[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-peerless-expert":3,"chapter-urban-peerless-expert-urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1488":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban Peerless Expert",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1447444,1898,"Chapter 1488 - 1488 1508 Praising to Kill_1","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1488",1488,"\u003Cp>1488: Chapter 1508: Praising to Kill_1 1488: Chapter 1508: Praising to Kill_1 “Lin Chen is a high-level alchemist now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Xuanji blinked, her eyes filled with confusion and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Lin Chen get so good at alchemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had spent a long time with Lin Chen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t she clear about Lin Chen’s level of alchemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more, the alchemy that Lin Chen used to learn could only produce medicinal pills used in the Barren Wilderness, which had nothing to do with high-level elixir for the immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, Lin Chen’s refinement of mid-level medicinal pills could indeed pass, but the next round would definitely involve high-level medicinal pills, and he would probably be exposed then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second round of the competition continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules remained the same but with slight changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred people compete in one group, refining medicinal pills, and eight people advance to the last 32 from each group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a 92% elimination rate, it’s pretty brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition rules are simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organizer announced a list of elixir names, giving the contestants half a day and a set of ingredients for each medicinal pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing the first medicinal pill, they may begin on the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory is determined by the number of different kinds of medicinal pills made after half a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All refined medicinal pills must be of standard quality or above; otherwise, they will not be counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one with the higher quality wins in the case of the same quantity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This round tests the overall skill of the alchemists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They not only have to be thorough in their knowledge of medicinal pills, but also have to be proficient and swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any deficiency will lead to disqualification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen seemed unafraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the previous rounds of alchemy tests, he found out that his alchemy level was somewhat better than he had thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were four groups in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen was in the second group, coincidentally, so was Zeng Tongxiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the waiting area of the competition, Zeng Tongxiu walked past Lin Chen, and then acted as if he had just seen him, his face full of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen, we’re in the same group!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen smiled, “Yeah, quite a coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu laughed, “I previously invited you to compete in alchemy, but you declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now we’re matched.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen grunted in reply, not saying anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu wouldn’t give up the chance to provoke: “This round is a bit challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the medicinal pills we need to refine are high-level pills and the elimination rate is over 90%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you confident you can make it through?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen replied calmly, “We’ll see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu pretended to be surprised, “I used to say that the White Crane Immortal Sect didn’t have any skilled alchemists, but it seems I was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were able to cut through all the obstacles and rank within the top 400, which is very impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at your confidence, you should be able to go further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu’s voice was loud, drawing the attention of the people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you complimenting me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or setting me up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen sneered in his heart, what a childish trick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen could even guess what he would say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought you, Lin Chen, could break the White Crane Immortal Sect’s mediocrity in alchemy, but it turns out I overestimated you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys from the White Crane Immortal Sect are good at fighting, but alchemy isn’t your strong suit, you should keep your distance next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such words might work on others, but they won’t work on Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen said calmly, “We from the White Crane Immortal Sect are not good at alchemy, so we came here with the intention to learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Double Dragon Sect, on the other hand, is famous for its alchemy throughout the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re the true Inheritance Disciple of the Sect Master, the future successor of the Double Dragon Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your alchemy skills are divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will definitely win this competition and receive the title of ‘Pill King’, won’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu’s smile froze on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to set me up, but he gave me a bigger one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pill King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu quickly looked around and indeed, many people were looking at him with hostility, obviously considering him a strong competitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu quickly denied it, “Not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, like you, am here to learn…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen chuckled, “Although humility is a good trait, excessive humility is hypocrisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You didn’t say that before, did you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Double Dragon Sect’s alchemy technique is second to none on this continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people can’t possibly be your competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of ‘Pill King’ is as good as yours…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this gets out, then what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t everyone care about being number one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Double Dragon Sect is number one, then what are the other sects that are also strong at alchemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t they come and teach me a lesson?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu felt the sharp gazes around him, like needles in his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard Lin Chen still talking and unable to argue, he shouted, “Stop talking nonsense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never said that, don’t slander our Double Dragon Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never said that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen sneered, seeming to want to say something, but then he waved his hand dismissively, “You…forget it, I must have remembered it wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was dreaming last night, it’s just a mix-up…sorry…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeng Tongxiu looked at Lin Chen’s seemingly want-to-say-but-not-say expression, and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re trying to set me up!\u003C\u002Fp>",932,"2026-06-06T01:52:05.231Z",1,"novelbin.me","9f712a1e2973eef84526a61a61affb08f0f15dbf0033f5bf8ae062439c06eb25","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1489","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1487",4071,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-peerless-expert-cover.jpg"]