How could someone as well-behaved as Sister Yue possibly be a playboy?

Ye Yueyue originally lacked confidence and was prepared to just participate without much effort.

After all, only the top five can obtain rare spiritual plants, and there are also a bunch of second-grade alchemists present. What does she have to compete with?

However, if we rank them by speed, quality, and quantity... Ye Yueyue is extremely confident!

Putting quality aside, the quantity is practically guaranteed.

No matter how fast others are, can they be as fast as her, the master of time management?

She didn't believe it anyway.

Ye Yueyue was secretly delighted, already envisioning the future, but the others were quite different, and murmurs immediately rose on the competition stage.

"In previous years, there were three sets of materials, and the result was based on the best-refined set. Why were the materials reduced this year, and why is speed ranking still taken into account?" someone stood up and said with dissatisfaction.

Ye Yueyue looked up.

Ahead stood a second-rank alchemist with a beard.

"How can we even compete like this?"

"Yeah, if you're unlucky, you'll be eliminated immediately."

In previous years, as long as the refining was completed within the specified time, one of the three portions could be chosen, greatly increasing the chances of advancement.

But why are the requirements so stringent this year?

Everyone was somewhat dissatisfied, and their expressions were not good.

A murmur of discussion arose, with many alchemists agreeing with him, which filled the bearded alchemist with a sense of pride.

Having spent years at the bottom of the Dan Alliance, this was the first time he had received so much attention and recognition. He thoroughly enjoyed the attention and became even more insistent: "There are still too few spots for advancement, it's so strict..."

The manager didn't even lift his eyelids. "Oh?"

His voice was unreadable, but a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.

Seeing the steward's indifferent expression, the bearded alchemist assumed the matter needed to be discussed and was immediately delighted, stepping forward:

"I think we should slow it down... to increase the chances of advancing and give everyone a chance."

His expression was solemn, as if he were speaking out for justice on behalf of the people.

Upon hearing this, many people immediately echoed his words, but most remained silent, though their eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Ye Yueyue glanced at him, then looked away, unable to bear the sight. Oh no, her habit of feeling embarrassed for others had kicked in again.

Dude, you're being given a taste of your own medicine and you've turned it into a dyeing shop.

Isn't this a blatant provocation against our benefactors?

They've already significantly increased the level of rewards, so it's perfectly normal to raise the requirements a bit more. Do you really think people are doing charity?

as predicted.

The steward sneered upon hearing this, his cold gaze sweeping over the alchemist's badge on his chest before he said, "Zhuo Qi, disqualify him from this competition."

"What? Why?!" The bearded alchemist was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage, angrily shouting at the steward, "I passed the first round of the competition, and you just cancel it like that?"

The others, who had initially been somewhat interested, immediately fell silent.

I didn't dare to breathe loudly, for fear that I would also be disqualified from the competition.

Upon hearing this, the attendant immediately came forward and removed the alchemist's qualification badge. In no time, the area next to him was cleaned up.

Even the tables were taken away, leaving an empty space on the competition stage.

Ye Yueyue watched with a heavy sigh.

The bearded alchemist was furious; his face turned ashen. "What does this mean? Doesn't the Pill Alliance speak based on strength?"

The steward spoke calmly, "The small Dan Alliance cannot accommodate your lofty ambitions and boastful words."

Although the tone was flat, it was full of sarcasm.

Someone in the crowd burst out laughing.

The bearded alchemist's face alternated between pale and flushed. He clenched his fists, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on the person to his left.

"Cancellation is fine, but doesn't the Pill Alliance need to give a reasonable explanation? Why should I, a second-grade pill master, have to participate in the first round, while she doesn't?"

ah? me?

Ye Yueyue looked up in a daze, pointed to herself, and looked bewildered.

Am I not watching a show?

How did the fire suddenly start burning me?

Qu Qian'er also looked puzzled.

As soon as the bearded alchemist said this, some second-grade alchemists in the crowd also chimed in, "Yes, why doesn't she use it?"

However, they dared not say anything too outrageous, and remained hidden in the background, fearing they would follow in Zhuo Qi's footsteps.

"They're both second-grade, yet they're treated differently? Is this the alliance your Pill Alliance talks about?" the bearded alchemist retorted sarcastically.

The bearded alchemist has given up now. Since his qualification has already been revoked, he has nothing to fear anymore. The thought of his lukewarm performance in the Alchemy Alliance over the years fills him with resentment.

Being watched by everyone today gave him a sense of superiority and made him feel very comfortable.

"Even pills have different qualities, don't you think?" the steward scoffed.

He winked at the attendants beside him, and several of them immediately came and drove the bearded alchemist off the stage.

The bearded alchemist sneered, "You don't need to kick me out. I don't even want to stay in this Alchemy Alliance."

After saying this, he forcefully shook off the attendant and walked off the stage.

Zhuo Qi initially intended to leave, but after thinking it over, he was reluctant. So he stopped, turned back, and stood in the audience, giving Ye Yueyue a cold laugh:

"I'd like to see what this so-called quality is all about."

?

I was just watching a show, and you're still not done?

Ye Yueyue rolled her eyes inwardly, but replied bluntly, "Anyway, it's not someone like you who blames the road for being unfair."

"You!" Zhuo Qi gritted his teeth.

"See? You get upset now that I've told you. At your age, what if you get sick from getting angry?" Ye Yueyue said helplessly.

Zhuo Qi: "..."

His anger surged immediately, his face turned black and white, and his expression became ugly, but he could only sneer in the end, "Glib talker, we'll see what kind of person he is in a moment."

After Zhuo Qi stepped down, no one else dared to raise any objections.

The competition has officially begun.

Ye Yueyue glanced at the ingredients of the Qingxin Pill; they were brimming with spiritual energy and of superior quality.

The quality of spiritual plants also affects the quality of the resulting pills.

She immediately picked up a spirit plant and began to process it, removing the excess branches and leaves from the main stem, leaving only the smooth and translucent body.

After quickly processing a spiritual plant, Ye Yueyue casually tossed it into the alchemy furnace. Then, with a thought, a ball of flame instantly appeared in her palm.

It was introduced into the alchemy furnace and then slowly refined over a low flame.

After finishing these tasks, he picked up another auxiliary spiritual plant and began to process it.

Ye Yueyue's actions stood out among the other alchemists who were following the rules. Someone in the audience with sharp eyes saw it and immediately exclaimed, "What is she doing?"

"Doing two things at once?"

Some people looked on thoughtfully, while the others all turned their gazes to the girl.

"Wow, she can do that? She's so fast!"

"To attract attention."

Zhuo Qi sneered from below.

Soon the second auxiliary spiritual plant was processed. Everyone thought she would refine it along with the other one, but unexpectedly, after throwing the processed spiritual plant into the alchemy furnace, she picked up the main spiritual plant.

This is the most important spiritual plant for the Qingxin Dan!

Seeing her actions, everyone else held their breath.

"Is this crazy?"