Reincarnation of the Strongest Healer

Chapter 329: Yaren’s Mood

As soon as Yaren announced the start of the test, nearly everyone in the section tensed up, their expressions restless.

Based on the information given, the sooner they answered correctly and pleased Yaren, the faster they could relax.

After all, who knew when Yarenʼs mood would turn sour and suddenly announce everyone else still undertaking the test to fail.

In this section, Yaren was the ultimate dictator.

Her words were the final, and those who were to go against it?

Well, an unlucky contestant had already revealed to them what would be the response to such actions.

Being thrashed wasnʼt the worst part, but having someone from the Paradise Plains going to their home city and complaining to their family was what frightened them the most.

Nothing was more humiliating than having someone going to your city to complain about your conduct. Additionally, receiving such treatment was equivalent to announcing your incapability to everyone.

While everyone patiently waited for Yaren to put up a question, Xu Feng noticed in the corner of his eyes that Crimson Heart was waving her fingers around the empty.

ʼNot good!ʼ Xu Feng thought, realizing that she was planning on opening her system interface.

Alarmed, he quickly coughed loudly and interrupted Yaren in the process.

”Do you need some medical attention, contestant?” Yaren raised an eyebrow.

Had it been someone interrupting her with words, then she would have been enraged, but coughing was a different matter. To ensure every contestant was at their top form, she couldnʼt possibly neglect their health.

There was a borderline to how unruly she could be.

”Thanks for the concern, Conductor Yaren, but Iʼm fine.” Xu Feng bowed respectfully.

”Itʼs just that I tried to open an interface— I meant the magical paper and received a backlash.” He added, speaking some nonsense that was hard to understand.

”Very well, then I hope to not hear another cough since you refused medical aid,” Yaren spoke sternly, clearly letting this matter go for the first offense only.

”Yes, I will keep that in mind.” Xu Feng nodded and returned to his seat.

Meanwhile, Crimson Heart, who was about to open her system interface, was astonished. She turned her attention to him, gave him a slight nod, and mouthed a silent ʼthank youʼ.

Others might have not comprehended it, but Xu Fengʼs words were a direct warning to her actions.

Opening the interface and receiving a backlash was a translation to her opening the system interface would result in disqualification.

ʼHe saw me waving my fingers and deduced my actions. What a scary man indeed.ʼ Crimson Heart thought to herself, feeling grateful for his help, but at the same time, she realized how she now owed him one.

It would really be quite embarrassing if she nearly got disqualified because she wanted to open her system interface to check the time.

Naturally, she wasnʼt planning on cheating, given the System itself wouldnʼt have allowed players such an advantage.

While Crimson Heart managed to escape the disqualification briefly, Xu Feng had already turned his attention to Yaren.

Some might be cursing him or complaining about why he helped his fellow competitors. However, none of them realized he merely gave her a hand because he planned on roping her into his Vanguard Guild.

As for her being his rival in the competition?

Xu Feng wasnʼt someone who would fight an uncertain battle. Having Crimson Heart here or not, he was confident in his ability.

And no, it was not arrogant, because arrogant was only used to describe those who talked big but canʼt back it up.

ʼYaren, a lunatic person but a great forger. Her behavior and temperament are worse than Fionaʼs, but that doesnʼt mean she is hard to interact with.ʼ Xu Feng inwardly exclaimed, having recognized her from the start.

Whatever she does, it would always be out of normal peopleʼs expectations.

Hence, to interact with Yaren, one must be cautious, but not overly cautious since that would only garner her disliking.

”Alright, the first question. If a blacksmith uses two incompatible materials in a forging attempt, what could happen to the final product? You have 1 minute to record your answer on the magical paper.” Yaren announced and began the timer right away.

The moment the question was brought up, nearly every contestant had a slight grin on their face.

As experienced blacksmiths, how could they not possibly understand the outcome of the question?

As for Crimson Heart, she pondered for a moment before closing her eyes and concentrating on recording her answer.

Meanwhile, Xu Feng didnʼt rush like everyone else.

ʼA general question, but with Yarenʼs eccentric behavior, I doubt the answer is straightforward.ʼ He was skeptical of the question.

Using incompatible materials could result in a flawed or unstable item that may break easily in battle, or even explode during the forging process. In some cases, the item might inherit strange and unpredictable properties, making it either useless or extremely powerful.

Such a general solution was known to all blacksmiths. Only fake or ignorant ones would answer incorrectly.

However, at the level of this competition, Yaren wouldnʼt have posed such an easy question.

ʼShe mentioned if a blacksmith uses two incompatible materials…ʼ Suddenly, Xu Feng noticed the subtle meaning of the question itself.

Realization dawned upon Xu Feng, and he quickly began to record his answer.

The 1-minute mark also passed by rather quickly, and Yaren clapped her hands.

”Alright, no more recording your answer. If anyone dares to, then you already know what will happen.” She smiled widely.

Sure enough, everyone stopped immediately, with none daring to test her words to see if she would go through with it.

Pleased, Yaren snapped her fingers and all the magical paper flew to her as she glanced at the answers from the contestant.

”Contestant number 12, failed.”

”Contestant number 17, bland as hell.”

”Contestant number 24, decent but not good enough.”

Yaren made multiple comments upon reading each of the contestant numberʼs answers, and those she failed, were automatically disqualified.

Those who got disqualified had their expressions turned ashen white. They were unable to accept the result.