Battle Through the Heavens: He marries Xun'er, but she refuses to consummate the marriage!

Chapter 81 Xun'er: Is there really such a big difference between him and me?

Gama Imperial City.

These past few days, the capital of Gama has been bustling with activity as the Alchemist Conference, held only once every few years, has attracted countless spectators.

This clash between alchemists truly captivated everyone's attention.

However, the final result of the Alchemist Conference left many people in the Gama Empire dissatisfied, and even extremely angry.

Because the winner of that tournament was actually an alchemist from the Izumo Empire.

This outcome made the Alchemists Guild of the Gama Empire feel extremely embarrassed, and the morale within the empire was greatly dampened.

Because the Gama Empire and the Izumo Empire have always been hostile countries, with constant wars and frequent frictions between them.

Right now, at the Alchemist Conference being held in the capital of the Gama Empire, the first place has actually been taken by someone from an enemy country. How ridiculous!

On the night after the conference ended, the lights were turned on in a room at an inn in the capital, but no sound came out for a long time.

At this moment, Xiao Yan was alone in his room, his brows furrowed and his expression somewhat dejected.

"There really are always people more talented than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding... A girl even younger than me actually has such talent in alchemy..."

Xiao Yan sighed inwardly. He had also participated in the competition, but only managed to get third place. The second place went to Princess Yaoyue.

Xiao Yan didn't react much to losing to the alchemist from the Izumo Empire, after all, that guy was already quite old.

However, Princess Yaoyue's strength made Xiao Yan begin to doubt his own alchemy talent, which he had always been proud of.

"Knock knock!"

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Yan cleared his throat, concealing the dejected look on his face, and said, "Come in."

A slender, delicate hand slowly pushed open the door, and a familiar figure walked in.

Seeing that familiar, pretty face, Xiao Yan felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face.

It turned out that the person who came was Xun'er.

"Brother Xiao Yan, how were your grades today?"

Xun'er walked over, sat down next to Xiao Yan, and asked with a smile in her eyes.

"third!"

"That alchemist from the Izumo Empire who was hiding his identity is indeed formidable. However, I didn't expect that little girl trained by the Gama royal family would also possess such impressive alchemy skills. Could it be that Gu Fei's casual guidance was really that powerful?"

Xiao Yan touched his nose, slightly annoyed.

He came to the capital and heard that Princess Yaoyue had once received guidance from an alchemist named Gu Fei, but he didn't take it seriously at the time.

After all, he had only recently heard of Gu Fei's name and was not a well-known senior.

But today, Princess Yaoyue's alchemy skills far exceeded his expectations.

If only the alchemist from the Chuyun Empire had defeated him, it would have been understandable. But he had been cultivating with the old alchemist for so long, how could he be inferior to Princess Yaoyue, or rather, Gu Fei behind Princess Yaoyue?

At this time, Xiao Yan was still unaware of Gu Fei's true identity.

He had only heard that Gu Fei was an extremely talented young man who had appeared in the capital a few months ago, riding a sixth-tier flying magical beast, which caused quite a stir.

He was unaware that Gu Fei's alchemy skills were also so formidable.

"Gufei?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xun'er's eyes flickered, and her breath hitched.

She paused for a moment, then nodded and said softly, "If it was Gu Fei personally instructing me, then it wouldn't be surprising!"

Xun'er knew Gu Fei's alchemy skills. Back in the Ancient Realm, he was already a seventh-grade alchemist. In terms of alchemy skills and talent alone, Gu Fei was among the best in the entire Ancient Realm.

Let alone in just a mere Gama Empire?

Do you know him?

Hearing the tone in Xun'er's words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"I know them... but we're not very close!"

When Xiao Yan asked, Xun'er stiffened for a moment, then chose to casually brush it off without making a sound.

Subconsciously, she didn't want Xiao Yan to know that she had been married once before.

Seeing that Xiao Yan's eyes were still filled with doubt, Xun'er was not flustered. Instead, she thought of a way to change the subject.

She took something out of her storage ring and opened her palm in front of Xiao Yan.

A spiritual herb with faint fluctuations of spiritual energy quietly blooms with a deep blue flower, its petals gleaming with a faint luster.

This is another spiritual herb that Xun'er found after she learned that the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva had been taken by Gu Fei. It can restore soul power.

Xiao Yan's attention was finally diverted, and his gaze fell on the spiritual herb.

Xun'er smiled sweetly and said, "Brother Xiao Yan, this is a spiritual herb that can restore soul power."

Xiao Yan's eyes widened in shock.

Xun'er placed it directly into his hand. His eyes flickered, and he felt extremely grateful: "Xun'er, thank you!"

"Brother Xiao Yan, all I want is to help you!"

Xiao Yan put away the spiritual medicine, and the two smiled at each other, their emotions flowing quietly between their eyes.

Suddenly, the space inside the room rippled.

Xun'er's eyes narrowed.

"Elder of the South China Sea!"

She quickly turned her head and saw a rather familiar old face.

Xun'er stood up nervously, trying to subtly block Xiao Yan behind her.

She knew that most of the ancient clan elders disliked Xiao Yan, so his sudden arrival might be because they wanted to...

"..."

At this moment, Xiao Yan, standing behind Xun'er, looked completely bewildered.

The sudden appearance of the old man put immense pressure on him; it felt as if the old man could kill him as easily as crushing an ant.

"Xun'er, come back with me!"

The ancient clan elder who arrived glanced at Xiao Yan with his aged gaze, then fixed it on Xun'er, and said meaningfully.

"I'm not going back!"

Hearing the words of persuasion to go back again, Xun'er frowned and refused without hesitation.

She had only just met Xiao Yan, so of course she was reluctant to part ways so soon.

Upon hearing this, the ancient clan elder frowned and glanced at Xiao Yan behind her.

"Xun'er, since you left the Ancient Clan, your cultivation has made no progress. Do you know that Gu Fei broke through to the Dou Zun realm in less than a year after leaving the Ancient Clan? Your performance has truly disappointed the Clan Chief and the Elders. If your cultivation hadn't remained stagnant, we wouldn't have resorted to this desperate measure of bringing you back!"

The elder sighed, sounding disappointed.

"Gu Fei has broken through to the Dou Zun level?"

Hearing the elder's words, Xun'er was stunned for a long time before she reacted, her face showing great surprise.

Clearly, Gu Fei's rapid progress in cultivation far exceeded her expectations.

"Has the gap between us grown so much without me even realizing it?"

Xun'er lowered her eyes, and unconsciously recalled some things that happened in the ancient world. A bitter look appeared on her face. She gently bit her red lower lip with her pearly teeth, and her fingertips unconsciously dug into her palm.

However, she quickly recovered, her eyes regained their calm, and thinking of her brother Xiao Yan behind her, she wanted to plead for mercy.

"Elder South Sea, Xun'er is not unambitious... I will definitely work hard in my cultivation from now on. Can you give me some more time?"

Her eyes held a pleading look, and she frowned as she spoke.

"Is Gu Fei a Dou Zun powerhouse? A Dou Zun powerhouse even more powerful than a Dou Zong powerhouse?"

Xiao Yan, who was listening to the conversation between Xun'er and Gu Nanhai, was also shocked.

In the Jia Ma Empire, it was rare to see even Dou Huang or Dou Wang.

The Dou Zun realm is like a legend, unattainable for him at present.

(End of this chapter)