Seeing that Zhao Dong actually dared to make a move, Leng Yue said no more. Controlling her True Qi, she ignited the Spiritual Fire and then began to toss the medicinal ingredients into the furnace.
The competition began!
Soon, the surrounding masters were nodding in admiration.
"Master Xiang's apprentice is indeed impressive. Her control of the furnace fire is already masterful, and her timing for adding the ingredients is flawless."
"It seems Leng Yue will have no problem concocting the pill. The only uncertainty is whether she'll have enough luck during the final Solidifying Pill stage."
"Hey, look at this kid. Why hasn't he started yet?" one of them suddenly asked. The rest of the crowd turned their gazes toward Zhao Dong as well.
But they saw Zhao Dong simply sitting cross-legged beside the Pill Furnace, meditating, with no intention of starting at all.
"What's the meaning of this?"
"Could it be that he knows he can't compete, so he's not even trying?"
