There were elders from the Pill Tower, disciples from Myriad Medicine Valley, and alchemy grandmasters from every major region. All wore the robes of their respective sects. Some whispered in groups of three or five, while others sat alone in meditation, adjusting their breathing. Thick or faint medicinal auras lingered around them as their gazes fixed upon the center of the alchemy platform, filled with anticipation.
The innermost seats of the alchemy platform were occupied by the Yao Clan's core members. Dressed in brocade robes embroidered with purple-gold medicinal patterns, they looked proud and aloof, clearly distinct from the surrounding guests!
Yao Wanhu led the three of them to a set of seats on the southern side of the alchemy platform. The view there was broad, and it was close to the platform...
Though it was not among the Yao Clan's core seats, it was still an excellent place for guests, far superior to the seats assigned to the other visitors.
After all, Xiao Yi's group represented the Xiao Clan. They were already considered the most distinguished guests...
"You three may take your seats here..."
Yao Wanhu turned and cupped his hands, his tone modest...
"The Medicine Ceremony will begin shortly. There will be contests in alchemy and discussions of the Dao of alchemy. This old man still has to preside over the ceremony, so I shall excuse myself first!"
After saying that, he glanced once more at Yao Lao. His lips moved slightly, as if he had something to say in private, but in the end, he merely sighed softly and turned toward the main seat at the center of the alchemy platform...
Xiao Yi took his seat first. His black-clad figure leaned against the jade chair as his indifferent gaze swept across the entire platform. When it fell