The four-hour time limit was finally over.
The nine disciples stopped and retracted their hands, ending the refining process.
Only Lu Mingyang was sweating profusely and was still fiddling with the cauldron.
Han Qiusheng knocked on the table with his finger and said in a deep voice, "Time's up!"
"Now, take out the pills you just refined and hand them to Deacon Du. I'll judge the quality and rank you!"
Ji Tianxing and the eight disciples took out the pills they refined and handed them to Du Wu.
Only Lu Mingyang sat on the spot dejectedly and looked at the cauldron gloomily.
Black smoke was still rising from the cauldron and a burnt smell was constantly wafting out.
The few disciples closer to him could not help but chuckle.
Immediately after, Du Wu handed the first batch of pills to Han Qiusheng.
There were a total of three pills in this batch. Han Qiusheng picked up the pills and observed them carefully before announcing the results.
"Wei Jinhong successfully refined three pills. The Spirit Accumulation Pill has one pattern, the Green Jade Pill has no pattern, and the Heart Nourishing Pill has one pattern. There are a total of three pills with two patterns."
When he heard Han Qiusheng's words, the disciple called Wei Jinhong was stunned and revealed a puzzled expression.
He was not the only one. The other disciples were also stunned and looked at Han Qiusheng in confusion.
Only Ji Tianxing, Shi Jingcheng, and Yi Mo remained calm, as if they had a card up their sleeves.
Han Qiusheng swept his gaze across everyone with a dignified expression and said in a deep voice, "Looking at your puzzled faces, you must want to ask me what pill patterns mean, right?"
Although the disciples did not speak, they all nodded secretly.
Han Qiusheng shot a glance at Shi Jingcheng and opened his mouth to say, "Shi Jingcheng, you explain to them what pill marks mean!"
Being named by Han Qiusheng, Shi Jingcheng revealed a smug smile as though he had received a great honor.
He hurriedly stood up and said confidently, "The so-called pill patterns are the patterns on the surface of the pill. The higher the quality of the pill, the more pill patterns there are."
Han Qiusheng nodded and gestured for him to sit down before lecturing everyone, "Do you understand now?"
"I let you try refining pills but did not explain the pill patterns to you because I wanted you to study and learn."
"From identifying medicinal herbs and prescribing to refining pills today, I have always taught you half of it and let you learn the other half by yourself. This is how I train you!"
"I did not expect you to still not understand. You really disappoint me!"
The few disciples who were being reprimanded immediately looked ashamed and lowered their heads in fear and trepidation.
Then, Han Qiusheng picked up the second batch of pills and observed them for a while.
"Wu Lishan has successfully concocted three pills with a total of three veins."
Then it was the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth batch.
Han Qiusheng also announced the results of the four disciples in turn.
"Di Bufan has successfully refined three elixirs with a total of two elixir veins."
"Gu Jianming only managed to concoct two pills, with a total of one pill pattern."
"Nie Hao has successfully concocted three pills with a total of four pill veins."
"Ye …"
The results of these six disciples were mediocre in Han Qiusheng's eyes. The one with the best performance was only able to refine four pill patterns.
Next, it was the seventh batch of pills.
After observing for a while, Han Qiusheng's expression softened and he said in a gratified tone, "Yi Mo successfully refined three pills with eight patterns."
Hearing this, Shi Jingcheng, who was originally nervous, suddenly heaved a sigh of relief and revealed a proud smile.
Sure enough, after Han Qiusheng observed the eighth batch of pills, he announced, "Shi Jingcheng successfully refined three pills with nine patterns!"
Yi Mo's face immediately darkened. He looked at Shi Jingcheng unwillingly and his eyes were filled with anger.
Shi Jingcheng's face was full of smiles. He was beaming with joy and had a smug attitude.
Although Ji Tianxing and Lu Mingyang's results had not been announced, he already had victory in his hands. He thought that he would win without a doubt!
As far as he was concerned, neither Lu Mingyang nor Ji Tianxing had ever practiced pill refining.
They would thank the heavens if they could successfully refine three pills. They would definitely not surpass him!
To Shi Jingcheng, the generous reward of first place belonged to him!
At this moment, it was Lu Mingyang's turn.
Han Qiusheng looked at a broken pill and a pile of black ashes on the table and could not help but frown. He said expressionlessly, "Lu Mingyang failed the test."
He only said a few words and did not make any comments.
Several disciples all showed a mocking smile, secretly sizing up Lu Mingyang, their eyes were somewhat playful.
Especially Shi Jingcheng. Not only did he reveal a contemptuous smile, he could not help but curl his lips as if he was very disdainful of Lu Mingyang.
"The last batch of pills. This is Ji Tianxing's."
Han Qiusheng picked up the three pills on the table and observed them one by one.
When he saw the first Spirit Accumulation Pill, he could not help but raise his eyebrows and glance at Ji Tianxing with a surprised look.
Then, he put down the Spirit Accumulation Pill and picked up the second Green Jade Pill.
When he saw the patterns on the surface of the Green Jade Pill, his eyes flashed and he was even more surprised.
When it came to the third Heart Nourishing Pill, his eyes suddenly widened and he looked at Ji Tianxing with a face full of surprise.
Looking at his expression and reaction, it was as if he had seen something unbelievable!
All the disciples in the hall saw Han Qiusheng's reaction.
The few disciples revealed doubtful expressions and secretly sized up Ji Tianxing.
Only Shi Jingcheng's expression changed and he vaguely had a bad premonition. He glanced sideways at Ji Tianxing with eyes full of vigilance and hostility.
Although he guessed that Ji Tianxing might have achieved amazing results, which was why Deacon Han was so surprised.
But logic told him that it was absolutely impossible!
How could a guy who was locked up in the Black Wind Cave for more than ten days and did not have time to learn alchemy surpass him, a genius who was proficient in alchemy?
At this moment, Shi Jingcheng's emotions were very complicated and he was somewhat uneasy.
He stared at Han Qiusheng and his nerves were tense as he waited for the results.
Finally, Han Qiusheng revealed a face full of smiles and said in a gratified tone, "Ji Tianxing successfully refined three pills with a total of 12 pill patterns!"
When his voice fell, the hall fell silent instantly.
All the disciples widened their eyes and revealed looks of disbelief.
Especially Shi Jingcheng, who was dumbstruck like a wooden chicken and was petrified.
He only came back to his senses after a moment and growled indignantly, "That's impossible! 12 pill patterns? Could it be that every single one of his pills reached four patterns? "
"He's not proficient in alchemy and was even locked up in the Black Wind Cave for half a month. He had no time to practice at all. Even a genius like me who's proficient in alchemy can't refine every single pill to four patterns! "
Shi Jingcheng's emotions were so shocked and indignant that he lost his voice and roared for everyone to hear clearly.
The hall immediately quietened down. Han Qiusheng frowned and said in a low voice, "Shi Jingcheng! Although you refined nine pill patterns, this result is still considered outstanding. "
"But you're too conceited. Do you dare to call yourself a genius in alchemy with such results?"
"If you don't believe that someone else refined 12 pill patterns, then come and see for yourself!"
Shi Jingcheng's expression was ugly to the extreme. After hesitating for a moment, he got up and walked to Han Qiusheng's side and picked up the three pills to observe carefully.
When he saw clearly that there were indeed 12 pill patterns in those three pills, his face turned pale and his entire body trembled.
He raised his head to look at Ji Tianxing and saw that Ji Tianxing was also looking at him with a cold smile, his eyes full of contempt.
Shi Jingcheng suddenly recalled what Ji Tianxing said to him before the test started.
Humiliation!
This result was not only a huge blow to him, but it was also a severe humiliation!
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