Jubilante, as if unaware of the discussions around him, stared coldly at Jared and challenged, “Willing to compete with me?”
“Why not? It's just that I've never crafted this Aksum Pill before. Show me the pill recipe,” Jared replied confidently.
“You want to see the pill recipe?” Jubilante was taken aback.
“Of course. I don't know the ingredients of this pill, so I need to take a look at the pill recipe. Just a glance will do,” Jared said impatiently.
Although Jubilante's expression darkened, he reluctantly handed over the pill recipe to Jared.
After all, his opponent had never crafted this type of pill, and just a glance at the pill recipe would not give Jared any advantage.
Witnessing Jared's audacity to compete without prior experience in crafting the Aksum Pill, the onlookers nearly fainted.
This was a high-stakes challenge, and Jared seemed to be sharpening his blade at the last moment.
It would be a miracle if Jared managed to outdo Jubilante, for the Aksum Pill was the latter's specialty.
Though Cade, who was standing aside, knew close to nothing about alchemy, he had never seen anyone who would check out the pill recipe right before a match.
“This guy has some skills, but he's boasting a little too much this time. Crafting the Aksum Pill without prior experience... He might not even be able to successfully craft it, let alone win the challenge.”
“I wonder what's going on in his head. Succeeding in the crafting of the Aksum Pill takes months of practice, and here he is, agreeing to take on Jubilante's challenge.”
“This is hilarious. He's taking his life so lightly. If he can win against Jubilante with this last-minute attempt, I'll submit to him and pledge to be his apprentice!”
The crowd was buzzing with discussions about Jared's seemingly audacious move.
Meanwhile, Jubilante, observing the way Jared was solemnly reading the pill recipe, snorted.
“All right, I'm done. We can begin.”
Jared handed the pill recipe back to Jubilante.
“Are you sure about competing like this?” Jubilante asked again, eyeing his opponent with skepticism.
“Of course. A man doesn't go back on his words. Since I've made my promise, I'll keep it,” Jared confidently answered.
“Very well. Maybe today's the day I'll teach you what humility is!”
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