With dark clouds hanging over Pill Tower's current situation, Xiao Yan knew that his present strength was far from enough if he wanted to achieve anything worthwhile at the Pill Convention. Fortunately, Pill Tower's postponement had given him more than a year of spare time, which he could use to accomplish some things.
After explaining everything, Kang Ning left the area occupied by Burning Flame Valley. He was a genuine elder of Pill Tower and was equally busy during this period. He had only intervened because of his personal friendship with Tang Zhen. Although Tang Zhen had occasionally hinted at recruiting him, Kang Ning was unwilling to give up everything he had in Pill Tower and join Burning Flame Valley.
After Kang Ning left, Tang Zhen smiled at Xiao Yan. "Little friend Xiao Yan, please wait a moment. The reward I promised you will be delivered shortly."
Xiao Yan smiled warmly and nodded. Burning Flame Valley possessed great wealth and influence, and they had promised to hire him at the price of an eighth-tier alchemist. What they offered naturally would not be ordinary, and Xiao Yan was not worried about that. After resolving the Woeful Poison Body, he had no pressing need for anything in particular, so he intended to first see what Burning Flame Valley offered. As long as it was not the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire, he could probably accept it.
Then, a red-haired old man emerged carrying a jade bottle. The instant the old man appeared, Xiao Yan felt an inexplicable pressure. Yet when Xiao Yan fixed his gaze on the red-haired old man, he found nothing unusual.
The old man then presented the jade bottle to Xiao Yan, while Tang Zhen asked, "Little friend Xiao Yan, are you satisfied with this item?"
Xiao Yan