C33 (1/2)
nonexistent (lower)
In the judging area, a servant disciple standing beside Taoist Master Bai Ling poured tea while laughing: ”Master, it is indeed as you have expected, that Zhou Tong's refining speed is much faster than the others.”
”So what? This stinking brat, I repeatedly told him not to be late, but in the end, he was still late. I told everyone to choose the best ingredients and use the worst quality ones, without good control, it would be difficult to refine a qualified pill. ” Taoist Master Bai Ling sighed helplessly and scolded with a smile, looking at Zhou Tong as if he hated him for not being able to meet his expectations.
”Isn't it true that Master wants to see just how capable he is?”
”Yeah, just how much ability does this kid have?” Let's wait and see. It would be difficult to find a qualified successor for Senior Brother Han Kong. ” Sighing, Taoist Master Bai Ling shifted her gaze back onto Zhou Tong, ”Brat, don't make any mistakes.”
As time slowly passed, the few rather strong competitors on the stage had already refined the essence of the medicinal ingredients. After a slight hesitation, they gritted their teeth, poured the essence into the Within the Cauldron, and began the final refinement.
Zhou Tong, on the other hand, had a calm and composed appearance. Holding onto the door of fire with one hand, and controlling the various materials that were refined in the medicinal cauldron with the other, a round pill started to take shape.
Zhou Tong turned his head to the side and saw that the medicinal cauldron in front of the alchemist was already charred black. Obviously, that person's first medicinal ingredient had been wasted just like that.
Zhou Tong smacked his lips, and released a 'tsk tsk' sound. He quickly retracted the round pill in his hand, and immediately threw it into Zhou Tong's palm, but Zhou Tong did not remove the flame in the medicinal cauldron. Instead, he grabbed the second set of medicinal ingredients and continued to throw them into the medicinal cauldron.
Raising his head to look at Di Bei who was in the center of the stage, Zhou Tong immediately realized that Di Bei had also begun refining his second pill. Coincidentally, Di Bei also turned around to look at Zhou Tong, and discovered that Zhou Tong was doing the same thing as him.
After a while, the pellets in most of the people's hands started to take shape, and just at that moment, Di Bei and Zhou Tong raised their hands at the same time.
”Done.”
The two of them looked at each other and smiled disdainfully. The other contestants had also finished refining their pills, but other than the two of them, there was only one pill in each of their hands.
”Everyone, bring your pills with you.”
The nine participants brought their respective pellets to the judge's stand, and placed their respective pellets in front of Taoist Master Bai Ling, then stood with their hands behind their backs, waiting for Taoist Master Bai Ling's decision. Di Bei stood in the middle, refusing to let them go, while the others intentionally avoided him, but Zhou Tong casually stood beside him.
Taoist Master Bai Ling checked the pills everyone refined, giving the most concise and refined evaluation, and when she was in front of Di Bei and Zhou Tong, her face revealed a happy expression.
”How many pills do I want you to make?”
”One.” The two of them answered at the same time.
”Then why give me two?”
The two of them glanced at each other before speaking at the same time, ”Because the materials on the table can be used to refine two.”
”Good!” That's what I want to see! ” The Taoist Master Bai Ling nodded his head in relief, ”The two of you can take a rest and directly enter the next round. The next round will start in two hours and do not be late, especially you, Zhou Tong.
Taoist Master Bai Ling reached out to pinch Zhou Tong's nose and scolded him, then she waved her hand to indicate their position. Forget about the completion of the pellets, just the two of them being able to refine two Qi Xuan Dan was enough to stand out amongst the group of participants.