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”Very fair.”

Darius Aarav smiled and said, ”Let’s do it this way, Eamon Aarav, you pick an elixir formula for Fellow Roth.”

”Alright!”

The matter was determined just like that. Soon, two elixir formulas were handed to Carson Flores and Eamon Aarav respectively.

Everyone’s attention focused on Carson Flores and Eamon Aarav’s faces, as there was a certain probability that the supposedly lethal elixir formula might already be known to the opponent.

Carson Flores and Eamon Aarav looked at the elixir formulas, their brows tightly furrowed, showing no signs of joy in their eyes.

Seeing this, everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

The bad news was the elixir formula provided by the opponent seemed unknown to their Pill Master.

The good news was the elixir formula they offered seemed unfamiliar to the opponent’s Pill Master as well.

For now, everyone was starting from the same level, and as for the final outcome, it was left to fate.

”Materials have been prepared for the two of you, take your time to study them in the quiet room.”

Carson Flores and Eamon Aarav were escorted away to a prepared alchemy room, accompanied by staff from both sides, responsible for cross-monitoring to prevent cheating.

The relationship between the two families is good, but that’s a union of interests; when personal interests are involved, they naturally become competitors.

As the two were about to leave the banquet hall, a guard at the entrance saw Carson Flores emerging and his eyes widened, reflecting disbelief.

Carson Flores sensed the unusual gaze, turning to meet the guard’s eyes.

What the heck!

Carson Flores exclaimed inwardly, almost unable to believe his eyes.

Lorvian Randall!

This guy might have masked his face skillfully, hiding any hints, but Carson Flores, having spent ample time with him, was familiar with his physique and the distinct features of his eyes. Especially when their gazes met, the familiarity hit instantly.

How could he be here?

Lorvian Randall’s appearance here didn’t surprise Carson Flores; after all, Lorvian Randall is now with Halvyr Briggs. The Sect Leader in the sect has numerous admirers and followers; even though the current Sect Hierarch has purged many, when the Sect Leader appears, countless people will unhesitatingly turn over and follow the Sect Leader again.

Carson Flores’ concern was Lorvian Randall being here, does it also mean Halvyr Briggs is here?

Are they intending to target the Aarav and Valentine families?

Such coincidence?

I haven’t acquired the Hidden God White Jade Stem yet!

I haven’t obtained the Heavenly Secret Profound Divine Water yet!

If a war breaks out directly, won’t all these plans risk being ruined?

To ensure everything, Carson Flores decided in that instant to communicate with Lorvian Randall to understand their intentions.

He turned back, looking inside the hall, simultaneously sending a silent message to Lorvian Randall.

”Find a chance to come to the alchemy room and meet.”

Eamon Aarav, right beside Carson Flores, sensed that Carson seemed to be transmitting a message, but instinctively assumed it was directed toward the Valentine Family Patriarch in the hall or someone else, thus paid it no mind.

Who would guess it was aimed at the guard by the entrance?

After transmitting, Carson Flores followed them to the alchemy room, starting to study the elixir formula.

This elixir formula, named the Sea Soul Pill, Carson had truly never seen before. It’s a unique High-Order elixir formula within the Sea God Sect. The opposing party was certain Carson was previously just a Loose Cultivator, with no chance of encountering the Sea Soul Pill elixir formula, hence chose this formula for him.

The Sea Soul Pill is an elixir for repairing shattered Divine Spirit. As long as the Divine Spirit isn’t extinguished, this elixir can be used for repair and nourishment, accelerating the recovery speed. It’s one of the top-grade elixirs, naturally making its crafting extremely difficult.

Not only difficult, but its materials are also extremely precious, thus they prepared three sets, meaning there’s five days but only three attempts for creation. Three errors equate to failure, rendering any further crafting attempts impossible.

Carson Flores was unaware of what elixir formula Cyprian Valentine had prepared for Eamon Aarav, but it certainly wouldn’t be easy.

Carson Flores began to immerse himself in the elixir formula, simulating alchemy repeatedly in his mind.

Only someone exceedingly familiar with alchemy can simulate alchemy, akin to being extraordinarily adept at mathematics; given a complex array of calculations, you can compute it step-by-step in your mind, ultimately arriving at a result.

Carson Flores pondered for three days.

He opened his eyes from meditation, stood up, and smiled at the two Pill Masters assigned to watch over him, ”My mind’s a bit jumbled, I’ll go for a walk... nearby.”

No rule prohibited Carson Flores from going out for a walk, so he naturally walked out, pacing back and forth in the small courtyard, as if resting or contemplating.

The two supervising alchemists exchanged a glance without approaching; the Aarav family’s alchemist displayed pride, while the Valentine family’s alchemist held a grave expression.

Three of the five given days had passed, yet Carson Flores hadn’t started alchemy!

Is he completely clueless?

Does he dare not ignite the furnace?

Is this contest going to be lost?