Within the internal competitions of the esteemed Jenkins family, it was unthinkable that someone would stoop to the level of concocting poison pills.

How could such an ignoble pursuit infiltrate a Lineage that had thrived for centuries?

Mrs. Jenkins' smile deepened upon hearing Canaan's words.

“Does the Pill Alchemist Association explicitly forbid the refinement of poisonous pills?" she questioned, a hint of amusement lacing her voice.

"Eh?"

Caught off guard, Canaan was momentarily stunned into silence.

He, along with the majority of those present, possessed knowledge of the answer.

While the Pill Alchemist Association strictly prohibited the utilization of poison pills, it had never expressly forbidden individuals from comprehending the formulas and refining them.

After all, within the realm of ordinary cultivation, one could still gain an understanding of poison pill formulas.

Moreover, an incorrect alchemical process was more prone to yield poisonous pills rather than beneficial ones.

Hence, the Pill Alchemist Association adhered to the principle that refining poison pills was permissible but using those was strictly forbidden.

“Barbara aims to challenge the superior elixir formula in the final. It is a testament to her hard work. Why should I deny her the opportunity?" Mrs. Jenkins queried, her voice accompanied by a gentle smile.

Canaan's countenance turned pale with anger, yet he acknowledged the impeccable logic within Mrs. Jenkins's words.

As long as Barbara destroyed the poison pills she created immediately after the final, she would not violate any rules and successfully complete the competition.

However, it was inevitable that Barbara would be looked down upon by fellow pill refiners once they discovered her reliance on poison pills to secure victory.

Canaan also realized that the poison pill Barbara intended to craft held a high probability of aiding her in claiming the championship.

"Very well," Mrs. Jenkins halted Canaan in his tracks.

Barbara didn't do anything wrong. I now announce the continuation of the final."

“Thank you, grandm

To everyone's surprise, Mrs. Jenkins swiftly resolved the matter with a few words, granting Barbara the actual opportunity to refine a poison pill during the final.

!" Barbara promptly expressed her gratitude.

“I can craft the fifth-level Styx Pill. Let us witness how you can surpass me, Maria!" Barbara whispered excitedly, a gleam of anticipation in her eyes.

Inspecting Barbara's medicinal materials would serve no purpose, rendering it futile.

With a lackluster demeanor, Canaan led the judges towards Maria.