Maria wasn't aware that all of her peers had such thoughts. She concentrated on the alchemy. The fire burned slowly, like a sunset glow lighting the sky ablaze.

Someone who occasionally took a peek into Maria's furnace would become reluctant to Look away.

The flame was wonderful. It was warm and gentle, and the inside of the furnace looked Like a Landscape with splendid sunset.

Intricate feelings welled up within people who stared at it. It made them eager to feel the warmth around the fire.

“It smells incredible," someone in the crowd sighed.

“You're right! I wonder what kind of fragrance that is," another person echoed.

The public on the ground smelled the refreshing fragrance floating around them.

The fragrance enchanted the people. It made them forget about their worries, and they suddenly felt as comfortable as being at home.

Some even began to stretch, while others worked up an appetite, making plans about dining out after the competition.

“Why am I in such a good mood all of a sudden? I have this sudden urge to eat, drink, and enjoy my life. All I can think about is how beautiful life can be!"

As Vivian listened to the whispers around her, she realized she felt the same way.

However, she soon discovered it was because of the fragrance inside Maria's furnace!

More and more people found the source of the sweet fragrance came from Maria's furnace. They soon forgot about that annoying Barbara and focused on Maria's furnace.

Canaan and the other judges walked over. According to the rules, they weren't allowed to disturb contestants, but they couldn't help but become curious about the fragrance.

“Well... Maria..." Canaan was flustered.

"Yes? How can I help you, Canaan?" Maria asked curtly.

“Are you refining the pills or cooking a meal here?"

Canaan's appetite suddenly soared. Despite his age, he felt he could devour an entire roast duck. It was rare for him to have such an appetite!

Maria was stunned by his words.

Was the Jenkins family truly that ignorant?

“What are you talking about? As you see, I'm refining the pills," Maria answered in a mild agitated tone.

"That's right. Maria is refining the pills At the VIP table, Mr. Gregory answered Julie, who was also experiencing a strange craving for noodles after smelling the fragrance.

“How can a pill be so fragrant?" Julie asked in confusion.

“It smells so delicious. Whenever I get a waft of the smell... I..."