Battle Within the Mountain Range

As Xiao Ling's words fell, a glimmer suddenly flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes. His previously steady aura stirred slightly; clearly, the phrase "rare opportunity" had piqued his intense interest.

His fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of his sleeve as his thoughts surged.

He was now a High-level Dou Zun, and his title as an Eighth-grade Alchemist carried immense weight across the continent. Ordinary cultivation techniques, resources, and alchemy manuals had long ceased to catch his eye.

For Xiao Ling to mention it so solemnly and call it "rare," this opportunity had to be extraordinary—far beyond anything ordinary people could ever come into contact with.

Several thoughts raced through Xiao Yan's mind. The Alchemist Tower possessed profound foundations. Could this concern an inheritance of the supreme mysteries of alchemy? Or perhaps Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that could help him break through his current bottleneck? The possibilities circled endlessly in his mind, making him increasingly unable to contain his curiosity.

"Since Cousin has put it that way, how could I possibly miss it?"

Thinking this, Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Ling. A fervent smile rose on his lips, and his tone was full of certainty. "An opportunity worth your personal mention—if I let it slip away so easily, I'd probably regret it enough to slap my thigh raw someday."

Changing the subject, he quickened his pace and moved closer to Xiao Ling, his eyes carrying both probing curiosity and urgency. "But Cousin, you only said half of it. You're really whetting my appetite. Since we're traveling together anyway, why not reveal a little? At least let me prepare myself. What kind of opportunity could make you value it so highly?"

Seeing how impatient he was, Xiao Ling could not help but smile, a teasing warmth rippling through his eyes.

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