Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1247: Chapter 1247: Confronting the Examiner

”Yes, certainly, but do you really need to give him the nomination spot?”

That person clearly looked down on Ling Xiao.

But this was normal.

Ling Xiao was the youngest among them, evidently green and unreliable. Who would trust him?

”Not possible?”

”Certainly possible, certainly possible!”

That person muttered, looking at Lingxiao: ”Kid, getting Grandmaster Jackson’s recommendation is an exceptional exception, if you don’t have confidence, it’s better to give up voluntarily. Don’t embarrass Grandmaster Jackson when the time comes.”

”Are you doubting Grandmaster Jackson?”

Ling Xiao asked with a smile.

”Nonsense, it’s just that I’m not confident about you. The alchemists participating in this Alchemy Conference are all quite capable, so even the pre-competition tests are not easy. Think about it, losing your own face is fine, but losing Grandmaster’s face means making an enemy of Changle Immortal Island!”

That person said sharply.

”What may I call you, sir?”

Ling Xiao suddenly asked.

”My last name is An.”

”Ah, so it’s Senior An. Who loses face is not something for you to manage. Moreover, you are prematurely assuming that I will lose face. What if I achieve good results later? Wouldn’t you lose face too?

As a member of Changle Immortal Island, losing face means Changle Immortal Island loses face. So, are you also making an enemy of Changle Immortal Island?”

Ling Xiao indifferently regarded this middle-aged man surnamed An, seemingly recognizing the type of fool in every Sect who judges by appearances and rides on the coat-tails of others.

”Hmph, you better know what you are saying.”

Mr. An snorted coldly.

By now he had noticed the grim-faced Grandmaster Jackson beside Ling Xiao, realizing he had spoken somewhat out of turn.

So naturally, he did not dare to continue.

”Rest assured, I, Ling Xiao, am always aware of what I am saying and doing, it’s just that some people don’t understand.”

Ling Xiao glanced at Mr. An, then turned back to Grandmaster Jackson: ”Grandmaster, I will go prepare now.”

”Hmm.”

Grandmaster Jackson nodded and watched Ling Xiao enter the testing area.

”Grandmaster, I truly meant no disrespect just now. Although Ling Xiao saved your life, it was merely because he knew a lot. Seeing that he doesn’t dare to perform the alchemy himself and has to have another alchemist do it, I really don’t believe he is capable of much.”

Mr. An hurriedly bowed respectfully to Grandmaster Jackson after Ling Xiao left.

”Alright, I understand your concern, but actually, I do have high hopes for this young man, and after all, I owe him a favor. Since he wishes to participate in testing, it’s only natural for me to help.”

Grandmaster Jackson waved his hand and said.

”Grandmaster, you should realize that during the time you were poisoned, the Deputy Island Masters were currying favor, and your prestige has declined. If this issue further harms your reputation, the situation could worsen.”

Mr. An reminded.

”An Lian, I know your intentions are good, but let’s not continue discussing this today. The test is about to start, even if I had regrets now it’s too late, just calmly watch.”

Hearing this, An Lian sighed helplessly.

His absolute loyalty to Jackson Le Grandmaster remained, even in the period when Jackson Le Grandmaster was poisoned. While many who were originally deferent to the Grandmaster had shifted their allegiance to the two Deputy Island Masters, he, however, did not change his stance.

This was also why he spoke harshly and coldly to Ling Xiao today.

He did not want Ling Xiao to ruin the significant plans of Jackson Le Grandmaster.

Unfortunately, it seemed that Jackson Le Grandmaster had full confidence in that young man; even if he wanted to stop him, it was impossible, so he could only endure it for the time being.

He sighed deeply and walked over to make a loud announcement: ”Stand in front of your respective testing platform. On the platform, there is a black box that blocks off Inner strength, Soul Power, and vision. Inside the box are various herbs, and you must select them solely based on touch.

Whatever type of herbs you pick, those are the herbs you have picked.

You can select up to five types, then write down the detailed information of these five herbs on a paper, and also indicate the pills recipes they can be used in.

Remember, there isn’t just one recipe; write down as many as you know. You do not need to do the alchemy yourself; our panel of judges will do the assessment. Within a set time, each valid recipe written scores ten points – the more, the better.

I believe you all understand. This test is to gauge your familiarity with herbs and your understanding of pill and herbal recipes.

The more you strive usually, the better you will perform in this test.

The duration is half an hour, after which our panel of judges will proceed with the evaluation!

Right, there’s one condition that I’ve added on the spot: if you cannot write down even one valid recipe by the end, you will lose the opportunity to participate in this alchemy conference!

If you’re scared, consider giving up early!”

As he said this, An Lian even deliberately glanced at Ling Xiao.

Originally, this test did not include such a punishment, but he purposely set it up to intimidate Ling Xiao, hoping Ling Xiao would give up on participating in the test voluntarily.

However, Ling Xiao stood there, his expression calm, and he was even smiling, which caused An Lian some irritation.

”Ling Xiao, aren’t you planning to give up? In terms of both experience and grade, you are the worst of these twenty people. If you withdraw now, you can still save face, otherwise you might end up crying later!”

An Lian even deliberately said this loudly in front of everyone.

”Hehe, Elder An repeatedly underestimating me, even with my good temper, is somewhat upsetting. Since you’ve already declared it in front of everyone, may I ask, if I manage to qualify in the test, are you willing to do something?”

”Do what?”

”There could be many things, such as apologizing to me in front of these people, or barking like a dog around the streets of Crime City, the choice is yours, I’m not forcing.”

Ling Xiao was not an aggressive person, but after being repeatedly provoked by the other party, how could he continue to endure?

”Kid, do you know who you’re talking to? Elder An Lian is one of the examiners in this alchemy conference!”

Dan Qing said coldly.

”No need to remind me, I’m well aware that he’s an examiner, but that doesn’t give him the right to specifically target an alchemist participant like this.”

Ling Xiao didn’t even look at Dan Qing; his eyes were fixed on An Lian.

At this moment, An Lian felt completely stuck.

After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and said, ”Kid, if you can write more than three valid recipes, I’m willing to slap myself three times in front of everyone!”

Slapping himself a few times wasn’t the main issue, but rather the act of slapping himself was key.

Ling Xiao wanted to crush this man’s arrogance.

”Three valid recipes?”

Ling Xiao smiled and said, ”Alright then, since you are my elder, I will accommodate you. I’ll write four valid recipes, and you can slap yourself four times to make it