Under the intimidating power of the old man, Qin Xu immediately dared not linger. He clearly understood the gap between himself and the old man, and if they were to actually fight, things would get complicated.
After Qin Xu left, Xiao Yan finally got up from the ground. With the pills fed to him by the old man, his injuries were quickly suppressed. His minor injuries had all healed, and only some internal organs and bones had been damaged, which would probably require a slow wait. Fortunately, Qin Xu's attack did not cause Xiao Yan irreparable damage.
"Junior Xiao Yan thanks Senior for saving my life!"
After getting up, Xiao Yan immediately bowed to the old man in front of him. He never expected that the old man would actually help him after only meeting him once. This made Xiao Yan feel grateful from the bottom of his heart.
Of course, the latter's identity was also a factor, but what intrigued Xiao Yan was that he had never heard of such a person in the Alchemist Alliance, and he had never even come into contact with the Alchemist Alliance of the Northern Region. Therefore, the identity of this old man became the focus of Xiao Yan's attention.
"Haha, not bad, little guy. You can even hold your own against that old codger. Of all the Dou Di I've ever seen, you're the most outstanding one. Your physical condition isn't bad either. You were able to stand up so quickly after taking my pill. Not bad, not bad."
After praising him twice, the old man knew that although his pills had helped Xiao Yan recover from his injuries, Xiao Yan's ability to recover so much in such a short time was not only due to the power of the pills, but also, and more importantly, to his own physical condition.
"You flatter me, senior. My skills are nothing in that fellow's eyes."
Shaking his head, Xiao Yan smiled bitterly. After that brief clash, he knew that Qin Xu's strength was far superior to his own. The latter's strength was overwhelming. Indeed, in the face of absolute power, any fancy tricks were useless.
"Haha, you've lost with honor. You're quite modest. Looking across the continent, to be able to take down a Origin Transformation Realm expert with a single punch while only having the strength of Dou Di, you're definitely one of the very few. You deserve that."
With a loud laugh, the old man then changed the subject, speaking again to Xiao Yan's astonishment:
"Also, little guy, stop calling me 'senior.' I'm not some nobody. You should call me 'Chairman,' understand?"
"President...?"
Xiao Yan was taken aback. Although he knew the latter was a member of the Alchemist Alliance, where did this mention of the guild leader come from?
"Hehe, it seems Han Dong hasn't introduced me to you yet. I am Xing Qian, the president of the Western Region Alchemist Alliance. You joined our Alchemist Alliance through Han Dong, so tell me, shouldn't you call me president?"
The old man chuckled, but Xiao Yan's expression immediately changed upon hearing this, and a look of astonishment immediately appeared in his eyes. He never expected that the president of the Alchemist Alliance, who had disappeared in the Western Region, would actually appear in the Northern Region. This was truly surprising.
It makes one sigh, what a small world this is! You really can't help but meet people anywhere in life!
Fortunately, if he hadn't met the latter, Xiao Yan would probably be facing death today.
As for Xing Qian's name, Xiao Yan had naturally heard of him. After all, as one of the three top experts in the Western Region at the Origin Transformation Realm, and the president of the Alchemist Alliance, and being Tier Six Alchemist, how could Xiao Yan not know such a person? However, seeing him with his own eyes now, Xiao Yan still couldn't believe it. The crazy old man he had just met not long ago was actually the president of the Alchemist Alliance.
"Junior Xiao Yan greets the Guild Master!"
Coming to his senses, Xiao Yan immediately offered a flattering remark, which made Xing Qian burst into laughter. However, he then smiled seriously and said:
"Not bad, kid. But don't think you can get away with not repaying the pill you owe me. I remember that, hahaha."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but curl his lips. As the president of the Alchemist Alliance and Tier Six Alchemist, why did he have to pick a fight with a junior like him?
At the same time, Xiao Yan also realized why Xing Qian had asked him for those four pills that day. The reason was probably because of the Power of the Great Dao that Xing Qian possessed.
The power of the Great Dao of Fire is among the strongest of all the Power of the Great Dao. It is precisely because of this that mastering it is quite difficult. The four kinds of pills are the best pills for fusing with fire. Consuming them will naturally have a certain benefit on condensing the Power of the Great Dao.
"Hehe, little guy, seeing you heading north, you're probably going to the North Sea, right?"
Following Xiao Yan along the way, Xing Qian naturally discerned the latter's destination. Moreover, judging from his desire to cross Mount Beiji, the former's goal was undoubtedly exceptionally firm; otherwise, he wouldn't have knowingly ventured into the tiger's den.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and the former also took a deep breath, a solemn light flashing in the depths of his eyes.
"Little guy, the North Sea is not like the Northern Wasteland. When you get there, you must be careful in everything you do. I can't help you much, but I can tell you that someone like Qin Xu can cause trouble in the Northern Wasteland, but in the North Sea, he is just an ordinary nobody."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically. Qin Xu, a powerful expert in the Origin Transformation Realm, was only considered a minor figure? How terrifying must the North Sea be then!
"Thank you for informing me, Chairman, but my mind is made up. I will go to the North Sea!"
Xiao Yan bowed respectfully, his face filled with gratitude, but his goal remained steadfast.
"I know you won't change course, so this is all I can say. Although I can't help you much, let me see you off for the rest of the way, so that guy won't give up his evil intentions. Once we're past here and you're safe, I'll leave and go do my own thing."
"In that case, thank you very much, Chairman!"
Xiao Yan smiled, and then Xing Qian stretched out a hand and placed it on Xiao Yan's shoulder. The latter's eyes slowly closed, and at the same time, the two of them rippled slightly like water. In the blink of an eye, the two of them disappeared in front of Mount Beiji as if they had never existed.
Meanwhile, in the Northern Wasteland Hall, Qin Xu, who had retreated in a panic, also cast a gloomy gaze at a dark corner of the hall. As the two left, a cloud of black mist slowly rose from there.