Competition 3

The last round is to make a healing pill. Pills are much harder to make than potions. Thale has no experience in this area so forfeits this round. Only a few beginner cultivators manage to successfully make low-quality pills.

Thale is disappointed that he couldn't complete the final round, but he is proud of himself for making it to the top three in the competition. He decides to continue practicing and learning about alchemy, with the goal of one day being able to create high-quality pills. He also makes a mental note to learn more about pill-making in the future, so that he can improve his skills and have a better chance of success in future competitions. Despite the disappointment, Thale is grateful for the opportunity to participate and is determined to continue working hard to improve his abilities.

Li Ying wins the competition and Chen Ming comes in second. The prizes are handed out. The audience is hyped up since now it's the turn of the experts to compete with each other.

As the expert cultivators take the stage, the atmosphere in the arena becomes tense. The judges, all alchemy masters in their own right, watch closely as the competitors begin their work.

One by one, the cultivators present their pills for inspection. Some are small and perfectly formed, while others are larger and more crudely shaped. But all of them exude a potent aura, a testament to the power and skill of the alchemists who created them.

As the judges scrutinize each pill, the crowd watches with bated breath. The experts are all well-known figures in the cultivation world, and the competition is fierce.

In the end, it is a young woman from the Cloud Mist Sect who takes the top prize, her delicate pill praised for its purity and potency. The runner-up is a middle-aged man from the Scorching Edge Sect, his pill praised for its unique blend of herbs.

The audience erupts into applause as the prizes are handed out, and the experts take their bows. It has been a thrilling competition, and everyone is satisfied.

Thale is inspired by the alchemists and decides to become an expert at this field, learning a new skill and solving his wealth problems. Walks back to the herb store, motivation burning inside him.

Thale spends the next few months studying and practicing alchemy under the guidance of Herb Shop owner Li. He works hard, determined to become the best alchemist he can be. He spends long hours in the alchemy laboratory, experimenting with different herbs and techniques.

As he improves his skills, he starts to gain a reputation in the city as a talented alchemist. People start coming to him for remedies and potions, and he starts to make a decent income from his work.

One day, Thale receives a request from a wealthy merchant to create a rare and valuable pill. Thale eagerly accepts the challenge, determined to create the perfect pill and cement his reputation as an alchemist.

He spends weeks researching and experimenting, using all of his knowledge and skills to create the perfect formula. Finally, after much hard work and dedication, he succeeds in creating the pill.

The merchant is thrilled with the results and pays Thale a handsome sum for his work. Thale is overjoyed at his success and the recognition it brings him.

With his newfound wealth and reputation, Thale is able to continue his journey, determined to become the best alchemist in the world.