Chapter 1892 - 1895: Shen Qiang's Elixir Pills Might Not Pass the First Round
Chapter 1892 - 1895: Shen Qiang's Elixir Pills Might Not Pass the First Round
Upon hearing the elder's commentary on the Elixir Pills competition, the livestream chat exploded."Damn, who is this old guy? How dare he talk like that? My brother Shen is already so impressive, and he still dares to say my brother Shen can't even make it into the top sixteen of the Elixir Pills competition. Where does he get the nerve?"
"So disgusting. Someone get rid of this old guy. Our Lord Qiang is handsome, rich, and incredibly powerful. Taking first place isn't a big deal for him. Isn't he afraid of being struck by lightning for talking like this?"
"This old man's IQ is touching! The elixirs of our Bao Qiang are a unique existence!"
"Humph, Wang Yi will definitely prove this old guy's nonsense wrong with his abilities!"
Many cultivators who support Shen Qiang were enraged.
But more cultivators appeared to be taking malicious pleasure in the situation.
"Ha, I told you Shen Qiang isn't capable. You said I wasn't professional enough. Do you believe now? This teacher's name is Song, and he's an alchemist. Although he didn't make it into the top one hundred alchemists, he's famous. If he says Shen Qiang is not capable, then Shen Qiang really isn't capable."
"Exactly, Master Song is like a pillar in the alchemist circle. Although he's not at the top, his eye power and experience are unmatched by ordinary individuals. Whether it's Lord Qiang or Bao Qiang, I'm telling you, it doesn't matter. This Elixir Pills competition isn't about who's the strongest, but who has the best skills!"
"Haha, alchemists have high status and wouldn't speak recklessly. Talking about selling three hundred little demon pills or how many Gathering Qi Powders were sold is useless. Professionals don't speak recklessly, right? Shen Qiang is just a businessman, and within the alchemist circle, his status is definitely worthless."
"Well said, just stay quietly in the Provincial City with your group of demons. People like us who uphold righteousness don't go out of our way to trouble Shen Qiang, so he should be grateful. Yet, Shen Qiang still wants to squeeze into the highly esteemed alchemist circle. Does he deserve it?"
"Hehe, so true. It's exactly how I feel. The despised ones are not just evil outsiders, but those who are blatantly evil yet insist on posing as just. Shen Qiang, do you have that qualification?"
The skeptical voices in the livestream created a barrage war instantly.
Compared to the irritable atmosphere and the profane words in the livestream room, the area where the leaders of the Cultivation World were sitting appeared much more peaceful.
"Daoist Song's level in alchemy is considered upper-middle tier in the Cultivation World, although there's quite a gap between him and the Thirty-two Skillful Hands or the Four Little Pills. His analysis isn't without reason. The elixir pills Shen Qiang currently produces and sells well are just a few types of low-grade products. The high-rank pills cannot yet verify their effectiveness, so..." the acting Sect Leader Baili Qingyu of the Kunlun Sword Sect said hesitantly.
Hearing this, the Golden Summit Resident of the Emei Sword Sect furrowed her eyebrows lightly and said: "Sect Leader Baili is somewhat reasonable, but our Emei Sword Sect's purchased Yuexiaohua Elixir Pills don't seem to have any issues so far. Those who consumed them show no signs of facial or skin aging."
"Being able to consume the Yuexiaohua Elixir Pills indicates they are wealthy and surely maintain themselves regularly. Moreover, it's only been half a year since the Yuexiaohua Elixir Pills were introduced, so this proves nothing," another leader said.
These words made the Golden Summit Resident fall silent, and her expression turned slightly hesitant.
Seeing this, Ji Liangyuan, representing Ji Family, who came on behalf of the Long Chang, said in a deep voice: "Alchemists, as producers of elixirs, naturally have the most say regarding the quality of elixir pills. If Shen Qiang's elixir pills were really that good, how could so many people not recognize him?"
These words caused Bai Shiyi and Weisheng Zhimei's expressions to turn cold.
"My mother consumed Shen Qiang's Jiazi Pill, and now she's healthy and vigorous," Bai Shiyi said.
Ji Liangyuan chuckled: "Well, since Shen Qiang is your son-in-law, of course, you would say that."
Bai Shiyi helplessly chose silence, and Xu Family's representative, Xu General Affairs, also felt powerless. Their close relationship with Shen Qiang made it impossible to speak for him effectively.
Weisheng Zhimei smiled: "It's just a prediction, doesn't represent anything."
At this moment, another leader smiled and said: "The alchemist circle isn't big, everyone knows in their heart who's capable or not. Talents are like pregnancies; with time, they will surely be visible. Since Daoist Song evaluates Shen Qiang like this, he must have a point."
The others nodded in agreement.
"Chu Xiaotian, the favored one of the heavens, may not be Shen Qiang's match in single combat, but in alchemy, his talent and accuracy can definitely crush Shen Qiang."
"Yes, it's inevitable. Any of the alchemists in the top one hundred can easily surpass Shen Qiang."
"These words are also true. If Shen Qiang were capable, why hasn't he made it onto the alchemist top one hundred list?"
"Exactly, as an alchemist, if he can't make it into the top one hundred list, doesn't that make him a failure?"
These words caused Weisheng Zhimei to get infuriated and retort in a disdainful laugh: "In this world, regardless of the matter, there is no shortage of experts when there's attention. People echo others' words, listen to someone casually speak, and think they're experts too."
"Can you make elixirs? What kind of pill surpasses Shen Qiang's? Can't say it? Then keep your mouth shut, don't flaunt meaninglessly and make a joke of yourself."
Immediately, several leaders remained silent.
Because they understood that if they continued, it might provoke Weisheng Zhimei, and their homes could be troubled. The female cultivators of the Cultivation World are somewhat associated with Baihua Palace; the thought of a possible mightiness at home made them wisely choose silence.
Not only this, but just then, Jingsheng Chan from the Seventy-two Ancient Temples also arrived.
Leaders from other medium and small sects also arrived one after another.
Following them closely were various Loose Cultivators.
And the Three-four Skillful Hands' numerous alchemists, with Chu Xiaotian, Lin Fenghang, and a particularly young man at the forefront, clearly divided into three groups, with differences in closeness or distance, making it crystal clear.
Among them, the flauntingly proud and sneering Chu Xiaotian was undoubtedly the most arrogant.
Lin Fenghang appeared honest and thoroughly stable.
And the particularly young man had eyes full of curiosity.
In the second-floor surveillance room of the gymnasium, watching these people enter the venue, the Medicine King Valley Master sitting in front of the surveillance feed turned around to earnestly look at Qin Yurou, whose beautiful eyes were full of expectation while searching for Shen Qiang on the surveillance screen, and sighed.
"Yurou, there's something I need to tell you in advance."
Qin Yurou, surprised, looked curious.
The Medicine King Valley Master sighed and then said: "I just received news that Shen Qiang's elixir pills are likely unable to pass the first round."
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