Feeling the energy spilling out from the medicinal cauldron, Gu He already knew that once the pill was successfully refined, he would definitely lose!
How could he be so strong? Gu He felt a little bitter inside.
An unbidden thought even surfaced in his heart: what if he caused Xiao Yan a little accident? Xiao Yan was currently at the critical moment of pill formation, with all his focus poured into the pill. If he caused Xiao Yan even a slight disturbance, not only would the pill certainly fail, but if he were interrupted at such a crucial moment, Xiao Yan might even suffer damage to his soul.
But Gu He's thought lasted only briefly before he noticed the two Dou Zongs from the Heavenly Snake Mansion guarding Xiao Yan on either side. Aside from keeping part of their attention on Xiao Yan, their gazes constantly swept through the hall. If anything that could affect or disturb Xiao Yan appeared, they would undoubtedly act at once!
Gu He's heart tightened, and he shook his head, mocking himself inwardly. Since when had he actually considered using such despicable means?
As an alchemist, he understood better than anyone the importance of quiet during the refining process!
Looking at Xiao Yan, the center of everyone's attention, and Yun Yun, who was staring intently at him, Gu He felt a trace of bitterness in his heart. Turning his gaze, he saw that Ya Fei, who had originally been meant to marry him, was likewise fixed on Xiao Yan. Her jade-like hands had unconsciously clenched tight from nervousness.
The competition was not yet over, but the outcome was already clear. In every sense, Gu He silently put away the Turtle Spirit Pill he had just refined.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's pill formation had reached its final