Chu Taidou revealed a hesitant look. “Maybe Grand Authority Qin is planning to complete all of his preparations before he refines the pill in one swift attempt.”

Tao Yuan sneered. “You and I both know that refining an eighth-grade pill in seven hours is the fastest speed possible. Now, only five hours are left. Even if Qin Yu tried right now he wouldn’t have enough time.”

“This…”

“Chu Taidou, not everyone is as broadminded and generous as you are. Don’t try and speak on his behalf anymore. Bring up the pill you refined and as long as it meets the requirements for an eighth-grade pill, you will be considered the winner of the first round. There’s no need to waste any more time here.”

Kang Mingqiao suddenly said, “Since we have set forth a deadline of 12 hours, wouldn’t it be bad to announce the final result ahead of time?”

Tao Yuan had a cold and unaffected expression. “Arena Steward Kang may have a formidable cultivation, but when it comes to alchemy, I am more experienced.”

Kang Mingqiao’s expression didn’t change. “I only think that words spoken should be followed. It’s never a good thing to break your own word.”

Tao Yuan didn’t have a mediocre status. As an Honorary Director of the Alchemy Association, he had enough energy to stand tall. But, Kang Mingqiao was the steward of a...