Chapter 290: An Accident?

With everything prepared, the key process of alchemy officially began.

Although he was aware that two important figures from headquarters were closely watching his every move, Lu Yu's heart remained like a calm lake, without a single ripple.

Firstly, Lu Yu possessed a powerful and resilient heart.

In his eyes, a True Essence Realm Martial Artist was indeed powerful, but that was not a peak he could not reach.

He firmly believed that, given time, he would not only successfully step into the True Essence Realm but would even surpass this realm and advance toward higher levels.

Secondly, Lu Yu had absolute confidence in his technique for refining Blood Qi Pill.

Although he would not arrogantly claim that his level of refining Blood Qi Pill in the current world was absolutely number one, to say he was in the top three was beyond doubt, as steady as Mount Tai.

The Yao Lao in the projection before him was naturally incomparable to him.

"This young man named Lu Yu certainly has a unique style of doing things."

Kong Ming thought to himself while keeping his eyes fixed on every subtle movement of Lu Yu's alchemy.

After all, given his pivotal status in the Association, in his daily life, even those who were regarded by everyone as young talents within the Association would become cautious and reserved in their speech and behavior when they saw him.

Of course, there were exceptions to everything, like that kid Xiao Zhan.

That guy was gifted with extraordinary talent, a peerless genius one in ten thousand, and even Kong Ming himself had to admit with admiration that being surpassed by Xiao Zhan was only a matter of time.

However, it was precisely because Xiao Zhan was so gifted that, apart from maintaining some due respect for the President, he always unconsciously displayed a condescending attitude toward other personnel at headquarters.

Even in front of Kong Ming, he remained arrogant and dismissive.

Every time Kong Ming saw Xiao Zhan acting this way, he couldn't help but worry secretly; if this continued, Xiao Zhan's arrogant nature would inevitably lead to major setbacks in the future.

In Kong Ming's view, whether it was those who were timid and submissive before him, or those like Xiao Zhan who were arrogant and sharp-edged, neither of these mindsets was the right path for conduct and cultivation.

Looking at Lu Yu, on the other hand, he was able to maintain a calm and composed attitude in the face of big shots from headquarters like him and Yao Lao; this state of mind was truly rare and commendable.

Time passed slowly in a tense and quiet atmosphere.

At first, Yao Lao appeared indifferent, but as Lu Yu's alchemy steps progressed, he couldn't help but concentrate his spirit intensely.

After all, laymen watch the excitement, while experts watch the technique.

The techniques displayed by this young man during the alchemy process indeed had their merits.

However, there were also parts that left Yao Lao deeply puzzled.

Some steps that he thought could be simplified, Lu Yu performed meticulously; while some operations that had a critical impact on the quality of the finished pill, Lu Yu seemed to intentionally ignore.

"Just by doing it this way, can he really refine a whole furnace of Top-grade Blood Qi Pill?" Yao Lao frowned tightly, his heart full of suspicion.

But at this moment, the few people present seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding; from beginning to end, they did not make a sound, as quiet as if they did not exist.

In the blink of an eye, several more minutes passed.

"At this rate, in another three or four minutes, this furnace of pills should be finished." Yao Lao stared fixedly at the Alchemy Furnace, not daring to relax for a moment.

After all, in three minutes, the truth would be revealed; if the final result did not match what Qi Heng and the others had described earlier, then Qi Heng and Zhang Xue would certainly not have a good end.

However, just as everyone was full of anticipation and tension, a muffled sound suddenly came from the Alchemy Furnace.

"What!" Yao Lao couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes widening instantly, as if he had seen something incredible.

On the side of the Yong'an City Branch, everyone, including Lu Yu, was attracted by this exclamation and looked up at Yao Lao with confused expressions.

"Yao Lao, what exactly happened?" Kong Ming was also startled and hurriedly asked, and as he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at the Alchemy Furnace.

That sound just now clearly came from the Alchemy Furnace; he remembered hearing that when a pill was successfully refined, the furnace would indeed make a certain sound.

Could it be that Yao Lao could judge the quality of the pills inside the furnace just by this sound?

Yao Lao ignored Kong Ming and instead cast his gaze eagerly toward Lu Yu, pointing at the furnace and asking in a hurried tone: "Has your pill already been refined?"

"That's right." Lu Yu glanced at Yao Lao, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a half-smile: "Do you think the timing is not quite right?"

Yao Lao was choked by Lu Yu's words and was speechless for a moment.

"The Association's original Prescription requires fifteen minutes to refine a furnace of pills; after my improvement, twelve minutes is enough." Lu Yu explained calmly.

Hearing this, Qi Heng, Song Tian, and Zhang Xue behind Lu Yu couldn't help but look at each other, secretly marveling in their hearts: so this improved Prescription not only improved the quality of the pills but also greatly increased the efficiency of alchemy?

Yao Lao's lips twitched a few times, and he gave a light snort, saying with some unconvinced tone: "Fine, since that's the case, then open the furnace; I want to see for myself what quality this furnace of yours is."

"Little Brother Lu, then I will trouble you." Kong Ming's tone was relatively polite.

"No problem." Lu Yu replied, walked up calmly, and reached out to open the furnace lid.

Heat rushed toward his face instantly, and he carefully took out the furnace of pills that were still steaming.

However, at this moment, his movements suddenly paused.

"Little Brother Lu, what's wrong?" Qi Heng and the others, who were originally full of joy, felt their hearts jump into their throats, and an ominous premonition welled up in their hearts.

Could it be that an accident happened at this critical moment?

Kong Ming also couldn't help but become nervous, a thought flashing through his mind: Could it be that the alchemy failed? If it really failed, that would be a big problem.

He could stay behind and let Lu Yu refine another furnace, but Yao Lao would certainly not let it go easily.

Yao Lao's mouth curled slightly, feeling secretly smug in his heart: Hmph, can a Prescription be changed at will?

Even changing one seemingly insignificant detail could have a earth-shattering effect on the final result.

Not to mention, this kid even shortened the original fifteen-minute alchemy process to twelve minutes.

"No big problem." Lu Yu shook his head, a wry smile appearing on his face, and said: "This alchemy was generally smooth, just had a small unexpected situation."

"Basically smooth?"

"Just had a small unexpected situation?"