As soon as Shen Qiang finished speaking, standing right behind him was Wei Sheng Qian Dai. With eyes filled with shock, delight, and admiration, she gazed at Shen Qiang. Her pretty face became increasingly flushed, and her slightly open small mouth, with cherry blossom petal-like pink lips, quivered gently.

"What a majestic man! Hearing such unreasonable words, he doesn't argue, doesn't get angry, remains as calm as a mountain. This composure alone is something Yu Xinghuo's ilk cannot compare to!"

Meanwhile, everyone on the judging panel looked at Shen Qiang and couldn't help but gasp, especially two of the Four Young Alchemists and the renowned alchemist Fu Jialiang, invited by Yu Xinghuo, who were all looking at Shen Qiang with eyes filled with shock.

"Before coming here, Yu Xinghuo already told me the purpose of coming this time was simple: to humiliate Shen Qiang. But this Shen Qiang, not only is he powerful, his demeanor is extraordinary. When faced with such obvious difficulties from Yu Xinghuo, he didn't even get angry. Such a person clearly has the makings of achieving great things. Is it really wise to be his enemy?"

"What an imposing Shen Qiang, facing pressure as if under a mountain, yet handles it calmly. This demeanor fully shows the kingly style."

"Sigh, suddenly I regret being a judge here. What kind of person is this Shen Qiang? The boss of Heshenghe, the only Security Advisor of the Dragon Group, and this place is Heshenghe. As long as he gives the order, Yu Xinghuo's head would immediately roll. Yet, in such a situation, faced with Yu Xinghuo's excessive demands, he responded calmly. Truly, he lives up to the reputation, worthy of the title King of Demons!"

Looking at Shen Qiang with a faint smile on his lips, Yu Xinghuo, who made such unreasonable demands, felt no guilt in his heart, but rather grew increasingly uneasy.

"Is it possible? Even though there's Divine Sense, for an alchemist, the difference between closed and open eyes is notable, since Divine Sense can only observe an item's existence. Controlling the heat and timing requires the eyes. Moreover, if he really puts his hands in his pockets, how will he control the fire? It's impossible. Shen Qiang is bluffing; he intends to scare me."

With this judgment in mind, Yu Xinghuo suddenly took a step forward and fiercely said, "Alright, if you can do what you say, I'll be completely convinced. Begin now, let me see if you really have this ability!"

Hearing these words, Shen Qiang smiled, and from the visibly annoyed Bai Jiao, who was clearly angry, he took a black band.

He directly covered his own eyes and tied it securely behind his head.

In the Medicine King Valley, the breathtaking Young Valley Master saw this scene and said with furrowed brows, "Originally thought this Shen Qiang was a brilliant genius but turns out he's just an arrogant and ignorant fool."

The prominent young girl beside her hesitated before saying, "Maybe he truly has the ability to win like this?"

"Impossible!" The Medicine King Valley Young Valley Master furrowed her brows and said, "In refining Elixir Pills, the timing for the fusion of various materials is critical, because under high temperature, the materials are constantly changing, which, at times, cannot be discerned by Divine Sense."

"So the eyes become indispensable for an alchemist. Unless one reaches the legendary level where one can refine with the heart, otherwise closing eyes to refine elixirs is a waste of materials, not to mention that the Combat Pill is extremely rare, able to unleash the Dao Fruit Stage's power, and grade is at least within the Magic Pill's realm."

"This grade of Elixir Pills, even if refined by valley elders, has a highest success rate of eighty percent. Closing eyes would make success rate negligible and continuing this stubbornly will definitely end in failure."

"Moreover, without using Magic Technique, how can one control the fire?"

Upon hearing the Young Valley Master's doubts, the prominent young girl sighed helplessly and said, "Shen Qiang is a bit too arrogant after all this is a Magic Pill. He's so handsome, so commanding, I don't want to see him lose."

The beautiful Medicine King Valley Young Master sighed and shook her head, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Meanwhile, seeing Shen Qiang already blindfolded himself, Yu Xinghuo, brimming with confidence, laughed joyfully and said, "Shen Qiang, created such a mess you can't escape from. So arrogant, you're already doomed to lose. Come on, let me watch your foolish failure in alchemy!"

"By then, if you kneel and beg me, maybe I'll consider taking you as a disciple."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang, already blindfolded, frowned. In truth, for Shen Qiang, if he could choose his opponent, such a level alchemist like Yu Xinghuo wouldn't even interest Shen Qiang to compete.

It's as boring as a strong adult competing with a kindergarten child in strength.

But now, as he thinks about Heshenghe's future, considers how Nalan Tianyu was besieged just for speaking up for him, and hears Yu Xinghuo's arrogant laughter before him.

Shen Qiang's heart couldn't help but grow angry.

Shen Qiang is well-mannered, tolerant, but he also has his limits.

This is Heshenghe Building.

This is Shen Qiang's home.

Yu Xinghuo's repeated provocations relate to more than just Shen Qiang alone.

If Yu Xinghuo is allowed to act so presumptuously before the many Cultivation World members watching without consequence, not only will Shen Qiang and Heshenghe be seen as weak and easily bullied, but Bai Jiao, Xu Nan, and the other women too will lose face.

Not only that, Yu Xinghuo's words already seem like he's defecating on Shen Qiang's shoulders. If Shen Qiang continues to let him, how will people perceive Shen Qiang?

No need to mention others, Wei Sheng Qian Dai, Bai Jiao, Xu Nan, Ke Bizhu, wouldn't they think Shen Qiang a coward?

Thus, Shen Qiang's tone was calm, yet cold as he said, "Yu Xinghuo, you're quite impressive, being the first to dare say such things in the Heshenghe Building. But listen well, not only will I refine with closed eyes and hands in pockets, I'll refine two types of pills simultaneously."

"If I fail, as you said, I'll kneel down and apprentice to you. But if I succeed and win, I want you to kneel on the spot before the live stream and clean my shoes. Do you dare accept the challenge?"

Hearing this, the five judges in the grand hall gasped instantly because even if they didn't understand, they could tell Shen Qiang was now truly angered.

Meanwhile, Yu Xinghuo sharply realized he had found a flaw.

He couldn't help but laugh wildly, "What bravery, Shen Qiang! I've seen arrogant people many times, but none as insane as you! Fine, you said it, not only will you refine with closed eyes and hands in pockets, but you will simultaneously refine two pills and win against me? Alright, if you can truly do it, the Cultivation World would not be too much to crown you as the Pill King; I'd willingly kneel to clean your shoes. Come on, show me if you can do more than just talk!"

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