The Strange Flame Rekindles in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 55 Nightfall

"Let's go inside and talk. It's too noisy outside!" Chemir said with a faint smile.

"Teacher, please wait a moment. My sister is also coming to watch me advance to become a second-grade alchemist!" Yaoyue said with a smile.

"Your sister is here too! She's always busy managing the empire, how did she find time to participate in your alchemist assessment?" Chemir asked, somewhat surprised.

"Hehe, I begged her to come. This is a very important moment for me to become a second-grade alchemist," Yaoyue said happily.

"You!" Chemir shook his head helplessly.

"Her elder sister is named Yao Ye, the eldest princess of the Jia Ma Empire's royal family. She is in charge of the Imperial Guards and commands 50,000 iron cavalry. Princess Yao Ye is not only very beautiful, but also exceptionally capable," Chemir introduced to Xiao Yan.

After listening to Chemir's introduction, Xiao Yan nodded. He naturally knew this Princess Yaoye and admired her quite a bit. This Princess Yaoye not only possessed stunning beauty and nobility, but her nobility and beauty were not merely superficial; her inner qualities were equally astonishing. She was intelligent, resourceful, independent, and very opinionated. She was a thoughtful strategist, always able to remain calm in complex situations and find the best solutions.

However, this is the Dou Qi Continent, where strength ultimately reigns supreme. A Dou Huang can kill tens of thousands of soldiers, and a Dou Zong can easily destroy a town; not to mention those above that level. Therefore, even if the Jia Ma Empire was unwilling, it still had to join the Yan Alliance later on, or it would be eliminated.

"Sister!" Yaoyue called out happily.

A tall woman, dressed in a luxurious brocade robe, exuding a cool and mature charm, held a long spear. She straightened her slender body, gripped the reins tightly, and gently pulled back while simultaneously pressing down on the horse's back, her movements perfectly coordinated with the steed. Her gaze was firm and elegant, bringing the horse to a sudden stop. The moment the horseshoes left the ground seemed to freeze time, displaying an unparalleled heroic and dashing demeanor.

As the distance closed, Xiao Yan could see the woman on horseback more clearly. She had a thick, black ponytail, fair skin, and a tight-fitting outfit that made her stand out even more.

"Truly, women are just as capable as men!" Looking at the woman who suddenly appeared, Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire her.

"Hehe! Isn't my sister beautiful!" Princess Yaoyue blinked her bright eyes and laughed happily when she saw that Xiao Yan's gaze was fixed on her sister Yaoye.

Yao Ye dismounted and slowly walked over, cupping his hands in greeting, "Greetings, Master Chemir!"

"Hehe, I didn't expect that Princess Yaoye, with her busy official duties, would still be able to find time to participate in Yue'er's alchemist assessment!" Chemir smiled.

"Nothing urgent happened today, so I came over." Yao Ye gently rubbed Yao Yue's little head and said softly.

"Master Chemir, who is this gentleman...?" Yao Ye asked, looking at the young man in front of him with a puzzled expression.

Yao Ye carefully observed the young man beside Chemir. She noticed that Xiao Yan possessed an extraordinary bearing and upright posture, wearing an alchemist's robe with a badge on his chest, clearly indicating that he was a first-grade alchemist. Moreover, he showed no fear upon seeing her arrival, which surprised Yao Ye. Usually, when those noble young masters were present, they would all tremble with fear and act cautiously.

"He is Nie Feng, the alchemist who received special care and praise from President Fa Ma a few days ago," the little princess said quickly before Chemir could speak.

"Mr. Nie Feng isn't from the capital, is he?" Yao Ye asked Xiao Yan.

"Hehe, I've always lived with my teacher in the deep mountains and never traveled far before. This time, my teacher sent me out to gain some experience," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile.

"Mr. Nie Feng doesn't seem like someone who has always lived in the mountains at all!" Yao Ye said with a rare smile after hearing Xiao Yan's words.

"Maybe it's because I've been out training for a while!" Xiao Yan explained casually.

"Hehe, if Mr. Nie Feng encounters any difficulties, you can come to me for help." Seeing that Xiao Yan did not want to say more, Yao Ye did not ask any further questions, but indirectly tried to win Xiao Yan over.

It's rare to see a first-grade alchemist as young as Xiao Yan. You have to understand, even the little princess paid a considerable price to become a first-grade alchemist! How could she become the apprentice of Chemir, the vice president of the Alchemist Guild, without paying a price? Moreover, the medicinal herbs used for practice alone cost a considerable amount, which is why the little princess's alchemy skills improved so quickly.

Yao Ye also sensed that the young man in front of her was not weak either, and the aura emanating from his body was close to that of a Dou Shi.

To achieve such success at such a young age clearly demonstrates extraordinary talent, and there is likely a powerful mentor behind him.

However, no matter how talented Xiao Yan is, he is only a first-grade alchemist at present, and he is not worth Yao Ye's efforts to win him over. It is already a great favor to win him over indirectly.

"Sister, it's time to come with me to take the second-grade alchemist exam." Seeing that Yao Ye was talking to Xiao Yan, Yao Yue tugged at Yao Ye's arm.

"I apologize. Seeing that Brother Nie Feng is so talented, I said a few more words and took up Master's time." Yao Ye said apologetically to Chemir.

"Haha! Brother Nie Feng is indeed quite talented, and young people always have a lot to talk about," Chemir laughed.

Just as everyone was preparing to enter the Alchemist Guild, a carriage slowly drove in from the north. This carriage was even more magnificent and imposing than the little princess's carriage, attracting the attention of everyone present.

After the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Alchemist Guild, a handsome young man stepped out. He wore a long white robe, was tall and upright, with a handsome face, and carried a folding fan, looking very dashing. After alighting from the carriage, the young man respectfully lifted the curtain. Under the watchful eyes of those around, a middle-aged man in a light blue robe, with a refined and scholarly air, stepped down from the carriage.

"Elder Guhe!" Chemir hurriedly stepped forward and bowed when he saw that the person who came was Guhe.

Xiao Yan and the other two also bowed to Gu He, after all, Gu He's status was undeniable!

"Hehe, Vice President." Guhe cupped his hands in a polite gesture to Chemir.

"It's actually Pill King Gu He! But shouldn't he be at the Yunlan Sect? Why is he at the Alchemist Guild?" Xiao Yan wondered.

Gu He, one of the top ten strongest figures in the Jia Ma Empire, is an honorary elder of the Yunlan Sect and also an elder of the Alchemist Guild. Within the Jia Ma Empire, Gu He is the only sixth-grade alchemist, his status and position being self-evident; only the president of the Alchemist Guild, Fa Ma, can compare to him.

"I wonder what brings Elder Guhe to the Alchemist Guild this time?" Chemir asked with a smile.

"Alas! I came to the capital to treat Old Master Nalan at the request of the sect leader. Unfortunately, the poison in Old Master Nalan has penetrated deep into his bone marrow, and only a different kind of fire can cure him. I heard that Guild Master Fa Ma is also at the Alchemist Guild recently, so I wanted to ask him who possesses a different kind of fire. After all, he is very knowledgeable and should know something about different kinds of fire. Of course, I also brought my good-for-nothing disciple Liu Ling to participate in the second-grade alchemist assessment." Gu He replied.

(End of this chapter)