Cao Ying's Interest

During this month, Xiao Yuan's main task was to restore his Soul Origin and cultivate his techniques and Dou Technique.

Unfortunately, all the Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills that came out of Chen Xian and the others' Storage Ring were trash, Xiao Yuan didn't even look at.

However, he already possessed quite a few Dou Technique, so he didn't feel too much regret. Moreover, Xuan Yi had given him a set of Soul Handprint, which could be used for both combat and alchemy.

In addition, there was a standard robe of the Danta, a white robe embroidered with purple and gold patterns. The style was classic yet luxurious, and this robe clearly represented a certain status.

It is said that in the Danta, only the standard robes of the Pill Tower Three Giants are embroidered with purple and gold patterns. Xuan Yi was obviously not joking with Xiao Yuan, but really wanted to give Xiao Yuan the identity of one of the next generation of the Pill Tower Three Giants.

In addition, Yao Lao also put Yao Lao's black, ancient Xuan Yi Storage Ring, the Ancient Flame Ring, on her hand. Yao Lao was then "forced" to stay with Xuan Yi every day. Although he was too embarrassed to say it, Xiao Yuan could tell that Yao Lao's soul strength and mental state were much better than before when he was with Aunt Xuan.

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, went to participate in the assessment of the Five Great Clans, which tested his soul realm in the Spirit Realm and his level as Eighth Grade Alchemist. He aimed to pass the assessment in a relaxed and enjoyable way, showing off and slapping faces in one fell swoop, leaving everyone in awe and unmatched.

Because the assessment was semi-public, many forces went to support it, hoping to make friends with the young people who performed well. Of course, there were also some forces that wanted to replace the Ye Clan.

Unfortunately, in the end, they could only become witnesses to Xiao Yan's rise to prominence.

Many people wanted to befriend Xiao Yan, but fortunately, after finishing the assessment, Xiao Yan returned directly to the Danta. Although some powerful forces could still enter the Danta to search for people, they were not qualified to enter the small courtyard where Xuan Yi lived in private residence on the top floor.

This relieved Xiao Yan.

However, the only thing that bothered him was, "Xiao Yan, come out and spar with me!"

A graceful figure appeared at the entrance of the Xuan Yi Courtyard. She moved lightly and walked straight in.

The woman had a slender and graceful figure, dressed in a black dress that exuded a cool and aloof air. Her skin was as white as snow, and her long, black hair was casually draped over her shoulders. Her face was slightly thin, but exceptionally delicate, like porcelain. Anyone who saw her would be attracted by her perfect face. Her long, narrow, and slightly languid eyes revealed a hint of allure, making her charming and captivating.

"Sigh, I really don't have time to spar with you."

Inside the house, Xiao Yan walked out helplessly and looked at the Enchantress in front of him with some resignation.

This woman's name is Cao Ying. She is the most talented and skilled in alchemy among the younger generation of the Cao Family of the Five Great Clans.

At the same time, she is also one of the candidates for the future Pill Tower Giant!

The former title may not be impressive, but the latter is enough to make countless people regard him as a god-like figure. The Pill Tower Giant, a position of immense power across the entire continent, would make anyone sitting there truly feel what it means to have overwhelming power.

The Danta, a sacred place in the hearts of all alchemists on the continent, can be said without exaggeration to say that Danta leaders are the spiritual leaders of countless alchemists. The Danta's appeal is undeniable, and this appeal depends entirely on the will of its Pill Tower Giant! Cao Ying, the most outstanding genius in the history of the Cao Family, one of the Pill Tower Three Giants, and Xuan Kongzi's personal disciple, according to her current development trend, she is absolutely likely to become a candidate for the Pill Tower Giant's leader in a hundred years. She might even be able to eliminate the so-called candidate spot with a stroke of luck, and at that time, she will become the youngest female leader in the history of the Danta! However, with Xiao Yuan as a precedent, Xiao Yan is not interested in this, after all, his Third Brother is indeed already internally designated as one of the next Pill Tower Three Giants.

As for why the two became connected, we have to go back to Xin Lan.

When the Ye Clan fell into decline, they had no choice but to arrange a marriage with the Cao Family.

However, this matter has not been completely finalized; we have only had a preliminary exchange of opinions.

Ye Xinlan was naturally unwilling to marry someone she didn't know or like at all, which is why Ye Zhong sent her to the Jia Nan Academy, where she met the brothers Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan.

Before coming to Saint Pill City some time ago, Cao Dan, Cao Family was almost engaged to Ye Xinlan, came to the Ye Clan to cause trouble, but was turned away by Xiao Yan.

Unsurprisingly, Xiao Yan was also targeted. Cao Dan, being less skilled, could only report on him, mentioning the matter to Cao Ying.

However, Cao Ying was not interested in this matter, and things should have been peaceful.

However, Xiao Yan had already broken through to the Eighth Grade Alchemist. Even when testing with his soul power concealed, he still broke all the records left by Cao Ying back then.

This is actually a very common thing.

However, when considered in light of the previous incident involving Cao Dan, it appears as if Xiao Yan is provoking the Cao Family.

Furthermore, Cao Ying has always been a favored daughter of heaven, and this is the first time she has encountered someone who can surpass her. Although he only surpassed her in his younger days, it is undeniable that Xiao Yan has indeed aroused her interest.

So she sparred with Xiao Yan during the assessment, only to have Xiao Yan secretly learn a Soul Handprint she was practicing right in front of her. He even used that replicated Soul Handprint to deal more damage than she had, sending her flying with a slap.

Although she was proud and competitive, she was not someone who couldn't accept defeat. Therefore, while she had some resentment towards Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan performance, she was more curious about this formidable rival.

What she liked most wasn't being invincible, but rather encountering opponents worthy of her attention. Dan Chen was one such opponent, but that girl was usually kept very secret by the Dan Family, who were afraid something might happen to her. Unless something serious happened, she generally wouldn't leave the Dan Family. So when she finally caught Xiao Yan, she was truly like dry tinder igniting a wildfire, or rather, she was overjoyed at the sight of a predator.

Back at the Danta, he mentioned the matter to Xuan Kongzi Xuan Kongzi, who then told him about Xuan Yi having a disciple. Cao Ying immediately connected the trouble Xiao Yuan had caused with Xiao Yan and started pestering Xiao Yan.

Today marks her third visit here.

The first two times, Xiao Yan was refining pills once, and he deliberately held back once, resulting in a draw.

Given Cao Ying's personality, she certainly wouldn't let it go so easily.

Moreover, in the past, all the men Cao Ying had encountered, whether outstanding or mediocre, inevitably experienced some emotional fluctuations upon seeing her. But Xiao Yan was different; Xiao Yan even found her persistent pursuit somewhat annoying.

This huge sense of disparity made Cao Ying feel somewhat uncomfortable, but only somewhat.

More than anything, they were annoyed by Xiao Yan's disrespectful behavior of deliberately going easy on them as an apology.

She's not a sore loser; by letting him win like this, who does she think she's disrespecting?

With the Pill Gathering about to begin, she naturally couldn't resist coming again!

Hearing Xiao Yan say he didn't have time to spar with her, she became somewhat annoyed, and a dangerous smile slowly crept onto her slender lips.

The moment that curve appeared, her slender and alluring face instantly became enchanting.

"No time? If you really didn't have time, you wouldn't have come out in person. It's just a match with me, it'll be quick!"

Cao Ying realized that Xiao Yan's words were clearly perfunctory, so she immediately took action, her soul power surging and churning, faintly carrying a trace of spirituality.

Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Is this a test? Or is it for real?

Taking a deep breath, her full breasts heaved as Cao Ying reached out, each hand forming a strange hand seal. Then, as if she were fighting with both hands, they changed shape with lightning speed.

As his hand seals changed, a surge of immense soul power began to swirl between his palms. An unusual soul pressure caused Xiao Yan to raise an eyebrow. Although this Soul Handprint was the same as before, it had undergone a qualitative change due to the addition of spiritual power. An ordinary Seventh Rank High Level Alchemist would not be able to withstand it!

However, Xiao Yan did not waste these days. He also had the Soul Handprint. Xuan Yi would not be biased. Since he gave one to Xiao Yuan, he would naturally give one to Xiao Yan as well.

However, Xiao Yan was busy consolidating himself, so he naturally didn't have time to cultivate it before the assessment of the Five Great Clans.

Having witnessed the power of this thing, Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't be negligent and made time to cultivate it.

He had exchanged and verified information with Xiao Yuan during this time, so now he could easily use this kind of soul skill! "Bang!"

Cao Ying's lightning-fast hand seals suddenly froze. At this moment, her hands held a strange seal that would leave an ordinary person completely baffled, because this seal had absolutely no connection to any of the seals used in Dou Technique.

As the hand seal was formed, a slight smile flashed across Cao Ying's face, and then she suddenly thrust out her left hand!

With a flick of his hand, a powerful palm print shot out like a tiger descending a mountain, its deep roar echoing throughout the courtyard.

An invisible, powerful palm print rapidly magnified in Xiao Yan's eyes, causing his hair and robes to flutter wildly in the wind.

However, Xiao Yan formed a hand seal even faster and simpler, and before Cao Ying's powerful palm print could fall, he also condensed a Soul Seal that Ling Guang and slapped out.

"Bang!"

Invisible ripples surged out like waves, and Xiao Yan's body trembled as he withstood the impact.

"Splash!"

Invisible ripples of soul energy swept out from the point of impact and spread outwards. The collision of soul powers at this level was enough to destroy the surrounding buildings.

"Sigh, even when sparring, you have to be careful not to go too far!"

Just before the surrounding walls and houses were about to shatter, a helpless voice rang out, and an invisible spiritual force spread like a tide, easily annihilating the aftershocks of the two's clash.

Xiao Yuan, dressed in a standard white robe, walked back from outside the courtyard.

He had just attended the Council of Elders of the Danta. To be honest, it wasn't very interesting. The Pill Tower Elder he had met at the Alchemist Trading Fair had said he would discuss his killing in Saint Pill City with the other elders at the Council of Elders, but as soon as Xiao Yuan stood next to Xuan Yi and Xuan Yi revealed his identity, the elder was speechless.

What are you saying?

He is a disciple of the three giants and the next three giants of the Danta. According to the rules, he should bow to Xiao Yuan.

What else is there to say? If someone is really going to cause trouble for others without thinking, then what will become of them? Who are you in the courtroom, and why are you accusing this official?

As for whether the elders were convinced by Xiao Yuan, Xuan Yi said, "If you are in your early twenties and can refine Rank 8 Pill with Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning, and can contend with Five Star Dou Zun, then I can give you my position."

Upon hearing this, everyone was certain that this handsome young man was the mysterious alchemist who had caused such a stir in Saint Pill City recently.

Previously, everyone thought that Xuan Yi's claim of having a disciple was just an excuse, but now it seems that he is a hidden dragon in the abyss, waiting to make a name for himself!

As for whether Xiao Yuan can fight Five Star Dou Zun, none of them have seen it, but they won't question it.

There's no need for Xuan Yi to exaggerate or tarnish his own reputation.

In this way, the elders all behaved themselves.

Therefore, things proceeded smoothly, and it was confirmed that Xiao Yuan would preside over this Pill Gathering. Everything else remained the same, and the elders only needed to follow the established procedures.

Xiao Yuan, who had just returned from the meeting, happened to witness the demolition of the house and tried to stop it.

"Brother, you're back."

Xiao Yan withdrew his fierce soul power, smiled, and walked towards Xiao Yuan, greeting him.

"Yes, I'm back."

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded.

Cao Ying frowned as she watched the two brothers acting as if no one else was around, but she soon noticed that Xiao Yuan's white robe was decorated with some purple and gold patterns and ornaments!

"You are the personal disciple of the senior in Xuan Yi that Master mentioned?"

Xuan Kongzi naturally didn't tell Cao Ying about Yao Lao's matter, but only mentioned the relationship between Xiao Yuan and Xuan Yi, telling her to befriend them. After all, if nothing unexpected happened, she and the handsome man in front of her, who amazed her, would both become one of the Pill Tower Three Giants in the future.

"Brother, this is Cao Ying, the genius from the Cao Family I mentioned before."

Xiao Yan explained.

The first two times Cao Ying came to the courtyard, Xiao Yuan was in seclusion cultivating, so he naturally didn't have any interaction with Cao Ying.

This is our first time meeting.

"Oh, nice to meet you, I'm Xiao Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Cao Ying".

Cao Ying didn't particularly like these formalities and responded with a smile.

"I heard you've refined a pill with Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning?"

Cao Ying then asked.

"Yes."

Xiao Yuan nodded.

"I can't refine the Seven-Colored Pill Tribulation Lightning. You're very strong!"

A serious look appeared in Cao Ying's eyes as she spoke in a deep voice.

From the undisguised spiritual energy emanating from Xiao Yuan's Spiritual Energy power just now, she could already tell that Xiao Yuan's soul power far surpassed hers! "I've told you before that my brother is Senior Xuan Yi's disciple. You didn't believe me, but now you should, right?"

Xiao Yan sighed.

"Our business has nothing to do with this." Cao Ying shook her head, swaying as she walked towards Xiao Yan, and said with a smile, "I know you're holding back. We'll have a good fight at the Pill Gathering! Xiao Yan, don't disappoint me!"

A faint fragrance wafted towards him as Cao Ying's red lips parted. Xiao Yan gazed at her alluring face so close to his own, and while his heart stirred, a sense of wariness also rose within him. He smiled calmly and said, "I Pill Gathering, but not so that you won't be disappointed."

"Hehe, your answer is really unexpected. I'm speechless. Goodbye, see you again in Pill Gathering!"

Cao Ying glanced deeply at Xiao Yan with her beautiful eyes, a bewitching smile curving Cao Ying lips. Then she turned and walked out of the courtyard, leaving Xiao Yan with a languid and arrogant silhouette.

Looking at that beautiful figure, Xiao Yan also let out a soft breath. Although he rarely thought about matters between men and women, he couldn't help but be influenced by his Third Brother's presence.

Therefore, he naturally understood that Cao Ying was so interested in him now, and it was hard to say how their relationship would develop in the future.

In any case, it's better to keep your distance.