The Alchemist Grand Meeting Begins

"Boom!"

Fa Ma felt a Lightning roar, and his head was buzzing.

Then the little old man shook his head and said in a weak voice:

"Xiao Clan Leader, could you please repeat that? I'm getting old, and my hearing isn't very good."

To this, Xiao Zhan simply laughed and said, "President Fa Ma, you're in great health! I didn't mishear you."

However, despite saying that, Xiao Zhan repeated what he had just said.

"This..." Fa Ma said with difficulty, "Xiao Clan Leader, the Alchemist Grand Meeting has its own rules. Alchemist over the age of thirty are not allowed to register."

"Therefore..." Fa Ma said, "Please forgive me Xiao Clan Leader!"

"Please rest assured, President Fa Ma," Xiao Zhan said nonchalantly. "My Xiao Clan's Fifth Grade Alchemist is naturally under thirty years old."

These words greatly shocked Fa Ma, and even his almost unchanging squinty eyes opened slightly. Fa Ma had no doubt that the Xiao Clan had Fifth Grade Alchemist.

After all, their strength is undeniable; recruiting a Fifth Grade Alchemist is a piece of cake for them!

However, he thought that the Fifth Grade Alchemist was quite old and would break the rules of the Alchemist Grand Meeting.

Furthermore, a Fifth Grade Alchemist would be a complete blow to the young Alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire, which would affect the fairness of the competition and damage the reputation of their Alchemist Guild. Therefore, they refused.

But to his surprise, the person was under thirty years old, which was hard for Fa Ma, an old man who had spent his whole life stagnating at the Fifth Rank, to accept.

Then some doubts arose.

"Since that's the case, Xiao Clan Leader, there's no need for such formalities. Just let that Alchemist participate directly. Why do you ask me to do you a favor?"

"It's nothing!" Xiao Zhan waved his hand. "I'm just worried that some important figures from the Jia Ma Empire might cause trouble for the country."

"Oh!"

Fa Ma understood. They were worried that these old guys were blind and harbored some ill intentions towards this suddenly appearing Fifth Grade Alchemist.

That's why Xiao Clan Leader specifically came to remind him.

After all, some of the contestants this time have quite extraordinary backgrounds, and there's a good chance that some people might have ulterior motives.

Since it didn't violate his principles and could even improve the quality of this Alchemist Grand Meeting, Fa Ma wouldn't have any objections.

"Please rest assured, Xiao Clan Leader, I will remind those old fellows."

"Then thank you very much, President Fa Ma." Xiao Zhan chuckled and cupped his hands in thanks.

"It should be me thanking Xiao Clan Leader for allowing me to meet such a talented young Alchemist," Fa Ma said with considerable emotion.

"Fifth Grade Alchemist at under thirty years old—that's an achievement even the legendary Pill King Gu He didn't attain!"

At that age, Gu He was only Fourth Rank Alchemist, yet he was still hailed as a rare Alchemist genius.

Now he is a revered figure in the Yun Lan Sect and the only Sixth Grade Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire.

Xiao Zhan simply smiled and ignored it. He wouldn't have brought out his own Alchemist if he didn't want to put some pressure on Yan Er!

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Yan pushed open the door to the room, his eyes slightly narrowed as he faced the rising sun.

"Little Yanzi, starting today you'll be making your debut before the entire Jia Ma Empire. How are you feeling?" Elder Yao's voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.

"Teacher, just you wait and see!" Xiao Yan said confidently.

"Good lad, being Tier 4 Intermediate Alchemist makes you quite confident!" the Elder Yao said with a chuckle.

Elder Yao was clearly quite satisfied with Xiao Yan's speed in breaking through to the Tier 4 Intermediate and even approaching the peak in just one month.

"Then let the people of the Jia Ma Empire see just how outstanding my disciple Yao Chen really is."

"So, the Alchemist Grand Meeting starts today?" Xiao Zhan was quite interested in this matter.

"Yes, the Third Young Master is using the alias Yan Xiao, Second Grade Alchemist." A voice emerged from the shadows.

"Second Grade Alchemist?" Xiao Zhan chuckled. "This kid really likes to play dumb to fool others!"

"Should the clan leader go and check on the Third Young Master?"

"No need!" Xiao Zhan waved his hand dismissively. "If Yan Er can't even get past the first two rounds, it just means he's still too green."

The tone shifted abruptly, "How's that kid Mountainless doing?"

Xiao Wu Yue, a Fifth Rank beginner Alchemist sent by the Xiao Clan, finally won the spot by virtue of his age after a fierce competition. He also changed his name to participate in this Alchemist Grand Meeting.

They were preparing to snipe their own Third Young Master.

"Mountainless, using the alias Qiu Shan, is Third Grade Alchemist and has already come to participate."

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan nodded, a mischievous smile on his face. This Alchemist Grand Meeting should be quite entertaining!

"It seems that Xiao Clan Leader has good news coming soon!" Just then, a cheerful voice rang in Xiao Zhan's ears.

Xiao Zhan frowned for a moment, then relaxed again. "Young friend Xiao Wu, have you had any impressions of your travels to the surrounding countries?"

"It's alright!" Xiao Wu thought for a moment, "Apart from the fact that the strength is completely different from that of Central Plains, everything else is basically the same."

Everywhere on the continent is the same circle. In Central Plains, Dou Sheng Expert live in seclusion, Dou Zun expert govern their respective regions, and Dou Zong and below powerhouses fight endlessly.

Among the many empires in the Northwest Continent, apart from the strongest, the Heavenly Serpent Empire, the Dou Zong experts are considered the pinnacle of power, the Dou Emperor dominates a region, and those below the Dou Wang level engage in endless slaughter.

Then she added, "However, Junior Sister is quite interested in the Poison Master of the Chu Yun Empire."

Poison Master from the Chu Yun Empire cultivate poison fighting Dou Qi are significantly stronger than other powerful individuals of the same level in other empires.

"Oh?" Xiao Zhan became interested. "I wonder if the two of you are interested in the Chu Yun Empire?" If the other party wanted to control the Chu Yun Empire, he would be very willing. It's better to keep the benefits within the family!

However, as Xiao Zhan expected, Xiao Wu refused, "Forget it, those Poison Masters' cultivation methods are all problematic, they're all short-lived, it's pointless."

"Furthermore, I just heard that the young master of the Xiao Clan is also participating in this Alchemist Grand Meeting!"

Xiao Wu said with a smile, "We were also very interested in that young man Yan Xiao at first. However, since he is a member of the Xiao Clan, I won't meddle in his affairs."

"Oh? You two have already been in contact with Yan Er?" Xiao Zhan asked in surprise.

"That's right!" Xiao Wu nodded. "He's at least an Alchemist with Exotic Fire, and he's worth training."

However, in response to Xiao Wu's words, Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "I wonder if the two of you know that the Medicine Venerable is on Yan Er's person."

"This..." Xiao Wu's lips twitched. "I really don't know." Xiao Wu was not good at probing Soul Body.

At first, he only knew that the Medicine Venerable was with the Xiao Clan, but he never expected that it was Yan Xiao!

"Young friend, don't you want to go and take a look?"

"Of course I want to!" Xiao Wu replied firmly.

"I was just here to say hello to Xiao Clan Leader. Now that my purpose has been achieved, I will not disturb you any longer."

"Goodbye!"

Looking at the spot where Xiao Wu had disappeared, Xiao Zhan felt a pang of melancholy. "Yan Er, the road ahead won't be easy!"