Chapter 36 - Merit? (2/2)

This feeling was very strange, and he couldn’t explain it clearly.

At this moment, the preparations on the stage were already done. Kong Yuhuai had already begun to throw spirit herbs into the pill furnace according to the steps. His speed and technique were quite steady.

All the people from Five Lotus Mountain below the stage were staring at his movements, wanting to learn something from them.

As for Five Lotus Mountain Elders who were the judges, they kept nodding their heads, praising Kong Yuhuai’s alchemy skills endlessly.

In comparison, Jiang Xiaobai’s movements looked exceptionally simple. As soon as the match began, he immediately threw all the spirit herbs into the pill furnace. His expression was very calm, and he didn’t feel that there was anything wrong with his actions at all.

“Is this fellow really an alchemist?”

“Is there anyone who can refine pills like this? Throwing all the spirit herbs into the pill furnace? It’s impossible to refine pills like this.”

“Sigh, brainless thing. There’s no suspense at all in this competition. His Highness the Holy Son will definitely win.”

Everyone below the stage was mocking Jiang Xiaobai. They didn’t want to continue watching with just a glance. There was no need for this at all.

If they had the spare time, they might as well watch His Highness the Holy Son concoct pills.

Time passed by minute by minute. The atmosphere below the stage was quite relaxed. Everyone believed that Kong Yu Huai would definitely win this round.

Ten minutes passed, and the two people on the stage opened their pill furnaces almost at the same time.

At this moment, a strong medicinal fragrance was emitted.

“The pill has been formed. Please verify it, Elders!”

There were even special staff members taking out the pills in the pill furnace. Jiang Xiaobai’s disciple, who was in charge of taking out the pills, had a look of disdain on his face. He had not even approached the pill furnace when he seemed to have already seen the scene of the pill furnace being filled with medicinal dregs.

However, what surprised him was that Jiang Xiaobai had actually refined pills?

“You…”

That person was shocked. Then, he took out the pill in a daze. Seeing this scene, everyone below the stage was also stunned.

He could even refine a pill like this?

The two people on the stage had a tacit understanding. They completely ignored the voices of the outsiders. Instead, they stood calmly on the spot and waited for the first round to be concluded.

In the first round, they refined a Foundation Establishment Pill.

The first one to be verified was the pill that Jiang Xiaobai had refined.

“Not bad. The pill is full and the medicinal strength is pure. It has almost retained 90% of the medicinal efficacy. Unfortunately, it is still a little lacking. There are some small flaws.”

“Moreover, the refining speed is not bad. It is also very fast. This refining method is also quite creative. It should have been developed by oneself, right?”

After seeing Jiang Xiaobai’s Foundation Establishment Pill, Elder Jiang exclaimed in shock as well. It was impossible for an alchemist who had not been immersed in the path of alchemy for a hundred years to condense such pure medicinal strength.

Hearing such an evaluation, everyone below the stage was dumbfounded.

“Is there a mistake? His method was so crude that it could explode! How can he form a pill like this?”

“It’s one thing for him to form a pill, but he actually has nearly 90% of the medicinal efficacy?”

Many people had doubtful looks on their faces. They did not believe it at all. Moreover, this kind of pill was almost of a very high standard. They were all a little worried about the Holy Son.

After that, Elder Jiang took Kong Yuhuai’s Foundation Establishment Pill and immediately smiled.

“The Holy Son’s alchemy skills have improved quite a bit. 95% of the medicinal efficacy is already comparable to the Sect Master’s style back then. His future achievements are immeasurable!” Elder Jiang said from the bottom of his heart.

Upon hearing this, Kong Yuhuai smiled elegantly and said, “I’m sorry, Brother Jiang. I’m slightly better.”

“No worries. Just don’t go easy on me from now on,” Jiang Xiaobai said with a chuckle. He didn’t care that he had lost one round.

At this moment, everyone finally heaved a sigh of relief.

Xu Nianliang calmed himself down and then looked at Ao Cheng proudly. “How was it? I told you that His Highness the Holy Son would definitely win.”

“Tsk, it’s only the first round.” Ao Cheng snorted coldly, but his eyes were fixed on the stage.

“Alright, the second round of the competition will begin. The Essence-Enhancing Pill!”

The winner of the first round had been decided. At this time, Elder Jiang did not stop and directly announced the start of the next round..