404: The magnanimous Peng Yue

Peng Yang also had a sullen expression and let out a cold snort.

"Damn it, the champion of this convention was taken by someone from the Lingyun Sect again."

Peng Yue also had a hint of surprise on his Face.

"This Lu Dazhuang is quite something. His Alchemy is even stronger than Peng Yu's. It's just a pity that he is Jiang Taishen's Personal Disciple; trying to win him over is likely impossible."

Peng Yang said in a deep voice, "Indeed! Our Medicine King Valley is the host, yet the championship position has been taken by the Lingyun Sect twice in a row. It's truly a laughingstock!"

Peng Yue shook his head slightly and chuckled, "Don't take reputation so seriously. If we lost, we lost. We just need to keep working hard next time. What I value more is Lu Dazhuang himself. This person is extraordinary; we must make good friends with him."

Hearing this, Peng Yang was slightly stunned.

"Then Valley Master, should we still take back the Spirit Medicine that Lu Dazhuang took?"

Peng Yue nodded slightly and chuckled, "That's a separate matter. The Spirit Medicine on those three core peaks is the Medicine King Valley's accumulation over a hundred years; it cannot be easily given away. However, to maintain a good reputation, I will not easily make a move."

After saying this, Peng Yue stood up and amplified his voice using Dou Qi.

"I announce that this Alchemist Convention has reached Perfection. The winner of the convention is Lu Dazhuang of the Lingyun Sect! Lu Dazhuang will receive the title of 'Pill King' recognized by our Medicine King Valley, and a ninth-grade elixir personally refined by me as a reward. Please invite Lu Dazhuang to come onto the stage to receive the award!"

As soon as Peng Yue finished speaking, enthusiastic cheers erupted below the stage.

These young Alchemists, whether they knew Lu Dazhuang or not, all felt deep respect for him in their hearts.

There were over a thousand contestants participating in this Alchemist Convention, and all of them were elites from their respective territories. It was truly remarkable that Lu Dazhuang managed to defeat all strong opponents, including Peng Yu and Zi Chen, and claim the champion position!

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lu Xingchen spread his Dou Qi Wings and flew to the top of the stone pillar.

He walked slowly toward Peng Yue, bowed neither subserviently nor arrogantly, and said softly, "Thank you, Valley Master, for the gift!"

Peng Yue smiled bitterly, "This Heaven Origin Soul Nurturing Pill was originally prepared for Peng Yu to help her Break Through to the Heaven Realm, but now it serves you instead!"

With that, Peng Yue handed a small box to Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen took the box, opened it, and saw a crystal-clear Medicinal Pill placed inside, emitting a faint fragrance and powerful spiritual fluctuations.

It was indeed a ninth-grade elixir!

After inspecting it, Lu Xingchen closed the box, placed it into his Storage Ring, and cupped his hands in greeting toward Peng Yue once more.

"This Junior only managed to defeat Miss Peng Yu by chance. Fortunately, she performed poorly while I performed well. If we meet again, I definitely won't be Miss Peng Yu's match in Alchemy."

Just kidding, he was a Transmigration user with the System's help, so naturally, he should be invincible in the world.

No matter what kind of Prodigy the opponent was, once defeated by him, they would never be able to recover.

Whether in combat power or Alchemy!

Although he thought this internally, he still needed to give Peng Yue some Face verbally.

He had taken the Spirit Medicine from the Spirit Herb Space and obtained the ninth-grade elixir, so couldn't he at least let Peng Yue have the satisfaction of talking?

Flattering the opponent a few times wouldn't kill anyone.

Peng Yue raised an eyebrow and said softly, "By chance? I doubt it. But you're quite eloquent, neither subservient nor arrogant; you're a good prospect. Regardless, I want to thank you on Peng Yu's behalf!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly taken aback.

Thank him?

He had shattered Peng Yu's undefeated myth and fleeced the Medicine King Valley for so much, yet Peng Yue wanted to thank him?

"This Junior does not understand your meaning."

Peng Yue chuckled, "Since Peng Yu began to Cultivate until now, she has been invincible among her peers, and her Alchemy is absolutely outstanding. Since obtaining the title of 'eight prodigies,' she has become overly confident, and her Cultivation has become somewhat slack."

"Thank you for defeating her in her most proficient Domain, letting her know that there are people beyond people and Heaven beyond Heaven, and that her opponents are not just the other seven of the eight prodigies."

"I believe that with Peng Yu's Heart-Nature, after being defeated by you, she will not only avoid becoming disheartened but will instead gain courage from shame and double her efforts in Cultivation. Although whether she can defeat you in the future or maintain her position among the eight prodigies of the central province is unknown, she will definitely become stronger because of your motivation!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was startled.

He had originally thought Peng Yue would be enraged and perhaps verbally abuse him, but he hadn't expected his breadth of vision to be so great.

Lu Xingchen admitted to himself that he could not achieve this level of magnanimity.

If Mu Ruxue had lost in the new Disciple competition, he would definitely have given her a good lecture, not been as open-minded as Peng Yue.

Sure enough, how could someone who could Break Through into the Saint Realm be an ordinary person?

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily and chuckled, "The Valley Master's perspective is correct. Miss Peng Yu and I are both rivals and friends. We will inspire each other and progress together. Regardless of who wins or loses in future contests, it will be a mutual achievement between us!"

Hearing this, Peng Yue was delighted.

Lu Xingchen's words were pleasant to hear, but what made him even happier were the words "friends."

Jiang Taishen's Personal Disciple treating the Medicine King Valley's Saintess as a friend was a great thing, beneficial to the relationship between the two powers.

Peng Yue waved his hand and chuckled, "You truly said all the nice things! Alright, you may go. Say hello to Jiang Taishen for me."

"Understood! This Junior takes his leave!"

Lu Xingchen flew down the stone pillar and came to Zuoqiu Qingluo's side.

Zuoqiu Qingluo patted his shoulder, her tone filled with excitement.

"Lu Dazhuang, well done!"

Lu Xingchen rubbed her head and chuckled, "It was just luck!"

Zuoqiu Qingluo pulled his hand away and pouted.

"Who told you to mess up my hair, Brother Hao Yun!"

For the remainder of the time, the two continued to stay in the Sect Plaza, watching Valley Master Peng Yue bestow awards upon the various parties.

Second place was undoubtedly Zi Chen, and third place went to Peng Yu.

Although both of them looked displeased when they went up to receive their awards, from such a distance, no one else could tell besides Peng Yue and the ten Elders.

Xu Qing's luck was also good; she reached tenth place and managed to acquire a heaven-rank spirit tool from the Medicine King Valley.

After the award ceremony concluded, Peng Yue invited everyone to attend the banquet prepared by the Medicine King Valley, stay overnight at the Medicine King Valley, and leave the next day.

Lu Xingchen did not refuse either.

Xu Qing patted his shoulder and whispered, "Junior Brother, we don't need to attend this banquet, do we? You still have medicinal ingredients seized from the Spirit Herb Space. The Medicine King Valley will make trouble sooner or later. We must leave as soon as possible, the faster the better!"

Hearing this, Zuoqiu Qingluo's heart tightened as well. She looked up at Lu Xingchen and said softly, "Lu Dazhuang, Sister Xu Qing makes sense."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It is precisely to protect the Spirit Medicine that we should stay one more night."