What?!
Jiang Chen's bold declaration stunned everyone in the courtyard. All eyes turned to him, wide with disbelief and shock.
He actually intended to refine the Purple Thunder Profound Pill—a fourth-rank pill—right in front of them!
This pill was notoriously difficult to craft. Even well-known fourth-grade alchemists across the Daxia Kingdom might not succeed easily. How could this mere boy, no older than sixteen, possibly pull it off?
"Boy, I've never admired anyone in my life," Kong Mo sneered, his tone dripping with mockery. "But I have to admit, your bragging skills are unparalleled across the entire Daxia Kingdom."
Turning to Yue Zhonghai, the middle-aged man in white, Kong Mo continued, "Uncle Yue, this kid is just a boastful fool. Letting him stay will only interfere with my treatment of the Thunderwing Eagle. You should send him away."
Yue Zhonghai ignored Kong Mo's complaints. He studied Jiang Chen, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully. After a moment, he spoke. "Cui Fu, prepare the materials for the Purple Thunder Profound Pill."
Cui Fu was taken aback but quickly nodded. "Yes, sir."
The white-robed man had encountered many people in his life, but Jiang Chen's calm and unwavering confidence was unlike anything he had ever seen. Something about this young man intrigued him.
Jiang Chen smiled faintly, his voice brimming with assurance. "I've never failed in alchemy."
The quiet confidence in his words sent a ripple through the gathered crowd.
"So arrogant... yet so confident," Yue Zhonghai murmured, his interest deepening. "Alright, let's see if your skills truly live up to your words."
He turned to Cui Fu, who stood rooted in disbelief. "Cui Fu, hurry and fetch the materials!"
"Yes!" Cui Fu snapped back to reality and hurried out of the courtyard.
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A few minutes later, Cui Fu returned with the required materials for the Purple Thunder Profound Pill. He handed them to Jiang Chen, who accepted them without hesitation.
From his storage ring, Jiang Chen retrieved a pill furnace and immediately began the process of alchemy. His movements were swift and precise, exuding an aura of complete control.
The courtyard fell silent as everyone watched intently.
Jiang Chen's focus was unshakeable. Each step was executed flawlessly, with no wasted motion. Thanks to the hundredfold success rate granted by his system, any minor issues during the process were resolved seamlessly.
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Half an hour later.
Jiang Chen formed the final hand seal, completing the process. A rich, fragrant aroma flooded the courtyard, filling the air with an unmistakable scent of potent medicinal power.
He did it!
Jiang Chen had successfully refined the Purple Thunder Profound Pill—on his first attempt!
The entire courtyard fell into stunned silence. Everyone stood motionless, their eyes wide with disbelief.
This boy... had really produced a fourth-rank pill!
And in just one try!
The disbelief and horror etched on their faces spoke volumes. The impossible had just become reality right before their eyes.