The Pill Assembly Approaches

Just when Xiao Han thought he would have a long period of leisure...

"Ahem~" Feeling the gaze fixed on him, Xiao Han finally couldn't stand it any longer and asked:

"Huang'er, is there something you need?"

Then, with a rather narcissistic look, he examined himself and flashed what he thought was a handsome smile, "Could it be that you've noticed your husband has become even more dashing?"

"Tch!" Yi Huang rolled her eyes at Xiao Han, then laughed and scolded, "Narcissistic!"

He then threw a Scroll at Xiao Han's face, saying, "Here you go!"

"This is..." Xiao Han opened the Scroll with some confusion.

Yi Huang, standing to the side, said jealously, "You have such a discerning eye; you can spot any kind of genius."

Xiao Han habitually patted herself on the back, saying, "Of course! Just look at what kind of person your husband is. He has such discerning eyes; even without cultivation, he can rise to a high position in the Northwest Empire solely based on his insight!"

"Go away!" Yi Huang slapped Xiao Han in an annoyed tone. "You've got some nerve!"

Xiao Han stopped joking around and quietly looked at the contents of the Scroll, which recorded the adventures of the top young geniuses of the Xiao Clan in Central Plains.

And the one leading them was none other than Xiao Yan. Although the current situation has changed somewhat, Xiao Yan's status as the chosen one of destiny has not changed at all, and his growth rate remains as terrifying as ever.

Even with Xiao Han's discerning eye, he couldn't find a single flaw. He had initially thought that Xiao Yan's early arrival in Central Plains, with a large group of powerful elders protecting him, would lead to his overly smooth growth and a lack of maturity.

But the former did something that others found unbelievable, yet Xiao Han was quite satisfied with—venturing into the Beast Region!

Xiao Yan first appeared in Langtian City, which is quite close to the Beast Region. His cultivation level was only Six-Star Dou Emperor. This cultivation level might not be low for his age, but if he wanted to use this to make a name for himself in the Beast Region...

This was something that even Xiao Han and his two companions wouldn't dare to do back then when they joined forces. Although Xiao Han knew that the Starfall Pavilion would send people to protect them, given their limited resources, they estimated that a Dou Zun expert would be the most they could manage.

Even without provoking the Three Great Families, if Xiao Yan were to encounter a slightly stronger Magical Beast race, his life in the Beast Region, which is extremely hostile to humans, would not be easy.

It's truly remarkable that this kid was able to stay in the Beast Region for nearly half a year! During that time, Xiao Yan's performance was quite mature and experienced, comparable to that of Rogue Cultivator Expert who had been wandering around the Central Plains for many years.

This is also what Yi Huang admires about Xiao Han —his judgment of people is too accurate! Even when Xiao Yan was still a child, Xiao Han showed considerable respect for him.

Yi Huang didn't understand Xiao Han's thoughts at first. At that time, Xiao Yan had only shown decent talent, and in Yi Huang's opinion, he wasn't top-tier, yet Xiao Han had a mysterious confidence about him.

However, through understanding Xiao Yan's growth experience, Yi Huang gradually discovered how terrifying the latter was.

Putting aside his talent, his temperament alone is beyond the reach of ordinary people. He seizes almost every opportunity to become stronger, and coupled with Xiao Yan's uncanny luck, he often encounters various opportunities at just the right time.

This caused Xiao Yan's strength to increase at an extremely terrifying rate, and he broke through to the Three-Star Dou Zong level in just half a year in the Beast Region.

Not long after, he became the hidden trump card of the Starfall Pavilion at the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly, and won the tournament championship with an overwhelming victory.

Besides Xiao Yan, Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and others also displayed remarkable talent and character. It can be said that the current generation of the Xiao Clan is arguably the most outstanding generation of its kind compared to previous generations!

"The Central Plains Pill Assembly is about to begin!" Thinking this, Yi Huang announced the news.

Xiao Han raised an eyebrow and smiled, "What, does our Grandmaster Alchemist Yi Huang want to experience that feeling?"

"Damn it!" Yi Huang was instantly enraged and slammed her flaming fist down hard. Wasn't this just rubbing salt in the wound?

"Alright, alright, it's my fault, okay!" Xiao Han raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, but he couldn't stop teasing himself.

As an exchange conference hosted by the Pill Tower, the largest Alchemist force in Central Plains, the Pill Assembly was of considerable scale. However, during Xiao Han's time, Yi Huang's generation was too weak to participate in the Pill Assembly only once every thirty years.

After Xiao Han disappeared, he was busy with affairs, his feet barely touching the ground every day. His alchemy and cultivation fell behind, and he had no time for anything else.

Therefore, winning the Pill Assembly might be the biggest regret in Yi Huang's life Ninth Grade Alchemist.

Xiao Han's joking remark is like rubbing salt into a wound!

However, Xiao Han's expression quickly changed, and his tone was filled with guilt. "Back then, you suffered so much!"

Although the missing hundred years brought Xiao Han tremendous opportunities, it also undeniably created a considerable crisis for Yi Huang and the others.

If it weren't for Yi Huang's strenuous efforts to maintain it, it's uncertain whether Langya Pavilion would still exist today. Just thinking about it makes Xiao Han feel a chill.

Yi Huang smiled dismissively at this, patted Xiao Han's lowered head, and said as if coaxing a child, "You're here now, aren't you?"

"It's great now! Langya Pavilion has become Super faction standing tall in Central Plains, just as we envisioned, and no one dares to provoke it anymore. This is all thanks to you!"

Xiao Han raised his hand and grasped Yi Huang's slender, jade-like hand, smiling as he said, "This is the result of our joint efforts!"

The atmosphere on the field gradually became ambiguous, and the distance between the two grew closer. Just as Xiao Han was about to take it a step further, an annoying voice rang out from outside the courtyard:

"Teacher, I've come to see you!"

Yi Huang quickly moved away, covering her flushed face with her hands to cool it down, and then vanished without a trace in a flash. Xiao Han was left standing there, his face grim.

When Xiao Wu appeared in Xiao Han's field of vision, a faint killing intent rose from Xiao Han, making the former shiver involuntarily.

He asked cautiously, "Teacher?"

Xiao Han silently repeated "This is my disciple" countless times in his heart, and finally managed to suppress the killing intent in his heart.

Result...

"Teacher, may I go out to gain experience?" Xiao Wu asked with a slightly expectant voice.

"You wicked disciple, take this shot!"

A chilling cold erupted from the courtyard, accompanied by Xiao Wu's screams.

Xiao Han was already Child Flame that his good deed had been interrupted. And now, Xiao Wu dared to suggest going out for training?

In this era where Dou Sheng Expert are almost impossible to find, where on the continent could a One-Star Dou Sheng find a place to train? To put it nicely, they just want to go out and have some fun!

Because of this trivial matter, he ruined his teacher's good time, and Xiao Wu is bound to get a good beating.

Finally, looking at Xiao Wu, who had grown a bit more, Xiao Han felt his frustration dissipate considerably. He said with a playful tone, "You want to go out and gain experience?"

After enduring a severe beating, Xiao Wu quickly shook his head; he still planned to live a few more years!

"Sigh!" Xiao Han patted Xiao Wu's shoulder, saying nonchalantly, "It's alright, I've agreed!"

Really? Xiao Wu looked at Xiao Han with a skeptical gaze.

"I'm not lying to you!" Xiao Han said, expressing his sincerity.

"Kid, go and gain experience! I'll give you an unforgettable memory!"

Xiao Han thought to himself with a ferocious expression.

"Are you the only one?"

"And Xian'er too!"

Xiao Han got hard again. His unfilial disciple actually tried to steal his own cabbage. His crime deserved to be punished!

"Alright!" Xiao Han said calmly. "You two go to the Ancient Desolate Domain first, then to the Wildlands Region!"

"I'll write you a letter of introduction, and have the Heavenly Barbarian Sect in the Wildlands Region act as your guide!"

"How was it?" Xiao Han asked with a "gentle" smile. "I've treated you well, haven't I?"

As Xiao Han's little apprentice who had outwitted and outmaneuvered him repeatedly, Xiao Wu knew that the contents of this letter of introduction were probably not good.

But the "opportunity" to go out and explore is right in front of you...

Xiao Wu gritted his teeth, "I will obey your orders, teacher!"

"Very good!" Xiao Han said with a smile, "You will have two years to go on this training trip!"

"Protect your Xian'er sister Xian'er!"

"Yes!" Xiao Wu replied cheerfully, having heard that he could have two years of freedom outside, even if he was tricked.