A gift returned ten thousandfold: I am the number one licker in all realms!

"Speaking of his family, they are even more remarkable. His family is one of the eight great families of the Central Continent."

"It is one of the eight strongest families in the world."

"Although they are ranked last among the eight great families."

"But they are definitely not people that ordinary people can afford to offend. Their family has the most powerful influence in the entire Central Continent. Basically, their family can control most of the medicinal herbs."

"Although the members of their family are generally not strong in combat, they are the most domineering of the eight major families in Zhongzhou."

"After all, they started out making their fortune through alchemy, so their family's wealth is unimaginable to ordinary people. They have connections with almost every assassin in the Central Plains. Although the Black and White Duo are powerful, they are not particularly high-ranking."

"He's probably just a guard planted by the family to protect the second young master. If the people in the medicine shop really wanted to harm you, they would definitely send someone much more powerful."

Luo Xing listened to the elder's words, completely numb. He had never heard the term "Eight Great Families of Zhongzhou" before, and naturally had no idea what it meant. However, the moment he heard the phrase "the most powerful family," Luo Xing understood.

Fortunately, he didn't act prematurely. If he had, the consequences would have been far beyond what he could bear. It seems that killing this second young master won't be easy at the moment.

"Alright, I understand. I will be careful when you two seniors act again, but I will fight to the end against this person. I will definitely find a chance to kill this bastard, otherwise I will not be able to quell the hatred in my heart."

The two sighed, unsure what to say. They knew that Luo Xing was not one to give up easily, but the thought of the family behind the second young master gave them a headache.

"Alright, Luo Xing, let's prepare for the Alchemist Conference first."

"Tomorrow is the day when the Alchemist Tournament will truly begin, with a total of 58 participants."

"As far as I know, this competition is not going to be easy."

"I've heard that many senior figures have actually concealed the location of their spiritual power this time."

"In other words, they all held back their strength in the first match and didn't go all out. So their rankings from the first match don't count."

"I hope you'll be careful then."

"During the annual alchemist competition, it's not just about alchemy; it also involves attacking each other and competing in flames."

Luo Xing bowed to Bai Laosan in gratitude for what he had said.

As for the underhanded tactics mentioned by the other party during the competition, he had naturally heard that such tactics were common in the annual alchemist competitions. Alchemists, being shady professions, are most skilled at manipulating fire, so competitors could use flames to attack their opponents.

Even though this slows down his alchemy process, he still enjoys it every year.

Luo Xing and Bai Laosan returned to their respective rooms to rest. Luo Xing spent the entire night thinking about what kind of pill he would refine the next day. It had to be a resounding success, one that would completely overshadow everyone present.

The very next morning, they received a message from the Alchemists' Guild.

Bai Laosan and Luo Xing walked hand in hand toward the Alchemist Guild.

When they arrived, the Alchemist Guild Hall was already packed with people.

There were more than 50 contestants, and each of them disliked the other and wanted to suppress the other.

It wasn't long before we arrived at the open-air competition venue.

At least 30,000 to 40,000 people attended the match.

Everyone here is here to watch the match; for some reason, there are far more people this year than in previous years. Some are said to be there to see the Second Young Master, while others want to see Luo Qingqing, the Holy Maiden of the Alchemist Guild.

In short, there were significantly more visitors this year than in previous years.

"Look, look! Isn't that the seventh-grade alchemist, Pill King?"

"Look over there, it's the Holy Maiden Luo Qingqing coming out."

"Hahahaha, the Pill Emperor Old Monster has also come out, the Pill Emperor Old Monster."

"Goodness, these people really don't show off. I didn't expect them all to come out for the second-grade competition."

"Back in the day, these were all masters who almost won the championship. This year's competition is really going to be interesting."

There were more than 50 contestants in total, and they were all seated at one table.

Luo Xing and Bai Laosan also arrived at a competition table. They looked around and saw that Luo Xing knew only a few of the other contestants. He didn't know the origins of most of them.

But Bai Laofan knew all too well; upon seeing those people, he immediately began to tremble uncontrollably. They were alchemists of the seventh rank, almost the eighth rank!

"Luo Xing, Luo Xing, look over there at that one wearing a tall hat."

After Bai Laofan shouted, Luo Xing quickly turned his head to look in that direction. There was a man wearing a tall black hat. He looked to be around seventy or eighty years old, hunched over like an old monster, as if he was about to pass away. Yet, he exuded an aura that inspired vitality.

"Senior, what exactly is that person over there? I feel like he's emanating an evil aura, it's just unsettling. Judging by his appearance, his alchemy level must be quite high, right?"

Bai Laosan nodded heavily.

"You're right, he was the runner-up in the last alchemy competition."

"Moreover, it's said that he almost refined an eighth-grade pill, which makes him an absolute master alchemist. If nothing unexpected happens, he has a high chance of winning first place in this alchemy competition this year."

"It seems this year's alchemy competition is going to be quite unpredictable. I didn't expect both of these old guys to come out of seclusion."

Upon hearing what Bai Laosan said, Luo Xing couldn't help but swallow hard, not expecting that he was last year's runner-up in alchemy.

Just then, an elder dressed in a golden robe stepped out of the air.

The gold medal elder stood high above the competition venue, surveying the surroundings. Looking at the more than 50 contestants, he was the referee for this competition.

At the very top of the Alchemist Guild, atop the golden alchemy tower, sat three important figures.

They were the vice president of the Alchemist Guild and two elders.

"Congratulations everyone on successfully advancing to the second and final competition organized by the Alchemist Guild."

"If you can successfully win this competition, you will receive the most generous reward from the Alchemist Guild."

"Of course, the competition rules are the same as in previous years, which is that there are no rules. You just need to practice your best ammunition in the shortest time possible, which is within three incense sticks' time."

"Finally, your pills will be compared, and your quality will be the deciding factor. The person with the highest quality pill will be the winner of this alchemy competition."

"Do you have any objections?"

More than 50 contestants bowed their heads, bent over, and clasped their hands in a fist salute to indicate that they did not.

"Alright, in that case, I hereby declare the competition officially open."

At that very moment, the entire audience erupted in a sea of ​​roars.

The scene was incredibly lively. Not only were there spectators, but many cultivators were also walking on air, watching the match from afar. The Alchemist Guild's competition was the most exciting competition on the entire continent, bar none.

Even the swordsmanship competitions held in the Central Continent were not as exciting as the competition organized by the alchemist guild.

The second young master looked at Luo Xing from afar and gave her the middle finger, as if to mock her.

Luo Xing also looked at the Second Young Master from afar, gritting her teeth in anger, and immediately unleashed a flame in mid-air.

The flame had a distinct shape, resembling a thumb, which it then immediately pointed downwards.

The second young master understood what this meant in an instant, and gritted his teeth in anger.

"Damn bastard, just you wait. I'll make you pay when this match is over."