The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2161 - 2150: Unfair

After Ye Chenfeng also extracted five drops of potion from the Star Space Grass.

Sun Changnian, Liang Kangan, and Jiang Anzhi’s faces instantly turned ugly, as the other contestants had all completed extracting as well, leaving Ye Chenfeng, Yuan Jia, and Luo Qibai tied for first in extraction quantity.

In the VIP room of the Array Magic Pavilion.

Zhao Xingtu exhaled a breath and said, "That was really close; I thought the Pavilion Master couldn’t even extract a single drop of potion! Who knew he would make a comeback at the last moment? Despite being a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, the Pavilion Master managed to extract five drops, proving his alchemy talent far surpasses Luo Qibai’s."

Leng Zuolong, Liang Xiaomei, and the other nine Pavilion Masters fully agreed with Zhao Xingtu’s words.

Only Xue Wanqing and Yun Rong frowned throughout, thinking that as a Seventh Rank Alchemist, Ye Chenfeng couldn’t possibly extract just five drops from the Star Space Grass, baffling them completely.

In the competition area at the center of the square.

Luo Qibai’s stiff expression relaxed back to normal as he smiled and said, "Ye Chenfeng, this is finally getting interesting! If you couldn’t make it to the finals, I’d truly find it dull. Now we can really compete in alchemy."

Yuan Jia embraced Ye Chenfeng’s arm regardless of the occasion, finding greater joy in his successful extraction of five potion drops than in her own efforts.

Sun Changnian’s eyes filled with shadow as he said, "The results of the first project are out; the top three remain, and the rest may withdraw."

After the other contestants reluctantly left the competition area, Sun Changnian’s gaze fixed on Ye Chenfeng, Luo Qibai, and Yuan Jia, especially revealing a hint of murderous intent as he looked at Ye Chenfeng.

After all, Luo Qibai is Sun Changnian’s disciple, and the past events outside Medicinal Spirit City are still fresh in memory, leaving Sun Changnian with no goodwill towards Ye Chenfeng.

"Next, the three of you will directly proceed to the second test! This second test is the final test: here is the formula for the Purple Spirit Pill. Each of you will use it to brew a batch, and the one who produces the highest efficacy will be the ultimate winner of this alchemy contest."

Sun Changnian spoke expressionlessly, waving his arm as three sheets of white paper recording the Purple Spirit Pill formula appeared in the hands of Luo Qibai, Yuan Jia, and Ye Chenfeng.

Yuan Kun and Gao Deming’s eyes instantly focused upon hearing the final test was brewing the Purple Spirit Pill, aware that Sun Changnian had issues with them due to past events outside Medicinal Spirit City, thus blindsiding them with the test’s content.

The Purple Spirit Pill is a bona fide Fifth-Rank elixir and notoriously challenging to brew. To Yuan Kun and Gao Deming, Ye Chenfeng, merely a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, facing a brewing test for a Fifth-Rank elixir blatantly favored Luo Qibai.

Perhaps brewing a Fourth-Rank elixir, Ye Chenfeng might stand a chance; brewing a Fifth-Rank pill now signifies certain defeat, as a Fourth-Rank Alchemist attempts a Fifth-Rank task?

Yuan Kun stepped forth, speaking in a tone loud enough for everyone in the square to hear: "Old Patriarch, this test seems inappropriate, doesn’t it? Contestant Ye Chenfeng is only a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, yet you test him with producing a Fifth-Rank pill; that’s simply unfair to him."

Gao Deming promptly frowned and stepped up, saying, "Old Patriarch, I concur with Old Yuan’s statement; this contest is part of the Heavenly Profound Festival, and we must ensure fairness and justice." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Seeing Yuan Kun and Gao Deming daring to oppose at this occasion, Pavilion Master Sun Changnian’s face switched incessantly, a surge of frustration rapidly accumulating within him.

Pavilion Master Liang Kangan said, "Old Yuan, Old Gao, is this how you address the Old Patriarch? This test content was decided jointly with the Old Patriarch; I don’t see any unfairness, as both Luo Qibai and Yuan Jia are Fifth-Rank Alchemists. Why shouldn’t the final test hinge on a Fifth-Rank elixir for determining the victor? Should we cater to the weaker Alchemist?"

Deputy Pavilion Master Jiang Anzhi also sternly said, "Our competition isn’t solely tailored for Ye Chenfeng; should the entire Alchemy Pavilion accommodate a regular contestant in our arrangement? Pray tell, who is this Ye Chenfeng contestant? What merit warrants special treatment, letting a Fourth-Rank Alchemist bypass directly into the finals is already a favor."

Yuan Kun and Gao Deming’s emotions surged, while Liang Kangan and Jiang Anzhi’s seemingly justified remarks made them suspect Luo Qibai was aware of the test content early on, internally designated as Sun Changnian’s chosen champion.

Sun Changnian lost patience and declared, "The second test commences immediately. Those not wishing to participate may exit."

Before Ye Chenfeng, Yuan Jia, and Luo Qibai appeared a Medicine Cauldron and a set of Spirit Grass for brewing the Purple Spirit Pill.

The Medicine Cauldrons and Spirit Grass were of equal quality, suggesting only one chance was arranged to brew the Purple Spirit Pill.

For Sun Changnian’s abrupt announcement of the genuine commencement of the finals.

Ye Chenfeng’s expression remained unmoved, a smile revealing within him; to him, an Eighth Grade Alchemist, such tactics seemed childish.

As Sun Changnian announced the start of the second test.

The audience erupted in discussion once more.

"Looks like Ye Chenfeng has no hope of winning; he’s only a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, how could he brew a Fifth-Rank Purple Spirit Pill?"

"Indeed, even for a Fifth-Rank Alchemist, successfully producing a Purple Spirit Pill isn’t guaranteed!"

"Ah, such a pity; I hoped to witness Ye Chenfeng’s rise. Watching him outshine others would indeed be more exciting, yet it seems his brilliance will entirely diminish from today, and a genius destined to fall in the Heavenly Profound Festival."

...

In the VIP room of the Array Magic Pavilion.

Among the ten deputy Pavilion Masters like Zhao Xingtu and Leng Zuolong, emotions ran high; Liang Xiaomei commented, "To think the Alchemy Pavilion executed such unfairness, yet speak so righteously—it’s unbearable to watch. Knowing the Pavilion Master is a Fourth-Rank Alchemist while the final test is a Fifth-Rank elixir? Isn’t that effectively eliminating him without beginning the test?"

Xue Wanqing and Yun Rong, however, felt no anxiety, confident that Ye Chenfeng could easily prevail over Luo Qibai.

Zhao Xingtu and others were familiar faces enough, and Ye Chenfeng’s true rank as an Alchemist would soon be known to them.

Thus, Xue Wanqing said, "Senior Zhao, don’t fret; this alchemy contest is triviality to Chenfeng. He is sure to win; actually, Chenfeng isn’t a Fourth-Rank Alchemist at all—he’s a Seventh-Rank Alchemist."

Collectively astonished into momentary stupor, Zhao Xingtu and the others widened their eyes: "What?"

Xue Wanqing reiterated, "Ladies and gentlemen, Chenfeng is actually a Seventh-Rank Alchemist. You needn’t worry about him in this match."

Seven... Seventh Rank Alchemist?

Zhao Xingtu and others found it hard to believe their ears: A Fourth-Rank Alchemist, yes, but a Seventh-Rank Alchemist? It sounded surreal, considering Ye Chenfeng’s age; crucially, Ye Chenfeng surpassed them as an array master too!

Yun Rong further stated, "Old Zhao, you needn’t doubt any longer. The previously auctioned Entering Heaven Pill was also brewed by Ye Chenfeng."

"Ye Chenfeng didn’t intend to conceal his Seventh-Rank Alchemist identity; he planned to find an opportune moment to reveal it to you. Now seems appropriate for Wanqing to inform you.’

Upon hearing Yun Rong affirm this, Zhao Xingtu and Leng Zuolong, among the ten deputy Pavilion Masters, understood it wasn’t a joke; their minds briefly stalled with stunned gazes.

Leng Zuolong took a deep breath and said, "Old Yun, let us take time to absorb this. Such sudden news is quite hard to digest; it feels like a tall tale!’ ’

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