Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1488 - 1508: Praising to Kill_1

Chapter 1488: Chapter 1508: Praising to Kill_1

Yao Xuanji blinked, her eyes filled with confusion and disbelief.

How did Lin Chen get so good at alchemy?

She had spent a long time with Lin Chen before. Isn’t she clear about Lin Chen’s level of alchemy?

What’s more, the alchemy that Lin Chen used to learn could only produce medicinal pills used in the Barren Wilderness, which had nothing to do with high-level elixir for the immortals.

Thinking about it, Lin Chen’s refinement of mid-level medicinal pills could indeed pass, but the next round would definitely involve high-level medicinal pills, and he would probably be exposed then.

The second round of the competition continued.

The rules remained the same but with slight changes.

A hundred people compete in one group, refining medicinal pills, and eight people advance to the last 32 from each group.

With a 92% elimination rate, it’s pretty brutal.

The competition rules are simple. The organizer announced a list of elixir names, giving the contestants half a day and a set of ingredients for each medicinal pill. After completing the first medicinal pill, they may begin on the second. Victory is determined by the number of different kinds of medicinal pills made after half a day.

All refined medicinal pills must be of standard quality or above; otherwise, they will not be counted. The one with the higher quality wins in the case of the same quantity.

This round tests the overall skill of the alchemists. They not only have to be thorough in their knowledge of medicinal pills, but also have to be proficient and swift. Any deficiency will lead to disqualification.

Lin Chen seemed unafraid. Through the previous rounds of alchemy tests, he found out that his alchemy level was somewhat better than he had thought.

There were four groups in total. Lin Chen was in the second group, coincidentally, so was Zeng Tongxiu.

In the waiting area of the competition, Zeng Tongxiu walked past Lin Chen, and then acted as if he had just seen him, his face full of surprise.

"Lin Chen, we’re in the same group!"

Lin Chen smiled, "Yeah, quite a coincidence."

Zeng Tongxiu laughed, "I previously invited you to compete in alchemy, but you declined. Now we’re matched."

Lin Chen grunted in reply, not saying anything.

Zeng Tongxiu wouldn’t give up the chance to provoke: "This round is a bit challenging. All the medicinal pills we need to refine are high-level pills and the elimination rate is over 90%. Are you confident you can make it through?"

Lin Chen replied calmly, "We’ll see."

Zeng Tongxiu pretended to be surprised, "I used to say that the White Crane Immortal Sect didn’t have any skilled alchemists, but it seems I was wrong. You were able to cut through all the obstacles and rank within the top 400, which is very impressive. Looking at your confidence, you should be able to go further."

Zeng Tongxiu’s voice was loud, drawing the attention of the people around.

Are you complimenting me?

Or setting me up?

Lin Chen sneered in his heart, what a childish trick.

Lin Chen could even guess what he would say.

"I thought you, Lin Chen, could break the White Crane Immortal Sect’s mediocrity in alchemy, but it turns out I overestimated you..."

"You guys from the White Crane Immortal Sect are good at fighting, but alchemy isn’t your strong suit, you should keep your distance next time."

Such words might work on others, but they won’t work on Lin Chen.

Lin Chen said calmly, "We from the White Crane Immortal Sect are not good at alchemy, so we came here with the intention to learn. The Double Dragon Sect, on the other hand, is famous for its alchemy throughout the continent. You’re the true Inheritance Disciple of the Sect Master, the future successor of the Double Dragon Sect. Your alchemy skills are divine. You will definitely win this competition and receive the title of ’Pill King’, won’t you?"

Zeng Tongxiu’s smile froze on his face.

Damn!

He tried to set me up, but he gave me a bigger one!

Pill King?

Zeng Tongxiu quickly looked around and indeed, many people were looking at him with hostility, obviously considering him a strong competitor.

Zeng Tongxiu quickly denied it, "Not at all. I, like you, am here to learn..."

Lin Chen chuckled, "Although humility is a good trait, excessive humility is hypocrisy. You didn’t say that before, did you? The Double Dragon Sect’s alchemy technique is second to none on this continent. These people can’t possibly be your competitors. The title of ’Pill King’ is as good as yours..."

Zeng Tongxiu’s face turned pale.

If this gets out, then what?

Doesn’t everyone care about being number one?

If the Double Dragon Sect is number one, then what are the other sects that are also strong at alchemy?

Wouldn’t they come and teach me a lesson?

"Shut up!"

Zeng Tongxiu felt the sharp gazes around him, like needles in his back. He heard Lin Chen still talking and unable to argue, he shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! I never said that, don’t slander our Double Dragon Sect!"

"Never said that?"

Lin Chen sneered, seeming to want to say something, but then he waved his hand dismissively, "You...forget it, I must have remembered it wrong. I was dreaming last night, it’s just a mix-up...sorry..."

Zeng Tongxiu looked at Lin Chen’s seemingly want-to-say-but-not-say expression, and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

You’re trying to set me up!