Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 214 Damn it, Brother Bai misled me!

Adding to the Beijing area, Royal Square.

The venue for the Alchemist Conference.

Xiao Bai and his companion encountered Otto, the guild leader of the Blackrock City Alchemists Guild, at the Alchemists Guild. Under his guidance, they made their way here.

Passing through the heavily armed troops on the outskirts and entering the square, the view suddenly opened up.

The square is circular, with ordinary spectator seats on both sides and luxuriously decorated VIP seats opposite. In the very center, there are thousands of bluestone platforms densely distributed.

"We still have some time before the event starts. Let's go to the VIP lounge first and introduce you to some very important people. This will be very beneficial for you in the future!"

Otto glanced at the sundial not far away, then looked at Xiao Yan with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai glanced at Xiao Yan beside him, his gaze mocking.

Looking into his eyes, Xiao Yan immediately thought of the joke he made a few days ago about finding a son-in-law, and rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Seeing that Xiao Yan did not object, Otto led the two into the VIP area.

"That's Lord Fama, the president of the Alchemists' Guild of the Gama Empire. He's almost at the sixth rank, and his reputation is no less than Gu He's!"

Otto pointed to the front row of the VIP section and spoke to an elderly man wearing a purple alchemist's robe.

As if sensing their gazes, the old man suddenly turned his head, his cloudy eyes half-closed. After sizing them up for a moment, he smiled and waved.

"It's Otto, come here and talk to him!"

"Lord Fama, it's been years since we last met, and you still look as energetic as ever!" Otto stepped forward and said respectfully.

"You're not bad either, you've reached the fourth rank, that's a lot of progress."

After glancing at Otto, he chuckled softly, then shifted his gaze to Xiao Yan, nodding gently.

"This young man, you must be named Yan Xiao, right? His internal test scores are quite good!"

Then, a glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at the black-robed youth, and he said seemingly casually:

"Forgive my poor eyesight, but I do not know who this young friend is."

"Bai! Come along and join the fun!"

Sensing the faint, probing gaze directed at him, Xiao Bai shrugged, pointed at Xiao Yan, and smiled calmly.

Upon hearing this, Fama glanced meaningfully at Xiao Bai, suppressed his shock, and chuckled, "The Alchemist Guild welcomes every alchemist with a kind heart!"

"You old codger, who are you threatening?" A cold laugh came from afar, causing the people around the VIP seats to change their expressions and hurriedly turn their gazes toward the source of the voice.

An old man in a blue robe strode over, stood beside Xiao Bai, and glared at Fama.

"Eh? Old Man Bing, I heard you've been in seclusion for the past two years since you returned. What brings you here today? Could it be..."

Fama's gaze lingered on the two of them for a moment, then he looked on in surprise.

Upon hearing Fama's words, everyone in the VIP seats instantly recognized the newcomer: the long-lost Dou Huang powerhouse from the Mittel family.

The guild elder, who had been furious, immediately sat back down, looking dejected.

"If it weren't for Mr. Xiao Bai wanting to come and take a look, who would be interested in coming to your shabby place?" Hai Bodong grinned, pulled Xiao Bai along, plopped down on a chair next to him, and waved his hand.

"Don't stand on ceremony with this old man. It's his honor that you've come to visit!"

"!" Fama.

"Mr. Bai?"

Fama's eyes flickered slightly as he glanced at Xiao Bai. Through the earlier probing, he knew that this man was no ordinary person, but he hadn't expected him to have such a good relationship with the aloof old man, Hai Bodong!

"You solved Queen Medusa's sealing spell?" Fama looked at the lively Haibodong with astonishment.

"Hehe. Of course it's solved!"

Hai Bodong clicked his tongue with lingering fear, glanced at Xiao Bai beside him, but ultimately didn't reveal which woman had personally taken care of it.

"Haha. Old Hai, Mr. Bai, you've arrived quite early!" An old man's laughter came from afar, and everyone turned around to look, their faces filled with surprise.

What on earth happened today that blew all these old monsters out?

An elderly man in a hemp robe with white hair, followed closely by two women, one older and one younger, strolled over.

"Kid, who is this Brother Bai of yours? How come he seems to know all these big shots so well?" Otto tugged at Xiao Yan and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Yan shrugged. He was also curious. He knew about Elder Hai, but this old man in hemp robes looked extraordinary. When did he get involved with Brother Bai?

"well"

After the old man in the hemp robe walked over and sat down, his gaze swept over the group of people. He sighed softly, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and said with emotion:

"It's been decades since we old folks got together like this, hasn't it? If Yunshan is included, we'll be complete. It really brings back memories of our younger days!"

"It's been quite a journey. That old man Bing disappeared for over twenty years, and after passing on the position of sect leader, Yunshan went into seclusion. We don't know if he's passed away or not. These days, there are fewer and fewer old folks who can still speak!"

Xiao Bai stared speechlessly at the group. Yun Shan had fallen? He was no longer on the same level as them!

After a few words of sentimentality, Jia Xingtian turned to Xiao Bai and said with a light laugh, "Mr. Bai, the medicinal herbs you requested have been prepared."

Xiao Bai was delighted to hear this, but seeing that Jia Xingtian hesitated, as if he had something to say, he frowned slightly and remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

"However, we have searched the entire royal treasury but have been unable to find that Illusionary Grass. We hope Mr. Bai will forgive us!"

"Still no?" Xiao Bai was a little disappointed, then waved his hand and said, "If you don't have it, you don't have it! Just send the rest over!"

"Thank you for your understanding, sir!" Jia Xingtian breathed a slight sigh of relief, his gaze towards Xiao Bai softened a bit, and he waved to the mature and aloof woman behind him, smiling:

"Mr. Bai, these are my two great-granddaughters. The younger one is called Yue'er, as you probably already met her last night. This is Yue'er's older sister, Yao Ye!"

"Ye'er, this is Mr. Bai. His cultivation and methods are extraordinary. You must treat him with utmost respect. If you can receive even a little guidance from him, you will benefit immensely in the future!"

"!" Xiao Bai.

means?

He didn't show any special skills in front of Jia Xingtian, did he?

He couldn't help but glance at Hai Bodong, whose face was full of strange expressions. Could it be that the old guy said something after he left last night?

"Yaoye greets you, sir!"

"Princess, there's no need for such formalities!" Xiao Bai glanced indifferently at the aloof and beautiful woman before him, nodded slightly, and smiled.

"Your great-grandfather flatters me. I am merely a recluse from the mountains, my methods are crude and unsophisticated, far from being worthy of guidance!"

"Sir, you are too modest. My great-grandfather also told me about your deeds last night. You are a man of great talent, and it would be my great fortune to have your guidance!"

Yao Ye behaved gracefully and poisedly, her cool and beautiful smile causing some of the noble young men around her to lose their composure. Normally, they would never see the eldest princess smile at them like that.

Xiao Bai finally understood the meaning of it.

Good guy!

This person wants to become an apprentice!

What do you mean by "talented" or "talented"? That's all lies. What could have happened in that short standoff last night?

"Old Hai, what did you say to that old man in the royal family last night?" Xiao Bai asked Hai Bodong telepathically.

"I wasn't making this up. Those were all compliments praising your wisdom and prowess. Look at this good thing, a beautiful female disciple has come knocking on your door. What a wonderful thing!" Hai Bodong's eyes were sheepish, but his tone was mocking.

"Good my ass!" Xiao Bai glared at him fiercely. This old guy just loves to stir up trouble!

I've finally realized that when you become an apprentice, it's not important whether you learn anything or not; the key is the title!

As expected of royalty, marriage alliances and apprenticeships are just standard methods for building relationships!

"I only know some brute force methods; I'm not qualified to give advice to a girl like you!"

Xiao Bai shook his head slightly, then pulled over Xiao Yan, who was watching the show from the side, and introduced him with a smile:

"My young buddy here is quite something. He's already a second-grade alchemist at such a young age. You young people should have plenty to talk about, so why don't you exchange ideas?"

Xiao Yan was engrossed in watching the drama unfold when Xiao Bai pushed him out. Looking at the cold and beautiful woman in front of him, he blinked in confusion.

Damn it, Brother Bai ruined my life!

Coming to his senses, Xiao Yan wished he could immediately turn around and beat the culprit into a pig's head!

"This must be Mr. Iwakatsu, right? Hello, Mr. Iwakatsu!"

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Yao Ye was taken aback. Looking at the young man in front of her, she quickly concealed her surprise, extended a hand, and smiled slightly.

"Uh, hello! Princess Yaoye!"

Since things had come to this, Xiao Yan still reached out and shook hands with the small hand in front of him, but quickly withdrew his hand.

"I hope Mr. Yan Xiao achieves great results. When the time comes, Yao Ye will throw a banquet to celebrate for you!" Yao Ye withdrew his hand and smiled.

"Thank you for your kind words!" Xiao Yan nodded and smiled.

"Then I won't bother you any longer, sir!" Yao Ye glanced at Xiao Bai, nodded slightly, and then stepped back behind Jia Xingtian.

Seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Jia Xingtian's eyes. This was the decision he made after listening to Hai Bodong's words last night.

If Yao Ye could truly establish a master-disciple relationship with Xiao Bai, it would bring immeasurable benefits to both the current situation of the royal family and Ye'er's future rise to power.

Of course, there was also an unspoken hope in his mind: that since they were both young and alone, it would be even better if their relationship could progress further over time!

After this incident, the group chatted for a while, and the atmosphere gradually became more familiar.

Suddenly, a commotion arose in the crowd, and everyone turned to look in that direction.

"Sir, so you're here. I've been waiting at the door for ages!" Nalan Yanran and Yafei walked over, greeted the seniors, and then came to Xiao Bai's side with a slight smile.

As she spoke, she saw Xiao Yan beside her looking at her with disdain again, and she glared at him fiercely.

"What are you staring at? Trying to show off how big your eyes are?" Xiao Yan slumped in his chair and rolled his eyes in annoyance.

He no longer reacted to this woman with the same clenched fists and burning anger he felt upon first meeting her.

The reason is that he has seen so many of these days that if he gets angry every time, he's afraid he won't be able to handle it and will die of anger before the three-year agreement is even reached!

Nalan Yanran walked to the side, sat down gracefully, glanced at him with her beautiful eyes, and said lightly:

"Whether my eyes are big or not is none of your business. But someone, if you don't even make it to the finals, you absolutely mustn't embarrass the gentleman on stage!"

"Hehe." Xiao Bai watched this scene with great anticipation for Nalan Yanran's expression when she learned the truth.

"Hehe. Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm sure I'll be taking the championship at this Alchemist Tournament!"

Xiao Yan sneered and said confidently.

He can be looked down upon by anyone in the world, but not by this woman!

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a chilling gaze sweep over him. Xiao Yan turned around abruptly and saw a handsome young man staring at him with a twisted expression. He scratched his head in confusion, not understanding what was going on.

"Brother Bai, who's that guy? Do I know him? He looks like he wants to eat me alive!"

Xiao Bai glanced at the young man, and upon seeing his gaze, the young man immediately lowered his head, not daring to look directly at him.

"His name is Liu Ling, he is Elder Guhe's disciple, and he is your biggest competitor this time!" Nalan Yanran heard his words and turned around to look, immediately understanding what was going on.

Xiao Yan's eyes darted around, and he immediately understood why the young man had shown hostility towards him. It turned out that he was after his former fiancée.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan's face darkened. Although this woman made him very angry, she had almost become his woman. The thought of being held in this person's arms suddenly made him feel uncomfortable.

"His biggest competitor?"

"You'd better be careful! Don't be careless. His alchemy skills are not weak, not to mention his teacher is a sixth-grade alchemist!" Nalan Yanran said irritably.

Although she didn't know why this guy was somewhat hostile towards her and seemed to dislike her, she didn't bother to argue with him for the sake of her husband.

"My brother Bai is also a sixth-rank official, and my teacher is only an eighth-rank! Am I being arrogant?"

Xiao Yan rolled his eyes speechlessly, thinking to himself:

"Long hair, short-sighted! A woman with a narrow view of the world will find fault with anything unattractive!"

Feeling that venomous gaze from behind him again, Xiao Yan turned around and glared back fiercely. "Damn it, you think you're so great?"

"Brother Bai, I've decided, I'm not going to slack off anymore, I'm going to beat him to a pulp!" Xiao Yan secretly transmitted his voice.

"Alright!" Seeing Xiao Yan suddenly burst into anger, Xiao Bai nodded with amusement and slowly said, "But without using your strange fire, relying solely on that purple fire, I'm afraid it's a bit risky!"

"Brother Bai, aren't you also unhappy with Gu He? So you have to help me!" Xiao Yan's eyes darted around, and he began to share Xiao Bai's hatred.

"How can I help?" Xiao Bai glanced at Xiao Yan, whose eyes were darting around, and knew what the kid was up to again. He smiled faintly.

"Can I light this fire?" Xiao Yan said with a sly smile.

"You want to destroy the flames of the Heart Flame?" Xiao Bai's mind raced, and he knew what the other man was up to.

"Hehe. Not bad. Just like how the teacher lent me the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, lend me a little bit. Anyway, it's only the time it takes to refine a pill, it won't take much!"

Xiao Yan chuckled. He had heard his teacher talk about the wonders of the Fallen Heart Flame, and he had long wanted to try out this strange fire, which was known as a cheat code for cultivation, to see what it felt like.

I've just been too shy to speak up, but now I've finally got the chance.

"Sure!" Xiao Bai smiled and said, "But you have to get through this hurdle yourself today. I'll give it to you when you get back tonight, and you can use it for the finals tomorrow!"

"All set!" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he said with a beaming smile, "Don't worry, it's just the first round, anyone can do it. Using a different kind of fire would be giving them too much credit!"

(End of this chapter)