Chapter 789: Chapter 789: Ling Zhongtian’s Strength
The next to present was Zhu Yuntao, who refined Purple Origin Pills.
There were three pills, for the medicinal materials provided to each of them could only yield three Purple Origin Pills.
This was to facilitate a better evaluation; if the quantity varied, it would make the judging process more complicated.
Since all of them crafted three Purple Origin Pills, it would be much simpler and easier to judge the quality of the pills to determine the winner.
“Three Purple Origin Pills, one of superior quality, two of medium quality,” the Hall Master of North Town Hall spoke after examining the pills refined by Zhu Yuntao.
A hint of smugness appeared on Zhu Yuntao’s face, but he was still apprehensive, thinking that his performance was not good. Although better than Shen Xuejian’s, he had no idea how the other three had performed.
Seeing Ling Zhongtian, Mo Yun, and Fang Lin seemingly calm and composed, not revealing any anxiety, Zhu Yuntao suddenly felt a sense of dread.
“Could it be that the quality of the Purple Origin Pills they refined is higher than mine? How is that possible?” His heart was a roller coaster of emotions – his slight joy extinguished in an instant, replaced by a deep-seated worry.
Meanwhile, Shen Xuejian looked dejected with her face turning pale, as if she had been hit hard.
Truthfully, Shen Xuejian was indeed devastated. Even though the results for the other three had yet to be announced, she knew she had already lost. Moving forward, this future disciple would have no ties to her whatsoever.
Shen Xuejian was reluctant to accept the outcome. She was a well-known talent in alchemy, stemmed from a family of alchemy craftsmen, and even possessed the unique Soul Commanding Pill Flame. Yet she failed to produce a superior quality Purple Origin Pill.
This blow led Shen Xuejian to question her abilities deeply. She even felt somewhat lost, wondering if she was genuinely as mediocre as Mo Yun stated earlier. Without the background of an alchemy family, what worth was she? Perhaps, she would be no different from those average pill refiners of humble status.
The Hall Master of North Town Hall glanced at Shen Xuejian and Zhu Yuntao before picking up the jade bottle presented by Mo Yun.
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Upon examining the three Purple Origin Pills in his hand, the Hall Master of North Town Hall nodded approvingly, stating, “Good, two of superior quality, one of medium quality.”
Upon hearing his words, many in the crowd were shocked. They hadn’t expected Mo Yun to be so capable, surpassing both Shen Xuejian and Zhu Yuntao.
The outstanding performance of Mo Yun, who hailed from a humble background, stirred excitement among those ordinary pill refiners.
“See that? Even those of humble origins can surpass the talents of prestigious alchemy families,” they cheered.
“Descent is not everything. Well done, Mo Yun!”
“Mo Yun, you’re our pride!”
The cheers for Mo Yun continued from the pill refiners of humble origins, elated by his success. In contrast, the pill refiners from prestigious families, who usually mingled closely with Zhu Yuntao and Shen Xuejian, looked pretty somber.
Listening to the cheers, Mo Yun sighed internally. Granted, two superior-quality and one medium-quality pill did mean he had outperformed Zhu Yuntao and Shen Xuejian, but it was unclear whether he could ultimately win. After all, both Ling Zhongtian and Fang Lin seemed incredibly calm at present, as if they were all set for the win.
“Mo Yun, well done,” the Hall Master of North Town Hall complimented Mo Yun, which caught him off guard.
“Thank you, Hall Master,” Mo Yun responded with a bow. Even though it was uncertain whether he could seize the final victory, he had done his best, verifying his strength. He had also proven to all pill refiners present that status doesn’t determine talent.
The remaining pills to be evaluated belonged to Ling Zhongtian and Fang Lin. Everyone knew that these two were the scene-stealers. There was a high likelihood that their results would surpass Mo Yun’s.
Especially Fang Lin, who had demonstrated the astonishing Three Dragons Fire Refining Skill, the quality of his pills would undoubtedly not falter.
In contrast, there was some concern over the quality of the Purple Origin Pill refined by Ling Zhongtian, who had been injured.
The Hall Master of North Town Hall looked at Ling Zhongtian. Setting aside the dominance of the Ling Family, the Hall Master had high regard for Ling Zhongtian’s abilities. The reputation of the Ling Family’s Three Heroes wasn’t won for nothing. Each one of them was exceptional.
Assuming all went well, Ling Zhongtian would most likely make it into the ranks of the Masters of Pill before hitting thirty.
Next, as the Hall Master of North Town Hall picked up the jade bottle, he poured out the three Purple Origin Pills. Upon inspection, he looked surprised.
The atmosphere immediately shifted as everyone in the hall exhibited varying degrees of astonishment.
“Three superior quality Purple Origin Pills!” Elder Gong exclaimed with joy.
Mo Yun, Zhu Yuntao, and Shen Xuejian were all dumbfounded, not expecting Ling Zhongtian to refine three superior-quality pills.
A wave of exclamation erupted from the crowd. Three superior-quality Purple Origin Pills had swept aside the competition. Unless Fang Lin could produce a perfect-quality Purple Origin Pill, Ling Zhongtian was guaranteed the win.
Was it even possible for an exquisite-quality Purple Origin Pill to turn up?
Many people shook their heads, considering it highly unlikely. Perfect-quality pills can’t be refined casually. Even when Fang Lin used the ancient Three Dragons Fire Refining Skill, producing such a pill would be near impossible.
The task was incredibly challenging. Only a Master of Pill could potentially refine a perfect-quality Purple Origin Pill. For anyone below this rank, it was virtually implausible.
“Ling Zhongtian has won. Indeed, he’s the strongest.”
“I’m awestruck! Three superior-quality Purple Origin Pills, and it was his first time refining such pills.”
“Undeniably a prodigy among prodigies, worthy of being one of the Ling Family’s Three Heroes.”
“What’s even more impressive is that he achieved this whilst injured.”
Gossip filled the air, everyone marveling at Ling Zhongtian’s success. Even those who bore grudges against Ling Zhongtian had to acknowledge his superior Alchemy Tao skills.
Some people then turned to gaze at Fang Lin, the quality of whose pills was yet to be revealed. Judging by the present, it seemed nearly impossible for Fang Lin to surpass Ling Zhongtian.
“Zhongtian has won. He will inevitably become his disciple, whether the Hall Master of North Town Hall is willing or not. As for you, Fang Lin, you are nothing but an ant that we can squish to death at any time in front of our Ling Family without the protection of the Hall Master,” Ling Changhe sneered as he looked at Fang Lin while supporting Ling Zhongtian.
But Fang Lin ignored him, appearing calm and nonchalant, as if he wasn’t scared of Ling Zhongtian’s impressive performance at all.