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Chapter 278: The Showoff
Chapter 278: The Showoff
Tomorrow is the Alchemy Expo.
Jin Yue held the elixir in her hand, its quality akin to jade, and a faint fragrance emanated from it.
Her expression was somewhat unpleasant.
At this moment, not only did her brother Jin Chao deem the elixir useless, but even her aunt said it was of no value.
It was even ridiculed as being fit only for making bracelets.
Such jests, in the alchemy world, carried a hint of insult.
An even greater insult would be that it wasn't even worthy of being made into bracelets.
Despite this, Jin Yue still held onto a sliver of hope.
She expected this elixir to be some precious item, one that would shake the Jin Clan, and then they would agree to her and Su Chen's marriage.
If these thoughts were shared with others, they might be labeled as fantasies.
In Celestial Capital, Su Chen continued his secluded cultivation at home, seeking an opportunity to break into the Sixth Stage Middle Rank.
Ouyang Chuan, busy resolving the water dam issue at the sect, took some time off to pay a visit.
There was something he had forgotten earlier, and he had come to inform Su Chen.
In mid-March, Autumn Frost came to Celestial Capital once again, but still failed to meet Su Chen.
This time, she left a letter for Su Chen, mentioning a fortuitous opportunity for him.
She didn't elaborate but asked Su Chen to find her in Xiguan City on the east side.
"This senior you've met seems extraordinary. If you get the chance, ask her for guidance."
Su Chen nodded.
Calculating in his mind, this should be the third time Autumn Frost had come to offer him a fortuitous opportunity.
The elixir she had given him when he broke through from the Seventh Stage to the Sixth Stage had indeed been a significant help.
This time, she was asking him to go to Xiguan City, possibly to provide another opportunity.
With some time left until mid-April, Su Chen could continue his quiet cultivation for a while.
The day before, after meeting with Senior Brother Wu Yi and the others, Su Chen learned about the Alchemy Expo from them.
The Alchemy Expo was held only once every three years, and many people would take this opportunity to observe and learn.
Yinchuan City was not far from Celestial Capital, and Senior Brother Wu Yi and the others were naturally interested in attending.
Su Chen politely declined their invitation.
Senior Brother Wu Yi seemed to know some inside information, and upon hearing Su Chen's refusal, he didn't press further.
April 15th.
The first session of the Alchemy Expo would officially commence at the Fourth Hour.
An expo typically lasted for three days, and if there were many attendees, it might extend to four days.
The first two days would have restrictions due to the large crowds, as not everyone could enter.
Normally, there would be some limitations based on identity.
Common folk who came to spectate would be asked to return on the third or fourth day.
Most commoners didn't need these elixirs anyway.
Those who didn't cultivate martial arts found many elixirs useless.
At the Third Hour, various alchemy clans had already brought their elixirs into the garden.
The placement arrangements had been made the day before.
The common elixirs brought by the major alchemy clans were displayed along the corridors.
The more prominent ones would be showcased in the garden's center.
Jin Yue also woke up early, carrying her elixir and the one given to her by Su Chen, and headed to the Alchemy Expo.
The young people's designated area was located behind the garden's center.
Unless something unexpected happened, most people would likely be too busy to reach this area on the first day.
Even if they did, it would be a sparse crowd.
The young attendees had also arrived.
Beside each person stood a pillar about as tall as them, where the elixirs were displayed.
Initially, Jin Yue was cautious, only placing the elixir she had refined into the pillar.
After a while, when others weren't paying attention, she tried to display the jade-quality elixir given to her by Su Chen.
During these days, when the elixirs were on display, the young people would stand beside their elixirs.
Visitors could ask questions to test the young people's knowledge, and the content would be related to the elixirs they had refined.
Jin Yue also took this opportunity to examine this Jade Stone Alchemy Pill to see if it was truly useless.
At 11:00 AM, the garden gates of the Summer Retreat Garden in the southern part of the city opened.
At the garden entrance, the day's visitors were being registered.
Those with status could enter directly.
The Jin family, of course, was aware of the records.
Those without reputation could only step forward and report their identities.
Their names, origins, and the sects they belonged to were all noted.
By 11:15 AM, many members of the Great Zhou Imperial Court had already arrived.
The focus of the Alchemy Expo was still on the competition in Jin Country.
To gain some reputation, one had to surpass the pills sent by the various alchemy clans.
The competition within the Great Zhou was just a preliminary selection.
It was to prevent mediocre alchemy clans from participating in the final competition in Jin Country.
Otherwise, it would be a loss of face for the Great Zhou.
From 11:00 AM onwards, the entire Summer Retreat Garden became bustling.
As soon as one entered the garden, a fragrant aroma of medicinal herbs wafted through the air.
The pills displayed at the Expo, even those placed in the corridors, were all meticulously crafted by the various clans.
For ordinary people, these pills were also hard to come by.
Those with some experience all headed towards the center of the garden.
These ordinary pills were merely for a quick glance.
Those who came to observe were undoubtedly here to see the most exceptional pills.
The related discussions would inevitably revolve around these top-tier pills.
By 11:45 AM, a large crowd had gathered in the center of the garden.
The highlight of the Expo, the most exquisite pills, were still kept in their medicine boxes.
It was likely that at 11:45 AM, the boxes would be opened to reveal their contents.
At this moment in the garden, everyone was exchanging pleasantries.
As the host, the Jin family was praised by all those who had come to observe.
For this competition, everyone felt that the Jin family would undoubtedly take the top spot.
As 11:45 AM approached, the number of onlookers in the garden increased.
Some even climbed onto the artificial hill to get a better view.
There were a total of eleven alchemy clans, and at this moment, the core members of each clan stepped forward to the pillars, preparing to open their medicine boxes.
With a loud gong, the core members of each clan simultaneously opened their boxes.
Several rich aromas of medicinal herbs filled the air, permeating the surroundings.
The fragrance was pleasant, and it seemed that breathing in these scents could strengthen one's body.
The Jin family's Sand Casting Soul Pill immediately caught everyone's attention, as it was the Jin family's pill.
Among the many clans present, the Jin family had the deepest foundation.
After examining the Jin family's pill, the crowd began to look at the pills displayed by the other clans.
But upon seeing these pills, many people realized something.
Those who had arrived on the first day were mostly alchemists.
Even if they weren't alchemists, most were skilled martial artists who often came into contact with pills.
They could discern the exceptional quality of certain pills.
The pills displayed by the Yao and Bai families were obviously of superior quality at first glance.
Others could see it, and the Jin family members themselves could also tell.
In the past, in the Southern region, the Jin family had always been ahead, with some even saying that the Jin family had outpaced the other alchemy clans.
But at this moment, the pills presented by the Yao and Bai families were clearly not inferior to the Sand Casting Soul Pill.
Seeing this, the head of the Jin family had a sullen expression, his face cold and indifferent.
The Jin family, which was supposed to be the center of attention, suddenly had its spotlight shared by others.
Especially the Green Cloud Essence-Gathering Pill prepared by the Bai family, its quality was on par with the Sand Casting Soul Pill.
The Green Cloud Essence-Gathering Pill and the Sand Casting Soul Pill were both healing pills, not the type used for nourishment and enhancement.
Healing pills were generally more challenging to refine.
And because they were used for the injured, the control of their medicinal properties had to be extremely precise.
The fact that both clans chose to showcase this type of pill was also to show off their superior alchemy skills.
To be continued...
(End of Chapter)
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