My Master Knows It All-Chapter 396 - 163 Reincarnation of Great Ability_2

Pills!

Cao Zhen had said he was skilled at alchemy, but he didn’t believe it. Even if Cao Zhen was proficient in alchemy, could he really surpass Zhou Juedan?

Although it was true that their Thousand Caves Door wasn’t as strong as the Hundred Peaks Sect in the realm of alchemy, it also depended on who they were compared with.

Cao Zhen?

He could sense that Cao Zhen’s life essence was very young, definitely not exceeding a hundred years old.

Alchemy was incredibly complex. Beyond the most important aspect of legacy, it required talent as well as the accumulation of years spent tirelessly cultivating, making constant mistakes, and becoming ever more adept at alchemy.

He just didn’t buy it, that Cao Zhen, so young, could truly understand alchemy!

All around, the disciples burst into exclamations upon hearing this.

"Cave Master Zhou!"

"Cave Master Zhou, are we directly making a move with Cave Master Zhou?"

"Cave Master Zhou, he’s among the top three alchemists within our Thousand Caves Door!"

"Within the Six Arts, alchemy is extremely complex. I just don’t believe that Cao Zhen could be skilled at that too!"

"I think he’s been winning so much he’s gotten lost in it!"

Amidst the murmuring of the crowd, in about the time it takes half an incense stick to burn, a middle-aged man with a ruddy complexion and a portly figure, sporting a large belly, had already flew over.

Upon landing, he immediately raised his hand and waved it forward, instantly setting up a pill furnace in front of him.

All around, the disciples of the Thousand Caves Door burst into cheers.

"Cave Master Zhou has arrived!"

"Cave Master Zhou, we’re relying on you this time."

"Let that Cao Zhen know what real alchemy is."

If it had been an ordinary day, they wouldn’t cheer so loudly and indecorously, but Cao Zhen had been too arrogant, and their Thousand Caves Door had been consistently losing. They had to win this time!

Zhou Juedan’s expression wasn’t exactly cold, but he was far from smiling. Looking towards Cao Zhen, he said outright, "I heard Peak Master Cao is in a hurry, coincidentally, I’m also pressed for time.

For our alchemy competition, let’s test the most fundamental pills. How about we compete on first-rank pills? Using the same ingredients, whoever can produce more pills and of a higher quality will be the victor.

Of course, Peak Master Cao, you get to choose which pill we make."

As he spoke, his face displayed absolute confidence. With his level of alchemy, it made no difference which first-rank pill he made.

He had already stated the terms of the competition, and if he also chose which pill to make, even if he won against Cao Zhen, others might gossip. Therefore, for the choice of pill, he let Cao Zhen decide.

"I get to choose which first-rank pill to make? Are you sure?" Cao Zhen immediately laughed. He didn’t understand why these people seemed to enjoy being humiliated.

"Of course," Zhou Juedan confidently said, "Choose any first-rank pill, Peak Master Cao, at your leisure."

"Oh, then I choose the Clear God Poison Dissolution Pill." Cao Zhen directly named a pill. Indeed, it was a first-rank pill known for its detoxifying effects. His reason for choosing this particular pill was simple; during his time in this world, based on what he knew, it seemed no one else could make this pill.

To compete in alchemy, no need to waste time, right?

I just name a pill you can’t make, and I win outright.

How easy.

"Clear God Poison Dissolution Pill?" Zhou Juedan was completely baffled, "What kind of pill is that? Why haven’t I heard of it?"

The surrounding disciples of the Thousand Caves Door also shook their heads, saying, "Although there are many first-rank pills, we have never heard of such a one."

"Has anyone heard of that kind of pill?"

"I haven’t heard of it."

"Peak Master Cao, no one has heard of this pill. You didn’t just make up a name, did you?"

"I could do that too; I could make up some non-existent pill. Then nobody would be able to make it."

"If we are to compete, let’s do so with a well-known and common pill, like the Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pill. That’s also one of the more difficult ones among first-rank pills, and it’s quick to make."

Listening to the discussion below, Cao Zhen sighed helplessly. It was their own suggestion to let him choose the pill, but when they hadn’t heard of it, they claimed it didn’t exist.

Well, if they insisted on making a pill...

Following one disciple’s suggestion, Cao Zhen said, "The Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pill it is, then. Let’s use that one."

"Fine."

Zhou Juedan promptly opened his Qiankun Bag, took out batches of herbs, divided them into two parts, then put them into two separate bags. With a wave of his hand, he controlled a portion of the herbs to fall in front of Cao Zhen.

If it had been any other herb, he wouldn’t have been able to find it so quickly.

But sometimes, when he assessed his disciples, he would have them make Tiger Bone Jade Marrow Pills, and the ingredients were always ready at hand.

While everyone’s alchemy techniques were different, the herbs they used wouldn’t vary much. The herbs he provided were sufficient.

Cao Zhen didn’t look at the herbs coming towards him but pointed towards the pill furnace in front of Zhou Juedan and said, "Cave Master Zhou, I don’t have a pill furnace with me. Could you provide one?"

"A pill furnace?" Zhou Juedan was momentarily stunned. You’re competing in alchemy without even preparing your own pill furnace? No, rather, you’re an alchemist without your own pill furnace?

For an alchemist, a pill furnace is like a swordsman’s sword or a calligrapher’s brush, it’s the tool of their trade.

Different pill furnaces provided different sensations when making pills.