The half-finished pill in his hand contrasted sharply with Yi Ting's flawless Heart-Protecting Pill. His originally straight back hunched slightly, and his heart was filled with bitterness.
Sun Yue's reaction was even more direct; she stomped her foot in frustration, her eyes practically spitting fire.
She was already filled with resentment because of her failure, and now seeing Yiting refine such high-quality pills, this resentment grew wildly in her heart like weeds.
The look in his eyes at Yiting was a mixture of jealousy and envy. He was jealous of her younger and more voluptuous figure, and he envied her alchemy skills.
Chen Lin maintained a blank expression, but his clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.
Even the elder of the Lin family was surprised that it was this young woman who had refined the Heart Protection Pill. After a moment of astonishment, he quickly came to his senses and slowly walked forward. His eyes, which had been slightly cloudy, now shone brightly.
The surrounding crowd fell silent instantly, all waiting for the clan elder to announce the final result.
The old man from the Lin family stood in the center of the square. He first cleared his throat. Although his voice was old, it was full of energy and echoed in the silent square.
"The results of this alchemist selection are already clear."
The elder's gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Yiting.
"The Heart-Protecting Pill refined by Miss Yi is of extremely high quality. Whether it is the appearance of the pill, the medicinal power it emits, or the performance during the alchemy process, it far surpasses that of the other contestants. Therefore, I hereby announce that the winner of this alchemist selection is Miss Yi."
As soon as she finished speaking, cheers erupted in the square. Those who had been awestruck by Yi Ting's alchemy process were now generously offering their applause and praise.
Faced with the applause, Yi Ting felt somewhat at a loss. She lowered her head, not daring to look at the cheering crowd around her, and unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes. The confident woman who had been refining pills instantly transformed back into the shy and timid girl she once was.
Amidst the clamor and praise, she felt like a fawn under a spotlight, both frightened and nervous. She tried to take a small step back, as if that would allow her to escape the intense gazes.
However, when her gaze inadvertently swept across the crowd and landed on Qin Luo standing in the distance, her eyes regained focus. Qin Luo was looking at her with a look of satisfaction, his eyes full of encouragement.
"Yiting, you have to pull yourself together. Don't show weakness at a time like this." Seeing Qin Luo's gaze, Yiting silently encouraged herself.
After taking a deep breath, he slowly raised his head.
She released her grip on her clothes, took a small step forward, and bowed slightly to the cheering crowd, responding to their applause and praise with a very gentle demeanor.
At this moment, Yi Ting wasn't thinking about the joy of winning, but rather about Qin Luo's constant companionship and encouragement. If it weren't for him, she would probably still be a lonely servant in the Li family. If it weren't for him...
Qin Luo, watching from afar, also looked at Yi Ting with satisfaction, very pleased with her alchemy work this time.
"It seems that this girl's alchemy skills have completely surpassed mine."
Qin Luo felt gratified, but also a little self-deprecating. He had once shown off his little alchemy skills to Yi Ting, but now it seemed that Yi Ting's mastery of alchemy had left him far behind.
Just as Qin Luo was sighing, a long-lost mechanical voice rang in his mind.
[Yi Ting's affection level has reached 120 (marriage is possible), and new investment points have been gained.]
[Yi Ting has obtained a fortuitous opportunity: a Grade 3 Heart-Protecting Pill. Based on her current affection level for the host: 120 (enough for marriage); therefore, the return bonus will be randomly distributed between 121 and 605 times the original amount.]
[The chance to win is doubled to 600%, and you will receive a Grade 6 Heart-Protecting Pill.]
[Rank 6 Heart-Protecting Pill: Crafted by a Rank 6 alchemist, it forms a powerful defensive shield around the heart.]
[When a cultivator's heart is injured, the Grade 6 Heart Protection Pill will automatically release the life force contained within it—the Spirit Heart Jade Mushroom and the Amethyst Beast Heart—to prevent the injury from worsening and also has a slight restorative effect.]
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