Chapter 77 Are you all blind?
Chapter 77 Are you all blind?
"The third round of alchemy is over! Those who succeeded can stay, and those who failed can leave. The results of the competition will be announced in half an hour!" Dong Chuan's voice echoed throughout the venue.
Chu Feng was the last to finish refining the pills, and three hours passed quietly by the time he finished.
"Hahaha, Master Chu, since you've already lost, just hand over the resources obediently!" Hu Junxiong laughed loudly.
Huo Ting also laughed and said, "Although Master Chu's pills were destroyed by the lightning tribulation, Master Chu turned misfortune into blessing and broke through his realm, which is quite a cause for celebration. However, since there is a contract in the bet, it must be executed in accordance with the contract."
Xu Hun, Xu Yubin, Feng Ziying, and Song Zhong, however, wore solemn expressions. They had witnessed Chu Feng placing the pill into the jade bottle on the platform.
Moreover, they clearly saw that Chu Feng had put ten Bone Strengthening Pills into the jade bottle!
Most alchemists can produce six or seven pills, but only those with exceptional talent can produce nine!
How could Chu Feng possibly refine ten Bone Strengthening Pills? Xu Yubin and the other two are all genius-level alchemists, and they only managed to refine nine pills each!
At this moment, Xu Hun and the others already sensed something was wrong. What if they lost the bet? The three major families had all put up all their spirit stones!
Xu Hun had secretly taken out a communication talisman and sent several messages into it.
Song Kaien, Feng Guangyao, and Xu Yubin all made similar moves in a veiled manner.
Chu Feng's divine sense is stronger than that of a cultivator at the eighth level of the Yuan Dan stage. How could such a small action possibly escape Chu Feng's notice?
"Are you all blind? Which eye of yours saw me fail at alchemy? If I failed at alchemy, what's in the jade bottle?" Chu Feng coldly mocked.
Today's events certainly cannot be resolved peacefully. However, Chu Feng felt that no matter how bold these people were, they would only dare to make a move after he left Tianfu City.
Fire Cloud Kingdom has its own laws. At least for the next two or three days, these people won't openly target me, right?
Within two or three days, Chu Feng will definitely be able to suddenly reach the Yuan Dan stage. At that time, Chu Feng will also be able to contend with low-level Void God stage cultivators.
Seeing the jade bottle in Chu Feng's hand being taken away by an alchemist, Hu Junxiong and the others looked extremely grim.
Now that Chu Feng has successfully refined the pill, the only way to determine who wins and who loses is for the judges to verify.
"Young Master!" Zeng Yunxia and Hong Pingbao came over as soon as Chu Feng stepped off the stage.
Chu Feng smiled and said, "Yunxia, you've come too."
Zeng Yunxia bowed to Chu Feng before introducing him: "Young master, this is Venerable Hong Pingbao, the head of the Treasure Pavilion in Tianfu City."
Chu Feng had long seen that this person had the strength of a Venerable Realm. However, he was also a little puzzled. Zeng Xiao, the master of the Pill Pavilion in Tianfu City, was only at the first level of the Void God stage. How could this person, who was at the Nascent Soul stage and Venerable Realm, have a similar status to Zeng Xiao?
However, since this person came with Zeng Yunxia, he should have no ill intentions. So, Chu Feng clasped his hands and smiled, "Venerable Hong, I have long admired you."
With just one sentence, Hong Pingbao's goodwill towards Chu Feng increased greatly. The Pavilion Master and the Venerable were not on the same level: "Alchemist Chu, may we go over there to have a chat?"
After speaking, Hong Pingbao glanced around.
Chu Feng smiled and said, "Venerable Hong, please." After saying that, the group walked towards the edge of the hall.
Walking to a corner of the hall, Hong Pingbao whispered, "Master Chu, today's bet may have endless consequences."
Chu Feng glanced at Zeng Yunxia but remained silent.
Upon seeing this, Zeng Yunxia quickly said, "Young Master, the Pavilion Master is my elder. He treats me like his own son and would never have any ill intentions towards you."
Seeing that Chu Feng was neither humble nor arrogant, and did not show the slightest fear in front of him, Hong Pingbao was secretly amazed: "Master Chu, Yunxia is right. I have no ill intentions towards Master Chu."
Chu Feng nodded and asked, "In Venerable Hong's opinion, how will today's events unfold?"
Since Hong Pingbao is the head of the Treasure Pavilion, he must be very familiar with the major forces in Tianfu City. It would be great to be able to learn some information from him.
As for the relationship between Zeng Yunxia and Hong Pingbao, whether Chu Feng believes it or not, he will not entrust his safety to others.
There's a saying among weapon refiners that has been passed down for many years, and it makes a lot of sense: "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself."
Hong Pingbao whispered, "I know Xu Hun very well. He will not give up until he achieves his goal. Moreover, he has close ties with the City Lord's Mansion. If he wants to deal with you, the City Lord's Mansion will definitely turn a blind eye."
Chu Feng was moved and said, "Oh? Are the laws of the Fire Cloud Kingdom just for show?"
Hong Pingbao chuckled softly, "The power dynamics in the Fire Cloud Kingdom are complex. The Xu family is affiliated with the Sixth Prince, so how could the City Lord's Mansion dare to make things difficult for them?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng's heart sank. A bet had dragged in the princes of the empire? What if these people joined forces?
Chu Feng didn't believe that Hong Pingbao and Danlou could protect him. Everywhere, the power dynamics were complex. Why would Wen Yixi, a Venerable Realm expert in Danlou, seek outside help? How could Hong Pingbao, a Venerable Realm expert, be of similar status to Zeng Xiao?
These events show that Wen Yixi and Hong Pingbao also had enemies. After all, wherever there are people, there will be conflict!
Thinking of this, Chu Feng's heart stirred. These powerful forces had many strong individuals, and his current cultivation level was still very low. He couldn't defeat them in a fight, but he could hide and develop his strength in a low-key manner!
Join a faction, and once you're powerful enough, go get your money back with interest!
"Venerable Hong, you have condescended to come here today, surely you have something to offer?" A Venerable One like him would not come to him without a reason. If Hong Pingbao has something to ask for, then it would be a good opportunity to cooperate.
Asking Hong Pingbao to fight for him is impossible, but helping to protect the Su family and find them a place to stay should be no problem.
Hong Pingbao nodded and said, "Master Chu, Yunxia told me that your weapon-refining skills seem to be extremely extraordinary. Could you tell me who your master is?"
Chu Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute towards the sky and said, "The person who taught me weapon crafting has been gone for many years. Even if I told him, Venerable One would not know."
In his previous life, Chu Feng obtained many of the inheritances he had acquired from tombs. As a rogue cultivator, he had no master or lineage.
Hong Pingbao thought for a moment and said, "Master Chu, if you have time, I hope to exchange ideas with you and discuss our experiences in weapon crafting."
Everyone has secrets, and Hong Pingbao didn't ask too many questions. He only hoped to have a conversation with Chu Feng. He knew he wouldn't get the inheritance of weapon crafting by directly asking someone else.
If Hong Pingbao wants to leave Tianfu City and return to the county town, he needs to make a breakthrough in weapon crafting. Without a legitimate reason, he can't silence certain people.
Hong Pingbao had no choice but to seek out Chu Feng, a low-level cultivator, for guidance.
However, judging from Zeng Yunxia's recovery from injuries, breakthrough in cultivation level, and Zeng Yunxia's words, Hong Pingbao could conclude that Chu Feng's weapon-refining inheritance must be extremely powerful.
Hong Pingbao had never heard of a Foundation Establishment cultivator crafting a low-grade magic weapon before!
She's simply a monster!
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