C47 Pill King Left

Butler Liu's expression was grave as he detailed Ma Niu's predicament. Ma Niu had attended the Pill King's disciple selection competition on the streets earlier that day. Midway through the event, an Outer Town Pill Master disrupted the proceedings. Ma Niu stepped in to assist the Pill King, only to end up wagering a bet with the Outer Town Pill Master. Should he lose, Ma Niu's fate would be in the hands of this formidable adversary. The Outer Town Pill Master had already bested the Pill King in the first round, and despite the best-of-three format, the Pill King's confidence was shattered.

Wang Shan's face grew tense as he listened. "My young master instructed that if he were in trouble, I should seek you out with the Ma family's token. He was certain you'd have a solution," Butler Liu said, unable to gauge Wang Shan's capabilities but acting on Ma Niu's orders.

By then, the carriage had reached the site of the competition. The recent rain had left the ground sodden and muddy. Escorted by five beautiful women, a young man in black walked with heavy steps to the front of the stage.

Lifting his head, the young man's gaze immediately found a disoriented Ma Niu. Beside Ma Niu stood a man who must be Qin Meimei's father, Qin Weiqiang. Opposite them was the haughty purple-clad youth, the Outer Town Pill Master Butler Liu had mentioned.

"So, after a single round, you're too scared to continue? The Pill King isn't as formidable as I thought. Ultimately, it's your lack of strength," taunted the Outer Town Pill Master.

Across from him, Ma Niu and Qin Weiqiang's faces were etched with displeasure.

"You seem quite skilled. How about I challenge you?" declared the young man in black, stepping onto the stage.

Ma Niu's heart surged with excitement at the sight of Wang Shan coming to his aid. Yet, realizing Wang Shan wasn't a Pill Refining Master, he couldn't help but worry.

The Outer Town Pill Master's laughter intensified upon seeing Wang Shan. "You? Surely you're overestimating yourself."

Wang Shan ignored the mockery, approaching the Pill King. "Let me take over," he said firmly.

Pill King Qin Weiqiang was at a loss for words.

Just then, Qin Meimei approached. She had been anxiously watching the competition from below, deeply concerned her father might lose. Seeing Wang Shan, she quickly urged Qin Weiqiang, "Dad, let him take your place in the competition. I've seen him produce three Supreme Grade Dragon Tiger Pills in one attempt."

Qin Weiqiang trusted his daughter's words, but he was stunned by their implications. He hadn't managed to refine even a single Low Grade Dragon Tiger Pill, yet this young man had crafted three Supreme Grade Dragon Tiger Pills effortlessly. The disparity between Low Grade and Supreme Grade Pills was immense. Qin Weiqiang felt a pang of humility, realizing he was outmatched.

Without any hesitation, Qin Weiqiang stepped aside. "If you need help, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here for you."

The Pill King had cast aside his pride, ready to assist Wang Shan.

Wang Shan inquired icily, "What are the rules of the competition?"

The Pill King promptly explained, "It's a contest of who can produce the highest grade pill. Crafting a high-difficulty pill means certain victory. However, the Outer Town Pill Master is more skilled than I am; he's likely a Two-star Pill Refining Master at his peak."