The Strange Flame Rekindles in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 61 Medicine Contest

Now, thanks to Xiao Yan's meddling, Liu Ling has become virtually invisible, with no presence whatsoever. With Xiao Yan already selling pills, everyone was already shocked; even if he passed the assessment and became a second-grade alchemist, it would be difficult for him to attract attention.

Moreover, during the gathering just now, the three beauties never took their eyes off Xiao Yan, which greatly upset Liu Ling.

"Sorry! I don't want to participate. I think it's enough to just be able to refine medicine, whether it's first-grade or second-grade, it doesn't matter," Xiao Yan said indifferently.

"Princess Yaoyue, did you hear that? It seems Mr. Nie Feng disdains to associate with us, thinking we are all just ordinary people," Liu Ling said to Yaoyue.

If it were before, Yao Yue would have looked down on Xiao Yan after listening to Liu Ling, but now Yao Yue only admires Xiao Yan and doesn't pay any attention to Liu Ling at all.

"If it's convenient for you, Brother Nie Feng, you might as well participate. After all, a second-grade alchemist's robe is much better than a first-grade one, and you'll also get a better deal on medicinal herbs," Chemir said to Xiao Yan with a smile.

"Really? I thought all robes were basically the same! And how much discount can a second-grade alchemist get when buying medicinal herbs?" Xiao Yan asked hurriedly.

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. How could this young man's mind be so different from theirs? Were the advantages of a second-grade alchemist over a first-grade alchemist merely insignificant benefits? They were honor, symbols of status!

"Hehe, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!" Chemir shook his head and chuckled.

"I think young friend Nie Feng is very pragmatic and knows what he wants," Fa Ma praised.

"What exactly is the relationship between Fa Ma and Nie Feng? Why does he always speak well of him?" This question was on everyone's mind.

"Since these three young men are all participating in the second-grade alchemist assessment today, why don't we let them have a competition?" Chemir suggested.

"It's just a friendly exchange of skills, I have no objection, and I'm also very interested to see how Brother Nie Feng refines pills," Gu He said with a smile.

Seeing that Guhe agreed, Chemir stroked his beard, turned to the three juniors, and asked with a smile, "Would you like to spar with each other?"

"Yes! Yes! This is such a fun thing, I'll definitely participate!" Yaoyue jumped up happily.

"I'm willing too!" Liu Ling replied, bowing. Hadn't he waited all this time for this moment?

"What are the benefits?" Xiao Yan scratched his head and asked.

"Ugh, how come you only know how to ask for benefits?" Chemir rolled his eyes.

"Hehe, since it's a competition, how can there be no prize? This is a recipe for a Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. The Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is a fourth-grade pill. An ordinary Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill can help a Dou Shi expert break through to the Great Dou Shi realm. If a Great Dou Shi expert takes it, there is a small chance that the user's level will increase by one star, without any adverse effects. The Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill comes in three grades. Each grade will form a ring of pill patterns on the pill. If three rings of pill patterns can be formed, it is the highest grade Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. Those below the Great Dou Shi level should use this pill with caution! If a Great Dou Shi takes this pill, there is a chance that their strength will increase by three stars in a short period of time. At the same time, there is also a certain chance that it will cause adverse effects. Those who suffer adverse effects may have their strength reduced by one to two stars, but there is no danger to their lives." Fa Ma said with a smile.

When everyone saw that Fa Ma had actually produced a pill formula that could enhance strength, and that it could be used by both Dou Shi and Da Dou Shi, the preciousness of such a pill formula was self-evident, and they were all shocked.

"President Fa Ma actually brought out such precious pills. Is he really that sure that guy named Nie Feng can win?" Everyone was filled with doubt.

"Since Guild Master Fa Ma has brought out such a precious pill formula, I, Gu He, cannot be stingy." Gu He took out a purple scroll from his storage ring.

"The Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill is a top-tier fourth-grade pill, comparable to a fifth-grade pill. Like the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill, it is also used to enhance strength, but it can only be taken by a Great Dou Master. Moreover, this kind of pill has low resistance, and one can only take two in a lifetime," Gu He explained.

"Wow! It can actually increase the strength of a Great Dou Master by two stars!" Yao Yue said enviously. She was now a little annoyed that she had been lazy. If she had been more diligent and worked harder, all of this would have been hers.

"However, if I use my trump card, it's not impossible to win," Yaoyue thought to herself.

Xiao Yan was also tempted when he saw the two pill formulas. How could he not be? With these two pills, the strength of his family could be rapidly increased, and his father, Xiao Zhan, could quickly reach the Dou Ling level.

When Fa Ma saw that Gu He had also taken out a pill formula that was similar to his own, he was clearly taken aback for a moment, and then shook his head helplessly. He did not expect that his actions would arouse Gu He's interest.

"Since you've all offered such generous rewards, I can't fall behind. I'll provide the three portions of medicinal herbs needed for each of these two types of pills!" Chemir said with a smile.

"You three come with me to select the medicinal herbs. This time, you can do whatever you want with your alchemy. Whoever makes the highest-grade medicine will win. However, you only have one chance. If you fail, you lose. I'm telling you beforehand, you're not allowed to interfere with each other. After all, we three old guys are watching!" Chemir instructed the three participants.

The three nodded in agreement. In fact, even without Chemir's instructions, they wouldn't dare to make any small moves. With a sixth-grade alchemist and two fifth-grade alchemists present, how could they hide any small moves from them? Wouldn't that be humiliating themselves?

Following Chemir to the medicine storehouse, the three saw it piled high with all sorts of medicinal herbs. The little princess and Liu Ling didn't react much, as both the imperial palace and the Yunlan Sect had similar collections of herbs. Xiao Yan's eyes lit up when he saw the dazzling array of herbs.

"It seems I need to come back here again before leaving to buy some medicinal herbs!" Xiao Yan thought to himself.

Xiao Yan had no shortage of medicinal herbs for refining first- and second-grade pills; they were easily found on the outskirts of the Monster Beast Mountain Range. However, herbs for refining third-grade and higher pills were much harder to find, not only because of the wide variety but also because of their extremely limited quantity. Purchasing these herbs with gold coins alone was impossible. Some owners of these herbs only accepted barter.

Just as sharpshooters need bullets, alchemists also need a large amount of medicinal herbs to improve their alchemy skills. But what if there are no medicinal herbs? Ordinary people can only rely on powerful families to help them refine medicines in order to improve their own skills. For example, Gu Ni, a second-grade alchemist in Wutan City, has relied on the Mittel family.

However, Xiao Yan has no desire to work for others, and he will never work for others in his entire life.

After selecting the medicinal herbs, the three followed Chemir to the center of a bluestone plaza. In the center were about ten large bluestone platforms, each topped with a crimson medicine cauldron.

"Alright, kids, this plaza is used for assessing fifth-grade alchemists. It's rarely open, except when Guild Master Fa Ma and Elder Gu He are there. So going to a lower-level assessment area is obviously inappropriate. You guys are lucky to be here early. There are medicine cauldrons and all that, and the quality of the medicine cauldrons is quite good. Choose a suitable spot for yourselves! I'm going up to join Fa Ma and the others." Chemir instructed, then flew up to the high platform in front of him using his battle qi wings.

(End of this chapter)