The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 1519: Chapter 1519: Is This a Complete Crush?

”Clang!”

A blood-red elixir, gleaming like a ruby, shot out from the Pill Furnace, landing in the porcelain plate in front of Carson Flores.

Heart Cleansing Pill.

The audience erupted in uproar.

”Ricardo Tate actually lost!”

”Carson Flores can even refine such a niche elixir like the Heart Cleansing Pill? That’s truly surprising!”

”Ricardo hasn’t really lost yet. He only lost the first round—it’s a best-of-three competition to determine the winner!”

”Not only that, Ricardo didn’t succeed in refining the Taizu Ointment. For Carson to win, he still has to personally refine the Taizu Ointment for this round to count!”

”He already said he knows the rules. Since he proposed it, he should be able to refine it.”

”I don’t believe it! I don’t believe Carson Flores can refine the Taizu Ointment!”

”Neither do I! From what I know of the various alchemy techniques, none of them are sufficient to support the formulation of the Taizu Ointment!”

On stage, the Referee Supervisor examined the Heart Cleansing Pill that Carson Flores had refined before announcing the verdict.

”In the first round, Ricardo Tate failed to refine the Taizu Ointment, while Carson Flores successfully refined the Heart Cleansing Pill.

In the first round, Carson Flores wins.”

”After three rounds of competition, the winner must demonstrate the ability to refine the elixirs chosen for the challenges.”

”Now, let’s move on to the second round.”

”Please reveal the topics!”

Two staff members unveiled the second set of papers in front of both participants, pasting them onto the chalkboard.

”Ricardo Tate’s topic: Phoenix Cry Pill.”

”Carson Flores’ topic: Soul Settling Pill.”

The audience buzzed with heightened chatter.

”Ricardo’s challenge is a bit excessive—Phoenix Cry Pill is an elixir uniquely invented by Phoenix Cry Fairy in her day. Other than the Fairy herself, no one else even knows the formula, let alone how to refine it. How is this fair?”

”Ricardo probably acquired the Phoenix Cry Pill formula. Rumor has it he once exchanged alchemy techniques with the Fairy and they admired each other’s skills. There’s no way Carson can refine this pill.”

”He’s clearly taking advantage of Carson’s youth!”

”The rules of the challenge work this way. While Ricardo’s move seems opportunistic, it’s within the bounds of the rules. Carson will definitely fail to refine this elixir, but the Soul Settling Pill isn’t simple either. Its success rate is notoriously low—it’s often a matter of pure luck. Ricardo may not be able to refine it either!”

”Soul Settling Pill—does Carson’s ability really reach such extraordinary levels? Refining it is no less difficult than refining the Taizu Ointment.”

”Ricardo could really be digging his own grave here. The elixirs he’s choosing are obscure ones that most people wouldn’t have a chance to learn or refine, but the ones Carson is choosing are iconic premium elixirs. Many know the formulas, but few can refine them successfully...”

”If Carson truly manages to refine the Taizu Ointment and the Soul Settling Pill, it would prove his alchemy skills are leagues ahead of Ricardo’s!”

”Haha, look at Ricardo’s face—it’s priceless!”

Indeed, Ricardo’s expression was rather grim, as he also didn’t know how to refine the Soul Settling Pill!

The Soul Settling Pill, like the Taizu Ointment, required alchemy techniques of unparalleled precision and control, far beyond what the existing techniques on Skyland Continent could achieve.

Ricardo stared at Carson, his gaze flickering with uncertainty.

Could it be that Carson had truly mastered a supremely advanced alchemy technique?

After some thought, Ricardo abruptly decided to forgo the refinement altogether. He figured that, even if he tried, he would ultimately fail. Better to give up now than endure another furnace explosion and further humiliation.

”I’ve attempted to refine the Soul Settling Pill before and failed every time, so I won’t attempt it this time. I forfeit.”

Opposite him, Carson smiled faintly, his tone calm as he replied, ”I don’t even know the formula for the Phoenix Cry Pill, so naturally, I can’t refine it. I forfeit this round.”

Both contestants forfeited!

The audience was abuzz with astonishment, although, upon reflection, it seemed reasonable. When each side was setting questions, it was only natural to choose challenges of extreme difficulty that the other party likely couldn’t refine. Under such a premise, both contestants failing was perfectly understandable.

”Second round—neither side completed the challenge. It’s a draw!”

”Now, let’s proceed to the third round.”

”Please unveil the topics.”

The staff members opened the final set of papers, revealing the third-round challenges.

”Ricardo Tate’s topic: White Tiger Gale Pill.”

”Carson Flores’ topic: Heart Guarding Soul Return Pill.”

The announcement of the topics once again stirred intense discussion among the crowd. Just like the previous rounds, Ricardo’s chosen elixir was another obscure, niche creation that few could master, while Carson’s was a renowned premium elixir of the Immortal Domains.

In terms of challenge style, Ricardo came across as petty and opportunistic, whereas Carson’s choices reflected magnanimity, confidence, and an upright disposition.

Upon seeing the topics, Ricardo’s face turned another shade paler.

The Heart Guarding Soul Return Pill—he knew the formula, had attempted it before, but still couldn’t refine it!

The Taizu Ointment, Soul Settling Pill, and Heart Guarding Soul Return Pill—all of Carson’s chosen elixirs were illustrious premium elixirs of the Immortal Domains, requiring immensely refined alchemy techniques for successful refinement.

Throughout the entire Thunder Immortal Realm, only a scant few had ever successfully refined even one of these elixirs, let alone all three!

Could Carson refine all three of these legendary elixirs?

Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!