klisemfg Chapter 182 Life-Creating Pill
Chapter 182 Life-Creating Pill
Chapter 182 Life-Creating Pill
"Damn, this is too childish! Who has ever seen alchemy done with firewood? Especially on such an important occasion!" Shocked, one of the big shots could no longer contain himself and cursed.
"That's one thing, after all, firewood is fire, right? But look at what he's putting in! Angelica dahurica, Bupleurum chinense, Angelica sinensis, and yam—all common medicinal herbs used by ordinary people to treat illnesses... And what's that black thing? A sweet potato? Good heavens!"
"Sigh, medicinal herbs are fine, even sweet potatoes aren't unacceptable, but he has no order at all, just throwing them all into the alchemy furnace like he's cooking porridge, does he think he's making pig feed?"
"Stop smearing the pig feed! Even pigs wouldn't eat feed cooked like this!"
Now that someone had started, the other big shots were even less polite, and their words became increasingly offensive.
Even the people from the City Lord's Mansion who had originally intended to support and encourage Xiao Chong turned their heads away, their faces showing expressions of unbearable disapproval.
Sheng Chunshui had already made up her mind that once she returned, she would immediately take back the City Lord's Mansion token from Xiao Chong and sever all ties with him, regardless of her niece's objections.
Nangong Lihuo ignored all the discussions, not hearing a single word, his entire focus was on the alchemy furnace in front of him.
It must be said that Nangong Lihuo truly deserves the title of master in the art of alchemy, meticulously executing every technique and method, making his work a classic.
Strands of Nanming fire continuously shot into the bottom of the furnace, perfectly merging with the flames generated by the Purple Flame Crystal.
A series of complex and dazzling hand gestures were continuously applied to the furnace body. The movements were precise and elegant, full of rhythm, and pleasing to the eye.
Depending on the time and temperature, the materials were added to the furnace in batches, ensuring that not a single flaw could be seen.
Looking at Xiao Chong, after all the materials were put into the Purple Cloud Cauldron, he closed the lid and chatted idly with Long Wu.
Fatty and Yin Feng sat to the side, whispering amongst themselves. Qing Meng, in particular, was even worse; in such a noisy environment, he started snoring, with a string of glistening drool dripping from the corner of his mouth, probably dreaming of something delicious.
The atmosphere inside the alchemy room was extremely strange. On one side, Nangong Li was refining pills with fluid and uninterrupted skill, while on the other side, Xiao Chong and his group seemed distracted and inattentive. If the powerful figures present hadn't been mindful of the City Lord's reputation, they probably would have kicked Xiao Chong and his group out long ago.
Time passed little by little, daylight came and went, darkness came and went, and before we knew it, it was noon on the third day.
Nangong Lihuo's expression was solemn, and his complex expression carried a hint of tension, clearly indicating that the most critical moment had arrived.
Most of the people watching the alchemy process in the alchemy room were also highly skilled in martial arts. They hadn't slept for almost three days and two nights, yet they weren't sleepy. Seeing Nangong Lihuo's performance, they all held their breath and remained completely silent, afraid that he would be disturbed and ruin his efforts.
"open!"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Nangong Lihuo suddenly let out a loud shout and cast the final hand seal at the alchemy furnace.
when!
With a soft sound, the furnace lid suddenly jumped up, and a red shadow flew out of the furnace.
"receive!"
Nangong Lihuo raised a jade plate that had been prepared in advance, and with a wave of his hand, a red shadow danced swiftly in the air before falling into the plate, making a series of "ding-ding" sounds.
"It's finished! Please, esteemed masters, take a look!"
Nangong Lihuo wiped the sweat from his brow and presented the jade plate to the five judges, looking utterly dejected.
“Excellent, these are indeed fine pills, each one a masterpiece. Especially the largest one, which I fear has surpassed even the highest grade, and is comparable to the ‘Creation Pill’ refined by the Pill Maniac back then.”
Master Xu was the first to receive the jade plate, and after examining it carefully, he was full of praise. He was devoted to alchemy and of honest character, so naturally he would not betray his conscience for the sake of his disciple.
"Yes, just as Master Yangming said, this pill is of extraordinary quality. However, whether it can be compared with the 'Creation Pill' still needs to be examined by Master Danchi."
Apart from the Lord of Lianxin City, who was not skilled in alchemy and therefore did not readily offer his opinion, the other two nodded repeatedly, casting their gazes toward Mr. Danchi.
Master Danchi was also filled with astonishment. He picked up the largest pill and examined it for a long time before sighing and saying, "Indeed, the quality of this pill is indeed comparable to the 'Creation Pill.' After taking it, it can raise the martial artist below the Martial Master realm by one level. From now on, Refining Heart City will have another master who can refine divine pills."
Congratulations, Brother Nangong!
Congratulations, Brother Nangong!
After hearing Mr. Danchi's comments, everyone offered their congratulations.
Zhu Gui was overjoyed. With the emergence of a master capable of refining divine pills, the Sacred Pill Pavilion's reputation would undoubtedly grow even stronger, and its wealth would flow in unstoppably.
Amidst the congratulations, Zhu Gui waved his hand, coughed loudly to draw everyone's attention, and said, "Master Nangong has lived up to everyone's expectations this time, refining a pill comparable to the 'Creation Pill,' which is truly gratifying!"
Having become the next master to refine divine pills after Master Danchi, the outcome of the competition can be said to be decided. Now, I solemnly announce that the winner of this competition is…”
"slow!"
A loud shout interrupted Zhu Gui's words. Amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd, Xiao Chong ended his casual conversation with Long Wu and stood up gently.
"What else do you have to say?"
Zhu Gui was very annoyed to be interrupted halfway through his sentence, and his expression turned rather unpleasant as he looked at Xiao Chong.
Xiao Chong naturally didn't take the other party to heart, and said slowly but clearly, "Since it's a competition between two parties, how can the result be announced based on only one side's score? Is there something fishy going on here?"
Zhu Gui's expression froze. He really didn't want to talk to the other person, but given how sensitive the word "secret" was, he had no choice but to patiently ask, "Master Xiao, where are your pills? Could they be that batch of pig feed?"
The address "Grand Alchemist Xiao" was filled with sarcasm; anyone could tell it was ironic. But Xiao Chong acted as if he hadn't heard it, simply turning to Long Wu and saying, "Open the furnace!"
"Alright!" Long Wu walked a few steps to the Purple Cloud Cauldron, opened the lid, and reached inside to take out a large, dark-colored pill.
"These are the pills I have refined. Please, esteemed masters, take a look!"
Xiao Chong grabbed a palm-sized black pill and handed it to the five judges.
"Damn it! What kind of pill is this? It looks like a pile of shit!"
"Achoo! Who knew? The smell is so awful, it's pungent and irritating. I hope I'm not poisoned!"
Upon seeing this incredibly strange pill, all the powerful figures covered their noses and cursed incessantly, making the room erupt in chaos.
The five judges all wore expressions of disgust, but Master Xu, as Xiao Chong's teacher, could not avoid the question. Therefore, he had no choice but to accept the strange pill and ask, his face flushed, "Xiao Chong, does this pill you refined have a name?"
Upon uttering the word "elixir," Master Xu himself felt somewhat embarrassed, so much so that he lowered his head, not daring to look at the expressions of the people in the room.
But Xiao Chong showed no embarrassment and answered loudly, "This pill is called the 'Life-Creating Pill,' and its effects are far superior to the 'Creation Pill'!"