Xiao Yan shrugged indifferently. Liu Ling no longer posed any threat to him.
Retracting his gaze, he looked at the alchemists around him who were still watching him. After hesitating slightly, he silently picked up a remaining stalk of Thick Earth Ganoderma from the stone platform and casually tossed it away.
The surrounding alchemists were stunned by Xiao Yan's action. A moment later, those who understood the issue gradually revealed ecstatic expressions. They cast grateful looks at Xiao Yan, then hurriedly seized the time to begin refining.
Watching the contestants begin refining in a flurry, Xiao Yan glanced at the hourglass on the opposite wall, which was nearly empty. Shrugging, he lowered his head and organized the items on his stone platform. As for whether they could refine the Wind Walking Pill before time ran out, that was no longer his concern.
As time slowly passed, the spectators grew increasingly tense, their gazes fixed on the alchemists still busy in the square. Meanwhile, quite a few young women in the stands kept stealing glances at Uchiha Madara and Xiao Yan. They were the first two to complete their pills, and had undoubtedly stirred the hearts of these young maidens. Of course, most of their attention was directed toward Madara.
After all, wherever he went, Madara carried an arrogant, overbearing presence. Combined with his distinctive appearance, he naturally attracted admirers.
In contrast, Xiao Yan's disguised appearance was far too ordinary, so he received far fewer looks.
Half an hour later, green light was the first to shine before the little princess and Liu Ling. The two placed their pills into jade bottles, exchanged a glance, and both heaved sighs of relief.
After them, green lights began flashing one after another. Yet there were even more red lights. The square was simply