" Master Xu, it's been years, and your temper hasn't calmed down at all."
The soft, seductive voice sounded alluring, but even with the old man's composure, he couldn't help but feel a surge of fear beneath it.
Fighting is forbidden inside the Thousand Medicine Pavilion. This is a rule known to everyone in Yan City. Of course, even though this old man is not from Yan City, he knows that no one has been able to break this rule so far.
For no other reason than the red-dressed woman who slowly appeared in everyone's sight at this moment, the owner of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion, a true Dou Di powerhouse!
Even though Xu Songming was Second-Tier Alchemist, he was still insignificant compared to Jin Yao. After all, only pills made by Third-Tier Alchemist could make Dou Di powerhouse's heart flutter.
"Hehe, Master Jin, how have you been? It's been several years, and you've become even more charming and captivating. As for us... Suiyue waits for no one; we've grown old!"
With his old eyes narrowed, Xu Songming raised his gaze and looked at Jin Yao, whose delicate body slowly appeared in the next room. A sigh appeared on his old face.
"Hehe, Master Xu, I don't want to hear or say any more pleasantries, but I still hope you can back down now. I already know the general outline of this matter. It was your granddaughter who went too far. If you get hurt over such a small thing, my Thousand Medicine Pavilion doesn't have enough medicinal herbs to compensate you."
Jin Yao's gentle voice caused many of the men who had accompanied her to blush, but Xu Songming was instantly enraged by her words.
He could ignore what happened between the two girls, but the kid behind Jin Yao had Xu Songming him lose Elder Zhang. If he didn't teach that kid a lesson today, wouldn't he be ridiculed in the future?
"Hmph, Master Jin, I advise you not to get involved in this matter."
With his eyelids slightly lowered, Xu Songming's old, gloomy eyes gleamed with a cold light as he spoke in a somber tone.
Upon hearing this, Jin Yao curled her red lips into a mocking smile, her fair wrist twirling as she casually toyed with a strand of her hair. Then, she looked at Xu Songming and spoke in a detached tone:
" Xu Songming, a Second-Tier Alchemist, do you really think you're something special? In my Thousand Medicine Pavilion, let alone you, even Dou Di would have to follow my rules. Xu Songming, do you think you have the right to order me around with your mere Eight-Star Half-Emperor strength?!"
As Jin Yao finished speaking, her beautiful eyes snapped up, her icy gaze piercing Xu Songming like a sharp sword. In just one glance, the latter recoiled in panic.
" Jin Yao! Times have changed. Do you really think my alchemy skills haven't improved over the years? Let me tell you the truth, I've already touched the barrier of Third-Tier Alchemist. I believe that in less than two months, I'll be able to officially become Third-Tier Alchemist. At that time, you can forget about..."
"Hehehe... I thought you had already broken through, but it turns out you're only close. Even so, you still haven't broken through yet. In the end, you're still just a Second-Tier Alchemist."
Before Xu Songming could finish speaking, Jin Yao interrupted him with a cold laugh. The disdain in her words enraged Xu Songming.
" Jin Yao! Don't think that just because you're Dou Di, I'm afraid of you. I've already contacted another Dou Di. If you dare to stop me today, I will definitely lead my men to raze your Thousand Medicine Pavilion to the ground in three months!"
"You? Believe me, this master will make sure you never leave here alive! You'll never have a chance to break through to the Third-Tier Alchemist!"
The words, filled with resentment, had barely left her lips when Jin Yao let out a cold snort. At the same time, an extremely terrifying invisible pressure instantly condensed in front of Jin Yao, carrying an unparalleled and terrifying aura, and fiercely bombarded Xu Songming.
Without warning, the terrifying aura and oppressive force slammed into Xu Songming before he could react.
"Bang!"
With a loud bang, a single burst of powerful aura easily blasted Xu Songming away, piercing through the entire partition from front to back. At the same time, the entire partition trembled slightly.
"Pfft..."
When Xu Songming stopped abruptly, his face deathly pale, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. His expression became increasingly ferocious and venomous.
" Jin Yao! You dare kill me?! I am a member of the Alchemist Alliance, you..."
"A Second-Tier Alchemist? I can kill him without a second thought. What can the Alchemist Alliance do to me?"
"You!"
Hearing Jin Yao's unwavering words, Xu Songming finally couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.
Jin Yao is a genuine Dou Di powerhouse. A powerhouse of this level is among the top in the entire Western Region. Although the Alchemist Alliance is strong, it would never seek revenge against a Dou Di powerhouse for a Second-Tier Alchemist. If Jin Yao really kills him today, he will have died in vain.
"Alright... Jin Yao, you wait! Three months from now..."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, don't think that just because you've reached the Third-Tier Alchemist in three months, you can run rampant in my Thousand Medicine Pavilion. Let me tell you, the gentleman standing behind me right now is a Third-Tier Alchemist. If you think you can handle him, then in three months, I'll be waiting for Master Xu's arrival in Yan City!"
Before Xu Songming could finish his harsh words, Jin Yao's next words caused his expression to freeze instantly. When he looked up, Jin Yao moved her delicate body to clear the way for everyone present. Instantly, everyone's eyes fell on Xiao Yan like spotlights.
Third-Tier Alchemist, and such a young Third-Tier Alchemist at that! If this news got out, all the Dou Di experts that Xu Songming had painstakingly gathered would probably abandon him in an instant!
"How... is this possible!"
"No... this is impossible! How could this kid be Third-Tier Alchemist! My cultivation level has been stagnant for countless years, how could a mere brat like him possibly be Third-Tier Alchemist!"
Xu Songming's dark, old eyes were filled with disbelief. His whole body trembled violently from the rage and resentment in his heart. Veins twisted violently like worms burrowing under his skin. A hoarse growl was forced out from between his lips, making the air hum and tremble.
"Hehe, since my sister has said so much, shouldn't I, as her younger brother, do something in return? You can't let her say something that contradicts her, can you?"
In response, Jin Yao shot her beautiful eyes directly at Xiao Yan, her slightly upturned red lips stirring up all sorts of fantasies, while Xiao Yan inwardly chuckled bitterly.
It turns out these people really do take him for Third-Tier Alchemist. You see, the reason he said that before was just to appease Jin Yao, but he never expected it would lead to this situation.
"Hehe, kid, you got too cocky. Now this is going to be fun. As soon as you dare to release your Spiritual Strength, they'll immediately realize you're not Third-Tier Alchemist. Then, tsk tsk, I wonder how this girl will treat you!"
Knowing full well Xiao Yan's current predicament, Gu You Xiao Yan as if it were none of her business and started teasing him.
" Elder Gu, things have come to this, can't you say something normal...?"
Xiao Yan inwardly grimaced, then could only give Gu You, bitter smile.
"Hehe, you've reaped what you sowed. You'd better remember this lesson. If there's a next time, don't expect me to help you."
With a chuckle, Gu You seemed to have anticipated this. The next moment, an unparalleled and boundless Soul Power surged into Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan mind like a gushing spring.
With the infusion of this Spiritual Strength, Xiao Yan's Spiritual Strength instantly surpassed the level of Second-Tier Alchemist and successfully stepped into the third tier.
Feeling a sense of fullness and abundance in his mind, Xiao Yan couldn't help but let out a long breath. Murong Qianqian, who was standing beside him, frowned slightly when she saw Xiao Yan's appearance. Although she couldn't tell, her intuition as a girl made her feel that Xiao Yan seemed slightly different from before.
At the same time, Jin Yao, who was not far in front of the two, also had a slight change in her expression. A glint of light flashed in her beautiful eyes. Obviously, she had also sensed something strange about Xiao Yan. However, it was just a vague feeling that she could not grasp.
The next moment...
"Buzz..."
The moment Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon it, a dazzling flame flashed in his eyes. At the same time, the fire mark between his brows suddenly shone brightly, followed by a surge of terrifying, vast Spiritual Strength that swept out from between his brows.
"Whoosh--"
The moment this Spiritual Strength swept out, everyone in the Thousand Medicine Pavilion paled in shock. Under this soul pressure, very few present could withstand it.
"This guy... he really is Third-Tier Alchemist!"
Feeling the terrifying soul pressure rushing towards him, Xu Songming's expression changed drastically. The moment the soul pressure hit him, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood again.
"Kid... we'll meet again..."
"Roll!"
Before Xu Songming could utter his venomous words, Xiao Yan suddenly let out a cold snort, and his invisible Spiritual Strength slammed into Xu Songming, blasting him out of the Thousand Medicine Pavilion and into the sight of everyone in Yan City.