After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Yun Caiyue bit her lip, raised her head, and said to Bai Chen:

"Bai Chen, don't go too far! How many years have you been cultivating and refining pills? What makes you think you can compare to Brother Feng Mian!"

Seeing that protective look made Bai Chen feel a pang of jealousy.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and instead laughed:

"What? Kid, you're too scared to gamble? Well, you're a coward like you, only good for hiding behind women."

Lin Fengmian simply smiled, gently patted Yun Caiyue's hand, and whispered:

"Ayatsuki, trust me."

The voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable certainty.

Yun Caiyue met his confident eyes.

The unease in my heart inexplicably subsided.

She opened her mouth, but in the end only gave a soft "hmm".

Lin Fengmian turned around and looked at Bai Chen:

"Okay, I'll bet with you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Chen was first taken aback, then burst into laughter:

"Hahaha! Good! Good!"

He laughed so hard he almost fell over, as if he could already see the fruits of victory.

After laughing enough, he turned his head and looked at Yun Caiyue with a fawning expression:

"Caiyue, would you please be our referee?"

Yun Caiyue snorted coldly:

"I will do it. But it's for Brother Fengmian."

Bai Chen's smile froze, and a surge of jealousy rose in his heart.

hateful!

What kind of bewitching potion did that bastard give Yun Caiyue?!

Just you wait, once I win, let's see how you'll side with that kid then!

Then, Caiyue will see who is the man who truly deserves her!

The three left the auction and headed towards Yun Caiyue's medicine shop.

Bai Chen wanted to suggest going to the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, which was his home turf. But Yun Caiyue didn't give him a chance to speak and directly led Lin Fengmian to her pill shop.

"Brother Fengmian, let's go inside."

Yun Caiyue pulled Lin Fengmian aside and whispered.

She was genuinely afraid that Lin Fengmian would lose, and even more afraid of the onlookers pointing and whispering.

It affected his mindset.

It wasn't that she lacked confidence in Lin Fengmian; it was just that, as an alchemist, she knew all too well how difficult alchemy was.

It is a skill that requires talent, time, and countless medicinal herbs.

Bai Chen, however, said from the side:

"Fairy Caiyue, I think it's better to stay outside."

He feigned a humble and gentlemanly demeanor and smiled:

"This way, our bet will be transparent, so that some people won't deny it after losing and accuse us of using underhanded tactics."

After saying that, he gave Lin Fengmian a meaningful look.

Lin Fengmian wasn't annoyed, but simply said to Yun Caiyue:

"Caiyue, let's stay outside."

Yun Caiyue wanted to say something more after hearing this.

In the end, he simply nodded slightly.

"Okay, Brother Fengmian, I'll listen to you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Chen nearly exploded with anger!

She can talk for ages but it's no use, but she'll obediently listen to anything the other person says?

The difference is too big!

He grew increasingly angry and impatiently urged:

"If you're going to gamble, then do it! Don't dawdle!"

Lin Fengmian chuckled softly:

"OK."

Since the other party was in such a hurry to give him the Foundation Establishment spiritual item, he certainly wouldn't be polite.

Yun Yue instructed someone to fetch the medicinal herbs and prescription.

Her alchemy workshop was originally a place for cultivators to refine pills, and it had all kinds of commonly used medicinal materials.

Soon, two identical portions of medicinal herbs were placed on two alchemy tables.

At this moment, the area outside the pill shop was already crowded with people.

After all, the place where Yun Caiyue Suo lives is a densely populated area.

There were wandering cultivators seeking medicine and passersby, and at that moment, a series of discussions arose.

"Isn't that Bai Chen from the Heavenly Pill Pavilion? He's a first-tier high-grade alchemist; refining first-tier mid-grade pills is a piece of cake for him, isn't it?"

"That kid over there looks unfamiliar. I don't know where he comes from. He dares to gamble with Bai Chen on pills. He's probably going to lose badly."

"Hehe, it's good that you lost, now we'll have a good show to watch."

Amidst the murmurs, Bai Chen looked around, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

"Everyone! I am Bai Chen from the Heavenly Pill Pavilion. Today, I am here to wager pills with this...this unknown fellow Daoist! Please bear witness for us!"

He deliberately emphasized the words "unknown," which drew laughter.

Yun Caiyue frowned, about to speak

Bai Chen quickly put on a smiling face:

"Fairy Rainbow Moon, please begin."

Yun Caiyue snorted coldly, too lazy to look at him anymore, and simply walked to Lin Fengmian's side, saying softly:

"Go, Fengmian!"

Lin Fengmian nodded, looking at the determined face opposite him.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Bai Chen felt even more displeased.

Pack!

Wait till you lose, then let's see if you can still pretend!

He took a deep breath, composed himself, and turned his gaze to the alchemy furnace in front of him.

The competition has officially begun.

Yun Caiyue took a deep breath and handed the two identical pill formulas to the two people for inspection.

The two then began their contest.

Lin Fengmian glanced at the pill formula; it was a common first-tier pill called the Qi Gathering Pill.

Its effect is that it can increase the cultivation level of cultivators in the Qi Refining stage and help them break through bottlenecks.

It is said to be common, and it is indeed easy to refine.

However, precisely because of its unique nature, depending on the quality of its refining, pill patterns will appear on the pill.

This is the only first-tier pill formula that can reveal pill patterns!

It is also the most commonly used touchstone when alchemists exchange skills.

Bai Chen was overjoyed when he saw the pill formula clearly.

Qi Gathering Pill! He had often gambled with others on pills, and in order to show off his skills in front of others, he had practiced the refining technique of this Qi Gathering Pill diligently! He had already mastered it by heart!

Now I'm guaranteed to win!

At Yun Caiyue's command, the two began refining pills!

Bai Chen confidently put down the jade tube containing the pill formula.

He could recite this prescription with his eyes closed.

He then picked up the medicinal herbs.

Begin to handle it skillfully.

Cleaning, sorting, extracting the medicine... every action was performed smoothly and flawlessly, as if it were from a textbook.

After processing the medicinal herbs, he deliberately displayed a beautiful alchemy technique.

With a flick of his hand, his ten fingers danced like butterflies, and streams of spiritual light shot from his fingertips into the medicinal herbs!

The technique was extremely flashy, yet it was indeed somewhat mysterious, immediately drawing gasps of surprise from the surrounding cultivators!

"Excellent technique!"

"As expected of a disciple of a near-third-tier alchemist!"

Bai Chen smiled smugly and then placed the prepared medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace.

With a flick of his spiritual energy, the furnace instantly ignited!

As he controlled the heat, he arrogantly glanced at Lin Fengmian.

The other person was still examining the elixir formula recorded in the jade tube, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were studying it carefully.

Bai Chen snorted coldly in his heart.

As expected of a self-taught amateur! He even needs to see the formula for the Qi Gathering Pill on the spot, yet he dares to gamble with me?

Hmph, just wait and see how you get out of this mess!

Not only will they lose the Foundation Establishment spiritual treasure, but they will also lose face in front of Caiyue!

Thinking of this, Bai Chen felt a surge of secret pleasure.

He withdrew his gaze and focused intently on refining his elixir, occasionally showing off his fire control techniques, which drew gasps of amazement from the onlookers.

At the same time, Lin Fengmian finally finished reading the prescription.