By the afternoon, it was time for the second round of the competition to begin. The grand square was bustling with activity once more.
Chen Feiyu, Wu Ruojun, and the other six contestants stood on the rostrum. On the square below, several tables had been set up, covered with various medicinal herbs, including rare specimens such as ginseng, ganoderma, and fleeceflower root. There were also tools required for alchemy, such as cauldrons and purification vessels, though these were quite crude; compared to Chen Feiyu’s "Emperor Cauldron," they were like comparing the clouds to the mud.
Long Qi stepped up to the podium with a microphone, drawing everyone’s attention. He announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, the second round is alchemy. Based on the level of difficulty, I have eight different prescriptions here. Once you have chosen a prescription, you may proceed to the medicinal herb area to find the appropriate ingredients to begin your alchemy. Upon completion, the four clan heads will evaluate your work and assign a score. Naturally, the more difficult the prescription, the higher the potential score. Do any of you have questions?"
Chapter 648