As soon as Xiao Yan returned to the Nalan Family residence, he found a vast table laden with delicacies. Everyone in the family was seated, waiting for him.
The dishes had been kept warm all along. Before Xiao Yan arrived, no one had dared touch their chopsticks. Having a whole gathering of elders wait for a junior like him left him unsure whether to laugh or cry.
"My dear boy, come, come! We've all been waiting for you." Nalan Jie personally rose to pour Xiao Yan some wine, leaving him rather overwhelmed by the honor.
"Old Master Nalan, what are you doing?"
"Hehe, my dear boy, your performance at the Alchemist Conference today truly opened our eyes. Most likely, no one but you will be taking the championship this time."
Nalan Jie had not been this happy in a long time. Not only had his poison been cured, but he had also gained such a formidable grandson-in-law.
Even if he kicked the bucket and ascended to heaven right now, he would probably still have a smile on his face.
His only remaining worry was Nalan Yanran. She had stayed at the Misty Cloud Sect these past few days and had not even been able to come watch the Alchemist Conference.
"This Alchemist Conference is teeming with experts. I'm confident about winning, but I wouldn't dare say the championship is definitely mine. All I can do is give it my all and leave no regrets." Xiao Yan smiled faintly and took his seat.
The two consecutive rounds had drained him considerably. Xiao Yan did not stand on ceremony and dug into the feast with hearty mouthfuls.
He ate two-thirds of the dishes on the table himself. Fortunately, he had a Dou Wang's cultivation; otherwise, he might not even have been able