Testing Begins

Dan Chen did not seem particularly surprised by Cao Ying's greeting. She merely nodded slightly in response.

"I didn't expect you to come as well. You're here for the Pill Gathering, aren't you? It seems the Dan Family is determined to claim the championship this time!" Cao Ying laughed softly. Every smile and glance of hers was utterly alluring, making people stare blankly at her.

Dan Chen was clearly not skilled at verbal sparring. Dan Xuan, knowing his sister's temperament, took over with a smile. "Miss Cao Ying, you flatter us. The champion of this Pill Gathering will most likely be none other than you. As for the rest of us, I'm afraid we can only serve as foils."

Cao Ying raised her brows slightly at Dan Xuan's words and smiled casually. "You certainly know how to talk, but I won't let that make me lower my guard...!"

After saying that, Cao Ying turned back to Dan Chen. "Still, I'd very much like to know how much stronger you've become after two years. That realm... I wonder whether you've fully stepped into it yet?"

Upon hearing this, Dan Chen seemed to become a completely different person. Neither humble nor overbearing, she replied, "I would also like to know...!"

Cao Ying did not seem surprised by Dan Chen's response. Rather, she seemed to find it only natural.

Others might not know, but she understood that this delicate-looking younger sister possessed talent in alchemy no less than her own. It was merely because of her physical condition that she had never revealed it. But this time, she would presumably have to bring out all her strength!

Beside them, Xiao Yan's heart stirred as he listened to their conversation. If he had guessed correctly, the realm they were discussing should be the Spirit