Chapter 344, Let’s Duel

Translator: Silavin

 

“Qin Yichen!” Chairman Hai called out hurriedly when he saw this.

 

Although Qin Yichen’s insights into the Dao of Alchemy impressed him, and his Spiritual Energy was not much lower than his own, an Alchemy Duel was different!

 

An Alchemy Duel was not just about refining Pills. The most terrifying aspect was the clash of Spiritual Energy between the two parties during the duel. The dangers involved made countless Alchemy Masters wary!

 

“Then let’s not waste words, you old thing. Let’s go!” Qin Yichen casually dropped these words and walked towards the Alchemy Room on the top floor.

 

“Brat, you’re not qualified to go there!” Chairman Lin roared, but the latter showed no intention of acknowledging him.

 

“Old Hai, look at what kind of person your Grandson brought in!” Seeing Qin Yichen’s attitude, Chairman Lin’s body trembled with anger as he pointed at Qin Yichen’s retreating figure and questioned Chairman Hai.

 

“Old Lin, my Grandson’s affairs are none of your business!” When it came to Lin Tianhui, Chairman Hai’s expression darkened considerably.

 

The latter seemed to know something as well, and after a cold snort, did not say anything more.

 

By this time, Qin Yichen had already entered the Alchemy Room.

 

However, this Alchemy Room was somewhat unexpected, as five or six Elders were currently sitting inside.

 

These Elders were all high-ranking within Alchemy Central, called here today by Chairman Lin. Though they were not clear about the reason.

 

“Where did this kid come from? This isn’t a place you can enter and leave as you please! Quickly get out!”

 

Seeing Qin Yichen enter, the Elders’ gazes all turned toward him. Seeing that he was not even wearing an Alchemy Master Robe, a hot-tempered Elder immediately berated him.

 

Qin Yichen glanced at him coldly without responding.

 

“You insolent brat, are you deaf when I’m speaking to you?” The Elder shouted angrily again, striding forward to slap Qin Yichen.

 

“Stop!” Just then, an angry shout came from the doorway.

 

“Chairman Hai!”

 

“Chairman Lin!”

 

Seeing the two men, the Elders hurriedly bowed in greeting.

 

“Chairman Hai, this youth has recklessly barged in. I was just about to drive him out.” The Elder who had berated Qin Yichen quickly explained to Chairman Hai.

 

“Drive him out? Then where will he do the Alchemy Duel at?” Chairman Hai coldly snorted.

 

“Alchemy Duel? Alchemy Duels are held on the first floor of Alchemy Central.”

 

That Elder was stunned and said in confusion.

 

“Hmph, ordinary Alchemy Masters duel on the first floor, but are you suggesting Chairman Lin should go to the first floor to duel?”

 

“Chairman Lin? Duel?”

 

“With whom? This kid?!”

 

Hearing Chairman Hai’s words, the Elders’ minds short-circuited. [What is Chairman Hai saying? A teenager of seventeen or eighteen years dueling with Chairman Lin, whom we all looked up to?]

 

“Chairman Hai must be joking…” That Elder quickly forced a laugh.

 

“Joking? Do I look like I’m joking with you?” Chairman Hai snorted coldly, looking at Chairman Lin.

 

“Chairman Lin, Chairman Hai is joking, right?”

 

The Elders now turned their confused and questioning gazes toward Chairman Lin. Although Chairman Hai had never joked with them before, they truly could not believe this was real.

 

*Hmph!* The Elders’ gazes felt like sharp swords piercing Chairman Lin’s heart. His old face flushed with shame.

 

A Human Grade Alchemy Master, one of Alchemy Central’s Chairmen, dueling with a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth. Regardless of the outcome, if word got out, it would definitely become an enormous joke.

 

At this moment, Chairman Lin somewhat regretted calling these Elders here. Initially, he was worried Chairman Hai would prevent him from expelling Qin Yichen, so he specially called these Elders to witness everything and to back him up.

 

However, he had not expected Qin Yichen to actually propose an Alchemy Duel, and even more inexplicably, in the heat of the moment, he had agreed.

 

Seeing Chairman Lin’s near-acknowledgment, all the Elders fell into silence.

 

Finally, as Xia Ziyi entered and gently closed the door, the awkward atmosphere was broken.

 

“Alright, you can begin your preparations.” Chairman Hai waved his hand, disregarding Chairman Lin’s unsightly expression.

 

*Hmph!* Chairman Lin knew that bullying a youth would be embarrassing no matter what today. So without further words, his Spiritual Energy surged forth, lifting a ten-meter-tall Pill Furnace through the air to land before him.

 

*Bang!* As this Pill Furnace landed, the ground trembled. Fortunately, Alchemy Central’s structure was exceptionally sturdy, or it would have surely broken a large hole in the floor.

 

“Such ease and grace, worthy of Chairman Lin!”

 

“It seems Chairman Lin’s Spiritual Energy has improved again. It is truly beyond our reach!”

 

Seeing Chairman Lin’s casual display of his Human Grade Alchemy Master power, the Elders were full of praise.

 

At this time, Qin Yichen also took out an unremarkable Pill Furnace from his chest. As soon as this Pill Furnace appeared, it immediately drew a round of mocking laughter.

 

“Pfft… what’s that? Don’t tell me it’s a Pill Furnace!”

 

“Haha, is this kid trying to be cute?”

 

“Hehe, since he’s going to lose anyway, maybe he’s just looking for excuses?”

 

“It’s fine, we weren’t expecting anything anyway, I just want to see Chairman Lin refine Pills.”

 

The Elders commented cynically. Chairman Hai also frowned. [Why is this kid so foolish!? Aren’t there plenty of Pill Furnaces in the Alchemy Room? Aren’t any of them better than this Small Pill Furnace?]

 

“*Hmph!* Ridiculous!” Chairman Lin glanced at Qin Yichen and sneered, then waved his hand, causing several piles of materials to fly over from the side.

 

Faced with everyone’s attitudes, Qin Yichen’s expression remained unchanged. He also waved his arm, and almost the same amount of materials landed before him.

 

“Oh? This kid has some skills! Looks like he might have Spirit Realm Spiritual Energy cultivation?”

 

“But isn’t he going to weigh the Spirit Medicine?”

 

“You’re thinking too much. He’s just putting on a show. Didn’t you see how he took the same materials as Chairman Lin?”

 

Qin Yichen’s display, though surprising the Elders briefly, quickly turned to mockery.

 

They were familiar with Chairman Lin’s chosen materials. They were for refining a Fifth Grade Pill… the Nourishing Spirit Pill!

 

Even they, the Elders, would find it extremely difficult to refine the Nourishing Spirit Pill.

 

Yet, this youth chose the same materials.

 

Does he really think he could refine it?

 

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