Chapter 2008 - 1997: Lack of Confidence
"What is the name?"
Nangong Mengyu and Ao Cangsheng asked simultaneously.
"Mu Xu!"
Nangong Shouhong slowly uttered the three words.
Upon hearing these three words, Nangong Mengyu and Ao Cangsheng’s colors changed simultaneously.
"So he was the first person to make pills in the Golden Core Garden?"
After a moment of daze, Nangong Mengyu said in shock.
Nangong Shouhong nodded and said, "Yes!"
As the few spoke, Purple Clover had already walked from outside the hall to the center of the hall.
Looking at Purple Clover in the hall, the elders who had once sat in high positions all stood up, respectfully gazing at Mu Xu.
As a half-disciple of Purple Clover, Elder Peng walked straight out of his seat and saluted Mu Xu.
When Purple Clover smiled and waved, Peng returned to his seat.
"This person can become the number one in Golden Palace Alchemy. His power should not be underestimated. You have to be careful in the future!"
After introducing Purple Clover, Nangong Shouhong solemnly said to Ao Kangsheng.
It can be seen that the previously absolute trust Nangong Shouhong had in Ao Kangsheng seemed to waver.
After all, the person standing before him now is the first in the Golden Palace.
Such a person cannot be compared with other alchemists.
However, even Yu Daoyuan, who had always been arrogant and rampant, seeing Purple Clover, was no longer half-crazy.
It’s impossible, this person’s power is too great. Even without alchemy, Yu Daoyuan knows that he is no match for this person at all.
"Who wants to compete with me in pill production?"
After meeting a group of elders, Mu Xu suddenly scanned the hall with a smile and asked.
As soon as he said this, everyone’s gaze turned to Ao Kangsheng in the hall.
"I am the younger generation!"
Ao Kangsheng stepped forward and bowed to Mu Xu.
"Hmm, not bad! Regardless of your level of alchemy, standing in front of an elder shows you are full of courage!"
"As for ’The Brave Back,’ I like it very much."
Mu Xu looked at Ao Kangsheng and said gratefully.
Ao Cangsheng smiled lightly, displaying calmness and humility.
Then, Mu Xu turned directly and walked to the left side of the hall.
"Three Burning Fires, Seven-colored Pills, Nine Links, One Furnace Shall Not Be Empty!"
Just as everyone thought Mu Xu was returning to his seat, strange words suddenly came out of his mouth.
Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was shocked, except for Ao Cangsheng.
"Hundred Tastes, Thousand Returns of Mysteries, Ten Thousand Chaotic, Full of Success!"
The next moment, Ao Cangsheng’s smile was heard as he said loudly.
"Child, it seems I will have a meaningful journey today!"
Mu Xu laughed happily.
He reached out to touch Ao Sheng, sitting expectantly on the redwood chair on the left side of the hall.
This scene confused everyone in the hall.
They didn’t know what Mu Xu just said?
They didn’t understand why after saying this sentence...
Upon hearing this, many elders quickly nodded, expressing willingness to let Mu Xu arbitrate.
"Who will win the first match?"
Elder Peng swept a glance at Yun Chi and Yu Daoyuan, asking in a deep voice.
"Since I came first, let me lead the way!"
Yun Chi stepped forward with a smile and said.
"Alright, you will face him in the first match!"
He waved his hand, determining the target for the first match.
"How do you plan to compete?"
Ao Cangsheng turned to Yun Chi and asked.
Yun Chi thought for a moment, then said, "Return to Ancient Shu Pill, don’t do anything else!"
Upon hearing these words, Nangong’s expression immediately changed.
The reason for Nangong Mengyu’s reaction is because she knew that Yun Chi’s proudest pill is the Second Level Noble Pill.
"Ao Cangsheng, don’t compete with him with this pill. Ancient Shu Pill is Yun Chi’s best pill. You cannot beat him!"
In a moment of panic, Nangong Mengyu hurriedly whispered to Ao Cangsheng.
"Miss Mengyu, is it not bad being so ignorant?"
Before Ao Cangsheng could speak, Yun Chi sneered at Nangong Mengyu.
"It’s up to you!"
Nangong Mengyu didn’t care about Yun Chi’s mockery. She snorted coldly and continued to caution Ao Kangsheng, "Don’t agree with him, don’t agree with him. Otherwise, you will lose..."
"Alright, as you wish, let’s train the Ancient Shu Pill!"
Ao Cangsheng lightly replied, seemingly ignoring Nangong Mengyu’s advice.
"Boom—"
Upon hearing this, a sudden explosion occurred in Nangong Mengyu’s heart and secretly ended.
For a moment, her entire body seemed to be without bones, slightly leaning back.
"One hour, one hour, whoever fails to refine loses, whoever eats inferior pills loses!"
Yun Chi smiled and explained the rules.
"No problem!"
Ao Kangsheng also smiled lightly, agreeing to Yun Chi’s proposal.
"Swoosh—"
As soon as they finished speaking, Yun Chi gently waved his right hand.
Instantly, a single path and a ball of fire appeared before him simultaneously.
Then, Yun Chi once again clenched his right hand, causing various alchemy materials to rain down from the sky.
Once all the materials appeared, Yun Chi began to skillfully select, mix, and match the alchemy materials.
Seeing Yun Chi’s adept movements, many elders couldn’t help but secretly nod.
"Miss Mengyu, lend me your fire and alchemy materials!"
Rather than approaching Yun Wan, Ao Kangsheng extended his left hand toward the dreamlike Nangong.
Without hesitation, Nangong complied, quickly handing over her fire and alchemy materials to Ao Cangsheng.
When everything was distributed, Nangong Mengyu suddenly recalled that Ao Cangsheng seemed to have fire of his own.
Though surprised, Nangong didn’t ask Ao Kangsheng why he didn’t use his own fire.
After receiving Nangong Mengyu’s fire and alchemy materials, Ao Cangsheng commenced selecting the materials.
At this moment, Yun Chi had already completed the material coordination, swiftly mixing the attack materials.
Moreover, the speed at which Yun Chi practiced alchemy was far quicker than Ao Cangsheng.
Witnessing this scene, many elders couldn’t help but smile.
In their eyes, the slow pace of Ao Kangsheng was destined to lose.
But Ao Cangsheng did not care about the older generation’s opinion.
With a wave of his hand, all the materials floated in the air.
Ao Cangsheng’s fingers flicked, crushing these materials rapidly, scattering small fragments, and dropping them onto the path.
Ao Cangsheng’s method of selection quickly caught the attention of the elders.
"Isn’t this guy too arrogant? Choosing such flashy materials is absurd."
"This is alchemy, not a performance. A person who puts on this kind of show becomes capable of such good alchemy—it’s strange."
"The technique looks neat, but what’s the point?"
"Making much ado about nothing!"
Ao Cangsheng’s actions did not receive admiration; instead, they made the elders express disdain for him.
Only one person remained silent from start to finish, silently observing Ao Cangsheng’s procedure.
That person was Purple Clover!
After a long period of ignition, Ao Cangsheng finished selecting and coordinating the materials, starting to place them into the furnace for refinement.
At this point, Yun Chi had begun pill refinement.
Seeing Ao Cangsheng’s leisurely demeanor, Yun Chi suddenly displayed a hint of pride and leisure.
After a period again, aside from the sound of burning fire, there was no other noise in the hall.
All elders silently observed Yun Chi’s furnace, waiting for the moment he opened it.
As for beside Ao Cangsheng, other than Nangong father and daughter in their dreams, only Lucerne occasionally opened his eyes.
Composing himself compared to him.