Time passed.
Two hours have passed.
On the competition field, alchemy furnaces occasionally exploded, or the flames of some furnaces suddenly surged high, reducing the herbs to ashes.
As a result, many people left the field in dismay.
Being an alchemy master is not something everyone can undertake; just the first step of extraction eliminated many.
And during the fusion process, there were even big explosions, and some people got injured.
During the transmutation phase, many elixirs had their properties change abruptly, turning directly into poison or something foul-smelling.
In short, ugly scenes abounded.
"Hey, look, the little princess of the Chen Family's elixir has already formed!"
"Look quickly, the color of her elixir is changing rapidly, like oil boiling."
"I heard that the transmutation step requires spiritual power to guide the power changes of various herbs, which demands a high level of spiritual power."
"It's said that the little princess of the Chen Family has had extraordinary spiritual power since childhood, so it should be no problem."
"This time's champion is likely going to be her, as for that Qin Zi... Haha, he's just a joke..."
"I've done it!"
At this moment, a voice rang out neither humbly nor arrogantly, freezing the expressions of those talking instantly.
They turned their heads in a daze and saw Qin Zi's alchemy furnace slowly go out, with a light red elixir hovering in the air.
This elixir was crystal clear on the surface, seeming to be coated with a layer of syrup, and had a few strands of flowing elixir patterns.
"This..."
The onlookers opened their mouths, unable to speak, as if there were faint sounds ringing by their ears.
Slap, slap, slap!
Their faces felt slightly sore.
"I've done it too!"
At this moment, Chen Bilin said.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, showing a relieved smile, feeling that luck was on her side this time.
However, when she saw Qin Zi's elixir, she was stunned, eyes wide open.
"How could it be..."
At this moment, Master Pang Qi stood up and said, "Since you both have finished your elixirs, let this old man have a look."
Wow!
He reached out with his right hand, and a suction force burst from his palm, causing both elixirs to fly toward him.
"You both produced formed elixirs in a short time, very impressive. Today's winner will become this old man's disciple, and in the future, may even inherit this old man's elixir formulas."
Master Pang Qi said.
Hiss!!
Everyone gasped in shock.
Inheriting the elixir formulas!
This is a great benefit; even an ordinary elixir formula is enough to live off for a lifetime.
And Master Pang Qi possesses a special elixir formula, which, though only third-grade, is incredible in value.
Every year, countless alchemy masters apply to use this formula, and the elixirs produced are in large quantities and highly priced.
This is Master Pang Qi's famous elixir formula—the Breast Enhancement Pill!
At this moment, he already had both elixirs in his hand, Chen Bilin's on the left, Qin Zi's on the right.
The colors of the two elixirs were similar, but on closer inspection, the elixir on the right was even more crystal clear, with several more elixir patterns.
"Let me first critique Chen Bilin's elixir."
Master Pang Qi looked at the elixir on the left and said, "The body of the elixir is free of impurities, indicating excellent extraction, and the properties match the formula, showing good control during fusion and transmutation."
"As for the final step of spirit lock, it's somewhat immature, but it can still maintain the elixir's potency for two months, which is quite good."
Then he looked at the elixir on the right.
As he looked, his brows furrowed deeply, his face growing more serious, even somewhat sinister.
Bam!
Suddenly, he crushed the elixir, snorting coldly, "Nonsense, the efficacy is out of control; it has turned into a poison pill!"
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.
Everyone was shocked.
A poison pill?!
Qin Zi's expression changed slightly, and he shouted, "Impossible! I made this according to your formula, there can't be an error."
"They also made theirs according to this old man's formula."
Master Pang Qi glanced at those who had left the field, his tone indifferent, "Alchemy, a slight error leads to a great mistake."
"Failing in alchemy is nothing, but if you can't even admit failure, it's hard to achieve greatness."
Qin Zi's expression grew grim at these words, and he said through gritted teeth, "Why do you say I failed? Do you have evidence?"
He was indignant!!
His master said there was no problem with his elixir and that it was "okay," how could it possibly be a failure?
"Oh? Are you questioning this old man?"
Master Pang Qi's brows furrowed, a majestic light shooting from his eyes, even emitting an intimidating pressure.
"Is that not allowed?"
Qin Zi fearlessly retorted.
"Heh, an interesting young man..."
Master Pang Qi smiled playfully, then slowly stood up, looking down at Qin Zi, and said, "You ask why this old man... Because this old man is a fifth-grade alchemy master, the vice president of the Dynasty Alchemy Association!"
"I dare not speak for other matters, but in the way of alchemy, I do have some say within the dynasty."
"Could it be possible that someone of my standing would intentionally make things difficult for a young newcomer to alchemy like you?"
"Or are you suggesting this old man's eyes are failing, unable to recognize an elixir anymore, losing to you even?"
"You accuse this old man of using power to oppress, but could it be... it is your arrogance and ignorance of the world?"
Qin Zi was momentarily stunned by these words.
Feeling somewhat swayed, he asked the blond woman in his heart again, "Master, is there really no problem with my elixir?"
"It can't possibly have any problem!"
The blond woman replied without hesitation.
"Then why would he say that? With his position, there's no need to make things difficult for me."
Qin Zi asked in confusion.
"Heh... this old fellow's intention is not in the wine itself, but in what's around it."
The blond woman sneered.
"Around it?"
Qin Zi was puzzled.
"Yes, that little girl's physique is rather special. That old fellow is probably interested in her."
The blond woman said.
"That little girl?"
Qin Zi asked in surprise.
"Yes, if I haven't guessed wrong, she should have the rare Enchanting Maiden Physique, fit for... dual cultivation."
The blond woman's voice bore a trace of embarrassment.
"Ah? You didn't tell me that before." Qin Zi exclaimed.
"Why would I tell you that? Should I have told you that the young girl is fit for dual cultivation, and urged you to go after her?"
The blond woman rolled her eyes.
She said with some displeasure, "Don't say I disdain having you do such a thing, even if I wanted you to do it, your father might not agree."
"A strong man like your father, what hasn't he seen? He wouldn't allow his son to do something so disgraceful over a mere Enchanting Maiden Physique."
In her eyes.
The image of that man was very noble and grand.
"Yes, you're right."
Qin Zi nodded in agreement, also disdainful of resorting to such measures for any physique.
Love is pure.
I like you if I like you.
If I don't like you, I just don't like you.
What does your physique have to do with me?
I, as the son of an invincible powerhouse, possessing a divine body myself, why would I need to like someone for a mere chance?
Impossible!!
He took a deep breath, looked at the high and mighty Master Pang Qi, and said in a deep voice, "You're right, I suspect you might have made a mistake, but it's also possible I made a mistake."
"However, regardless, only evidence can convince everyone, so may I ask... why were you so eager to destroy my elixir?"
"Heh, you, as a fifth-grade alchemy master, in the absence of evidence, everyone naturally prefers to believe you, truly a case of leaving no evidence to prove a dead man wrong, indeed old ginger is spicier."
"But... I'm not convinced!!"
Qin Zi said powerfully and firmly.
Everyone was shocked.
This person dared to confront Master Pang Qi openly, does he have no will to live?
Master Pang Qi is not just a fifth-grade alchemy master, but also a strong person of the Nirvana realm!
"Does this old man's actions require your heart's conviction? Your thoughts have nothing to do with this old man, and this old man disdains troubling you."
Master Pang Qi looked down at Qin Zi from his elevated position, his strong aura roaring out.
"But if you dare act presumptuously again, this old man doesn't mind slaying you on the spot!"
Wow!
This aura, hot and heavy, carried strands of killing intent, making it difficult for many to breathe.
Qin Zi's blood boiled, raising his head against this pressure, a cold smile on his face.
He was just about to say some domineering words.
At this moment, a determined and defiant young girl's voice rang out, as if with a do-or-die determination, shouting loudly.
"Qin Zi, I was wrong!!!"