Chapter 329 Tragic Past (1)_1
"Yes," responded a few people nearby.
The alchemy competition continued until evening. Since the preparation of Ninth Grade elixirs took a considerable amount of time, by the time everyone finished, it was almost dark.
The elixirs were sent to the judges for inspection. Except for Wuhu who failed to produce a Ninth Grade elixir, the other four contestants successfully created their elixirs. Shayan and Green Emperor Xiahou produced Intermediate Level elixirs, while Meng He and Dugu Qianye both produced Primary Level ones, but since Dugu Qianye finished five minutes earlier than Meng He, Meng He was eliminated.
The host came up to announce the results and declared that since everyone had been practicing for the competition recently, the Alchemist Guild decided to schedule the final round for November 30. This allowed nearly ten days of rest and relaxation for the contestants.
Regarding Dugu Qianye’s advancement, everyone felt it was expected. Although she seemed inconspicuous at the beginning, she consistently advanced steadily, overturning others’ beliefs about her.
After the competition concluded, night had fallen. To avoid the crowd, Dugu Qianye and others in the stands waited until most people had left before departing. Zi Xiao and Hao Pengyou understood Dugu Qianye’s intention and also waited. By the time they left, another half an hour had passed.
The four of them walked on the road back, the streets now much emptier than when they had arrived. Dugu Qianye, eager to return and consult with Dugu Yilan, moved swiftly. As they rounded a corner, they suddenly felt an overwhelming killing intent press in from all directions.
Feeling the suffocating killing intent, Dugu Qianye and the others halted. The passersby, sensing the murderous aura, kept their distance, leaving only them standing there.