Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, who was kidnapped to another world

Now, the fact that the Nalan family is willing to pay any price to obtain the Soul Rejuvenation Pill, a pill that is actually not important to them, almost clearly indicates that the pale white flame used by Yao Yan is the legendary Strange Flame!

Of course, the intense gazes from those around him lasted only a moment before returning to normal. So what if it was a strange fire? So what if it wasn't? They didn't have the courage or the strength to provoke Yao Yan.

"...Let's talk about everything after the Rejuvenating Soul Pill is finished." After giving Nalan Su a speechless look, Xiao Yan said coldly, then turned his head and stared straight at Yao Lao's every move as he refined the pill, ignoring Nalan Su.

Chemir, standing beside him, glanced helplessly at Nalan Su. The relationship between the Nalan family and Yao Yan and his disciple was already somewhat delicate because of Xiao Yan's presence. Now, this reckless guy Nalan Su had essentially said in public that Yao Yan possessed a strange fire. Even if no one would be foolish enough to provoke Yao Yan, the Nalan family's situation would be greatly affected after he said that...

After shaking his head, Chemir looked at Nalan Su with pity, then refocused his attention on the alchemy furnace in the center of the hall.

Realizing the gravity of his words as soon as they left his mouth, Nalan Su, who had been too agitated and raised his voice slightly, turned a liverish color. At this moment, he could only hope that Yao Yan and Yan Xiao would not hold a grudge against the Nalan family for his mistake.

That's right, he just hoped that the two of them wouldn't take their anger out on the Nalan family. At this moment, he had no hope whatsoever of inviting Yao Yan to treat Nalan Jie.

*

By the afternoon, the Rejuvenating Soul Pill, a pill with a relatively simple refining process, was finally completed.

"How is it? Are you confident in refining the Rejuvenating Soul Pill?" With a casual wave of his hand, Yao Lao smoothed out the energy ripples caused by the formation of the sixth-grade pill and turned to look at Fa Ma, who was in charge of most of the process of refining the Rejuvenating Soul Pill.

“…Probably.” After a moment of silence, Fama gave a dry laugh.

The refining process of this Soul Rejuvenation Pill was indeed simpler than expected, but it was still a sixth-grade pill after all. At least the violent energy ripples were genuine. Even though he had been stuck at the fifth-grade alchemist level for decades and had personally taken charge of most of the work, he still didn't have much confidence.

"I see..." Yao Lao nodded thoughtfully, then his gaze fell on Xiao Yan. "Little Yan, did you participate in the Alchemist Conference of the Jia Ma Empire?"

"Ah, yes, is there a problem?" Xiao Yan hurriedly stood up and asked.

"I don't expect you to win the championship..."

The first thing the old alchemist said made everyone in the hall twitch their faces: A fifth-grade alchemist? He doesn't even require winning the championship? Is he really kidding?

"If you fail to refine the Soul Rejuvenation Pill in the final stage of the conference, you should stop refining pills for the next few years."

Although this was a very harsh statement to outsiders, to Xiao Yan it was practically just a casual classroom assignment, and most importantly, it wasn't about refining the Soul Reinforcement Pill—

Xiao Yan's gaze fell on Fa Ma, and the confidence Fa Ma had in refining the Heavy Soul Pill was the true meaning of Yao Lao's words.

“Okay, no problem.” Xiao Yan nodded and said seriously.

Chapter 191 Seven Fantasy Green Spirit Saliva

Today is the final test before the Alchemist Conference begins.

Although everyone who knew that Yan Xiao would be participating in this conference felt that Yan Xiao didn't need to participate in this test, Xiao Yan, who had been cooped up in his room for two days and one night, trying to refine the new version of the Heavy Soul Pill, said that he couldn't break the rules, and then he insisted on coming to the Alchemist Guild, which was a short vacation for himself.

However, most of the alchemists who had completed the assessment had already left, leaving only those who knew Yan Xiao's identity. Yan Xiao remained standing there, showing no intention of moving.

"Young friend Yan Xiao, it's your turn." Looking at Xiao Yan, who was standing there seemingly in a daze, Chemir urged him with a hint of helplessness.

Hearing the urging, Xiao Yan, whose mind was completely absorbed in his own world, slowly raised his head. His gaze swept across the faces of the various participants in the hall. After a moment, he revealed an awkward smile and said, "Sorry, I've been consuming a lot of soul power these past two days, and I haven't recovered yet."

“It’s alright, we understand.” Chemir smiled.

Most of the people present knew that Yan Xiao was required to refine a sixth-grade pill at the Alchemist Conference, so they were all understanding of Xiao Yan's painstaking and troubled appearance.

After smiling, Xiao Yan strode up a few steps, stood next to the testing machine, casually took out a jade bottle from his Awakening Flame Ring, and threw it into the machine.

"Young friend Yan Xiao, how many times have you refined this Ironwood Spirit Leaf?"

Looking at the almost pure white powder in the jade bottle, Chemir's eyes flashed with a bit of shock. Although the Ironwood Spirit Leaf was not of high grade, it was still the most heat-resistant among low-grade medicinal materials. Even Fa Ma, who was also a fifth-grade alchemist, could not refine it into this form!

"A few times? I didn't pay much attention," Xiao Yan said with a casual smile. "But I think I passed, right?"

On the screen of the testing machine next to it, a large, bright red "+" slowly appeared.

Silence, deathly silence.

The once bustling hall fell silent in an instant, the red light flashing on the testing machine screen illuminating everyone's faces.

Although they were mentally prepared for Yan Xiao to overpower everyone, they were still somewhat shocked when they actually saw this scene, especially Liu Ling, a young man who was not much older than Yan Xiao but was still a third-grade alchemist.

Looking at the flashing red numbers, and then at Xiao Yan, who looked sleepy next to the testing machine, Liu Ling finally sighed. As a disciple of the Pill King Gu He, few among the younger generation could surpass him in status. But now, not only in status, but even in alchemist level, someone had completely crushed him.

"The differences between people are really huge," Liu Ling said with a bitter laugh.

“Indeed, the gap between people may be much greater than the gap between people and magical beasts.” Princess Yaoyue nodded seriously beside Liu Ling.

“Princess, please don’t joke,” Liu Ling shook her head helplessly. “You’re already a third-grade alchemist, aren’t you? You’re much stronger than me. Maybe you can catch up with Yan Xiao in the future.”

"Or perhaps, like the teacher or the president, you'll remain at the fourth or fifth rank of alchemist your entire life," Yao Yue shrugged, not paying much attention to Liu Ling's flattering words. "By the way, Brother Liu shouldn't miss the banquet tonight, right?"

“Of course,” Liu Ling’s smile finally softened as she mentioned the evening’s banquet, “As long as I’m in the Gama Empire, I won’t miss any banquet hosted by Yanran.”

"Brother Liu, do you know what this banquet is actually for?" Everyone in the capital knew about Liu Ling's "infatuation" with Nalan Yanran, and Yao Yue had heard this countless times, so she didn't react much.

"...Are you trying to win over Mr. Yan Xiao?" Liu Ling's expression froze.

"I suppose so. The main thing is that I hope Senior Yao Yan and Mr. Yan Xiao won't take their anger out on the Nalan family," Yao Yue chuckled, quite satisfied with Liu Ling's expression. "Mr. Yan Xiao seems to be preparing to leave. Would you like to come with me to invite him?"

“…Let’s go together.” Although her expression remained stiff, Liu Ling managed a forced smile in response to the little princess’s invitation.

After the test, there was actually a segment where Chemir would encourage the contestants, but after noticing the obvious "sleepyness" on Xiao Yan's face, Chemir had no choice but to let Xiao Yan go back and rest first.

However, it seems that because they set such a precedent, Yaoyue and Liuling, who were originally in the center of the crowd, also began to walk out of the hall.

With a sigh, Chemir omitted the pre-battle encouragement segment and smiled at the crowd below the stage: "Alright, the test is over. Everyone, please go back now. Remember the start time of the tournament tomorrow, and don't be late for anything."

Upon hearing this, the contestants who had qualified for the competition bowed to the guild elders on the high platform and then dispersed.

"Mr. Yan Xiao, please wait a moment."

Xiao Yan, who was the first to leave the hall, suddenly heard a laugh, followed by a familiar voice.

"Little Princess?" Xiao Yan stopped and turned around to look at Yao Yue, who was walking towards him with a smile. "Is there something you need from me?"

As for Liu Ling, who was by Yao Yue's side, Xiao Yan, who had never met him before, directly regarded him as Yao Yue's study companion or suitor.

"Mr. Yan Xiao, don't you want to know who he is?" Pointing at Liu Ling beside her, Yao Yue's face revealed a mischievous smile.

"And who are you?" Xiao Yan's gaze fell on Liu Ling.

“He’s also an alchemist,” Yao Yue interjected before Liu Ling could introduce herself. “Mr. Yan Xiao might have heard of his teacher…”

"My name is Liu Ling, and my master is Gu He." Liu Ling smiled gently and finally revealed her name and her master's name before Yao Yue could finish her sentence.

"Dan Wang Gu He?" Xiao Yan's face showed an expression of admiration at the right time. "It seems that Mr. Liu Ling's future is limitless."

Yao Yue was somewhat disappointed, expecting to hear Yan Xiao's disdainful comments about Gu He. Liu Ling, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief because of Xiao Yan's calm words. He had initially thought that Yan Xiao was the kind of person who was difficult to approach.

"Mr. Yan Xiao, there's a banquet tonight. Many alchemists who will be attending tomorrow's alchemist conference will be there. Are you interested?" Yao Yue, whose prank had failed, got straight to the point.

"I'm sorry, I have something to do tonight, so I might not have time." Faced with the little princess's invitation, Xiao Yan declined without the slightest hesitation.

Xiao Yan's refusal did not surprise the little princess. She simply smiled faintly and continued, "Mr. Yan Xiao must have expended a lot of soul power for the Soul Replenishing Pill, right? Tomorrow is the Alchemist Conference. Won't that have an impact?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's gaze towards Yao Yue became somewhat strange. 'Is she planning to invite me to tonight's banquet using herbs or pills related to soul power?'

After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Yan followed Yao Yue's wishes and said those words—

"Does the little princess have any way to solve this?" His face showed a hint of anxiety, as if he, with his spiritual power, was so troubled by the matter of the sixth-grade pill that his spiritual power was almost exhausted.

'Phew, thank goodness I wasn't wrong.'

Based on her past experience, Yao Yue breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that "Yan Xiao" had consumed a lot of soul power. If "Yan Xiao" hadn't actually consumed much soul power, then all her preparations would have been in vain.

"Mr. Yan Xiao, have you heard of the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva?" Yao Yue smiled sweetly. "It's a strange plant from which a mysterious liquid can be extracted from its roots, and it happens to be a liquid that can restore the power of the soul."

Upon hearing the name "Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva," Liu Ling's expression instantly became tense. He truly hadn't expected that after Princess Yaoyue had promised the Nalan family that she would bring Yan Xiao to the evening's banquet, she would also have the Nalan family present her with this Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva.

"Can restore soul power...?" Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, during which countless combinations of medicinal herbs flashed through his mind.

"Will someone bring out this plant at the banquet tonight?" After confirming that it might be useful, Xiao Yan's face lit up with surprise, and he hurriedly asked.

“Actually, this medicinal herb belongs to the Nalan family,” Yaoyue said with a light laugh. “The Nalan family has always hoped to invite Mr. Yanxiao to the banquet tonight. If Mr. Yanxiao is willing to attend, I think the Nalan family will definitely present this medicinal herb.”

The Nalan family?

Xiao Yan's expression froze. Upon hearing those words, his first thought was to find some time that night to go to the Nalan family and take the medicinal herb with him.

After finally suppressing his thoughts of plotting against her, Xiao Yan rubbed his eyes and pretended to be extremely sleepy. "Little princess, please stop joking. The Nalan family will definitely treasure this kind of treasure, won't they?"

"I'm a little sleepy. If the little princess has nothing else to do, please allow Yan Xiao to take his leave first." After giving an apologetic look, Yan Xiao walked past Yao Yue and Liu Ling and headed out of the Alchemist Guild.

"It failed?"

Although Yao Yue was inviting Yan Xiao on behalf of the Nalan family, Liu Ling still unconsciously revealed a bright smile after seeing Xiao Yan leave without looking back.

"I think it's already a success," Yaoyue pouted. "I'm planning to go straight to the Nalan family. Brother Liu, do you want to come along?"

Unlike before, this time Yao Yue, although she still extended an invitation, clearly indicated that she wouldn't stop even if Liu Ling agreed.

"I think I'll pass," Liu Ling said with a smile. "Teacher should have a way to invite Mr. Yan Xiao. I'll go ask Teacher."

Yao Yue also heard Liu Ling's last words, but the expression on her face was pure disdain. 'On one hand, you don't want Yan Xiao to have anything to do with the Nalan family, and on the other hand, you're thinking of helping the Nalan family solve their problems… No wonder that woman Nalan Yanran wouldn't even look at you!'

Completely disregarding Yao Yue and Liu Ling's reactions after he left, Xiao Yan quickly returned to the Mittel family's residence. After navigating several small paths with practiced ease, Xiao Yan arrived at Ya Fei's residence.

Knock knock knock—

"Sister Yafei, are you there?" Xiao Yan called out casually after knocking on the door.

"Brother Xiao Yan?" Ya Fei's voice quickly came out, "The door isn't locked, come in."

"There's a banquet at the Nalan family tonight. Sister Yafei should have been invited, right?" Xiao Yan said with a grin as he pushed open the door.

"A banquet hosted by the Nalan family?" Ya Fei was taken aback. "Ah, it seems there is one, but I didn't plan to go... Is Xiao Yan going to attend the Nalan family's banquet?" Ya Fei looked at Xiao Yan with some curiosity.

Although she felt that after several years of experience, Xiao Yan's resentment towards the Nalan family should not be as obvious as it was three years ago, she did not think that Xiao Yan would casually attend the Nalan family's gatherings, especially after Nalan Su recklessly mentioned Yao Yan's strange fire.

“I really have no interest in the Nalan family’s banquet,” Xiao Yan said, pulling up a chair and sitting down. “However, I really want their Seven Illusion Azure Spirit Saliva, but it would be unwise to forcibly take it…”

"Sister Lüman and Elder Hai are both Dou Huang. Isn't it unwise to forcibly take them?" Ya Fei interrupted Xiao Yan, looking at him with a smile.

“…My current identity is Yan Xiao. Forcibly seizing medicinal herbs is not in line with my status,” Xiao Yan said with a helpless smile. “Besides, it was the little princess who told me about the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva, and Gu He’s disciples were also there. If the herbs are lost tonight, their first suspect will definitely be me.”

“Alright, I understand,” Ya Fei shook her head. “The Nalan family also hinted when they gave me the invitation that they hoped I could bring Yan Xiao with me…”

"Then, if I go to the Nalan family and ask them to give you the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva if they want Yan Xiao to attend the banquet tonight?" He looked at Xiao Yan tentatively.

“Yes, that will do,” Xiao Yan nodded. “In this way, the Nalan family will owe you a favor, Sister Ya Fei, and I will be able to get the medicinal herbs I want. I can even propose new conditions without pursuing the Nalan family’s mistakes…” A somewhat wicked smile appeared on his face.

"Is that why you're unwilling to just forcibly take it?" Looking at the expression on Xiao Yan's face, Ya Fei laughed. "Alright, that's settled then. I'll go talk to the Nalan family first."

"I'm still in my room," Xiao Yan said with a smile. "If Sister Ya Fei and the Nalan family reach an agreement, just come to my room. I'll be staying in my room refining pills during this period, except for the Alchemist Conference."

"For that sixth-grade Soul-Replenishing Pill?" Ya Fei asked curiously.