399: haven't seen you for a long time

Xu Qing covered her mouth and chuckled on the side.

If Peng Ling knew that the Junior Brother had taken all the Spirit Medicine from the three peaks, he probably wouldn't be speaking such big words.

Immediately, the two handed over the necessary medicinal ingredients and left the Sect Plaza.

The final round would only start tomorrow.

Zuoqiu Qingluo and Lin Xu walked toward the two.

Zuoqiu Qingluo bounced over, patted Lu Xingchen's shoulder, and said with a smile, "How was it? Big Strong One, how many good things did you manage to grab?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Plenty. I almost emptied the Medicine King Valley."

He then took out a Storage Ring, handed it to Lin Xu, and softly said, "Senior Brother Lin Xu, I trust you to handle this. Please help me deliver this Storage Ring to my master and invite him to the Medicine King Valley to assist."

Upon hearing this, Zuoqiu Qingluo was greatly surprised.

"Holy cow, Big Strong One, you're actually inviting Jiang Taishen over? Just how many good things did you grab?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I won't show off in front of you; I'm afraid you'll get jealous."

Zuoqiu Qingluo's face fell, and she said indignantly, "Big Strong One, you still don't treat me as one of your own!"

Lin Xu accepted the order and left, while Lu Xingchen and the other two returned to the courtyard to rest for the night, preparing for tomorrow's final.

At the same time, the other participants also emerged one after another from the Spirit Herb Space.

More than three hundred people participated in the second trial, but only slightly over one hundred passed.

These hundred-plus people were true Prodigies, who would compete in the final round tomorrow.

When the competition time ended, Peng Yue ordered Peng Yang to lead people to retrieve those still stranded in the Spirit Herb Space, and then he said to everyone, "Congratulations to everyone who passed the second trial. You may now return to your rooms to rest for the night. Tomorrow morning, we will hold the final round of the Alchemist Convention!"

"Understood!"

Everyone responded in unison, then dispersed.

Peng Yu anxiously approached Peng Yue and softly said, "Grandfather, I have something very important I need to report to you!"

Upon hearing this, Peng Yue frowned.

He was quite satisfied with his granddaughter; whether it was Cultivating or handling affairs, she was outstanding, having even earned the title of one of the eight prodigies of the central province.

Whatever she had to report must be extremely important!

Peng Yue frowned and said in a deep voice, "Come with me!"

The two immediately returned to the Sect Master Peak of the Medicine King Valley.

Peng Yue dismissed the onlookers, smiled slightly at Peng Yu, and asked, "Xiao Yu, what is the urgent matter? Did someone cheat during the competition?"

Peng Yu shook her head slightly and softly said, "It's worse than that! Big Strong One defeated the combined attacks of the Essence Spirit Kings of the three core peaks in the Spirit Herb Space by himself, forcing them to hand over their Spirit Medicine."

"Now, all the Spirit Medicine on those three peaks is inside Big Strong One's Storage Ring!"

Hearing this, Peng Yue was greatly shocked.

"What? How is that possible? We have been monitoring the situation in the Spirit Herb Space. The three Essence Spirit Kings have all reached the 'eighth rank, eighth star' Realm. I thought no participant could contend with them. Big Strong One actually fought three at once and won?"

Peng Yu gave a wry smile, "Although it's unbelievable, I saw it with my own eyes. Grandfather, Big Strong One is truly amazing! What should we do now?"

Peng Yue sighed heavily and said in a deep voice, "That boy, Big Strong One, is extraordinary; he has the Potential of a Saint! But the Spirit Herb Space is too important to our Medicine King Valley for him to mess around. After the convention ends, I will send people to retrieve that Spirit Medicine!"

Peng Yu softly said, "Grandfather, while that Spirit Medicine is important, our relationship with Big Strong One is even more crucial. He has such strength at a young age, and he might truly enter the Saint Realm in the future. A peerless Prodigy like him is not someone our Medicine King Valley can easily afford to offend."

"Even if we retrieve the Spirit Medicine, we must use gentle methods. We absolutely cannot incur Big Strong One's hatred!"

Peng Yue patted her head and said gently, "You little imp, you've always been mischievous and never admired anyone, yet now you praise a young man so highly. Could it be that you've fallen for him?"

Hearing this, Peng Yu's face immediately flushed red. She stomped her foot and said indignantly, "Grandfather, I'm talking about serious business! What nonsense are you spouting?"

Peng Yue shook his head repeatedly and laughed, "Hahaha! I was just joking, don't take it too seriously. I completely agree with your viewpoint; our attitude toward Big Strong One must be gentle."

"Setting aside his future achievements, he currently has Jiang Taishen backing him, which is also not someone our Medicine King Valley can easily offend."

"Alright, I will handle Big Strong One's matter. You go back and rest. Do you have confidence in winning the championship at this Alchemist Convention?"

Peng Yu nodded heavily and said in a deep voice, "Of course! While I am indeed inferior to Big Strong One in combat power, when it comes to Alchemy, no one in the entire Central Province is my match!"

Peng Yue nodded slightly and said gently, "It is good for young people to be confident, but you must never underestimate others; you must give it your all. If you fail to become champion this time, I will put you through devilish special training."

Hearing this, Peng Yu's face fell.

"Ah? Again? The last special training almost took half my life, Grandfather, we don't need a second time, do we?"

Peng Yue's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "That is not up to you. The past decade has been the most prosperous ten years for the Human Race, with countless young Prodigies appearing. The title of the eight prodigies of the central province only came about recently."

"Your talent is indeed good, and you are clever. I have placed the hope of the Medicine King Valley entirely on you. If you want to compete with the other young Prodigies, you must work even harder!"

"If you fail to become champion, it means your strength is falling behind, and I must initiate special training for you!"

A hint of seriousness also appeared on Peng Yu's face, and she softly said, "My dear Grandfather, don't worry! The champion title definitely belongs to our Medicine King Valley!"

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, Peng Ling arrived at the small courtyard again and knocked on Lu Xingchen's door.

This was a special courtesy provided by the Ninth-Rank Sect, secured for them by Jiang Taishen.

However, the future of the Lingyun Sect still depended on his four Disciples.

The three followed Peng Ling to the Sect Plaza of the Medicine King Valley.

The area was already packed with people. The young Alchemists who had been eliminated earlier, along with their companions who came to cheer them on, were all gathered in the Plaza, totaling over a thousand people.

They all wanted to see what kind of demeanor the young person who would earn the title of "Pill King" possessed.

Peng Yue had not yet arrived, so the three waited for a while at the edge of the Plaza.

Zi Chen, who had previously sparred with Lu Xingchen, walked toward the three and waved amicably at Lu Xingchen.

"Big Strong Brother, long time no see!"

Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Yes, the last time we met was the time before last."