354: Accident

On Lu Chen's side, as soon as the Qiankun Wuxiang Furnace started operating, brilliant golden light burst forth. Nine illusory Dragons coiled around the furnace body, and as they exhaled, they actually condensed into a materialized Pill Fire.

As expected of a Pill Furnace comparable to a Holy Weapon, the Qiankun Wuxiang Furnace immediately attracted everyone's attention upon its appearance.

As a result, even the competition between Ling Shuangyue and Liu Su Su received little attention.

"Melt for me!"

Lu Chen roared, and seven Fifth-Grade Spiritual Plants instantly melted in the Pill Fire, transforming into five-colored medicinal liquid suspended in mid-air.

The onlookers gasped; such profound control had already surpassed the standard of an Alchemy Great Master.

"Wasn't this Lu Chen only at the level of an Alchemy Great Master? Looking at him now, he's at least an Alchemy Grandmaster!"

"He's only in his twenties! How is he already an Alchemy Grandmaster? Some people can't reach this Realm in their entire lives!"

"Lu Chen's talent is absolutely the strongest in Qingling Holy Land's history! Even Dan Emperor Luo Qingxue was far inferior to him at his age!"

Listening to the praise from those present, Lu Chen thoroughly enjoyed it. This was the treatment he deserved!

As the Destined Protagonist, a favored son of heaven, he should enjoy everyone's gaze and such adulation!

"Su Xuan, just you wait!"

Lu Chen provocatively glanced at Su Xuan, but the latter was almost competing in a laissez-faire manner.

"What is this Su Xuan doing? He clearly has such strong abilities, why isn't he making a move?"

After some thought, Lu Chen understood. It turned out Su Xuan was afraid his own strength was too great, afraid of taking the first-place title and thus causing a conflict between them!

"Heh, how foolish. For such a small thing, you don't even have the courage to confront me? It seems I overestimated you!"

Lu Chen was very pleased. He hadn't thought of this before, but since that was the case, there was nothing to worry about.

Su Xuan leaned against the Pill Furnace, his fingertips toying with a dusty Jade Slip. His gaze swept over Lu Chen's busy figure, and a cold smile played on his lips.

His Pill Furnace showed no unusual phenomena; he merely added the Materials in a methodical manner. To outsiders, this operation even seemed somewhat casual.

"Is Su Xuan giving up? That's normal, if he took first place, it would be a bit awkward!"

Dan Xuzi stroked his beard.

Regarding this, the higher-ups of Qingling Holy Land had already discussed it last night.

Su Xuan's Alchemy talent was very strong, even a notch stronger than Lu Chen, who possessed a divine body!

Given this, if Su Xuan truly secured the first position, they wouldn't mind giving Su Xuan an additional Saint spot!

In this way, Qingling Holy Land would have two Saints and could also gain a bit of Su Xuan's goodwill.

They had told Liu Ruoli about this, but for some reason, Liu Ruoli had not informed Su Xuan.

Liu Ruoli glanced at the higher-ups of Qingling Holy Land. She naturally wouldn't tell Su Xuan about this. What if Su Xuan was seduced by the vixen of Qingling Holy Land?

Three hours passed, and fine sweat beaded on Ling Shuangyue's forehead. The Sixth-Grade Yuan Gathering Pill she was refining had taken shape, but she repeatedly failed at the Pattern-condensing stage.

"Damn it! Why is it always just a little bit off!"

Ling Shuangyue was very troubled. With her strength, refining a Fifth-Grade Yuan Gathering Pill was certainly no problem, but a Sixth-Order Pill would be somewhat difficult.

"Take your time, no need to rush. When you just formed the pill, the heat was a little off. Why don't you try following my method?"

The speaker was Su Xuan. Unbeknownst to her, Su Xuan had already come to Ling Shuangyue's side.

Hearing Su Xuan's voice by her ear, Ling Shuangyue was startled. The moment she saw it was Su Xuan, her face immediately flushed a few shades redder.

There was no helping it; Su Xuan was very handsome, and the distance between them at that moment was so close that Ling Shuangyue couldn't help but blush shyly.

"Thank you..."

There was no time to think too much. Now that someone else was helping her, Ling Shuangyue naturally had to redouble her efforts.

"Second Elder! Su Xuan is cheating! Aren't you going to do something about it?"

It was Yun Cang who spoke. He saw that Su Xuan wasn't properly refining pills and instead ran off to flirt, instantly infuriating him.

No matter who Su Xuan was flirting with, it reminded him of being cuckolded by Su Xuan previously, so seeing this scene made him extremely displeased.

"Alchemy Saint Great Master, the rules don't seem to state that one isn't allowed to guide others during Alchemy, do they?"

Su Xuan smiled.

"Indeed, there is no such rule!"

Dan Xuzi nodded.

"If that's the case, then what are you barking about?"

Su Xuan glanced triumphantly at Yun Cang, whose expression instantly became as uncomfortable as if he had eaten excrement.

"Enough, shut up!"

Yun Zhentian directly pulled Yun Cang back.

Yesterday, the Holy Land's Old Ancestor and Holy Lord had said not to offend Su Xuan, although he was also angry about his son being cuckolded by Su Xuan.

However, given Su Xuan's current talent and background, he simply couldn't afford to offend him!

"Father..."

Yun Cang still wanted to say something, but seeing Yun Zhentian's gaze, he immediately shut up.

With Su Xuan's help, Ling Shuangyue began refining again. This time, she indeed proceeded more smoothly than before.

"Thank you, Su Xuan!"

Ling Shuangyue looked at Su Xuan gratefully, her gaze almost dripping with affection.

This scene immediately caused strong dissatisfaction from Tang Mei and Nan Zhaoxue.

"Damn it, you seductive vixen! How dare you try to hook my man! You really don't know what's good for you!"

Tang Mei was almost bursting with rage inside, but she still forcibly held it back.

Liu Ruoli, on the other hand, was indifferent. Her status was different from others anyway; she had plenty of time to enjoy Su Xuan.

As for Liu Su Su, she was still concentrating on Alchemy and didn't notice what was happening here at all.

"You're welcome! As long as it's useful to you!"

Su Xuan said gently.

Who said villains couldn't flirt? As long as they're handsome enough, even villains can flirt!

Su Xuan gave an evil, charming smile.

"Look everyone! Lu Chen is about to place the last Medicinal Plant! His Medicinal Pill is about to be completed!"

Someone shouted loudly.

At this person's shout, everyone present immediately turned their attention to Lu Chen.

"Holy crap! Isn't that a Seventh-Grade Medicinal Material, the flame marrow spirit crystal grass? Is Lu Chen trying to refine a Seven-Order Pill?"

"Oh my goodness, he's crazy! Even an Alchemy Grandmaster couldn't refine a Seven-Order Pill, could they?"

"No! Haven't you all forgotten? The Pill Furnace in his hand is the Qiankun Wuxiang Furnace! With its help, he really might be able to successfully refine this Seven-Order Pill!"

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lu Chen placed this crucial Medicinal Material into the Pill Furnace.

However, at this critical moment, an accident occurred.