Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Blood Creation Pill

Jiang Chen rejected Master Qin’s kind offer.

Master Qin furrowed his brow.

Xiao Gu, afraid that Master Qin would ruin his plan again, spoke up in a hurry. "President, you see? Steward Jiang has no objections."

"This matter is settled then."

"And you can act as a witness, in case certain people lose and try to go back on their word."

At that moment, Master Qin felt a little helpless. Jiang Chen was actually still insisting on his own way.

There was nothing he could do.

Finally, he simply waved his hand and said, "Fine. If you want to compete, then compete. I won’t stop you anymore."

With that, Xiao Gu knew his scheme had succeeded.

He was thrilled.

He looked at Jiang Chen again.

"Steward Jiang, since you’ve agreed, a verbal promise isn’t enough. Let’s sign an agreement. That way, even if your master comes, I’ll have proof that your death was a suicide."

He was certain that victory was already in his grasp.

He didn’t take Jiang Chen seriously at all.

Of course, he was still worried that Jiang Chen’s master would cause trouble for him, which was why he wanted to sign an agreement with Jiang Chen.

With the agreement in hand as evidence, he wouldn’t have to worry about Jiang Chen’s master.

With a faint smile, Jiang Chen said in a calm tone, "That’s fine. Let’s sign an agreement."

Following that, Xiao Gu took out paper and ink in front of everyone.

He wrote two copies of the agreement, stating that the two would compete in Alchemy Skill, the loser would commit suicide, and it had nothing to do with anyone else.

Finally, Jiang Chen and Xiao Gu each signed their names on the agreement.

The agreement was now in effect.

Xiao Gu and Jiang Chen each took a copy.

"Good. With the evidence in hand, Steward Jiang, why don’t we start the competition right away?"

Xiao Gu gave a sinister smile and looked at Jiang Chen.

He looked as if he had Jiang Chen right where he wanted him.

Jiang Chen said indifferently, "Fine. Let’s start as soon as possible, so we don’t waste everyone’s time."

Of course, before the competition, the two of them had to decide on the Elixir they would be competing with.

Xiao Gu feigned deference to Jiang Chen. "For this competition, Steward Jiang, you can decide which Elixir we’ll refine."

"The choice is yours."

He believed that no matter what Elixir they refined, he would be able to defeat Jiang Chen.

Although Jiang Chen had previously demonstrated an impressive reserve of knowledge.

Knowing a lot didn’t necessarily mean he could do it.

However, Jiang Chen just waved his hand. "Elder Xiao, I’m afraid you won’t know how to refine the Elixir I name. You should choose instead."

Jiang Chen knew far too many Elixirs; if he named one at random, Xiao Gu might not be able to refine it.

So he handed the choice over to Xiao Gu.

Xiao Gu was so enraged by Jiang Chen’s arrogant words that he laughed.

"You brat, you’re really arrogant."

"Since you’re letting me choose, then I won’t be polite. When you lose, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance."

Xiao Gu immediately began to ponder.

After a long moment, he said with full confidence, "Then let’s refine a Second-Grade Elixir. How about the Blood Creation Pill?"

The Blood Creation Pill was a Second-Grade Elixir.

If a Martial Cultivator was injured and lost too much blood, the Blood Creation Pill could help them recover their blood, creating fresh blood within their body.

It could be said that it was a very popular Elixir.

Many Martial Cultivators would keep some on them.

It was considered an extremely common Elixir.

Of course, the Blood Creation Pill was a Second-Grade Elixir.

Xiao Gu mentioned a Second-Grade Elixir because he wanted to see if Jiang Chen could refine one. If he couldn’t, he could use the opportunity to look down on Jiang Chen.

He even had other First-Grade Elixirs as options, but he chose to first name the Second-Grade Blood Creation Pill.

He just wanted to make things difficult for Jiang Chen.

As soon as Xiao Gu mentioned the Blood Creation Pill, the onlookers immediately began to discuss it endlessly.

"The Blood Creation Pill is a Second-Grade Elixir. It’s questionable whether Steward Jiang can even refine it."

"I think it’s doubtful. If you told me Steward Jiang could refine a First-Grade Elixir, I’d believe you. But a Second-Grade Elixir? I don’t believe he can do it."

"I agree. Steward Jiang is probably going to lose his life this time."

No one was optimistic about Jiang Chen’s chances.

Including Master Qin.

But under everyone’s gaze, Jiang Chen spoke calmly, "The Blood Creation Pill it is. It’s just that I don’t have the materials for it on me."

"If someone could provide some, I would be very grateful."

What?

They heard Jiang Chen agree so calmly, and to a Second-Grade Elixir at that.

The crowd was shocked.

"Could it be that Steward Jiang can really refine a Second-Grade Elixir?"

"Is he a fool for agreeing just like that?"

After all, everyone doubted whether Jiang Chen could refine a Second-Grade Elixir.

No, many people even questioned whether Jiang Chen was an Alchemist at all.

But now, Jiang Chen had agreed to Xiao Gu’s terms in one breath, really competing with a Second-Grade Elixir.

Things had just gotten strange.

That Jiang Chen dared to agree meant one thing: he was capable of refining a Second-Grade Elixir.

Master Qin’s eyes lit up.

Even in the Alchemy Master Guild, not many people could refine a Second-Grade Elixir—definitely a number you could count on two hands.

Coincidentally, Xiao Gu was one of the Alchemists who could refine a Second-Grade Elixir.

Master Qin even knew that Xiao Gu could almost refine a Silver Quality Second-Grade Elixir.

His Alchemy Skill was extremely accomplished.

Even Xiao Gu himself was startled by Jiang Chen’s words.

He couldn’t believe it.

He began to wonder inwardly.

’This guy... can he really refine a Second-Grade Elixir?’

’How is that possible?’

It seemed his attempt to make things difficult for Jiang Chen had failed.

Jiang Chen’s agreement was completely beyond his expectations.

Of course, even so, Xiao Gu was still full of confidence in himself.

He smiled at Jiang Chen. "Steward Jiang, since you’re satisfied, let’s just get started."

"As for the materials, I have plenty here. These are for you."

Soon, Xiao Gu took out a large amount of materials for refining the Blood Creation Pill from his Spatial Ring and generously handed them to Jiang Chen.

In his eyes, Jiang Chen was already a dead man, so wasting a few materials didn’t matter.

If Jiang Chen killed himself, it would all be worth it.

At this moment, Jiang Chen’s expression was calm, and he remained composed.

He didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted Xiao Gu’s materials.

With just a glance, he could see there were enough materials for three attempts.

From the materials, it was clear that Xiao Gu only knew one method for refining the Blood Creation Pill.

Jiang Chen, on the other hand, could refine the Blood Creation Pill using more than a dozen different methods.

Each of which required different materials.

The materials Xiao Gu had provided could only be used for one specific method.

After taking the materials, Jiang Chen flicked his white robe, blowing away the dust on the ground, and sat down cross-legged.

SWISH!

With a wave of his hand, he summoned his Pill Furnace.

It was only a Bronze Pill Furnace, but this furnace was a Treasure Level artifact. It was the one Jiang Chen had bought from the Treasure Elephant Pavilion for over a million.

’This kid is really calm. He definitely won’t be this composed when it’s time for him to die.’

Xiao Gu didn’t say much more. He glanced at Jiang Chen and also sat down cross-legged.

The two of them began their alchemy in the plaza.

This made many of the young Alchemists extremely excited.

Because this was also a learning opportunity.

After all, the chance to see Xiao Gu personally perform alchemy was rare.

Everyone stared at Xiao Gu.

Basically, although everyone was looking forward to Jiang Chen’s performance, they had no confidence in him.

The outcome seemed to have been decided long ago: Jiang Chen’s defeat was certain.