Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

They still hold the advantage.

Chapter 53 Champion

Among the students of Canaan College are those from wealthy families and those from ordinary backgrounds.

Han Feng could tell the difference just by looking at the flames in those people's hands.

Although he tried his best to make the competition fair, there is no such thing as absolute fairness in the world.

Stories of ordinary people rising up to become wealthy are ultimately rare.

After observing the performance of a few seeded players, Han Feng had already estimated which players would ultimately win.

"What's the background of that girl from Canaan Academy?"

Han Feng concentrated his breath into a voice and asked Elder Huo.

Elder Huo transmitted his voice, "The Medicine Emperor is referring to Chen Xiaoyu, right? She is the second young lady of the Chen family in Beimang City, Zhongzhou, and her talent is outstanding."

Han Feng nodded. It seemed that Canaan Academy also had its own trump card.

Two hours later, the final round ended, and some alchemists left the stage in disappointment, with only about thirty alchemists successfully refining the pills.

Officials used testing equipment to check the quality of the pills, a process that lasted about half an hour.

After everyone had rested for a while, the results were announced.

Of the top ten, three are from Maple City, two are from Canaan Academy, one is from Black Emperor Sect and one is from Demon Flame Valley, and the remaining three are from Zuo Family Village in Black Corner Region, Qianyao Workshop, and a pharmacist from Heavenly Serpent Kingdom.

The enormous list was displayed in mid-air, and everyone's eyes were drawn to the top of the list.

[First Place: Chen Xiaoyu (Canaan Academy), Pill Quality: Superior (7.2)]

[Second Place: Zuo Ming (Zuo Family Village), Pill Quality: Superior (7.0)]

[Third Place: Xu Fan (Fengcheng), Pill Quality: Medium Grade (6.5)]

[Fourth Place: Liu Yanping (Demon Flame Valley), Pill Quality: Medium Grade (6.3)]

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In the Dou Qi Continent, pills are differentiated not only by grade but also by quality.

If a pill can retain 50% of its medicinal essence, it is considered a low-grade pill.

If even 50% of the medicinal power cannot be retained, it can only be considered a second-grade pill.

Substandard pills with 30% to 50% medicinal power can still be sold, but pills with less than 30% medicinal power are considered waste pills, and the Alchemist Guild prohibits the sale of waste pills.

The reason is simple: every medicine has some degree of toxicity. If too many useless pills are ingested, the toxicity in the body will accumulate to a certain extent, which may affect the body's cultivation aptitude at best, and at worst, directly affect life.

Of course, a large number of waste pills circulate among some lower-level cultivators. They don't have time to care about pill poisoning; they just can't afford such expensive pills, so they can only use waste pills.

On the mainland, low-grade pills account for about 80%. These pills are considered safe and generally will not affect life unless one becomes addicted to them, but they may have some impact on cultivation.

However, people who consistently take low-grade pills are probably not some kind of chosen ones, so most of them don't need to worry about this issue.

The requirement for a mid-grade elixir is to retain 60% of its medicinal essence. This requires a high level of professional skill from the alchemist. The elixir cannot be made casually; it requires meticulous work to remove impurities and improve the purity of the elixir.

If 70% of the medicinal essence can be retained, it is considered a superior-grade elixir.

By the same token, 80% are considered top-grade, and 90% are considered exceptional.

As for the tenth grade, it's almost impossible. Even with Han Feng's previous life's level, he wouldn't dare say he could refine an absolutely perfect pure pill.

Of the three thousand great paths, there is one that is ultimately incomplete.

Elixirs of grade nine or higher are qualified to transform into human form, and humans cannot be without impurities.

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The host announced the top ten list, and Su Qian and Elder Huo looked extremely happy.

Elder Huo had been keeping a trump card up his sleeve all along, and this second young lady of the Chen family was the one he was playing!

Although Miss Chen's current level of skill is not particularly related to him, she won first place in this competition on behalf of Canaan Academy.

There was little objection from the crowd.

Canaan Academy is the strongest force, so it's only natural that it takes first place.

On the field, Zuo Ming sighed softly and looked at the playful girl with a single ponytail not far away.

I never expected that even after refining a top-grade elixir, I still couldn't win the championship.

The girl won cheers from her companions.

Although few Canaan College students made it into the top ten, they were all proud of their college winning first place.

"Senior Chen, I never knew you were so amazing!"

"low profile."

The girl waved her hand.

"Could you please get me an autograph from the Medicine King?"

"Ah, this isn't a good idea, after all, he's a seventh-grade alchemist..."

The girl hesitated to refuse.

"I will unleash a hundred days' worth of fire energy!"

"Actually, it's not like we can't consider it..."

"I'll stay for 120 days!"

"Everyone is so enthusiastic... Let's take turns."

The girl had a beautiful smile, her eyes sparkling with golden light, and she had already taken out a pen and paper to start writing down her accounts.

Zuo Ming and Xu Fan originally wanted to go and join in the fun, but they were completely stunned.

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After the competition ended, Han Feng handed the formula for the sixth-grade Battle Spirit Pill to Chen Xiaoyu.

"You are very good."

Han Feng praised her with a smile, and then he saw the girl take out a notebook and a pen.

"Your Majesty, could you please sign your autograph?"

"Ok?"

Han Feng was taken aback. Su Qian and Elder Huo behind him turned slightly dark-faced and gave Chen Xiaoyu a warning look, signaling her to be mindful of the occasion.

However, the girl stared straight at Han Feng, completely ignoring the emotions of the two elders.

Han Feng smiled, picked up a pen, and signed his name.

"Your Majesty, please sign a few more, my classmate wants some too!"

Han Feng: ......

How many more do you want?

"Five!"

Han Feng sighed and poured his soul power into the pen, the force penetrating the paper and reaching five layers deep.

"All right."

Chen Xiaoyu took the pen and paper with delight.

"Thank you, Medicine King. You are such a kind person."

Han Feng smiled and said, "Your alchemy skills should be at the fourth-grade level, right?"

Chen Xiaoyu nodded.

"I can refine some fourth-grade pills, but the quality isn't that high."

Han Feng nodded: "You only have one chance to view this pill formula, so I suggest you first learn about fifth-grade pills to solidify your foundation. You can consult Elder Huo about this. Of course, I will also be going to Canaan Academy soon, so you can come and ask me for advice if you wish."

"Oh! Really?!"

Chen Xiaoyu exclaimed in surprise, "Your Excellency the Medicine King, are you coming to our academy?"

"Cough cough!"

Su Qian interrupted the conversation at this moment.

"Little Fish, stop bothering Medicine King. The other winners are still waiting."

Chen Xiaoyu held the pill and closed her mouth, but her eyes seemed to speak volumes as she blinked at Han Feng, expressing her joy and happiness without reservation.

Han Feng also gave Chen Xiaoyu a gentle smile.

This girl is quite nice. I hope she will spread the word about my upcoming visit within the college.

Chapter 54 Po Zong Dan

The alchemy competition concluded successfully after the awards ceremony.

One by one, the leaders of various factions came to bid farewell to Han Feng. They had come from afar, and although they did not have the opportunity to personally demonstrate their skills, they wished for more competitions like this.

After all, opportunities to meet the Medicine King are few and far between.

According to the rules of the Black Corner Region, one cannot directly visit the Medicine Emperor to request elixirs; one must first obtain approval by letter before making an audience.

Only acquaintances or exceptionally powerful individuals are qualified to directly request pills.

The two elders, Jin and Yin, are powerful individuals who meet both of the criteria.

After the competition, they swaggered into the city lord's mansion.

"The Medicine King".

The two are indeed twins; not only do they look and act alike, but even their speaking speed and tone are exactly the same.

"You two are seeking elixirs?"

Han Feng directly stated the purpose of their visit.

"Hehe, that's exactly what I meant."

The two elders, Jin and Yin, made no attempt to hide anything, saying, "Now that the Medicine Emperor has broken through to the seventh rank, refining the Breakthrough Pill must be a piece of cake for him, right?"

The two had previously asked Han Feng for the Breakthrough Pill, but unfortunately Han Feng refused, citing the difficulty of refining the pill.

Now that Han Feng has broken through to the seventh rank, the two of them came under the guise of watching the competition, but their main purpose was to ask for pills.

Han Feng nodded and smiled at the two elders, Jin and Yin: "You two have come at just the right time. I was just thinking about researching the Breakthrough Pill."

"Oh?"

"Is the Medicine King willing to refine pills for the two of us?"

The two elders, Jin and Yin, spoke with a slight lift in their voices.

"What are you saying, gentlemen? Given our past relationship, why would I need to refuse such a trivial matter as alchemy?"

The two elders, Jin and Yin, were overjoyed upon hearing this.

They thought Han Feng would make up some excuse to refuse, but they didn't expect him to agree so easily.

"If the Medicine King needs anything, just let him know. Neither of us are people who would take advantage of others."

The two elders, Jin and Yin, patted their chests with great pride.

Han Feng nodded and took out a form.

"I have been searching for some rare medicinal herbs and spiritual objects recently, but their high quality is daunting."

Han Feng sighed and handed the list to the two elders, Jin and Yin.

"If you two can help me find all the medicinal herbs listed above, what harm would it do for me to refine two Breakthrough Pills for you?"

The two elders, Jin and Yin, took the list and exclaimed in unison, "Eighth Rank!"

"Medicine King, what do you need such high-grade medicinal herbs for?"

Not to mention that eighth-tier medicinal herbs are already rare, even if you find them, they are usually guarded by powerful seventh-tier or even eighth-tier magical beasts.