Three days later
"Ah?" Wei Changfeng was a little confused. He didn't expect Zhong Ling to agree so straightforwardly. He had prepared a lot of words when he came, but none of them were used.
"Elder Zhong, are you... sure? They are all fifth-grade alchemy masters."
Zhong Ling glanced at him with a deep look in her eyes. "Just agree to it. And by the way, tell them that the prize from my Luoyun Sect is ten top-grade Purple Essence Pills."
Ten top-grade Purple Essence Pills? !
"Yes! I'll reply to them right away!" Wei Changfeng swept away his previous worries, straightened his back, and walked away in high spirits.
Looking at his departing back, Zhong Ling's lips curled up slightly.
I just wanted to find a place to settle down and get familiar with this world, but I didn't expect trouble to come to me.
However, since someone insists on giving you a treasure, just accept it.
Wei Changfeng came to the conference hall from Tingyuxuan and directly accepted the challenge from the Alchemy Conference.
"Since the two sect masters are so interested, our Luoyun Sect will accompany you to the end! We will use ten top-grade Purple Essence Pills as the prize."
Wei Changfeng's voice was loud and clear.
The smiles of Li Mingzi and Queen Zhao froze on their faces.
Ten...top-grade purple essence pills?
Is Wei Changfeng crazy, or is the Elder Zhong behind him really fearless?
The two men looked at each other and saw greed in each other's eyes. If they could win these ten top-grade purple essence pills, then this plan would be a big profit.
"Great! What a great Luoyun Sect! Brother Wei is so straightforward!" Li Mingzi laughed heartily. "Then we'll meet in the city square in three days!"
As soon as the news came out, the people of Luoyun City were in an uproar.
"Have you heard? The Tianfeng Sect and the Qingxia Sect are teaming up to compete with the Luoyun Sect in alchemy!"
"It's more than just a competition of alchemy, the stakes are terrifying! Soul-nourishing Jade, thousand-year-old black iron, and ten of the Luoyun Sect's top-grade Purple Essence Pills!"
"Ten top-grade pills?! My god, does the Luoyun Sect treat pills as their livelihood? The high-grade pills sold by Baicaotang a while ago were already astonishing enough, and now they're even using top-grade pills as a bet?"
"Now we're about to see something interesting! Master Sun from the Tianfeng Sect and Master Ma from the Qingxia Sect are both renowned fifth-grade alchemists. I heard they're teaming up to create a sixth-grade elixir. Just who is Elder Zhong from the Luoyun Sect? Can he handle it?"
"It's hard to say. I bet on the Luoyun Sect to win! Anyone who uses their elixirs will know the effects. They are really good!"
"I don't think so. Refining basic pills and refining high-level pills are two different things. Young people are still too impulsive."
On the streets, in the teahouses and taverns, people were talking about the upcoming alchemy event.
Luoyun City hasn't been this lively for decades. Before the time came, many cultivators and alchemists appeared in the city.
Three days later, the central square of Luoyun City was packed with people.
Three platforms were temporarily built in the center of the square, and a judging seat was set up in front of the platforms.
An old man with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in the attire of a Dan Pavilion elder, sat in the middle with a solemn expression.
He was none other than Elder Gu Yan, the notary specially invited by the two sects from the Eastern Region Alchemy Pavilion, an eighth-grade alchemist.
When the time came, all three factions appeared.
Li Mingzi and Queen Zhao were in high spirits, followed by their respective sects' chief alchemists.
Master Sun of the Tianfeng Sect is a tall and thin old man with sharp eyes and an arrogant look on his face.
Master Ma of Qingxia Sect is a short and fat middle-aged man with a smile on his face, but the gleam in his eyes shows that he is also a powerful character.
Wei Changfeng followed closely behind with several elders. He had specially changed into a brand new sect leader's robe today and looked calm.
"Brother Wei, where is Elder Zhong from your sect?" Li Mingzi looked around but didn't see the real person, and there was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
Wei Changfeng was also puzzled. He had sent someone to invite him this morning, so why hadn't he arrived yet?
He coughed dryly and was about to speak when he heard a slight commotion from the crowd.
I saw a figure walking slowly through the crowd and heading towards the high platform of Luoyun Sect.
The person who came was dressed in blue, with a beautiful face and a calm expression. It was Zhong Ling.
There was a little black cat on her shoulder, its amber pupils looking around curiously. It was Jiuhun.
Everyone's eyes were focused on her.
"So young?"
"Is she the Elder Zhong? She looks even younger than my granddaughter."
"Are you kidding me? Luoyun Sect is letting a little girl compete with two fifth-grade masters? Are they admitting defeat?"
When the questioning voices arose, Li Mingzi and Queen Zhao almost laughed out loud. They didn't expect that the Luoyun Sect's trump card would be such a young girl.
Master Sun and Master Ma were even more disdainful, not even bothering to look at her. In their opinion, this was simply an insult to the way of alchemy.
Zhong Ling turned a deaf ear to the discussions around her, walked straight up to the platform and sat down on the cushion.
Jiuhun jumped lightly, lay on her knees, and curled up in a comfortable position.
Gu Yan frowned slightly at the judging table. He was also surprised by Zhong Ling's age, but as an elder of the Alchemy Pavilion, he did not show any emotion. He just said loudly: "Now that the three sects are here, the Alchemy Conference begins now!"
He waved his hand, and three jade boxes flew out, hovering above three high platforms.
"Here are the prizes for this conference: Tianfeng Sect, thousand-year-old black iron; Qingxia Sect, soul-nourishing jade; Luoyun Sect, ten top-grade purple essence pills. After my inspection, they are all genuine!"
Gu Yan continued to announce the rules: "This competition has no restrictions on the recipe or ingredients. The time limit is one day. After one day, the winner will be the one with the highest-grade pill. If the grades are the same, the winner will be determined by the quality of the pill. Now, please let the three masters begin!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Master Sun of Tianfeng Sect took action.
He shouted loudly, and an ancient red alchemy cauldron appeared, with its body engraved with intricate patterns.
He pinched his hands together and a ball of crimson beast fire ignited under the cauldron, and a heat wave spread out in all directions.
Master Ma of Qingxia Sect was not to be outdone. He summoned a green jade cauldron, the body of which was crystal clear and radiant.
He flipped his palm, and a green spiritual fire floated into the bottom of the cauldron.
As soon as the two masters made their move, they received applause from the whole audience.
Whether it is the alchemy furnace or the strange fire, they are treasures that alchemists dream of.
They began to process the medicinal materials in an orderly manner, performing spells one after another with skillful movements that were extremely spectacular.
For a moment, the square was filled with the fragrance of medicine and the spiritual energy surged.
Then, everyone's eyes turned to Zhong Ling and they were stunned.
Zhong Ling took out her glass tripod. The tripod was small and exquisite, and transparent throughout. It reflected colorful light in the sunlight, which was very beautiful.
Then, under the attention of the whole city, Zhong Ling stretched and yawned, as if she had not woken up yet.
The corner of Wei Changfeng's mouth twitched violently, and he almost vomited blood.
My Elder Zhong, this is a matter of life and death. Could you please give me some face and be a little more serious?
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