"You didn't just lose because of the level of your elixir."
Duanmucheng looked at Guozhong and said in a low voice: "In fact, you have already lost when it comes to selecting talents."
There is no doubt that the material selection mentioned in Duanmu City refers to the steps that Qin Yi and Guozhong took into the treasure house to select the elixir just now.
"Qin Yi, can you tell me how many answers you had in mind when you knew that the main ingredient was missing?"
Duanmucheng turned his gaze to Qin Yi and asked with an extremely serious expression.
Qin Yi did not hesitate and answered directly: "I have two answers in my heart."
"Which two?"
"One is Bi Xian Cao, and the other is Soul Jade Cao."
"very good."
Duanmucheng nodded, and then turned his gaze to Guozhong: "If I remember correctly, the one you chose should be Bixiancao."
Guozhong nodded and admitted this.
"Bixiancao is indeed one of the main ingredients in the Soul Clearing Pill. Your choice is not wrong."
Duanmucheng nodded and glanced down at the Soul Clearing Pill that Zhong Zhong gave him in his hand: "With the main medicine of Bixiancao, the Soul Clearing Pill can be successfully refined. From this point of view alone,
This time you make alchemy, I can give you full marks as a teacher."
At this point, Duanmucheng suddenly changed the subject and said: "However, you have not considered that the role played by Bixiancao in this elixir is no different from that of Soul Jade Grass. Although it is
The main medicine is not irreplaceable."
Of course, if the only choice is different but the final effect is the same, then there is nothing wrong with this choice.
"As an elixir master, what we have to do is to create the highest value at the lowest cost."
Duanmu Cheng glanced at the two of them and said: "Although Soul Jade Grass and Bixian Grass are both elixirs, the value of the two is vastly different. Since you can use low-level Soul Jade
Grass can achieve the same purpose. Why spend a lot of money to use Bixiancao?"
Duanmucheng spoke earnestly, looked at Guozhong, and said in a low voice: "Guozhong, your character is too direct. You do many things without going into details. This is the difference between you and your junior brother."
It can be seen that Duanmucheng did not mean to accuse the country of loyalty in his words. He said these words simply to improve himself, the great disciple.
"What the master said is absolutely true, and the disciples should learn from it."
Guozhong's attitude was sincere and he did not feel dissatisfied at all due to Duanmucheng's preaching. Obviously, he also knew his master Duanmucheng's good intentions.
Duanmucheng looked at Guozhong and said softly: "My teacher just asked you if you would be sad if you lost. You said you would be sad, but you would turn this sadness into motivation. Isn't it true that you can be brave after knowing your shame?
A blessing? I hope you can learn a real lesson from this failure. This will be the best opportunity for you!"
Guozhong nodded, then turned his gaze to Qin Yi and said, "Junior brother, I really want to thank you this time."
I have to say that Guozhong's character and mentality are indeed very good. Although he knows that he failed, he has no resentment towards Qin Yi and is even a little grateful.
Qin Yi smiled and said quickly: "Senior brother, you don't have to be like this. I have to say that if today's opponent were not my senior brother, it would be difficult for me to develop my potential."
Although Qin Yi won, it was impossible to ignore the importance of national loyalty in this competition.
Obviously, this senior brother put a lot of pressure on him from beginning to end. It was so much that he had to use his best or even extraordinary state to meet the challenge.
Rather than saying that he achieved victory through his own efforts, it is better to say that it was the pressure given by Guozhong that made Qin Yi what he is today.
"Well, you two don't have to be humble to each other. In the eyes of my teacher, you two are both good at winning without being arrogant or discouraged by defeat."
Duanmucheng looked at the two of them, with no concealment of admiration and satisfaction in his eyes: "However, you must know that the path of alchemy, like martial arts, will never end. Since you have chosen this path, then you
We must maintain a progressive spirit at all times!”
Duanmucheng said every word carefully.
There is no doubt that his words are not only admonishing Qin Yi and Guozhong, but also reminding himself.
Qin Yi and Guozhong both nodded. Generally speaking, both of them gained something from this competition, which will have a huge impact on their future alchemy studies.
"One more thing." Duanmucheng took out the old "Tianbaotu" again, put it in his hand, looked at Qin Yidao: "I have said before, if you can win this competition, then
This "Tianbao Tu" belongs to you."
Having said this, he glanced at the "Tianbaotu" in his hand again. Suddenly, a trace of reluctance flashed across his eyes. It was as if he was about to say goodbye to an old friend.
But soon, he made up his mind and directly stretched out his hand and handed the book to Qin Yi.
"Master, stay here."
Although Duanmucheng's expression changed just momentarily, Qin Yi still clearly captured it.
"Master, this disciple has little experience and lacks energy. At present, fellow alchemy and martial arts practitioners have exhausted the disciple. This book is not of interest to the disciple, so I should leave it to the master himself."
Duanmucheng's whole body was shocked, and he felt a little heartbeat for a moment. But soon, he realized that Qin Yi's words were just an excuse for him to evade. Obviously, the other party had noticed the abnormality in his expression just now.
"Disciple, although Master is not a good person, he also knows how important the word credit is. Since I said these words today, I am already mentally prepared."
Qin Yi frowned. He had no hobby of winning people's love. What's more, the person in front of him was his alchemy master.
After this period of contact, his view of Duanmucheng has completely changed. Although this old man usually looks a bit vicious, has no moral integrity, and is even a bit narcissistic. However, this does not affect the enthusiasm and kindness in his bones.
.
I have to say that sometimes, he even thinks that the old man Duanmucheng is a bit cute.
The other party was able to provide him with all kinds of help unconditionally and help him learn alchemy. He could not repay this kindness.
How could he accept such a gift now?
However, just when he was about to continue to refuse, Duanmucheng snatched the words away again.
"I know what you are thinking now. I also know why you refused this gift. But you don't know that this "Tianbao Tu" is of no use to me at all."
Qin Yi frowned. At this moment, even he was a little confused about what Duanmucheng wanted to say.