C149 Flame Tree and Silver Flower Don't Night(2)

"Ruoxuan, I'm about to start. You can still back out now to avoid being embarrassed," Liang Ruoqing boasted.

"Traitor, I..." Ruoxuan bit her lip, almost spitting blood in frustration.

Suppressing her anger, Ruoxuan approached the cauldron. Though she appeared delicate, she was a determined young woman, steadfast in her resolve. Even knowing the odds were against her, even if the Pill King Pavilion would change hands, Ruoxuan was determined to craft this final potion, showcasing her own brilliance.

Just as Ruoxuan was about to step forward, a strong arm held her back. It was Woo Zhengyang.

"What's wrong, Zhengyang? Don't worry about me!" Despite feeling defeated, Ruoxuan managed a faint smile for Woo Zhengyang.

"This time, let me handle it," Woo Zhengyang said softly.

"What?" Ruoxuan looked confused.

"Just take a break. I'll win back the Pill King Pavilion and the Pill King Note for you!" Woo Zhengyang declared, striding confidently to the cauldron.

"But Zhengyang, you don't even know how to make potions..." Ruoxuan started, but stopped in her tracks.

Before her eyes, a small flame on the cauldron rapidly grew into a towering tree, swaying gently in the breeze.

The night sky was ablaze with fiery brilliance!

The masterful fire control technique of the legendary Dan King, Liang Fengyue, was unexpectedly displayed by two individuals today. The crowd was bewildered by the sudden appearance of a young man stepping in for Liang Ruoxuan, showcasing this fire manipulation skill, yet they couldn't help but be awestruck.

Though the technique was the same, in Woo Zhengyang's hands, it took on a different essence. When Liang Ruoxuan performed it, the fiery display was like a slowly unfolding painting, allowing onlookers to imagine the artist meticulously crafting the scene. In contrast, Woo Zhengyang's execution resembled a burst of fireworks—rapidly growing, swiftly exploding, leaving an indelible impact on the soul in just a fleeting moment.

One was a vision of beauty, the other of wild abandon, yet both reflected the skill of the performer. For Liang Ruoxuan, the shock was even more profound. She had always thought of Woo Zhengyang as a novice in alchemy, unable to fully master fire control. But now, he used this dazzling display to reassure her, leaving her utterly stunned.

"Miss, let's just watch from the sidelines... maybe he really can help us retrieve the 'Pill King Note,'" Uncle Hai, equally astonished yet the calmest among them, suggested to Liang Ruoxuan as he approached.

"Uncle Hai... do you think he really knew how to make potions before?" Liang Ruoxuan asked, a bit dazed.

Uncle Hai shook his head with a wry smile. "Who knows? Maybe he did, maybe he didn't. But he's been helping us all along, hasn't he?"

Hearing this, Liang Ruoxuan nodded firmly. "Yeah! Even if he never mentioned he could make potions, he must have his reasons. No matter what, Mr. Zhengyang is a good person, and I believe in him!"

"What... you guys didn't know this kid could make potions? I thought you had it all planned out!" Yu Jun, listening on the side, was baffled and frustrated.

While Liang Ruoxuan suddenly saw hope, the Ma family was shrouded in gloom.

Since it was Liang Ruoqing making the potions, Ma Tenglong and the others felt disgusted and didn't want to stand near him. They all stood with Ma Feiyi, each with a dark expression.

"Didn't you investigate? Isn't this kid just someone they met in the Misty Mountain Range, not a hired alchemist?" Ma Feiyi questioned an old man in black beside him.

"Master, my investigation confirms it. He's a hired guard in the Misty Mountain Range, and many people know how he met the Liang family girl. There's no mistake. Although this kid is quite capable in battle, he never showed any signs of being an alchemist. In fact, he's not even a cultivator; he's a body refiner!"

"Ha... a useless body cultivator. No wonder you don't dare accept a challenge from your brother!" Ma Tengyue sneered, unable to stay quiet.

At this point, no one was interested in the challenge anymore, and they ignored his words once again.

"Father, there's no need to worry. Even if he's young and can refine pills, he can't possibly compare to that person. Despite being unpleasant, that person's talent in alchemy is quite good and has been refining pills for several more years!" Ma Tenglong remarked.

"Let's hope so! If not, we might have to pay Ouyang Zhenshan again. Things have escalated to this point, and we must secure the Pill King Pavilion, no matter the cost."

While everyone else reacted differently, Woo Zhengyang was busy selecting herbs and placing them into the cauldron with practiced ease.

At this moment, Liang Ruoxuan finally stopped doubting him. Such skillful techniques showed that Woo Zhengyang must have been immersed in alchemy for many years.

Remembering how she had mocked Woo Zhengyang, Liang Ruoxuan felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment. It seemed she had underestimated him.

Little did she know, Woo Zhengyang wasn't lying. In just half a month, he had managed to refine a top-grade treasure pill!