The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 1508 Praise and Killing
"Lin Chen is actually a high-level alchemist?"

Yao Xuanji blinked, her eyes filled with confusion and disbelief.

Is Lin Chen really that skilled at alchemy?
She had spent a long time with Lin Chen before, so didn't she know what level Lin Chen's alchemy skills were?
Moreover, the alchemy skills Lin Chen had previously learned were only for refining pills usable in the Wilderness Realm, and had nothing to do with high-grade immortal pills.

Upon closer reflection, it's indeed possible for Lin Chen to pass the level by refining mid-grade pills. However, the next round will inevitably involve high-grade pills, at which point his secret will likely be exposed.

The second round of the competition continues.

The competition format remains the same, but with slight changes.

One hundred people were divided into groups to refine pills, with eight people advancing from each group to the final thirty-two.

With only 100 teams advancing to the top 8, the elimination rate is 92%, which is quite brutal.

The competition rules were simple: the organizers announced the names of a set of pills, numbered from the beginning, and gave the participants half a day and a set of medicinal materials for each type of pill. After completing the first type of pill, the participants could start the second type. The winner was determined by the number of types of pills completed after half a day.

All refined pills must be of a quality above the standard; otherwise, they will not be counted. In the case of the same quantity, the one with higher quality wins.

This round tests the alchemist's overall strength. It tests not only the alchemist's complete mastery of the pills, but also their proficiency, speed, and other aspects. Any deficiency in any aspect will lead to elimination in the end.

Lin Chen was not afraid. After passing the previous rounds of alchemy assessments, Lin Chen found that his alchemy skills were actually better than he had thought.
There were four groups in total, with each group lasting half a day. Lin Chen was assigned to the second group, and coincidentally, Zeng Tongxiu was also in the second group.

In the waiting area for the match, Zeng Tongxiu walked past Lin Chen, then pretended to be surprised as if he had just noticed Lin Chen.

"Lin Chen, we're actually in the same group!"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Yes, what a coincidence."

Zeng Tongxiu laughed and said, "I invited you to compete in alchemy before, but you refused. Now we've run into each other."

Lin Chen hummed in agreement but didn't say anything.

Zeng Tongxiu naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to provoke: "This round is going to be quite difficult. All the pills being refined are high-level pills, and the elimination rate is over 90%. Do you have the confidence to break through?"

Lin Chen calmly replied, "You'll know once you try."

Zeng Tongxiu exclaimed with surprise, "I used to say that the White Crane Immortal Sect didn't have any powerful alchemists, but I was wrong. You were able to pass through all the challenges and enter the top 400, which is already very impressive. Judging from your confidence, you can definitely go even further."

Zeng Tongxiu's voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of those around him.

Praise me?

Praise for killing?

Lin Chen sneered inwardly. This tactic was really childish. They were just praising him to the skies in front of everyone now, and then, after he was eliminated, they would pretend to feel sorry but actually mock him to vent their anger.

Lin Chen even anticipated what the other party would say.

"I thought you, Lin Chen, could break the White Crane Immortal Sect's lack of skill in alchemy, but it turns out I overestimated you..."

"You disciples of the White Crane Immortal Sect are good at fighting, but alchemy is not suitable for you. You should stay away from it in the future."

Such words might have an effect on others, but they would have no effect on Lin Chen whatsoever.

Lin Chen remained calm: "Our White Crane Immortal Sect has never been good at alchemy, so we came here with the purpose of learning. Your Twin Dragons Sect is a major alchemy sect, famous throughout the continent. You are the sect leader's true disciple and the future successor of the Twin Dragons Sect. Your alchemy skills are superb. You will definitely win in the end and take the title of Pill King this time, right?"

Zeng Tongxiu's smile froze.

What the hell!

I tried to flatter you to death, and you came back with something even more amazing!
King of Pills?

Zeng Tongxiu quickly glanced around and, sure enough, many people were looking at him with hostility, clearly regarding him as a formidable competitor.

Zeng Tongxiu quickly denied it: "No way, I'm just like you, I'm here to learn..."

Lin Chen chuckled: "Fellow Daoist Zeng, while it's true that one should be humble, excessive humility is hypocrisy. You didn't say that before. The Twin Dragons Sect's alchemy skills are second to none on the continent. How could these people be your match? The title of Pill King is already in your pocket..."

Zeng Tongxiu's face turned almost white.

If this gets out, what will become of us?

Who doesn't care about the reputation of being number one?

If the Twin Dragons Sect claims to be number one, then what about the other sects that excel in alchemy?
Shouldn't we go and ask them for advice?
"Shut up!"

Zeng Tongxiu felt the suddenly sharp gazes around him, as if they were thorns in his back. Hearing Lin Chen still talking, he didn't bother to explain and shouted, "You're talking nonsense! I didn't say that. Don't try to smear our Twin Dragons Sect!"

"Didn't you say that?"

Lin Chen pursed his lips, seemingly wanting to say something, but before he could finish, he waved his hand and said, "You... never mind, I must have misremembered. I was dreaming last night and got confused. Sorry..."

Zeng Tongxiu almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he saw Lin Chen's hesitant expression.

You're fucking trying to kill me!

(End of this chapter)