CHAPTER 91: RADIANT CAULDRON ASSEMBLY

The moment Cai Hui gulped all the contents of the cup, she was enlightened.

She was even more frozen for a minute, contrary to Liu Wei’s expectations.

However, he did not interrupt her, knowing she was in the enlightenment stage.

He could already perceive the Dao of Alchemy pulsing from her at the moment.

He smiled.

"She really has talent. I guess, it is fated for her to become a well-known alchemist in the future, not just in the Mortal World."

Cai Hui was in the enlightenment state for a full minute.

When she was finally awakened, she slowly put the cup on the table with a clear mind.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and exhaled.

She opened her eyes and said, "I have never thought that drinking a single cup from what you call Spirit Kettle Big Brother Liu Wei would help me gain a year worth of Dao comprehension."

Liu Wei smiled and replied, "What stage in Dao Comprehension is your Dao of Alchemy?"

Cai Hui immediately replied, "It should be at the peak of the Initial Comprehension."

Liu Wei was surprised and nodded.

"We are at the same stage."

Cai Hui was so surprised.

"Really?"

"Mhm."

She then stared at Liu Wei with a doubtful expression.

She asked, "How? You don’t seem to practice alchemy?"

She then swept her gaze and her eyes eventually landed on the portal leading to Alchemy Domain.

She was mesmerized for a full minute until she snapped awake and glanced at Liu Wei with an astonished expression on her face.

She asked, "What is that door? That seems like a portal leading to a new realm."

Liu Wei smiled and said, "Now you know. That door leads to my room. Do you want to enter?"

Cai Hui was eager to answer.

However, she sighed with a saddened expression on her face.

She said, "I would like to, Big Brother Liu Wei. But, there is not much time left. There is only an hour before the competition starts."

Liu Wei was stunned.

He was confused and asked, "Why did you only tell me now?"

Cai Hui, whose emotional state has been calmed by the tea of the Spirit Kettle, was suddenly anxious and replied, "I-I..."

What am I supposed to say? That I’m actually not ready to face him yet? Only having no choice to appear now since the competition is about to start?

In the end, she continued after lowering her head.

"I-I’m sorry, Big Brother Liu Wei."

Liu Wei smiled and said, "No worries. I’m pretty sure that you are so busy. I appreciate the thought of even giving me a recommendation token as I was so busy that I might not be able to attend."

Cai Hui glanced at Liu Wei and heaved a sigh of relief.

Liu Wei asked, "Ah, right. I want to know more about the competition. We still have an hour left. The event will take place in the capital city, right?"

Cai Hui nodded and replied, "Yes, it will be. It is called the Radiant Cauldron Assembly. It is the most anticipated competition in Jinwu Kingdom. A dazzling festival where alchemists, wandering alchemists, and even sect alchemists compete side by side. It does not restrict only to those alchemists registered by the Alchemy Association as it welcomes every alchemist who seeks the rewards. This is also a rare opportunity for talented independents to earn prestige or backing, as alchemy learning is expensive."

Liu Wei nodded and replied, "Indeed. Very interesting. Radiant Cauldron Assembly, huh..."

Cai Hui nodded with eyes sparkling in excitement. She replied, "Yeah. Also, the Radiant Cauldron Assembly embodies the Jinwu ethos: "Under the same sun, every flame has a chance to rise." This is why not only wandering alchemists sought an opportunity to change their life, even sects are hoping to find a gem and invest in them. After all, talented alchemists that learned independently are geniuses!"

Liu Wei nodded without a change of expression.

Cai Hui’s excitement slowly dimmed and tilted her head sideways, confused.

Liu Wei perceived her bizarre stare and laughed after realizing what she was thinking.

He said, "I’m not planning to be affiliated with sects or any association. I can learn by myself. I have resources, you know."

Perhaps, even better than them.

What Liu Wei failed to understand was... he was completely correct.

There was no "perhaps" and it might only apply to the Spirit Ascension Domain.

At the moment, he was in the Mortal Domain and the resources his library could provide—knowledge, materials, and place—was something not even the leading Empire could have.

Cai Hui glanced at the portal leading to the Alchemy Domain and nodded.

Just the inscription on the portal alone already conveyed something that even the Alchemist Association of Jinwu Kingdom could not possess.

While she was lost in thought, Liu Wei asked, "So, how will the competition proceed?"

Cai Hui nodded and replied, "Well, ever since the assembly was established, there were always three rounds of the competition. The preliminary round, the second round, and the final round. Since this competition is open to all, then there’s no restriction to age limit.

Due to the abundance of rewards, even a Senior Alchemist can participate."

Liu Wei frowned and asked, "Isn’t that basically unfair?"

Cai Hui nodded and replied, "It is fair since the rules stated that the pill you’ll refine depends on your rank. In other words, it will solely depend on one’s foundation in their current rank."

Liu Wei nodded slowly.

Cai Hui continued, "For instance, in the preliminary round, the test is called Test of Flame. Each contestant must ignite their flame and maintain stable control for a continuous hour while purifying spirit herbs.

Of course, the amount of time they were given and the rank of spirit herbs depends on their cultivation rank."

Liu Wei nodded.

Cai Hui immediately continued, "Then, comes the second round, the Pill of Merit. Participants are given spirit materials to refine spirit pills depending on their rank. The scores will be based on the pill integrity, medicinal balance, and even pill resonance.

Pill resonance could only occur on Senior Alchemist and above by refining pills below their rank, but if there are appearances from an alchemist below Senior Alchemist... then, they must really be a genius!"