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Chapter 528: Heavenly Alchemy Expo, Live Elixir Crafting
Chapter 528: Heavenly Alchemy Expo, Live Elixir Crafting
December 22, 2024
Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion had some sincerity in their intentions, but not much.
Their layout was merely a show for the audience.
It was to prove that their people were crafting the elixirs on-site and not pre-made.
It was just a simple demonstration.
They had no plans to let others witness their actual crafting process.
The live elixir crafting had begun.
Despite the lack of sincerity from Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, the current arrangements had indeed attracted the attention of many.
The quality of the jade essence pills they could craft in front of everyone would truly showcase the enhanced capabilities of the two forces now that they had joined hands.
Within the enclosure, various medicinal fragrances wafted through the air.
Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion also presented some conventional elixirs.
The two sects were moderately skilled in crafting these ordinary elixirs.
These conventional elixirs appeared quite exquisite.
However, compared to the top alchemy forces, they lacked any standout features.
The morning hour passed, and the late morning hour arrived.
The crowd of onlookers grew, and even on the rooftops, many warriors climbed up for a better view of Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion's results.
"Are they trying to fool us? There should be a limit to this!
We've been waiting for two whole hours!"
"Do they not have any elixirs?
Were all those previous boasts just empty talk?"
"If they don't have the skills, they shouldn't have come to the expo. This delay is testing our patience."
The crowd was filled with discontent, with one complaint after another.
It was only natural for people to be dissatisfied with the delay.
This time, many more people chimed in with their grievances.
After a few took the lead in complaining, the grumbling seemed endless.
One after another, many joined in the chorus of complaints.
Seeing the growing crowd, Peng Hongxu, the Pavilion Master of Odd Tower, signaled to someone nearby to make arrangements.
Perhaps noticing his subtle gesture, the onlookers stopped their questioning and complaining, choosing to wait patiently for Peng Hongxu's next move.
The moment of truth had arrived.
In an instant, a group of attendants emerged, each carrying a beautifully crafted pill box.
The pill boxes were exquisite, their external craftsmanship indicating their high value.
Whatever was stored in such boxes was sure to be extraordinary.
The attendants' nervousness was palpable as they held the pill boxes.
The crowd whispered among themselves, their voices growing louder.
The main event had finally begun.
The exhibition of jade essence pills was underway.
News of this preparation quickly spread throughout Summer Region City.
More people rushed over to witness the spectacle.
Many high-ranking members of alchemy sects temporarily handed over their affairs to subordinates and joined the crowd.
Among them were individuals from the Chu Country.
Chu Country's alchemy masters likely held jade essence pills in high regard.
Currently, no force in Chu Country possessed the ability to craft jade essence pills.
This was a gap in their alchemy skills.
The jade essence pill technique significantly enhanced medicinal properties and removed impurities, a feature many elixirs desperately needed.
Chu Country understood the significance of this technique.
Given the opportunity, they naturally wanted to witness it firsthand.
In the crowd, influential figures from major sects and forces quickly pushed their way to the front.
Some used threats, while others maintained a semblance of civility, offering money as compensation when pushing others aside.
Soon, the inner circle was occupied by representatives of powerful sects and forces.
Peng Hongxu, standing in a high position, no longer delayed.
The purpose of attending the Heavenly Alchemy Expo was to restore the reputation of Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.
Whether displayed early or late, the jade essence pills had to be shown.
Peng Hongxu promptly picked up a pill box.
He opened the box and displayed its contents to the crowd, moving from left to right.
As the box opened, a distinct medicinal fragrance filled the air.
The majority of the pill's surface exhibited a jade-like texture, appearing translucent.
Even in this outdoor setting, the pill seemed to glow from within.
However, only most of the pill's surface displayed the jade-like quality, and impurities remained visible.
However, achieving this level of quality is indeed commendable.
Having some knowledge about Jade Essence Pills and having attended the Heavenly Alchemy Expo a few times, one could easily discern that the quality of these pills was exceptionally high.
Compared to the pills previously exhibited by the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, the quality of these pills was significantly better.
Even when compared to the Jade Essence Pills displayed by Zhu Ming Gong, these pills held their own.
The alliance between the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, two established sects, seemed to have yielded positive results.
After being thoroughly defeated before, it seemed they had finally found their footing.
The first pill presented was a Vitality Pill, a very common type of elixir.
The Pavilion Master of the Odd Tower showcasing this pill first likely intended to demonstrate the improved Jade Essence Pill technique resulting from their alliance.
After the pill box was shown to the crowd, it was immediately taken back.
The crowd only managed to catch a fleeting glimpse.
Some people felt dissatisfied and wanted to complain, but before they could, Peng Hongxu appeared with the next pill box.
A Sea of Green Pill was presented to the crowd.
Compared to the Vitality Pill, the Sea of Green Pill was undoubtedly superior.
Even if crafted using conventional elixir techniques, the Sea of Green Pill was still a challenging pill to refine.
The Sea of Green Pill's outer peel had more impurities than the Vitality Pill, but the majority of the peel still retained a jade-like texture.
The third pill presented was the White Jade Blossom Pill.
Upon seeing this pill, the people from Zhu Ming Gong in the crowd reacted with surprise.
The White Jade Blossom Pill was the highest-grade pill that Zhu Ming Gong could produce.
In fact, many people were already aware of this.
Zhu Ming Gong was incapable of refining pills more complex than the White Jade Blossom Pill.
Even the White Jade Blossom Pill had a chance of failure.
The Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion chose to display the White Jade Blossom Pill as the third pill.
This implied to the crowd that they could refine pills beyond the White Jade Blossom Pill.
The onlookers surrounding the display were incredibly focused when they saw the pills.
Many were likely seeing Jade Essence Pills for the first time.
The texture of these pills was indeed distinct from other elixirs.
Given the brief viewing time, those with questions waited until Peng Hongxu switched pills before speaking.
After putting away the White Jade Blossom Pill, Peng Hongxu took out the fourth pill.
As the pill box opened, the fragrance of the Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill instantly filled the air.
Everyone present who had knowledge of elixirs had their eyes light up.
Previously, people had only speculated that the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion would exhibit pills superior to the White Jade Blossom Pill.
When this was proven true, it still came as a surprise.
The Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill was a detoxifying and calming pill, and its detoxifying effect was remarkable.
However, the refining method for this pill was genuinely challenging.
Over a decade ago, the Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill was once used as a testing pill for alchemists.
The ability to refine a Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill of decent quality was a symbol of an alchemist's mastery.
The Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill was displayed before the crowd.
Peng, the Pavilion Master, even took out the pill and held it up for everyone to see clearly.
This pill was shown for a slightly longer time.
It was a demonstration of their capabilities, showcasing that they could refine pills that Zhu Ming Gong couldn't.
Someone from the crowd began to ask questions.
"Pavilion Master Peng, there's a rumor going around that a thief stole your Jade Essence Pill technique.
Can you personally respond to whether this is true?"
Someone from the crowd suddenly spoke up with a question.
Su Chen stood at the upper level, observing the unfolding situation.
Upon hearing this, even more people became attentive.
Peng Hongxu, upon hearing this, smiled.
"Honestly, do you think our Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion techniques have been stolen?"
In response to this question, the onlookers burst into laughter.
Then, whispered discussions ensued.
Peng Hongxu proceeded to display the fifth pill, a Nine Sun True Pill.
Its rarity far exceeded that of the Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill.
However, the refining difficulty wasn't significantly higher than the Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill.
Naturally, the level of surprise among the onlookers wasn't as high.
After displaying several pills, the person who asked the question spoke up again, this time with a more direct inquiry.
"Pavilion Master Peng, is it true that Zhu Ming Gong sent someone named Su Xing to steal your Jade Essence Pill technique? How will the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion handle this?"
"How was it stolen, and can you tell us about it, Pavilion Master Peng?"
"In the future, if we want to procure elixirs from the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, what will it take? Will it be easier than obtaining them from Zhu Ming Gong?"
After Peng Hongxu returned the elixir, various questions came pouring in.
Facing these questions, Pavilion Master Peng maintained a smile throughout.
"It's undeniable that Su Xing stole our techniques.
In response, we, together with the Crystal Pavilion, issued a joint statement of condemnation.
However, we can't be certain which faction orchestrated his actions.
If any of you have evidence, please present it to us, and we will offer a substantial reward."
Peng Hongxu's words were comprehensive, and all the specific accusations were directed at Su Chen.
Not once did he mention Zhu Ming Gong.
Among the onlookers, there were also those who immediately chimed in.
"Is Pavilion Master Peng unsure or afraid to speak?"
Hearing this teasing, Peng Hongxu couldn't help but laugh.
In their conversations, they were just short of pasting Zhu Ming Gong's name on everyone's faces.
But in front of others, Peng Hongxu remained restrained.
Zhu Ming Gong was a powerful sect, and they had considerable influence.
The Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion didn't intend to completely suppress Zhu Ming Gong.
They merely wanted to reclaim a portion of their share and regain their former status.
So, they wouldn't completely sever ties with Zhu Ming Gong.
"If you have any doubts, you can think about it for a moment.
Once we finish crafting the elixirs here, I, Peng Hongxu, will answer your questions again.
Please wait for a while."
After saying this, Peng Hongxu directly walked to the back.
Now, they waited for the elixirs to be crafted, further demonstrating the strength of the alliance between the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.
The crowd was abuzz.
Peng Hongxu's response in this manner added fuel to the topic.
Members of Zhu Ming Gong were also mingling within the crowd, feeling extremely uncomfortable, yet no one dared to speak up.
Some of Zhu Ming Gong's disciples were agitated, but they were restrained by the mid to upper management of the sect.
Su Chen observed the entire process.
With their current actions, the accusation of stealing techniques was firmly placed on his head.
Zhu Ming Gong was actually fine; no one dared to point fingers at them or question their guilt.
All the resentment was directed at Su Chen alone.
It felt like they wanted to make an example of him.
By dealing with him, they could also warn others who might attempt to steal the Jade Essence Pill, all without causing too much impact.
Furthermore, Su Chen suspected that Wulan Manor was behind this, pushing all the mud onto his head.
In the crowd, related statements gradually emerged.
Some people emphasized the need to deal with Su Chen, a person of such character, by any means necessary to capture him.
As expected, those who spoke like this were informants arranged by Wulan Manor.
Seeing this, Su Chen began making his own arrangements.
He descended the pavilion, walked into the crowd, and started seeking out those who were particularly talkative.
Especially those who loved to argue.
Then, he pulled them out of the crowd, handed them a small piece of gold, and spoke privately.
"You seem eloquent and quick-witted, brother. Please help me with a small matter.
It's not complicated; just question the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion thoroughly.
They slander Zhu Ming Gong for stealing techniques but can't provide any evidence.
The Jade Essence Pill isn't their exclusive treasure; others can research it too."
Those who received the gold all showed a smile.
They enjoyed arguing and saying such things.
The fact that the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion couldn't provide evidence was something they could grasp and talk about without issue.
Most importantly, they could also earn money from this.
Su Chen found several people, and they all readily agreed.
These people were ordinary citizens of Summer Region City who loved watching the spectacle.
They had no demands from the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion and didn't need their elixirs.
Even if they did, they didn't have the means to afford them.
Precisely because of this, they weren't worried about offending the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.
Unlike some martial arts sects, they didn't have any concerns or fears about needing their help one day.
They wouldn't dare speak their minds in front of the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.
Within the crowd, Su Chen had already planted six "Rhythm Specialists."
They knew how to play this game, and he did too.
Moreover, arguing was an interesting affair, often attracting many followers, as people loved watching the drama unfold, not minding if it escalated.
(End of Chapter)
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