Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 683: A Higher Quality Tier

In the inn, Xiao Yi was cultivating in a cross-legged posture.

Streams of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy continuously surged into his body, repairing his Small World.

Of course, the effect was very minimal.

Xiao Yi furrowed his eyebrows, realizing that ordinary cultivation was too difficult to repair his vast Small World.

He could only rely on Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

The reward for the first place in the Fenghua County alchemy competition this time was quite generous.

It should be enough for him to recover part of his strength.

Afterward, his journey towards the Fengxu Capital might allow him to restore some strength.

Plus, the final reward from the alchemy competition should allow him to recover quite a bit of his power.

Xiao Yi pondered quietly, making plans.

By the time he would leave the Fengxu Kingdom, he should be able to heal all his injuries.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Yi and Du Youyou headed towards the Prince Mansion.

Today was the day the results would be announced.

Inside the Prince Mansion at this moment, it was bustling and festoons lined the banquet.

All the great alchemy talents were also gathered here.

After briefly inquiring the staff within the Prince Mansion, they learned that the results would only be announced tonight.

The Commandery Prince had specially arranged a grand banquet tonight to entertain the alchemy talents who had come from afar.

Those who obtained rankings would receive a generous reward from the Prince Mansion.

Even those who did not rank would receive a modest token from the Prince Mansion, as an encouragement to all the young alchemists.

At nightfall, the Prince Mansion was extraordinarily lively.

Apart from the alchemical talents, all the important figures of Fenghua City took their seats one by one.

As all the guests arrived, a solemn-faced middle-aged man slowly appeared before everyone’s eyes.

The middle-aged man was none other than Prince Fenghua.

"Ladies and gentlemen," the voice of Prince Fenghua was rough yet carried an air of authority.

"Before we start the banquet today, I presume what everyone is most concerned about is the result of this alchemy competition."

"I shall now announce the results."

The entire venue suddenly grew silent, quietly waiting for the Commandery Prince to speak.

"First place, Zhang Xinghuo."

Whoo...

Cheers filled the room instantly.

"Indeed, the first place is the alchemy genius, Zhang Xinghuo."

"The number one talent of our Zhang Family in Fenghua City, truly lives up to his reputation."

Praise after praise was heard non-stop.

Xiao Yi, who stood in a corner, couldn’t help but wrinkle his brow.

He had no interest in the banquet and thus had intentionally stood with Du Youyou in the corner.

At this time, a young man walked out from the crowd with pride, approaching Prince Fenghua.

He was Zhang Xinghuo.

Xiao Yi recognized him, as he was the only Peak of Fifth-grade Alchemist among the pharmacists present during the alchemy event.

Prince Fenghua raised his hands in a gesture and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please calm yourselves."

"Second place, Zhong Lei."

"Oh, is it the son of the Alchemy Family from Breeze City, the Zhong Family?" The audience expressed their admiration once again.

Zhong Lei walked out from the crowd with a triumphant look and came before the Commandery Prince.

"Hmm, an extraordinary bearing, not bad," Prince Fenghua complimented.

"The Commandery Prince overpraises," Zhong Lei humbly responded.

In the corner, Du Youyou exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible? How could that despicable Zhong Lei be ranked second?"

"Does that not mean his ranking is even higher than ours?"

Xiao Yi furrowed his brow and slowly walked towards the Commandery Prince.

"Prince Fenghua," Xiao Yi said as he approached the Commandery Prince, his tone indifferent.

"May I ask the Commandery Prince, what tier is the Elixir Elixir refined by Zhong Lei?"

"Hmm?" Prince Fenghua frowned, feeling a trace of displeasure at someone interrupting his announcement of the rankings.

The guests below showed signs of displeasure as well.

"What insolence from this lad, not knowing his place."

"It seems he is not one of our well-known talents from Fenghua City."

"Probably an alchemist who failed to produce a good Elixir and missed out on the rankings during the recent alchemy competition."

"What, is he trying to cause a scene here?"

"Young man, step down at once! The Commandery Prince is announcing the rankings, when is it your turn to ask questions?"

In the midst of scornful and rebuking voices from the guests,

Prince Fenghua frowned as he glanced at Xiao Yi, then waved his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.

Prince Fenghua looked directly at Xiao Yi and said, "The elixir refined by Zhong Lei is of the high-level fifth-grade, reaching a good level. Do you have a problem with that?"

"I do," Xiao Yi nodded, his gaze shifting to the two elders behind the prince.

Those two elders were the early-stage 7th-grade alchemists from the Prince Mansion.

The judges of that day.

"Do the two of you still recognize me?" Xiao Yi asked.

"We do," the two elders nodded.

"What tier of elixir did you register for me that day?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Sixth-grade middle-stage," the two elders answered.

"What?" The guests below burst into an uproar.

"Sixth-grade middle-stage? How is that possible?"

"This young man can refine a sixth-grade middle-stage elixir?"

Xiao Yi ignored the surrounding comments and asked again, "Then why is my ranking below Zhong Lei’s?"

The two elders fell silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Because your elixir was discarded as useless."

"Useless?" Xiao Yi’s eyes turned cold.

"Discarded?" Prince Fenghua frowned.

"How am I not aware of this?"

The two elders were just about to say something when, from within the Prince Mansion, an elder walked out at a leisurely pace, followed by a group of young people.

"Because it was I who discarded it," the elder said in a deep voice as he approached the prince.

"Elder Xun," Prince Fenghua greeted with a cupped fist salute.

"Prince Fenghua," the elder returned the salute equally.

"May I know why Elder Xun discarded that elixir?" Prince Fenghua asked.

"It’s simple," Elder Xun turned his head to look at Xiao Yi.

"This lad’s elixir may look completed, may look perfect, but in fact, it’s nothing but shoddy workmanship and a farce."

"The entire elixir is useless, without any efficacy."

"Oh?" Prince Fenghua turned his frown towards the two elders behind him and asked, "Is that so?"

The two elders forced a bitter smile, "We didn’t detect any issues."

"The elixir was round and flawless, of perfect level."

"However, Elder Xun claimed that the elixir was substandard, and we had no say in the matter."

"Where’s the elixir?" Prince Fenghua asked.

"This..." The faces of the two elders showed bitterness.

"It has already been crushed by me," Elder Xun said proudly, "Such inferior-quality elixirs might deceive the two alchemists under the prince’s command."

"But they cannot escape my eye."

"How is it, Prince, could it be that I, a venerable elder of the Wind Dance Sword Sect, would deceive you?"

Elder Xun frowned at Prince Fenghua.

Prince Fenghua cupped his fist in return and said, "You exaggerate, Elder Xun."

Among the guests below, another wave of exclamations rose.

"What? An elder of the Wind Dance Sword Sect?"

"A powerhouse from the first great sect of Fengxu Kingdom, why has he come to our Fenghua County?"

The Wind Dance Sword Sect was the first sect of the Fengxu Kingdom.

Prince Fenghua raised his hand in a calming gesture and said, "Silence, I had intended to discuss this matter after announcing the rankings."

"The elders and disciples of the Wind Dance Sword Sect are on an external training journey and happen to pass by our Fenghua County."

"Today they honor us with their presence at the banquet, and we in Fenghua County welcome them wholeheartedly."

"Greetings to Elder Xun," the crowd of guests stood up to pay their respects after confirming the identity of the elder.

"Hmm, there’s no need for formalities," Elder Xun waved his hand dismissively.

Those young people behind him were Xu Nan and his companions.

And at this moment, Xu Nan was looking towards Xiao Yi with a hidden sneer, his eyes brimming with contempt.

"Alright, the prince can continue to announce the rankings," Elder Xun said.

"There’s no need to let some trivial people affect the mood of the banquet."

Prince Fenghua nodded, but then frowned at Xiao Yi, intuition telling him that things were not so simple.

"Hold on," Xiao Yi stepped forward, his gaze fixed coldly on Elder Xun.

"My elixir had already been recorded by the two judges."

"Elder Xun, with just a word about a discarded pill, you discarded my elixir. On what basis?"

Elder Xun spoke disdainfully, "On the basis that my alchemy stage is higher than the alchemists under the prince’s command, and much higher than a green boy like you."

"Are you implying that because your alchemist rank is higher, your judgment is automatically correct?" Xiao Yi asked coldly.

"That’s right," Elder Xun replied with an air of arrogance.

"What if my refining grade is higher than yours?" Xiao Yi sneered, holding Elder Xun’s gaze.

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The second update.

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