Chapter 1133: Chapter 1133: Holy-grade Middle Stage Pill Recipe
"What?" The surrounding alchemists exclaimed.
The elder resembling a housekeeper, upon announcing this, caused an immediate uproar around him.
"A promise from the City Lord?"
The City Lord’s Mansion, as the most powerful force in Medicine Life City; and the City Lord, also the top strongman in the city, the importance of his promise is known to all.
The elder resembling a housekeeper spoke sternly, "Masters, please make some preparations."
"The alchemy competition will start in ten minutes."
"The City Lord will also be present in person."
"The City Lord in person?" The alchemists around smiled and said, "Rest assured, Medicine Housekeeper; we will not let the City Lord down."
The elder, also the Medicine Housekeeper, nodded and turned to leave.
Just about to leave, he was suddenly grabbed.
"Hmm?" The Medicine Housekeeper was startled and then looked to the side.
It was a Martial Artist wearing a mask.
"Who might you be? Forgive this old man’s poor eye sight, but among the resident alchemists of Medicine Life Pavilion, even within the entire city of Medicine Life City, I do not recognize one named you."
The Medicine Housekeeper frowned and stared at Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi nodded, "Just arrived in Medicine Life City not long ago, newly joined Medicine Venerate Hall."
"I’ve heard that although Medicine Life City is a small city on the edge, it is also a big city famous for alchemists."
"And the City Lord of Medicine Life City enjoys making friends with alchemists worldwide."
"So I’ve come to visit, and participate in the competition as well."
"Oh, so you are a new alchemist." The Medicine Housekeeper nodded slightly, but clearly his expression showed little sincerity.
After all, a discerning person could tell that the one in front of him, though wearing a mask that hid his appearance, was just a young man.
"May I ask why you stopped me?" The Medicine Housekeeper asked.
"Pardon me." Xiao Yi said indifferently, "I just wanted to ask how the rules of the alchemy competition at Medicine Life Pavilion are."
"Is it about competing in alchemy?"
"Indeed." The Medicine Housekeeper nodded.
Xiao Yi continued to ask, "Is the alchemy pill recipe prepared by oneself to be refined at will, or specified by Medicine Life Pavilion?"
"And regarding the materials, are they self-prepared or provided by Medicine Life Pavilion?"
Hearing this, the Medicine Housekeeper frowned and said, "Young man, you are new to Medicine Life City, unaware of the rules of the alchemy competition at Medicine Life Pavilion, let me tell you."
"Within Medicine Life Pavilion, it is a place where many renowned alchemists gather."
"Everything for your accommodation is provided by Medicine Life Pavilion."
"As well as the pill recipes, materials, and so forth needed for alchemy; it’s all provided by Medicine Life Pavilion, rest assured."
"Youth is a good time to interact with high-staged alchemists, but remember, don’t cause random disturbances."
"Additionally, wasting materials is a major taboo for alchemists; if your skills are lacking, practice harder first."
"Since you’ve come to Medicine Life Pavilion this time, this one instance will be let go, but next time, hope you make good choices."
After saying this, the Medicine Housekeeper turned and left.
Clearly, he thought Xiao Yi, this young man, could not possibly be a high-grade alchemist.
This visit to Medicine Life Pavilion was merely to try something new, and also to meet some famous alchemists.
Also, to perform alchemy for free, for materials are not at his expense; if the furnace is destroyed, it’s of no concern.
Xiao Yi stood in place, unfazed.
He specifically asked just to see if he needed to provide the pill recipe himself.
Since the highest-grade recipe he possessed was only a few ordinary elixir recipes barely reaching the Holy-grade.
If Medicine Life Pavilion didn’t provide them, he’d go to other sub-halls to exchange for some high-grade pill recipes before returning to participate in the competition.
Now that they are provided by Medicine Life Pavilion, he doesn’t need the hassle.
The Medicine Housekeeper left, Xiao Yi stood in place, observing the surroundings.
The surrounding alchemists were all at least Ninth-grade alchemists.
Almost all were Holy-grade alchemists.
Within Medicine Life Pavilion, there were likely no fewer than a hundred alchemists.
Medicine Life City, although just a small city on the edge of the Four-direction Domain.
Yet the Four-direction Domain is vast.
Medicine Life City having a broad range with at least over a hundred forces inside.
And Medicine Life City is famous for alchemists.
Naturally, many martial artists and alchemists come to Medicine Life Pavilion’s name.
Xiao Yi’s cold eyes scanned one alchemist after another.
Eventually, his gaze fixed on an elderly man resting with closed eyes at a distance.
The old man had a strong, extraordinary aura.
In Xiao Yi’s intuition, this person’s alchemy skills were likely the strongest out of all the alchemists here.
Ten minutes passed in a flash.
The Medicine Housekeeper returned.
And ahead of him, a middle-aged man strode like a dragon and tiger.
The middle-aged man had a square face, appearing dignified and solemn.
He was the City Lord of Medicine Life City, the strongest person in the city, a late-stage Martial Artist of the Saint King Realm.
"Greetings, City Lord."
The surrounding alchemists all paid their respects.
Throughout the venue, only two did not pay their respects.
These two became the focus of everyone’s attention instantly.
One was the elderly man whom Xiao Yi had focused his gaze on earlier.
The other was Xiao Yi.
The City Lord of Medicine Life City looked towards the old man, not with any displeasure, but smiled and nodded.
"Master Yu Tai."
"City Lord." The old man nodded.
The City Lord’s gaze then turned to Xiao Yi, but he frowned instantly.
"Who might this be?" The City Lord asked with a frown.
"This..." The Medicine Housekeeper fell silent.
The surrounding alchemists also showed confusion, no one knew him.
"Yi Xiao," Xiao Yi spoke directly, "Just arrived in Medicine Life City today."
"Oh, so it is Little Friend Yi Xiao." The City Lord’s brow relaxed slightly, showing a slight smile.
However, this smile clearly wasn’t very natural.
A nameless young novice alchemist, a newcomer to Medicine Life City, upon meeting the City Lord, did not offer respect but merely nodded.
This act naturally displeased the City Lord.
From around, the occasional sound of sneers erupted.
"This kid, has he eaten the heart of a bear and courage of a leopard? How dare he be so rude?"
"He seems very young, probably a calf unafraid of a tiger."
"Whatever, in Medicine Life City, daring to offend the City Lord, he is likely to bring misfortune upon himself."
Sneers echoed with schadenfreude around.
Xiao Yi remained indifferent, standing with hands behind his back, waiting.
Soon, servants brought a large number of materials, distributing them to alchemists present.
Precious pill recipes also handed out by the Medicine Housekeeper to each alchemist.
"This time, the elixir to be refined is Holy-grade Middle Stage."
"If you are ready, you may begin refining anytime."
The City Lord announced loudly.
"Yes." The surrounding alchemists responded.
Everyone looked at the materials beside them, frowning slightly.
Materials were only three sets, meaning only three chances.
And Holy-grade Middle Stage elixirs are not easy to refine.
Contemplating hesitantly, yet among the alchemists, two began refining immediately.
One was that old man.
The other was Xiao Yi.
Whizz... Whizz... Whizz...
One batch of elixirs went swiftly into the alchemy furnace.
Their movements were identical, not a hair’s difference in speed.
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The fourth update. (Supplement)
