The black Alchemy Furnace stood there like a prehistoric beast. Inside, flas churned as the dicinal Materials turned to ash, leaving behind a single drop of dicinal liquid. This was the refined essence, but it was still quite turbid. It was only the first extraction; with each subsequent refinent, the liquid would grow purer.
Qin Xingchen’s fingers danced, controlling the flas for a second extraction as the crowd watched patiently. Ti ticked by. One by one, herbs were tossed into the furnace, enveloped by fire, and refined. The entire process was thodical and orderly.
"So amazing!" Even so of the second-tier Alchemy Masters in the hall couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration. They noted that Qin Xingchen’s hands were incredibly steady, his control over the flas flawless. The whole process flowed like water, possessing a certain elegant beauty that was pleasing to watch.
Even Yu Shiqie nodded repeatedly, forced to admit that Qin Xingchen’s alchemy skills were truly impressive.
Two hours later, Qin Xingchen suddenly let out a sharp cry. The lid of the Alchemy Furnace flew open, and an Elixir shot out, landing perfectly in his hand. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, a proud smile gracing his lips.
The people in the hall widened their eyes, leaning forward in anticipation. Even Yu Shiqie sat up straighter, asking in a deep voice, "How did it go?"
Qin Xingchen looked at Yu Shiqie and said with a smile, "Not bad. I’ve refined a Six-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill."
As he spoke, he opened his palm, revealing the Elixir within. It was crystal clear and marked with six distinct Dan patterns.
A Six-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill. This ant the dicinal power had been extracted and purified six tis.
An uproar swept through the crowd. The alchemy geniuses gasped, "Six turns! That’s unbelievable!"
"Qin Xingchen is just too strong!"
"I can manage three turns at most, but he actually did six! That’s insane!"
Even Yu Shiqie’s eyes glead with excitent. She took the Elixir and inspected it carefully, confirming that it was indeed a Six-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill. She nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. You’ve worked hard, Young Master Qin. Please, take a rest."
Qin Xingchen, however, replied, "I’m not tired. Fairy Yu, now that this is done, could you perhaps give the Dragon Blood Pill Recipe?"
Hearing this, Yu Shiqie didn’t answer imdiately. Instead, she glanced at Lin Xuan. "Young Master, do you still wish to proceed with alchemy?"
Qin Xingchen also shot Lin Xuan a look. "Kid, give up. You’re no match for . Even if you’re a second-tier Alchemy Master, you can’t possibly surpass my achievent."
The other second-tier Alchemy Masters chid in. "That’s right. A Six-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill is already an incredible feat. Only the most elite alchemy geniuses could produce one. This kid has no chance of beating it."
"Exactly. How could he possibly be a match for Qin Xingchen?"
Soone even snorted coldly, "I doubt he can even manage a One-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill."
Lin Xuan finally looked up. "Of course I’m going to perform alchemy. Why wouldn’t I?"
Everyone was stunned. This kid still wanted to try? It was just a waste of ti and dicinal Materials.
Qin Xingchen’s expression darkened. "Kid, stop struggling. You cannot surpass ."
"Only six turns?" Lin Xuan retorted disdainfully. "What’s there to be so excited about? I can refine nine."
When Lin Xuan had first examined the Pill Recipe, he had already discussed it with the big black dog. With his strength and the Heaven-Burning Fire, creating a Nine-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill was no problem at all. He didn’t consider his opponent to be on his level.
The surrounding crowd was dumbfounded by his claim.
Nine turns? This kid has so nerve! Does he even know what nine turns represent?
Qin Xingchen rolled his eyes in disbelief. "You clueless brat. I want to see just how you plan to surpass ." With a wave of his hand, he stored his Alchemy Furnace and stepped aside to watch the show.
"Young Master Lin, please begin," Yu Shiqie said from the side.
Although the Six-Turn Essence-Enhancing Pill had already satisfied her, she didn’t refuse Lin Xuan. After all, her mission was to find top-tier geniuses for her family, and she wouldn’t let any opportunity slip by. Lin Xuan seed unreliable, and she wasn’t optimistic, but there was always a chance. What if this kid was a true, hidden genius? So, she gave him his chance.
Lin Xuan stood up, but instead of starting imdiately, he looked at Yu Shiqie. "I don’t have a Spiritual Fire. Can you provide with Earth Vein Fire?"
HAHAHA! The hall erupted in laughter.
"This kid doesn’t even have a Spiritual Fire, yet he dares challenge Qin Xingchen?"
"Where does he get this courage?"
Qin Xingchen shook his head with disdain, convinced the boy wasn’t even worthy of being his rival. He turned to Yu Shiqie. "Fairy Yu, do you really think it’s necessary to test soone like him? He’s bound to fail. Let’s not waste any more ti."
Yu Shiqie was taken aback as well, but she maintained her composure. "Since Young Master Lin wants to try, let’s just give him a chance." Despite her words, a hint of disappointnt flickered in her eyes. It seed impossible for Lin Xuan to succeed. "This hall has an Array that can summon the Earth Vein Fire. I will activate it now."
She took out a Token and injected it with Spiritual Power. The Token flew into the floor, and the ground began to tremble. A stone slab cracked open, and a ball of fire erupted from within, accompanied by a wave of scorching heat.
"Thank you," Lin Xuan said, carrying his Alchemy Furnace over to the flas. He guided the Earth Vein Fire into the furnace, then waved his left hand, opening the box of ingredients. In one swift motion, Lin Xuan grabbed all the dicinal Materials in the box and tossed them into the furnace.
"What the hell is he doing?!"
"He threw all the dicinal Materials in at once!"
"Is he insane?"
Everyone cried out in shock at the sight. Bai Qianqian’s face paled. He’s being too reckless! she thought, calling out, "Lin Xuan, calm down! Don’t rush! Refine the materials one by one!"
But Lin Xuan paid her no mind.
All nine herbs flew into the fire, causing the Earth Vein Fire to surge violently.
HAHAHA! Seeing this, Qin Xingchen laughed so hard that tears nearly stread down his face. What an idiot. You can’t possibly control that many materials at once. They’ll all turn to ash in an instant. This competition is over. In his eyes, Lin Xuan was just a buffoon. Trying to refine all the materials at once? Impossible. Even he had to refine them one at a ti. Only the legendary Heaven-Burning Fire allowed for the simultaneous refinent of multiple herbs, but that was an Alchemy Technique reserved for supre experts like Pill Kings. No one else could perform it.
Yu Shiqie’s face was filled with disappointnt. It seems a miracle isn’t going to happen.
Just as she was about to announce the result of the competition, Lin Xuan made his move. With a sudden wave of his palm, the nine herbs instantly lted. They didn’t turn to ash but instead transford into nine distinct drops of dicinal liquid, suspended within the flas.
Seeing this, Yu Shiqie suddenly froze.
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