His calm, light laughter carried an understated yet domineering air.
What kind of power is the Northern Wasteland Hall? It can be said to have absolute power in the Northern Wasteland, and is recognized as the most powerful force in the Northern Wasteland. However, even so, the words spoken by this black-robed man at this moment are full of disdain.
This alone is enough to confirm that this man in black robes is no ordinary person!
Qin Xu, who was on the ground below, immediately realized this as well. There were very few people in the Northern Wasteland who could address him by his name in such a tone. However, he seemed to have never heard of the person in front of him before, and even the person's voice sounded unfamiliar.
What Qin Xu found most suspicious was that this man had clearly stated that the black-robed youth before him was one of his men, but as far as he knew, Xiao Yan was clearly alone and had no powerful backing at all.
Of course, Qin Xu wasn't the only one shocked by the latter's identity. Xiao Yan was equally astonished, as he vividly remembered the voice that had just come from the sky!
Judging from that voice, it was clearly the same disheveled old man who had demanded compensation in pills from him a few days ago in the Red Silk Gobi!
"It was him!"
At this moment, both Xiao Yan and his grandson Xiao Xuan were astonished. They never expected that at such a critical moment, this person, whom they had only met once, would actually save them!
However, like Qin Xu, Xiao Yan was also full of doubts, as he had never joined any faction.
"You're saying this kid is one of yours?"
On the ground, Qin Xu's face was gloomy. His goal was to take Xiao Yan back, but he didn't expect that an unexpected obstacle would appear halfway through, which made him particularly unhappy.
"What, you have a problem with that?"
As they were speaking, the figure appeared in front of Xiao Yan and, without a word, shoved a pill into Xiao Yan's mouth. Then, the figure turned to look at Qin Xu behind him.
Just as Xiao Yan was filled with shock, Qin Xu's gloomy gaze also fell on the black-robed figure in front of him. He was about to question him, but when his eyes fell on the shining badge on the latter's chest, his expression changed drastically.
That badge belongs to the Alchemist Alliance!
This is not only a representation of the latter's identity, but also a symbol of status!
A powerful expert at the Origin Transformation Realm, and also a member of the Alchemist Alliance —with such cultivation and status, he would be at least a vice president within the Alchemist Alliance!
"Alchemists... Alliance..."
Qin Xu's eye twitched involuntarily. He knew very well that although the Northern Wasteland Hall was a hegemonic force in the Northern Wasteland, there were actually many low-profile forces in the Northern Wasteland. The strength of those forces was so great that even the Northern Wasteland Hall had to show them respect. The Alchemist Alliance was a powerful force recognized by all the states as an invincible enemy, not for any other reason than the supreme power that stood behind the Alchemist Alliance, the most powerful on the continent.
Pill Tower!
"Damn it, how come people from the Alchemist Alliance are helping this kid!"
He cursed inwardly, and at the same time, Qin Xu was also furious that the damned thing hadn't told him Xiao Yan's identity as an alchemist. Otherwise, he wouldn't have overlooked this point!
"So, do you still want to kill him?"
The old man had a calm expression on his face, his hands behind his back, and his eyes were fixed on the latter. He spoke slowly and deliberately.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xu's face turned pale and then red. Not only was the other party also a Origin Transformation Realm expert, but the latter's identity alone was enough to make him wary. Now, killing Xiao Yan was simply impossible.
However, when he thought about the allure of the Origin King Great Realm, Qin Xu couldn't help but waver.
Once I become a powerful expert at the Origin King Great Realm, even the Alchemist Alliance can't do anything to me. Even if the Pill Tower sends people, the continent is so big, if I can't beat them, can't I just run away?
The most important thing right now is Xiao Yan. As long as I can capture him, I will have a chance to become a powerhouse at the Origin King level!
"So you're a friend of the Alchemist Alliance. Since you've intervened, I naturally won't harm this brat anymore. However, Master, you've saved the people from your Alchemist Alliance, but are the people from my Northern Wasteland Hall just supposed to die at this brat's hands in vain? In the past month alone, more than ten Dou Di experts from my Northern Wasteland Hall have died at this brat's hands, including one of my Northern Wasteland Hall Masters. If I don't settle this score, how can I, Qin Xu, maintain my authority in the future? How can the Northern Wasteland Hall continue to exist?"
His eyes flickered slightly, and after a long pause, Qin Xu finally spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, the old man narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the latter. After a slight hesitation, he asked:
"So what do you want?"
"Why don't you hand him over to me first, so I can take him back and have him personally apologize and comfort the heroic spirits in my hall? After I've appeased the others in the hall, I'll release him then. What do you say?"
Qin Xu quickly chimed in, saying that this was exactly what he wanted.
"Hmph, do you think I'm a fool? If I really hand him over to you, whether you can take him back or not is another matter!"
"Does Your Excellency not trust my Northern Wasteland Hall?"
Qin Xu frowned and said in a deep voice.
"Why should I believe you? Just because you're the Lord of the Northern Wasteland Hall? Hmph, I don't need to elaborate on the reputation of your Northern Wasteland Hall in the Northern Wasteland. You think you're worthy of talking to me about credibility?"
"Don't push your luck! Did you think the people of the Northern Wasteland Hall died in vain?!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xu was immediately enraged. He took a step forward, and a powerful aura pressed down on him. The black-robed elder waved his sleeve, and a large area of flames shot forward, forcing Qin Xu back a hundred steps. The terrifying flames even burned most of the brocade robe he was wearing, making him look extremely disheveled.
"This is... the Great Dao of Fire! Damn it, this old guy actually possesses the Great Dao of Fire!"
Qin Xu's expression changed; the old man's strength was far greater than he had imagined!
"Want to come again? It's been years since I've had a fight. Why don't we stretch our muscles today!"
Immediately after Qin Xu regained his footing, the old man in front of him took a step forward, and a terrifying aura immediately pressed down on Qin Xu. The latter's face showed an even more shocked expression, and he hurriedly retreated while exclaiming in surprise.
" Late Origin Transformation Realm!"