Which method is better?
Hearing this question, Mu Yun frowned.
Few people knew about these two methods, and Mu Yun hadn't discussed them with Miao Xianyu; it seemed Miao Qing had told him.
However, the medicinal effect penetrates the body from the outside in, testing the alchemist's skills and techniques. Generally speaking, even some second-grade alchemists wouldn't dare to do it this way...
One wrong move and it's all over, the pill is completely destroyed, let alone the acupoints!
He hadn't expected Miao Xianyu to use this method.
"It seems this little girl is going all in!" Mu Yun didn't answer Qi Ming's question, instead muttering to himself.
But this incident further convinced Mu Yun that Miao Qing was no ordinary person.
Although the Seven Acupoints Meridian-Soothing Pill was only a first-grade pill, he had only learned this method of alchemy after leaving the continent.
And Miao Qing already knew it.
Mu Yun had to further elevate his evaluation of Miao Qing.
The competition continued. Amidst the crowd's confusion over Miao Xianyu's actions, on the other side, Wang Yunqi suddenly changed her hands, and a flame flickered from her body.
Beast fire!
Beast fire only arises within the bodies of spirit beasts.
Ordinary demon beasts also possess beast fire within their demon cores, but that kind of beast fire cannot be inexhaustible; once it's depleted, the beast core is useless.
However, spirit beast cores are different.
The beast fire contained within a spirit beast's core can continue to be generated even after the spirit beast dies, endlessly.
At this moment, Wang Yunqi finally began to use the beast fire fused within her body to refine pills.
In this way, without a doubt, whether it's the speed of pill refining or the efficacy of the pills, Wang Yunqi has already gained an innate advantage!
"Miao Xianyu, what do you have to compete with me with?"
Glancing at Miao Xianyu, who was still carefully controlling the furnace fire on the other side, Wang Yunqi sneered inwardly.
At this stage of pill refining, the outcome was already clear.
With the help of the beast fire, she could at least refine a six-aperture pill, something Miao Xianyu couldn't compare to.
"Hehe, Instructor Wang, it seems Yunqi is destined to win this time. She's undoubtedly the number one alchemy genius of Beiyun City!"
A tutor beside Wang Qingfeng flattered.
"Actually, Yunqi and Miao Xianyu are almost equal, but this time, Yunqi won by using the beast fire, which is unfair!"
"You can't say that. Fusion with beast fire is seizing the power of heaven and earth. Wang Yunqi's success already proves she's stronger than Miao Xianyu!"
Time passed slowly, and the crowd showed no impatience, only increased curiosity about the outcome.
Buzz... Ding...
Suddenly, the waiting crowd
heard a buzzing sound, followed by a ding.
Wang Yunqi, the pill is complete!
However, before the crowd could even be surprised, another buzzing and ding followed.
Miao Xianyu, also successful!
The two completed their tasks almost simultaneously, with Wang Yunqi slightly ahead in time.
After all, she possessed beast fire within her body, making her alchemy speed indeed faster than Miao Xianyu's.
"I didn't expect you to refine it so quickly. So, is it four or five apertures?" Wang Yunqi said sarcastically, looking at Miao Xianyu.
Having fused with beast fire herself, she believed Miao Xianyu's speed was merely to catch up, and the pill was definitely inferior to hers.
Miao Xianyu didn't offer any explanation.
Her gaze fell on Mu Yun in the crowd, and Miao Xianyu smiled confidently.
"Open the furnace!"
Finally, under the expectant gazes of everyone, the two furnaces slowly began to open.
The alchemy instructor walked to Wang Yunqi's furnace and took out the translucent Seven Aperture Meridian-Soothing Pill.
At this moment, everyone in the arena held their breath.
"Wang Yunqi, refining the Seven Aperture Meridian-Soothing Pill, ultimately produced six apertures. Finished product!"
As the alchemy instructor's words fell, the entire square erupted in cheers.
Six apertures!
What did this mean? This means that Wang Yunqi is now at least a top-tier first-grade alchemist, and she has only been fusing with beast fire for less than a month.
It's likely that she will soon enter the ranks of second-grade alchemists.
A sixteen-year-old second-grade alchemist—just thinking about it is exciting; Wang Yunqi's achievements are limitless.
"Six apertures..."
Hearing the instructor's announcement, Wang Yunqi breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Six apertures was her limit after fusing with beast fire. Although she hadn't reached seven apertures, which was a bit of a regret, it was more than enough to win the competition.
The alchemy instructor stepped forward, putting down the pill.
At this moment, everyone fell silent again, watching the instructor's actions.
This time, Miao Xianyu was destined to lose no matter how you looked at it.
She refined a six-aperture pill later than Wang Yunqi, so she was bound to lose. Refining a seven-aperture pill?
Impossible!
Only second-grade alchemists can refine seven-aperture pills; Miao Xianyu had no chance of winning in that regard.
Miao Xianyu had lost this competition!
"The Seven Apertures Relaxing Pill refined by Miao Xianyu is... seven apertures!"
What?
Seven apertures?
The moment the alchemy instructor uttered those words, the scene fell into a deathly silence.
"Impossible!"
Wang Yunqi rushed forward, staring at the pill in the instructor's hand, speechless for a long time.
Seven apertures, it really is seven apertures!
Miao Xianyu actually refined a Seven Apertures Relaxing Pill with seven apertures! Doesn't that mean she's already a second-grade alchemist?
Heavens!
The entire martial arts arena erupted in clamor and uproar.
A sixteen-year-old second-grade alchemist—that's a genius in the entire Southern Cloud Empire.
"First match, Miao Xianyu wins!"
As the alchemy instructor's words fell, everyone remained shocked. This news was simply too shocking; they couldn't accept it for a moment.
"Wang Yunqi, alchemy isn't about comparing talent or skill!" Miao Xianyu said. "Didn't your mentor teach you that herbs are alive, and pills are alive too? An alchemist's job is simply to beautify the herbs, transforming them into something more beautiful!"
With that, Miao Xianyu turned and walked off the stage.
Herbs are alive, pills are alive…
Hearing this, Wang Yunqi's face turned pale. She glanced up at Mu Yun
, who sat calmly below the stage. She was already a first-grade alchemist and knew how difficult it was to reach the second grade.
But Miao Xianyu had done it; she believed her talent wasn't much inferior.
"Is it that guy?" Wang Yunqi wondered, looking at Mu Yun.
"I'm sorry, Instructor Diao, I lost!" Walking up to Diao Yadong, Wang Yunqi lowered her head, ashamed.
She had indeed lost; even with the fusion of beast fire, she had still lost to Miao Xianyu.
"It's alright, nobody knew. Miao Xianyu actually entered the ranks of second-grade alchemists. Your loss wasn't unjustified!"
Diao Yadong comforted her calmly.
However, seeing Diao Yadong's unwavering expression only made Wang Yunqi feel more terrified.
This was the moment when Instructor Diao was most fearsome and intimidating!
"It's alright!" Diao Yayun stepped forward and patted Wang Yunqi's shoulder, saying, "There are still two matches left. Qi Ming and Mo Yang will undoubtedly lose!"
Three matches are required for Mu Yun to successfully advance to intermediate instructor.
Miao Xianyu's victory in the first match was truly unexpected.
However, people were less optimistic about the next two matches.
Qi Yun was a weapon-refining genius from the Qi family of Beiyun City, a sixteen-year-old mortal weapon master capable of refining high-grade mortal weapons.
With such
potential, the Qi family would undoubtedly treat him like a precious gem.
But Qi Ming was completely unknown, merely working as a blacksmith in a blacksmith shop in the West Market of Beiyun City.
The status of a blacksmith and a weapon refiner was worlds apart!
Moreover, Mo Yang and Diao Ya Yun are completely on different levels.
One is a lecherous playboy, the other a genius martial artist; there's simply no comparison between them!
"The second match, the weapon-refining competition, Qi Yun and Qi Ming!"
The referee stepped onto the arena. The two alchemy furnaces had been removed, and two weapon-refining furnaces appeared on the stage.
Various kinds of metals were also brought onto the stage.
This match was far less eye-catching than the previous one.
After all, Qi Yun was the current pride of the Qi family, while Qi Ming's father was a genius twenty years ago, but now he was worthless.
Qi Ming was also virtually unknown at Bei Yun Academy.
On the contrary, Qi Yun was quite famous for frequently repairing and refining ordinary weapons for students.
"In this competition, Qi Yun was already able to forge a high-grade mortal weapon. Qi Ming, if you cannot forge a high-grade mortal weapon, then the competition is over, and Qi Yun will be declared the winner!" "
I can!"
Looking at Qi Yun opposite him, Qi Ming spoke softly, sweat dripping down his face.
But when his gaze fell on Mu Yun below the stage, Qi Ming instantly felt a surge of power throughout his body. He couldn't let his master down.
"Can?" Hearing Qi Ming's words, Qi Yun sneered, "Qi Ming, don't try to be a hero. Otherwise, if you fail halfway through forging, that would be embarrassing!"
"Haha..."
Below the stage, a group of students burst into laughter.
Qi Ming really didn't know how to forge weapons before. If he had learned how to forge weapons in a month and could forge a high-grade mortal weapon, he would be a genius!
No, the word "genius" couldn't even describe him!
"Whether I can do it or not, we'll only know after the competition!"
Qi Ming took a deep breath and said solemnly.
"Alright, let's have the competition!"
On the other side, the referee announced loudly, "Since that's the case, let's have a competition on weapon crafting, a high-grade mortal weapon. Dean Lu will draw the topic again!"
Lu Xiaotian stepped onto the arena again, and without saying a word, directly drew the topic.
"High-grade mortal weapon—Black Silver Spear!"
As Dean Lu's words fell, exclamations of surprise rose and fell throughout the academy.
Weapon crafting is inherently difficult, and among all
crafts, the spear is the most difficult! Firstly, a spear must be strong and unyielding; secondly, it must have a certain degree of elasticity, otherwise, the recoil from a single strike could injure the martial artist.