Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Hit the Left or the Right? (First update)
Translator: 549690339
upon hearing the words of the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster, the faces of all those present changed with shock. They all stared at Yang Zhen with an ill-intentioned look, including Fan Tong.
Indeed, though Yang Zhen did manage to bring forth the Dragon’s song, which was clearly visible, refining the Yuanhua Pill required more than forty days with careful nourishment throughout the process. Any slip could potentially lead to complete failure.
Even the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster had to be careful not to make the slightest mistake while refining this Yuanhua Pill, or else it would not be so difficult for Fan Tong to refine as well.
Yang Zhen had refined for only one hour, and after hastily dealing with a variety of materials, he just dumped everything into the mixture. This method of alchemy seemed improper even to laymen, let alone the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster.
The temperature required for different alchemical ingredients to melt, the precise control of heat, and even the timing, all had to be strictly segregated and added in sequence.
Even if it were so, the slightest error could lead to a waste product, completely incapable of becoming a pill.
Yang Zhen’S actions appeared as if he was treating everyone as fools. If this Dragon s song was not fake, then what was it?
For a moment, all the people reacted, and according to the implication in the Master’s words, Yang Zhen used a special method to urge the Dragon’s song, deceiving everyone. He was making a mockery of them all?
“Yang Zhen, what tricks are you up to? You actually used such despicable means to deceive everyone in front of two Alchemist Refining Grandmasters and many friends? It’s outrageously preposterous,” Yan Feng sneered at Yang Zhen, pointing his finger at him.
If Yan Feng could embarrass Yang Zhen and expose his true face in front of the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster, his status on East Forest Island would reach an unprecedented height. This thought excited Yan Feng. Despite glaring at Yang Zhen with an ill-intentioned gaze, he had a self-righteous look on his face.
Yang Zhen glanced at the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster, skipped over Yan Feng, this big talent of alchemy, and looked at Fan Tong: “Fan Tong, would you like to give me some advice?”
“This…” Fan Tong came up with a puzzled look on his face. He nodded in agreement, closed his eyes, and started to feel the Dan fragrance in the air and listen to the Dragon’s song in the air.
The Alchemist Refining Grandmaster laughed loudly, his face full of disdain. “Elder Fan, you don’t need to do this. I’ve spent half a year trying to refine the Yuanhua Pill. During this period, I am familiar with every step and phenomenon of refining Yuanhua Pill.
Here, the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster gave Yang Zhen a deep look. “The Yuanhua Pill’s Danhua is mild yet strong, the Dragon’s song is crisp and loud rather than low and deep like a cow moo. Furthermore, the Dan fragrance is refreshing rather than strong. Therefore, I conclude that Yang Zhen, you are just pretending, you have not refined the Yuanhua Pill at all.”
The crowd around sucked in a breath of air, nodding in agreement.
The Alchemist Refining Grandmaster was right. Yang Zhen likely took advantage of the fact that everyone could not wait for several tens of days to see him complete the alchemy. He dared to cheat because there was no way to expose him.
You have to say, most people felt that they had underestimated Yang Zhen’s brazenness.
The Alchemist Refining Grandmaster’s exposure was truly satisfying. However, at this moment, a sound was heard again from the high-pressure cooker. Not only did it emit the Dragon’s song again, but a lucky omen also formed in mid-air.
Roar!
With the Dragon’s song and low-powered roar, numerous rays of light gathered in mid-air, forming a circular object similar to a pill.
Fan Tong’s body shook suddenly, and he stared at the extraordinary celestial phenomenon in mid-air with disbelief. “This is Danhua. It really is Danhua. Once the Danhua appears, the alchemy is complete. This… this is unbelievable utterly inconceivable!”
Medicine Elder was also trembling with excitement, his eyes fixed on the high-pressure cooker in front of Yang Zhen. He slowly walked towards it, wanting to touch it so gently as if it were his long-lost partner, but his hands were no longer strong and were trembling.
Smack!
Fan Tong slapped away Medicine Elder’s hand, saying with some displeasure, “Medicine Elder, don’t touch recklessly and ruin the Danhua, you cannot afford the consequences.”
Medicine Elder suddenly came to his senses and said guiltily, “Master Fan, I spent my whole life with my five pellet medicines, yet I failed to become a’ master. Now, I can’t even comprehend the alchemy method or the alchemy furnace… It’s truly… It’s truly depressing. I was just lost in the moment, I hope Master Fan can forgive me.”
Fan Tong widened his eyes and said, “What nonsense are you talking about? So What if you don’t understand? The path of alchemy is vast and profound, who can claim to master it? If you don’t understand something, why wouldn’t you just ask? Aren’t the owner of these alchemical methods and the alchemy furnace right in front of our eyes?”
Medicine Elder was taken aback by these words, his eyes gleaming with surprise and delight. He murmured, “Indeed, considering my relationship with this brat, if I throw away my old face and ask, he might tell me…”
“Ahem!” Fan Tong coughed lightly, pulling Medicine Elder towards him and said, “Ever since young friend Yang arrived, I always had a feeling that this young man could not be ordinary. I was overjoyed when I discovered how extraordinary he was. You, old man, better give me a good introduction. I am rather fond of befriending promising youths like him.”
Medicine Elder froze, nodding blankly.
The faces of those around them, who were perking their ears and sneaking a listen, were shocked and puzzled.
Is… Is this the same Fan Tong, the Alchemist Refining Grandmaster who was so respected that it normally took ages for someone to get a chance to meet him?
Whoosh!
All eyes landed on Yang Zhen. Looks of envy, jealousy, and hatred were cast towards Yang Zhen. If looks could kill, he would have turned to dust by now.
Dammit, it’s infuriating to compare oneself with others. Everyone there wanted to get in Master Fan’s good books but couldn’t. Particularly those who craved for the Dan, they had tried every possible means, even resorting to kneeling outside Master Fan’s doorstep.
Even then, to see Master Fan, they had to rely on his mood. To gain a single Dan, they had to pay a great price because alchemists of this kind were too rare and precious.
But Yang Zhen he…
Yang Zhen, this piece of crap, just threw a strange looking ‘alchemy furnace ‘ messed up the alchemical materials using some bumbling technique, yet made Fan Tong put aside his pride and request Medicine Elder to introduce Yang Zhen personally?
It seems like, no matter how the alchemy competition ends today, Yang Zhen
is destined to become a guest of honor for Fan Tong.
After Hua Youyue heard this, he couldn’t help but show a bit of exultation on his face while staring intently at Yang Zhen.
Medicine Elder reacted quickly, promptly nodding and laughing, “Of course, since we are in Master Fan’s house, it would be disrespectful not to pay him a visit. Don’t worry, when Yang Zhen finishes refining the Dan, I will personally explain to him.”
“I appreciate it!” Fan Tong laughed heartily.
Master Ma, standing by, was bewildered. Looking at Yang Zhen with an uneasy expression, he said sternly, “Yang Zhen, when will you stop acting? Aren’t you going to make us all wait here for tens of days?”
Yang Zhen glanced at the steam pouring out of the pressure cooker and then glanced at Master Ma, “Master Ma, be patient. I will deal with you soon enough.
So, which side of your face should I slap, left or right?”
Dammit, are you in such a hurry? Do you think refining pills with a pressure cooker is easy? Whether it’s the tactical formation or the pressure within the cooker, everything needs to be done carefully. If hasty, instead of a successful refine, it might end up in an embarrassing situation.
The mischievous cat that was creeping forward, sneakily stealing breaths of the aroma being released by the pressure cooker, murmured, “Of course, both sides, idiot.”
While murmuring, the mischievous cat was sniffing nonstop, its eyes glowing. It arched its back and inched forward, keeping its cunning gaze fixated on the pressure cooker..