Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1497 - 1517: Unique Tournament Format_1

Chapter 1497: Chapter 1517: Unique Tournament Format_1

"He actually made it to the finals!"

In the audience, Yao Xuanji’s face was filled with surprise and delight: "It seems he’s had some exceptional encounters in relation to medicinal pills in these past years. He’s truly incredible..."

Lei Zhenxiu shared the same look of surprise as her gaze towards Lin Chen softened tremendously.

If it were just an rank of Human Immortal, he would definitely not be a match for Miss. However, adding the title of Pill King to that, coupled with his youth and limitless future potential, he might just barely merit consideration.

Although Yao Xuanji had never revealed her feelings towards Lin Chen, Lei Zhenxiu had sensed an unusual shift in her stance towards him, based on her words and actions.

Lin Chen had once saved Yao Xuanji’s life, yet her attitude towards him seemed to be more than mere gratitude.

If it were just gratitude, given Yao Xuanji’s status, would she have rushed over to the Cloud Sky Continent as soon as she was free?

Lei Zhenxiu viewed Lin Chen through the scrutinizing eyes of an elder of the Immortal Palace.

...

The day of the final.

Gu Zhengyu and Lin Chen stood at the entrance of the competition field, surrounded by onlookers who regarded them with awe and respect.

"These youngsters are truly formidable. To be so young and yet possess such profound pill refining techniques!"

"The White Crane Immortal Sect have truly made a name for themselves this time. Who else would dare say they’re not proficient in pill refining?"

"Lin Chen joined the White Crane Immortal Sect just a few years ago, but he’s been consistently making headlines. He’s clearly the second Su Shaoling, signaling the imminent rise of the White Crane Immortal Sect!"

"This competition is really exciting. Who do you guys think will win in the end?"

"Lin Chen might be formidable, but he still can’t possibly outdo Master Gu, right? Master Gu has been renowned for thousands of years after all..."

Gu Zhengyu and Lin Chen listened to the whispers behind them and instinctively exchanged glances, both of their eyes filled with unhideable fighting spirit.

Having come this far, who wouldn’t want to win?

Lin Chen might not care about the title of Pill King, but he cared a lot about the reward.

Whether the medicinal herbs were given to the Zi Yun Fairy or kept for his own future use, they were essential. After all, the Eight-flavor Main Herbs were extremely precious, difficult to obtain.

"The two of you may enter the field now."

Lin Chen and Gu Zhengyu entered the centre of the competition field and took their positions opposite each other.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the match that we will be conducting next is the grand final of the Pill King Competition, featuring Gu Zhengyu from the Greenblood Sect against Lin Chen from the White Crane Immortal Sect."

"The winner of the final will be declared the champion of this Pill King Competition and will be conferred the title of Pill King."

"In this round, the combatants will pose questions to each other for betting. Each person will pick three types of medicinal pills, provided they can successfully refine them. The one who can refine the most of the pills proposed by the other wins."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. What a peculiar set of rules!

On giving it some thought, it seemed quite reasonable. If you were able to refine something that your opponent could not, wouldn’t that mean you were more capable?

The proposed pills could be any precisely concocted Pill Prescription, but because both participants proposed three questions each, it was fair!

As soon as the rules were defined, chatter erupted among the spectators.

"Although this rule seems fair, Gu Zhengyu has a huge advantage."

"Gu Zhengyu is sure to win. He’s been around for so long and refined so many pills; he’s probably refined more types of pills than Lin Chen has ever eaten rice. When they pose questions to each other, Gu Zhengyu could put forward a few obscure pills. Where would Lin Chen learn to refine them from?"

"Lin Chen is sure to lose. He may have great pill refining skills, but he’s too young and lacks experience."

"My guess is that Lin Chen won’t be able to refine even one of the three pill types that Gu Zhengyu puts forward."

"Who came up with these rules? It’s not fair."

"Gu Zhengyu has a significant advantage!"

Onstage, Gu Zhengyu sighed in relief, a faint smile appearing on his face.

He heard the spectators’ discussion.

He thought the same way.

He had a huge advantage!

He had already won this gamble!

Looking at Lin Chen across from him, he smiled and said, "Friend Lin, it seems I’ve got an edge in this competition."

Lin Chen gave a slight smile: "This is also my first time hearing of a competition conducted in this way, but since we each pose three questions, it is indeed fair."

Gu Zhengyu looked at Lin Chen’s calm expression and couldn’t help but feel a little confused. Why wasn’t he panicking at all? Was he that confident in his pill refining skills?

No way!

How old was he? How long had he been refining pills? There are millions of magical pills in the world, how many could he possibly refine?

What he knew, I should know as well. What I know, he may not!

Why was he so confident?

"Please pose your questions now."

The staff handed each of them a pen and three sheets of paper where they were to write down the names of three magical pills.

After briefly pondering, Lin Chen picked up the pen and swiftly wrote down the names of three magical pills.

Watching Lin Chen finish writing so swiftly, Gu Zhengyu couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

What was going on? Did he not even need to consider his choices?

I suppose he doesn’t know any secret magical pills. He must have just selected the three highest difficulty pills he knew how to refine and wrote those down.

Gu Zhengyu bowed his head in thought for a moment before slowly writing down a name. He pondered again for a bit before picking up his pen and the cycle continued until he finally finished writing the three names.

Gu Zhengyu looked up, a self-assured smile spreading across his face.

"I’m done!"