Chapter 2837
The old man glared at Meng He and stated coldly, “Meng He, the evidence is clear: you have lost. What more is there for you to say?”
Meng He was taken aback, repeating, “How could this happen? How can this be?”
Stunned and at a loss for words, Meng He paced back and forth like a fool!
“I hereby declare that Kai is the first-place winner of the Pill Master Association competition!”
The old man proclaimed loudly, his voice echoing through the room.
As soon as the announcement was made, applause erupted from the audience!
“We now have a late-blooming talent in the pharmacist community…”
“Shennong Ding, this is the first time I’ve encountered such a divine Ding.”
“Even with the divine Nong Cauldron, how many can really refine a seventh-grade pill in just a few minutes?”
The crowd began to celebrate Kai’s victory, their earlier mockery and skepticism replaced by admiration!
“Meng He, with the winner established, are you ready to fulfill your promises, one by one?”
Kai confronted Meng He directly.
Meng He shot a defiant glance at Kai, but deep down, he knew he had truly lost!
“Kai, what I said earlier was merely a joke; it doesn’t count. There’s nothing in the rules of this Pill Master’s Association competition that says you can enforce those bets.”
Meng He had no intention of kneeling or handing over his Spirit Cauldron!
“You deceived me?” Kai’s gaze hardened.
“And what if I did? This is Jialing County. Do you really think you can act against me?”
Meng He’s arrogance stemmed from the fact that fighting privately was against the rules in Jialing County!
Seeing Meng He’s insolence, Kai clenched his fists tightly!
“While Jialing County prohibits private fights, the arena for this alchemy competition is an exception; this is indeed a ring!”
The old man explained slowly, his message clear: in this arena, the county’s rules didn’t apply!
Kai quickly understood the implication of the old man’s words.
Without hesitation, Kai swung his fist just as the old man finished speaking!
“Dare to deceive me, and you’ll pay the price…”
Kai’s punch landed squarely in Meng He’s abdomen, sending him sprawling to the ground!
With Meng He’s strength, he was no match for Kai!
Kai struck Meng He like an adult chastising a child.
Kai stepped closer, grabbed Meng He by the collar, and delivered several slaps!
Meng He lacked the strength to resist and soon found himself bruised and battered.
“Kai, stop it…”
Seeing Meng He in such a state, Zhu Zhu rushed forward, distress written all over her face, and shouted at Kai!
“Zhu Zhu, get back here…”
Suo Xing Yue fumed at Zhu Zhu’s interference, cursing her for protecting Meng He!
Yet, Zhu Zhu ignored her completely, still shielding Meng He!
Kai glanced at Zhu Zhu but chose not to engage with her. He simply pushed her aside and continued to punish Meng He!
“I’m sorry, please don’t hit me…”
Meng He began pleading for mercy!
“Kneel down and kowtow…”
Kai commanded coldly.
Meng He dropped to his knees and bowed his head in submission!
“What about your Spirit Cauldron?” Kai inquired.
“It’s yours; I don’t want it anymore…”
Meng He stammered, fear evident in his eyes!
Observing Meng He’s cowardly demeanor, Kai waved dismissively, saying, “Leave…”
Seeing this, Meng He hurriedly stood up, prepared to flee, but was stopped by Zhu Zhu!
“Brother Meng, didn’t you promise to take me with you? Please, take me with you…”
Zhu Zhu realized that remaining there wouldn’t lead to anything good, especially since Suo Xing Yue was starting to suspect her!
“Get lost! Who said I was taking you along? I was just playing you for a fool! Look at yourself, I can’t stand to look at you!”
Meng He shoved Zhu Zhu to the ground, his words cutting deep.