98: Conquer Li Hua

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and opened the Medicine Cauldron.

A pink Medicinal Pill appeared before everyone.

Li Hua also opened his Medicine Cauldron; the Medicinal Pill he refined was greenish-blue.

Seeing their Medicinal Pills, Ge Liang was stunned, unable to recognize them.

"Uh, you two, introduce the Medicinal Pills you refined. I can't tell them apart."

Hearing this, Li Hua's heart jolted.

The Medicinal Pill he refined was a fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill, which could help a Martial Spirit Realm Expert advance one minor Realm, but could only be taken once in a lifetime.

It was within expectations that Ge Liang didn't recognize his Medicinal Pill; this only highlighted the preciousness of the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill.

But Ge Liang also didn't recognize the Medicinal Pill Lu Xingchen refined, which was a bit dangerous.

Was Lu Xingchen's Pill Formula also very rare?

It wasn't a fourth-grade rejuvenation pill?

But the bet had already been made; it was too late to regret it now.

Li Hua spoke first: "The Medicinal Pill I refined is called the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill. It can help those in the Martial Spirit Realm advance one minor Realm, and can only be taken once in a lifetime."

Hearing this, a commotion immediately broke out among the surrounding Disciples.

"Holy cow, a fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill! That's incredible!"

"All of us Outer Sect Disciples are in the Martial Spirit Realm! This fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill, I can take it. What a huge market!"

"I've never heard Senior Brother Li Hua mention he had this Pill Formula before. Turns out he was planning to use it as a trump card."

"What's there left to compare? Senior Brother Li Hua is sure to win!"

Hearing the discussions around him, Li Hua showed no trace of pride; instead, his heart felt heavy.

Because he also couldn't tell what Medicinal Pill Lu Xingchen had refined.

He felt a bit apprehensive about the unknown.

Ge Liang looked at Lu Xingchen and said in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, it's your turn to reveal it!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "The Medicinal Pill I refined is called the Spirit Nurturing Pill. It can enhance the Cultivation Aptitude of the user and accelerate the Cultivation speed in the Martial Spirit Realm."

As soon as Lu Xingchen said this, the entire hall fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a huge uproar.

"What? Spirit Nurturing Pill? I've never even heard of it!"

"The effect of this Medicinal Pill is too powerful! Improving Cultivation Aptitude is something many people wouldn't even dare to dream of."

"I originally thought Senior Brother Li Hua was strong enough, but I didn't expect Lu Xingchen to have a trump card too."

"Both of their Medicinal Pills accelerate Cultivation speed. We just don't know whose Medicinal Pill has a better effect."

"Even Elder Ge Liang probably can't tell the difference!"

Ge Liang frowned deeply, took the Medicinal Pills handed to him by the two, and examined them carefully.

A quarter of an hour later, he said in a deep voice, "Although I have never seen these two types of Medicinal Pills, from my many years of Alchemy experience, the Medicinal Pills refined by both of them are top-grade among fourth-grade elixirs, impeccable."

"But I also cannot determine whose Medicinal Pill is more valuable. It seems this bet can only end in a draw!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

He had seen in the System Mall that the Spirit Nurturing Pill was worth ten thousand exchange points, while the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill only cost five thousand exchange points. Clearly, the Spirit Nurturing Pill was more valuable!

But how could he explain this to Ge Liang?

If it was just a draw, he was a bit unwilling.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother Li Hua, if I remember correctly, the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill has side effects."

"After taking the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill, one can indeed quickly improve their Realm, but it will damage the user's Foundation, making their fighting Qi become unstable."

"However, my Spirit Nurturing Pill has no side effects; instead, it can help the user refine their fighting Qi. Therefore, the winner of this competition should be me. I believe Senior Brother Li Hua already has a decision in his heart as to who is right and who is wrong."

The side effects of this fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill were discovered by him from the members of the Archer Squadron he had formed. Since the second-grade Spirit Ascension Pill had this problem, then the fourth-grade Spirit Ascension Pill should also have it.

Lu Xingchen could only try to argue this way; if Li Hua insisted on reneging, there was nothing he could do.

Hearing Lu Xingchen's words, a commotion immediately broke out around them.

"Damaging the Foundation? Is that true?"

"If that's really the case, then Lu Xingchen's Spirit Nurturing Pill indeed has a better effect."

"Even if it damages the Foundation, many people will still be unable to resist the temptation of improving their Realm."

"Let's see what Senior Brother Li Hua says. I believe in his character!"

Everyone present focused their gaze on Li Hua, even Ge Liang was no exception.

Li Hua was silent for three minutes, then spoke with difficulty: "Junior Brother Lu is telling the truth. This bet, you win!"

Hearing this, the entire hall was in an uproar.

"Holy cow, no way? Lu Xingchen actually won!"

"Then Senior Brother Li Hua is going to become Lu Xingchen's follower?"

"A top expert, fourth on the earth ranking, becoming the follower of a new Disciple who just joined the sect, this news is too shocking!"

"Lu Xingchen is truly amazing, defeating Wang Hao and subduing Li Hua. He's turned the Outer Sect into a complete mess."

"Senior Brother Li Hua is also a remarkable person; he actually dared to admit defeat. If it were me, I might not be as brave as he is."

Li Hua cupped his hands towards Lu Xingchen and said in a deep voice, "Junior Brother Lu, a bet is a bet. From now on, I am your follower. Whatever your demands, as long as they don't violate my principles, I will definitely follow them. As for the Hua Gate, I will also disband it, and from now on, I will wholeheartedly follow you."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Senior Brother Li Hua, don't be too nervous. Although you are my follower, you are also my Senior Brother. I will not be harsh on you. You can continue to control the Hua Gate, but you need to form an alliance with our Ghost Gate."

"If I need anything in the future, I will personally come to find you."

Hearing this, Li Hua's heart trembled, and he cupped his hands to Lu Xingchen again: "In that case, thank you, Junior Brother Lu!"

Ge Liang said loudly, "The victor has been decided, everyone disperse!"

Everyone scattered, and Lu Xingchen also bid farewell to Li Hua and returned to his room.

After closing the door, Lu Xingchen couldn't help but burst into laughter.

This time, he really struck it rich!

Li Hua was a top expert, fourth on the earth ranking, and also a top-tier Fourth-Grade Alchemist.

With him as a follower, his own strength would greatly increase.

At the same time, Lu Xingchen also felt a sense of warning.

The Tianyuan Continent had no shortage of Geniuses.

His Alchemy was given by the System, while Li Hua's Alchemy was cultivated through hard work, yet he could fight him to a draw.

Truly formidable!

If he hadn't cheated by purchasing the Spirit Nurturing Pill Formula from the System Mall, he might have truly lost to Li Hua.

But thankfully, the outcome was still good!

Li Hua was so amazing, yet he was only an Outer Sect Disciple. How many more experts were there in the Inner Sect?

In the future, when fighting enemies, he must be even more careful!

After sleeping at home, Lu Xingchen continued to Cultivate at the Spirit Gathering Pagoda.