The Jade Camellia Pill was commonly used by Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and was not particularly difficult to refine.
Hearing Elder Lu Bo's words, Xia Zhan was naturally brimming with confidence.
He knew very well that, as a Jun Mountain disciple, Fang Cunsheng naturally had his strengths. But at least in the Dao of Alchemy, he was certain he could surpass him.
"Fellow Daoist Fang, your pill furnace doesn't look to be in very good condition."
He examined Fang Cunsheng's pill furnace carefully and said, "Why don't we both compete using ordinary standard pill furnaces?"
"Otherwise, if you lose and blame it all on the difference in furnaces, that won't do."
Xia Zhan did not want an inglorious victory either.
However, Fang Cunsheng shook his head.
He would have to return an ordinary standard pill furnace too, and he might not be used to it. Better not to switch.
"There's no need."
Fang Cunsheng had no intention of beating Xia Zhan. In fact, he had accepted his own defeat from the outset.
That was why he said there was no need.
True Person Ciyu's earlier guidance had broadened his thinking, while Senior Lu Bo's explanation of the essentials just now had benefited him greatly. The two corroborated and connected with each other, making Fang Cunsheng eager to refine a batch of Jade Camellia Pills immediately to test his ideas.
Yet to the surrounding cultivators, his reaction seemed somewhat arrogant.
Xia Zhan's expression darkened.
Wasn't he saying that he was confident he could beat him even with such a rubbish pill furnace?
"Hmph. You don't know much, but you certainly have a temper."
Xia Zhan muttered, "Why don't you just say you don't need a furnace and can refine pills barehanded?"
The Pill Sect disciple beside them retorted, "Heh, I once