Chapter 63: The Competition Begins

There was a square in Liu City, which was usually a place where people chatted and played.

Because the area was large enough, several arenas had been built here.

Martial Artists often went up to compete, and people also liked to gather here to watch these Martial Artists fight.

Gradually, this square in Liu City became very lively.

Today, a major competition was taking place in Liu City, and news of this competition had already spread.

People were very excited and many had been waiting here since early on; they had never seen a Pill Duel before and were full of curiosity about what was to happen next.

Stalks of spirit plants were being sent onto the arena; most of these spirit plants were Grade One or Gradeless, with a small portion being Grade Two spirit plants.

For the sake of fairness, there were two identical large cauldrons on the stage; these were alchemy furnaces.

Ji Wu was already standing on the arena, familiarizing himself with the environment.

As the scheduled time gradually approached, more and more people gathered.

Even the various Families of Liu City had sent people to watch; some Family Heads came in person, while others were led by Elders.

In some cases, both Elders and Family Heads had come.

Meanwhile, the City Lord and the Chen Family had also arrived at the viewing area.

“Has the Qin Family not arrived yet?”

City Lord Qian glanced at the arena and said indifferently.

The Chen Family Head smiled and said:

“Perhaps Qin Ming is afraid!”

City Lord Qian shook his head and said:

“Probably not. Qin Ming is quite bold; he actually dared to contradict me.”

“Since he has such courage, he shouldn't lack the nerve to come and participate in the competition.”

“It's better if he comes. I've prepared a secret weapon. As long as Qin Ming shows up, I'll make sure he dies without a place to be buried.”

The Chen Family Head's eyes gleamed with a murderous light as he spoke.

Just then, a commotion broke out in the crowd.

It turned out that Qin Ming and the Qin Family had arrived.

Qin Ming was dressed in black, his expression calm.

To those who didn't know, it would seem as if Qin Ming was going on an outing; he didn't look like he was heading for a competition at all.

“Hmph… Grandstanding!”

Seeing Qin Ming's appearance, the Chen Family Head said with displeasure.

“Brother, good luck!”

Qin Qing stood behind Qin Ming, clenching her small fists as she spoke.

“Minger, prioritize your life!” Qin Father said.

Qin Ming nodded and strode toward the arena.

“It's starting, it's starting.”

“Qin Ming is so handsome, much more so than that Ji Wu. Just by his looks alone, I feel like Qin Ming is bound to win.”

“What's the use of being handsome? Today is a Pill Duel, not a beauty contest. I heard Ji Wu has been studying Alchemy for a long time, while Qin Ming has only just started!”

“That just shows Qin Ming's Talent is higher. Qin Ming has only just started learning Alchemy and has already become a Pill Apprentice, whereas Ji Wu has been practicing for so long and is still only a Pill Apprentice!”

“…”

The people below the stage began to discuss animatedly as they watched Qin Ming walk up.

Ji Wu was also standing calmly on the arena at this time, watching Qin Ming approach.

“Qin Ming, are you perhaps afraid? Otherwise, why arrive so late?”

“Afraid?” Qin Ming shook his head and said:

“I'm just being merciful, wanting you to live a little longer.”

“Hmph, you're only good with words. Alchemy relies on true skill,” Ji Wu said, his face turning pale.

Qin Ming's tongue was truly sharp; Ji Wu had never managed to win an argument against him.

“Alright, let's begin!” Qin Ming waved his hand and said to the referee.

Qin Ming didn't have the interest to waste words with a dead man.

Since he was going to die anyway, he should just hurry up and die. What was the point of all this nonsense?