On the training ground of the City Lord's Mansion, after everyone had arrived, Quan Quan slowly walked up to the competition stage under the escort of several subordinates. He looked around at everyone and cupped his fists, saying in a clear voice, "Friends, I am honored that you are willing to honor me with your presence. Today, everyone is here for the Zhen Family's treasures. I still have my original plan. The treasures will be returned to the closest family members of the Zhen Family first. Those who meet the requirements, please step forward. " “
After a commotion, more than 30 people stood out.
"Then, friends who meet the requirements, please tell us about your relationship with the Zhen Family and present strong evidence for me and the other managers to judge. Quan Zhen said.
"I am the cousin of the Zhen Family's horse breeder."
"I am a herb gatherer from Ying Shan Village. The Zhen Family often buys my herbs."
"I specially dump the dregs for the Zhen Family." “
…
As the unreliable people were eliminated one by one, there were only about 10 people left. Finally, someone said, "I am the third generation Zhen Family's direct descendant from Yunzhou Prefecture. I am from the same clan as the Zhen Family in Chang Capital. “
The next few people were not from the five servers.
"I am the Lord Zhen's direct descendant, Zhen Xianshu." Zhen Xianshu's cold voice sounded.
Although her voice was not loud and even sounded sad, everyone who heard it looked over and reacted strongly.
During the judging, someone immediately retorted, "Zhen Xianshu joined the Family Shen long ago. She can't be considered a member of the Zhen Family." “
"How dare the Family Shen act so shamelessly."
"She can't be considered a member of the Zhen Family." “
Everyone was talking at once. Most people were against Zhen Xianshu. Actually, the person who made the final decision was Quan Zhen. However, a mountain could not accommodate two tigers. He was unwilling to cooperate with the Family Shen.
He immediately said, "Since everyone agrees that Zhen Xianshu is not related to the Zhen Family, I will announce that she does not meet the requirements."
"The City Lord is wise."
"Yes, we can't break the rules."
"I think that even the male members of the Zhen Family who are not from the five servers will meet the requirements."
Zhen Xianshu was furious when she heard everyone talking at once. Just as she was about to explode, Munin quickly stopped her. At the same time, he said, "If my third sister is not a member of the Zhen Family, then am Zhen Mowu?" “
"Zhen Mowu?" Everyone was surprised. Wasn't he killed by the bandits? Why was he here now? But no matter what the reason was, Zhen Mowu was the original owner of those treasures. Who could be more justified than him?
This time, no one had anything to say.
Quan Frame was the only one who looked surprised. He sized Mu Ning up quietly. He was already prepared to deal with Mu Ning if Mu Ning revealed the truth. However, after waiting for a long time, Mu Ning's expression remained calm. He didn't even look at him.
After the evaluation, there were only seven people who met the requirements.
Quan Zhen immediately announced the rules. "For this competition, those who meet the requirements and feel that their alchemy skills are not up to standard can ask someone to help them. You can also assist from the side. Prepare your own alchemy equipment and I will provide the ingredients. Everyone will be the same. You will have to refine the same type of medicine, phosphorescent powder. You have four hours. I will give all of the Zhen Family's treasures to those who achieve superior quality. If there is more than one person, the person closest to the Zhen Family will be chosen. " “
The others were very surprised. Phosphorescent powder was very common, but it was not very valuable. It was mainly used for special purposes such as revealing secret messages.
It was easy to refine, but it was extremely difficult to achieve superior quality. Not many people in the Heng Dynasty could do it.
Munin was the only one who was calm. He already knew all of this.
When Zhen Mowu was interrogated by Zhang Yu, he had no choice but to reveal the method to open the family heirloom.
There were two methods. The first was to refine phosphorescent powder. Outsiders had to reach the level of sacred medicine to open it.
It was said that the Zhen Family had a special alchemy method passed down from their ancestors. As long as one used superior quality phosphorescent powder, the secret within the jade pendant would be revealed. As for how to do it, even Zhen Mowu was not clear.
Thus, Quan Zhen had meticulously prepared this gambling match.
The second method was much simpler. However, ordinary people could not do it. It was to use divine sense to examine the jade pendant. In truth, the jade pendant was something like a jade slip.
At the same time, a skilled craftsman had carved very small characters inside. Only when the phosphorescent powder reached the required level could it be projected.
Using divine sense to examine the jade pendant was also divided into Zhen Family members and outsiders.
Cultivators with the Zhen Family's bloodline could drip a drop of blood on the jade pendant. As long as they were at the third layer of the Nourishment Realm, they would be able to examine the contents. As for outsiders, they would have to forcefully examine the jade pendant. They would need to be at least at the Furnace Realm and could easily damage it.
Up until now, only Munin was clear about Quan Zhen's plans. From the way he looked at him, it was possible that he would think of a way to capture him and interrogate him after the gambling match was over.
After Quan Zhen finished explaining the rules, the eight people who met the requirements all asked others to help them. Even Munin was no exception.
He naturally asked Zhen Xianshu to refine the phosphorescent powder. Although there would be no suspense if he did it, he would be exposed. That was because Zhen Mowu was truly ignorant and incompetent when he was alive. He simply did not know how to refine medicine.
After everyone walked onto the stage, the gambling match officially began. Munin silently sat beside Zhen Xianshu without saying anything.
When the others saw this, they all looked at him with disdain. So this was how the surviving Zhen Family's direct descendant was. He didn't seem to know how to refine medicine at all.
As for Zhen Xianshu, she had long since known about Zhen Mowu's background. Naturally, she was not surprised and began to refine the phosphorescent powder by herself.
As time passed, the essence of the herbs was refined. Zhen Xianshu found it increasingly difficult to refine them. At this moment, Munin's voice rang out, "Third Sister, throw in three grams of Cloudphosphor Stone …"
"Don't disturb me." Zhen Xianshu raised her eyebrows impatiently. She had completely forgotten that she had promised Munin when she was feeling sad yesterday.
After that, Munin couldn't bear to watch any longer. He couldn't help but give her pointers. However, Zhen Xianshu didn't believe him at all. Her expression became more and more unsightly. She even began to hate her only remaining relative.
With Zhen Xianshu's alchemy skills, it was impossible for her to refine high quality phosphorescent powder. Now that her mood had been ruined by Munin, she had made a mistake. Soon, the entire furnace of phosphorescent powder was about to be burnt.
Munin was anxious. Although he knew what to do, once he made a move, it definitely wouldn't be the Zhen Family's method. With so many alchemists present, there was no way he could hide it. At that time, it would cause other troubles.
"Third Sister, you promised to believe me yesterday. Now, everything is about to be burnt. Can you believe me just this once? I have obtained the Zhen Family's secret. Although I'm not good at alchemy, in terms of alchemy knowledge, I'm much better than you. "Munin earnestly persuaded.
Seeing that things had gotten to this point, Zhen Xianshu could only give it a try. She gritted her teeth and followed Munin's instructions. In the end, she was surprised to find that the medicinal essences in the furnace were gradually fusing. The situation was developing in a good direction.
Thus, she no longer stubbornly followed Munin's instructions.
"Look, that idiot from the Zhen Family is actually pointing." A youth from the Zhen Family's branch family laughed.
"Pretending to know when you don't know? Who are you trying to fool? At least he has some brains. If he was still sitting there foolishly like before, our Zhen Family's face would be completely lost by him. " Another person chimed in.
"I don't know what the main family was thinking back then. They actually allowed a trash like him to escape with the Zhen Family's secret. They thought that he could revive the Zhen Family, but in reality, the Zhen Family's reputation has been ruined. Speaking of which, we branch family members have to clean up this mess."
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The eight alchemists' standards were not bad. Along the way, there were no explosions. However, one of them was charred. It was Zhen Xianshu, who had almost failed. She barely managed to hold on.
However, all the experts present could tell. Naturally, they did not think highly of Zhen Xianshu. They felt that the Zhen Family's lineal descendant did not live up to her name. She was known as the Zhen Family's lineal descendant, but she was charred when refining phosphorescent powder.
As for the other bastard, he was a fool. It was laughable that he pretended to point blindly for the sake of his reputation.
Soon, the other seven alchemists refined phosphorescent powder. One of them was of inferior quality, while the other three were of medium quality. What shocked everyone was that there was actually someone who refined superior quality phosphorescent powder. Furthermore, there was more than one person.
They were sent by Zhen Fuming's Zhen Family and another Xinglin family, the Qu Family.
As for Zhen Xianshu, who was still sweating and refining, she was automatically ignored by everyone.
Zhen Fuming's Zhen Family had already started arguing with the Qu Family.
"Our Yunzhou Prefecture's Zhen Family has the same great-grandfather as the Chang Capital's Zhen Family. Every year, we have a lot of business dealings. We are definitely closer than your Qu Family." The Zhen Family's branch family members spoke first.
The Qu Family's people were not to be outdone. "Our Qu Family's adopted son was once a personal disciple of the Zhen Family's old master …"
The subordinates and juniors of both parties were arguing fervently. Of course, the people in charge still maintained their composure.
Finally, Quan Zhen spoke. "Everyone, please calm down. The gambling fight is not over yet. It won't be too late to judge after the last alchemist finishes refining."
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