"Could it be that... I am really going to die?"
Apothecary Chen Xiao's lips quivered and his body trembled.
When Zhang Xuan first said those words, he thought that the other party was cursing him, so he didn't pay much attention to it. Now that he saw the Pill Sample Beast eating his pill and dying on the spot, he was completely shocked and even panicked.
"This..."
Seeing his state, everyone felt sour. They wanted to console him, but they didn't know what to say.
If he wasn't really going to die, how could the Pill Sample Beast die immediately after eating the pill he forged? Clearly, what the other party said was true!
"I have explained everything that needs to be explained. Who wants to challenge me next?"
Zhang Xuan scanned the surroundings.
"No... Zhang Xuan, don't be in such a hurry!" Apothecary Chen Xiao couldn't hold it in anymore and hurriedly looked over.
Previously, he addressed Zhang Xuan as a kid, but now, he had become a young friend.
"What's wrong? Apothecary Chen Xiao, are you still unconvinced and want to test it once more? "Zhang Xuan looked at him.
"No, I... I would like you to tell me why I am going to die. If you can tell me the truth, I will repay you with my life! "Apothecary Chen Xiao couldn't help but say.
There was no problem with his body. Even if he ate less and slept poorly, it shouldn't have affected his life!
Why was he, as the person involved, unaware that he was on the verge of death?
"There's no harm in telling you. When you were forging the pill previously, even though your technique and movements weren't wrong, your body seemed to be slightly stiff. Clearly, your strength was lacking compared to your will. More importantly, your skin has started to turn gray, similar to the livor mortis spots on the body of a corpse! If I'm not wrong, your exposed skin has been smeared with a type of medicinal herb to fool others. In reality, your entire body is filled with livor mortis spots! "
Zhang Xuan looked at Apothecary Chen Xiao intently.
Apothecary Chen Xiao's eyes narrowed. As though struck by lightning, he retreated backward.
Just like what the other party said, there were indeed some spots on his body. Initially, he thought that it was an ugly disease and was intending to find time to visit Master Yuanyu. After all, it didn't hurt or itch, so he didn't think much of it. Yet, it turned out to be livor mortis!
"Mister, please save me!"
Holding his breath, Apothecary Chen Xiao no longer had any doubts and clasped his fists.
He changed his address from "little friend" to "sir".
No matter who it was, no matter how old they were, they didn't want to die, especially when they knew that they were about to die.
They all wanted to see if they could continue living!
"Did you obtain some kind of treasure recently? If I'm not mistaken, you probably obtained it from a dead person. I don't know how to use it. If you want to live a little longer, it's best not to touch it anymore! "Zhang Xuan waved his hand and said no more." That's all I have to say. Take care of yourself! "
"You … you …"
Hearing his words, Apothecary Chen Xiao's body froze.
The other party was right. He had recently obtained an alchemy furnace, and it was much better than the one he had used before. He had always treated it like a treasure, caressing it every day and wanting nothing more than to sleep with it every day.
This thing was indeed obtained from a dead person. Furthermore, this person had died not long ago.
This person gave him a pill furnace because he wanted him to take revenge for him. However, the enemy was very powerful. At that time, he had only casually agreed and did not plan to do it.
After that, that person died and no longer paid any attention to him. Could it be that … he was talking about this pill furnace?
This artifact was obtained in secret. Even his descendants were unaware of it. How … did he know about it?
Apothecary Chen Xiao looked at the young man before him as though he was looking at a ghost.
"Alright, who's next?"
Ignoring the elder before him, Zhang Xuan turned to the remaining eight people.
Actually, what Chen Xiao was suffering from wasn't an illness, but a curse.
He had promised the other party to take revenge, and the other party gave him his most precious treasure. Yet, he went back on his word after obtaining it. The other party had expected this and placed a curse on the pill furnace. As long as one approached it, one would be corroded. Even though he wouldn't fall ill, he wouldn't be able to live for long!
Unless, of course, he was determined to take revenge for the other party!
Of course, Zhang Xuan wouldn't say these words out loud.
Putting aside the fact that Apothecary Chen Xiao was just a casual acquaintance of his, more importantly, the other party was an ungrateful person who went back on his word. This made him look down on him.
Zhang Xuan made two apothecaries admit defeat consecutively, leaving them speechless. No matter how foolish the remaining eight were, they could tell that he was a capable person. For a moment, they were all speechless, and none of them stepped forward.
"If you all don't wish to continue, it means that you have admitted defeat. I have won the Pill Debate!"
Zhang Xuan smiled.
"Tranquil Heart Pill can only be forged when one's mind is calm. Under normal circumstances, one would need to rest for three days. Meng Yan and Chen Xiao forged the pill in a hurry without any rest. Naturally, they would be affected by their emotions. As long as they don't forge this pill, they shouldn't be able to do anything about it!"
"That's right. Only the Tranquil Heart Pill can be affected by one's emotions and state of mind. The effects of other pills are negligible. As long as one doesn't forge the Tranquil Heart Pill, it should be fine!"
Murmurs sounded from the crowd. Then, a voice sounded.
"Allow me!"
An apothecary stood up.
He was a middle-aged man around the same age as Du Man. He had a square face and his gaze was steady and resolute.
"It's Apothecary Cheng Jiang!"
"Apothecary Cheng Jiang has the greatest potential among us. He has been an apothecary for three years, and he is already able to forge more than ten types of pills. In the future, it isn't impossible for him to surpass Guild Leader Ouyang!"
"With him around, I can rest assured!"
… …
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Initially, everyone was confident that they would be able to defeat this lad named Zhang Xuan. However, the failure of the two apothecaries, Meng Yan and Chen Xiao, dealt a huge blow to their confidence. They were in urgent need of someone to boost their morale.
"Zhang Xuan, you were able to discern the essence, aura, and spirit of an apothecary in the previous two rounds. I am truly impressed!"
Walking out from the crowd, Apothecary Cheng Jiang nodded his head with a smile.
"Apothecary Cheng Jiang, you flatter me!" Zhang Xuan replied.
"You were able to discern the killing intent emanating from Apothecary Meng Yan. If I were to continue forging the Tranquil Heart Pill, I wouldn't be able to escape your eyes. Thus, I came up with a plan to increase the difficulty of your examination. I wonder if you dare to accept it!"
Apothecary Cheng Jiang said.
"I'm willing to hear the details!"
Hearing that the other party was trying to increase the difficulty of the examination, Zhang Xuan turned to look at him.
"I have just created a new pill forging technique, and I came up with a name for it a few days ago. I have never demonstrated it to anyone before. If I were to use this to challenge you, even if you are knowledgeable, you will find it difficult to answer!" Apothecary Cheng Jiang chuckled. "Thus, I thought for a moment and decided not to let you answer the name. I only hope that you would be able to discern which pill forging techniques I have borrowed from. If you are able to name three of them, I will be willing to bow down to you!"
"You created a new pill forging technique? Incredible! "
Pill forging techniques were similar to a fighter's battle techniques. To be able to create a new pill forging technique, one was bound to be an extremely talented individual. He was destined to leave his name in the annals of history.
As long as such a person didn't die, it was only a matter of time before his name shook the world.
Hearing his words, many of the apothecaries looked at him with admiration and respect.
"Apothecary Cheng Jiang is incredible. This question is simply too difficult!"
"Indeed. Since it is a new pill forging technique, it is bound to be completely different from the original one. To discern three of them, the difficulty is much greater than just pointing out the flaws of the pill forging technique!"
"This time, Zhang Xuan is probably going to admit defeat!"
"Indeed. Given how difficult it is, even if a 3-star apothecary were to come here, they would probably be helpless, needless to say, an apprentice apothecary!"
After a moment of admiration, the crowd lamented.
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