People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

"You seem to have thought too hastily of me. Dan will be such a major event. Even if I don't care about other things, I can't miss such an important thing."

Xiao Ling said with a smile, and at the same time, his hands did not stop. He gently brushed away the few strands of hair scattered on Cao Ying's forehead, put them behind her ears, and gently pinched her elastic cheeks.

"Oh, I was just guessing. I was worried that you might be late. I didn't really think you would be like that." Cao Ying pouted her pink lips slightly, her voice soft and coquettish.

Faced with Xiao Ling's intimate behavior, she not only did not resist at all, but her eyes revealed a bit of dependence and pleasure.

Afterwards, Cao Ying gently adjusted her posture and moved closer to Xiao Ling, until their shoulders were leaning against each other, their breaths could be heard, and their scents intertwined, forming an indescribable closeness.

Feeling Cao Ying's closeness, Xiao Ling naturally grasped her soft and delicate hand and held it in his palm. He then turned his head and asked calmly, "What's wrong? It seems like you have something to tell me?"

"It's not something particularly important, just some reminders. You are not from Dan Tower, and have never participated in an alchemy meeting before, so you naturally don't know much about the alchemy world." Cao Ying nodded slightly, her voice soft and clear.

"Although every Alchemy Conference will screen out the vast majority of contestants through the first two rounds of strict assessments, compared to the second round of assessments, the first level we just went through is nothing but a drop in the bucket. The risk factor of the second round of assessments is undoubtedly much more severe than the illusory illusions of the first round."

"Since the Dan Realm was abandoned, the energy there has become extremely chaotic, and it is difficult for humans to stay here for a long time. However, magical beasts and rare medicinal herbs can thrive in such an environment, so it is full of powerful magical beasts and rare medicinal herbs."

"In this space, we not only have to deal with the potential threat of powerful monsters, but also have to guard against the sinister intentions of other alchemists who are willing to take action for rare medicinal materials..."

Hearing what Cao Ying said, Xiao Ling nodded slightly. He naturally understood this truth. The first level was just a test of illusion. Although it tested the alchemist's mental and spiritual foundation, it would not endanger his life after all.

However, the second level of Dan Realm is full of unknowns and variables. If you are not careful, you may face a life-and-death crisis.

"From what you said, it seems like you have some ideas you want to share with me? Just tell me directly. If I think it's appropriate, I can consider it." Thinking of this, Xiao Ling looked at Cao Ying and said.

"Oh, you are so smart. You are right. I have a plan in mind and I am planning to discuss it with you."

The corners of Cao Ying's mouth slightly lifted up, revealing a charming smile. Her phoenix eyes were fixed tightly on Xiao Ling. Her voice was as gentle and alluring as spring water. She opened her red lips and said:
"I mentioned earlier that there will be many dangers in the second round of the Dan Realm. Therefore, I plan to work hand in hand with you to face the next second round of assessment together."

"Think about it. With the prestige of our two eighth-grade alchemists, we are fully capable of gathering a team of alchemists with good strength. In this way, our team will be able to resolve any crisis, and the second round of assessment will no longer be a problem for us."

After Cao Ying finished speaking, she cast an expectant look at Xiao Ling. In her opinion, her idea was brilliant and highly feasible.

Furthermore, given her current relationship with Xiao Ling, the two should naturally stay together in the upcoming assessments. There is absolutely no reason for them to act separately.

"I'm sorry, Ying'er. I have my own plans for the next Danjie assessment, so I can't go with you."

Xiao Ling listened quietly to Cao Ying's proposal. After a moment's silence, he finally spoke with a hint of apology in his tone, and gave a response that surprised Cao Ying.

"However, if you still want to gather people, I think you can try to join forces with the little girl Dan Chen from the Dan family. I believe that with your reputation, even without me, you should have a lot of appeal among these contestants."

It wasn't that Xiao Ling was unwilling to accompany Cao Ying to participate in the assessment and intended to distance himself from her. After all, based on their current relationship, Xiao Ling would naturally not make such a cold plan.

The main reason was that Xiao Ling was a little worried that the people summoned by the Soul Palace this time might have some bad plans for him. If he let Cao Ying follow him, wouldn't it create danger and trouble for her?

However, Cao Ying had no idea what Xiao Ling was thinking. When she heard his direct rejection, she naturally felt unhappy and her emotions fluctuated a little.

"What do you mean by that? Do you think I will be a burden to you? You did such excessive things to me before, and I haven't even come to settle the score with you. You took the benefits and are irresponsible. Is this your attitude towards me?"

There was a hint of questioning in Cao Ying's words, and she looked straight at Xiao Ling, as if she wanted to see through him, like a beautiful woman who was betrayed by a heartless man, full of resentment and unwillingness.

"Okay, Ying'er, don't think too much. I don't mean that. It's just that I have my own plans and it's inconvenient for me to accompany you. Besides, if you act with me, I'm afraid you will face a lot of risks. It's better to form a team with others to be safe..."

Faced with Cao Ying's questioning, Xiao Ling seemed a little helpless. With a hint of soothing in his tone, he tried to explain his position.

Seeing that Xiao Ling's attitude remained unchanged, Cao Ying's eyebrows slightly frowned, with obvious displeasure in her tone.
"Hmph, are you so unwilling to act with me? If that's the case, forget it. I won't stick to you anymore."

As soon as she finished speaking, she forcefully pulled her hand back from Xiao Ling's, stood up straight, turned around angrily, walked away without looking back.

The little mink who was just watching the fun couldn't help laughing when he saw the scene between Xiao Ling and Cao Ying. He looked at Xiao Ling with a sidelong glance and said with a hint of joking,
"Haha, Xiao Ling, I never thought that you would be unable to handle a woman. You fell in front of a woman. This is the first time that Master Diao has seen such a situation happen to you..."

As soon as the little mink's teasing voice fell, Xiao Ling flicked its forehead with a bit of helplessness, but his eyes followed Cao Ying's swaying back, with a hint of helplessness in his tone,
"Do you think I am invincible when it comes to dealing with women? I am not as powerful as you think. However, this girl is indeed a little dishonest. After this alchemy meeting is over, I must find an opportunity to teach her a lesson and dampen her arrogance..."

Even though Xiao Ling had some complaints about Cao Ying verbally, how could he really ignore her in his heart?

After all, Cao Ying is his woman now, so Xiao Ling will naturally not sit idly by and watch her face life-threatening danger in the upcoming assessment.

Xiao Ling gently raised his fingertips and flicked them lightly. A streak of white light silently sank into Cao Ying's body.

This action was done extremely covertly, and even Xiao Diao, who was chatting with Xiao Ling, did not notice this subtle change.

This is the secret technique that Xiao Ling learned from the ancestral spirit. This stream of light is actually a spatial mark, which has the function of positioning. Once Cao Ying is in danger, it will take effect automatically, and Xiao Ling will be able to sense her location immediately and go to support her as soon as possible.

What's even more clever is that Xiao Ling has already injected some of his own energy into this mark. Although this energy is only the power of his casual attack, it is enough to produce unexpected effects at critical moments and can deal with sudden crises.

At the entrance of another space passage, Elder Liao was still sitting on the back of the giant turtle. Although he did not investigate too deliberately, he happened to capture some subtle interactions between Xiao Ling and Cao Ying.

He couldn't help but narrow his eyes in confusion, a glimmer of inquiry flashed in his eyes, and he whispered to himself:

"There seems to be an unclear relationship between this beloved disciple of President Xuankong and this Master Xiao Ling. Judging from the behavior of these two young people, is there any misunderstanding or conflict between them?"

Elder Liao shook his head, a trace of emotion appeared on his face, and he sighed softly.
"Ah, the disputes among these young people are indeed beyond the understanding of an old man like me..."

As time went by, more and more alchemists successfully passed the first round of assessments, and they arrived at the waiting square one after another. The number of people in the square gradually increased, and the atmosphere became lively.

Cao Ying did not give up her previous plan. When Danchen successfully passed the first round of assessment, she took the opportunity to invite Danchen.

Therefore, before the second round of assessment, the two quickly established a temporary alliance. As Xiao Ling had predicted before, the two of them, relying on their prominent status as eighth-grade alchemists, successfully attracted a large number of contestants to join the alchemy conference, forming a force that could not be ignored.

Moreover, as more and more contestants passed the first round of assessments, many people gradually joined this temporarily formed small group.

However, under this temporary gathering of strength, whether everyone's minds are united and whether they have the ability to face a real crisis is not something that outsiders can easily discern.

As time slowly passed, more and more contestants passed the first round of assessment. They were scattered across the square in twos and threes, with vigilant gleams in their eyes.

After all, in this square, everyone is a potential competitor and no one dares to take it lightly.

However, the area where Xiao Ling was located naturally formed a spacious space of about ten feet around, which was undoubtedly a silent respect for Xiao Ling, an eighth-grade alchemist. No one dared to approach this quiet open space easily.

However, Xiao Ling didn't seem to care about this situation. As long as others didn't disturb him, he could enjoy this rare peace and leisure.

However, Xiao Ling's attention was no longer on the surrounding environment, but was focused on a group of people in black robes in the corner of the square.

Seeing such special attire and that vaguely familiar cold aura, Xiao Ling didn't even need to think much to recognize that these people were from the Soul Palace.

Moreover, Xiao Ling also carefully noticed that some of the Soul Hall members would occasionally glance at him. Feeling these unusual gazes, Xiao Ling had some guesses in his mind.

It seems that these people sent by the Soul Palace this time, if nothing unexpected happens, are very likely to have some plans for themselves during this round of assessment in the Alchemy World.

Although Xiao Ling saw through the Soul Palace's intentions, he did not feel the slightest fear. In his keen perception, there were only four Dou Zun-level warriors among the group of black-robed men, and the most powerful among them was only a five-star Dou Zun.

Although Xiao Ling's current cultivation level is only a four-star Dou Zun, seemingly inferior to that of a five-star Dou Zun, but with the various methods he has mastered, he is confident that he can fight even against a nine-star Dou Zun.

Xiao Ling didn't take these people from the Soul Palace who were only five-star Dou Zun at most seriously. They were just nutrients for the Ten Thousand Souls Banner...

Not only that, Xiao Ling's keen perception also brought him an unexpected surprise. Among the people in the Soul Palace, he found that the three-star Dou Zun had a unique aura hidden in his body.

Before, when he was in the outer square, Xiao Ling was not very clear about the aura because of the relatively far distance. But now, at this distance, Xiao Ling's perception became extremely clear. He was sure that the subtle aura was a unique sign of the strange fire.

That deep aura seemed to be able to devour everything. After a moment's thought, Xiao Ling immediately recognized its true form. This was the unique characteristic of the Void Devouring Flame, which ranked second on the Strange Fire List.

However, Xiao Ling would not be so naive as to think that what he sensed now was the true body of Void Devouring Flame. After all, Void Devouring Flame's true body was a powerful existence that reached the level of Nine-Star Dou Sheng. How could a Three-Star Dou Zun easily subdue it?

If Xiao Ling's speculation is correct, this three-star Dou Zun should be Yao Chen's senior brother, the eighth-grade alchemist of the Soul Palace, Master Mu Gu.

And the Void Devouring Flame that he subdued was probably just a small part separated from the Void Devouring Flame in the body of Soul Palace Master Hun Mie Sheng.

Compared with the main body of the Void Devouring Flame, this small flame is indeed insignificant and almost negligible.

However, even so, for Xiao Ling now, this breath of Void Devouring Flame still has great appeal.

If Xiao Ling could successfully obtain the sub-fire of the Void Devouring Flame and devour and fuse it, even if his cultivation level might not be greatly improved as a result, he would gain an extremely practical characteristic of the strange fire, which would undoubtedly be a great help in his future cultivation.

In any case, with just this Void Devouring Flame, Xiao Ling has made up his mind to completely eliminate Venerable Mu Gu in this Dan Realm...

At this moment, Elder Liao slowly opened his eyes and woke up from his dozing state. Although his voice seemed weak, it sounded like a dull thunder, rumbling in everyone's ears.

"It's almost time. All contestants who have passed the first level, come to me to receive your tasks."

He paused, then continued, "You will be given a mission medicine list, a Dan Realm map, and a space stone. The medicine list lists the herbs you must find in the Dan Realm."

"Only when you have collected all the herbs on the prescription and successfully brought them to the exit can you be considered to have cleared the customs. The exit of the Dan Realm and the location of the herbs have been marked on the map. After collecting the herbs, you only need to go to the exit."

Immediately, Elder Liao raised his voice slightly, revealing a hint of seriousness: "As for the Space Stone, it is used to save your life. If you encounter a life-threatening danger, you can crush the Space Stone, and you will be automatically sent out of the Dan Realm. But remember, once the Space Stone is crushed, it means that you will lose the qualification to continue participating in the competition."

At this point, Elder Liao's cloudy old eyes suddenly burst into a brilliant light, the light was so sharp that it seemed to be able to pierce the soul, making the alchemists present feel a palpitation.

This scene also made everyone deeply aware of how terrifying this seemingly ordinary and even somewhat decadent old man was actually.

"The Dan Realm is not a habitable place for humans because of its dilapidated state and violent energy. This means that you will only have ten days to stay there. No matter what happens, you must reach the exit within ten days."

Elder Liao looked around to make sure that everyone understood what he said. Then he slowly put away the sharp light in his eyes, became lazy again, and his voice returned to its previous weak tone.

"You know, although the Dan Realm is rich in medicinal materials, it also lurks powerful monsters. This is by no means an easy journey. Danger is everywhere, and life and death are only a thin line apart. If you choose to quit now, it's not too late."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of unquestionable severity: "The Alchemy Contest has never been a gentle competition. Only those who have gone through bloody battles and fought their way out of the brink of life and death are qualified to compete for the supreme honor and win the respect of all living beings."

As Elder Liao finished his words, the air seemed to be filled with an atmosphere of tension and anticipation, making everyone present feel the cruelty and intensity of this competition.

However, the first test has already eliminated those contestants who were not qualified enough.

Everyone who can still stand here today is a leader in the outside world. Elder Liao’s words not only did not scare them, but instead inspired their inner fighting spirit.

There was a gleam of anticipation in their eyes and an expression of irrepressible excitement on their faces.

Although alchemists are based on alchemy, they are also people who pursue fame and fortune. Now that they have come to this point, no one is willing to give up easily.

They know that every challenge is a test of their abilities, and every victory means the accumulation of fame and glory.

On this road, they are willing to risk everything just for the ultimate victory. (End of this chapter)