Yu Huatuo watched Yang Chen's chosen method of alchemy differ drastically from orthodox Alchemy techniques and could not help sneering inwardly.
Is this kid really planning to grandstand? He wants to refine an Earth-grade Golden Cloud Pill with such an unorthodox method? Refining an Earth-grade pill must be utterly orthodox, with proper techniques and not a single step allowed to go wrong. Even then, one still needs luck for the pill to form. He truly doesn't know the height of heaven or the depth of earth!
Of course, he would not say it aloud. After all, he had to maintain the bearing of an expert.
Many other alchemists also noticed that Yang Chen's Alchemy techniques were different. It was an entirely different method of refining pills.
Before someone saw a novel thing succeed, it was difficult for them to accept it; they would simply decide it was bound to fail.
Now, quite a few alchemists seeking to curry favor with Yu Huatuo began discussing it among themselves.
"There's a huge problem with these Alchemy techniques."
"You can tell the problem isn't small. Could Yang Chen be messing around with Instructor Huo and deliberately toying with him?"
"Hehe, I think Instructor Huo's materials are about to go down the drain this time. In my opinion, it would have been best to let Alchemist Yu refine them in the first place."
Hearing so many people trying to flatter him say such things, Alchemist Yu felt deeply pleased. He remembered each of their faces. For those who obeyed him, he did not mind tossing them a few scraps; but those who did not obey had to be suppressed.
Hearing the majority's discussion, Instructor Huo's expression turned grave.
Seeing the change in Huo Fengxing's expression, Ruan Jinling, standing beside Yang Chen, immediately said, "Instructor