"This is... the Palace Master!"
"No, no, no, it should be Qin Xu!"
The two screamed in surprise one after the other, their expressions changing drastically. Even the way they addressed each other changed, which made Xiao Yan unable to help but reveal a mocking sneer.
These two guys were so righteous earlier, saying they would never betray their sect, but now that they've seen Qin Xu's corpse, they've immediately changed their tune. It's truly laughable.
However, the others present had no time to pay attention to the subtle details in the two men's words. Although they did not recognize Qin Xu, they could tell from the shocked expressions on the faces of the two palace masters and the words they spoke that the corpse Xiao Yan had thrown out was indeed Qin Xu. This confirmed what Xiao Yan had said earlier: Qin Xu was dead, and the Northern Wasteland Hall could be considered completely destroyed!
With the death of Qin Xu, the Palace Master of the Northern Wasteland Hall, these Dou Di experts alone cannot uphold the reputation of the Northern Wasteland Hall. Furthermore, if they continue to rely on the name of the Northern Wasteland Hall, they will likely attract the attention of their enemies immediately. At that time, without the protection of the Origin Transformation Realm expert, the Palace Masters of the East and West Palaces will probably be killed by various forces in no time.
Therefore, what they lack most right now is the protection of a supreme expert. Only with this protective umbrella can the remaining forces behind them be preserved, and only then can they and their families have a chance to survive. Otherwise, they may have no place to stay in the Northern Region.
"This Fang Tonghui, greets the Sect Master!"
"Your subordinate Liu Cheng greets the Sect Master!"
Having figured this out, the two palace masters immediately bowed to Xiao Yan, their faces full of respect. Their demeanor was impeccable. However, Xiao Yan was very clear about this. As the saying goes, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature." Although these two were quick to change their tune, at least for now, they were not yet worthy of being called members of his Xiao Gate. Therefore, they could be used, but not completely trusted.
"Hehe, get up. Since you two have acknowledged yourselves as members of my Xiao Gate, I hope you will abide by my rules from now on. Otherwise, I can't guarantee I won't accidentally harm you one day."
Although Xiao Yan had a smile on his face, the words he uttered sent a chill down the spines of the two men. When that invisible pressure descended upon them, their fear intensified.
Cold sweat quickly rolled down their foreheads, and the two of them bowed to Xiao Yan once again without daring to raise their heads.
"My two subordinates will absolutely serve me loyally and diligently in the future, so as to bring glory to the Xiao Gate!"
"Hehe, that's good, that's good. However, I always act according to principles. If anyone violates the rules of my Xiao Gate in the future, don't blame me for being ruthless."
When the two looked up, they were horrified to find that Xiao Yan had appeared in front of them at some point. He was smiling at them, and his dark eyes sent chills down their spines.
"Rest assured, Sect Leader, if anyone dares to violate the rules of our Xiao Gate in the future, you won't need to lift a finger; the two of us will punish them. And if any foreign enemies invade, we will make them understand the might of our Xiao Gate!"
The two men spoke with righteous indignation, their faces displaying passionate fervor. They reached out and ripped off their brocade robes bearing the insignia of the Northern Wasteland Hall, their actions appearing quite professional.
"Haha, that would be best, of course. Anyone loyal to my Xiao Gate Xiao Yan certainly not be treated unfairly. I see that both of you have already reached the Late-Stage Nine-Star Dou Di, and you must be only one step away from the Origin Transformation Realm... Coincidentally, I have a recipe for a fifth-grade pill, the Origin Gathering Pill. If you refine it, I believe your strength will definitely advance even further..."
" Origin Gathering Pill! Could it be that the sect leader is also an alchemist?"
Before Xiao Yan could finish speaking, the two people in front of him immediately showed expressions of surprise. Origin Gathering Pill, a fifth-grade pill, is said to be able to allow Nine-Star Dou Di level expert to condense Origin Pearl in his body, thereby advancing to the Origin Transformation Realm. In the past, they had no ability to come into contact with Fifth-Tier Alchemist, so naturally they had no way to obtain such a pill. However, they did not expect that Xiao Yan would actually say such a thing.
If they could each obtain a Origin Gathering Pill, their cultivation would surely advance to the Origin Transformation Realm, saving them a considerable amount of cultivation time!
Of course, what shocked them even more was that Xiao Yan actually released Heavenly Flames right in front of them, along with his terrifying Spiritual Strength. All of these were proof of his identity as an alchemist.
"Hiss..."
Upon seeing this scene, the two men were immediately shocked when they recalled the previous battle and the death of Qin Xu. Not only did Xiao Yan possess terrifying combat power surpassing that of the Late Origin Transformation Realm expert, he was also able to become a Fifth-Tier Alchemist at the same time. This truly doubled the shock in their hearts!
Thinking about it this way, it's not so shameful for Qin Xu and the Southern Hall to die at Xiao Yan's hands, after all, the latter's strength is just too terrifying!
"Of course, I can either refine pills or not, but whether or not they are needed is not up to me. Are you two clear about that?"
After retracting the Heavenly Flames, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and hesitantly put away the pill formula he held in his other hand. The inexplicable words he uttered made the two people in front of him inwardly scoff. Xiao Yan's actions were entirely a case of giving a slap on the wrist and then offering a treat. It was really hard to see that such a person could handle things in a young man.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Yi Xian and Cai'er arrived at Xiao Yan's side from behind. Only then did Fang Tonghui and Liu Cheng turn their attention to the two of them. Previously, their eyes had been focused on Xiao Yan and the Northern King, and they had overlooked the presence of these two. Upon seeing them now, their hearts immediately tightened.
The girl, whose face still held a hint of childishness yet possessed an indifferent expression, was not outwardly discernible, but the two could clearly sense from the faint aura emanating from her body that she was actually a Middle Origin Transformation Realm expert!
Such a young Origin Transformation Realm expert!
The two couldn't help but exchange a glance, both deeply shocked, before turning their gazes back to Xiao Yi Xian.
Compared to the former, the latter's cultivation level was undoubtedly much lower, only Three-Star Dou Di. However, despite this, the unrestrained sinister aura emanating from her made the two men's hearts tighten. That aura was definitely not feigned, yet it was enough to make them feel alarmed. From this alone, they could be certain that this woman was definitely not an ordinary person.
Of course, among these three, the one who terrified them the most was undoubtedly Xiao Yan. Whether it was his temperament or his strength, he far surpassed his peers. After a brief moment of reflection, the two realized that following such a genius might not be such a bad thing after all.