A little trouble

Xiao Yu calmly followed Master Bu Lin out, and then heard Master Bu Lin clapping his hands and laughing, "Our Desert City Alchemist Guild not only has its youngest Second-grade Alchemist in nearly a hundred years, but now it's also its youngest Third-grade Alchemist!"

As soon as Master Bulin finished speaking, the entire third-floor hall fell into complete silence. Everyone's throat bobbed involuntarily as they looked at Xiao Yu standing behind Master Bulin.

When Kelei heard Master Bulin's words, he almost fainted, but fortunately, his colleague next to him supported him. Kelei had personally witnessed how this young man had advanced from a first-grade alchemist to Third-grade Alchemist, reaching a level that even he had to look up to!

Master Bu Lin turned to Xiao Yu and said, "Young friend Xiao Yu, now that you have passed the assessment, what are your plans next?"

Xiao Yu naturally knew that Master Bu Lin was alluding to the Alchemist Tournament in the Imperial Capital. He looked at Master Bu Lin and chuckled, "Next, we'll head to the Imperial Capital!"

A glint of light flashed in Master Bu Lin's eyes as he looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Oh? Hahaha, very well, then we'll meet in the Imperial Capital a month from now. I really hope that young friend Xiao Yu will shine brightly at the upcoming Alchemist Tournament!"

"Yes, I will!" Xiao Yu said confidently.

Then Yalin came up and handed the medicinal herbs to Xiao Yu, saying, "My lord, these are the herbs you need. The Alchemist Guild only has fifteen of them."

Xiao Yu's face lit up with joy as he took the dragon's Dragon Whisker Grass from Yalin's hand. "That's enough!" he said, reaching for his gold card. But Master Bu Lin stopped him, chuckling, "Young friend Xiao Yu Xiao Yu, you're too kind. It's just some medicinal herbs; please take it!"

Xiao Yu didn't refuse further, and bowed to Master Bu Lin, saying, "Since that's the case, then this junior will respectfully accept your offer."

Back in the VIP room on the second floor, Master Bu Lin immediately had Yalin bring over the robes of Third-grade Alchemist, which Xiao Yu quickly changed into. Master Bu Lin looked at Xiao Yu with a smile and asked, "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, that Green Flame you used when you were refining medicine, it seemed to be real fire, right? Was it Beast Flame or something else?"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "It's Heavenly Flames!" Since he was going to the Imperial Capital to attend the Alchemist Guild, there was no need to hide the fact that the fire he was using was Heavenly Flames.

Master Bu Lin looked at Xiao Yu with a horrified expression and said, "I heard there was quite a commotion in the desert this time. Looks like you were involved too?"

Xiao Yu smiled but didn't speak. Master Bu Lin didn't mind either, only saying, "No wonder your alchemy process is so smooth. Heavenly Flames is something that only those with the right destiny can obtain. With the blessing of Heavenly Flames, you, a Third-grade Alchemist, might not be unable to try refining fourth-grade alchemists. This Alchemist Tournament has invited alchemists from other empires, so there are many geniuses among them. You must not be careless!"

"Master Bulin is right," Xiao Yu nodded slightly.

After chatting for a while, Xiao Yu got up to say goodbye, as he still had to take Xiao Ding and the others to the Imperial Capital!

With a smile, Master Bu Lin saw Xiao Yu off all the way out of the Alchemist Guild. Watching Xiao Yu's departing figure, Master Bu Lin chuckled softly, "Xiao Yu, this time when you go to the Imperial Capital, your name will surely resound Jia Ma Empire!"

After leaving the Alchemist Guild, Xiao Yu headed directly towards the flying transport fleet in the city center. Soon, Xiao Yu arrived at a huge square where more than a dozen enormous flying birds were perched. These birds were Thick-winged Bird, which were not classified as magical beasts. Because of their extremely gentle nature and their rarity, only the Empire had the qualifications and strength to use them as flying transport fleets!

Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu had been wandering around the area, did not see Xiao Ding and the others. Just as he was wondering about this, he heard a commotion. Looking over, he saw a familiar figure standing there – it was Xue Lan.

Xiao Yu frowned slightly, strode over, and patted Xue Lan on the shoulder. Xue Lan was startled, but when she turned around and saw it was Xiao Yu, she relaxed and quickly said, "Xiao Yu, please help your eldest brother and second brother!"

Xiao Yu's gaze pierced through the crowd and saw Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who were surrounded in the middle, fighting against a burly man. The burly man was Two-star Great Dou Shi, so even Xiao Ding and Xiao Li working together were having some difficulty dealing with him!

Xiao Yu looked at the crowd huddled together in front of him, circulated his Dou Qi and shook it slightly, clearing a path through the crowd. Just as those people were looking at Xiao Yu with some annoyance, they were frightened away by the Third-grade Alchemist robes on Xiao Yu's body. They didn't say anything more and quietly retreated to the side.

The burly man laughed wildly, "Haha, you two are just as trash. You dare to play the hero and save the beauty in front of me? But in the face of absolute strength, you both have to give way to me. Die!" His huge fists clenched suddenly, and the Fire Attribute Dou Qi on them frantically condensed, then formed an energy gauntlet. He slammed his hands together and unleashed a burst of energy.

Clenching his fists, the burly man charged directly at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li. His figure moved so fast that he arrived in front of them in the blink of an eye. The sound of wind breaking was mixed with fierce energy. Xiao Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and his figure disappeared from the spot in a flash.

Boom!

The two figures collided instantly, stirring up a cloud of yellow sand. Those nearby heard a cracking sound amidst the dust!

A sound of bones cracking rang out, and everyone thought that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li had been knocked away, but unexpectedly, the strong man flew out of the yellow earth!

"Ah!" The burly man let out a miserable scream, and as the dust settled, three figures were revealed.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li looked at the figure before them and their faces lit up with joy. "Little Yu!"

Xiao Yu his hands as if he had done something insignificant, and looked at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, saying, "You're not injured, are you?"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li shook their heads slightly and said, "You arrived just in time; we were not injured."

Upon seeing the burly man injured, a group of people surrounded him. They were all dressed identically, with a pale red wolf's head embroidered on their chests, suggesting they belonged to a mercenary group.

"How dare you attack our Blood Wolf Mercenary Group -captain? Are you courting death?" one of the mercenaries shouted, but dared not step forward, because he had seen the man in front of him directly knock his vice-captain flying, and his strength was definitely above that of Da Dou Shi!

The deputy commander, lying on the ground, had his arms limp, clearly crippled. He roared, "Get them! Kill them!"

His mercenaries were about to charge forward, howling, when Xiao Yu slowly turned around and looked at them, saying, "Kill me? You're not worthy!"

Everyone present could now clearly see the embroidered badge on Xiao Yu's chest that signified Third-grade Alchemist. The members of the Blood Wolf Mercenary Group turned pale and looked tremblingly at their vice-captain, who was still on the ground.

The deputy commander was instantly drenched in cold sweat. He looked at Xiao Yu in horror. "A third- Third-grade Alchemist!"

Those around them who were not involved in the incident all sneered. The Blood Wolf Mercenary Group had been running rampant here, but this time they had finally met their match!

Xiao Yu asked Xiao Ding, "What happened?"

Xiao Ding gave the regimental commander a sinister look and said, "He tried to lay a hand on Xue Lan, so I fought with him!"

Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a somewhat sinister tone, "Big brother, do as you please, I'll take full responsibility!"

Xiao Ding nodded firmly and walked towards the burly man who had just stood up.

"You, you stay away!" The burly man's hands were now crippled, greatly reducing his strength, and he was no match for Xiao Ding.

"This is the price of your arrogance!" Xiao Ding said coldly, then stomped his foot on the ground, his figure flying up and throwing a punch at the burly man.

Boom!

The burly man couldn't dodge in time and was punched on the head by Xiao Ding, dying instantly!