" Elder Xuan, that Mo Zhai from earlier doesn't seem to be from the Alchemist Guild in the Ancient Wilderness City!"
Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile at Elder Xuan, and Elder Xuan naturally understood the meaning behind his words.
With a smile, Elder Xuan said to Xiao Yan as they walked:
"That fellow, heh heh, thinks he's got some skills and wants to befriend me, hoping to curry favor with my Cloud-Hidden Pavilion. Hmph, with his meager abilities, he's only somewhat capable here. Once we get to the capital, what will he be but a clown?"
Although Xiao Yan didn't speak when he heard this, he could tell from it what level these so-called High-Level Alchemist were at.
While observing Mo Zhai, Xiao Yan noticed that Mo Zhai was also a Second-Tier Alchemist. Moreover, according to Xiao Yan's soul perception, Mo Zhai's Spiritual Strength was probably a level stronger than Wei Yi of the Alchemist Guild.
And it was precisely because of this that Xiao Yan felt even more pressured by Elder Xuan's words.
Elder Xuan was an old-fashioned man; although Xiao Yan was behind him, he still noticed this subtle change. He immediately smiled and said:
"You don't need to feel pressured. The reason I called him a clown is because all his skills were acquired over most of his life, and he'll hardly improve any further. You're different, though. You're young, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to expand your skills in the future. This southwestern border won't stop you."
Xiao Yan understood what was going on, smiled noncommittally, and continued listening to Elder Xuan's explanation.
"That guy is an alchemist from Nanlin City. Nanlin City, like the Ancient Wilderness City, is considered a major city on the border. However, compared to the state capital, it's still far inferior. As for his coming to the Ancient Wilderness City, he's probably here for the Alchemist Grand Meeting. Knowing his personality, he'll likely be met with a barrage of sarcastic remarks."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, and a surge of excitement welled up in his heart. If it were the Alchemist Grand Meeting, he would like to have a good look at Mo Zhai's abilities. This was the first time he had encountered High-Level Alchemist!
"Hehe, Brother Yan Xiao will also be attending the Alchemist Grand Meeting, right?"
Feeling the intense heat emanating from Xiao Yan behind him, Elder Xuan smiled again and slowly spoke.
"Hehe, if I have the opportunity to compete with High-Level Alchemist, I certainly won't let it slip by easily."
As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Xuan chuckled, paused, and turned to Xiao Yan with a smile:
"Oh ho, we've arrived. Since we're here, I won't go up. The sect leader is waiting for you inside. Go on."
As soon as Elder Xuan finished speaking, before Xiao Yan could make a move, his figure slowly became illusory and disappeared in front of Xiao Yan.
At this moment, the huge weight that had been hanging over Xiao Yan's heart became even heavier. Finally, he was going to see that person again!
With a slight smirk, Xiao Yan let out a long sigh before slowly lifting his foot and stepping onto the sixth floor of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion.
"Tread"
Finally reaching the sixth floor, however, it looked completely different from the floors below, with only various kinds of furniture in sight.
At this moment, in front of Xiao Yan's window, there stood a figure standing quietly. Due to the sunlight, Xiao Yan could not see the figure's appearance clearly, and because of this, Xiao Yan became even more nervous.
"What's wrong? It's just an invitation to dinner, why are you so nervous? You weren't nervous at all when facing Eight-Star Half-Emperor, but you're so nervous about me today, hehe, Brother Yan Xiao."
"Well..."
Before he could even make out the figure, the other person had already spoken. Upon hearing that clear voice, Xiao Yan's expression froze slightly. Why did that voice sound so familiar?
A moment later, Xiao Yan's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared in surprise at the figure slowly turning around in front of him. He wanted to say something, but due to his fluctuating emotions, he remained silent for a long time.
The figure looked at Xiao Yan with a grin, as if it were all expected.
Luo Jin!
"Haha, Brother Yan Xiao, you've been doing pretty well after a few months!"
After a long while, Xiao Yan finally uttered two words. Luo Jin looked at Xiao Yan with a smile and laughed loudly, completely forgetting his status in the eyes of outsiders.
"Hey, I never expected it would be you who invited me. I thought you were some old codger. To be able to build such a large force, I really underestimated you!"
Upon recognizing his identity, Xiao Yan felt immediately relieved, and his words carried a joking tone, making the relationship between the two even more harmonious.
"Haha, I don't have that much ability. I'm just using my family's influence. These people are all my father's confidants, otherwise things wouldn't be going so smoothly."
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart. Instead, he smiled and said:
"Brother Luo Jin, you probably invited me here today for more than just a meal, right?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Jin smiled, waved his sleeve, and invited Xiao Yan to take a seat.
"Brother Yan Xiao, you're overthinking it. I, Ma Ri, promised you that if you participated in the Alchemist Grand Meeting, I would definitely be there. Today, I just wanted to meet you beforehand."
Xiao Yan remained noncommittal. Although Luo Jin hadn't explicitly stated it, there must be some hidden reason. However, Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry. Since Luo Jin had already invited him, he would naturally find an opportunity to explain.
Luo Jin joined in with a few laughs and jokes, and then the two of them, without any restraint, began to feast on the food and wine on the table.
After a hearty meal and drinks, the two were quite tipsy. Of course, given their strength, they wouldn't get drunk even from strong liquor, so this was nothing to them.
At this point, Xiao Yan knew in his heart that the main topic had arrived.
"Brother Yan Xiao, haha, to be honest, I really do have something I'd like to discuss with Yan Xiao today."
Xiao Yan slightly lifted his sleepy eyelids, gently put down the wine glass in his hand, tilted his head, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Luo Jin with a look of doubt.
"The movement Dou Technique you displayed in the sky that day, if I'm not mistaken, should have been the Heavenly Severing Steps, which have been lost for a hundred years, right?"
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and his delicate brows furrowed involuntarily, as if he had instantly sobered up.
"Yes, but why are you interested in this? Someone of your status shouldn't lack agility Dou Technique."
Luo Jin smiled, his eyes gleaming, and said:
"I'm not looking for the Heavenly Severing Steps, but rather what it's related to— the Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb!"
With a slight narrowing of his eyes, Xiao Yan couldn't help but utter the words aloud once more.
" The Heavenly Severing Ancient Tomb!"