Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

【When you are in love, please respect the other person as much as possible. 】

[But if during this period you find that the other party does not give you enough respect, I personally recommend that you cut off the relationship immediately. ]

Finally, please rest assured that Nalan Yanran is the number one target of persecution and she can’t escape (laughs)

Chapter 247 Is There Anything Wrong with Mediocrity?

The auditorium of the huge Alchemist Conference was already filled with spectators, and the registered alchemists in the center of the venue were all ready.

A charming blonde woman stood on the towering podium. Her hot body attracted the coveted gazes of many men. She was Mittel Yafei, from Mittel Auction House.

"It's almost time."

Ya Fei looked up at the bright sun, then glanced at the audience seats where all the important figures were.

Royal Family, Miter Family, Nalan Family, Alchemist Guild

After confirming that all the important people were present, Ya Fei took a deep breath and spread her arms. Her charming voice spread through the loudspeaker to every corner of the venue.

"Welcome everyone to the Gama Empire's 8th Alchemist Conference! I am the host of this competition, Mittel Yafei!"

As soon as Ya Fei finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out in the audience. Mu Zhan, who was leading soldiers on patrol at the edge of the venue, waved to Ya Fei excitedly.

"Ya Fei! Ya Fei! I'm here! Can you see me?!!"

Although Mu Zhan called out so earnestly, his voice was drowned out by the cheers from the audience as soon as he came out, and Ya Fei didn't notice him at all.

Even so, Mu Zhan still waved his hands happily, his face full of excitement, and kept calling Ya Fei's name.

When the soldiers behind him saw this scene, they all looked a little ashamed.

Although they had heard that the young master of the Mu family was pursuing Ya Fei from the Miter Auction House, why did they feel that Mu Zhan was behaving so humble?

Yafei on the hosting platform felt the rhythm in the audience and spoke again at an appropriate time.

"Before the conference begins, please allow me to solemnly introduce all the guests who have come to watch this competition!"

Ya Fei said this as she extended her hand towards the audience seat where Nalan Jie was.

"The first is the representative of the honor and dignity of the Jiama Empire, the Lionhearted Marshal who is loved by the people, General Nalan Jie!"

As Ya Fei finished introducing Nalan Jie, the cheers and applause from the audience became more enthusiastic, almost deafening, which was enough to show how popular Nalan Jie was in the Gama Empire.

Nalan Jie was also standing in front of the railing, calmly raising his hand to signal the enthusiasm of the audience. The Little Medical Fairy behind him saw the back of Nalan Jie who received so many cheers, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly, glancing sideways at Nalan Yanran.

"Your grandfather is really popular."

"Of course~ Do you think Marshal Lionheart is called that for nothing?"

Hearing the praise from Little Medical Fairy, Nalan Yanran puffed out her chest proudly.

At this time, Ya Fei's voice sounded again.

"Then next is the co-organizer of this conference, the patriarch of the Miter family, Miter Tengshan!"

Hearing his granddaughter's name being called, Tengshan in the audience stood up, nodded slightly, and then sat down silently.

Obviously, although there were still applause and cheers following Ya Fei's introduction, it was far inferior to that of Nalan Jie. This showed that there was quite a gap in the reputation of Teng Shan and Nalan Jie in the Holy City of Gama.

"Next, the organizer of this Alchemist Conference, the highly respected and respected leader of the Alchemist Guild of the Gama Empire, who has been very kind to Dan King Gu He, is Lord Fa Ma!"

This time, compared to the audience, the alchemists in the venue all looked eager and reverently at Fa Ma in the audience.

That's the real President of Fa Ma! If I can perform well in this competition and be noticed by him, maybe I will be the next Dan King! How can I not be excited? !

Yafei grasped the rhythm well and began to introduce the last important guest.

"The last person I would like to introduce is the royal guardian of the Jia Ma Empire, a hero who protects the Jia Ma Empire with absolute power and strength, and at the same time with compassion, Lord Jia Xingtian!!!"

The moment Ya Fei finished speaking, the audience burst into thunderous applause and enthusiastic cheers, which were several times more enthusiastic than Nalan Jie's!

Feeling the admiring gazes of these people looking at him, the eyes that regarded him as a hero, Jia Xingtian couldn't help but tremble in his heart and smiled bitterly.

He is really not worthy of the people's expectations now.

If these citizens knew what I did from beginning to end in the Snake People incident, I am afraid no one would be willing to believe that that timid and hesitant person is their hero.

Jia Xingtian now feels ashamed when he thinks back to his performance in the Snakeman incident. Even if he goes back to that time, he might still do the same.

As time went by, Jia Xingtian became less and less like himself due to the heavy burden he carried.

Only at the very end, when he rushed into the strange fire to save Xiao Yan, did Jia Xingtian truly find his former self and become the brave, fearless, heroic and true hero of the Jia Ma Empire!

Jia Xingtian gently dispelled the random thoughts in his mind, tilted his head slightly and looked at Hai Bodong with a smile.

"Hey, it seems that Ya Fei didn't plan to introduce you. Did she forget?"

"I gave the order in advance to avoid a bunch of people giving me accusations about my body shape."

Hai Bodong bit the apple with an indignant look on his face. If these civilians knew he was Hai Bodong in public, they would definitely point fingers at his current body shape.

Although Hai Bodong has accepted his body shape, it does not mean that he can tolerate people talking about his body shape.

"Hahaha~ It's really tragic."

"Long-winded!"

Just as Jia Xingtian and Hai Bodong were bickering, Ya Fei also turned her attention to the venue.

"Then the next ones I'd like to introduce are the three contestants who are brave enough to take the initiative to stand on the podium!"

Following Ya Fei's words, the audience turned their eyes to Xiao Yan and the other two on the podium.

That position is quite eye-catching, and it is impossible to stand there without self-confidence and a strong character.

And now, Xiao Yan and the other two standing on the high platform naturally became the focus of the whole place!

"Princess Yaoyue, who belongs to the Jiama royal family and has successfully passed the examination to become a third-grade alchemist at the age of fourteen!"

"Liu Ling, a genius alchemist who was accepted as a disciple by Dan King Gu He at a young age!"

"The new alchemist competing under the name of the Miter family, Xiao Yan!"

When Ya Fei introduced Yao Yue and Liu Ling, there was warm applause from the audience, but when Ya Fei introduced Xiao Yan, a question flashed through the minds of many audience members.

Isn't this Xiao Yan Nalan Yanran's fiancé?Why compete on behalf of the Mittel family?

But after all, they were all ordinary people and would not think too deeply about such issues. Then they broke into applause that was even more enthusiastic than that of Yaoyue and Liu Ling.

After all, Xiao Yan had been running around the Holy City of Jia Ma day and night this week to rescue the indigenous people of Chisha City. The audience had seen it all, so there was no reason not to be enthusiastic about Xiao Yan.

Ya Fei looked at Xiao Yan on the high platform, a smile flashed across her eyes, and she stretched out her arms towards Fa Ma.

"Then, let us invite President Fa Ma to give a speech to all the participating alchemists."

Fa Ma stood up from his seat and scanned the contestants on the field with his old eyes.

Then he slowly raised his hand and said something calmly.

"The road ahead for a pharmacist is very difficult. It is even more difficult than practicing. It requires more effort and talent."

"I sincerely hope that you can perform at your best in this competition and prove your worth as an alchemist to everyone."

"Do your best and don't let yourself have any regrets in this competition."

Fa Ma said this, his eyes fixed on Xiao Yan.

Fa Ma knew in his heart that Xiao Yan was the protagonist of this Alchemist Conference chosen by Jia Xingtian.

All contestants participating in this Alchemist Conference, including Yaoyue, are Xiao Yan's foils.

He must be a very important part of Jia Xingtian's plan.

It is incredible that Xiao Yan, who is only seventeen or eighteen years old, can gain Jia Xingtian's trust.

Fa Ma thought so and slowly closed his eyes.

But for now, let's focus on the game.

Immediately, Fa Ma suddenly opened his eyes, with a gleam of light in his eyes, and waved his hand and announced loudly.

"I declare! The Gama Empire's 8th Alchemist Conference! Officially begins!!!"

As soon as Fa Ma's roar died down, hundreds of black crystals fell on the stone table in front of the alchemist. At the same time, a huge hourglass appeared in the air. When everyone was confused, Ya Fei's voice reached everyone's ears.

"The first competition event of the Alchemist Conference is called refining."

"Please all alchemists refine the black crystal successfully within the specified time. Those who fail to refine it within the specified time will be eliminated."

"Then, contestants, please start refining immediately."

As Ya Fei's voice fell, the huge hourglass in the air turned over and fell, and the sand that kept falling in the hourglass meant that time began to pass.

"The game begins!"

"Refine it quickly!"

“This time the championship must be mine!”

Listening to the words of the many alchemists below the stage, Liu Ling on the stage shook his head slightly, with a little contempt in his heart.

How can you be a champion if you don’t even have the courage to stand on the podium and bear the pressure?

You must know that whether it is cultivation or alchemy, mentality is an indispensable part. People who cannot bear pressure will not go too far whether they are on the path of cultivation or alchemy.

The self-motivation of many alchemists in the audience is mostly just forced self-affirmation when they know they are not capable of it.

"No matter what industry you are in, there are always mediocre people who don't know their own limits." Liu Ling raised the corner of her mouth slightly and glanced at Xiao Yan, "Don't you think so?"

"Eh? Are you asking me?"

Xiao Yan, who was holding the black crystal and preparing to refine it, was stunned when he heard Liu Ling's question, then responded with a slight smile.

"What's wrong with being mediocre?"

"Forehead"

Xiao Yan's answer made Liu Ling suddenly stunned, and Yao Yue on the other side also looked over here.

Xiao Yan placed the black crystal into the medicine cauldron and spoke slowly while making preparations.

"In this world, mediocrity is the norm for most people, the most obvious people, and those of us who are not mediocre are the outliers, and are lucky."

“But even mediocre people have their own goals to strive for and their own pursuit of happiness, just like us.”

"Although I may occasionally feel resentful and blame others, I still try to accept my mediocrity and strive to pursue my own happiness. In my opinion, I am much stronger than those who think they are powerful."

"Maybe Brother Liu Ling thinks they are overestimating their own abilities, but what I see is that they are unwilling to accept their fate."

"Our excellence is indeed due to hard work."

"But is it really just like that?"

"If we have the same talent, family background, education and opportunities as those mediocre people, even if we try our best, can we guarantee that we will not be as mediocre as them?"

Xiao Yan said this and looked at Liu Ling with a smile.

"Brother Liu Ling, let me ask you a question. Are you willing to accept your mediocrity?"

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Liu Ling was silent, staring at Xiao Yan blankly.

Accept mediocrity? How can I accept mediocrity? Why should I accept mediocrity?

My talents and opportunities make it impossible for me to be mediocre!

Liu Ling thought so in his heart, and then suddenly froze.

What if I don’t have these?

Liu Ling stared blankly at the alchemists below the stage, who had different expressions but were all concentrating.

If I didn't have these, I would probably be just like them, just a mediocre person.

effort?

Who doesn't work hard?

Can I really guarantee with all my heart that none of these alchemists in the audience, whom I regard as mediocre people, work harder than me?

"Brother Liu Ling."

Xiao Yan's gentle call brought Liu Ling back to her senses. Then, in Liu Ling's dazed gaze, Xiao Yan pointed at the hourglass that was already halfway empty in the air, with a hint of apology in his eyes.

"I'm sorry that what I said just now disturbed your thoughts. Please focus on the game now." Xiao Yan said, with a slight smile on his face. "But we are all extraordinary people. Even if there is only half the time left, it will be okay for us, right?"