Battle Through the Heavens: Clan Leader, I'm sorry, now I just want to be a good person.

“Great!” Upon hearing Han Xian’s words, Xiao Yan’s eyes lit up. Five trading locations with the highest foot traffic would be enough for Panmen to conduct pill trading.

"So how shall we compete, and who shall be the referee?"

“Since this is a competition, it’s not appropriate to use the prescriptions that either of us has. I know Elder Hao from the Herbal Medicine Management Office. In that case, let Elder Hao set the question, and we’ll refine the same kind of pill together. He can then be the judge.” Han Xian said calmly.

Seemingly noticing the suspicion on Xiao Yan's face, Han Xian said, "You don't need to worry about Elder Hao being biased. Lin Yan, who is by your side, can testify to that."

“Elder Hao is an upright person in the inner courtyard. If he is to be the referee, he will definitely be fair and impartial.” Noticing Xiao Yan’s gaze, Lin Yan nodded.

“Alright, since that’s the case, let’s go find Elder Hao and explain the situation. How about we settle our differences in alchemy at the North Square tomorrow?” Xiao Yan said to Han Xian with a smile.

After Xiao Yan and Han Xian made their agreement, they stopped arguing and dismissed the crowd. Xiao Yan then went to Elder Hao of the Herb Management Office to explain the situation.

Hearing the two recount the whole story and learn that they wanted to compete in alchemy, Elder Hao became quite interested. While it was common to see people competing in strength within the inner courtyard, it was rare to find someone like the two of them competing in alchemy.

With a desire to see what would happen, Elder Hao agreed to their request, but stipulated that he would choose the topic of tomorrow's competition himself and would not let them know in advance.

Hearing Elder Hao's agreement, the two breathed a sigh of relief. Then, when they heard that Elder Hao would announce the competition questions the next day, they were helpless but had no choice. They nodded in agreement and went back to rest.

......

The next morning, most of the students in the inner courtyard who were not cultivating gathered early at the North Square.

After all, the news that Xiao Yan was going to compete with Han Xian in alchemy had already spread. The fact that Elder Hao from the Herb Management Office would personally act as the referee had greatly piqued the interest of all the students.

Elder Hao's reputation within the inner courtyard is well-known. Since he is the referee, it means that this is definitely a fair competition.

Alchemists are a highly respected profession on the continent, and many people have never witnessed a contest between alchemists. Now that this opportunity has come, they will not let it slip by.

After all, judging from the information they heard, both Han Xian and Xiao Yan are probably quite skilled in alchemy. A contest between two alchemy experts would definitely be very interesting.

Even among the elders, many hid in the crowd, secretly watching the competition.

Seeing the huge crowds at the scene, I couldn't help but sigh: It's been a long time since the inner courtyard has been this lively, except for a few special places like the trading area and the arena.

"Boom!"

As a clear bell rang out, the noisy crowd in the square gradually quieted down, their eyes curiously scanning the stage.

A figure slid down from mid-air under everyone's gaze and landed steadily on the stands. It was Elder Hao from the Herbal Medicine Management Office, dressed in a black robe and with a pale beard.

"Cough cough."

Looking at the large number of students below, even Elder Hao was somewhat surprised. He cleared his throat and said calmly, "Yesterday, Xiao Yan and Han Xian approached me and asked me to be the referee for their alchemy competition. I thought that it would be a bit boring in the inner courtyard, so I agreed."

The voice was soft and not loud, yet it was clearly heard by everyone present, demonstrating Elder Hao's considerable strength.

"I will choose the topics for their competition. To ensure fairness, neither of them knows the specific topics yet. After the competition, the quality of the pills they refine will be the deciding factor!"