Chapter 295: Alchemy Competition

"Next, I won't be lecturing. Instead, I'll have you all compete and exchange pointers on your Alchemy attainments."

Kong Ping laughed. Inside the hall, everyone was puzzled…

An Alchemy competition?

Why was there an Alchemy competition all of a sudden?

Xiao Fan was confused, not quite understanding what this meant.

Exchanging pointers on Alchemy attainments!

To put it simply, it was a competition.

However, in the past, competitions were usually held on the summit of Danding Peak, never in the Lecture Hall.

Moreover, it seemed like not much time had passed since the last competition. Why was another one starting already?

Some of the more clever individuals turned their gazes toward Xiao Fan.

The only difference between today and usual was the addition of one Xiao Fan!

And in reality, it truly was because of Xiao Fan.

As he spoke, Kong Ping patted the Storage Pouch at his waist. Ten Pill Furnaces flew out from within and landed in the hall.

Xiao Fan sized up these ten Pill Furnaces. Each one was as tall as a person, heavy and ancient—they were actually Profound Rank High Grade Magical Artifacts!

Long Caiwei had only recently entered Danding Peak, so she had never seen an Alchemy competition before.

The same was true for Ji Bofeng; he had only been at Danding Peak for two days and was not yet familiar with its ways.

If he knew that Kong Ping was doing all this entirely for Xiao Fan, one wondered if he would go mad with jealousy.

Kong Ping looked at Xiao Fan. Seeing that the latter looked somewhat surprised, he was quite satisfied.

Brat, I don't believe I can't keep you here… Kong Ping thought to himself.

Learning the theoretical knowledge of Alchemy was a dull and tedious affair. Therefore, when he saw Xiao Fan today, he had a sudden inspiration and decided to use a big move.

He would let the Disciples perform Alchemy in public.

Watching batches of Medicinal Pills take form would make anyone feel an itch to try it for themselves.

When that time came…

Xiao Fan would surely yearn for Danding Peak even more. The first step of his plan would be achieved.

While thinking this, various Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines flew out from Kong Ping's Storage Pouch…

The variety was complete and the quantity was massive, enough to refine a hundred batches of pills.

The many Disciples were shocked once again. One must know that in past competitions, all Disciples had to provide their own Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines.

But today…

Everyone's eyes widened as they stared at Kong Ping.

"These Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines are provided for your use in Alchemy today."

Kong Ping smiled, his expression calm, though his heart was aching terribly…

He had brought out at least a hundred thousand Spirit Stones' worth of medicinal ingredients. It would be strange if he didn't feel the sting…

But to attract Xiao Fan, he felt it was worth it.

Upon receiving confirmation, the shock on the Disciples' faces grew even deeper…

What was going on today?

Only Xiao Fan himself was unaware of how great a sacrifice Kong Ping had made.

He's really rich… Xiao Fan lamented, thinking that Alchemists were indeed wealthy and powerful!

Ji Bofeng was also a bit dazzled. This Danding Peak was simply too impressive…

He felt that his future prospects were limitless.

Long Caiwei's small mouth was wide open. She had been following Kong Ping for a while now and understood a fair amount about the value of medicinal ingredients.

The ingredients Kong Ping had brought out were worth at least a hundred thousand Spirit Stones!

Even if they sold the entire Long family, it wouldn't amount to a hundred thousand Spirit Stones!

And yet, Kong Ping had actually brought them out for everyone to use for Alchemy!

One must know that when provided to Disciples for an Alchemy competition, most of these ingredients would go to waste.

They were essentially being thrown away for nothing.

That was why before learning Alchemy, one usually underwent a long apprenticeship before getting the chance to try it firsthand.

Among the Danding Peak Disciples present, only a few had reached the level of a First-Rank Alchemist…

There were even those who had never refined a pill before.

Kong Ping looked at the astonished crowd and said with a smile, "Alright, everyone can participate. You've been at Danding Peak for quite some time now; it's time to see your level of refinement."

The crowd bowed in unison…

"Thank you, First Seat."

Their voices were even louder than before. Xiao Fan could hear that they seemed extremely excited…

This made him a bit suspicious. Why was this group of Disciples so excited?

Had they never refined pills before?

He naturally didn't know how hard it was for these Disciples within Danding Peak.

Alchemy was equivalent to burning money. Everyone knew how high the value of a single batch of Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines was.

If the furnace exploded or the batch was ruined…

Then it was all for nothing.

As for Xiao Fan…

Inside the star chart.

There were mountains of Spirit Medicines and Spiritual Plants.

An ancient bronze alchemy furnace.

Using Top Grade Fire Spirit Stones to start the fire…

He simply couldn't comprehend the hardships of these people.

"It wouldn't do without a prize. How about this: for this Alchemy competition, the first-place winner will be awarded a Fourth-Rank Nine Yang Pill."

Kong Ping smiled, once again paying a heavy price.

A Fourth-Rank Nine Yang Pill, when consumed, could boost one's cultivation. For someone in the Tongtian Realm, a single pill could basically allow them to Breakthrough a minor Realm.

"What… a Nine Yang Pill!"

"My god… a Nine Yang Pill."

"Is it true… Elder…"

"…"

This group of Inner Sect Disciples naturally knew what a Nine Yang Pill was.

That was a precious pill that could raise one's cultivation by a minor Realm…

"Nine Yang Pill?"

Xiao Fan murmured. Clearly, he didn't know the effects of this pill.

He only heard that it was a Fourth-Rank pill.

Seeing that Xiao Fan didn't understand, Long Caiwei leaned into his ear and explained.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan nodded…

He once again realized how wealthy and powerful Alchemists were.

Not counting all those Spirit Medicines and Spiritual Plants, a Fourth-Rank pill was being used as a prize…

Truly domineering!

What he didn't know was that Kong Ping's heart was already bleeding…

He still had to force a smile.

There was no other way; he had to appear wealthy and powerful to showcase the Bufan nature of an Alchemist.

All to trick Xiao Fan into coming here!!!