Chapter 2723

Li Jiao and Mi Qi’s hearts skipped a beat. Although the outcome of a draw made them a little unwilling, they could barely accept it. Anyway, there was no loss. But now that Yang Kai actually took the initiative to propose to distinguish the quality to determine the winner or loser, this made them can’t help feeling a bit bad.

Could it be… that he really has the confidence to win？ Otherwise, why would he make such a proposal.

Once this thought occurred to them, the two of them couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy. Mi Qi quickly said, “Even if it’s a draw, there’s no need to further distinguish the quality.”

Yang Kai snorted and said, “Since it’s a bet, naturally there has to be a winner and a loser. What is Sect Master Mi afraid of？”

Mi Qi nervously said, “What am I afraid of? Palace Master Yang is really joking.”

Even Li Jiao’s forehead couldn’t help but break out in a fine layer of cold sweat, and the bad feeling in his heart became more and more intense.”

“I still have to trouble Brother Ji to appraise it one more time！” Yang Kai turned his head and looked at Ji Ying.

“It’s a piece of cake.” Ji Ying nodded.

At this point, the outcome between himself and Yang Kai didn’t seem so important anymore. Moreover, just by looking at Yang Kai, one could tell that he had grasped the essence of the Pill Dao. Given time, he might even be able to rival the master. Even if he lost to Yang Kai, it wouldn’t be embarrassing.

This time of alchemy had also been a gain for him. After going back and secluded himself for a period of time, he would surely make a breakthrough in the Pill Dao. At that time, his alchemy skills would not be inferior to those of several senior brothers.

Immediately, he calmed his mind and began to distinguish. He held the Emperor Yuan Pills he and Yang Kai had refined in each hand, and carefully examined them one by one from the color, size, purity, and the aura they emitted. He even scraped off a layer of powder from each of their panacea and put it in his mouth to taste.

The main hall was completely silent, and everyone’s expressions were extremely tense. Especially Mi Qi and Li Jiao, this was a bet related to the income of their respective sects for fifty years. Their two pairs of eyes were tightly fixed on Ji Ying like leeches, observing his expression, for fear that something unfavorable to themselves would come out of his mouth.

Only Yang Kai looked completely at ease, and even ran back to his seat to pick up the teacup and take a sip of water.

“Hoo…” After a long time, Ji Ying exhaled a breath. Judging from his expression, he already had a conclusion.

“Ji…Master Ji, what is the result？” Mi Qi nervously leaned forward, and his voice was even a little trembling.

Li Jiao also looked at Ji Ying expectantly, and a drop of sweat on his forehead slid down his cheek without him even noticing.

“This Ji…is not good at learning. Brother Yang has a higher skill, and this Ji admires and admires him！” Ji Ying didn’t answer them, but turned to look at Yang Kai and cupped his fists in salute.

“Brother Ji is trying to kill me with praise. Little brother just had some fortuitous encounters and was lucky to win this time. In the future, I still need to ask Brother Ji to give me more advice.” Yang Kai smiled slightly and returned the salute with fists cupped.

Ji Ying smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

During the conversation between the two, Li Jiao and Mi Qi were like fools, standing there blankly, their complexions, and almost all the blood in their bodies seemed to coagulate.

Although Ji Ying didn’t explicitly say who won and who lost, the meaning in his words was already very obvious.

“Master Ji…Master Ji, did you see clearly？ Is it really that the quality of the spirit pill he refined is higher？” Mi Qi asked in a trembling voice.

Li Jiao also hurriedly said, “Should we take another look?”

Ji Ying’s expression turned angry, and he said coldly, “Do the two of you distrust Ji’s character so much？”

These two fellows had questioned his character before. Out of consideration for their many years of friendship, Ji Ying didn’t want to argue with them too much. But now they were doing it again, which made Ji Ying extremely angry.

Once was fine, but what did the second time mean? Was his reputation so worthless?

Seeing Ji Ying angry, Mi Qi and Li Jiao’s hearts also skipped a beat, and they both realized their rudeness.

Mi Qi wiped the cold sweat on his forehead and said, “No, no, no, Master Ji has misunderstood. Brother Li and I have no such intention. Please calm down, Master Ji.”

One must not offend Ji Ying no matter who else is offended.

Jiying snorted and said, “Let me tell you. A true alchemist will never joke about the pills he refined. I, Ji, lost and that’s it. There’s no need to deliberately praise Brother Yang and smear myself.” Pausing for a moment, he stretched out both hands and said, “Since you two don’t trust me, then try the medicinal effects of these two elixirs yourselves. You both have the cultivation base of the third level of the Emperor Venerable Realm. After taking the elixirs and refining them, you should be able to easily distinguish which is stronger and which is weaker.”

Li Jiao and Mi Qi looked at each other and both saw the color of eagerness in each other’s eyes. This was indeed a good way.

This matter was of great importance and they couldn’t help but be cautious. However, in this way, it was possible to completely offend Jiying. Because once they took off the elixirs and refined them, it would really mean that they didn’t trust what Jiying said and they doubted him.

Between the choices, it made Li Jiao and Mi Qi were extremely troubled.

Yang Kai smiled and said, “You two should still try it yourselves. It just so happens to return justice to Brother Ji！”

Jiying stood there with a cold face, stretching out his hands.

Gritting his teeth, Li Jiao stepped forward and said ashamed, “I’m offended.”

He randomly took out an Emperor Yuan Pill from each of Jiying’s left and right hands.

Seeing this, Mi Qi could only take back two Emperor Yuan Pills.

Ji Ying said indifferently, “Since you two don’t trust me so much, then the cooperation between me and you two ends here. In the future, you two don’t have to go to Medicine Pill Valley to ask me to refine spirit pills anymore.”

When Li Jiao and Mi Qi heard this, their bodies trembled and their faces turned pale. They both said in succession, “Master Ji…”

“No need to say more！” Ji Ying snorted coldly and didn’t even bother to say a word to them.

Li Jiao and Mi Qi heaved a heavy sigh. Looking at the two spirit pills in their hands, they suddenly felt that these small spirit pills seemed to weigh ten thousand catties.

Things had come to this point, and the two of them could only grit their teeth and take one Emperor Yuan Pill to refine.

Since they had already offended Ji Ying, they couldn’t afford to lose the five billion as well. As long as they could prove that the Emperor Yuan Pill refined by Ji Ying was more effective than Yang Kai’s after refining, it would still be a bit of a gain.

Although there weren’t many Emperor Pill Masters, there were still one or two in the Northern Territory. At worst, they wouldn’t go to Medicine Pill Valley in the future.

They circulated their Emperor Yuan to refine the Emperor Yuan Pill. In a short while, they refined the medicinal effect completely. The two of them took out another Emperor Yuan Pill and took it, continuing to refine.

After a while, both Li Jiao and Mi Qi opened their eyes, looking as if they had lost their parents, with ugly expressions.

After personally refining and verifying by them, the medicinal effect of the first Emperor Yuan Pill they took was indeed slightly inferior to that of the second one they took later, and the first elixir was exactly the one refined by Ji Ying.

The difference between the two was not too great, but the previous elixir was indeed slightly inferior.

Ji Ying said, “Brother Yang surpassed me in the process of condensing the medicinal liquid. The medicinal liquid I condensed was not as pure as Brother Yang’s, so the quality of the pill after it was formed was also slightly inferior. Now that the two of you have personally refined and verified it, you should know what the conclusion is, right？ Did I speak nonsense and favor Brother Yang？”

Mi Qi said with a bitter face, “We have never had such an intention.”

Of course they could say against their will that the elixir refined by Ji Ying was better, but that would be completely playing a rascal. Could the three great demon kings who had been staring at them maliciously in the main hall be vegetarians？ Not to mention there was also a woman named Qing’er with terrifying combat power. If they really played a rascal, they would definitely not have a good end.

“Now that the result has come out, then the two of you… please be willing to bet and admit defeat.” Yang Kai carried his hands behind his back and walked down step by step.

Mi Qi and Li Jiao’s faces twitched, and their hearts ached almost to the point of bleeding.

“Master Ji…” Mi Qi looked at Ji Ying for help, hoping that Ji Ying could plead for them.

However, Ji Ying returned to her seat and ignored them completely, clearly annoyed with them.

Seeing Ji Ying like this, Mi Qi and Li Jiao’s hearts instantly turned to ashes. Now that the situation is unfavorable and they definitely can’t beat the opponents in a fight, and they’re afraid they can’t escape either. If they really tear their faces, the two of them will definitely be left here.

Why did they think of coming to this Lingxiao Palace with Ji Ying? Such a dangerous place is really easy to get in but hard to get out. The two of them regretted it so much that their intestines turned green.

“I’m talking to you two. You two are also prominent figures in the Northern Territory. Don’t tell me you want to renege “on the bet?” Yang Kai’s expression turned fierce, and he stared at the two and shouted.

“Hmph?” ” The three great demon kings simultaneously sent out threatening voices with their demonic yuan surging as if they would capture the two at Yang Kai’s order.

How could it be? How could it be? Li Jiao quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, the bitterness in his mouth was worse than eating Coptis chinensis, and he chuckled: “We will definitely admit defeat and not renege on the bet. Brother Mi and I will never renege on the bet.”

“Yes, yes, yes. We will never renege on the bet.” Mi Qi also nodded repeatedly.

How many years has it been? How many years have they not pretended to be a grandson like this? Even in front of Ji Ying, they have never been so submissive. But now the two of them finally experience again what it feels like to be a grandson. The resentment in their hearts can’t be washed away even if all the waters of the three rivers and five lakes are used.

“Since you don’t want to renege on the debt, then hurry up！” Yang Kai stretched out his hand towards them, looking like a creditor.

Mi Qi said with a bitter face, “Palace Master Yang, fifty billion high-grade Source Crystals, how could they be taken out just like that.”

“That’s right, the quantity is too large.” Li Jiao also said with a guilty conscience.

“It’s twenty-five billion. If you can’t take out fifty billion, can’t you take out twenty-five billion？” Yang Kai glared at the two of them.

Mi Qi and Li Jiao shook their heads like rattles.

Yang Kai stared and said, “Your two sects have stood in the Northern Territory for so many years anyway. How could you be so poor? Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at by the world if it spreads?”

Li Jiao said, “Palace Master Yang, you don’t know. Although our sects have a lot of income every year, but with a big family and a big business, the expenses are also terrifying. In fact, there is not much left every year.”

“That’s right.” Mi Qi nodded and said, “Palace Master Yang also got the foundation of the Wen Qing Sect and the wealth accumulated over the years. You should also know how many Source Crystals you got. Our sects are not much different from the Wen Qing Sect.”

“So, the two of you can’t take out the bet？” Yang Kai’s face suddenly cooled down.

“Temporarily… can’t take it out.” Mi Qi and Li Jiao were extremely guilty.

“How dare you！” Yang Kai shouted loudly, “Not having that much bet but still daring to make such a big bet with me. Are the two of you here to amuse this palace master？ Demon Kings, listen to my order and kill them for me！”

“Yes！” Hearing this, the three great Demon Kings immediately shot out explosively.

Li Jiao and Mi Qi were shocked and thought that Yang Kai might have had this plan for a long time, to kill the two of them and then occupy the foundation of Mi Tian Sect and Li Long Palace？ If the two of them died here, then the sect would be leaderless and simply couldn’t stop the terrifying combat power of Ling Xiao Palace. I’m afraid it would be razed to the ground immediately.

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