"Yes, Master."
The square-faced young man nodded blankly, and then slowly walked up to the bronze pillar.
The square-faced youth, Guo Zhong, who was standing in front of him, had a sudden change in his expression.
His eyes, which were originally empty and lifeless, suddenly emitted a sharp light. It was as if the three souls and seven spirits that had been wandering outside for a long time had returned to their bodies.
Following that, the crowd saw Guo Zhong gently stretch out a finger and pointed at the vessel that was held up by the first bronze pillar.
Then, he took a step forward and his body swept past all the bronze pillars like a gust of wind.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
The dark flames on the bronze pillars were all ignited. Guo Zhong's movements were smooth, without the slightest hesitation. The time he used was actually only half of what Lu Yu used.
Everyone, including Qin Yi, looked at this youth named Guo Zhong in shock.
They did not expect that this seemingly dull youth who only knew how to mechanically complete Duanmu Cheng's orders was actually a genius in alchemy.
His talent was actually much higher than Lu Yu, who had been famous for a long time.
However, just when everyone was shocked by Guo Zhong's talent in alchemy, Duanmu Cheng's rough voice once again spread throughout the cave.
"You lazy bum! Compared to before, you are slower by a breath! Do you know what is the concept of a breath? "
Duanmu Cheng's spittle flew everywhere as he pointed at Guo Zhong's nose and scolded, "A breath's time is enough to destroy the whole furnace of elixirs! I think you are getting more and more outrageous! I'll fine you a month's salary! The next time you embarrass me, I'll throw you off a five hundred meter cliff! "
Everyone present, including Elder Bai He, who was familiar with Duanmu Cheng, had an ashen face and was speechless.
With Guo Zhong's talent in alchemy, if he was placed outside, he would definitely be worshipped and respected. But in Duanmu Cheng's cave, he could only be treated unfairly.
Such a stunning display of talent, not only did he not receive praise, but he was instead showered with criticism!
Everyone seemed to have seen that there was a crystal clear teardrop glistening on Guo Zhong's face.
However, to everyone's surprise, there was no expression on his square face. It was as if the three souls and seven spirits that had just returned to their original bodies were filled with disgust for this exhausted body. After staying for a while, they ran out again without looking back.
"Master, disciple knows his mistake."
A numb and emotionless voice came out from Guo Zhong's mouth. After saying this, Guo Zhong mechanically turned around and slowly left. It was as if he was unwilling to stay in front of Duanmu Cheng for a moment longer, or as if he was unwilling to waste this precious rest time.
"My good-for-nothing disciple. Although his performance this time wasn't perfect, he still passed."
Duanmu Cheng turned his head and looked at Lu Yu. His eyes flickered with brilliance as he ridiculed, "Now, you should know that I'm not deliberately making things difficult for you. With your talent in alchemy, it is indeed not worth it for this old man to help you refine the Body Returning Pill. "
Lu Yu looked as if he had been struck by lightning. He looked as if he had lost his soul and was unable to utter a single word.
For some reason, Qin Yi felt a tinge of heartache when he saw him like this.
No one knew better than him how much Lu Yu had sacrificed for the Body Returning Pill. But now, the hope that he had finally seen was about to be ruthlessly extinguished by Duanmu Cheng.
This kind of blow was something that Lu Yu could not bear.
"Alright, if there's nothing else. Leave quickly! I'm going into seclusion to refine the pill! "
Duanmu Cheng waved his hand and said, "Also, old thief Bai He, you better help me fix the door. Otherwise, I'll use some tricks to make your disciples unable to get out of bed for half a month! "
"You!"
Bai He's eyes widened. The wrinkles on his face twitched rapidly. But very quickly, his expression returned to normal. His entire body was emitting a helpless aura.
Without a doubt, facing Duanmu Cheng like this, even the great elder of the academy, Bai He, was at his wit's end.
"Brother Qin, let's go. Perhaps, if I spend some time, I can find other alchemy masters to help me refine the Body Returning Pill. "
Lu Yu lowered her gaze, but there was a trace of deep despair in her words.
"Wait."
Qin Yi gently pulled Lu Yu back and walked in front of Duanmu Cheng unhurriedly.
"Kid, what are you doing?"
Duanmu Cheng was startled by Qin Yi's sudden action. But very quickly, his face was filled with mockery, "You want to hit me? Ask the old man next to you if he agrees first. "
Bai He frowned and hurriedly said, "Little You, Brother Duanmu is the only alchemy master in the academy. The academy needs him to supply daily pills. Nothing can happen to him! "
"Senior, you've misunderstood."
Qin Yi smiled and said, "I just want Senior Duanmu to give my brother another chance."
"Chance?"
Duanmu Cheng was shocked at first, then he laughed and said, "You're dreaming! Alchemy talent is not something that can be improved in a few hours. Even if I give him a thousand chances today, he still won't be able to do it. "
"According to you, as long as someone's alchemy talent is recognized by you, you will help, right?"
A smile flashed across Qin Yi's lips as he asked unhurriedly.
"That's right."
Duanmu Cheng did not deny this. However, he still had a confident look on his face. His mocking gaze swept past Qin Yi and the other two, "However, you and that one-armed guy are both martial artists. Could it be that your talent in alchemy is stronger than his? HAHAHA! I'll make it clear today. As long as any one of you can match my disciple's speed. I'll help him refine the Rejuvenating Pill without hesitation! "
"If that's the case …" Qin Yi chuckled and said, "Then let me try."
"You?"
Duanmu Cheng was shocked at first, then he laughed out loud, "Kid, did you sleep too much?"
When Lu Yu heard that Qin Yi wanted to help him with the test, his face was filled with gratitude. But very quickly, he frowned and said in a low voice, "Brother Qin, forget it. This Senior Duanmu has a weird personality. I don't want you to be mocked by him in front of so many people like me. "
Qin Yi waved his hand and said, "Brother Lu, it's never wrong to try."
Qin Yi did not have any heroic words, but the certainty in his words made Lu Yu feel inexplicably at ease.
"Brother Qin …"
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