Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1494 - 1514: What do you mean with this reaction?!_1

Chapter 1494: Chapter 1514: What do you mean with this reaction?!_1

"Ladies and Gentlemen, now entering the arena are the top eight competitors of the Pill King Competition. They will engage in a fierce showdown to determine the true Pill King of this edition!"

"The rules for this round are quite simple. The eight contestants are divided into four groups, will be given the same problem, and will start at the same time. The quality of the medicinal pills they produce will be the determining factor for victory. If the quality of the pills cannot be differentiated, we will measure the time taken to refine the pill. The person who takes less time wins!"

"In this round, four contestants will qualify for advancement, and four will be eliminated."

"Please contestants, draw your lots."

Lin Chen and the other seven took turns drawing, pairing up for the competition.

Lin Chen drew number three. As he was looking at his draw, Zeng Tongxiu from across had already revealed his number.

Number five!

Lin Chen was matched with number four, just missing out on being paired with Zeng Tongxiu.

Zeng Tongxiu glanced at Lin Chen’s number three, his eyes slightly disappointed. He hoped to draw Lin Chen as soon as possible, otherwise, if Lin Chen was defeated by someone else, wouldn’t his hope be in vain?

"The competition task for this round, is to refine a Five Desires Pill."

Lin Chen let out a sigh of relief. The Five Desires Pill is a mainstream medicinal pill, the materials are not scarce, but the technique required is high. This pill is his main practice option, after all, mastering the technique is the most crucial aspect.

Pressure? Not much!

Lin Chen’s opponent was Zhou Ping, an elder from the Fire and Thunder Sect of the Baiyue Dynasty, who was also the Sect Leader of the Fire and Thunder Pill Peak.

Zhou Ping looked at Lin Chen with a slightly puzzled look.

The White Crane Immortal Sect is not good at refining pills, and it doesn’t have any pill refining masters, how come someone this young, who is so proficient, came out of nowhere?

There’s nothing much to say about the competition. As soon as it started, Zhou Ping quickly began preparations.

This time, each pair of contestants could see each other, operating face-to-face, undeniably adding a lot of tension to the atmosphere.

Lin Chen didn’t even glance at the other side, he was completely focused on his operation, undistracted.

Lin Chen’s pace was not particularly quick, but every single motion was extremely skilled, fluid as a stream, without the slightest hint of hesitation, giving off a pleasing aesthetic.

The various medicinal herbs were tempered into a juice. After every preparation was completed, Lin Chen didn’t hesitate at all, and directly started refining the pill.

The passage of time, the Five Desires Pill was gradually completed.

Not an ounce of difficulty!

"Bang!"

Lin Chen slapped the Pill Furnace, the Pill Fire shook, the lid of the pill furnace flew up, a dark red Five Desires Pill flew out of the pill furnace and landed in the dish, making a crisp sound.

Zhou Ping, who was refining his pill, was attracted by the sound. He subconsciously looked up and found that Lin Chen across from him had already completed his pill refining, which startled him.

In that moment of distraction, the flames in the pill furnace became chaotic.

Zhou Ping was taken aback, hurriedly gathered his heart and mind, rapidly stabilizing the Pill Fire, but even so, a burn smell probably diffused from the disorderly flames.

Zhou Ping’s face abruptly changed, he knew that, because of this moment’s distraction, the quality of the pill he was refining had decreased.

This slight difference in quality determined the result of this showdown.

Zhou Ping steadied his mindset, and completed the refining.

The dark red Five Desires Pill was evenly colored, but unfortunately, it had a tiny black mark in the middle.

Zhou Ping let out a sigh, feeling disappointed in himself for letting his age get to him. In this major competition, his mindset was not as calm as a young man’s.

He realised that he was too concerned about gains and losses.

End of competition.

Lin Chen won!

Zhou Ping cupped his hands: "I admit defeat gracefully. The younger generation can truly be a force to be reckoned with!"

Lin Chen cupped his hands: "I appreciate your kindness!"

On the other side, Zeng Tongxiu also defeated his opponent. He looked towards Lin Chen, his eyes showed surprise.

Lin Chen actually won!

Is he really that powerful?

With the results already laid out before him, Zeng Tongxiu wasn’t contemplating anymore. He was thinking that next, they would be in the top four, and two people had a one-third chance of meeting each other!

Zeng Tongxiu hoped to face Lin Chen. They had reached the top four, if he doesn’t meet him now, would they have to meet in the final?

Zeng Tongxiu’s expectation was fulfilled early the next morning.

"Zeng Tongxiu, number one!"

"Lin Chen, number two!"

Zeng Tongxiu turned his head, only to see Lin Chen was also looking at him. Their gazes clashed in midair.

Lin Chen laughed and waved at him, appearing very relaxed.

Lin Chen’s action stung Zeng Tongxiu. Are you really that confident?

This is a showdown between you and me!

With that expression, aren’t you afraid of losing to me?

Or do you think you can win?

Soon, the two of them stood face-to-face. The competition mode was the same as the last round, the same pill, the one with better quality wins. If the quality couldn’t be distinguished, then the one who took less time wins!

Zeng Tongxiu looked at Lin Chen’s calm face and said in a deep voice, "Even though I’ve said it before, I want to say it again now. I will definitely beat you!"

"Good!"

Lin Chen casually agreed, he looked up at Zeng Tongxiu’s serious expression, chuckled and said, "It’s no big deal! Just laugh a little."

Zeng Tongxiu was dumbstruck by Lin Chen’s words.

I was telling you that I was going to beat you!

And that’s your reaction?

What do you mean by that!

Lin Chen slightly smiled, quietly watched Zeng Tongxiu who seemed to be on the verge of snapping on the other side.

What do I mean?

I mean nothing at all!

Let’s just get it on with!