The Geared Immortal

Chapter 535 - Close Call

Chapter 535

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A young woman carefully inspected the ingredients and herbs on the table while listening to the teacher. Beside her is a young man who is watching what she is doing. The two seem close and one can see a resemblance between them.

"Big sister, are you sure that the medicinal plant you took was the correct one?" the young man asked with an anxious expression.

This is unfounded because he knew how clumsy and troublesome his older sister is. She might be good at martial arts and cultivation, but she is not that good in alchemy. He didn't even know why she accepted that challenge from that senior. It was a clear provocation towards his sister. Just because the senior could not defeat his sister in martial arts, he challenges her to an alchemy contest.

Hence from then on, his big sister began attending the alchemy classes of the sect.

However, for these past few days, one accident after another began. It was the week for the alchemist in the alchemy building. At first, they were alarmed; however, after a few days, they got used to it. Luckily that crazy woman is dumb enough to not try higher level alchemy. If not, then the chance for the alchemy building to explode would be too high.

And so every class her younger brother would sit next to her to guide her. Luckily, the younger brother is a bit proficient in alchemy, hence the explosion was controlled.

However, today is different. It seems that his sister found a very troublesome alchemy formula. When the young man heard it from his sister's lips, he was immediately sweating in a cold sweat. If she failed, not only will the two of them die, there is a chance that the whole room would explode to smithereens.

And this is already happening in front of him. His careless sister continuously put the herbs and uses her strong Qi to control the alchemy fire. The young man tried to stop her, but her gaze made him took a step. So he just decided to jump in before anything dangerous would happen.

But then something suddenly changes. This is when his sister put the Mudragon grass. The grass itself is not harmful, in fact, it constitutes healing on wounds. This is the reason why many beasts would eat Mundragon grass when they are wounded. And this particular grass is one of the simple ingredients used in the famous rapid hemostatic pill that was invented many years ago.

Although the grass itself is not that harmful, once it is combined with two materials, the Dark moss, and Belladonna stalk, it would create the most extreme reaction. It is like a catalyst for a bomb. 

And now combined with the other materials in the alchemy pot, the younger brother already knew the trouble.

The teacher instructing the disciples also saw this. And his expression turned pale. Without another word, he immediately dashed out of the room without thinking of his disciples. In his opinion, his life is more important than these rascals.

His action made everyone confused. But when they suddenly heard a rumbling sound from behind, each of the disciples showed a horrified look on their faces. They immediately knew what is going on. And their heads slowly turn around simultaneously while praying in their hearts that nothing bad is going to happen.

But to their disappointment, their prayers were not granted. Right now, an alchemy pot is currently emitting a bright red glow, and a chaotic Qi fluctuation is in the air. The two siblings have already retreated a few steps back. They already knew the danger they are in, especially the older sister.

In her curiosity, she bravely combines the ingredients even though there is a warning. She was thinking of making a weapon out of that explosive power. But to her disappointment, it turned out this way.

The two wanted to run, but they soon found out that the alchemy cauldron is emitting a strong pulling effect; even those disciples sitting near them are unable to move.

"What have you done?! We are doomed!"

"I knew I should not have been in this class with the two of you… if I can escape this predicament, I will definitely take my revenge."

"You fools! I swear I'll tear the both of you apart."

Cursing words began to reverberate through the air as the disciples who are unable to move became angry. The younger brother is already afraid of the accident, now he is afraid of the repercussion that his sister has done.

But contrary to her brother's scared look, the older sister just raised one of her brows to those disciples. With her strength, how could these few alchemists hurt her? So she just stood there with her arms folded in the provocation.

It was as if she was saying "So what? Bite me…"

A few seconds came by and the glowing alchemy cauldron has already reached a critical stage. Judging from the Qi fluctuation in the air, everyone now knew the danger. Even the two siblings are now worried about the danger. The sister even donned a serious expression on her face while looking at the cauldron. She has prepared a couple of shield runes that's why she is not worried, but now she is not sure anymore.

While this is happening, the news of the dangerous situation was immediately reported by the teacher who fled, and some of the higher-ups in the alchemy building rush to that particular room. But their speed, although fast, is not enough to stop the great danger from happening.

"Shit! This is bad… this is really bad! Get those few disciples out of danger first!"

A tall and handsome man in his 30's wearing an official alchemist robe of the Blood Moon Sect shouted to the rest of the teacher.

With their strength, they are able to free those disciples from the incoming danger. Many of the teachers also began to construct defensive arrays which immediately enclosed the few remaining students inside. They could not do anything about the situation anymore.

Unless a nascent realm expert or those World nascent realms make their move, they will not be able to save those students inside. Hence this is the best they can do for now.

The situation has been very dire and now only four people are left.

Out of those four people, Shin Jiao is one of them.

He has been observing what is happening, but his curiosity got the better of him.

Shin Jiao also discovers the young man he is trailing. He is also stuck along with them. The young man had a horrified look on his face. His darkness aura is already accumulating. However, every time he gathers Qi, they would just dissipate in the air and be sucked into the cauldron or alchemy pot.

In fact, the reason why the concoction and the situation rapidly spiraled into this uncontrollable estate is because of him. Although he just subconsciously wanted to protect himself, the darkness Qi inside of him seems to have agitated the mixture in the pot.

And so everything turned from bad to worst.

In this panicky situation, the teachers outside are looking at the disciples left inside the room with a grim look on their faces. the chaotic elements swirling around the cauldron is now reaching its most dangerous point.

Everyone can now see the horrible outcome of these four people, but no one can do anything.

Right at this moment, one of the disciples inside the room suddenly walked towards the cauldron. This made everyone held their breath. They didn't know what the young man is thinking, but they could not do anything about it anymore.

Either they wait or do anything, the outcome is the same. The four of them would still die or be badly wounded in this situation.

"You... you there! What are doing?" the younger brother asked with horror in his eyes.

"Get away from that thing and concentrate on protecting yourself..."

"Don't be foolish... if you anything, you might die. It is better if you raise your protective barrier. At least that way you have a way to survive."

The people in the room said one after another. However, how could Shin Jiao entertain their words?

Right now, his full attention is on the glowing alchemy pot and he didn't want to waste this opportunity just because he lost his attention towards these people. He knew of the danger this thing holds.

He also knew that if this thing explodes, his secret would be exposed. With his nascent realm physique, he is sure that only he could survive such an explosion.

But the people around him are only scared and didn't aim to bring him harm so he didn't bother with them.

Suddenly, the teachers on the side could not hold themselves anymore and also chimed in.

"Young man, protect yourself now. It's going in the most critical state. Please..."

"Don't be an0 impulsive young lad and value your life!"

"Yes, prepare your barrier now!"

Shouted the teachers outside as they are worried that Shin Jiao might get hurt.

However, their words fell on deaf ears. This is because Shin Jiao's concentration is already at the max and he could not let himself get distracted. He knew that a mere second of distraction in this situation is fatal to the people inside the room.

Although he didn't care about any of them, he could not let a possible clue he just found to be in any danger. Plus if he wins the young man's trust, he might be able to find more information from him.

Hence he focused on the glowing cauldron.

Suddenly, he noticed the minute movement from the cauldron.. And as soon as that happened, Shin Jiao also made his move.