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"Go."
Qiong Liangyou waved his hand. To him, this matter was just an insignificant trifle. Now that the Fifth Elder had declared an alchemy competition, it was time for him to start preparing.
In the entirety of Wenjin City, there were only a few Second Grade Alchemists, and as for First Grade Alchemists, they were likely beneath the Fifth Elder's notice.
This time, he would give it his all.
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...
In the room, Chu Ning, who had just finished concocting a new batch of elixirs, saw Black Serpent zip onto him and hurriedly walked out of his residence to the courtyard.
He had now learned to be wise. While engaging in alchemy, he would have Black Serpent keep watch at the courtyard entrance to give him early warning if anyone approached.
"Chu Ning, come out for elixir testing."
The door was brusquely pushed open, and two Wenjin Sect disciples in the Energy Condensation Late Stage stood at the entrance, displaying impatience on their faces.
