Yao Dan, seated at the head, exchanged a glance with Elder Wan Huo beside him. Both had furrowed brows. Clearly, Hun Xuzi's uninvited arrival had caught them by surprise. The Yao Clan had always kept its distance from the Soul Clan. This Ancient Race had existed far longer than they had; over the past several thousand years, no matter how the other Ancient Races changed, the Soul Clan alone had remained mysterious and eerie. The terrifying strength it occasionally revealed made others deeply wary.
Moreover, with the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan having vanished so strangely in recent years, the Yao Clan, Lightning Clan, and Yan Clan had all grown wary of the Soul Clan and Gu Clan. Thus, seeing Hun Xuzi arrive uninvited left them all somewhat displeased.
Fortunately, they understood the current situation. At the very least, smiles befitting hosts remained on their faces.
"Hehe, it seems the friends of the Yao Clan do not particularly welcome me. That rather goes against the Yao Clan's tradition of hospitality, does it not?"
In the sky, Hun Xuzi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze directed straight at Yao Dan as he spoke with a faint smile.
"Hun Xuzi, our Yao Clan did not invite you. Furthermore, the relationship between the Soul Clan, Gu Clan, and the other Ancient Races is no longer what it once was. Your actions may well deepen the Yao Clan's suspicions toward the Soul Clan," Elder Wan Huo said gravely.
"That is precisely because I do not fear your suspicions deepening that I came today!" Hun Xuzi laughed. "This Pill Codex is said to be the highest-level Alchemist Convention on the Dou Qi Continent. Hehe, I am somewhat interested in the title of number one alchemist on the continent. If Elder Wan Huo