After strolling slowly through several streets, Xiao Xie looked up at the ancient, imposing guild standing at the end of his sight. He let out a soft breath, glanced at Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin beside him, then headed toward the guild.
As they approached the guild and saw its nearly clogged entrance, Xiao Xie shook his head helplessly. Releasing his Dou Qi, he forced a path through the crowd and led Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin inside.
"Who is it? Why are you shoving?"
"It's Lord Xiao Xie!"
"That guy is actually a Fifth-Rank Alchemist? He's way too young!"
"Xiao Xie is a genius alchemist of our Jia Ma Empire! He's only sixteen years old, and I heard he's one of the judges this time!"
"So he's Xiao Xie! I've heard his name for ages. I never expected to see him in person today!"
The people Xiao Xie had pushed aside were just about to lose their tempers when someone recognized him. Some alchemists who were not from the Jia Ma Empire also heard the surrounding alchemists discussing Xiao Xie's accomplishments. Their anger soon turned into respect and admiration. A sixteen-year-old Fifth-Rank Alchemist was worthy of their reverence.
Xiao Xie led Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin around the main hall before finding Otto and Frank. They were the only people in the Alchemist Guild whom Xiao Xie was somewhat familiar with.
"Come with me! Our great genius judge, the convention isn't being held at the Alchemist Guild," Otto said with a smile, patting Xiao Xie on the shoulder.
Xiao Xie nodded with a smile and greeted Frank beside him, as well as Frank's disciple, Xue Mei.
Xiao Xie smiled faintly. Noticing Otto's surprised gaze fixed on Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin behind him, he