The Nalan Family's Notice

"The Alchemist Guild? Are you going to take the alchemist level assessment?" Xiao Ding asked, somewhat surprised.

Xiao Yan showed a hint of surprise, looked at Xiao Ding and nodded, saying, "Yes, elder brother knows about these things too?"

Xiao Li chuckled from the side, "Oh, how would we know about these things? It's the fourth brother; he's an alchemist now!"

After speaking, Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yan with a thoughtful expression and said, "You wouldn't happen to be an alchemist too, would you?"

A wave of shock washed over Xiao Yan. He had no idea that Xiao Yu was actually an alchemist. The Yao Lao in the ring also said in disbelief, "This is impossible! I observed him back then. Although Xiao Yu's Soul Power was strong, he clearly only had a weak Fire Attribute in his body, not even a trace of Wood Attribute. How could he become an alchemist?"

However, Xiao Yan didn't speak. Instead, he looked at Xiao Ding, smiled, and nodded, saying, "Yes, elder brother, I'm also studying alchemy at the Jia Nan Academy now. I'm an alchemist now, but I haven't been rated yet!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's eyes were filled with ecstatic joy and relief as they said, "This is wonderful! It is a great fortune for our Xiao Clan. With two prodigies like Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu, how can our Xiao Clan not prosper?"

Xiao Li laughed loudly, "Little Yan has now recovered his strength and is a esteemed alchemist again. I want to see if Nalan Yanran still has a trace of regret!"

Upon hearing Xiao Li's words, Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Whether I regret it or not is unimportant. What's important is that I want to wash away the shame of my Xiao Clan and prove to everyone that I, Xiao Yan, am not a good-for-nothing!"

As he spoke, a resolute look flashed in his eyes, which moved both Xiao Ding and Xiao Li. They knew what a huge blow this was to Xiao Yan!

Xiao Yan stood up and looked at Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, saying, "Big brother, second brother, let's catch up properly tonight!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li both knew he had important matters to attend to, so they didn't stop him. They nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go find Little Yu later, and then we'll have a good drink!"

Xiao Yan nodded and walked outside.

On the street, Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, began to talk with Yao Lao.

"Teacher, judging from what my elder brother and the others said, Brother Yu should really be an alchemist. Could it be that you made a mistake in your investigation back then?" Xiao Yan asked with some doubt.

The Yao Lao sighed and said, "It's probably not possible, but now that you mention it, I'm not so sure. But regardless, it's quite good that your younger brother has become an alchemist. I just wonder what rank he is now?"

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm not very clear about Brother Yu's cultivation, but I feel that there is a layer of mystery surrounding him, making him somewhat unfathomable. If we're just talking about alchemy, he probably doesn't exceed the second rank!"

The Yao Lao asked with some curiosity, "I wonder who this little fellow has chosen as his master. In the alchemy profession, without a good teacher to guide you, the path may not be easy!"

Xiao Yan deeply agreed with what Yao Lao said. If he hadn't been able to become Yao Lao's disciple, he probably wouldn't even have been able to step into the realm of alchemy, let alone become a grade-one alchemist. Thinking of this, Xiao Yan felt even more fortunate that he was able to become Yao Lao's disciple!

Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up, "Teacher, would you like it?"

Before Xiao Yan could speak, Yao Lao interrupted him with a chuckle, "Hehe, little guy, I know what you're thinking, but it's not convenient for me to show my true face right now. Besides, my energy is limited; guiding one person like you is already difficult enough. Later, I can still offer some pointers!"

There was one more thing the Yao Lao didn't say. Actually, he had felt that there was a familiar aura about Xiao Yu before, but because his Soul Power was relatively weak at the time, he didn't know where it came from. Perhaps he would know when they met again!

As Xiao Yan was walking towards the Alchemist Guild in the Imperial Capital, he happened to pass by the Nalan Family's residence. He saw a group of people dressed in alchemist robes gathered at the Nalan Family's gate. Xiao Yan frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped towards the gate, where he saw a notice posted on the door.

Xiao Yan's gaze sharpened, and he murmured, "Old Master Nalan is unwell and wishes to consult an alchemist?"

The Yao Lao coughed lightly and said, "Come back after you finish your assessment at the Imperial Capital Alchemist Guild. These people are all alchemists; if you go over there, you'll only get yelled at!"

Xiao Yan naturally knew how proud these noble alchemists were. Even in the Nalan Family, the servants in charge would smile and explain things to these alchemists.

Xiao Yan shook his head without asking further questions, then turned and continued walking towards the Alchemist Guild in the Imperial Capital. Soon, Xiao Yan arrived before the massive building. Looking at the magnificent Imperial Capital Alchemist Guild, he exclaimed in awe, "This is too luxurious! Truly befitting the most prestigious profession on the continent, they're incredibly wealthy!"

"Teacher, will I be very rich in the future?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Lao, who was inside the ring, immediately became furious, his beard bristling and eyes wide with rage. "You little brat, did I teach you alchemy just to make money? If I weren't currently unable to intervene, I would have slapped you on the head!"

Hearing that his teacher was angry, Xiao Yan immediately shrank back and hurriedly walked towards the Alchemist Guild.

In the hall, there were mostly maids moving around, and very few other people. There were some like Xiao Yan, who were probably also there to take the alchemist exam!

Xiao Yan walked towards a counter, behind which stood a pretty maid who smiled at him and said, "Hello, Xiao Yan, is there anything I can help you with?"

Xiao Yan glanced at her and then smiled, "I want to claim an Alchemist Level Badge!"

"Oh? You're also an alchemist?" The maid asked, somewhat surprised, looking at Xiao Yan's youthful face.

"Hmm, is there a procedure?" Xiao Yan didn't seem to notice the surprise in the maid's eyes and nodded with a smile.

"Please come this way with me!" the maid said, her expression becoming more respectful. She then took out an antique parchment from the counter and began recording Xiao Yan's information.

While Xiao Yan was taking the assessment, Xiao Ding told Xiao Yu about Xiao Yan's trip to the Imperial Capital. Xiao Yu, who was in the Mittel Family, was quite surprised; he hadn't expected such a coincidence.

Just then, Ya Fei pushed open the door and walked in, smiling at Xiao Yu, "What are you doing?"

Xiao Yu waved the letter in his hand and said, "Third Brother Xiao Yan has come to the Imperial Capital."

"Oh?" A glint flashed in Ya Fei's eyes. "The Three Year Pact still seems to have some time left, is he coming to the Imperial Capital now?"

Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "Isn't the Alchemist Tournament about to begin?"

"The Alchemist Tournament?" Ya Fei's red lips parted slightly, her surprised expression somewhat adorable, quite different from her usual mature and sophisticated style.

Ya Fei asked incredulously, "Could he also be an alchemist? How come your Xiao Clan only produces geniuses?"

"Who knows?" Xiao Yu stood up from his chair and looked at Ya Fei, saying, "I need to go back to the inn. By the way, Sister Ya Fei, I don't plan to show my true face at this Alchemist Tournament, so do you have anything that can disguise me?"

Xiao Yu still remembered that there was an Ice Silkworm Silk at the Mittel Auction House.

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Yu Ya Fei gave him a charmingly disdainful look and said, "Did you find out what my sister has before you came to ask for it? Humph!"