Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

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Xiao Yan's gaze slowly swept across the entire scene, only pausing slightly when he saw one direction.

There, a man and two women were sitting cross-legged in silence. Judging from their expressions, they were clearly more relaxed than the others.

When Xiao Yan's gaze fell on them, the three of them opened their eyes at the same time, their sharp eyes sweeping over them!

Chapter 365 Zi Yan

Faced with three pairs of sharp gazes, Xiao Yan felt a sense of unease.

"These three... could they be the three eighth-grade alchemy masters Ye Chen mentioned? But they're so young..."

Of the three, only Song Qing looked older, around thirty years old, while the alluring and seductive Cao Ying appeared to be only in her early twenties.

As for Dan Chen, well, she looks thin and small, and although she is quite pretty, she looks like a minor. Next to the dazzling Cao Ying, she doesn't attract any attention at all.

"Hey, this guy's pretty good. He didn't even flinch when he saw my gaze..." Cao Ying said with interest, looking at Xiao Yan who was smiling and nodding at her.

These words made Song Qing, who was standing next to him, curl his lip and say, "It's just so-so..."

Although he didn't covet Cao Ying as much as in the original novel, Song Qing began to find it hard to accept that Cao Ying was praising other men.

This made Song Qing feel like he was being looked down upon by this woman...

"His soul power is very strong and very special..." Dan Chen, who was somewhat familiar with the two people beside him, spoke up for once, but what she said made Song Qing and the other person raise their eyebrows slightly.

"What's wrong, little sister Danchen? Can you sense something?"

Song Qing, Dan Xuan, and Ye Chen were close friends, so they were not unfamiliar with Dan Chen. In fact, Song Qing had seen Dan Chen several times when he sought out Dan Xuan for sparring, so the two could talk to each other.

However, Dan Chen simply nodded slightly in response to his question, without saying anything more.

"I see... This guy doesn't look very old. Could he be that Xiao Yan that Brother Ye mentioned?" Song Qing pondered for a moment and muttered to himself.

These words made Cao Ying's eyes light up. Before the Pill Gathering began, Ye Chen had already told them about Xiao Yan and asked them to help him if possible.

This made Cao Ying quite curious about the name Xiao Yan, and she really wanted to know what the relationship was between this guy and Ye Chen...

"Tsk tsk, how about we go have a chat?" Cao Ying said with a smile.

"Uh..." Song Qing looked at the woman's appearance and for some reason felt a chill in his heart, sensing that something was wrong.

Dan Chen was the one who refused, saying, "No, if the other party really is Xiao Yan. Brother Ye said that we should only help him secretly if necessary, so it's best not to contact him without a reason."

"Tch! You actually listen to that bastard!" Cao Ying scoffed, but she no longer had any intention of joking around.

Ye Chen knew Xiao Yan very well.

This person is meticulous yet sensitive and suspicious. If you show too much concern for them, even if you are helping them, they will think you have ulterior motives.

Therefore, since Ye Chen first came into contact with the other party, everything he has done has been in accordance with the situation, at most he has only given them a little guidance, and all his actions have been within a reasonable range.

Perhaps the reasons Ye Chen gave before were somewhat untenable in Xiao Yan's mind, but as long as Yao Chen was rescued, Xiao Yan would be able to learn from him about the connection between Yao Chen and the Pill Tower back then, and as Xuan Kongzi's personal disciple, he could explain everything he had done for Yao Chen before.

As for having Cao Ying and the others secretly take care of him, it was simply because they were afraid that this guy would really die in the Pill Realm.

After all, Xiao Yan has lost his protagonist aura, and his strength is far too weak. If he's not careful, he really could die inside...

Not to mention before and

Chen Xian, who had a conflict with Chen Xian, also participated in this alchemy gathering!

At the entrance to the Pill Realm, there was still an ordinary old man riding a tortoise, but no one knew that he was actually a terrifying powerhouse at the level of a half-saint.

Even the giant tortoise beneath it, which resembles black iron, is a mutated magical beast with ancient bloodlines, and its combat power is even inferior to that of the three giants, including Xuan Kongzi!

If anyone dares to make a move against the Pill Realm, then the Pill Tower will truly let the world know why it has stood firm in the Central Continent for thousands of years!

Of course, there were some unexpected events.

Just like now...

The highest peak of the Wanyao Mountains, inside the stone hall where Xiong Zhan was located.

At this moment, Xiong Zhan, the king of magical beasts in this world of pills, who should have dominated the realm, was now bent over with a bitter expression, looking at the little one in front of him, pleading, "My little aunt, please listen to me and leave quickly, otherwise if those old guys from the Pill Tower find out and something happens, even if they strip me of my bear skin, it won't be enough to cover it up!"

"Pfft!"

A little girl dressed in white with long purple hair opened her pink lips, spat out two fruit pits, and then opened her mouth again, using her tiny white teeth like corn kernels to take a big bite of a blood-red fruit in her hand.

"You're so annoying! If you dare to nag me again, I'll have those old geezers skin you alive!"

"You can skin me alive, but you really can't stay here. Those guys who are going to the Pill Gathering are coming in soon. If your whereabouts are exposed, I will really be a sinner of the entire Dragon Clan!" Xiong Zhan continued to plead, disregarding the threat.

"Don't worry, don't worry, didn't I tell you? My older brother is from the Dan Tower, they won't do anything to me..." The little girl, Zi Yan, said while eating her snack.

"Big brother? What is that...?"

Xiong Zhan was completely bewildered. Given the status of the person in front of him, who would dare to be her older brother? Could it be that someone from the Pill Tower was deliberately deceiving the young girl while she was naive?

Upon thinking of this, Xiong Zhan was instantly filled with rage. His previously hunched figure straightened up instantly, and a tremendous pressure emanated from him!

"Who is it? Who dares to deceive you and claim to be the elder brother of my dragon clan? They are simply courting death!"

Zi Yan rolled her eyes at the big, clumsy guy.

"That guy's name is Ye Chen. If you're not happy about it, go find him directly..."

"Uh... how come it's this kid Ye?" Xiong Zhan's aura faltered, and his lips twitched as he spoke.

Seeing that this guy immediately cowered upon hearing Ye Chen's name, Zi Yan couldn't help but purse her lips.

"Alright, didn't you say that guy asked you to look after his two friends? Now that they're in, let's go down and take a look..."

After devouring the fruit in her hand, Zi Yan clapped her hands, displaying a mature demeanor like a little adult, and jumped onto Xiong Zhan's shoulder, patting his head.

"Uh, okay. But I think I can go by myself. Little Miss, why don't you just wait here in the main hall? You can have some fruit and rest a bit..."

Thinking of the two beautiful girls who had come with Ye Chen, Xiong Zhan keenly felt that it was best not to let Zi Yan see them.

At the very least, it can't be when Ye Chen isn't around, otherwise I might become someone's punching bag...

Chapter 366: Inside the Alchemy Realm

Xiong Zhan's plan ultimately failed; given Zi Yan's temperament, how could she possibly listen to his advice?

Of course, what he feared didn't happen. After meeting Cao Ying and Dan Chen, Zi Yan merely pursed her lips and made a couple of disparaging remarks before dragging Xiong Zhan back by the ear...

The whole trip took less than half an hour. When Xiong Zhan stood in his main hall again, he was completely stunned.

What did I just do down there?

So, this young lady was really used as a mount and carried around for a while?

Meanwhile, neither Ye Chen nor Zi Yan knew that at the entrance to the Pill Realm, after all the participants had entered, the space was suddenly torn open, and a burly figure walked out...

“Ancient Void Dragon? It’s been a long time since we’ve seen your clan roaming the Central Continent. What brings you here?” The Fourth Elder’s expression remained unchanged as he slightly raised his eyelids, looked at the figure that had appeared, and said calmly.

The burly man was none other than Hei Qing, a powerful member of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. His expression turned slightly solemn as he looked at the Fourth Elder before him.

"I didn't expect the Pill Tower to send a half-saint level expert to guard the Pill Realm. It seems that I really made the right decision to come here this time."

In the original novel, Zi Yan enters the Pill Realm and then leaves with Xiao Yan, during which time the Pill Tower makes no reaction whatsoever...

Although the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is skilled in spatial magic, if they could really enter and leave the Pill Realm so easily, it would be too unbecoming of the Pill Tower's reputation.

Everything was done out of respect for the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

Even if Zi Yan, such a mischievous little dragon cub, did steal some medicinal herbs, as long as the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan made it clear beforehand, the Pill Tower wouldn't really hold it against her.

This task naturally fell to Hei Qing, who had been secretly protecting him all along...

"I, a junior member of the Dragon Clan, have been ignorant of the rules and have intruded into your sect's alchemy realm. I am here to apologize to the Pill Tower..."

Although Hei Qing appears domineering and unparalleled in his appearances in the original work, he is not really a reckless man. He will naturally have different attitudes when faced with different situations.

"Oh, you mean that little girl who went to the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range to play with that dragon bear a few days ago? It's alright, she's just a kid, it's fine for her to be a little playful..."

The Fourth Elder's easygoing attitude surprised Hei Qing.

What surprised him even more was that the other party was so clear about Zi Yan's every move; it seemed they had known her whereabouts for a long time...

Upon thinking of this, Hei Qing felt a chill run down his spine.

It's fortunate that I prepared by first being courteous and then resorting to force; otherwise, this matter might have really developed in an unpredictable direction.

Of course, Hei Qing didn't think the Pill Tower would dare to do anything outrageous to the Ancient Void Dragon, but if Zi Yan really took it seriously, they would have no choice but to compromise.

There's nothing we can do; the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void is currently facing a constant stream of troubles...

Since the three Dragon Kings split the Dragon Clan, the entire Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void has been preoccupied with its own problems, which is the main reason why the Dragon Clan has not traveled to the Central Plains for thousands of years.

"Thank you very much!" Hei Qing clasped his hands in a fist salute, then left directly.

Seeing this, the Fourth Elder's face curled into a slight smile.

"I wonder what methods that kid Ye used to actually seduce a little dragon. It's really something..."

On the very day Zi Yan appeared, Ye Chen had already received a message from Xiong Zhan.

There was no other way; the matter was of utmost importance, and Xiong Zhan alone couldn't guarantee this young lady's safety. Besides, Zi Yan had specifically come to the Pill Tower to find Ye Chen, but somehow she had ended up in the Pill Realm.

For this gluttonous little one, the Pill Realm was nothing short of a giant buffet, so she decided to eat her fill first...

And since Xiong Zhan, an ancient dragon bear, was originally a subordinate race of the dragon race, he naturally became Zi Yan's target for exploitation.

……

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Within the realm of alchemy, everyone is searching for the medicinal herbs they need according to their missions.

Of course, fighting each other is inevitable in this process.

Coupled with the constant attacks from monsters and other dangers, nearly half of the participants were eliminated in less than a day.

Although the Soul Hall members weren't causing trouble, perhaps Xiao Yan inherited the protagonist's tendency to attract trouble, and he still encountered Chen Xian and his nemesis at the foot of the Ten Thousand Medicines Mountain Range...

It should be noted that Chen Xian possessed the strength of a four-star Dou Zong, and he was accompanied by two advanced Dou Zong-level alchemists for protection. Faced with such a lineup, Xiao Yan was practically in dire straits.

"What should we do? Should we lend a hand?" Dan Chen was kind-hearted, and besides, Ye Chen had entrusted her with this task, so she couldn't help but speak up to her two companions.

Song Qing shrugged. It didn't matter to him; he wouldn't mind lending a hand if needed.

However, Cao Ying's eyes darted around, and she immediately thought of a solution, saying, "It's not really appropriate for us to take action ourselves. Let's ask that big, dumb guy on the mountain for help..."

Looking at the enchantress's appearance, Dan Chen sensed that her intentions might not be so simple.

However, she couldn't guess what the other person was really thinking, so she could only remain silent.

Finally, with the other two remaining silent, Cao Ying made the final decision.

Five minutes later, just as Xiao Yan was being severely suppressed by Chen Xian, a thunderous roar resounded from the depths of the mountains, followed by an immense pressure descending from the sky. The terrifying aura directly inflicted heavy injuries on both sides of the battle, who ultimately managed to escape by sheer luck...

Once everything had settled down, Cao Ying clapped her hands, looked at the two people beside her with a smile, and asked, "How was it? Perfectly resolved, right?"

Song Qing's lips twitched. This almost wiped out both sides. Is this considered a perfect solution?

"She really is a vixen. Looks like I'll have to stay away from her from now on..."

Muttering to himself, Song Qing unconsciously distanced himself from the other person.

"Alright, you two girls, and that kid, come with me. Let's finish this damn assessment quickly. I don't want to stay in this godforsaken place for another second..." Xiong Zhan shouted at the three of them, and headed straight for the mountaintop.

Although seriously injured, for alchemists, as long as they are given some time, the injuries are not a big problem.

What no one expected was that Xiao Yan, who was originally seriously injured, would unintentionally obtain his own opportunity. When he leaves the Pill Realm again, he will probably surprise everyone once more...

Chapter 367 People are treated differently

Time passed, and the second stage was drawing to a close.

Countless people, whether they had completed the assessment or not, had gathered at the exit.

Xiao Yan looked at these people with a calm expression, his demeanor as still as a deep well.

The next moment, Xiao Yan's gaze involuntarily turned towards the center of the plaza...

There, as space slightly distorted, a figure slowly emerged from it.

The newcomer wore a light green robe, had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and smiled and nodded when he saw Cao Ying and the other two women.

"This guy, he's putting on an act again..." Cao Ying muttered to herself, but her gaze never left the figure.