Huff, huff...
The flames burned the alchemy cauldron crimson red. At this moment, a hint of medicinal fragrance began wafting out, signaling that the alchemy process was nearing success.
"Senior brother Li Qing is clearly faster."
"It looks like this junior sister is bound to lose, but her courage to challenge Li Qing is still commendable."
"I think she's overestimating herself."
A few voices of discussion echoed from the surrounding crowd.
In the square, a young man was controlling the cauldron above him with ease, sensing that he had succeeded in alchemy without producing a defective pill.
On the opposite side of the young man stood a woman, who was currently focused intently on the cauldron overhead.
Speaking of this alchemy duel, it was initiated over a trivial matter. Compared to the young man's alchemy skills, the woman's skills were still lacking, yet she insisted on competing against him.
