During the dispute, there were many unpleasant insults thrown. It almost reached the point of a physical altercation. The surrounding onlookers maintained the expected level of civility for spectators and didn't intervene to determine right or wrong. They simply enjoyed the show.However, Adrian was different from most bystanders. He liked to delve into the intricacies of such matters. While the two men argued, he quietly observed. One person was aggressive, and the other was evasive. Just by looking at their expressions, it was challenging to determine who was right or wrong.His intuition told him that the young alchemist was probably not at fault though. Perhaps an instinctive desire to protect the underdog led Adrian to think this way."Return to me all the herbs that you stole! Otherwise, I will make you compensate a hundredfold!" the robed man roared, throwing out insult after insult.A cold light flashed in his hand, and a sword emitting a chilling glow appeared. He aimed th
While speaking, Adrian kept his gaze fixed on the robed man. He was trying to discern some flaws in the robed man’s story.After the robed man finished speaking, Adrian's smile became even more pronounced. "I think things may not be as straightforward as you say. If certain people use inferior goods to frame others, then…” His tone carried a hint of ambiguity.The robed man suddenly tensed. "Are you suggesting that I’m lying?""I didn't say that." Adrian shrugged. "Until the truth comes to light, anything is possible. But, in the end, there are no impartial witnesses in this matter. You two are arguing your sides, and I don't know who's telling the truth.""What do you suggest then? This matter can't end this way," the robed man insisted.Adrian seemed to have been waiting for this response, and his smile became even more profound. He suggested, "How about the two of us have a little competition? If you win, you can demand whatever compensation you want, and I'll pay you on his be
Morok said to Adrian, "I never expected you to be so eager to seek defeat. Well then, I'll fulfill your wish.”As he spoke, he waved. In an instant, a delicate small cauldron appeared before him. He said, "I'm ready. To avoid accusations of me being unfair, let's have you decide the rules of the competition.""Sure," Adrian replied, "Don't cry over losing later!"He already had a whole plan figured out.Adrian said, "I'm too lazy to come up with complicated rules. Let's keep it simple. We'll set a time limit of one hour. During this time, you're free to make any medicinal pill. At the end of the hour, we'll judge the outcome based on the completeness of the pill and the grade of the pills. How about it?""Deal!" Morok agreed.Afraid of appearing at a disadvantage, Morok took out some herbs from his storage pouch and threw them into the cauldron. He activated his techniques and began making his pill.Adrian, on the other hand, remained unhurried. He took out some herbs he had col
"Well, I won't hold back then." Morok smiled and slowly lifted the lid of the cauldron. Just gently opening a small slit released a refreshing fragrance that wafted through the air."Wow, it smells so good. What kind of pill is this?""It's the Enchantix Nectar!"Those who recognized it exclaimed in awe. The Enchantix Nectar was a rare pill. It was known to cleanse impurities in the body, improve energy flow, and was a valuable supplement. Such pills were usually only crafted by skilled alchemists.The crowd was filled with envy and jealousy when they saw the Enchantix Nectar. When the pot was fully opened, everyone saw a single pill lying inside. A complete set of Enchantix Nectar should yield nine pills, but Morok managed to produce only one, which fell short of the expected count. But though it was just one pill, the onlookers were still in awe. Such pills were extremely rare, and most present had never even seen one, let alone produced one.Adrian was not impressed though. He
The crowd began to whisper among themselves. Even Morok noticed the peculiar fragrance emanating from Adrian's cauldron. He recognized the unique qualities of the fragrance and frowned. It was the first time he felt a sense of unease, worrying that Adrian might outmatch him.Adrian proceeded to open his cauldron fully, and the intoxicating aroma filled the surrounding air. Even the passersby in the distance could not resist the allure of the fragrance."Hehehe! What's wrong with all of you? Are you just going to indulge in the fragrance? Take a look at my pill," Adrian said as he observed the crowd lost in the scent. To him, it seemed like they were captivated by a multi-talented beauty, fixated on the person’s beauty alone and neglecting their talents.Upon hearing Adrian's words, the crowd snapped out of their trance and turned their attention to his cauldron. Inside, sat only one pill, but it was perfectly round, brightly colored, and exceptionally pretty. With a single look, eve
Adrian merely smiled at the approaching energy surge. He waved, causing his energy shield to transform into a massive vortex and swirl toward Morok, catching him off guard. As the vortex was about to engulf Morok, he squinted and retorted, "Hah! Do you think I'm a pushover? Don't underestimate me!"Morok leaped into the air, his clothes fluttering even though there was no wind. White light emanated from him and formed into waves of energy that shot toward Adrian. Noticing a faint shadow appear around Morok, Adrian frowned. The shadow resembled a white snake and emitted an ominous aura. It evidently was Morok's beast familiar.Spirit summoners like Morok could control creatures known as familiars. These creatures were formed by capturing the souls of slain beasts and then refining them into servitors.However, Adrian was unfazed by the appearance of the snake familiar. He fashioned his energy into a spear and hurled it in Morok's direction. The snake had just been manifested, and i
Despite his brutal assault, Adrian did not go for the final kill. The air blades shattered Morok's defenses and knocked him to the ground. Even with this, Morok looked battered. His clothes were torn and blood lined his mouth. The crowd was shocked by Morok's defeat, questioning how someone as formidable as him could lose."What? Morok lost? How is that possible?"Others in the crowd were equally shocked to witness Morok's defeat at Adrian’s hands. Despite the astonishment, Adrian did not flaunt his victory and said with a smile, "Morok, do you want another round? I'm ready anytime.""Why you…" Morok wished to get even with Adrian, but he knew when to draw the line. He snorted and left with a threatening remark, "Fine, I acknowledge you. Remember this, you little brat. This will not be the end!" Everyone was shocked. Morok was known for his prowess, and seeing him lose to Adrian was hard to digest. Adrian had become accustomed to such situations and thus remained composed.He lef
Vardala reached into his pocket and pulled out a small vial. He then poured out a pill. It looked like a Dragon Prime Pill.Adrian took the pill and examined it closely. Soon enough, he discovered that there was indeed a problem with the pill."This isn't a Dragon Prime Pill," Adrian commented.Vardala was astonished. "It isn’t? What is it then? I followed the recipe for the Dragon Prime Pill to the T. How could it turn into something else?"Adrian continued, "Do you have any remaining ingredients from when you were making the pills? If you do, please show them to me.""Yes, I do." Vardala nodded and began searching through his belongings.After a while, he pulled out some ingredients used for making the Dragon Prime Pills and handed them over. Adrian took the ingredients and examined them closely. With just a glance, he identified a clear issue among the ingredients."These ingredients might look like those used to make Dragon Prime Pills, but there's a significant problem with