Trading Fair

"Hehe, Elder Ye Zhong, now the Ye Family has found a powerful backer, and its glory days are just around the corner!" A sharp, grating laugh reached Ye Zhong.

Before Xiao Yan could speak, the voice, full of flattery and praise, said, "Master Xiao Yan is so young and already an Eighth Grade Alchemist, and he has also married Dou Zun expert is also young. They are a perfect match, and their future is bright. They are the envy of everyone!"

Ye Zhong's face twitched slightly, but he didn't respond. Instead, he whispered to Xiao Yan, "This noisy old woman is from the Bai Family."

Xiao Yan looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old woman in gray clothes. Behind her stood three young people in white clothes, two men and one woman, all of whom were quite good-looking.

After looking at the Bai Family members, Xiao Yan turned his gaze to another place where three people were standing. The one in the lead was an old man in yellow robes, and behind him were a man and a woman, who should be the Qiu Family members.

Inside the room was an elderly man with white hair. When he saw Ye Zhong, his smile was genuine, indicating that he and Ye Zhong had some connection.

"This is Elder Han Li," Ye Zhong introduced to Xiao Yan.

"I've heard that the Ye Family now reveres an Eighth Grade Alchemist, yet that Eighth Grade Alchemist has never taken the Pill Tower exam? This matter is causing quite a stir in the Pill Tower!" Elder Han Li said to Xiao Yan.

"Can this place test for the Eighth Grade?" Xiao Yan ignored Elder Han Li's words. Ye Zhong had already explained that this branch could generally only test for the seventh rank.

"Of course it can't be tested here. The highest level here is only the Seventh Grade Intermediate. To go higher, you have to go to headquarters." Han Li paused, then continued, "But even if you want to go to headquarters, you have to pass the Seventh Grade Intermediate test first."

"Then let's go with the Seventh Grade Intermediate, since all three of us are at that level," Xiao Yan said casually.

A hint of surprise flashed in Han Li's eyes. He knew that Xiao Yan's disciple Gu He was Seventh Grade Alchemist, but he never expected that the Dou Zun expert was also an Alchemist.

Is there a problem?

No, no.

Elder Han Li quickly looked at the Bai Family and Qiu Family families standing to the side, and after recording their levels, he presided over the assessment for everyone.

Xiao Yan and the other two all passed the intermediate level of the Seventh Grade Intermediate assessment and received a medal with seven stars, although the seventh star was slightly dim.

These are the markers for different levels: barely perceptible is low-level, slightly dim is mid-level, and dazzling is high-level.

"I didn't expect that you all didn't care about the Eighth Grade Alchemist certification from the Pill Tower and refused further assessment," Han Li said with a melancholy expression.

"If it weren't for the fact that the Pill Gathering requires this medal, I wouldn't even bother taking the seventh-rank certification exam," Xiao Yan shrugged.

"...That's true. With your current reputation, it doesn't really matter whether you have this medal or not." Han Li sighed.

"By the way, I wonder if you'd be interested in participating in the Trading Fair? This year's Pill Gathering rewards include the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which ranked ninth, and some truly top-tier forces have also sent representatives to participate."

Han Li brought this up suddenly, clearly with ulterior motives. "It is said that several forces with Dou Sheng level members are very interested in that Prosperous Fire. Perhaps they will come looking for you. If you do not wish to see them, it would be best to go inside the Pill Tower."

Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow, nodded to Han Li, and then took out a Seventh Grade Pill Recipe and handed it to Han Li, saying, "Thank you for the reminder."

Han Li was momentarily confused. After Ye Zhong nodded to him, he put away the Pill Recipe and hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "You are indeed as generous as the rumors say."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Han Li, Ye Zhong led Xiao Yan and the other two to the Ye Family's stronghold in Sacred Pill City.

The next day, Xiao Yan was waiting for the Gu Clan, the Yao Clan, or the Yan Clan to come looking for him, but unexpectedly, Tang Zhen from the Burning Flame Valley came to visit first.

"Brother Xiao, the crimson flames of that Body Burning Valley are indeed extraordinary. I used them to cultivate a decent Prosperous Fire." Tang Zhen's face was radiant, clearly indicating that he had benefited greatly.

Before Xiao Yan could speak, Tang Zhen reached out and rubbed his hands together, and a blood-red flame appeared in his hand. "This Prosperous Fire is yours!"

"You're too kind." Xiao Yan opened his mouth and swallowed, and the crimson flame was devoured by Xiao Yan's soul.

The crimson flame was of superior quality. Xiao Yan found it to be delicious and contained a great deal of energy. Even though Xiao Yan's Soul Realm was already at the Spirit Realm Advanced, it still increased.

"..." Tang Zhen's eyes widened slightly. This flame was something he had spent a month fusing and several months cultivating, comparable to a real Heavenly Flames. Yet Xiao Yan had swallowed it without any preparation?

Moreover, it seems that Xiao Yan is not under any pressure.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Tang Zhen's surprised expression, Xiao Yan was also puzzled.

"Ahem, it's nothing." Thinking of Xiao Yan's terrifying flames, Tang Zhen shook his head blankly and changed the subject, saying, "Do you know about the Trading Fair recently?"

"I've heard that some Dou Sheng forces are participating?" Xiao Yan asked.

"It's not that mysterious. It's mainly because a group of Dou Zun expert have gathered here—it seems that an Ancient Race plans to support a force in the Central Continent to fight against the Soul Hall, which is why this Trading Fair has taken place," Tang Zhen explained.

"People from the Gu Clan?"

"Oh? So you know each other? The leader's name is Gu Zhen. He specifically asked you to come see him, saying he wanted to treat you with courtesy. However, somehow, it later became rumored that someone coveted your Nong Yan Jue."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan fell into deep thought. Since there was a problem, it must be the Soul Hall's fault.

"My Burning Flame Valley has also been invited to this Trading Fair. I wonder what Brother Xiao's opinion is? If you are interested in participating, we might as well go together?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Tang."

Three days later, at the border between the inner and outer regions of Sacred Pill City, there was a rather spacious pavilion.

In previous years, this area was used to host the Sacred Pill City Alchemist Trade Fair, which was usually the most prestigious Alchemist Trade Fair.

However, this year's situation is a bit different. In addition to a group of high-level Alchemist, Dou Zun expert, who is also rarely seen on ordinary days, has also gathered.

The attic was divided into three areas: the First Layer was only the third-class area; the second-class area was on the second floor; and the first-class area was on the top floor.

Sixth Grade Alchemist, or those at the Dou Ancestor realm, can only stay on the lowest level, the First Layer; Seventh Grade Alchemist, or those newly entered the Dou Zun Realm, can go to the second floor; as for the best top floor, only Eighth Grade Alchemist or High-level Dou Zun can enter.

Of course, if you have powerful backing, you can also climb the ladder.

For example, Tang Zhen is currently Five-Star Dou Zun. In terms of strength, he has not yet reached the High-level Dou Zun, but his identity Burning Flame Valley Master is enough to support him to reach the top.