Xu Muqing's heart was in his throat, and he couldn't help but wonder: "Is it going to explode like this?"
[Is this the only ability of the helper I finally hired?]
[That won’t do. How could my vision be so bad?]
[I definitely won’t…]
With the last glimmer of hope, she looked nervously at Lu Jingzhi who was silently opening the lid of the alchemy furnace.
Lu Jingzhi used his mysterious energy to absorb the elixir from the furnace and slowly spread out his palm.
A pill emitting dazzling golden light appeared in his hand.
The elixir seemed to contain medicinal power and fragrance, and one could tell at a glance that it was of extraordinary quality.
Immediately afterwards, an enchanting fragrance of elixir quickly spread out and filled the surrounding air.
"It is...it is a top-grade elixir!" someone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
You know, many people have completed the refining process before, but no one has been able to refine the best elixir.
Lu Jingzhi walked to the front of the jury with steady steps, his face still as calm as water, without any ripples.
"Dear seniors, please taste it."
The members of the jury nodded slightly, carefully took the pills and examined them carefully.
They first placed the pill in the palm of their hand to observe it, then brought it close to their nose and sniffed it gently, trying to judge its quality from its appearance, aroma and other aspects.
"My friend, this elixir is of top quality. Congratulations on your successful advancement to the next round."
Lu Jingzhi clasped his fists and expressed his gratitude. Under everyone's gaze, he flew to sit next to Yan An and held her little hand.
The audience erupted again.
"No way! Not only did he refine a top-grade elixir, but he also has such a beautiful Taoist partner?"
"I also want to have a Taoist partner like this. I promise to stay in my room and never go out!"
"That's right! If I could become a Taoist partner with such a beautiful female cultivator, I would have no regrets in my life!"
"Who said Lu Jingzhi's alchemy skills were not good?"
"It's him!" Everyone pointed at the monk who had just made a bet with others.
The monk was also embarrassed at this time, and felt even more ashamed after being pointed out.
"Didn't you say he couldn't survive the first round?" someone asked.
"Ken...it must be a blind cat catching a dead mouse. I will definitely not be able to pass the next round of fifth-grade pills." He scratched his head, looking embarrassed.
"Tsk, I don't believe it." A cultivator retorted, "How can someone who can refine top-grade elixirs be lucky?"
"Yeah, I think he's pretty awesome too."
"Hmph, just wait and see, he will definitely not make it through the next round." He still said stubbornly.
"Then we'll wait and see~"
Yan An glanced at him coquettishly, "With so many people watching, you're still touching my hand, aren't you ashamed?"
"Hehe, I just can't help myself." Lu Jingzhi smiled and held her hand tightly again.
"Hmph, hooligan!" Yan An pushed him lightly but did not pull his hand back.
The two of them flirted with each other in front of many monks, oblivious to the people around them.
The monks around them stared at the two of them with wide eyes, secretly envious.
In the VIP seats——
Xu Muqing looked at the two people who were loving and interacting sweetly, and the joy in her heart was gradually overshadowed by endless loss.
She stared at the scene quietly, feeling a sense of bitterness and helplessness in her heart.
【It seems that I am really late. 】
As the sun sets, its afterglow shines on the field, as if covering the entire scene with a layer of golden hazy gauze.
When the last pill was presented to the jury, the first round of competition finally came to an end.
Among the more than 130 contestants, more than half failed and left in disgrace.
The emperor stood up and delivered a passionate speech, encouraging all the contestants and congratulating the winners.
Afterwards, everyone left, leaving the atmosphere warm and cheerful.
Inside the palace——
Tianxin Hall——
The emperor sat leisurely in a chair, holding a cup of tea in his hand and sipping it leisurely.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince, the second princess is here." A palace maid reported respectfully.
The emperor slowly opened his eyes and said calmly, "Let them in."
"yes."
Soon, the two of them walked into the Tianxin Hall together, knelt on one knee, and saluted with their fists clasped.
"Father." The two shouted in unison.
The emperor nodded slightly and said softly, "Get up."
"Thank you, Father." The two of them thanked him in unison and stood up.
The emperor looked at his children with a smile on his face and said in a kind tone, "What do you think of your opponent in this competition?"
The eldest prince looked proud and answered without hesitation: "These opponents are not worth mentioning."
The second princess nodded repeatedly in agreement, with a hint of contempt in her eyes.
"That's right. Anyone can refine a fourth-grade elixir, but can they refine a sixth-grade elixir?"
The emperor nodded slightly, "Well, while confidence is good, one should still be cautious."
"That Lan Bing from the Tiannu Sect seems quite powerful. Their Sect Master has full confidence in her."
"Besides, Lu Jingzhi from the Alchemy Association can refine top-grade elixirs, so he must be very capable."
When the two heard this, the image of the always calm young man and the beautiful Taoist partner beside him emerged in their minds.
The eldest prince laughed disdainfully, "Father, I can also refine top-grade elixirs, it just takes a little longer."
The second princess agreed, "Yes, and with that shabby furnace, it's already the best it can produce."
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