Chapter 2073: It Seems You Don't Have Much Confidence!

On Tianhui Square, the crowd was bustling.

The Seven-Star Alchemy God making a move was a major event at Jiuluo Market.

Ye Yuan's challenge to Lone Swan Celestial Lord spread like wildfire throughout Jiuluo Market.

"Senior Brother, you're too careless. Making Master compete in alchemy with a little brat—it's beneath his dignity!" said Song Cao's junior brother Luo Yu, disdainfully.

"Making Master compete with this kid is like making Master compete with us, isn't it? There's no suspense in such a contest," added another junior brother.

Song Cao sneered, "What do you know? That kid has a wine recipe. Once we get our hands on it, we'll make a fortune! Then Dragon Jade Celestial Lord of Beichen Market and Junhao Celestial Lord of Liefeng Market will have to bow to Master!"

Luo Yu was surprised, "Senior Brother, is the wine really as good as you say?"

Song Cao's face showed a look of reminiscence, "It's not just good—it's an endless aftertaste! I only had one sip, and for the past half month, my whole body has been warm. I don't even need to use divine energy or divine fire to keep warm! Delicious and warming—tell me, who in the Extreme North Grasslands can resist its temptation?"

The junior brothers were skeptical. Ever since Senior Brother returned from the Blazing Tavern last time, he had been raving about this 'Sunshine Glow' as if bewitched.

Hearing him talk about it every day, they couldn't help but salivate.

Everyone in the Extreme North Grasslands loved wine.

Hearing about such a delicacy, how could they not be tempted?

But so far, only Song Cao and Wu Song had tasted the Sunshine Glow.

They weren't sure if it was really that good.

Yet they understood that if it was as Song Cao said, once the wine was released, it would sweep through all the markets in the Extreme North.

"Here he comes, here he comes—this kid? He's so young!"

At that moment, a stir ran through the crowd as a figure, impossibly young, slowly walked onto the arena.

"This... he's too young, isn't he? Like a little brat. Does he have the right to challenge Lone Swan Celestial Lord?"

"Where did this kid come from? He's desecrating my idol!"

"Get off!"

……

Seeing Ye Yuan so young, the crowd erupted, feeling deceived.

So young, he probably hasn't even figured out what elixirs are, yet he dares to challenge the foremost alchemist of Jiuluo Collection—is this a joke?

Someone started heckling, and many others joined in, shouting for Ye Yuan to get off.

Ye Yuan remained calm, as if he heard nothing.

In a while, these people would naturally shut up.

"Hey, what an arrogant fool! At such a young age, he dares to challenge my master—how absurd!" Luo Yu was also taken aback by Ye Yuan's youth, sneering disdainfully.

Song Cao said solemnly, "I don't know how well he alchemizes, but his flame control is truly superb! If not for that, I wouldn't have asked Master to step in; I would have suppressed him myself!"

Luo Yu asked in surprise, "Senior Brother, did you really lose to him in a flame duel?"

Song Cao's face darkened slightly, and he nodded.

Luo Yu found it hard to believe; he knew Song Cao's flame control skill well—he himself was far inferior.

But such a formidable senior brother had lost to this kid—could he really be an alchemy prodigy?

Just then, a powerful aura descended from the sky.

"Lonely Swan Celestial Lord has arrived!"

"Thanks to this kid, I get to see the true face of Lonely Swan Celestial Lord!"

"Lord Lonely Swan, teach this kid a lesson!"

……

Cheers erupted from the crowd.

Lonely Swan Celestial Lord was like a god in their hearts.

On this northernmost prairie, the Seven Star Alchemy God was the sun in the sky, illuminating the mortal world.

A young man like Ye Yuan, rashly challenging Lone Hong Heavenly Lord, was desecrating the idol in their hearts.

An old man in a blue robe slowly stepped out of the void, his gaze sweeping the surroundings, exuding majesty.

"Disciple pays respects to Master!" Song Cao led a group of fellow disciples and knelt down directly.

Lone Hong Heavenly Lord nodded slightly, his gaze finally falling on Ye Yuan, and he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

Ye Yuan's youth far exceeded his expectations.

"Are you the one challenging me, Ji Qingyun?" Lone Hong Heavenly Lord said, his eyes blazing.

From the start, he exerted immense pressure on Ye Yuan.

However, Ye Yuan remained calm and composed under this pressure, even showing a stance of standing his ground.

Seeing this, Lone Hong Heavenly Lord was inwardly surprised.

How could he know that even when facing a terrifying existence like Dan Yu Heavenly Lord, Ye Yuan's aura was no weaker.

This bit of pressure was too childish, almost like showing off one's skill with an axe before Lu Ban.

"Indeed, it is I, Ji," Ye Yuan said indifferently.

"Truly a hero from youth! At such a young age, you dare to challenge me—your courage is commendable! Rest assured, I will not bully the young. When I make my move, I will be sure to exercise restraint. Hmm... you may choose the pill." Lone Hong Heavenly Lord pretended to be magnanimous.

To him, this battle was a piece of cake.

But in the eyes of those below, his demeanor was that of a grand master, graceful and generous.

"As expected of Lone Hong Heavenly Lord—he isn't even angry at the young man's offense, and even seems willing to guide him."

"Hey, look at that kid, with that arrogant expression—it's really annoying!"

...

In truth, there was no arrogance at all; Ye Yuan's expression was merely calm.

But in their view, Ye Yuan should have been extremely respectful, trembling with fear, and cautious as if treading on thin ice when meeting a powerhouse like Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable.

Only then would it befit Ye Yuan's status.

Ye Yuan glanced at Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable and said with a strange expression, "You really want me to choose?"

Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable chuckled, "I am a Seven-Star Alchemy God; if I compete in alchemy with a junior like you, should I be the one to choose?"

Ye Yuan nodded slightly and said indifferently, "I see... then let it be the Blazing Heaven Soul Pill."

Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable's gaze sharpened, and he nearly choked.

The Blazing Heaven Soul Pill was one of the most difficult sixth-grade divine pills.

Even with his current strength, the success rate was not high.

Moreover, even if successful, the grade would not be very high.

He opened his mouth to speak but didn't know what to say.

Should he say he could refine it?

What if he messed up?

Should he say he couldn't?

Where would his face be?

"Junior, are you deliberately trying to disgust me? You probably can't even grasp the basics of this pill, can you?" Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable said with a dark face.

Ye Yuan shook his head and sighed, "It seems you lack confidence in refining the Blazing Heaven Soul Pill. How about... the Purple Crystal Moment Pill?"

Solitary Hong Celestial Venerable almost spat out a mouthful of old blood; you can't expose someone's shortcomings like that!

And... another ninth-grade pill!

He was now quite certain that this kid was here to disgust him.

Could it be... that those guys sent him?