A pill the size of a quail egg, radiating golden light all over, rose from the alchemic furnace.
"Heh, today I refine a Profound Pill in Tian Chu!"
Master Chang let out a long roar.
Instantly, streams of golden light and overflowing pill qi flowed, carrying an incomparably rich pill fragrance, like wisps of golden threads, winding towards the pill in the center.
Those streams of qi landed on the pill, instantly imprinting golden pill patterns.
One.
Two.
Five.
...
The golden pill patterns increased rapidly.
Soon, they reached thirty.
Similar to weapon forging, thirty pill patterns signified a Yellow-grade pill.
And thirty pill patterns...
This was already a top-tier Yellow-grade pill!
Yet, this pill had not stopped its ascent.
Soon, the thirty-first golden pill pattern was imprinted.
Finally, it stopped at thirty-three.
Low-grade Profound-grade, Profound Water Pill!
The crowd could not help but exclaim, especially those from the Governor's Mansion, who were greatly shocked.
As expected of a Profound-grade Alchemic Master from the Pill Alliance of Liuyun Kingdom.
When a master makes a move, you know it's for real!
Liu Qiyong and others cheered, looking smugly at Alchemist Qian, Liu Qingshi, and the others opposite them.
The latter, however, were dejected and crestfallen, like defeated roosters.
Chu Tiange sighed inwardly.
His feelings were somewhat complex.
On one hand, Master Chang had refined a Profound-grade pill, and his father's injuries could now be saved, which made him very happy.
But on the other hand, with the great contributions made by his third brother Chu Tiankuang and sixth brother Chu Tianlong, the position of the Governor's heir would likely fall into their hands.
Master Chang extended two fingers, holding the golden-patterned Profound Water Pill, and turned it around with immense pride, displaying the pill to everyone.
He admired the shocked and reverent gazes on everyone's faces with great satisfaction.
But when his gaze fell upon Ling Fan, whose expression remained as calm as a still lake...
A hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.
What was going on with this young man!
Why did it seem as if he was disdainful of this master's effortless refinement of a low-grade Profound pill?
This made Master Chang very displeased.
Especially Ling Fan's previous remark, "all show and no substance," which he had heard clearly.
It was just that he was refining the pill at the time and had no time to deal with it.
Hmph!
I'll deal with you, ignorant brat, later.
Master Chang snorted coldly, holding the golden-patterned pill, and handed it to Chu Donghai.
"Governor Chu, I promised to refine a Profound Pill for you, and I will not break my word."
Even with Chu Donghai's composure and temperament, his hands trembled uncontrollably with excitement at this moment.
"Thank you, Master Chang! Master Chang truly possesses divine alchemic skills, effortlessly refining a thirty-three-patterned Profound Water Pill, which has opened our eyes!"
"Master Chang's kindness in saving me is something I, Chu, will never forget and must reward you handsomely."
"Heh, a mere Profound Water Pill is just a trivial matter for this master, not worth mentioning."
Master Chang said with great self-satisfaction.
Hearing him speak so casually, the people in the Governor's Mansion immediately felt even more respect for Master Chang.
As expected of a Grand Alchemist from the Pill Alliance of Liuyun Kingdom.
Truly extraordinary!
Just as everyone was flattering Master Chang and congratulating Chu Donghai...
Suddenly, a faint voice rang out: "This is a廢丹 (feidan - waste pill), not only will it not save you, but it will harm you!"
Upon hearing this.
Everyone was dumbfounded and turned their heads in disbelief towards the speaker.
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Chu Tiange exclaimed in disbelief, "Mr. Ling, what are you saying? This pill is a waste pill!"
Ling Fan nodded slightly.
His expression was indifferent, showing no hint of joking.
Master Chang frowned deeply.
The displeasure in his eyes was obvious.
Liu Qiyong, on the other hand, was furious and said, "What nonsense are you spouting, you trash? This pill refined by my master clearly has dense and bright golden pill patterns, with almost no impurities. Even if it's not a top-grade, it's at least a good quality one!"
"You actually claim that the pill refined by my master is a waste pill, what crime do you deserve!"
"Exactly, exactly! You brat are speaking nonsense, daring to slander a Profound-grade Alchemist, why don't you quickly kneel and apologize!"
"Damn it, what do you know about alchemy, you young whelp? Who gave you the guts to speak so arrogantly in front of my master!"
"Kneel, kneel!"
Master Chang's other disciples also glared at Ling Fan with unconcealed rage. If looks could kill, Ling Fan would have been torn to shreds by their gazes long ago.
Chu Tiankuang's face turned ugly and he said, "Seventh brother, look at the person you brought! Repeatedly obstructing Master Chang from refining pills for father, what are his intentions! Why don't you quickly make him kneel and apologize for his wild claims!"
Chu Tianlong's eyes flashed with schadenfreude, looking at Ling Fan with a gaze that said "you're finished."
Hmph!
This kid really doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. How can he offend a Profound-grade Alchemist?
It seems someone is going to get revenge for the two slaps I received.
For a moment.
Ling Fan was the target of everyone's condemnation.
Let alone Liu Qiyong, Chu Tiankuang, and Chu Tianlong.
Even other strong individuals from the Governor's Mansion felt that this gray-haired youth was being unreasonable and causing trouble.
But facing everyone's accusatory gaze, Ling Fan's expression remained unchanged, looking at Chu Donghai with complete composure.
Chu Donghai's heart skipped a beat.
Although he hadn't interacted much with Ling Fan, he knew that this monstrously talented individual was by no means someone who spoke carelessly or nonsensically, and would not speak without reason.
Could it be that this pill really had a problem?
But he looked left and right, and couldn't see anything wrong with this pill at all.
Moreover, Master Chang had refined the pill under everyone's watchful eyes the entire time, and the process of condensing the pill patterns was clearly visible. How could it be a waste pill?
He pondered for a moment and said solemnly to Ling Fan, "Young Master Ling, this matter is of great importance. Do you have any proof!"
Before Ling Fan could answer.
Liu Qiyong disdainfully said, "What the hell does he know about alchemy! If he can truly prove that my master is refining a waste pill, I will break these two bronze alchemic furnaces and eat them on the spot!"
"Hahaha!"
Master Chang's other disciples and Chu Tianlong and others burst into laughter.
Chu Tiange's expression immediately became displeased as he stared at Liu Qiyong.
This person had shown disrespect to Mr. Ling multiple times, which was utterly rude!
So what if he was Master Chang's disciple? Chu Tiange was thinking of finding an opportunity to stuff this idiot into a sack, give him a good beating from behind, and teach him a lesson!
Ling Fan glanced at Master Chang, Liu Qiyong, Chu Tiankuang, and the others.
He smiled faintly.
And said, "Fine, you want to know why this pill is a waste pill? Then I will enlighten you!"
Ling Fan walked out slowly, taking the Profound Water Pill from the displeased Master Chang.