Chapter 708: A Doomed Trial?

Kong Yu saw the scene of Zhou Qingyu borrowing medicinal herbs from Yang Yuntian, and the mockery in her eyes as she looked at Zhou Qingyu grew even more intense.

Upon hearing Zhou Qingyu's voice, she gave a mocking laugh, took out the Third-tier Advanced Pill Formula she had previously obtained from Yang Yuntian, and began to examine it.

After seeing the contents of the Pill Formula, she sneered in her heart.

Yang Yuntian choosing this Pill Formula for her must have been a result of careful consideration.

He had specifically selected an obscure Pill Formula.

She had indeed never seen this Pill Formula before, and its refining difficulty was considered top-tier among Third-tier Pills.

However.

Thinking that such a petty trick could affect her was truly wishful thinking.

Her comprehension was the most top-tier in the entire Beast Taming Sect.

Coupled with her understanding of the Dao of Alchemy as a Fifth-grade Low-level Alchemist.

A mere Third-tier Advanced Pill Formula, no matter how special or unfamiliar it was.

She would certainly be able to master it within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Otherwise, how would she dare to propose this method of competition?

Their mission on this trip was to completely suppress the dignity and confidence of these Beast Taming Sect Disciples and trample upon the reputation of the Beast Taming Sect.

Seeing that Kong Yu had already begun to examine the Pill Formula.

Zhou Qingyu did not delay and also sat cross-legged on the spot, beginning to examine the Perfect Third-grade Advanced Pill Recipe in her hand.

Seeing this scene.

The Beast Taming Sect Disciples in the Square were dumbfounded, and then a clamor of voices erupted.

"No way... she's actually learning it on the spot!"

"Is she really a Third-tier Advanced Alchemist?"

"If she doesn't have the ability, couldn't she have reported a lower alchemy cultivation level? Why act so tough?"

Among them, Ximen Qi's cursing was the loudest and most intense, "Zhou Qingyu, just admit defeat already, don't embarrass the Beast Taming Sect!"

"I don't know who was blind enough to trade an Invitation Jade Pendant to you, letting you sneak into the Pill Gathering."

"Someone like you shouldn't have come to the Pill Gathering, you don't deserve it!"

After seeing Zhou Qingyu's actions, the expressions of Yang Yuntian and Wan Guiyuan also darkened.

By now, they had almost extinguished that last shred of hope in their hearts.

Yang Yuntian shook his head as he listened to the dissatisfied voices of the disciples below.

He understood the thoughts of the crowd very well.

But if this matter were to spread back to the sect.

The reputation of this Outer Sect Disciple would likely become very poor from this day forward.

At that time, she would likely frequently encounter cold looks and criticism.

It is just unclear whether she can hold on in such an environment.

Just at this moment.

He suddenly noticed an exceptionally loud and unpleasant curse.

He couldn't help but look over.

Then his brows furrowed.

He had some impression of that person.

It seemed to be a direct descendant of the Ximen Family, named Ximen Qi.

Previously, the Ximen Family had entrusted the Yang Family to send a message to him, asking him to give an Invitation Jade Pendant to the other party.

He had met him once at that time.

He hadn't paid much attention to the other party back then, but he didn't expect this Ximen Qi to be so mean-spirited.

That Outer Sect Disciple named Zhou Qingyu represented not just herself at this moment, but also the sect behind her.

Even if she was reckless to blindly provoke Kong Yu and the others without being prepared.

This Ximen Qi should have just complained symbolically like the others and left it at that.

How could he curse so viciously in public?

Especially when he heard the phrase, "I don't know who was blind enough to trade an Invitation Jade Pendant to you, letting you sneak into the Pill Gathering."

His expression couldn't help but stiffen.

Regarding the clamor coming from all around.

Zhou Qingyu paid no attention whatsoever.

Her focus had long since fallen into the Jade Slip in her hand.

This Perfect Third-grade Advanced Pill Recipe was just like the previous Perfect Pill Formula.

Not only were the raw materials ordinary, but the ratio of medicinal herbs was also very concise.

The difficulty in understanding it was not even as high as an ordinary Third-tier Advanced Pill Formula.

This made the difficulty of her mastering this Pill Formula greatly reduced.

However, her attainments in the Dao of Alchemy were limited after all, even if the Pill Formula in her hand was sufficiently precious and concise.

But in terms of the speed of comprehending the Pill Formula, she still could not compare to Kong Yu.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Kong Yu's Spirit Sense withdrew from the Jade Slip.

She glanced at Zhou Qingyu, who was still examining the Pill Formula.

She had perceived the surrounding discussions about Zhou Qingyu the very first moment they began.

She also discovered Zhou Qingyu's act of sharpening the spear only when the battle was imminent.

"Ridiculous."

She sneered and flicked her finger.

The Pill Furnace before her floated into the air, and then flames ignited.

Seeing this scene.

The crowd no longer spoke.

They had already determined that Zhou Qingyu would undoubtedly lose.

This loss of face was something they were destined to suffer along with her.

At this moment.

Although they felt stifled in their hearts, they had instead calmed down.

Ximen Qi had originally wanted to take the opportunity to curse a few more times and fan the flames, hoping to see if he could continue to stir up the crowd's anger toward Zhou Qingyu.

But after cursing a few times, he found that no one followed suit.

He could only shut his mouth in frustration.

Wang Jianqiang turned his head to look at Ximen Qi.

Sensing Wang Jianqiang's gaze, the anger in Ximen Qi's heart erupted once again, and he coldly snorted, "What are you looking at, you dog slave? Look again and I'll dig out your eyes."

Wang Jianqiang seemed to be frightened and hurriedly turned his head back.

He kept his head lowered, not daring to raise it again.

"Hmph, lowly thing."

Ximen Qi spat on the ground, only then letting it go.

The people around heard the commotion and looked over one after another.

Upon seeing that the person being scolded was merely someone at the Qi Refining First Layer, they immediately lost interest.

Their gazes turned back to the center of the Square.

No one saw that the moment Wang Jianqiang lowered his head, a gentle arc appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Time passed slowly.

Zhou Qingyu remained in the state of examining the Pill Formula until Kong Yu's refinement had reached its end.

Only then did she withdraw her Spirit Sense from the Jade Slip.

She looked at Kong Yu to the side and took out all the Medicinal Herbs and the Pill Furnace.

Then, she began the refinement.

Not long after.

Kong Yu hooked her finger.

A Pill flew out from the Pill Furnace and was caught in her hand.

Her refinement was officially completed.

Afterward, she crossed her arms and, with a look of amusement as if watching a show, began to watch Zhou Qingyu's refinement.

The layman watches the spectacle.

The expert watches the technique.

Seeing Zhou Qingyu's clearly somewhat clumsy refinement process, her expression shifted.

Could the Pill this woman is refining really be her first time?

Did she deliberately choose an unfamiliar Pill Formula, or did she just become a Third-tier Advanced Alchemist not long ago?

In this atmosphere here.

The possibility of the first guess was clearly zero.

Thinking of this.

The mockery on her face grew a bit more intense.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Zhou Qingyu's refinement continued.

At a certain moment.

Boom!

The Pill Furnace in front of Zhou Qingyu shook, and then a puff of black smoke emerged.

Zhou Qingyu's refinement also came to a stop.

Seeing this scene.

Except for Ximen Qi, all the Beast Taming Sect Disciples felt their vision go dark.

This is...

Did the refinement fail?

At the same time.

A burst of unbridled laughter rang out.

"Hahaha, hilarious, is this woman here to be a joke?"

"We have truly witnessed the capabilities of the Beast Taming Sect Disciples today."

The crowd looked at Qin Chen and Xiao Che, unable to even utter a word of rebuttal.

Kong Yu looked at Zhou Qingyu with a smile, "Continue, you still have one more chance."

Zhou Qingyu's expression was calm, and she waved her palm.

The Pill Furnace trembled.

The pill residue inside was completely cleared away.

She looked at Yang Yuntian, "Senior Brother Yang, lend me another portion of Medicinal Herb."

Yang Yuntian sighed.

He said nothing.

He took out another portion of Medicinal Herb.

After receiving the Medicinal Herb, Zhou Qingyu began refining directly.

The difficulty of refining this Perfect Pill was not high to begin with, and after one attempt, she was fully confident.

After her second refining process began.

Yang Yuntian, Wan Guiyuan, and some Beast Taming Sect Disciples with keen eyes all had their expressions shift.

They discovered.

Zhou Qingyu's refining process this time was clearly much more practiced and smooth.

Their eyes all lit up.

Although they had long since abandoned any hope that Zhou Qingyu could defeat Kong Yu.

Still, refining a finished Pill versus failing to refine even a Pill.

There was a difference in the level of embarrassment between the two.