Chapter 277
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Chapter 277: Double Joy Arrives
This made her feel quite uneasy; even the easily obtained status of a true heir in the Dan Ding Sect didn’t seem so appealing anymore.
However, the alchemy competition was not yet over, and Cui Jing once again took the remaining materials to continue refining pills!
Meanwhile, other alchemists who had not completely failed continued to refine pills without stopping. The competition wasn’t over, and even if they couldn’t attract Elder Guan’s attention, the rewards for the top few places were still quite good.
Ji Yang, who successfully refined the Dropping Dew Pill, did not stop but continued to refine pills.
This puzzled everyone, and even Elder Guan was surprised as he asked:
“Since you have advanced, why do you still continue to refine pills?”
“I merely succeeded by luck once. Since the opportunity is here, of course, I must solidify this hard-earned chance!”
Ji Yang said this out loud while his mind was focused on the cultivation points he had just obtained!
Refining pills is different from mining or farming, because if one’s alchemy technique is good, they can succeed in creating several pills at once, and the rewards would also be multiple, without overlap.
Furthermore, the spiritual plants required for refining high-level pills are not easily obtained. As he mentioned earlier, he certainly would not miss the opportunity to reap such benefits.
However, Ji Yang’s words made Elder Guan’s expression even softer, and he nodded continuously, saying:
“Well done!”
With both talent and diligence, if he were to join the Heaven Demon Sect in the future, he could truly become a master alchemist.
Though he was an elder, he didn’t mind forming a connection with a future master alchemist, especially since high-level cultivators face greater challenges in advancing their realms and the pills they need are not common.
In theory, they needed pills even more urgently than low-level cultivators.
Cui Jing, who had started refining pills beside them, cast a deep glance at “Feng Yu” after hearing these words!
Everyone in the Dan Ding Sect knows that “Feng Yu” has a proud nature, relying on her talent while often looking down on others.
Now that she speaks such words, it shows she is not merely brave without strategy, nor is she arrogant!
If she were not a changed person, she must be hiding her depths very well!
It seems they had underestimated her in the past!
However, regarding the former possibility, Cui Jing had no doubts, as that was unlikely!
If “Feng Yu” truly had an issue, the sect would respond immediately. Furthermore, who among the other skilled alchemists would impersonate “Feng Yu”?
After Ji Yang continued to refine pills, a Heaven Demon Sect cultivator approached Elder Guan and whispered a few words in front of him.
“Is Yuning outside?”
Hearing the report from the cultivator, Elder Guan showed surprise but quickly guessed why Yuning had come; she was probably here to capture Ji Yang.
“Let her wait for a moment!”
Knowing this news, Elder Guan did not rush to activate the formations, as it was competition time, and he certainly could not let outside matters affect the alchemists!
But soon, the Heaven Demon Sect cultivator received another message and reported a few more words to Elder Guan.
Upon hearing this news, Elder Guan’s expression swiftly changed, and he asked in return:
“Is this news true?”
The Heaven Demon Sect cultivator, seeing the change in Elder Guan’s demeanor, replied nervously:
"This was said by Senior Sister Ning herself."
Upon learning that Ji Yang was hiding here, Elder Guan’s eyes were filled with suspicion. However, since it was Ren Yuning who said it personally, maybe she possessed some sort of treasure that could track him down, which made Elder Guan somewhat convinced.
At this moment, Elder Guan also cast a questioning glance at the other people in the arena. Could it be that Ji Yang was really hiding among them?
Elder Guan carefully examined the Heaven Demon Sect cultivator who reported the information, and only when he noticed the cultivator was sweating profusely did he slowly shift his gaze to the next person.
However, after surveying everyone in the competition area, Elder Guan’s brows slightly furrowed.
He had not made any discoveries.
Now, the only people left to check were the Alchemists who were still competing. Who could it be?
Elder Guan scanned the surroundings, looking at each of the people who were refining pills!
Given the circumstances, Elder Guan chose not to use primordial spirit energy for probing, as it could potentially disturb everyone’s pill refining.
While capturing Ji Yang was a significant task, this competition was also not trivial; the two held equal weight.
Moreover, those present had no chance of escaping; he could simply call in Yuning after the pill refining was completed to check one by one. He didn’t believe Ji Yang could escape from him again!
Realizing this key point made Elder Guan quite happy.
This time, not only would he gain a talented Alchemist, but he also had a great chance of capturing Ji Yang, which could be considered double joy arriving—how could he not be pleased?
Next, he only needed to patiently wait for the pill refining competition to finish.
In the competition area, Ji Yang quickly refined the second batch of Dropping Dew Pills. As the aroma of the pills wafted again, many people still looked surprised.
During this time, other cultivators even attempted to mimic Ji Yang’s alchemy technique, resulting in explosive failures.
This discouraged others who had planned to try.
After Ji Yang’s successful refining, four or five more people followed suit and successfully completed their pills during this competition.
However, these individuals did not receive the same attention from Elder Guan that Ji Yang did; he did not come to check on their progress.
In his eyes, the pill refining techniques of the others were mediocre and far inferior to “Feng Yu.”
Now, seeing “Feng Yu” succeed in refining, Elder Guan cast her a light smile again.
Ji Yang also returned a smile.
But at this moment, a warning sound echoed in his mind.
Hearing the words didn’t faze Ji Yang, but the power within him began to surge.
However, no one else noticed anything unusual.
As the competition concluded, the previously sealed formations slowly opened.
As the formations opened, a figure swiftly flew in from outside!
“Elder Guan!”
After entering, Ren Yuning first nodded slightly at Elder Guan.
Elder Guan didn’t mind this and merely nodded in response:
“Yuning, feel free to take action. I am here; this time, he certainly won’t escape!”
With a clear plan in mind, Elder Guan enveloped the powerful aura around all present, ready to swiftly subdue anyone who showed signs of straying!
“Elder Guan, what is happening?”
The others were clearly unclear about the situation, but under Elder Guan’s imposing aura, they voiced their questions.
Facing their inquiries, Elder Guan explained:
“There’s an individual among us who is wanted by our Heaven Demon Sect; I ask for your understanding!”
Although he spoke of understanding, Elder Guan did not retract his imposing presence, which was the dominance of the Heaven Demon Sect, especially since this was Heaven Demon City!
Hearing this, the others dared not speak further.
Under the eaves, one must bow their head!
Even if they felt unwilling in their hearts, they could only silently endure under the oppressive might of the Heaven Demon Sect elder.
