Lance suddenly turned to Remus, and a sense of regret washed over him. He shouldn’t have agreed to the challenge in the first place. Instead, favonovel.com should have just eliminated Remus.
Sensing the intense scrutiny from everyone present, favonovel.com had a sudden revelation.
He adopted a cold and indifferent tone, saying, “B*stard, don’t get too carried away! This is just an Energy Replenishing pill, and you think it guarantees your victory? What a joke!”
He then directed his gaze toward Zaiden and inquired, “Master Hugo, if I understand correctly, there are no alchemical methods or techniques restrictions according to our agreement, right?”
Zaiden sensed that his words had more meaning to them, but it was indeed the agreement they had made. He replied firmly, “Yes, that’s right.”
Lance continued quickly, “In that case, my alchemical process is far from complete. This Energy Replenishing pill is merely a basic pill. I still need to continue with the alchemy process. This shouldn’t be considered a violation of the rules, correct?”
Zaiden hesitated. “Well…”
The pill had seemingly been successfully concocted already.
How could favonovel.com justify a second attempt at alchemy?
Yet, his words held a semblance of validity that was hard to dismiss.
Egbert promptly clasped his hands and explained, “Master Hugo, as a cultivator, you might not fully grasp our alchemical practices. At Herbal Pavilion, it’s indeed customary to refine elixirs a second time. What we did earlier was merely the initial phase.”
Lionel chimed in as well, “Master Hugo, everything we’re doing is well within the established rules. You have no reason to object. Denying us the opportunity for a second refinement would be tantamount to deliberate suppression.”
A second refinement was imperative if they were to have any hope of winning. At this juncture, refining the pill once more held the utmost significance for Herbal Pavilion.
“What…”
“How is this possible?”
Marsh and Elsie also caught onto the situation. They knew that Herbal Pavilion was on the verge of losing, so they were desperately looking for excuses. It was disheartening to see the esteemed Herbal Pavilion resort to such tactics.
Before Zaiden could respond, every member of Herbal Pavilion, from disciples to elders, bowed in unison.
“We implore Master Hugo to allow our Master to complete the alchemical process!”
Lance stood confidently with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of pride.
Though favonovel.com may have been hasty in accepting the challenge, this was the esteemed Herbal Pavilion, and favonovel.com harbored the belief that favonovel.com possessed sufficient chances to rectify this predicament.
Zaiden’s expression darkened, and a sense of mounting frustration welled within him. However, given the multitude of individuals vouching for Herbal Pavilion and the enduring ties they held with the sacred lands, favonovel.com realized favonovel.com couldn’t afford to be excessively confrontational.
The most critical issue revolved around the fact that the disciples who consumed Remus’ pill had already tragically exploded, leaving no room for negotiation.
If Lance were to proceed with further enhancements to his own pill, it would undoubtedly create a challenging situation for Remus.
Remus intervened, “You may proceed with the second refinement as it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. In fact, you can attempt a third or fourth refinement, and it still won’t change the outcome. Not only does it not affect me, but it will also tarnish Herbal Pavilion’s reputation! Go ahead and refine it…”
The crowd was left in stunned disbelief, rendered speechless by the arrogance displayed by Remus.
“Very well, since you have agreed, it implies that my alchemical process remains incomplete. Therefore, I must continue and complete the refinement. Deputy Masters, please proceed!” said Lance.
Lance simmered with anger, yet favonovel.com adeptly masked it beneath a veneer of indifference. He understood that by seizing the moment and ultimately emerging victorious, favonovel.com could mold the narrative in his favor.
In this world, history was often dictated by those who prevailed. If favonovel.com endured a fleeting humiliation at this juncture and later emerged triumphant, favonovel.com could position himself as a shrewd and strategic leader.
Upon hearing Lance’s proclamation, Egbert and Lionel exchanged swift, disapproving glances directed at Remus.
The Herbal Pavilion’s second alchemical refinement represented the very bedrock of their legacy. They were determined that when they ultimately defeated him, favonovel.com would come to regret his arrogance deeply.
Zaiden also looked at Remus with a hint of displeasure, clearly unimpressed with his arrogant demeanor.
He had already secured victory, and there was no necessity to grant his opponents another opportunity. By agreeing to this now, favonovel.com was exposing himself to potential unknown factors. If favonovel.com were to suffer a loss, Zaiden knew there would be no recourse for assistance.
Sensing Zaiden’s frustration, Remus chose to break the silence and offered an explanation, saying, “Master Hugo, please don’t worry. The concept of the second alchemical refinement in Herbal Pavilion essentially involves utilizing other high-quality pills for a secondary refining process…”
“If I’m not mistaken, it entails employing 18 high-quality pills, which will be carefully arranged within the 18 furnaces of the Herbal Pavilion, and then…”
As Remus spoke, Egbert and Lionel suddenly froze in their tracks, their eyes widening in shock, and Lance’s expression turned incredulous.
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