Top-tier Unruly Master

At this moment, everyone felt anxious for Ding Fan, as the time had clearly arrived, yet Ding Fan had only refined one medicine pill. You know, Ding Lin has just refined one medicine pill, how many Spiritual Materials could this require? Isn't this nonsense?

For a moment, everyone was evidently very worried, considering they had very high expectations for Ding Fan. But now seeing Ding Fan had only produced one pill, isn't this just absurd?

At this moment, Gao Lian, in the room, saw Ding Fan's demeanor and was internally elated. Clearly, Ding Fan's situation looked foolish; Gao Lian felt very proud. Obviously, the opponent had only refined one medicine pill and yet had still done it, which is quite comical, isn't it? Not one of the competing alchemists claimed to be able to refine a pill under these circumstances.

But this fool Ding Lin actually pulled it off. Gao Lian felt very satisfied knowing Ding Fan would soon face a miserable end. He knew the cultivators betting on him wouldn't spare Ding Lin, and Ding Fan would meet a grim fate soon. Gao Lian knew that Ding Lin's true deceitful nature would soon be exposed! Haha...

Zhou Ruoran, witnessing Ding Fan's actions, couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled. Why is Ding Fan's competition method so different from others? But Zhou Ruoran evidently had great faith in Ding Fan; whatever Ding Fan does, she would always have strong belief in him. Zhou Ruoran also believed Ding Fan wouldn't do this randomly; there must be logic in Ding Fan's method of competing.

"Ranran, do you think Ding Lin's performance will be good? You know, the opponent has only produced one pill."

At this moment, Taozi, watching Ding Fan's display, couldn't help but feel very curious. It's known from rumors that Ding Lin is very powerful and charming; a young alchemist with both looks and strength. Taozi's desire to watch the Great Alchemy Competition was partly due to Ding Lin.

Therefore, Taozi had high expectations for Ding Lin, but now Ding Fan's alchemy method is indeed quite different from others. While others attempted to refine multiple pills, Ding Lin calmly produced just one and completed it.

For a moment, Taozi wondered if Ding Lin went off topic. You know the second round of the Great Alchemy Competition compares who writes the better Pill Recipe and whose Spiritual Materials are more numerous, yet the opponent has refined a pill - what on earth?

Indeed, when Taozi saw Zhou Ruoran's earlier expression, she already surmised that Ding Lin might be known to Ranran. After all, Ranran cried when she saw the opponent, the first time Taozi saw Ranran cry. Despite never shedding a tear even during hardships in cultivation, Ranran shed unceasing tears upon seeing that man.

With Taozi's questioning, Zhou Ruoran had no choice but to admit the opponent is her husband. For Zhou Ruoran, there's nothing to hide here, as eventually, she still needs to find Ding Fan.

When Taozi heard Zhou Ruoran's words, she was undoubtedly shocked, not expecting Ding Lin to be Ranran's husband. She had heard Ranran mention she had a husband, but Taozi had never actually seen the husband Ranran spoke of, thus assuming it was just an excuse to reject bothersome men.

But now, Taozi didn't expect Ranran to actually admit the opponent as her husband. Taozi knew Ranran well enough to know she wasn't joking, leading to a very complex feeling within her. This was indeed unexpected for Taozi, but she was still happy for Zhou Ruoran.

After all, Taozi had seen Ranran secretly crying alone at times, now understanding it was due to Ranran's yearning for her husband. But now, it appeared Ranran's husband was not doing well, facing much skepticism and doubt.

Even though the tenth group of the Great Alchemy Competition had ended, Ding Lin was still only tightly holding onto one refined pill without the myriad attempts other alchemists made to refine several pills. Because doing so, there might be more correct Spiritual Materials in the numerous Pill Recipes written, but could Ding Lin in this manner write any Spiritual Materials?

For a moment, a cascade of question marks ran through Taozi's mind; clearly, it wasn't just her and Zhou Ruoran focusing on Ding Fan. You know, most of the audience cultivators were focused on Ding Fan.

At that moment, Zhou Ruoran, hearing Taozi's words, couldn't help but also worry for Ding Fan. But Zhou Ruoran had unwavering belief in Ding Fan, decisively speaking:

"Ding Fan won't be wrong!"

Upon hearing Ranran's words, Taozi was taken aback, not expecting Ranran's words to be so firm that it would not invite doubt. This made Taozi incredibly curious about how much Ranran trusted Ding Lin.

Right, why did Ranran call Ding Lin Ding Fan? In that instant, Taozi couldn't help but feel confused, clearly unable to fully understand. Could Ding Lin be a false name? But Taozi was only speculating, so she didn't say much more. Given Ranran's strong trust in the opponent, any of Taozi's words were pointless.

At that time, He Qianyao unintentionally overheard Zhou Ruoran's words, momentarily startled, not expecting anyone to reveal Ding Fan's real name. Then He Qianyao followed the sound and saw it was the beauty from before.

Instantly, He Qianyao felt startled too, clearly not recognizing the opponent, who indeed was very beautiful, even causing her to feel inferior before. Hence, she had only briefly observed the opponent, for such a beauty was rare even in the Cultivation World.

He Qianyao then couldn't help but look towards the opponent, who was gazing intently at Ding Fan on stage. Clear signs that the opponent seemed to know Ding Fan, so He Qianyao took note of this, but did not go over and ask, for she was most concerned about Ding Fan's competition results.

To be honest, He Qianyao did not have the same unwavering faith in Ding Fan as Zhou Ruoran did, especially since Ding Fan's recent performance in the Great Alchemy Competition in China was very abnormal, differing significantly from most alchemists. Therefore, at that moment, He Qianyao shifted her focus away from that beauty and concentrated on watching Ding Fan on stage.

Clearly, the match on Ding Fan's stage is the main focus right now.

At this moment, not only He Qianyao is worried about Ding Fan, but most of the alchemists are also holding their breath for Ding Lin. Evidently, Ding Lin's behavior during the Great Alchemy Competition is quite unusual, even extremely passive. Although it's strange enough for him to only refine one Medicine Pill, he's doing it extremely slowly, as if he could easily finish the refinement quickly but is deliberately dragging it out, timing it perfectly to finish at the competition's end.

This is simply bewildering for everyone.

"What kind of trick is Ding Lin up to? Is this what they call an alchemic genius?"

"Exactly, is this a joke? If you want to give up, just say so! Refining the Medicine Pill at a snail's pace, is he playing around?"

"I think he's just a fraud, not some alchemic genius. In the span of three sticks of incense in the Great Alchemy Competition, even ordinary alchemists could attempt several Medicine Pills, yet Ding Lin has only managed one, and he actually finished refining it. I mean, does he really need to refine it? Can't he just write the Pill Recipe?"

"That's right, it feels like he's just playing, it's infuriating! The elder had bet all his Spirit Stones on Ding Lin, and you treat me like this? I'll definitely confront you later!"

"That's your own stupidity, who can you blame? I immediately saw Ding Lin as a fraud with no skills!"

"Then how do you explain his performance in the first round of the Great Alchemy Competition?"

"Isn't it obvious? He's obviously close to Elder Wang, so cheating in the Great Alchemy Competition wouldn't be unusual. Considering his goal of gaining fame is already achieved, clearly, he's subtly withdrawing from the second round! Can't you see it? So naive!"

"Damn! Is it possible Elder Wang is someone who would assist evil?"

"Well, that's hard to say..."

"Damn it, it looks like I really got tricked by Ding Lin!"

"... The results aren't out yet, don't you think it's a bit early to say such things about Ding Lin?"

"Do we need to wait for any results? Isn't it already obvious!"

...

Amidst the chatter, Ding Lin clearly stirred confusion, and most of the cultivator audience no longer trust Ding Fan. While a poor start might have been understandable, now that the Great Alchemy Competition's time has ended, they see he merely completed one Medicine Pill. Is there really a need to wait for the result?

Isn't the outcome quite evident already?

At this moment, He Qianyao evidently heard many remarks around regarding Ding Fan, feeling furious at those who no longer trust Ding Fan, but she doesn't dare to speak up! After all, with Ding Fan's performance, even she herself finds it hard to say anything in favor of him.

Indeed, Ding Fan's actions are akin to abandoning the second round of the Great Alchemy Competition.

Zhou Ruoran evidently also heard the comments around about Ding Fan, clearly uneasy within Heart Sect, but Zhou Ruoran doesn't wish to argue with others. She wholeheartedly believes in Ding Fan, supporting him unwaveringly even if the entire world doubts him.

Considering Ding Fan's abilities, Zhou Ruoran is confident. Clearly, Ding Fan's reasons for acting this way in the Great Alchemy Competition must make sense; Ding Fan's skills are indisputable.

"How can such a useless person have such fame? Truly undeserved!"

At this moment, Hao Chun next to Zhou Ruoran looked at Ding Lin on the stage, sneering disdainfully. Earlier, Hao Chun heard Zhou Ruoran too, evidently surprised to find out the person was the husband Zhou Ruoran constantly talked about, leading Hao Chun to feel intense hatred towards Ding Lin on the stage.