116: The first round: Identifying medicinal herbs!

White Eagle's lips curled into a smug smile. He picked up another jade box and consecutively recited the information for several medicinal materials. Every detail was accurate, and he quickly earned five points.

The representatives from the Qiu Family and the Dan Family were not to be outdone; each identified several medicinal materials, and their scores steadily increased.

Cao Dan did not slack off either. Relying on the medicinal materials knowledge accumulated by the Cao Family over the years, he identified three rare medicinal materials in succession, causing those around him to cast glances his way.

He deliberately turned his head to look at Jiang Luo, his tone filled with boastfulness: "Jiang Luo, why haven't you come up yet? Could it be that you cannot recognize these medicinal materials?"

Jiang Luo ignored his provocation and walked slowly to the wooden shelf.

Unlike the others, he did not touch or sniff them. Instead, he directly mobilized his Soul Power, penetrating the sealing layer of the jade box to inspect the medicinal materials inside.

The perceptive ability of his Heavenly Realm Soul Power far exceeded that of ordinary people. Under his Soul Power's inspection, all information about the medicinal materials in the jade box could not be hidden.

"The first jade box, 'nether flower', eight hundred years old, with cold medicinal properties. It can assist in cultivating Soul Power and can also be used to refine 'Nether Soul Pill'."

"The second, 'bone spirit grass', one thousand five hundred years old, with vigorous medicinal properties. It can strengthen tendons and bones, and is an auxiliary material for refining 'Break-Obstacle Pill'."

"The third, 'Xuanbing Grass', two thousand years old, with extremely cold medicinal properties. It can neutralize the dryness and heat of Pill Fire and is essential for refining an Eighth Grade Pill..."

Jiang Luo spoke at an extremely fast pace, consecutively reporting the information for over a dozen medicinal materials in the jade boxes. Every word was accurate.

The assistant examiner opened the jade boxes one by one to verify. The results were exactly as Jiang Luo had said, without the slightest discrepancy. He even pointed out hidden medicinal properties that could not be seen on the surface of some medicinal materials, leaving everyone present shocked.

"This... how is this possible?"

Cao Dan's expression changed drastically. He had not expected Jiang Luo's ability to identify medicinal materials to be so terrifying. Even the Gray-Robed Elder behind him might not have been able to detect all those hidden medicinal properties.

White Eagle's smile also froze on his face. He had originally thought his ability to identify medicinal materials was top-tier, but he had not expected that in front of Jiang Luo, it would be so vulnerable.

The time of one incense stick ended. With an absolute advantage of identifying twenty-one medicinal materials, Jiang Luo ranked first in the "Identifying medicinal materials" competition.

White Eagle ranked second with twelve; Cao Dan and the Dan Family Maiden each identified ten, tying for third; the Qiu Family representative only identified seven, ranking last.

A trace of admiration flashed in the Elder's eyes: "Little friend Jiang Luo's ability to identify medicinal materials is truly rare. This old man is impressed."

Ye Zhong and Ye Xinlan were filled with joy. Achieving such an advantage in the first round undoubtedly laid a good foundation for the subsequent assessments.

Cao Dan's face was livid. He whispered to the Gray-Robed Elder beside him: "Elder Li, this Jiang Luo's ability to identify medicinal materials is too strong. In the upcoming Alchemy competition, we must find a way to stop him!"

A trace of ruthlessness flashed in the Gray-Robed Elder's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "Rest assured, this old man has already made arrangements. He will absolutely not be able to successfully complete the Alchemy today!"

Soon, the second round, the "Alchemy" competition, began.

The assessment required representatives from each Family to refine the designated seventh-grade pill, "soul gathering pill", within two hours. The Medicinal Pill quality was divided into three Ranks: ordinary, excellent, and perfect, corresponding to different scores. The perfect quality scored the highest.

A Pill Tower Disciple delivered a portion of medicinal materials for refining the "soul gathering pill" to each person. Jiang Luo checked them carefully and found that the quality of the medicinal materials was excellent, with no issues.

He walked to the designated Pill Furnace, ignited his Exotic Fire, and began to process the medicinal materials in an orderly manner.

Representatives from other Families also moved into action, and the great hall was immediately filled with a rich medicinal fragrance.

White Eagle's movements were smooth and flowing, clearly showing that he was extremely proficient in refining the "soul gathering pill".

Cao Dan, under the secret guidance of the Gray-Robed Elder, proceeded steadily.

The Dan Family Maiden remained in her delicate appearance, her movements slow yet precise, and her control of Soul Power was just right.