164: C164 Slowly

C164 Slowly

Therefore, even if one only wanted to become a qualified apothecary, he would need to know the properties of the herbs used, the coordination and melting of the herbs, etc.

The reason why the pill was able to bring out such a powerful medicinal effect was not only because it could refine a few herbs into a pill, but also because if that was the case, wouldn't it be enough to directly swallow the herbs? Why was there a need to refine it?

The biggest reason why the pill could truly display an astonishing medicinal effect was that the combination of a few medicinal herbs, or it could be said that the medicinal effects were mutually promoting each other.

However, the medicinal properties of two of the medicinal ingredients on the pill formula in front of him were conflicting.

"What's going on?"

Lin Cheng could not help but frown slightly. He thought to himself, "This pill formula was given by the Unification Sect. Logically speaking, the Unification Sect would not make such a low-level mistake, but..."

Lin Cheng knew all the medicinal ingredients on the pill formula like the back of his hand. Therefore, he was sure that his judgment was not wrong. There was something wrong with this pill formula!

However, why would the Unification Sect distribute the problematic pill formula to them?

Was it a test?

Or perhaps... Lin Cheng subconsciously raised his head and looked at the Unification Sect cultivator on the high platform. He found that they were whispering to each other and did not pay attention to the people on the square.

Lin Cheng was even more confused, but he could only look away because he found that there were already people on the square concocting pills. He had to do something.

When his eyes swept across the square, he found that Zhou Chuan and the others in the distance had also started concocting pills. He could clearly see that their hands were moving very quickly.

Although there was quite a distance between each alchemist, it could be seen that they were clearly competing for time.

"My judgment is correct. There is definitely something wrong with this pill formula!"

Even though everyone had started to move, Lin Cheng still didn't doubt his judgment. He was extremely confident in the field of pill concoction, and he had rich experience in pill concoction in his previous life.

He also had the belief that he was once Pill King!

"Change!"

Lin Cheng made up his mind. Since there was a problem with the formula given by the Unification Sect... He would definitely not refine according to the pill formula, because that way, the pill would not be refined. These medicinal herbs all have the effect of replenishing essence energy. Since that's the case, then refine in this direction!"

Lin Cheng decided to improve the pill formula himself, even though he did not know the name of the pill. He believed that the ultimate goal of the people of Unification Sect was to refine a pill that could replenish their Yuan energy. Therefore, when there was a problem with the pill formula, he had to follow his own thoughts.

"Barbaric Rock Grass, Earth Star Vine..."

After making his decision, Lin Cheng immediately began to inspect the medicinal ingredients beside him. After that, he did not rush to take action. Instead, he stood in front of the pill furnace with a calm expression and quietly pondered.

After a dozen breaths, Lin Cheng suddenly moved.

He ignited the flame with a flint stone. After that, he picked up the processed Barbaric Rock Grass and threw it into the pill furnace.

"Senior, I've completed it!"

A voice suddenly sounded in the plaza. This voice was filled with pleasant surprise, complacency, and even a trace of anticipation.

However, at this moment, Lin Cheng had only thrown the second type of medicinal ingredient into the pill furnace. Hearing this, his hands did not stop moving. It was as if he did not hear anything as he continued to throw in the medicinal ingredients.

His hands constantly changed the finger technique. His movements were like flowing water. Although it was not a dazzling finger technique, it made people look so pleasing to the eye.

Once he started concocting the pill, Lin Cheng would have no distractions. Therefore, even if someone had already finished the first pill, he wouldn't be affected at all. Instead, he was more focused on concocting the pill.

One should know that besides the first person who could pass the test, there was a second condition... During the same period of time, the pill quality would be the best, and three people would be selected.

Since the first place had already been snatched away by someone else, Lin Cheng would fight for one of the three people who had the best ___.

As for the final condition, to select three people at his discretion, Lin Cheng didn't have any hope at all. He didn't even consider being able to pass at his discretion.

Because, just one day ago, Zhou Chuan's conversation with him had made him understand that even if the secret realm was full of danger and danger, it was still an extremely rare opportunity to get into the secret realm.

As long as the secret realm wasn't a dangerous place, there would be people who would want to risk everything to enter it. At the same time, there would also be people who wanted to take the opportunity to enter the secret realm.

For example, Yan Wuqing and Zhou Chuan.

Therefore, Lin Cheng was completely certain that the three people who passed through the secret realm were people like Zhou Chuan and Yan Wuqing, who had a very deep relationship with the Unification Sect.

However, the fact that the first place had been taken away by someone still made Lin Cheng slightly puzzled. To be able to refine the pill so quickly, there was no doubt that this person had refined it according to the pill formula. Otherwise, no matter how outstanding an alchemist was, if he wanted to refine the pill formula with medicinal ingredients, and it takes time to think.

Since that was the case, could the pill refined according to the pill formula really pass the test?

Lin Cheng thought in his heart. If this person could pass the test, it would appear that he had overthought it, resulting in his intelligence being ruined by his own intelligence.

"Oh? He completed the refinement so quickly?" A person on the high platform was somewhat surprised. He immediately leaped down, but there was not much movement. His body was like a feather as it leisurely floated down.

The first alchemist who completed the refinement hurriedly raised the pill in his hand respectfully and said, "Sir, I have already completed the refinement according to the pill formula."

After saying that, he looked at the cultivator in front of him with a fervent expression. He hoped to hear the word 'pass' from the other party's mouth.

"Wu!"

The cultivator merely swept a glance at the pill in the alchemist's hand before nodding slightly and saying, "It has indeed been completed."

The alchemist was immediately delighted. "Then..."

"Let's wait for a moment. After most of the people have completed their task, we will proceed with the final decision." The cultivator said.

"Yes! Junior understands!" The alchemist was overjoyed. Since the cultivator of the Unification Sect had said so, it meant that his first place was confirmed. It was only a matter of time before he passed the examination.

The cultivator nodded slightly, then turned around and walked away, patrolling in front of the others.

He had passed!

The alchemist's face was filled with joy. If not for the fact that there were too many people here... He would probably have cheered out loud. He couldn't help but look at the other apothecaries complacently. However, wherever his gaze landed... Some of them hadn't even finished refining the medicinal herbs yet.

"It's as if I'm about to die, slow and steady! With such a low standard, why would he need to participate in the test? It's clearly asking for humiliation!"

He couldn't help but mutter, his heart was filled with disdain and anger. If these people were to move faster, then he would be able to hear the news of the Unification Sect's cultivator announcing his passing. Why would he wait any longer?

With the first person to complete the examination, the others couldn't help but become nervous. Their hands began to move faster, but once they moved faster, it was easy for them to make mistakes.

"Bang!"

A loud explosion.

Following which, an exclamation could be heard. An alchemist was standing there in a daze, but the pill furnace in front of him had already exploded into pieces.

"Chi!"

Someone sneered.

Lin Cheng had just thrown the last herb into the furnace when he heard this laughter. He couldn't help but furrow his brows. This laughter was extremely grating to the ears. Furthermore, he was still in the mood to laugh at others, which also surprised him.

He looked towards the source of the sound and saw Yan Wuqing looking at the alchemist who had exploded the furnace with disdain. His face was filled with a mocking smile.

As expected!

Lin Cheng couldn't help but secretly shake his head. Obviously, Yan Wuqing knew that he could pass the test, which was why he was so calm and composed, and even had the mood to laugh at others.2

"Hmph!"

When Yan Wuqing retracted his gaze, he coincidentally saw Lin Cheng. He couldn't help but snort coldly, and the mocking smile on his face became even stronger. He looked at Lin Cheng complacently.

He had also heard that among all the alchemists in Star Luo City... Lin Cheng wasn't only able to pass the test with his own ability, he had also gotten Deacon Chen's approval. One should know that when he screamed in pain during the pill refinement test, Deacon Chen couldn't even be bothered to look at him. This made Yan Wuqing extremely unhappy.

However, when he saw how slow Lin Cheng was, the first place wasn't him. Yan Wuqing was instantly delighted. He thought to himself, "Don't think that just because you passed the test in Star Luo City, you can do it in Jiangzhou. All the alchemists who passed the examination had gathered here for more than half a year, and all the experts were gathered here. Who do you think you are!? "

"Just you wait. After the examination, I will definitely return the humiliation you gave me, ten times, a hundred times!"

Yan Wuqing looked at Lin Cheng. A trace of resentment flashed in the depths of his eyes.

But in the next moment, he could not help but be slightly startled because Lin Cheng's hands suddenly changed the finger technique.

After that, Yan Wuqing almost thought that he was seeing things and that he was hallucinating.

In his line of sight, Lin Cheng's originally slow hands suddenly pressed together. In the next moment, Lin Cheng's palm suddenly struck the pill furnace.

"Bang!"

The lid flew up.

Immediately after, a wisp of green smoke slowly rose from within the furnace. A gust of wind blew past, causing the green smoke to scatter in all directions. Yan Wuqing subconsciously wanted to dodge. However, before he could do anything, he felt a faint fragrance enter his nose. It made him feel refreshed.

The fragrance of pill!

Yan Wuqing couldn't help but be stunned. He almost couldn't believe his eyes.

"How, how is this possible?!"

He subconsciously shouted, "It's just the smell of the medicinal liquid. How can it be so fragrant and there's even green smoke..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly reacted. His expression changed and he said in shock, "This isn't a medicinal liquid?! But he clearly didn't divide the medicinal liquid!"

Yan Wuqing's face had an unconcealable shock. He did not see Lin Cheng divide the pills from beginning to end. No, that's not right. Just now, he saw Lin Cheng throw the last ingredient into the pill furnace. This meant that at that time, the pill furnace was filled with medicinal liquid. There was no pill that could form the pill.

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