The Final Pill, Part V

“There are only four of you left, and to the four who successfully refined a pill, I say: congratulations. It is no small feat to practice alchemy under these intense conditions. We alchemists spend our days locked away in our refining rooms. Rarely ever do we display our skills before a crowd. The pressure of refining pills before an audience is much different than refining within the quiet of your own space.”

Sao Yong’s words reached the furthest point of the arena. Zhou Lihua and those on the platform straightened their spines. Maybe his words were mere platitudes, but the acknowledgement felt good nonetheless.

“Now that you have refined your pills, we shall have them evaluated. You already know the process, so let us begin. The person who refined their pill first shall start us off.”