"When the alliance releases the task, you should already know that we will conduct an assessment, and only those who pass the assessment can actually take on the task."
In the Zhao family's mansion in Xianyun City, the housekeeper of the Zhao family looked at the dozen alchemists below and said with a smile on his face.
"Let's start the assessment. If we can't take on this mission in the end, we might as well go back early." An old alchemist whispered, and others agreed.
Most alchemists accepted this task because the task was simple, the reward was generous enough, and it was not too troublesome. In terms of mentality, they naturally wanted to solve it quickly.
"Everyone, please come over here."
The housekeeper of the Zhao family did not dare to neglect these alchemists and invited them all to a courtyard. There were more than a dozen alchemy furnaces neatly placed here, and all kinds of medicinal materials were also available.
"The assessment is very simple. It is also about refining beauty pills. In the end, whoever has the best beauty pills in terms of appearance and efficacy will get this task." The steward said solemnly.
None of the alchemists present had any objections. It is not troublesome to refine a furnace of beauty elixirs, and since everything is ready here, it would be even simpler.
Chen Fei found a place in the crowd, lit a fire and set up a stove, then checked the medicinal materials nearby and found no problems, and threw them all into the alchemy furnace.
The refining techniques of the alchemists present were also quite casual. Although they were not as rough as Chen Fei's, they were not far behind.
Within a moment, the courtyard was filled with the aroma of medicine. Within a quarter of an hour, Chen Fei opened the stove lid and took out the beauty elixir. The servants of the Zhao family hurried forward, carefully took away the elixir, and sent it to another place. In a courtyard.
The beauty elixirs refined by the alchemists were released one after another, and they were all sent to another place.
Everyone waited patiently for the results, but after a moment, the butler appeared in the courtyard.
"Thank you all, this mission was finally taken over by Master Chen."
The housekeeper of the Zhao family showed a trace of apology to the other alchemists and clapped his hands. The servants of the Zhao family gave each alchemist a gift box. The contents of the gift box were not expensive, but some of the alchemists looked much better. .
After a while, Chen Fei followed the housekeeper to another courtyard, where the sounds of warblers and swallows came from inside.
"Senior sister, you haven't been here for a while. If it weren't for the beauty pill today, would you still not come to see me?" Zhao Peixiu said a little unhappy.
"I came because I missed you. What does it have to do with the beauty pill? If you say that, then I will leave."
"Okay, okay, just think I made a mistake and don't leave. I still have a lot to say to you."
Zhao Peixiu quickly persuaded her to stay. Just as he was about to continue talking, he saw the housekeeper walking in with a stranger.
"Miss, Alchemist Chen is here." The housekeeper stepped forward and said with a flattering smile.
"Then let's get started. I want the elixir to be eaten when it's just come out of the oven. I heard that this has the best effect." Zhao Peixiu glanced at Chen Fei and urged the steward on the side.
Chen Fei glanced at Zhao Peixiu and Zhao Peixiu. They were dignified and beautiful. Even sitting down, one could see that both of them had excellent figures.
After just a glance, Chen Fei lowered his head and stopped looking. However, Chen Fei's nose moved unconsciously, and a very faint smell of medicine floated into his nasal cavity.
After becoming an alchemist, Chen Fei has become much more sensitive to various smells, which is a professional characteristic. The smell he smells now is an extremely high-quality trauma medicine.
Chen Fei didn't think much about it. If someone was injured and needed trauma medicine, it had nothing to do with him.
"Is this the fifty-year-old medicinal plant? It's quite rare."
"Yes, I got it by chance. My father also wanted to use it to refine other elixirs, but I begged for a long time before he agreed to let me use it to refine the beauty elixir." Zhao Peixiu said proudly.
"I did take advantage of you."
"Sister and I have nothing to be polite about. As long as you come to me often, I will be extremely happy." Zhao Peixiu said with a smile.
Chen Fei listened to the conversation at his two daughters' house and closed his eyes to rest. After all the medicinal materials were brought in front of him, Chen Fei opened his eyes and began to refine the beauty elixir.
Zhao Peixiu watched Chen Fei refining the elixir curiously, but immediately turned her head boredly. The refining of the elixir was completely different from what she had imagined, and it was very boring.
Chen Fei looked at the alchemy furnace, feeling the changes in the medicinal properties of the medicinal materials in the furnace, and adjusted it from time to time.
Compared with ordinary beauty elixirs, the medicinal properties of the medicinal materials have changed significantly over fifty years. If you are not careful, the refining may really fail.
Fortunately, Chen Fei is very familiar with the beauty pill, so even if the properties of the medicine change drastically, it is still under Chen Fei's control.
The aroma of medicine began to fill the courtyard, and it took two-quarters of an hour. As Chen Fei took off the furnace lid, the furnace of expensive beauty elixir was officially completed.
"Okay? Senior sister, come over quickly and take a look together."
When Zhao Peixiu saw Chen Fei taking out the elixir, he couldn't wait to pull her to the front of Chen Fei.
The medicinal fragrance was filled with fragrance, but two wisps of woman's faint body fragrance suddenly broke in. Chen Fei inhaled subconsciously, his brows wavered slightly, why did he feel a little familiar?
"Miss, the elixir has just been released. It's best to wait for a while before taking it."
When the butler saw that Zhao Peixiu wanted to take it immediately, he quickly stepped forward to dissuade him. Otherwise, Zhao Peixiu might get burned later, and his position as a butler would probably be over.
"knew."
Zhao Peixiu looked at the three beauty pills in the plate with a smile on her face. When there is one left, she can give it to her mother.
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Chen. Please come with me."
When the housekeeper saw the smile on Zhao Peixiu's face, he knew that he was extremely satisfied. He slightly bowed his hands to Chen Fei and led Chen Fei out of the courtyard. After all, it was Miss Zhao's courtyard, so it was better for outsiders to treat her as little as possible.
"Sister, what are you looking at that alchemist for?" Zhao Peixiu asked strangely.
"It's nothing, I just think his refining level is very high. If you need anything in the future, you can contact him."
"It's pretty good. I thought there would be two at most, but I didn't expect there was one more. It's really good." Zhao Peixiu laughed softly.
"Butler, stay here." Chen Fei took the thank you gift given by the butler and said at the gate, cupping his hands.
"Thanks to Master Chen this time, I will send someone to the alliance to complete this mission later." The butler said with a smile.
"Thank you!"
"I should be the one thanking you."
After a business exchange, Chen Fei left the Zhao family's residence and returned to the rented courtyard.
Along the way, Chen Fei frowned, feeling that the woman he saw just now in the Zhao family's residence seemed familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had met her.
"You're back. Did you complete the mission smoothly?" Chi Defeng couldn't help but expressed concern when he saw Chen Fei frowning.
"Well, it's done." Chen Fei nodded.
"Then why do you look so worried?" Chi Defeng asked strangely. The task has been completed, why are you still like this?
"I just saw someone at the Zhao family's residence. I always felt familiar, but I have never seen that face before."
This was what puzzled Chen Fei the most. If he had met him once, he would not forget him, especially the familiar body fragrance. Regarding Chi Defeng, Chen Fei had nothing to hide, so he told all his doubts.
"The taste is familiar to you, so your impression is too deep." Chi Defeng couldn't help but laugh.
"Yeah, I'm very impressed..."
Chen Fei's words suddenly stopped, as if a bolt of lightning flashed through Chen Fei's mind. Chen Fei finally remembered where he had smelled that smell. Wasn't it the witch he met on the mountain that night?
Because the distance between the two parties was very close at that time and the situation was tense, Chen Fei was very impressed by Shi Xuaqin's taste.
The reason why I couldn't remember it just now was because Shi Xueqin's appearance had changed and was completely different from what she saw that night.
At the same time, Chen Fei knew why he was so worried about the person just now. Because of the smell of the golden sore medicine, Chen Fei subconsciously connected these things together, but he was stuck for a moment and did not react immediately.
But what made Chen Fei still puzzled was that when he saw Shi Xueqin that night, Chen Fei was very sure that what he saw should be Shi Xueqin's true face.
Chen Fei could tell when Shi Xuaqin had changed his appearance. Chen Fei still had this kind of confidence. However, when he saw Shi Xuaqin again today, not only had his appearance changed, but Chen Fei still didn't notice anything.
Traces of disguise.
"In this world, besides the art of disguise, is there any other way to change one's appearance?" Chen Fei raised his head and looked at Chi Defeng. In terms of experience in the world, Chi Defeng did have much more experience than Chen Fei.
"Yes, and there are many ways." Chi Defeng nodded.
"Who are the ones who can't see any traces of disguise?" Chen Fei asked.
"So that you can't even see the traces of disguise?"
Chi Defeng's brows wrinkled slightly. He knew that Chen Fei's disguise skills were so superb that even Chen Fei couldn't see it. There were so many ways to change his appearance that there were very few that could be used.
Not much.
"Yes, I can't even tell." Chen Fei nodded.
"There is one that should match what you said."
Chi Defeng pondered for a moment and said: "Human skin mask! The refining method is unknown, and the wearing method is almost top secret, but as long as it is used properly, it will completely change its appearance."
"Human skin mask?"
Chen Fei thought of Shi Xueqin's flawless appearance, and estimated that only this kind of thing could do it. If it weren't for the smell of the golden sore medicine and the slight wisp of body fragrance, Chen Fei wouldn't be able to detect that something was wrong.
No wonder the Shenyan Sect cannot be completely eradicated despite repeated efforts. This enemy is completely hidden among the masses, even among the established aristocratic families in Xianyun City. It is indeed extremely difficult to detect it with ordinary methods.
Chen Fei thought that there should be nothing wrong with his performance in the Zhao family. The main reason was that when he faced Shi Xueqin, he used a fake appearance and a different body shape, so the possibility of being discovered was extremely low.
It is best to inform the sect immediately about this matter, but now that he has just returned from the Zhao family, he rushes back to the sect immediately. If Shi Xueqin is serious, it may be a bit dangerous. To be cautious, he can wait a day before returning to the sect.
People can't go back, but the message can go back first. Chen Fei wrote the message and released the homing pigeon.
"By the way, I haven't heard the sound of children playing next door in the past two days. Have they moved?" Chen Fei asked casually, suppressing the restlessness in his heart.
"Child? When did a child pass by in the courtyard next door?" Chi Defeng looked at Chen Fei with confusion on his face.