Xiao Lin's Little Maneuver

"Alright, no need to sigh anymore. You've done very well. After all, this is the Medicine Ceremony, which gathers together a small group of the most outstanding Alchemists in the Dou Qi Continent!"

My Myriad Formation Spirit Palace is not known throughout the Dou Qi Continent for its alchemy.

"To be among the top thirty at your age already proves your talent and ability."

Looking at the strong-willed Ye Xinlan, Xiao Lin couldn't help but shake his head helplessly and offer words of comfort.

He's telling the truth!

He originally brought Ye Xinlan to the Yao Clan with the attitude that participation was the most important thing.

After all, this is a competition of alchemy, not a competition of formations!

"Hmm~, Elder Xiao, is that so?"

Ye Xinlan asked, somewhat incredulously.

"Certainly!"

Xiao Lin's answer came without the slightest hesitation.

After that, Ye Xinlan's mood gradually improved, and a smile returned to her face.

Meanwhile, as the prelude to the Medicine Ceremony session came to an end, all the participants who had achieved good results wore expressions of pride on their faces.

However, when their gaze inadvertently fell upon Xiao Yan, who was resting with his eyes closed beside Yao Lao, the smug smile that had just risen instantly vanished, replaced by a bellyful of frustration.

They had long heard the rumors that Xiao Yan was already able to refine Ninth-grade Pills, and the Pill Lightning he attracted was a far superior Black Demon Lightning. Compared to it, Yao Tian's Nine-Colored Pill Lightning seemed much dimmer and less impressive.

Even Yao Tian, the champion of the prelude to the Medicine Ceremony, showed a deep sense of powerlessness when his gaze swept over Xiao Yan.

When someone is only slightly better than you, you might feel envious, jealous, or even resentful of them!

However, when the gap between you and this person is a chasm, all envy, jealousy, and resentment will only turn into awe.

Yao Tian used to be resentful of Xiao Yan.

He had already demonstrated this when he was outside the Demonic Flame Space.

But ever since he was beaten up by Xiao Yan, Yao Tian's gaze towards the latter has become clearer.

This time, when Yao Wangui jumped out to humiliate Yao Lao, Yao Tian didn't foolishly get involved again.

I wonder if Xiao Yan's fist has some special healing effect?

Now, Yao Tian's mind is much more normal!

Therefore, even after winning the championship in the preliminary rounds of the Medicine Ceremony, Yao Tian did not show the overly smug expression that others did.

Because he knew that he was far inferior to a prodigy like Xiao Yan.

While he was still comparing himself to the younger generation, the older generation was no longer necessarily able to suppress Xiao Yan!

"Xiao Yan..."

After muttering Xiao Yan's name to himself, Yao Tian put away the complicated expression on his face and became calm again.

He hasn't had enough; he needs to keep working hard!

At this moment, Yao Ling, who was standing to the side, also noticed the change in her brother's expression.

Yao Ling was very pleased with this.

To be honest, my older brother used to be too arrogant, relying on his status as the number one person in the Yao Clan.

However, ever since he was beaten up by Xiao Yan outside the Demonic Flame Space, he has completely changed!

Now, Yao Tian is fully focused on cultivation and rarely shows the arrogance he used to have.

In Yao Ling's view, this was definitely a good thing!

Therefore, although her brother was beaten by Xiao Yan, she felt grateful to Xiao Yan instead.

Because it was Xiao Yan who woke his brother up!

As for Xiao Yan, he was naturally unaware of the changes in Yao Tian and Yao Ling's feelings for him.

After all, for someone of his current level to still be arguing with the younger generation would be beneath his dignity!

After the prelude to the Medicine Ceremony was over, the atmosphere in the square did not quiet down. Instead, it suddenly became heated, with almost scalding gazes sweeping across the square and finally landing on the stone benches!

They understood that the real highlight of the Medicine Ceremony was these influential figures standing at the pinnacle of the Medicine Realm...

"Hehe, it's finally begun..."

Feeling the sudden increase in the intensity of the gazes around him, Yao Lao chuckled and spoke.

When his teacher asked, Xiao Yan smiled slightly, gently rubbing the jade cup with his palm. After watching for several days, he had unknowingly become a little itchy to do it himself!

"The final highlight, besides you, should be Hun Xuzi, Old Man Shennong, and Elder Wanhuo... These three are no pushovers; in terms of seniority, even I am far inferior."

With the discerning eye of Yao Lao, he could immediately identify the key contenders for the Medicine Ceremony competition.

"Not using the Yao Dan?"

Xiao Yan was somewhat puzzled by what his teacher had said.

In his view, the most skilled Alchemist the Yao Clan should be the clan leader Yao Dan...

"As the head of a clan, he naturally has some pride... In this kind of situation, the Yao Dan Chief will not personally participate."

Clearly, Yao Lao understood this better than Xiao Yan.

"I see."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan nodded in agreement.

However, what Xiao Yan found rather strange was why his grandfather had remained silent the whole time.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan subconsciously turned his gaze to his grandfather.

Then, he saw a strange look flash across his grandfather's face.

That expression made him feel as if his grandfather was expecting something.

"Grandfather?"

At this moment, Xiao Yan also called out to his grandfather.

"Ah, Xiao Yan, what follows is the real competition for the title of the number one Alchemist on the Dou Qi Dou Qi Continent, you'd better do your best!"

Xiao Lin's words sounded somewhat casual...

Xiao Yan: "..."

This is so perfunctory!

Is he really his grandfather's biological grandson?

Xiao Yan was a little annoyed.

"Alright, don't overthink it. Let's focus on the important part of the Medicine Ceremony coming up."

Meeting Xiao Yan's somewhat resentful gaze, Xiao Lin chuckled and spoke.

In fact, ever since the Medicine Ceremony began, he has indeed been distracted by other things...

However, to avoid causing misunderstandings among the Yao Clan, Xiao Lin acted very cautiously, so his progress was not fast.

In Xiao Lin's mind, by the time the main part of the Medicine Ceremony was over, what he was doing now would be pretty much finished...

This is precisely why his answer to Xiao Yan sounded somewhat perfunctory.

Although he was curious about his grandfather's mysterious behavior, Xiao Yan also knew that he should focus on his own affairs first.

After all, even today, he still can't see through his grandfather.

Therefore, he didn't feel that there was anything about his grandfather that he needed to worry about.

"Okay, I understand."

Meeting his grandfather's gaze, Xiao Yan nodded.

Just as Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, and his grandfather were talking in hushed tones, Yao Dan, who was sitting at the head of the table, slowly stood up.

At this moment, all eyes in the room were on him.