharmacists to watch. As the saying goes, laymen watch the show, while experts see the details.

Seeing Master Fei's level of crafting skills, they couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh, making the same reaction as the examiners. Master Fei used to be known as the most talented person after Grace, but now he has fallen to this level. These are just some of the simplest recipes.

To avoid revealing the recipe and refining method, the crucible was blurred, but even if you can't see it, you can tell how bad the situation inside the crucible is.

They even had the nerve to say the association was targeting him, and many pharmacists started pointing fingers at Master Fei.

Of course, the video was played at a fast pace and finished playing in less than half an hour.

"Mr. Fei, do you have any further questions?" the chairman asked.

Master Fei's face turned ashen. He had also heard the discussions downstairs, all saying that he was ambitious but unlucky, but that he would be cleared of any wrongdoing once the next video was released.

"No problem, we need to focus on the cheating issue. President, hurry up and release it." Master Fei stared at the president and urged him.

The president didn't say anything this time and immediately released Xu Jiawei's exam video. When the first potion was being refined in the video, Master Fei felt something was wrong. This person's refining process was too smooth. By constantly adjusting the flame, he ensured the refining temperature.

Even the five prescriptions he chose were ones he didn't dare to look at. From the very beginning, Xu Jiawei's performance was far superior to his. Many level-nine pharmacists exclaimed that this person taking the exam was truly a master.

What gives Master Fei the right to question whether someone else cheated? Besides, the other person chose the most difficult formula and the refining process went so smoothly, while he chose the simplest formula and still messed it up like that. What gives him the right? Is it because he's shameless?

Soon after Xu Jiawei passed the exam, the experiment with the last formula began. After seeing Xu Jiawei fail repeatedly, many pharmacists shook their heads and sighed along with the examiners.

As Xu Jiawei made her final attempt, everyone watched with tense expressions, even slowing their breathing. The surroundings quieted down as everyone cheered her on. In the last minute, when Xu Jiawei successfully refined the last formula, the entire audience erupted in cheers, as if they themselves had succeeded.

"Is this the disciple of Grace? He's a true genius! He's incredibly talented, far superior to that so-called number one person after Grace, Master Fei. How dare he question Master Xu's cheating?"

"That guy surnamed Fei is shameless! The Royal Society must be out of ideas, accepting even this kind of trash!" A beautiful level seven pharmacist spat at Master Fei.

Master Fei was pale and seemed unable to stand. Hearing the conversation downstairs, he knew he was finished.

He glared fiercely at the president and said, "How dare you scheme against me!"

"Mr. Fei, this is what you requested. We haven't settled accounts with you for slandering us yet!" The chairman said aggressively, but he couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

Master Fei angrily flung his sleeves, but couldn't find a reason to say that the association was the problem, because he had done everything himself.

Even if he fails the exam, the association cannot revoke his level nine qualification; he is still a level nine pharmacist.

"Hmph, your association is secretly targeting me, I will never take the exam again." He also plans to spread the word after he leaves, so that even more level nine pharmacists will not take the exam, thus ensuring the original badge's value.

If no one takes the exam, then the badge will be a joke. He will still be a revered level nine pharmacist.

"Master Fei, take care." The president waved with a smile, finally having gotten his revenge.

The association did want to retaliate, but these were people from the Royal Association, and the president didn't dare to retaliate openly. As for losing face, it was his own choice, and the Royal Association couldn't use it against him. In fact, he could even cause trouble for the Royal Association because of this.

I wonder if the Royal Society will still protect Federer after watching the live stream.

The president, seeing Xu Jiawei standing quietly to the side, said, "Elder Xu, we owe you a lot this time."

"It's alright, I just happen to have a grudge against him, it's just a side thing." Xu Jiawei finished speaking, glanced at the time, it was already so late, it seemed that she was going to miss the mage level exam today, but she had vented her anger today, so it was not bad, and she felt better.

"It's getting late, I have to go," Xu Jiawei said.