"Let's start!" the judging panel announced.
The two competitors began almost simultaneously.
Gu Baiyi already knew what he needed to do, so he chose his medicinal herbs with extreme speed, selecting all sorts known for their deadly poison. Many doctors present couldn't even name a lot of the poisonous herbs and flowers he chose. But Gu Baiyi knew them all intimately. The man's skills were clearly formidable; he would not be an easy opponent.
By the time Gu Baiyi had finished selecting all his ingredients, Yang Qi had just begun to leisurely pick out his medicinal herbs. After all, choosing poisons on the fly was naturally a bit slower.
Gu Baiyi smirked to himself. This is my advantage.
Ignoring Yang Qi, he began his concoction. His technique and proficiency won high praise from the surrounding doctors.
