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
Vardala was overjoyed and continued, "Mr. Adrian, I've been in this city for a long time. No one has treated me like family until now. You're the first, and I really appreciate it!""What do you mean?" Adrian asked.Vardala explained, "This city is called Shadowhaven Citadel, and it's the holy city of spirit summoners. However, not all spirit summoners have the privilege to reside here. Only the high-ranking members are allowed to stay here. Spirit summoners from all over come here each year for various reasons. For me, I hope to obtain advanced techniques and powerful treasures from this place."Adrian was surprised to learn that Vardala had not made any friends during his stay. He said, "Don't worry. From now on, you can tag along with me.""Okay!" Vardala nodded in excitement. Adrian continued, "It’s still not time to celebrate, Vardala. I humiliated Morok, so he'll definitely hold a grudge. I need to find out what he’s up to. Then, I'll find a way to crush his plans.""Pleas
The trees contained an abundance of energy, forming a dense aura around the courtyard.Observing the grand courtyard, Adrian exclaimed, "This guy really knows how to indulge himself. He occupies such a vast space without considering the feelings of other spirit summoners. Looks like he needs to be taught a lesson." Even though Morok was a high-level spirit summoner, it did not mean he could possess such a massive courtyard. It was clear that his situation was far from normal. Adrian wanted to find what secrets were hidden behind this matter.Adrian dashed toward the courtyard. With incredible speed, he reached the fringe of the courtyard and leaped onto a large tree. From there, he peered into the courtyard. To his surprise, there was no one inside.He mused, "I would think someone like Morok would have many followers. I didn't expect such a large courtyard to be empty. I wonder if he feels uncomfortable living alone in such a large space. Anyway, I should go in and take a look."