Chapter 530: Su Chen Takes Action, Live Alchemy Demonstration

Chapter 530: Su Chen Takes Action, Live Alchemy Demonstration

December 25, 2024

Before Chen Linxuan could finish his statement, various accusations and criticisms arose from the crowd.

These people had no intention of reasoning with him.

They simply focused on his Chu Kingdom identity and criticized him relentlessly.

"Your words sound nice, and you claim to speak based on facts.

If nothing unexpected happens, you, as a Chu Kingdom citizen, are probably laying the groundwork for your future actions, right? Are you also planning to steal the Jade Essence Pill technique?"

Chen Linxuan's expression gradually turned unpleasant under these interrogations.

"Nonsense! I would never stoop to theft or robbery!"

Chen Linxuan was irritated by the accusations, but his words had no effect.

The crowd continued their doubts and condemnations.

"You may not do it yourself, but you can arrange for others to do it.

Are you trying to get to know Su Xing?

After all, he's not a stranger to theft, and it would be an easy task for him."

Some in the crowd were influenced by the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, while others were simply malicious, spreading various conspiracy theories.

Faced with these accusations, Master Chen Linxuan couldn't help but speak up again to explain.

"I have no intention of stealing your Jade Essence Pill technique. If we need it, we will research it ourselves.

Furthermore, your accusation that Su Xing has stolen your technique is also baseless.

Such random accusations can wrong a talented alchemist. What should be done about this?"

Chen Linxuan's statement was, in fact, for the benefit of Jin State.

Actions should be based on reason and not be reckless.

However, these words only fueled the crowd's accusations.

"Speaking up for Su Xing and claiming to have no intentions, but deep down, you probably want to recruit him to Chu Kingdom, right?"

"Indeed, someone like Su Xing is unwanted in our Jin State, but in Chu Kingdom, he might be welcomed."

The crowd continued their criticism without pause.

Chen Linxuan felt that he was in the right but was at a loss for words in the face of these accusations.

Among the crowd, the people from Zhu Ming Gong sincerely hoped that Chen Linxuan would stop speaking.

They wanted this matter to be resolved quickly without further disputes.

However, for Su Chen, it was essential to clear his name.

He couldn't allow himself to be maligned like this.

Otherwise, he would not only have to face Wuluan Manor but also various Jin State forces.

At that time, he might not be able to withstand such pressure.

Stealing the core technique of another sect was an extremely serious matter.

Su Chen knew he couldn't take this blame.

In the crowd, those whom he had paid earlier were more supportive.

As the public opinion shifted, those individuals raised their voices.

They enjoyed arguing and were determined to challenge others.

"Pavilion Master Peng, you keep talking but provide no evidence.

On what grounds do you accuse others of stealing your technique? Without evidence, others can claim that you stole their techniques!"

"Exactly! You keep talking but don't provide evidence. Is it because you don't have any?"

As the crowd's interrogations intensified, the people from the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion in the audience looked displeased.

If not for the concern of causing a scene, they might have taken action.

Pavilion Master Peng Hongxu was relatively capable and quickly regained his composure.

Facing the chaotic crowd, he took out a letter.

"You demand evidence, but we cannot reveal it casually.

Some things have significant implications, and we must consider the bigger picture.

But I, Peng Hongxu, will make a bold statement here.

It doesn't matter who it is, as long as someone in this world can craft the Jade Essence Pills that the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion cannot.

We will admit that no one has stolen our techniques.

Regardless of their origin, be it Chu Kingdom, Jin State, or even Zhou Kingdom,

as long as they can craft it, we will concede!"

Peng Hongxu spoke loudly, amplifying his words with his martial arts prowess.

After his statement, he began reciting the names of several pills.

"Recovery Pill, Energy Pill, White Jade Blossom Pill, Hundred Flowers Soothing Pill..."

He recited the names of sixteen pills in one breath.

After finishing the recitation, Peng Hongxu looked at the crowd with pride.

"These sixteen pills can all be crafted by both the Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion with ease.

If there are doubts, you can visit our sect for verification.

If it's not a stolen pill, there should be differences in the crafting techniques.

Produce just one, just one Jade Essence Pill that we cannot craft!

Not the ones they can craft, but the ones we can!"

Peng Hongxu's method of proof was clearly not very rigorous.

No matter what, this was indeed a significant point.

Zhu Ming Palace's ability to craft elixirs was something that both Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion could do.

However, there were many elixirs that Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion couldn't craft, but Zhu Ming Palace could.

"With so many alchemists present, at least two or three of the world's top alchemists must have come to this Heavenly Alchemy Expo, right? I, Peng Hongxu, am a man of my word. Whoever can craft an elixir that we can't, I will acknowledge their skill."

Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion would no longer meddle in this matter.

And as for that alchemist named Su Xing, they would respectfully bow and admit their mistake."

As Peng Hongxu finished speaking, the informants they had arranged for also stood up, their confidence rising.

"Where are those who just spoke up for Su Xing? Now is the time to show your skills. As long as you can craft an elixir that Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion can't, you can prove his innocence~"

"What about that Master from Chu Kingdom?

He can also give it a try. Look at how he's siding with Su Chen, he should step up!"

Various taunts and ridicule filled the air.

Today's Heavenly Alchemy Expo had turned into a chaotic mess.

The entire expo seemed like a gathering filled with disputes.

Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion weren't particularly averse to this situation.

The more intense the commotion, the more attention they would receive.

In contrast, Zhu Ming Palace was the one who didn't want to see this kind of situation unfold.

The ruckus was only drawing more attention to Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.

Zhu Ming Palace, of course, didn't want this to happen; they preferred for the matter to be resolved peacefully.

As for sending someone to craft elixirs on the spot, that was out of the question.

Within Zhu Ming Palace, there were only a limited number of people who could craft Jade Essence Pills.

Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion already had a significantly larger repertoire of elixirs than Zhu Ming Palace.

They didn't have the capability to do so.

The people arranged by Su Chen were, for a moment, also overwhelmed by the others, unable to get a word in.

The method proposed by Peng Hongxu, strictly speaking, couldn't serve as solid evidence.

But it did make some sense.

A technique self-realized would naturally differ from the techniques of Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.

If everything was something others already knew, it would invite unnecessary speculation.

Regarding the Jade Essence Alchemy Technique, Su Chen initially had very few formulas he could craft.

The types of elixirs he could make were limited.

But as his understanding deepened, coupled with his Skillful Artisan heavenly will, his techniques reached a certain level, and his comprehension became more thorough.

At that point, there were hardly any elixirs he couldn't craft using the Jade Essence Technique.

It was just that some medicinal ingredients had different properties.

Removing too many impurities could make it difficult for the elixir to form.

But even for such elixirs, Su Chen had a solution with his nimble techniques.

He left some impurities to create an internal framework, stabilizing the formation of the pill.

Amidst the crowd, Su Chen listened to the public opinion.

Those who spoke the loudest were all relentlessly attacking him.

It was as if after Peng Hongxu's statement, the entire matter had been completely settled.

It was as if it had been confirmed that he had stolen the alchemy techniques of Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.

The error-free version is available at 69shu! 6=9+shu.

As expected, no one present would likely come to his aid.

Setting aside whether they had the capability to do so.

Most sects didn't want to offend Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion.

Seeing this, Su Chen knew it was time for him to take action.

The situation unfolding before him was something he had anticipated in his mind.

He had previously considered four possible scenarios, and the current one wasn't the most likely to occur.

But the probability of it happening was indeed not small.

Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion didn't have any evidence, so they would likely resort to wordplay, forcing others to prove themselves.

Proving oneself was a very disadvantageous method.

But today, Su Chen was indeed going to prove himself in front of everyone.

He even had the ingredients ready in his hands.

Amidst the crowd, the noisy commotion continued.

Su Chen took a slight leap and walked directly to the front.

"Since no one is coming forward, I'll give it a try."

Su Chen's sudden appearance startled everyone present.

No one expected someone to suddenly intervene in the matter.

Peng Hongxu had just declared that he would craft an elixir that neither Odd Tower nor Crystal Pavilion could make.

No one should be showing off at this time.

Some even thought they were seeing things, shook their heads, and when they looked again, Su Chen was still standing there.

The people from Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion probably didn't expect this either.

Pavilion Master Peng was also stunned for a moment before regaining his composure, a mocking expression appearing on his face.

"Of course, as I said before, anyone can come up and try.

As long as you can craft it, we will accept it."

Hearing this, Su Chen did not argue further.

"Then I'll borrow the Medicine Crafting Cabin to refine the pill. I don't want my process to be seen by others."

After saying this, Su Chen prepared to enter the fenced-in cabin.

Just then, someone suddenly leaped forward.

The person approached and reached out to grab Su Chen's hand.

"Come with me. I've already told you not to cause trouble here.

Are you trying to make the situation more complicated?"

The person who came forward was a bodyguard from Zhu Ming Palace.

Su Chen's actions were clearly intended to escalate the situation.

Soon, the entire Jin Kingdom would be buzzing with news of today's events.

Many busybodies would spread the rumor that Su Chen was sent by Zhu Ming Palace.

Zhu Ming Palace would certainly not welcome such an outcome.

The Second Elder of Zhu Ming Palace, aware of his own conspicuousness, could only instruct his personal guard to intervene.

But this time, when they reached out, they did not manage to grab Su Chen.

Su Chen slightly shifted his stance, directly avoiding the guard's grasp.

At the same time, Peng Hongxu, with a smile on his face, blocked Su Chen's path.

"What's your problem with this young man wanting to give it a try? What does it have to do with you?

If he wants to try, let him.

Why are you so anxious? Which sect sent you here?"

The guard who came forward was bombarded with questions by Peng Hongxu, and he soon realized he couldn't stay there any longer.

After hesitating for a moment, he quickly rushed into the crowd and left.

These actions were noticed by those who were stirring up trouble, giving them more to talk about.

Their voices were loud, with a tone of mockery and ridicule, and indeed, they were provocative.

"Is this young man who's trying, by any chance, the one called Su Xing?

Was the person who stopped him just now from Zhu Ming Palace?"

"It's very likely. They're clearly from the same group, yet their opinions are so inconsistent."

"How can they be consistent? Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion have been talking about Su Xing's issues, but they never mention Zhu Ming Palace.

You're the one who's not happy about it.

He's here to deliberately embarrass himself and drag Zhu Ming Palace down with him."

In the crowd, voices of mockery and ridicule grew louder.

Meanwhile, Su Chen ignored these words and focused on refining the pill inside the fenced area.

Some in the crowd even tried to shout at Su Chen.

But their voices did not disturb Su Chen's concentration.

Perhaps seeing that Su Chen was unaffected, they lost interest.

Their words turned from mockery to scorn.

The focus of their ridicule shifted to Chen Linxuan, the master alchemist from Chu Kingdom.

"What about the master alchemist from Chu Kingdom? Wasn't he just speaking up for him?

Now that this Su Xing has appeared, go and get close to him, and let him help you steal some techniques too~"

"Birds of a feather flock together."

"People of the same kind will eventually gather."

Master Chen had only spoken a few words, but he had brought trouble upon himself, and no matter how he tried, he couldn't shake it off.

Hearing these words, a straightforward person like Master Chen couldn't take it.

His face turned red, and after a while, he replied, "You're beyond reason!"

Most of the master alchemist's thoughts were focused on the pill.

In Chu Kingdom, Chen Linxuan was highly respected by tens of thousands.

He had never encountered such a chaotic situation.

In all these years, this wasn't his first time attending the Grand Pill Exhibition.

But it was only at this Grand Pill Exhibition that he encountered such an incident.

Some people around him advised him to leave first.

They suggested that Master Chen should not associate with such a troublemaker.

Upon hearing this, Master Chen thought for a moment and nodded.

But instead of leaving, they spent money to rent a pavilion.

From a high place, they quietly watched this farce unfold.

Inside the fenced area, one could clearly see that Su Chen had started the fire.

The firelight reflected on Su Chen's chin.

His entire state was extremely serious, completely immersed in the process.

"Putting on a show, as if he can really create something."

"Is this person really Su Xing?

He stole the Jade Essence Pill crafting technique from Odd Tower and Crystal Pavilion, and he dares to show up like this?"

"Let's wait and see. He can't possibly stay inside for four or five hours."

In the crowd, as they witnessed Su Chen's serious demeanor, various discussions arose.

Su Chen's sudden appearance was indeed unexpected.

But it also added some spectacle, as people wanted to see if Su Chen was causing trouble or if he truly had something to show.

(End of Chapter)

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