“What's going on? How can that be a grade-six pill?"

Barbara, too, succumbed to her temper.

She questioned without forethought, her beautiful countenance betraying an incredibly awkward stiffness.

“But the device. It's undeniable..." the judge attempted to explain, yet even he found the test results inconceivable.

Canaan, on the other hand, was befuddled, but his spirits remained buoyant!

In a hushed voice, he inquired, "What's the matter, Barbara? Don't tell me you believe you're the only one who possesses the skills to refine high-grade pills. Can't you come to terms with the fact that others may excel you?"

It was evident that Canaan stood firmly on Maria's side. "I... I just..." Barbara was consumed by such an overwhelming anger that she teetered on the brink of flipping out.

However, it dawned on her swiftly that given her precarious position within the Jenkins family, she could not afford to oppose Canaan at this juncture.

“Why the arguing?”

In the midst of Barbara's vulnerability, a harsh voice pierced through the crowd.

Canaan's countenance grew dark. He recognized that the most influential figure of the Jenkins family had arrived.

They turned around and beheld Mrs. Jenkins making her way over with the assistance of Doris.

“What seems to be the matter?" Mrs. Jenkins chuckled and spoke, "The Jenkins family must be truly fortunate. Two exceptional talents have emerged in this competition. Isn't it splendid? We shall hold a party to celebrate it!"

Canaan felt displeasure gnawing at him upon hearing those words.

Her words sounded utterly absurd, not to mention that Barbara had no connections to the Jenkins family.

“Grandma! "

Barbara hurriedly walked towards Mrs. Jenkins, deftly assuming the role of supporting her arm in place of Doris.

Seizing this opportunity, she whispered in a hushed voice, “Grandma, if the Jenkins family boasts two talents, does that mean you acknowledge that Maria has successfully refined Grade Six pills?"

Barbara pondered whether her grandmother had lost her sense and should advocate her adversary.

“Silly girl." Mrs. Jenkins cast a gaze of fondness upon Barbara, yet a trace of coldness still Lingered in her eyes.

Caught off guard by this chilling glare, Barbara instantaneously grasped the situation!

Ah, yes!

Amidst the semi-final, a sense of unease pervaded the air since everyone harbored suspicions regarding the integrity of the talent assessment. It was evident that Maria's remarkable aptitude could no ‘longer be concealed.

Mrs. Jenkins, in a display of rationality, now openly acknowledged Maria's remarkable capabilities.