Chapter 211: Astonishing Techniques

“Earlier, I thought those two had extraordinary auras, and I expected some surprises. But they are even poorer than a loose cultivator’s.”“That alchemy furnace is indeed too shabby. Even from a distance, I can see that it doesn’t have many inscriptions on its surface. It’s probably barely capable of igniting a flame.”

“……”

Although alchemy masters are rare in the cultivation world, most cultivators can still tell the quality of an alchemy furnace.

The furnaces used by renowned alchemists like Liu Ming and Bai Xiu are, of course, top-notch. Seaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

In Yunmeng City and Qingzhou, they are considered the best of the best.

The intricate inscriptions on their surfaces exude an aura that makes one’s heart palpitate.

The flames ignited by these inscriptions are not only more intense but also easier for the alchemist to control.

In short, a high-quality alchemy furnace is like a tiger adding wings to any alchemist. Even a mediocre cultivator would spare no effort to find a better furnace to aid their alchemy.

So, when Xuening’s furnace appeared, it caused a huge stir. However, most of the onlookers were ridiculing her.

The dignified individuals sitting around the alchemy platform, on the other hand, furrowed their brows.

They knew that since Feng Qingya had chosen these two to help her, regardless of their identities, Feng Qingya would at least provide a decent furnace. But Feng Qingya’s expression remained calm and collected.

Something fishy was going on!

The cultivators from various factions present didn’t ridicule Xuening, but they couldn’t figure out the key to the situation.

“This little girl does have some potential. Why would she want to hide her abilities at such a crucial alchemy conference?”

The vice president of the Alchemist Association, a short and stout man, had a glint in his small eyes as he gazed at Xuening on the platform. There was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

“Vice President, does that girl have some kind of problem?” two elderly men in gray robes asked curiously, standing beside him.

Not everyone in the Alchemist Association was an alchemist.

Also, many cultivators choose to join the Alchemist Association as guardians or protectors. After all, alchemists who can both fight and refine pills are extremely rare.

These cultivators provide martial protection for the alchemists, while the alchemists provide them with the pills they need for cultivation. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.

The two elderly men in gray robes standing beside the vice president of the Alchemist Association were such cultivators. They didn’t have much knowledge of alchemy, but they were curious about the vice president’s interest.

The vice president shook his head, “I have some suspicions, but I can’t be certain. Let’s just wait and see. Maybe this little girl will bring us some surprises.”

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After Xuening took out her alchemy furnace, Su Jingzhen watched from the side. According to their previous agreement, Xuening would take the first and second rounds.

He had the opportunity to observe the techniques of the many alchemists around him.

“It’s true that alchemists who have entered the ranks are extremely wealthy. Even the furnaces in the hands of these loose cultivators are of high quality…”

Su Jingzhen felt a sense of awe after looking around. Dantai Mingjing should have provided Xuening with a decent alchemy furnace. His own best furnace was only Black Mountain.

But after looking around, he realized that Black Mountain was only mid-tier at best.

He saw Bai Xiu and Liu Ming, who were seated near the central position. The inscriptions on their furnaces were incredibly complex, leaving Su Jingzhen speechless.

“The quality of these two people’s furnaces is extremely high.”

He didn’t know these two individuals, but he knew that their identities must be extraordinary.

Bai Xiu’s furnace was a deep red color, with inscriptions that resembled a lifelike phoenix. The flames burning inside were also a deep red, with an intense aura.

This was an excellent furnace for alchemy, and it would likely be a powerful weapon in battle as well.

Liu Ming’s furnace was black, like Black Mountain, but it was inlaid with seven precious stones, forming a pattern of seven stars.

The aura and quality of this furnace were likely on par with Bai Xiu’s.

There were several other third-grade alchemists nearby, and their furnaces were equally stunning, making Su Jingzhen’s eyes widen in amazement.

“One day, after I’ve condensed the Dan Heart according to Dantai’s instructions, I’ll definitely get myself a high-quality furnace to play with.”

Su Jingzhen muttered to himself again.

He began to pay attention to the many alchemists present, who were taking out their medicinal materials.

To be honest, although he had reached the level of a third-grade alchemist, he hadn’t refined many types of pills.

Apart from the pills refined by first-grade alchemists, he couldn’t recognize the ones refined by Bai Xiu and Liu Ming.

However, watching their operations was like watching a flowing cloud, which was extremely enjoyable.

As Su Jingzhen looked around, Xuening beside him had already started her furnace, sensing the medicinal materials.

She directly entered a state of alchemy.

According to their original plan, she would refine the Heart-Calming Pill in this first round.

Both Su Jingzhen and Xuening were extremely familiar with the Heart-Calming Pill.

Xuening’s operation was also smooth and effortless.

Under her focused attention, the thirteen medicinal materials were completely refined within less than half an hour.

The numerous onlookers, even if they hadn’t eaten pork, had seen a pig run.

In their eyes, Xuening’s techniques and fluency were not inferior to Liu Ming and Bai Xiu’s.

The entertainment value was also extremely high.

“Could it be that we’ve been underestimating her all along?”

“But this little girl looks like she’s only in her early twenties. How can she possibly compete with Bai Xiu and Liu Ming at this age?”

“If her level is indeed comparable to Bai Xiu and Liu Ming’s, wouldn’t that mean her alchemy talent is even more terrifying than theirs?”

“No, no, I think she’s refining a pill that she’s extremely familiar with, probably a first-grade or second-grade pill.”

“Should be that way.”

“……”

Those who didn’t think highly of Xuening earlier were now somewhat unsettled.

They had found another reason to convince themselves.

“What a beautiful technique!”

“Look at the medicinal materials she took out earlier. Could it be that she’s refining a third-grade pill, the Heart-Calming Pill?”

“At such a young age, she’s already reached this level.”

“This girl… maybe she’s really like I guessed.”

The vice president of the Alchemist Association, with his small eyes, revealed a hint of astonishment once again.

At the same time, in the Feng family’s group, an unassuming old man in a hemp robe had a hint of shock in his eyes.

“This girl is not simple!”

As he spoke, Feng Lie, Feng Baozhao, and others were shocked.

“Alchemist… this…”

The old man was none other than Yao Changsheng, the head alchemist of Yunmeng City’s Treasure Gathering Pavilion!

Seeing Feng Lie’s expression, Yao Changsheng continued, “This girl is refining a third-grade pill!”

As he spoke, Feng Mingyan’s face suddenly turned pale!