"Fifteen pieces?"

Another voice of doubt, everyone fell silent, their eyes showing a dazed expression, mouths agape without a single word uttered.

"Twenty pieces?"

Yet another voice, everyone was petrified, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"Twenty-five, huh, just enough for five vials, with one left to submit for the competition!"

Under the stunned gaze of the crowd, Jiang Chen took up the five filled jade vials with one hand, his right hand hovering over the pill furnace's mouth again, inhaling deeply.

Swish!

One Polyporus Barrier Breaking Elixir with four pill patterns fell into Jiang Chen's hand.

Clang!

A crisp sound as Jiang Chen closed the pill furnace!

"Twenty-six pieces!?"

"Damn! Damn! I, I, I..."

"Oh my god! What have I witnessed!?"

"I damn well witnessed the birth of an Immortal Pill Master! This is definitely an Immortal Pill Master!"

"One furnace, five sets of materials, twenty-six Polyporus Barrier Breaking Elixirs with four halo pill mirages, and it's made by a young man in his twenties, how on earth can one survive knowing this?!"

"Immortal Pill Master! Immortal Pill Master!"

The sound of the pill furnace closing startled everyone, and they called out loudly.

"Silence, please!" Jiang Chen turned around to look at the crowd, gently speaking.

Instantly, the square fell silent, everyone's eyes burning with intensity as they looked at Jiang Chen, especially those who themselves were Pill Masters, whose gazes at Jiang Chen were akin to seeing a living ancestor!

"I'm not yet an Immortal Pill Master, I haven't successfully concocted a Spirit Pill, at most, I'm between a Great Grandmaster and an Immortal Pill Master," Jiang Chen gently defended.

"Too modest!"

"Yes, yes, Jiang Grandmaster is right, absolutely right!"

"Yes, yes, yes, whatever Jiang Grandmaster says is right!"

The crowd was full of flattering remarks.

Faced with the crowd's sycophancy, Jiang Chen merely shrugged and walked to Zhang Xingyuan, handing over those five elixirs, smiling as he said, "Thanks for the reminder, consider these a token of gratitude."

"This, this, this won't do, this gift is too heavy! I can't accept it!" Zhang Xingyuan was stunned for a moment, hurriedly waving his hand.

"Damn, is this for real? Giving them away directly?!"

"That's twenty-five Polyporus Barrier Breaking Elixirs with four halo pill mirages, and he just gave them away?!"

"This... too generous, isn't it?!"

Everyone around was shocked, exclaiming in disbelief.

"Jiang Chen, you..."

Seeing Jiang Chen's actions, Zhao Xianping shouted.

"What's 'you'? Isn't it your Elixir Valley's rule that only one elixir needs to be submitted for the competition, and the rest belongs to the Pill Master who concocted them? Or are you planning to break your own rules?" Jiang Chen directly interrupted Zhao Xianping.

Zhao Xianping was almost biting his tongue out of frustration because the rules were set by their Elixir Valley, and if he broke them, Elixir Valley's reputation would plummet!

He shot Jiang Chen a savage look, then reluctantly shut his mouth.

"Take it!" Jiang Chen firmly placed the five jade vials into Zhang Xingyuan's hands, lightly laughing, "Your reminder was correct; a gentle flame does indeed heat the pill furnace evenly, but don't forget, the fire is merely an aid, the Pill Master is the key!"

Zhang Xingyuan was momentarily dumbfounded, then suddenly enlightened, turning sharply to stare at the earth fire beneath his pill furnace, muttering to himself.

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback, but then smiled in surprise. Did he just have a breakthrough? His perceptiveness is impressive!

No longer disturbing Zhang Xingyuan, Jiang Chen took the remaining elixir and walked toward Fu Tianbo.

Whish!

A figure suddenly appeared beside Zhang Xingyuan, vigilantly surveying the surroundings.

Jiang Chen glanced over and understood instantly. Zhang Xingyuan's breakthrough should not be disturbed; Zhang Zhichu was cautious, coming over personally to protect Zhang Xingyuan.

Noticing Jiang Chen's gaze, Zhang Zhichu nodded gratefully at Jiang Chen. Zhang Zhichu was immensely thankful not just for the twenty-five elixirs but for inspiring Zhang Xingyuan's breakthrough.

A breakthrough in alchemy was extremely difficult for a Martial Artist, not to mention the rarity of an alchemical insight! This favor was significant!

Jiang Chen returned the smile and nod, turning to stand before Fu Tianbo, handing over the last elixir and speaking softly, "Valley Master Fu, this is my competition elixir!"

"Good!"

Fu Tianbo's eyes were overflowing with excitement as he nodded heavily, taking the elixir from Jiang Chen's hand.

"Jiang..." Zhao Xianping spoke with a gloomy tone.

"I advise you not to shout; if your voice is too loud, I don't need to do anything; Zhang Master would be furious if Elixir Valley people disturb someone in an alchemical breakthrough during the Elixir Valley Pill Conference. Hah! It's been about half an hour, and time to officially commence the elixir making. Elixir Valley should be maintaining order and stop all the noise now!"

Once again, Jiang Chen interrupted Zhao Xianping.

Zhao Xianping frowned, turning to look in Zhang Xingyuan's direction, where Zhang Zhichu was glaring at him with intense anger!

"Valley Master Fu, I'll go back to rest. Call me when the competition concludes, since this year's time limit isn't strict; I can't just wait here endlessly, right?" Jiang Chen didn't waste time with Zhao Xianping, turning instead to Fu Tianbo.

Fu Tianbo nodded, gently saying, "Head of the Jiang Family, feel free, the Pill Conference competition allows freedom once someone finishes elixir making, we won't forcibly keep anyone. Once the event concludes, someone will reach out to you!"

"That's good, heading out now!"

Jiang Chen nodded, waving at Yan Hu and the others before turning toward the rest area.

Zhao Xianping and the four elders stared at Jiang Chen's back, eyes cold with icy glare.

The Great Elder, along with Fu Lengfeng and Fu Tianbo, watched Jiang Chen's departure with eyes tinged with comfort.

Sensing the killing intent from Zhao Xianping and the others, the Great Elder turned to Hu Ziyang with a subtle gesture.

Hu Ziyang understood, deliberately showing a trace of killing intent, stepping behind Jiang Chen toward the rest area.

Liu Wenjian slightly stunned, quietly saying, "Great Elder, that's not appropriate!"

"Second Elder, you're overthinking. I'm merely asking Hu Ziyang to protect Jiang Grandmaster," the Great Elder replied softly, emphasizing the word 'protect' slightly.

Hmm?

Indeed! Watching him closely, don't let him escape!

Liu Wenjian suddenly realized, gently nodded in agreement.

But whether his understanding was the true intention of the Great Elder or not, only the Great Elder knew!

Returning to their pavilion, Jiang Chen and the others gathered in the living room, waiting a short while until Hu Ziyang arrived.

Buzz!

Ying Zi once again unleashed her aura, enveloping the entire pavilion.

"Head of the Jiang Family, I didn't expect you to be a Divine Soul Grandmaster, truly..." Hu Ziyang exclaimed, full of excitement.

Jiang Chen shook his head gently, speaking seriously, "That's not important, Manager Hu, earlier I sensed Zhao Xianping's killing intent. Do you think they will act?"

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