Chapter 108: Chapter 108: I Let You Strike First
Translator: 549690339
Upon hearing that the pill to be refined was the Spirit Qi Pill, neither Fang Lin nor the young girl Dugu Nian were at all surprised.
The Spirit Qi Pill is a mid-ranked first-class pill and taking it can double your cultivation efficiency within 24 hours. It is a rather popular type of pill.
Refining the Spirit Qi Pill is a significant test for a One Cauldron Pill Refiner; because, within the Pill Alliance, the Spirit Qi Pill is generally the topic for a Pill Refiner’s scrutiny.
Dugu Nian looked at Fang Lin, a look of contempt on her face, “Your name is
Fang Lin, right? Do you know how many points I received for refining the
Spirit Qi Pill during my Pill Alliance test?”
Fang Lin shook his head, “I haven’t even been to the Pill Alliance.”
Upon hearing this, Dugu Nian’s face was even more astonished, followed by a greater look of disdain.
“You haven’t even been to the Pill Alliance? Are you saying you’re not even a
One Cauldron Pill Refiner?” Dugu Nian asked incredulously.
Fang Lin earnestly nodded, “I’m not really a Pill Refiner yet, but I will be sooner or later.”
“Ha ha ha ha!” Dugu Nian finally burst out laughing. This was too ridiculous. Coming to compete against her, Dugu Nian, in Pill Refining without even having the qualification of a One Cauldron Pill Refiner? Was there anything more absurd in this world?
“Elder, this kid isn’t even a One Cauldron Pill Refiner. Does he even know the Pill Formula for the Spirit Qi Pill? Even if he knows, can he refine it? It would be disgraceful if he couldn’t refine even one well-formed pill in the end.” Dugu Nian said to an Elder of the Pill Sect, while the Elder from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect wore a mocking smile.
However, the Elder of the Pill Sect was utterly serene, “Fang Lin already has the power of a One Cauldron Pill Refiner; he just hasn’t had the time to go to the Pill Alliance for the examination.”
Hearing this, Dugu Nian kept silent, but she still looked down on Fang Lin in her heart.
At this time, the medicinal herbs for refining the Spirit Qi Pill were sent over, and the Pill Furnace was replaced.
Dugu Nian looked at Fang Lin and said, “How about this, I’ll let you go first. I will start after the time taken for two incense sticks to burn. How about it? I don’t want others to say I’m bullying you.”
Hearing this, the Elder of the Pill Sect frowned, feeling this Dugu Nian was being a bit excessive.
Just as he was about to scold her, he heard Fang Lin say, “Not good, not good. I
think I should let you go first. I will start after the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. That way, no one will say that I am bullying a woman.” Dugu Nian was stunned, while the two elders nearby were also dumbfounded.
Was this guy nuts? Or was he actually so arrogant?
He dared to afford Dugu Nian two hours; this, to others, was neither arrogant nor anything but a complete idiot, beyond comprehension.
“Ha ha ha ha, I, Dugu Nian, have never seen an idiot like you. I kindly gave you two incense sticks worth of time, and you refused, even rubbish talking. You really don’t know how to appreciate kindness!” Despite laughing, Dugu Nian was truly angry.
She, Dugu Nian, had always looked down and belittled others. But today, she was looked down upon by a man who didn’t even have the qualification of a genuine Pill Refiner. This was simply the greatest insult for her.
“The disciples of your sect speak so presumptuously? Absolutely shameless!” The Elder from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect also spoke, feeling quite indignant.
The Elder of the Pill Sect wanted to say something, but Fang Lin continued, “I kindly afforded you two hours and you’re not even grateful? If I truly started my ignition first, you would lose horribly.”
Dugu Nian finally confirmed it. He was not foolish. Rather he was an idiot, a thorough idiot.
“Hmm.” Dugu Nian lost all interest in conversing with such an idiot, Fang Lin. She snickered coldly and didn’t mind whatever Fang Lin did, directly commencing her actions.
Dugu Nian was incredibly fast at pairing the medicinal herbs, despite her young age, her Pill Refining foundation was rock solid.
All it took was the time for an incense stick to burn, and she had completed pairing the medicinal herbs for the pill.
Dugu Nian glanced at Fang Lin and saw that he hadn’t started yet, causing her to feel even more disdainful.
“I asked you to go first to avoid you losing too badly. Since you’re so foolish, don’t blame me.” Dugu Nian muttered to herself, and directly began performing Ignition Alchemy.
Fang Lin hadn’t begun yet; he hadn’t even paired his medicinal herbs. Instead, he was leisurely standing with his hands behind his back, watching Dugu Nian with great interest.
His action puzzled everyone present. “What is Fang Lin doing? Why hasn’t he started yet?”
“Has he given up on himself?”
“Ah, it seems like Fang Lin already knew that he was no match for her, so he hadn’t planned on refining a pill from the start.”
The disciples of the Pill Sect sighed, while others even cursed at Fang Lin. After all, this was a crucial competition and getting one step behind was a significant disadvantage.
Only a very few disciples were still hopeful about Fang Lin because they had seen Fang Lin perform the Ancient Skill ‘Shaking Three Mountains’, with Fang
Lin’s hesitant comportment resembling that of the time he performed ‘Shaking Three Mountains’.
“Everyone, don’t worry. Fang Lin still has the secret weapon of ‘Shaking Three Mountains’. He needn’t rush at the moment.” A disciple said aloud.
Upon hearing this, the other disciples nodded. With ‘Shaking Three Mountains’ as a backup, there indeed was no need to rush.
The disciples of the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, seeing Fang Lin’s lack of action, all thought that Fang Lin had given up, and while they refrained from mocking him verbally, their faces were filled with taunting expressions.
“This competition has no suspense left.” The lean youth said coldly.
Zhang Tianmiao furrowed his brows, “Not necessarily, I seem to have heard that the Pill Sect has produced a genius who can perform the ‘Shaking Three Mountains’ Ancient Skill. I think it should be him.”
The lean youth was taken aback, then a look of surprise spread across his face,”
‘Shaking Three Mountains’? Could it be him?”
Zhang Tianmiao said gravely, “I’m not sure, but I remember it indeed was someone with the last name Fang, I just don’t know if it’s him. If it is, then the outcome of this competition isn’t so predictable.”
The lean youth shook his head, “Even if the person who knows ‘Shaking Three
Mountains’ is him, Junior Sister Dugu won’t lose.”
Zhang Tianmiao lamented, “Yeah, Junior Sister Dugu’s talent is truly astonishing. It would be almost impossible to defeat her.”
On the stone platform, the elder with the last name Gong saw that Dugu Nian had already started the Ignition Alchemy while Fang Lin still hadn’t moved, and he couldn’t help but laugh.
“Gu, this young man is quite interesting.” Elder Gong said with a laugh.
Gu Daofeng also revealed a hint of a smile, but he remained silent.
Seeing Gu Daofeng’s expression, Elder Gong was even more puzzled. That was clearly a look of complete confidence.
Meanwhile, on top of the Pill Array, Dugu Nian threw all the medicinal herbs into the Pill Furnace at the same time. This scene shocked everyone.
“What is she trying to do? How could she just throw all the medicinal herbs in at once?”
“Even a beginner Pill Refiner wouldn’t make such a mistake.”
“This girl from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect seems to be not ordinary!”
Dugu Nian took a deep breath, suddenly her eyes turned golden. Two rays of golden light shot forth from her pupils into the Pill Furnace.
Seeing this golden light, Fang Lin finally showed a change in his expression..
