The Alchemist Tournament Begins, the North Dragon King Arrives in the Beast Region (Double Chapter)

Jia Ma Empire, Imperial Capital, Alchemist Tournament.

At Fa Ma's command, the alchemists below all began refining their pills.

Xiao Yan's heavenly flame once again awed everyone around him.

When a heavenly flame appeared, all other flames bowed in submission. That was no joke, and the spectacle was indeed a feast for the eyes.

Heavenly flames were rare even in the Central Plains, let alone in the tiny Jia Ma Empire, among people who had seen so little of the world. Thus, in the center of the square, Xiao Yan stole all the limelight.

In the stands, Ya Fei was delighted to see Xiao Yan standing head and shoulders above the rest. After all, he was a good friend she had known for several years, and he had helped her before.

Moreover, she had only been able to return to the Imperial Capital because the pills Xiao Yan had supplied in previous years had dramatically improved her sales.

Beside her, Wang Chao's lips also curved slightly. Although he was not a member of the Xiao Clan, Xiao He held him in high regard, so he had learned about Xiao Yan from Xiao He. He also knew that quite a few people higher up had been keeping an eye on Xiao Yan.

Naturally, Wang Chao watched him with the utmost goodwill.

"Miss Ya Fei, who do you think will win this Alchemist Tournament? Is there anyone you favor?"

Beside her, Jia Xingtian asked with a genial smile.

Ya Fei smiled at his question. Her beauty and allure, enough to topple cities and kingdoms, drew many sidelong glances. Mu Zhan of the Mu Family, in particular, nearly had his eyes fall out of their sockets.

Mu Zhan had always been quite taken with Ya Fei, and had even spread word in the