Reborn Medicine King

0Zhu Yan's eyes lit up with excitement as he spotted the intricate pill recipe floating in mid-air. "I knew this trip would be worth it," he exclaimed, pulling out a piece of spiritual jade to etch the recipe onto it. For an alchemist, such a find was priceless, as most unique pill recipes were closely guarded secrets, often requiring years of experimentation to uncover.    

    

Jiang Fann studied the recipe quietly, his demeanor calm and unruffled. Zhu Yan, noticing Jiang Fann's lack of reaction, was puzzled. "What’s the matter? Aren't you impressed by a top-tier recipe like this? You know these kinds of pills offer the best value."    

    

Jiang Fann simply smiled, turning his attention to the pill furnace. Meanwhile, Fang Xiang, who had little interest in alchemy, was busy taking in the lively scene around them, making him a bit of an outlier in the valley.    

    

Seeing Jiang Fann ignore him, Zhu Yan joined him in examining the furnace. "This furnace is pretty low quality," he remarked. "It can't handle much heat, so be careful when you're working with it. I know your Fire Arts are powerful. Once we reach the third stage, I can lend you my furnace. It's a King Rank furnace, a gift from my clan's elder. Most people wouldn't even dream of getting their hands on it."    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Just borrowing? I thought you were giving it to me."    

    

Zhu Yan replied with mock annoyance, "Might as well just finish me off..."    

    

Fang Xiang, half-listening, chimed in, "Even if you gave it to him, he might not appreciate it."    

    

Jiang Fann laughed, "Not quite, it's still valuable enough to trade for a lot of rare herbs."    

    

Zhu Yan, not wanting to get into it with Jiang Fann, shifted to a more serious tone. "You should focus on how to craft this Grand Linglong Pill. It's a Heaven Rank Pill, after all. Unfortunately, I didn't know the recipe before, so I haven't tried making it. Otherwise, I could've shared some tips. You only have seven days to succeed, or you won't get a chance to move to the third stage."    

    

"Don't worry about it. Just think about how you can help me negotiate for the immortal gold with your family's elder."    

    

Zhu Yan reassured, "No problem. But you'll have to handle the negotiations yourself. On my recommendation, they won't cheat you. Otherwise, most wouldn't even get to meet our elder."    

    

Fang Xiang perked up at this. "Hey, your elder often goes out to train. What level of master are they? To train beyond the Nine Heavens, they must be beyond the Reincarnation Realm, right?"    

    

Zhu Yan replied, "The elder's skills are profound. I'm not sure exactly what level they've reached, but they might not have reached the Heaven and Human Realm. Otherwise, how would the Pill Sect dare to treat me like this?"    

    

"That's true. If your clan really has a master of the Heavenly Realm, you wouldn't need to worry about the reputation of the Pill Sect..."    

    

While the three of them were chatting, the two important figures from the Pill Sect in the main stand were observing Jiang Fann.    

    

The middle-aged alchemist chuckled, "This kid doesn't seem nervous at all. While other teams are seriously preparing and observing, these three are just chatting away. I can't tell if they're confident or just carefree."    

    

"The Zhu family has always been unconventional, you know that. But that kid surprised me; he seems much calmer than Zhu Yan. I'm curious to see what he's capable of."    

    

Standing next to Jiang Fann, Zhu Yan was noticeably less tense than before. Realizing the competition was about to start, he snapped back to attention.    

    

"I got so caught up talking with you two. Jiang Fann, do you need my help with anything, or have any questions? Now's the time to ask."    

    

Jiang Fann shook his head and replied, "Crafting a Heaven Rank Pill will make them show their true skills. Just focus on them and don't miss this opportunity. As for my pill-making skills, we can find time to discuss them later."    

    

Hearing this, Zhu Yan frowned, "Are you sure you don't need my assistance? I'm a Royal Rank Alchemist, after all. With my help, I could save you a lot of trouble."    

    

Jiang Fann chuckled, "Don't forget why you came here in the first place. It's just a Heaven Rank Pill, no need to get worked up over it."    

    

"I'm already pretty full of myself, but you're even more arrogant, dismissing a Heaven Rank Pill like it's nothing?"    

    

Before they could continue, Chen Ning's voice suddenly rang out. "Time's up, let the competition begin!"    

    

With his announcement, the remaining forty groups of alchemists started their work. Knowing he was being watched, Jiang Fann didn't bother observing others this time. Instead, he quietly joined in right away.    

    

This time, Jiang Fann kept a low profile, carefully and methodically preparing his ingredients without rushing. Since the second phase focused on the quality of the pill and he had seven days, he felt confident he could finish within the allotted time.    

    

Zhu Yan initially watched Jiang Fann's process but found nothing unusual. Following Jiang Fann's advice, he shifted his attention to the other alchemists, quickly becoming engrossed.    

    

The recipe for the Grand Linglong Pill was recorded in the Chapter of Pill Dao, though it differed slightly from the one Chen Ning provided. Despite the variation in ingredients, their properties and effects were quite similar, so it wouldn't significantly impact the pill's success rate. This was likely a modified recipe by the Pill Sect, adapted to the environment of the upper heavens.    

    

Jiang Fann was eager to observe how others were crafting their pills, but unfortunately, Xiao Yu kept reminding him that two spiritual senses were still focused on him, preventing him from shifting his attention elsewhere.    

    

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Suddenly, Little Dot spoke up, "With your current skill in pill crafting, handling those guys should be a breeze. Why worry about those two alchemists watching you?"    

    

Jiang Fann replied, "It's always wise to be cautious. The Pill Gate has put up so many rewards this time; they're determined to keep them in-house. If they feel their disciples can't win, who knows what they'll plan? They made the rules, and I don't want to waste time with them. It's safest to reveal my skills in the third stage."    

    

"Would such a powerful group really stoop that low?"    

    

"I'm just being cautious. I need that Divine Spell, and I don't have time for their games. I'll play it safe."    

    

Little Dot chuckled, "I didn't expect you to think so strategically when it counts."    

    

"When have I ever acted recklessly?"    

    

"You've had your moments..."    

    

Jiang Fann: "..."    

    

While striving for high-quality pills, Jiang Fann could ensure no mistakes using ordinary fire. However, to conceal his identity, he infused the ordinary fire with a special fire spiritual strength, enhancing the flame's power by combining it with the spiritual aura released by Zhu Yan.    

    

The two observers in the stands watched for a long time, but instead of being impressed by Jiang Fann's skills, they found his methods rather ordinary and unremarkable, lacking any special techniques in pill crafting.    

    

"What's going on? Did we misjudge him?"    

    

The older-looking pharmacist paused for a moment before saying, "At the pace he's nurturing the materials, there's no way he can finish the pill crafting ahead of time in the first stage of the competition. Could he have noticed us watching and is doing this on purpose?"    

    

"Oh? How could this kid, only at the Dao Understanding Stage, possibly sense our presence? Even the person next to him, Zhu Yan, might not be able to. If he's really hiding his pill crafting skills on purpose, he must be extremely confident in his abilities. Seven days is not a long time, and given their age, completing a Heaven Rank Pill isn't easy. At his current speed, it's simply impossible."    

    

"I'm more intrigued by this kid now. I wonder if Xiao Cong and the others can stay focused during the competition. We've attracted some unexpectedly talented pharmacists this time. Among them, two are almost on par with those two, so winning won't be easy."    

    

The middle-aged observer whispered, "The final victory will definitely belong to Xiao Cong and his team, no need to worry about that. I wouldn't give that pill furnace to outsiders. Although the contents of that ancient scroll are unclear, according to what we've heard, it's something many experts have fought over. It might just help our young pharmacists unlock its secrets and achieve greatness."    

    

The old man said, "It's not that we haven't given them a chance to understand, but it seems they're not destined for it. This time, we brought it out as a reward to attract talented individuals in the art of alchemy, and I did spot a few promising ones."    

    

After speaking, the old man shifted his focus from Jiang Fann to another alchemist nearby.    

    

"Take this alchemist who practices Poison Arts, for example. They've combined poison techniques with alchemy to create a unique method, refining pills with poison yet retaining their original efficacy. They can even enhance the pills with special toxins to boost their effects. For them, these pills might be incredibly beneficial, but for ordinary practitioners, they could be lethal. However, this method could be adapted by other specialized alchemists with decent results."    

    

"This young girl is quite impressive, though her background is unclear. I haven't heard of the two alchemists with her either. In our circles, there are only a few groups of poison alchemists, and none have mentioned a prodigy emerging."    

    

"As for Wang Hong's disciple, it's surprising how much they've improved in such a short time. Judging by their current skills, they're not any weaker than young Qin Feng. Qin Feng is diligent, but unfortunately, his talent is slightly lacking. Hopefully, as his understanding of alchemy deepens, he'll have a breakthrough. We've certainly put a lot of pressure on him over the years."    

    

"The other two young people, whose identities are still unknown, seem quite promising. I wonder how many will eventually join our ranks. With talent like this, I'm tempted to take on a few more apprentices."    

    

"Overall, the pharmacists in this competition are a cut above those from previous years!"    

    

"Maybe the rumors are true, and a golden age is truly on the horizon..."