Chapter 53

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"Strange phenomena from the alchemical furnace?" Mr. Wang stared at the small alchemical furnace on the ground, his eyes wide open. "This is a phenomenon that only appears when one's alchemical skills are at the pinnacle."

His alchemical skills were among the top three in the Eastern Tang Kingdom. Even under normal circumstances, he could only occasionally produce such phenomena by chance.

After a long while, he suddenly looked up at Zhao Hao and asked, "In the Alchemical Stone Pavilion earlier, you didn't show all your skills, did you?"

Zhao Hao smiled proudly. "Even now, I might not have shown everything."

Mr. Wang was taken aback and pursued, "When I asked the Sixteenth Prince about his master, he was unwilling to say. I wonder if you can tell me now?"

"I have no other intentions; I just hope to meet that great person."

Zhao Hao said calmly, "I've already said before, no one taught me alchemy. I figured it out on my own. Believe it or not, it's up to you."

Mr. Wang, though rebuffed, was not angry. He just shook his head and sighed, "If the Sixteenth Prince doesn't want to say, I can't force it."

He turned to look at Zhao Yuan and Zhao Sheng and sighed, "I have personally tutored the First Prince and the Third Prince in alchemy. I know their levels well."

"They are quite rare among their peers, but... sigh!"

Mr. Wang didn't finish his sentence, but anyone could understand the unspoken meaning.

He glanced at Yan Zhaoge, intentionally or unintentionally.

In the old man's view, saying this much was already a clear hint to Yan Zhaoge.

If Zhao Yuan and Zhao Hao competed in alchemy, Zhao Yuan would definitely lose. If Yan Zhaoge insisted on the bet, the Sun Wheel would be like a free gift to Zhao Shili.

Even in Mr. Wang's opinion, not just Zhao Yuan, but even if Yan Zhaoge himself participated, he would definitely not be able to outdo Zhao Hao in alchemy.

After all, they had never heard of Yan Zhaoge being skilled in alchemy.

As one of the few great holy lands in the world, Guangcheng Mountain naturally had no shortage of alchemical masters.

Yan Zhaoge's lineage was profound, and he might have some skills, but to surpass Zhao Hao was too much to hope for.

Because according to Mr. Wang's estimation, apart from some techniques that Zhao Hao couldn't use due to his low martial arts level, his alchemical skills were already on par with any alchemical master in the world.

Yan Zhaoge fell silent for a moment, seemingly hesitating. He looked up at Zhao Shili, "What does His Highness Prince Jing think?"

Zhao Shili narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "With the stakes to liven up the competition, this match naturally becomes more meaningful. If Zhao Ge insists on the bet, I will accompany him."

Yan Zhaoge stared at him and suddenly smiled. "Alright, let's bet."

Zhao Shili looked at Yan Zhaoge's smile and felt something was off.

After some thought, he said, "We are comparing alchemical skills and techniques, not who has the most precious and unique elixirs or formulas."

"Everyone can just refine the same simple elixir."

"Judgment will be based on speed, elixir quality, and the amount of residual dregs. Quality comes first, then speed, and finally the amount of materials used."

Yan Zhaoge sneered, knowing that Zhao Shili was worried he might provide some secret elixir from Guangcheng Mountain to support Zhao Yuan.

His concern was not unfounded, but Yan Zhaoge didn't need to let the elixirs of Guangcheng Mountain out.

He had read many elixir formulas from the divine palace's collection, including many superior spiritual elixirs.

But from the beginning, Yan Zhaoge didn't plan to use this method.

Zhao Hao still had an indifferent attitude. "No problem, even if we compare the final quality of the elixirs, I will accompany you."

Zhao Shili glanced at Zhao Hao upon hearing this.

This young man was gradually becoming a threat to him, but he also seemed like a fat sheep.

Yan Zhaoge glanced at Zhao Hao and thought, "Yun Yun San is indeed your creation."

Although it was somewhat strange and not 100% certain, the more Yan Zhaoge looked, the more Zhao Hao's figure seemed to overlap with a legendary figure from history.

Arrogant, unwilling to be second to anyone, reckless, and sharp.

The former Martial Saint, who excelled in both alchemy and swordsmanship, Gao Zhe.

Undoubtedly, the Yun Yun San that suddenly appeared in the Eastern Tang market came from Zhao Hao.

Because of his dealings with the Alchemical Stone Pavilion, Zhao Shili and Mr. Wang knew he possessed superior alchemical skills.

The Eastern Tang emperor must also be aware.

But in his view, having another talented son was a good thing, and he naturally welcomed it.

They might think Zhao Hao had a fortuitous encounter or had been hiding his skills all along.

But they never imagined that this once ordinary Sixteenth Prince might now have a different soul in his body.

A reborn saint.

"…But why does he seem so frivolous?" Yan Zhaoge was speechless and very curious.

Because of his past habit of being high and mighty, he couldn't adjust to the difference in his current situation and hadn't adapted yet?

Or did he not want to adapt at all?

Anyway, he was frivolous enough...

Gao Zhe was arrogant in his prime, but to reach such heights, he shouldn't have been so frivolous, right?

However, for me, the more frivolous you are, the better.

Whether Gao Zhe was reborn or not, Yan Zhaoge didn't really care.

But according to the rumors, he was not friendly towards Guangcheng Mountain.

From Zhao Hao's previous words and actions, Yan Zhaoge could also sense this.

Standing on the side with Zhao Shili was for this reason.

Although he didn't understand the exact reason, since the other party dared to challenge, Yan Zhaoge would slap him back without hesitation!

"Before, we agreed to compare alchemical skills, so it naturally doesn't involve the level of elixirs or formulas." Yan Zhaoge smiled faintly. "Let's start directly."

Zhao Hao was not polite and started the furnace first.

The smoke gathered like mountains and rivers, like a real world, holding the herbs and slowly returning to the furnace, everything looking like a dream.

As Zhao Hao began to refine the elixir, smoke continuously rose, and the image of mountains and rivers appeared on the alchemical furnace again.

Everyone saw the transformation of mountains and seas, as if the sea had suddenly turned into land.

Before everyone could react, Zhao Hao slapped his hand in the air, and the smoke was all sucked back into the furnace.

The next moment, the furnace fire went out.

Everyone was stunned. "It's over?!"

Zhao Hao's gaze swept over Yan Zhaoge, Zhao Shili, and Mr. Wang, and he said casually, "Check it, if you know what you're looking for."

His gaze lingered on Yan Zhaoge for a moment, and the mockery in his eyes deepened.

The elixir Zhao Hao refined was a common healing elixir, which was almost being squeezed out of the market after the appearance of Yun Yun San.

But after Zhao Shili and Mr. Wang checked, they were both shocked. The healing elixir Zhao Hao refined was almost as effective as ordinary Yun Yun San!

Mr. Wang sighed. The Yun Yun San sold by the Alchemical Stone Pavilion was also divided into quality levels.

The highest quality was always a batch regularly refined by Zhao Hao.

Now, the healing elixir refined by Zhao Hao was almost as effective as the Yun Yun San refined by others, which made the old man sigh again.

Zhao Yuan and Zhao Sheng, on the other hand, had dark expressions.

To admit defeat directly would be too embarrassing, but if they participated in the competition, the result would be even more embarrassing.

Zhao Yuan subconsciously looked at Yan Zhaoge but still felt hopeless.

Not to mention whether Yan Zhaoge's alchemy could surpass Zhao Hao, even if it could, Yan Zhaoge couldn't substitute for him in the competition.

And alchemy was not something that could be instantly improved with a few words of guidance.

No matter how he looked at it, this competition seemed hopeless...

Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly and transmitted his inner energy to Zhao Yuan. After hearing it, Zhao Yuan's eyes gradually brightened.

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