Movements from All Sides Before the Pill Assembly

"Xinlan, what's wrong? Are you going back?"

While organizing sect affairs, Yi Huang noticed the figure lingering outside the door, turned around, and asked gently.

With the Pill Assembly gathering approaching, it also means that the Ye Family will soon begin the assessment required to retain their Elder positions.

Ye Xinlan's arrival was also within Yi Huang's expectations.

As Yi Huang expected, Ye Xinlan stepped forward, stood in front of Yi Huang, nodded, and said, "This student has come to bid farewell to the teacher! My family needs me to return."

"Little one, you have to work hard!" Yi Huang said with a smile, affectionately patting Ye Xinlan's head.

The latter nodded vigorously.

"When are you planning to go back? Do you need someone from the teacher to accompany you?"

"No need, thank you very much, teacher!" Ye Xinlan said with a bow. She was well aware that this was a private matter and that the power of the Langya Pavilion should not be used.

"Hmm..." Yi Huang nodded. "When do you plan to leave?"

We'll set off tomorrow.

"Alright!" Yi Huang flipped her hand, and a Scroll appeared in her palm. She handed it to Ye Xinlan. "Since the student is going to take the exam, I, as the teacher, naturally can't be stingy."

"Your Soul Strength has now reached the requirements for cultivating Soul Skill. Consider this a gift from your teacher to wish you success in your assessment."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xinlan's expression changed. Just as she was about to say something, Yi Huang quickly interrupted her, saying, "Don't refuse. These things are not valuable to the teacher."

Thank you, teacher!

"Master and disciple, is there anything else you need to thank?" Yi Huang waved her hand. "Go and prepare!"

"If possible, go and attend the Pill Assembly!" Yi Huang said gently.

"But..." Ye Xinlan looked troubled, "I will embarrass my teacher."

Ye Xinlan's Yao Tian is not top-notch, and she has only been learning from Yi Huang for the past few years.

He has only just broken through to the Seventh Grade High-Level Alchemist. Although this level is considered genius, he is more than capable of getting into the top three in the Elder's assessment.

However, it is absolutely impossible to stand out in the Central Plains Pill Assembly, where there are many powerful figures, or even achieve outstanding results.

Ye Xinlan also knew that as the disciple of Yi Huang, the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Langya Pavilion and Alchemy Grandmaster in the eyes of outsiders, she could not perform too poorly, otherwise she would definitely attract criticism, and her teacher Yi Huang would also be questioned.

Yi Huang naturally understood Ye Xinlan's concerns and comforted her, saying, "I have long since passed the stage where I need the affirmation of outsiders."

"Just go and participate, see where your alchemy skills stand in Central Plains. The important thing is participation!"

"Go ahead!" Yi Huang said casually, "Your teacher will be there to watch your competition at the Pill Assembly Conference!"

"Yes!" Ye Xinlan steeled her resolve. "Your disciple will do her best!"

Watching Ye Xinlan's departing figure, Yi Huang's eyes flickered. "Someone come here!"

"Deputy Pavilion Master!" A dark figure appeared silently before Yi Huang.

"Take my token and summon two Langya Guards to secretly protect Xinlan!" Yi Huang said coldly, throwing a Jade Pendant shaped like a Medicine Cauldron, which was quickly caught by Anying.

"Yes!"

Although this was Ye Xinlan's private matter, her status meant she couldn't return alone, and Xiao Han's power might not be enough to control everyone.

Even though the latter had some life-saving measures given to them by Yi Huang, it was no match for the attacks that might come from all directions.

"The Central Plains Pill Assembly, huh? It seems like it's been a long time since I've witnessed one!" Yi Huang said with a slight smile, her eyes narrowing.

As Yi Huang prepared to head to the Pill Assembly Gathering to join in the fun, Elder Yao was also looking at his satisfactory disciple Xiao Yan with satisfaction.

His clean and crisp black clothes accentuated his competence, and a hint of amusement played at the corners of his mouth, while his handsome face revealed a resolute expression.

Just recently, this very disciple of his ventured alone into the perilous Beast Region without seeking help from anyone. Even the Dou Zun expert who had been asked to protect him in secret was amazed by Xiao Yan's character and talent.

A year ago, he even won first place in the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly for their Starfall Pavilion. Now, this prized student is launching an attack on the Pill Assembly championship!

"Little Yanzi, you've broken through to the Eighth-Rank Alchemist?" Elder Yao asked kindly, his eyes filled with a smile.

"Teacher, I had a lucky breakthrough some time ago," Xiao Yan said with a calm smile.

Upon hearing this, the Elder Yao nodded in satisfaction. His disciple was excellent in every way, except for one flaw—he was too modest. He always used the phrase "by chance"!

The Elder Yao had boasted about this to the Pill Tower Three Giants more than once.

"The championship doesn't matter. This time, kick that old bastard Xuan Kongzi's disciple down for me," Elder Yao said like a playful old man.

"Teacher, this..."

Xiao Yan's lips twitched, and he thought to himself, "Is it really necessary to retaliate like this just because Senior Xuan Kongzi interrupted my good time with Master Xuan Yi a while ago?"

Moreover, Xiao Yan dared not say he was certain of victory against that vixen Cao Ying. Her Yao Tian was simply terrifying, and he still needed to focus on cultivation. The outcome was still uncertain!

"You Pill Assembly Gathering with your Martial Granduncle Feng this time." The smile on Elder Yao's lips gradually lost its warmth.

"I'll go ahead first; there are still some things to arrange."

"Teacher, are we going to make a move?" Xiao Yan asked calmly.

"Hmm!" The Elder Yao resumed his indifferent demeanor, saying without a care, "You just need to ensure that the champion of the Pill Assembly doesn't fall into the hands of the Soul Hall."

"As for the rest..."

"Leave it to me, your teacher!"

"Yes, teacher! I will not let you down." When the Soul Hall was mentioned, Xiao Yan's face also turned cold. Thanks to the Soul Hall, the Xiao Clan had been having a very difficult time these past few years!

Even the Starfall Pavilion, which Xiao Yan had joined, was affected. Over the years, Xiao Yan had dealt with the Protector of the Soul Hall quite a bit in the Starfall Pavilion.

If given the opportunity, Xiao Yan would not mind letting the other party try out his newly comprehended Exotic Fire Dou Technique.

"With the Human Hall destroyed and the Nine Great Heavenly Venerates Venerables dead, one can imagine..."

"Even the Soul Hall would feel the pinch!" Elder Yao's eyes flashed with a cold light.

"No, it seems their Second Heavenly Venerable Saint Gu You, has already been killed by a powerful figure. They haven't even found out who the murderer is yet, leaving only the Great Heavenly Venerate. That's a real boon for that old ghost Gu You!"

Soul Hall.

In the deep, dimly lit hall, a hoarse and terrifying voice echoed, "Mu Gu, this plan must succeed; failure is not an option."

"Otherwise, you know the consequences, right?"

"Hehehe~"

Upon hearing this, Old Man Mu Gu was bowing and obeying the order, trembled and said even more respectfully, "Please rest assured, Lord Hall Master, this time I will definitely retrieve the Three Thousand Burning Flames for the Palace."

"Even if it doesn't work..." Old Man Mu Gu's face turned ruthless, and he said in a sinister tone, "The Three Thousand Burning Flames, once unsealed, should be able to keep those old guys in the Pill Tower busy."

"Hehehe~" Seemingly extremely satisfied with Old Man Mu Gu's answer, "Very good, don't disappoint this Hall Master!"

"Yes!"

Pill Tower.

Xuan Kongzi solemnly instructed his nonchalant disciple, "You must strive for the championship in this Pill Assembly."

After saying that, he subconsciously added, "At least don't lose to Xiao Yan of the Starfall Pavilion."

"Do you understand?"

That damned old man, always showing off how excellent his disciples are in front of him. He accepts cultivation as just a side job.

Xuan Kongzi didn't believe in this nonsense. Could the disciples he trained through his old profession of alchemy be worse than that old guy's disciples?

Cao Ying rolled her eyes, her alluring face revealing that she was clearly aware of the complicated relationship between them.

Thinking of Xiao Yan's aloof demeanor towards her, Cao Ying's lips curled into a smile. This was the first time her charm had been thwarted by a man, and she was quite interested in him, saying with great enthusiasm, "Understood, Teacher! We'll make sure that Xiao Yan suffers!"

"Very good!" Xuan Kongzi nodded in satisfaction, looking very energetic.

And so, the grand event that was about to begin, the Central Plains Pill Assembly, gradually became a huge vortex, slowly opening its gaping maw to devour everything without anyone knowing.