The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 303 The Cold Marshal Is Not Cold 17

Chaoyao was fully focused on making the medicine, precisely controlling key parameters such as temperature and pressure.

The data on the instrument screen beside her was jumping wildly, and her eyes were focused and determined.

At this moment, the thin boy wearing thick glasses next to him was too nervous and made an operating error, causing a large amount of precious pharmaceutical raw materials to leak out. A pungent smell instantly spread.

The invigilator rushed over and yelled at the boy: "What the hell are you doing? You made such a stupid mistake in such an important exam. I will disqualify you from the exam!"

The boy's face was as pale as paper and his body was shaking violently like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind.

His lips trembled, and he wanted to explain but couldn't utter complete words. Only intermittent whimpers came out of his throat.

Tears welled up in his eyes, and behind the thick lenses, his eyes were filled with despair and fear, as if the end of the world was coming.

His hands unconsciously tugged at the corners of his clothes, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Although Chao Yao did not interrupt to plead, her brows were furrowed and there was a hint of pity in her eyes, but she continued to concentrate on her own operations.

The invigilator glared at me: "Being nervous is not an excuse! Your mistake may affect the entire exam!"

The boy's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground. He begged in a trembling voice: "Teacher, please, give me another chance. I really didn't mean it. I prepared for this exam for a long time. I can't lose the qualification like this. My family is waiting for me..."

His voice became weaker and weaker, until finally only helpless sobs remained.

The invigilator looked gloomy and fell into a brief silence.

The invigilator's face was gloomy, and he finally said ruthlessly: "Your mistake this time is too serious and has a bad impact. I have decided to cancel your qualification for the exam. You should withdraw from the competition!"

After hearing this, the boy felt like he was struck by lightning, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.

He screamed hysterically, "It's not fair! It's not fair!"

Suddenly, as if he had lost his mind, he rushed madly towards other students' workbenches, wanting to knock over their materials to vent his anger.

This includes Chao Yao's.

Chao Yao's eyes flashed and he reacted instantly.

She bent her legs slightly, shifted her center of gravity downward, and assumed a defensive posture.

When the boy rushed over, she quickly moved to the left and avoided the boy's pounce.

At the same time, her right hand stretched out like lightning, accurately grabbed the boy's arm that was waving wildly, and then twisted it hard towards Yao, twisting the boy's arm behind his back.

The boy screamed in pain but still tried to break free.

Chao Yao held on to his arms tightly and took a step forward with his left leg, pressing against the boy's back, making it impossible for him to move at all.

"Classmate, calm down!"

He shouted loudly to Yao, his voice full of majesty and power.

The boy continued to struggle regardless, cursing: "It's all your fault, it's all your fault!"

At this time, the invigilator and other staff rushed over, controlled the boy together, and took him out of the examination room.

The examination room returned to calm. Chao Yao took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and continued to devote himself to making his potion.

Time passed slowly like a silent hourglass, and the tense atmosphere of the rematch was always in the air. Finally, it came to an end after a long wait.

At that breathtaking moment, the invigilator began to verify the potions made by the contestants one by one.

They carefully observed the color and state of each bottle of medicine, and used professional instruments to test the composition and purity of the medicine.

The invigilator did not miss any subtle details and his expression was serious and focused.

Some other contestants were too nervous and rushed, resulting in errors in the proportion of the medicine;

Some players are too focused on speed and ignore details, which greatly reduces the quality of the potion;

Other players performed stably and demonstrated solid basic skills, but were slightly lacking in innovation.

When it was Chao Yao's turn to check her medicine, the invigilator looked solemn. He first leaned down, squinted his eyes, and carefully looked at the color of the liquid in the medicine bottle. He saw that the liquid was a pure and deep blue without a trace of impurities.

He nodded slightly, seeming to be quite satisfied with the color, but his face did not show much emotion.

Then he picked up a delicate glass rod, stirred the potion gently, and listened to the sound of the liquid flowing, as if he could hear the secret of the potion from it.

Then, he put his nose close to the mouth of the bottle and sniffed gently, frowning slightly, as if trying to catch some subtle scent.

Then, he took a sophisticated testing instrument from the assistant beside him and carefully extracted a small amount of the medicine sample and put it into it.

He stared at the data on the detector without blinking, and his hand holding the detector trembled slightly unconsciously.

Suddenly, his eyes widened, the muscles on his face twitched, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "This... This is simply perfect! The quality of this potion is comparable to the master level!"

He excitedly held the potion high up and showed it to the other invigilators, his voice trembling with excitement.

This exclamation instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the examination room.

The other students looked at him with envy and admiration, and they couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"Wow, Chao Yao is so amazing! This potion is beyond imagination!" A student widened his eyes, opened his mouth wide, and his face was full of disbelief.

"That's right! This level is simply beyond the reach of others! I really don't know how she did it!" Another student shook his head vigorously, his eyes full of amazement.

Chaoyao stood there, listening to the praise from the invigilator and the discussions from her classmates. Her face was filled with a confident and bright smile, which was as dazzling as the sun.

She raised her chin slightly, her eyes showed determination and calmness, and her whole body exuded an indescribable charm.

With his hands gently folded in front of him, his posture is upright, like a proud winner.

After some intense and serious discussions, the invigilators finally decided to announce the list of candidates who passed the semi-finals.

One of the invigilators walked up to the podium. His expression was solemn and serious, and his eyes scanned the expectant faces below the stage.

He cleared his throat and said loudly: "After our rigorous judging and in-depth discussions, the following is the list of contestants who have successfully passed the semi-finals."

At this moment, the entire examination room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath and their heartbeats quickened rapidly.

The teacher raised his voice again, and his voice was particularly loud in the quiet examination room: "First, Chaoyao!"

When Chao Yao heard her name being called out first, she felt an indescribable excitement in her heart. She clenched her fists slightly and cast grateful glances around.

There was an immediate burst of exclamations and envy from the audience.

"It's really Chao Yao! She's so amazing!"

"As expected, her medicine is so good, she will definitely pass!"

Amid the noise, the teacher continued to read out the list, and every time he read out a name, it caused a wave of varying degrees of excitement among the crowd.

What is surprising is that although Qiu Shimiao made a serious mistake in the operation, which resulted in scrapped materials, she cleverly remedied the mistake with her solid theoretical foundation and ability to respond calmly in times of crisis, and luckily passed the semi-finals in the end.

After learning the result, Chao Yao subconsciously looked at Qiu Shimiao, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Qiu Shimiao snorted softly and turned his head away stubbornly, but the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, unable to hide his inner joy and excitement.

The invigilator coughed twice to suppress the discussion that was still going on in the examination room, and then said solemnly: "Next, I will announce the relevant matters of the finals to everyone."

"The finals will be held on a planet called 'Lingyun Star'. Ninety-eight percent of this planet is forest and two percent is lake. The ecological environment is complex and full of unknowns."

"The finals are designed to more fully demonstrate the contestants' innovative abilities and their ability to cope with complex situations. The rules are as follows: First, the contestants will be airdropped to different areas of Lingyun Star. You will need to rely on the basic tools you bring with you and the resources you can obtain on the planet to make advanced potions with specific effects within the specified time. In the process of making potions, you may encounter various emergencies, such as bad weather, ferocious beasts, and scarce materials, etc."

"Secondly, while ensuring your own safety, contestants need to explore the forests and lakes to find mysterious formulas or rare materials that may be hidden. This will add unique advantages to your potion making. But please note that there are risks in the exploration process, so be sure to act with caution."

"Finally, at the end of the finals, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the efficacy, innovation, coping strategies during the production process, and the rational use of resources of the potions you have made, and select the final winner."

After the invigilator finished speaking, he glanced at the contestants present with a serious look, "I hope you will be fully prepared to face this more difficult challenge."

The students listened with serious expressions. The invigilator paused and then said, "The final will officially begin in the early morning of a month. The gathering place for the final is in the South Square of our school. There will be a special aircraft to take everyone to the competition venue - Lingyun Star."

"During this month, all players need to be fully prepared, including physical training, knowledge accumulation and psychological adjustment."

"Remember, this is not just a potion-making competition, but also a huge test of your overall quality. I hope everyone can go all out and show their best in the finals. Now, everyone can go back and prepare for the finals."

After saying that, the invigilator turned and left the examination room, leaving the contestants where they were, either excitedly or nervously beginning to plan their next preparations.