Is He Trying to Make Elixirs

Jiang Huihui looked at this man, not understanding where his confidence came from.

Xu Mu's medical skills were an incredibly powerful ability; people in the ancient martial arts world always got injured.

And someone like Xu Mu was their hope.

Even now, Jiang Sheng and Wei Jingzhi were still carefully admiring it. In their eyes, it was simply a masterpiece.

"Shouldn't we proceed to the final round? It's time to decide the winner."

Compared to the two of them, Guo Wenmo was not so obsessed with traditional Chinese painting.

Jiang Sheng finally snapped back to reality. "Alright, we'll start the final round now: individual skills."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Xu Mu. He truly hadn't expected Xu Mu to already be in first place after the second round.

According to what Jiang Huihui said, Xu Mu also possessed medical skills. Barring any surprises, the final winner should be him.

If he had known Xu Mu was this capable, he wouldn't have spent the last few days worrying for nothing.

"I'll withdraw. I don't have any particular skill."

Chen Xuan suddenly spoke up, voluntarily stepping out.

With one person taking the lead, several others also gave up on the competition.

Mainly, their scores were too low. For example, those with only a little over seventy points so far would only reach the eighties even if they got a perfect ten in the third round.

There was simply no need to embarrass themselves further.

At this point, only four people were willing to participate in the third round.

Xu Mu, Cui Yu, Lv Pinlong, and Xue Kaixuan.

Wei Jingzhi now looked at the few of them. "Next, names will appear randomly on the big screen. Whoever's name appears will demonstrate their skill."

On the big screen, names began flashing and finally stopped on Xue Kaixuan.

Xue Kaixuan didn't really have any other special skills. He suddenly flicked his long hair. "I can play the xiao flute."

"That's right, I can vouch for that. My grandson's technique is excellent."

Xue Dongsheng immediately chimed in.

"Playing a musical instrument indeed counts as a skill."

Wei Jingzhi nodded to himself, then said, "Let's not assign scores for this one just yet. After everyone else has demonstrated their skills, we'll give scores together."

"There's no need for scoring at all. The winner this time is definitely me. The others have no need to compete."

Cui Yu looked at Wei Jingzhi and said coolly.

"Young man! You are too arrogant! My grandson hasn't even demonstrated his skill yet. How do you know he's not good enough?"

Lv Chuan looked at Cui Yu with displeasure.

"I have a five-point lead over him. That means for this skill, as long as I score more than five points, even if he gets a perfect score, he still won't beat me. Not to mention it's impossible for me to only get five points."

Cui Yu then jumped down from the high platform, landing on the earth below.

He knelt on one knee, placing one hand on the ground.

Just as everyone was wondering what was happening, patterns of a formation flashed into existence around his body.

Seeing this, everyone present was shocked.

"What? This kid knows formations?"

Guo Wenmo's eyes widened in disbelief.

Not just him, everyone present was stunned.

Who among these experts on the high platform didn't know the value of a formation master?

Formation masters were extremely rare. Even a novice formation master would be fought over by major sects.

"No wonder this kid is so arrogant. He actually knows formations!"

Xue Dongsheng clenched his fist tightly. "I originally thought Lv Pinlong would be Jiang Huihui's fiancé. I never expected an unknown nobody to appear out of nowhere."

Lv Pinlong also clenched his fists, his eyes filled with murderous intent. This bastard actually stole my Heaven-grade cultivation method!

Jiang Sheng now let out a deep sigh. There was nothing to be done.

He had already given his word; it was too late to go back on it now.

This Cui Yu was even a formation master. That was a skill worthy of a perfect score.

Although Xu Mu's medical skills were also a good ability, they certainly couldn't compare to a formation master.

Seeing this, Jiang Huihui's eyes reddened.

Xu Mu was indeed outstanding. She had thought he would surely win, but in the end, a formation master had appeared.

"Done! This is a first-level formation, the Thundercloud Formation."

After saying this, Cui Yu stepped out of the formation. "It's a trap formation. Normally, it's invisible, but as soon as something steps into it..."

At this point, he picked up a twig from the ground and tossed it over.

Before the twig even landed, electric arcs appeared in that area.

With a crack, the twig was shattered.

Seeing this, Jiang Huihui was already in despair. It wasn't just for show; this person really knew how to deploy a formation.

"Huihui."

Zhou Shui called softly, looking at Jiang Huihui's reddened eyes.

But Jiang Huihui ignored her mother. Instead, she suddenly stood up and rushed towards Xu Mu.

She grabbed Xu Mu's hand and ran towards the exit of the ruins.

"Girl! You're not going anywhere today!"

Jiang Sheng's figure flickered, blocking Jiang Huihui's path in an instant. He took a deep breath. "A promise made must be kept! I, Jiang Sheng, am not a man who goes back on his word!"

"You made the promise, you marry him!"

Two clear streams of tears had already fallen from Jiang Huihui's eyes.

"Wait, Huihui, why are you crying? The competition isn't over yet, is it?"

Xu Mu looked at Jiang Huihui with curiosity.

"Are you stupid? You have the same score as him. He's already used a formation. Can you beat him?"

Jiang Huihui glared at Xu Mu.

"Yes, I can. It's just a formation."

Xu Mu gave Jiang Huihui a reassuring look.

"Xu Mu, he's a formation master. No matter how strong your medical skills are, your status can't possibly compare to his."

Jiang Sheng shook his head deeply. "Give up."

"I do know medicine, but that's not all I know. However, for this skill of mine, I need some tools. Please give me a little time. I'll be right back."

After saying this, Xu Mu jumped down from the high platform and ran towards the entrance of the ruins.

Not long after, he left the ruins.

"Hmph! Putting on an act. I think he's afraid of losing face and ran away."

Cui Yu crossed his arms, watching the direction where Xu Mu had disappeared.

Jiang Huihui also thought Xu Mu might have run away. She was just about to chase after him when Jiang Sheng grabbed her arm.

"Old man, let me go!"

"Since Xu Mu said he has a way, let's wait and see."

Jiang Sheng said, holding onto Jiang Huihui.

Jiang Huihui snorted coldly. She had plenty of chances to escape later anyway; she wasn't in a hurry.

Just as everyone thought Xu Mu had run off, they saw him reappear at the ruins entrance, carrying a backpack.

"Sorry for the wait."

Xu Mu came to the area below the high platform, casually threw his backpack on the ground, then gathered some twigs from around and placed them beside him.

"Old Chen!"

He called out to Chen Xuan in the distance.

Chen Xuan came over carrying a woven bag, smiling as he asked, "What's up, Brother Mu?"

"Got a light?"

"Yes."

Chen Xuan took a lighter out of the woven bag.

Xu Mu lit the kindling in front of him, then asked again, "Got a bowl?"

"Yes, but it's stainless steel. Porcelain bowls break easily."

Chen Xuan took a stainless steel bowl out of the woven bag.

Xu Mu nodded, then opened his backpack. He took out a small, handmade alchemy furnace, along with some first and second-grade rare herbs and materials.

Seeing this, Wei Jingzhi on the platform trembled, his voice shaking as he said, "Could it be... he's going to refine pills?"

Hearing this, everyone present lost their composure.