Little Princess Yao Yue's Challenge!

Jia Xingtian's attitude toward Xiao Ze instantly drew looks of astonishment from the members of the Xiao Family.

Countless people revealed expressions of envy in their eyes.

They sighed in admiration within their hearts.

If only my own good-for-nothing grandson could be like Xiao Ze.

Possessing such astonishing cultivation talent.

And even earning such high regard from Old Master Jia Xingtian.

How wonderful that would be.

The several elders of the Xiao Family, upon seeing Jia Xingtian's attitude toward Xiao Ze, all wore expressions of envy on their faces.

They looked at Xiao Zhan in particular, their gazes filled not only with envy but also a hint of jealousy.

Yet, Xiao Zhan, sitting in the patriarch's seat at this moment, maintained a face of great respect and courtesy.

However, the excitement in his heart was simply beyond words.

Still, he tried his best to restrain himself.

After all, he was in the presence of Jia Xingtian.

No matter how excited he felt inside, he could not make it too obvious.

In the span of a few moments, Xiao Xun'er arrived in the main hall of the Xiao Family.

Seeing the Old Master Jia Xingtian before her, anyone else would have certainly stepped forward to offer a greeting with a respectful attitude.

But Xiao Xun'er merely glanced at him coldly.

She did not take him to heart at all.

Instead, she walked straight up to Xiao Zhan.

"Uncle Xiao, where is Brother Xiao Ze?"

"I've been looking for him for half the day, but I couldn't find a trace of him anywhere in the family."

"Did he go out? Or is he off training in the back mountain again?"

Upon Xiao Xun'er's arrival, Xiao Zhan answered immediately.

"Xun'er, you've come at just the right time; Old Jia is here now."

"Help me go to the back mountain and find Xiao Ze, and tell him to return to the hall."

"Just say that our Xiao Family has a distinguished guest from the Imperial Family."

"Since you and Ze'er are close, it is most appropriate for you to go and call him."

After Xiao Zhan finished his instructions, Xiao Xun'er nodded immediately and replied at once.

"Understood, Uncle Xiao Zhan. I will go to the family's back mountain right now to bring Brother Xiao Ze over."

After answering, Xiao Xun'er left the hall directly.

She then headed straight in the direction of the family's back mountain.

About a few dozen minutes passed before Xiao Xun'er arrived at the back mountain.

Once there, she saw Xiao Ze training.

Feeling a pang of heartache, Xiao Xun'er asked with concern.

"Brother Xiao Ze, your current cultivation speed is already very fast."

"It far exceeds anyone else among your peers."

"There is no need to push yourself so hard; your health is what matters most."

"You have been training in the back mountain for these past few days."

"I looked for you for half the morning today, and I didn't expect Uncle Xiao Zhan to say just now that you were still training in the back mountain. Your body won't be able to take it."

Xiao Ze slowly let out a breath of relief at this moment.

Then, his consciousness gradually returned to reality.

He had just exited his state of cultivation.

He saw Xiao Xun'er standing right before him.

She looked at him with a face full of concern and spoke.

Xiao Ze smiled slightly, signaling that it was nothing serious.

Then, Xiao Xun'er looked at him and said.

"Brother Xiao Ze, Uncle Xiao Zhan is waiting for you in the main hall."

"People from the Gama Empire Royal Family have arrived, specifically here to visit you."

"Besides Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Gama Empire Royal Family, he has also brought two young girls who appear to be sisters."

"Judging by their features, they look somewhat alike; they must be Jia Xingtian's great-granddaughters."

"In other words, they are the two current princesses of the Gama Empire."

"I don't know what business they have coming here to find you."

"However, Uncle Xiao Zhan asked me to notify you and have you head over there."

Xiao Ze nodded.

He then followed Xiao Xun'er out of the family's back mountain.

They arrived within the family estate.

Along the way, Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er walked side by side.

During this time, his hand accidentally brushed against Xiao Xun'er's skin.

In an instant, Xiao Xun'er's face flushed crimson.

Xiao Ze couldn't help but chuckle.

"What's wrong, Xun'er? I just accidentally touched your hand."

"Why such a big reaction? Your face is all red."

A flash of crimson color crossed Xiao Xun'er's face.

She quickly withdrew her gaze and spoke.

"Brother Xiao Ze, please don't tease me."

The blush on Xiao Xun'er's face became even more pronounced.

Seeing Xiao Xun'er looking so shy and flushed, Xiao Ze did not continue to tease her.

After a while, he arrived at the Xiao Family's main hall.

He saw Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Gama Empire Royal Family.

Beside him were the two princesses.

They were the eldest princess, Yao Ye, and the younger princess, Yao Yue.

Xiao Ze had just arrived.

"Ze'er, you're here." Seeing Xiao Ze just enter the door, the clan leader Xiao Zhan, who was sitting in the seat of honor, immediately stood up and spoke.

He then explained the situation to him.

"Ze'er, Elder Jia of the royal family specifically brought his two great-granddaughters, the two current princesses of our Gama Empire, to visit."

"The younger princess, Yao Yue, is a third-tier Alchemist."

"Her talent for cultivation goes without saying."

"The little princess is very interested in you and wants to compete with you in alchemy."

"She wants to see whose refined medicinal pill has a higher grade and better quality."

"That is why they came here specifically. You were cultivating in the back mountain earlier."

"I originally wanted to go call you, but Elder Jia did not want to disturb your cultivation."

"It was only when Xun'er came to find you that I sent her."

Xiao Zhan finished speaking, having briefly explained the reason.

Having understood what was going on, Xiao Ze nodded.

Then, his gaze fell upon Princess Yao Yue, who stood to the side.

Although Princess Yao Yue was still quite young.

Her beauty and temperament were truly beyond reproach.

She was well-deserving of her status as the pampered little princess of the Gama Empire.

She was showered with the love of thousands.

Moreover, at such a tender age, she had already attained the rank of a Tier 3 Alchemist.

It was indeed a rare sight.

However, to the current Xiao Ze.

A Tier 3 Alchemist rank was not even worth mentioning.

Princess Yao Yue hopped down from her chair.

Then, she came to stand before Xiao Ze.

Looking at him with cautious curiosity, she said, "You must be the Xiao Ze that Great-Grandfather often mentions to me."

"I heard you can even refine medicinal pills above Tier 4. Is that true or false?"

"I, for one, do not believe it, which is why I came to Wutan City this time."

"I specifically asked Great-Grandfather to bring me along."

"I want to see for myself whether your alchemy rank is truly that high."

"And whether you are really capable of refining pills above Tier 4."

After the young Princess Yao Yue finished speaking.

She retrieved two high-quality medicine cauldrons from her Storage Ring.

Along with some medicinal herbs, and looking at Xiao Ze, she said, "These are two cauldrons of equal quality, along with a set of ingredients."

"We shall refine the Tier 3 Qi Recovery Powder."

"It is the most common of pills, yet refining it to a Tier 3 grade still carries some difficulty."

"Let us have a competition to see who can refine a Tier 3 pill of higher quality."

"What do you think?"

"Do you dare to compete with me?"

Regarding the words the little princess had just spoken.

Xiao Ze slowly opened his mouth.

"Not interested."

"Your Tier 3 Alchemist rank is too low; there is nothing worth competing for with you."