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177: Second round of alchemy competition”The first round: basic identification and processing.”

The white-haired old Alchemist slowly spoke, his voice echoing throughout the venue.

”Lin Jingyu processed all the Materials perfectly, without any flaws. After unanimous discussion by all judges, it is announced that he receives a perfect score of one hundred points!

Liu Lili processed seventeen types of Materials, and most were handled appropriately, but some were not processed well and sustained damage. Her overall score is seventy-five points.”

As the results were announced, the venue immediately erupted in an uproar!

They had witnessed everything and knew Lin Jingyu was very strong.

But they hadn’t expected him to be so strong.

A perfect score almost represented an extremely high level of Alchemy.

It was truly unbelievable.

One must know that processing Materials is also an item in the assessment to become a formal Alchemist.

Previously, an Alchemist with a score of over ninety points could already be called a Genius.

Now, Lin Jingyu achieved a perfect hundred points, flawless.

It was so outrageous that it was hard to believe!

More gazes focused on Lin Jingyu.

They etched the image of this proud young man with a slight smile into their minds.

Liu Lili’s Face instantly turned pale, her body swayed, and she stared with disbelieving, wide eyes.

Li Duoduo even stood up abruptly, shrieking, ”This is impossible! He must have cheated! How could he get a perfect score! It’s absolutely impossible!

Our Lili has been diligently processing from the very beginning.

This little bastard only started when half the time was almost over; there’s no way he could surpass Lili.”

Although she already knew this would be the outcome in her heart, she couldn’t help but stir up trouble.

Gu Yue glanced at her coldly:

”Shopkeeper Li, mind your words. The judges have their own judgment. Lin Jingyu not only processed them perfectly but also cleaned all the Materials completely.

You are the shopkeeper of Daling Pavilion, don’t you even have that much discernment?

Are you questioning our fairness?

This time, we are giving Daling Pavilion Face, but if there’s a next time...”

The rest of the words were left unsaid.

But the coldness in his eyes was almost tangible.

Almost every Alchemist joins the Alchemist Association.

It also possesses many unique Pill Formulas and Spiritual Plants.

Although it is very loosely structured, if one offends the Alchemist Association, even Daling Pavilion would not have an easy time.

Li Duoduo dared not say anything more, only sitting down indignantly, her chest heaving violently.

Lin Jingyu’s expression was calm; he was not surprised by this result.

The requirements of the Taihao Elixir Canon are far more stringent than the ordinary standards of this world.

With his absolutely powerful Mental Energy and control.

Unexpectedly, there would be no damage to the Materials during processing.

”The second round: refine a ’heart-clearing pill’! Time limit: two hours! Now—begin!”

The white-haired old Alchemist’s voice was like a starting gun, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the square.

Liu Lili almost made a false start, immediately rushing to her workstation. She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the humiliation and panic from her disastrous first round, her eyes becoming sharp and focused.

heart-clearing pill! This is one of my best Medicinal Pills! I absolutely cannot lose! she roared in her heart, her hands moving like lightning.

Processing Materials, preheating the Pill Furnace, adding Spiritual Plants in a fixed sequence and rhythm... every step she took was as standard as a textbook, demonstrating solid basic skills honed through countless practice.

The flames danced under her precise control, and soon, the ’gurgling’ sound of medicinal liquid boiling came from within the Pill Furnace, and a faint medicinal aroma began to diffuse.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on her nose, her expression tense, fully concentrated. This time, she could not afford to fail!

In the stands, Li Duoduo nervously clenched her fists, her fingernails almost digging into her flesh.

Seeing Liu Lili’s stable condition and smooth technique, she slightly relaxed, then glared fiercely at Lin Jingyu, who was still ”standing foolishly” opposite her.

”Hmph! Playing tricks! Let’s see how long you can keep it up! Lili, come on! Let this good-for-nothing see what real Alchemy is!”

She couldn’t help but shriek encouragement to Liu Lili, while also mocking Lin Jingyu.

And what was Lin Jingyu doing?

He was

Yes, observing.

He was like an eager student, tilting his head, watching with extreme seriousness and meticulousness. From Liu Lili’s technique in handling the first Soothing Spirit Flower, to the subtle fluctuations of spiritual power when controlling the heat, to the changes in scent produced during the initial Fusion of the medicinal liquid... he watched intently, even unconsciously nodding slightly, as if pondering something.

So this is how heart-clearing pills are refined? First, gently roast the Soothing Spirit Flower to extract its calming components, then add the Three-Leaf Green Ganoderma... Hmm, interesting, but the heat here seems a bit too strong, which might lead to a slight loss of medicinal efficacy... The timing of the Fusion here is a bit early, which will leave a subtle dry Qi... In his mind, the theories in the Taihao Elixir Canon regarding the Fusion of various medicinal properties and the roles of sovereign, minister, assistant, and guide rapidly circulated, constantly comparing, analyzing, and deducing Liu Lili’s refining process.

He wasn’t spacing out; he was learning on the spot and reverse-engineering the method to refine the pure spirit pill.

That’s right, Lin Jingyu had never heard of the refining method for this Medicinal Pill.

He could only watch Liu Lili refine it and learn on the fly.

This stunned everyone below the stage.

”He...what is he doing? Stealing techniques?”

”Learning on the fly? What a joke!”

”I think he doesn’t know how to do it at all and is scared silly!”

”Hahahaha, where did Miaoling Pavilion find this clown?”

”An Alchemist who can’t even refine a pure spirit pill is simply a disgrace.”

The laughter and discussions grew louder.

Qin Yue and Yun Momo’s hearts were in their throats, their palms covered in cold sweat.

Qin Yue even began to regret letting Jingyu get involved in this dispute.

As a Cultivator taught by an old monster.

His basic knowledge was solid.

But his actual Alchemy experience was probably very limited.

She had also visited the Lin family; it could be said they were impoverished and couldn’t afford to support an Alchemist.

Lin Jingyu hadn’t even touched a Pill Furnace many times.

Nor had he refined a pure spirit pill.

That’s why he was making such a fool of himself now.

Li Duoduo was even more delighted, mocking him even louder:

”Oh my! I said this good-for-nothing only knows how to handle crude tasks like processing Spiritual Plants and medicinal herbs.

He can’t refine Medicinal Pills at all!

I’m dying of laughter, trying to learn on the spot!

Does he think he’s some person of extraordinary talent?

He’s just a little good-for-nothing, hurry up and admit defeat. Kawa-tow to Lili, and maybe our kind-hearted Lili will even give you a few Spirit Stones to buy candy! Hahahaha!”

Qin Yue’s eyes dimmed, and she didn’t speak.

She had already given up hope for the outcome of this competition.

Amidst the mockery from the entire venue, Liu Lili’s first furnace of heart-clearing pills reached its most crucial moment—pill condensation!

She held her breath, formed hand seals, and carefully injected her spiritual power into the Pill Furnace, guiding the swirling medicinal liquid to slowly condense. A faint light flickered within the furnace, and the medicinal aroma grew richer.