TFHS: Chapter 159

The third-place winner, Shui Yingyin, was a female alchemist. Like Qiu Yi, she was from the Imperial Academy. She was also Qiu Chen’s disciple and had received personal instructions from Qiu Chen.

Originally, it should be a great honor to win third place. However, Shui Yingyin didn’t feel this way at all under the watchful eyes of so many people.

The gap between her, third place, and the first and second place winners were really too big. Looking at the faces of the first and second place winners, each younger than the other, the nearly 30 year old Shui Yingyin felt a bit ashamed.

But she still had to go on stage to receive the prize. Even though she had no shortage of resources, the prize she received this time was indeed rare.

No matter what she was thinking, Shui Yingyin remained calm. Yu Xiao couldn’t help praising Qiu Chen.

Qiu Chen’s lips twitched. It would be better not to praise him.

“The prizes for the third place winner are three soul nourishing pills, a fourth-grade protective spiritual robe, a fourth-grade high-level alchemy furnace, and a fourth-grade high-level spiritual best egg.”

The moment the prizes were announced, the audience was in an uproar. If these were converted into yuan crystals, how much would they cost? Or in other words, some things were so expensive that there was no market for them. Even if they wanted to spend yuan crystals to buy them, there was nowhere to buy them.

Just by counting the number of soul nourishing pills, it could be seen that it was more valuable than a whole bottle of soul calming pills or soul increasing pills.

Feng Ming secretly thought that the imperial family had so many good things in their hands. They took them out generously this time.

Shui Yingyin took the prize with a smile on her face and went off the stage happily.

Other things were fine, but the soul nourishing pills suited her best. The soul nourishing pill was more beneficial to soul power than the soul increasing pills.

As the name suggested, nourishing the soul was about nourishing and strengthening soul power.

“Now, please invite the runner-up Qiu Yi to come up on stage to receive his reward.”

Qiu Yi wasn’t very happy. These things were rare for others, but he could still get them if he wanted.

The moment he looked up and saw Feng Ming’s cheerful look, his mood became even lower. Why? It was because he suddenly realized that the gap between him and Feng Ming had widened.

He had taken pills that helped to strengthen his soul power. Meanwhile, Feng Ming was a ger born in an ordinary family and had few opportunities to even see them. Couldn’t it be seen how happy he was?

But even in this situation, Feng Ming’s alchemy skills still surpassed his own. This showed that his talent was far above Qiu Yi.

So was getting the runner-up position something to be happy about?

Not at all.

Therefore, Qiu Yi’s expression was the calmest among the first 19 people who won rewards and went on stage. He seemed indifferent.

Qiu Chen understood his thoughts very well, so Qiu Chen encouraged him first before giving him the rewards.

Just as Chen Tianlang thought, the original championship prize was actually intended for Qiu Yi.

Once the results of the competition came out, some people in the imperial family wanted to go back on their word, but Qiu Chen and the others firmly resisted. What was the existence of their Medicine Hall? If the imperial family was reluctant to give up these things, they would rather do it themselves.

Fortunately, the imperial family didn’t go too far. The prizes given to the runner-up were still generous.

“Five soul nourishing pills, a bottle of soul cleansing water, a fourth-grade high-level spiritual robe, a fourth-grade high-level alchemy furnace, and a fifth-grade spiritual beast egg.”

The whole audience was shocked again. Even the soul cleansing water was taken out, and a fifth-grade spiritual beast egg appeared. The imperial family and the main hall of the Medicine Hall were really generous this time.

This made everyone in the Formation Hall, Talisman Hall, and Weapon Hall feel depressed. After receiving this treatment from the Medicine Hall, they were almost embarrassed to give their prizes when it was their turn. Did they need to make some adjustments?

“What is the Medicine Hall doing this time? They even took out a fifth-grade beast egg and soul cleansing water. Are they showing off their abilities?”

“Haha, don’t you know? The imperial family originally prepared better things for the champion. However, they miscalculated this time and can’t take it back.”

“I see. It turns out that they thought the champion was a foregone conclusion, but it was snatched away by a dark horse who suddenly appeared. They deserve it.”

Qiu Chen announced the final champion with a beaming face. “Please invite our champion, Alchemist Feng Ming, to come on stage to receive the rewards.”

Feng Ming’s eyes narrowed with joy. It was finally his turn. Oh, good things were about to enter his hands. If it was really the soul cleansing water that his fifth senior brother mentioned, there must be more than one body. The more soul cleansing water and soul nourishing pills there were, the better.

Yu Xiao always made Qiu Chen speechless, but Qiu Chen was still happy to see Feng Ming.

These were the young generations in their alchemy world, who had the potential to grow into the future leading figures in the alchemy world of Dongmu Dynasty.

How could he not like such an outstanding junior? He wasn’t a narrow-minded person who liked to suppress his juniors and couldn’t bear to see others cultivate better juniors.

Feng Ming originally wanted to leave the black crystal turtle to Bai Qiaomo’s care, but the turtle clung to his shoulder and refused to get off. So Feng Ming took the black crystal turtle with him to the stage to receive the rewards.

The little turtle raised his head high, which made the audience in the stands laugh. He looked like his master. This black crystal turtle had the same character as his master. Both of them were very cocky.

Qiu Chen smiled and touched the back shell of the black crystal turtle, saying, “Xiao Feng is good. Strive to go to a higher level in the future and surpass your master.”

Feng Ming wanted to say that it was certain he could surpass his master. Then after thinking about it, he decided to give his master some face. He said modestly, “Master will always be my master.”

Yu Xiao frowned, thinking that Qiu Chen was trying to sow discord between their master and disciple.

The young disciple also implied that even if he surpassed his master one day, Yu Xiao would still be his master. This wouldn’t change.

Yu Xiao also felt a bit itchy and wanted to knock his little disciple on the head. This disciple wanted to surpass him before even catching up with him.

Qiu Chen could tell what was going on and was delighted in his heart. Feng Ming’s courage and tone were really great. He didn’t know whether to be happy or sad with this type of disciple. Forget it. Let Yu Xiao worry about these things.

“Come and see your prizes. I’m sure you will be satisfied.”

Feng Ming nodded repeatedly. He would definitely be very satisfied.

“A bottle of soul nourishing pills. Go ask your master how to use it.”

Feng Ming nodded again. “I will definitely ask clearly before taking it.”

“Yes,. Three bottles of soul cleansing water. Ask him how to use it.”

“Okay, okay.” As Feng Ming nodded, he grabbed the three bottles of soul cleansing water as if he was afraid he would miss out if he was a step slower.

“A fifth-grade protective spiritual robe.”

Oh, that’s great. It was actually fifth-grade. Feng Ming was so happy.

“A fifth-grade alchemy furnace. I hope Master Feng can make good use of it in the future.”

“No problem, leave it to me.”

“A fifth-grade flying spiritual beast egg.”

What he wished for came true. He felt that he and Brother Bai lacked a flying pet, but high-grade ones weren’t easy to come by.

Unexpectedly, he received a fifth-grade one. It was great.

He hadn’t expected to get so many good things just by refining a few batches of pills. It was more profitable than secretly doing bad things and cheating people.

Give him a few more competitions like this.

“Okay, this alchemist competition has come to an end. Please continue to watch the more exciting competitions to come.”

Feng Ming happily went down from the stage. Many audience members in the venue were so envious that their eyes turned red. They also wanted such good things.

Back in the stands, Chen Tianlang gave Feng Ming a thumbs up. Among his fellow disciples, the youngest disciple was probably the wealthiest one. This was the case of a latecomer surpassing them.

Bai Qiaomo was also happy for Feng Ming. After the competition ended that day, he protected Feng Ming as they walked back to the guest house. Otherwise, this person was so happy that he didn’t know how to look at the road.

After returning to the guest house and being alone with Bai Qiaomo, Feng Ming’s excitement hadn’t subsided yet. He said to Bai Qiaomo with a regretful tone, “What a pity. If I had known earlier, you should’ve signed up for the formation master competition. We could’ve won another championship.”

Bai Qiaomo laughed and rubbed Feng Ming’s head. “Didn’t you hear Senior Brother Chen say that the championship reward this time was prepared for Qiu Yi, so the standard was high? I’m afraid there won’t be such good things in other competitions.”

Feng Ming thought about it and whispered, “It is a pity that I didn’t get to see the soul stone.”

Bai Qiaomo almost burst out laughing. Feng Ming always made him laugh. “The existence of the soul stone is being kept secret from the outside. it is almost impossible to take it out as a prize.”

Feng Ming nodded. “Yes, I feel that it is a pity since I know about it. Still, it doesn’t matter. I will definitely have an opportunity to see it and use it.”

Once Yu Xiao came back, he called his young disciple over and carefully instructed him on the usage of the soul nourishing pill and soul cleansing water.

The former was taken orally like other pills, but the soul cleansing water guided out the soul power and washed it in the soul cleansing water.

Moreover, whether it was the soul nourishing pill or the soul cleansing water, one needed to wait for a period of time before using it again. Otherwise, the effect wouldn’t be too great.

“Master, these two things will be of great use to you. Why don’t I give half of them to you? This way, your chances of a breakthrough will be higher.”

The moment Feng Ming got good things, he wanted to give half of them away without hesitation.

Yu Xiao was moved but shook his head to refuse. “Master doesn’t want it. You should keep it for yourself. What you have already given me is enough for me to digest. If I still can’t break through, it means that I am too incompetent.”

Feng Ming thought about it and still insisted on forcing half of the soul cleansing water over.

His master had been cultivating longer than him, and advancing to the soul opening realm was so important. This meant cleansing the impurities in soul power was particularly important.

He said, “If Master is promoted, I will have a stronger backer. No one will dare to bully me when I go out. Master, you must succeed in your promotion.”

Yu Xiao didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He could indeed use the soul cleansing water. It would be of great help in his promotion if he could cleanse the impurities in his soul power.

If it wasn’t for Qiu Yi participating in the league this time, he was afraid that the imperial family wouldn’t be so kind as to give out such good things.

“Okay, this time, Master will take advantage of my disciple and use it once. After I am promoted, I will find better things for you, Ming’er.”

Feng Ming didn’t refuse this time. “Yes yes, I’ll wait.”

After Feng Ming left, Yu Xiao was still moved. Since he accepted this little disciple, he had gained so many benefits from this little disciple.

There was the soul condensing grass in front and the soul cleansing water later. If Qiu Chen and the others knew about this, they would regret not rushing to accept Feng Ming as his disciple.

He had no regrets in life with such a disciple. He only hoped that his disciple could surpass him in the future, and go further than his master.