"Jiu Shi, are you implying that I cheated Sheng Dengfeng?" Grandmaster Jiang Rong's expression turned grave.
At the Holy Pill Pavilion, he had always been meticulous in his work, never showing favoritism. Now, hearing the suspicion in Jiu Shi's words, he naturally felt displeased.
"My apologies, Grandmaster Jiang, I didn't mean that!"
Jiu Shi hastily said, "It's just... it's just that Sheng Dengfeng's skill has improved too quickly, it's hard to imagine."
"Therefore, you should look for the problem within yourself!"
Jiang Rong continued, "You cannot feel unfair just because you lost a competition."
"Grandmaster Jiang's teaching is absolutely right!"
Jiu Shi clenched his fists, not daring to show any dissent.
Jiang Rong was a seventh-grade spirit alchemist, so his words carried immense weight in the Holy Pill Pavilion.
As for him, he was only a fourth-grade spirit alchemist. The two were fundamentally not on the same level.
"Alright, in the first round, Sheng Dengfeng wins. Furthermore, Sheng Dengfeng will be promoted to a fifth-grade spirit alchemist. I will definitely report this to the Pavilion Master and reward you!"
Jiang Rong announced.
"Jiu Shi, don't be disheartened either!"
Jiang Rong comforted him, "This is only the first round; there are still subsequent rounds. If you perform exceptionally, it's not impossible to catch up!"
Afterward, Grandmaster Jiang Rong stared intently at the Golden Bright Pill, continuously exclaiming, "Actually, this fifth-grade spirit pill has many aspects worth studying, but it also has a few flaws."
Hearing these words, Sheng Dengfeng's eyelids twitched.
Many of the minor details in his alchemy this time were changes based on what Qin Ning had said today, which allowed him to successfully refine a fifth-grade spirit pill.
Now, thinking back carefully, Qin Ning's words truly hit the nail on the head.
He clearly pointed out the problems with his elixirs, and moreover, he saw through his shortcomings of many years with just a glance.
At this moment, Sheng Dengfeng was filled with surprise and joy. This time, his son had truly found a treasure!
After returning, he must sincerely thank Qin Ning.
This person was truly a monstrous talent!
Meanwhile, Jiang Rong's heart was filled with many doubts. The refinement of this Golden Bright Pill indeed made people feel that there were many strange things about it.
Some of the processing methods made him feel peculiar.
It seemed he would have to find an opportunity to ask Sheng Dengfeng for details.
At this moment, Jiu Shi also felt a bit dejected.
He never dreamed that Sheng Dengfeng could reach the realm of a fifth-grade spirit alchemist.
This was truly too unbelievable.
"Alright, let's proceed with the next test, the Q&A session. The two of you can ask each other a question!"
Jiang Rong said indifferently, "For this test, I'll give each of you one night to think. You can also consult ancient books, or even ask others. But I think, based on your alchemy skills, there's probably no one in this Northern Ming Empire you can ask."
"Questions!"
Jiu Shi waved his hand, and three blank envelopes appeared before Sheng Dengfeng.
"Junior Brother Jiu Shi, answer these three questions well!" Sheng Dengfeng was extremely happy at this moment, handing his questions to Jiu Shi.
Jiu Shi's expression was cold, and his face became unsightly.
At the same time, on the other side, Qin Ning exhaled and wiped away his sweat.
"Spirit Breaking Pill, Spirit Shaping Pill, Spirit Recovery Pill!"
Sheng Xinyue, who had been watching from the side, was completely convinced.
Qin Ning consecutively opened three alchemy furnaces and successfully refined three types of spirit pills in one afternoon.
This was truly unbelievable.
But this matter genuinely appeared before their eyes.
Ye Yuanjuan's furrowed brows now relaxed, making her look pure and captivating.
Qin Ning's alchemy skills were indeed extraordinary. Although she didn't fully understand alchemy, she could at least tell that Qin Ning's alchemy was not ordinary.
"Discard them!"
At this moment, Qin Ning stood to the side and said indifferently.
"Yes!" Sheng Xindui, who was standing nearby, immediately responded, but then suddenly froze, his hands, holding the tray of pills, trembling.
What? Discard them?
Are you kidding? After an entire afternoon refining three types of spirit pills, why discard them?
These spirit pills, whether in color or medicinal effect, could be considered exemplary!
Seeing Sheng Xindui's astonished expression, Qin Ning said calmly, "My current alchemy flame, although it has reached mid-grade orange, is sufficient to refine first-grade mid-level spirit pills."
"However, these three types of spirit pills are at the highest level for first-grade spirit herbs. Refining them with my current flame level resulted in a few issues!"
"Discard them. I will refine them again in a few days!"
Upon hearing this, Sheng Xindui immediately understood.
Qin Ning was not satisfied with the three types of spirit pills he had refined!
What did it mean to be formidable?
This was formidable!
Invisible pressure was a fatal factor!
Qin Ning could easily say to discard the three types of spirit pills that Sheng Xindui considered treasures.
In Qin Ning's eyes, these three types of spirit pills could only be described as mediocre; they simply weren't worthy of being born from his hands.
"Yes, I understand!"
Sheng Xindui picked up the three types of spirit pills, sighing inwardly.
What did it mean to be a genius?
This was a genius!
Moreover, this arrogance emanated from Qin Ning's very bones.
He felt that the spirit pills he refined were not up to his standard, so he genuinely had no regrets whatsoever.
Holding the three types of spirit pills, Sheng Xindui's heart was conflicted.
Before meeting Qin Ning, he considered himself an alchemy genius.
But now, compared to Qin Ning, he was truly pitifully inferior. What kind of genius was he? There was always someone better; compared to Qin Ning, he was merely a frog at the bottom of a well.
"Xindui, what are you doing?"
Just then, a voice interrupted Sheng Xindui's thoughts.
"Father!"
Sheng Xindui saw his father, Jiu Shi, and Grandmaster Jiang Rong, and knew that the first round of the competition had ended.
Looking at his father's expression, he must have won.
"Huh? Spirit Breaking Pill, Spirit Shaping Pill, Spirit Recovery Pill?"
Looking at the three types of pills in the three transparent glass bottles, Grandmaster Jiang Rong suddenly became agitated.
Disregarding formalities, Grandmaster Jiang Rong stepped forward, exclaiming in joyful surprise, "The refining methods for these three types of first-grade spirit pills have long been lost. How is it that someone can still refine them?"
"Tsk tsk, these three types of first-grade spirit pills are even more precious than second-grade spirit pills!"
Jiang Rong was so excited that he forgot his etiquette, opened the glass bottle, and carefully tasted it.
Suddenly, Grandmaster Jiang Rong's face turned red, and his entire body trembled with excitement.
He had always maintained a calm and leisurely demeanor, but now he appeared utterly shocked.
"Who refined this?"
Jiang Rong, losing his composure, grabbed Sheng Xindui's arm, his face flushed with wild excitement!
Sheng Xindui winced in pain, looked at Jiang Rong, and couldn't help but say, "Grandmaster Jiang, you... you're hurting me!"
"Oh, my apologies, I'm truly sorry!"
Jiang Rong quickly loosened his grip.
But the look in his eyes as he gazed at Sheng Xinrui was still filled with the same joyful astonishment and urgency.
"Xiao Rui, quickly tell Grandpa, which spirit alchemist refined these three types of spirit pills?"
Jiang Rong couldn't suppress his enthusiasm as he asked. Seeing Jiang Rong's uncharacteristic display of excitement, Sheng Dengfeng and Jiu Shi were also secretly astonished.