Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Hua Xia, who was in charge of greeting them, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't possess a Heavenly Realm soul, so she couldn't know that Yao Lao had already found another way to enter the Flower Sect. In her eyes, it was simply her own family's rules that had shut out this former number one alchemist on the continent.

Now that Xiao Yan is willing to overlook these things, Hua Xia naturally felt a great sense of relief.

The fact that Xiao Yan is still willing to go in shows that there is some tacit understanding between the higher-ups regarding this order, and it's not really just making things difficult for those of them who are doing the work below.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, please come in!"

After Xiao Yan followed the group into the Flower Sect, he noticed that several of the patrolling female disciples were constantly focusing their attention on him. Their eyes were full of curiosity and excitement, almost as if they were about to start a conversation.

Yao Qingyu was very clever and naturally noticed Xiao Yan's discomfort, so she coughed lightly a few times as well.

Hua Xia, who was in the lead, looked back and naturally understood what had happened.

With a slightly apologetic smile, she spoke in a clear and melodious voice: "Young Master, please don't be offended. Few men from the Flower Sect come here, and your experiences are truly legendary. Everyone wants to see for themselves what a powerful figure like—a Rank 8 alchemy master who defeated the Spirit Clan to win the championship, a Dou Sheng-level expert—is like."

When Xiao Yan heard Hua Xia recount her achievements, a slight smile appeared on his lips: "Then seeing my ordinary and unremarkable appearance must be a bit disappointing for you."

"Young Master, you flatter me. Anyone with discerning eyes can see the true bearing of a powerful figure."

Hua Xia spoke eloquently, flattering Xiao Yan while also subtly mentioning her own faction. As the guide, she did an excellent job.

After walking through courtyards and gardens, we finally arrived at a grand reception hall that was exquisitely decorated. The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, the furnishings were elegant, and even the lighting was just right.

Hua Xia personally served Xiao Yan a cup of tea and then said, "This is a special flower tea of ​​the Flower Sect. It may not be as precious as the Starfall Pavilion's. Please wait here for a moment, Young Pavilion Master Xiao Yan and Martial Uncle Qingyu. The Acting Sect Master already knows you have arrived and is on his way."

"Thank you for your trouble." Xiao Yan picked up the teacup and took a light sniff. The tea was fragrant and elegant, a scent he had never experienced before.

"Miss Hua Xia, may I ask who is currently in charge of the Flower Sect?"

Hearing that the Flower Sect had resolved the issue of its sect leader, Xiao Yan was naturally pleased. If a sect doesn't have a leader, then it would be difficult to negotiate a cooperation.

"This is the former Elder Hua Jin. Our Hua Sect and Xingyun Pavilion originally had little interaction, so the young pavilion master may not recognize him."

Hua Xia's point is indeed correct. Xiao Yan hasn't been in Zhongzhou for very long, and he hasn't had any dealings with the Hua Sect during that time, so he really knows very little about the experts and powerful figures within this force. Therefore, Xiao Yan truly doesn't know anything about Hua Jin.

Xiao Yan subconsciously turned to look at Yao Qingyu's reaction, and then noticed that Yao Qingyu's brows were slightly furrowed.

Xiao Yan then transmitted his voice to Yao Qingyu: "Junior Sister, is there something wrong with this Hua Jin?"

"It's not really a problem, since I haven't had much contact with the elders of the Flower Sect. It's just that Elder Hua Jin's style of doing things is rather... assertive and pragmatic. My teacher has mentioned that he doesn't like her that much and thinks she's not up to the task. I just didn't expect her to become the acting sect leader, so I was a bit surprised."

Xiao Yan is a Dou Sheng, and Yao Qingyu also has the strength of a Dou Zun. Naturally, they have no worries about anyone seeing through their telepathic communication.

Xiao Yan remained expressionless, but his caution only deepened. The Flower Sect was, after all, a powerful force that had dominated the Central Plains for many years. With its sect leader's sudden passing, a power struggle was to be expected. The exact circumstances were still unclear, adding a degree of uncertainty to their mission.

Of course, Xiao Yan maintained a calm smile on his face. He originally wanted to use his soul to sense Yao Lao's presence, but before he could, Hua Jin had already arrived.

Dressed in a red and white gown, her mature and voluptuous figure was perfectly accentuated. The dress was vibrant and eye-catching, exceptionally beautiful. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and she possessed naturally large, captivating eyes that sparkled with a bewitching charm. In terms of appearance, there was indeed no one in the Flower Clan who was not beautiful.

When Hua Jin arrived, she immediately fixed her gaze on Xiao Yan and revealed a bright smile.

"Is this Xiao Yan, the renowned champion of the Pill Gathering in Central Continent and the young master of the Starfall Pavilion?"

As Hua Jin moved about, a fragrant breeze wafted through the air. This enthusiasm seemed a bit excessive, and Yao Qingyu, who was standing to the side, was completely ignored, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant.

"Sect Leader Hua Jin, my name is Xiao Yan. I am here to accompany my junior sister and teacher to the Hua Sect. I will be taking up some time of my life with you."

"Junior Sister Qingyu is back too? You must be tired from your journey. Did you gain anything from this trip?"

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, senior sister."

After a simple and straightforward exchange of pleasantries, Hua Jin turned her attention back to Xiao Yan.

"Although my Flower Sect has never had any male disciples, we still have no problem entertaining important guests. Young Master Xiao Yan, please make yourself at home."

Regardless of Xiao Yan's strength or background, he is indeed someone that Hua Jin has identified as someone who needs special attention.

"I heard that Young Master Xiao Yan has important matters to discuss with the Flower Sect. May I ask what they are?"

"The Flower Sect is a place where rare and exotic flowers and herbs from all over the world gather, with a profound foundation. The main purpose of this trip was to collect some special herbs. However, after arriving at the Flower Sect, I found that rare flowers are everywhere, and my original plan may not be enough. I think I'll spend the next two days exploring the Flower Sect in detail and refining my list. After that, we can discuss the trade. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Jin was overjoyed!

In her view, Xiao Yan was clearly very interested in the rare flowers and herbs of the Flower Sect, and he even offered to stay for two days. This was simply an opportunity to win him over!

As long as his needs for medicinal materials can be met, establishing a long-term supply channel for elixirs is practically a done deal! How could she let go of such a great opportunity that was practically handed to her?

Then Hua Jin turned to Xiao Yan, and whether it was intentional or not, Xiao Yan felt as if something jumped in front of him, which was quite astonishing.

"The reputations of Young Master Xiao Yan and Master Yao Chen are known throughout the Central Plains. My Flower Sect originally intended to take the initiative to make some deals with the Starfall Pavilion, but I didn't expect you to come here on your own initiative this time. The matter of herbs is not a problem. I will have my disciples guide the Young Master, but you can make any requests you may have."

"The cooperation is no problem at all; Hua Zong will certainly be able to meet your needs!"