Inside Xuan Yi's room in Danta, two old friends were drinking tea and chatting.
"By the way, your cultivation seems much higher than before; I can't even see through you now."
Yao Chen smiled slightly and said to Xuan Yi.
"If not for a blessing in disguise from my past experiences, I don't think I would ever have broken through again in this lifetime. Now I have successfully advanced to Dou Sheng."
Xuan Yi immediately put down the teacup in her hand and said in disbelief.
"Really? You've actually become this powerful!"
Yao Chen nodded, then said solemnly.
"Actually, I have two purposes for coming to Holy Pill City this time."
"One is for my two newly accepted disciples-the very two who were with me earlier-to participate in this Alchemist Grand Meeting!"
"Another purpose is that my Star Fall Pavilion has now formed an alliance with the other three pavilions, primarily to counter the Soul Hall. However, the other three pavilions each harbor their own agendas; on the surface it's still an alliance, but in reality they are merely cowed by my strength. So this time, I need to form a secret alliance with you all in Danta."
Hearing this, Xuan Yi knitted her brows, pondered for a moment, and spoke to Yao Chen.
"The first is no problem, though it still requires going through selections. I believe that anyone capable of becoming your disciple is bound to be exceptionally talented. But the second..."
Saying this, Xuan Yi also paused, looking seriously at Yao Chen.
"As long as you are willing to agree to one condition for the second, there will be no problem at all."
Yao Chen grew anxious as well, and hurriedly asked.
"What condition?"
The corners of Xuan Yi's mouth lifted slightly.
"Promise me first and then