The sudden sound made Xiao Yan's body stiffen abruptly. A chill ran through him, and he almost subconsciously mobilized his internal Origin Qi. His dark eyes quickly scanned the surrounding environment. However, to his surprise, even with his current cultivation level and Spiritual Strength, he could not detect the source of the person's aura for the time being!
" Yuan Zun expert!"
Xiao Yan immediately thought to himself, "Even I can't easily detect Yuan Zun, this person's strength must be extraordinary!"
His thoughts raced, and after a few breaths, Xiao Yan took a deep breath. As he exhaled, the clenched fist under his sleeve slowly relaxed. Then, his eyes narrowed, and a Heavenly Flames surged and filled the depths of his pupils. His sharp gaze began to search once more.
Although they did not know what the other party intended to do, this was, after all, the Pill Tower. Even a Yuan Zun expert might not dare to make a move against them here, not to mention that Xiao Ming was stationed in the manor below.
However, after investigating, Xiao Yan's brows furrowed even more deeply. The opponent's Spiritual Strength far surpassed his own, and if the opponent intended to hide, even if he exhausted all his means, he probably wouldn't be able to find any trace of them.
However, as Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the area of the city below the previous Pill Lightning, a faint premonition spread through his heart. After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Yan's gaze finally focused, and he tentatively asked in a cold voice:
" Xu Qinghe?"
"It's me."
A somewhat subdued voice came again, and Xiao Yan cautiously asked:
"Is something the matter?"
Xu Qinghe continued:
Before I came here, my master asked me to ask you for something.
What is it?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression froze for a moment, then as if he had just realized something, his face darkened, and the Heavenly Flames within his body gathered in his palms.
The only things Xiao Yan could think of besides the Heavenly Flames could pique the interest of Yuan Sheng expert were probably the Tou She Ancient God Jade!
Although it is unknown how they obtained information about this item, if Xu Qinghe takes action for it, then Xiao Yan will have no choice but to fight to the death to protect this Tou She Ancient God Jade!
However, Xu Qinghe's next words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing Xiao Yan's worries.
"Did you receive the bronze badge that the Huo Zhu was given to you?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression froze instantly. After a few seconds of stunned silence, the Huo Zhu of Huo Zhu entrusting him with something when he devoured the Fallen Heart Flame surfaced in his mind. At that time, Huo Zhu had indeed entrusted him with a badge to pass on to a person named Liu Ya.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan slowed down the circulation of his internal Origin Qi slightly, nodded, and said:
"Indeed, this item is now in my possession."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan stretched out a hand, and between his fingers, an ancient-looking, rusty badge appeared in his palm.
"In that case, Mr. Xiao Yan, could you please hand it over to me?"
Xu Qinghe asked rather politely, but Xiao Yan shook his head and said:
"I'm sorry, but I was entrusted with this task and should return it in person."
Upon hearing this, the person opposite fell silent for a moment. Xiao Yan then covered his palm with his lowered sleeve and put the badge away again with a flick of his wrist. It seemed that Xu Qinghe valued this badge quite a bit.
"I shouldn't return empty-handed, as instructed by my master."
As soon as the words were spoken, Xiao Yan immediately felt a chilling aura fill the world around him, as if countless killing intents would attack him if he dared to refute them again.
This situation immediately aroused a sense of crisis in Xiao Yan's heart. He quickly mobilized the Origin Qi in his body as if facing a formidable enemy, and his fingers gripped the Storage Ring. The Northern King inside was also ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
After a long pause, Xiao Yan finally heard a soft sigh, followed by a relieved expression:
"Alright, I won't make things difficult for you. Now that I've confirmed that this item is in your possession, my trip wasn't in vain. I just hope you can keep the badge safe and return it as soon as possible."
"Must."
Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, then nodded affirmatively. After a moment of silence, the eerie atmosphere in the sky also quietly dissipated without anyone noticing.
After waiting a moment, Xiao Yan confirmed that Xu Qinghe had left, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Xu Qinghe was mindful that this was the territory of the Pill Tower; otherwise, in that situation, Xiao Yan wouldn't have been confident he could contend with him.
With a thought, the black curtain behind him instantly condensed, and in a flash, Xiao Yan's figure was submerged in a dark void. When he reappeared, he was already back in his room.
Only now did Xiao Yan's tense emotions finally relax completely, and he couldn't help but feel a deep shock at what he had just heard.
The fact that a powerful organization like the Heavenly Yuan Zong had sent someone to approach him, despite having a reason, still made Xiao Yan feel uneasy.
And that badge, such an inconspicuous object. Considering how casually Huo Zhu handed it to him, who would have thought it would be associated with a powerhouse at the Yuan Sheng level? It's truly unbelievable!
Facing an almost unknown powerhouse is not a reassuring experience. Even though Xiao Yan is backed by the Xiao Clan, he still feels powerless against an existence like the Heavenly Yuan Zong.
As a result, Xiao Yan now had an even greater desire for strength!
If he wants to gain a foothold in front of the Heavenly Yuan Zong and face them head-on, then finding Heavenly Flames is the right way for him!
Therefore, meeting the Pill Tower Ancestor and obtaining information about the Heavenly Flames has become Xiao Yan's only goal at present, but the prerequisite for all of this is to first win the Pill Gathering!
In the silent room, Xiao Yan stood quietly, his dark eyes blazing with fiery passion, which, combined with the creaking of his fist beneath his sleeves, seemed ready to burst forth.
Xu Qinghe's appearance not only put immense pressure on Xiao Yan, but also fueled his desire for the championship of the Pill Gathering. Although his Spiritual Strength had not yet broken through to the eighth level, he believed that with the Soul Secret Technique Ten Thousand Seas Return to the Ruins, he might have the power to fight against him at the Pill Gathering!
Moreover, there's still more than a month until the Pill Gathering begins...
After some thought, Xiao Yan let out another long sigh, turned around and sat cross-legged on the bed. As his face returned to calm, he slowly closed his eyes, and as his thoughts turned, a vast stream of information from the depths of his memory was revisited.
" Creation Pill..."
Xiao Yan murmured to himself, having already made his decision.
Now that we have encountered Xu Qinghe, Tier Eight Alchemist, the potential to win this year's Pill Gathering Competition is already clear. If we want to win, we must use an eighth-level pill!
The Creation Pill is Xiao Yan's most powerful proof of himself!