The Strange Flame Rekindles in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 60 Liu Ling's Hostility

"I really don't know which faction on the continent this young man named Nie Feng is a prodigy from. He's only fifteen or sixteen years old, yet he's already reached the five-star Dou Zhe level, which is comparable to Nalan Yanran, the genius of the Yunlan Sect. He also possesses remarkable talent as an alchemist. His interpersonal skills are also very mature, and he doesn't seem like a young man at all," Gu He thought to himself.

"This young man named Nie Feng is indeed extraordinary!" Yao Ye thought to himself as he watched Xiao Yan easily resolve his crisis with just a few words.

"Sister! What are you thinking about?" Yaoyue asked when she saw her sister deep in thought.

"Moon, have you noticed anything special about this boy named Nie Feng?" Yao Ye whispered to his younger sister, Yao Yue.

"What's special about him? Aside from his high talent in alchemy, there's nothing special about him, is there?" Yao Yue looked at Xiao Yan again, but didn't find anything special.

"Did you sense even a hint of awe in him regarding our identities? Normally, when those noble children see us, aren't they all trembling with fear, too terrified to speak? With President Fa Ma and Pill King Gu He present, how many young men can remain calm and composed without flinching? We two are imperial princesses, and Nalan Yanran is the beloved disciple of the Yunlan Sect Master, while Liu Ling is Pill King Gu He's disciple. We've all seen our share of grand occasions. But what about him? Do you still think he's ordinary?" Yao Ye explained with a smile.

"This..." Princess Yaoyue's gaze fell on Xiao Yan again, and she found that Xiao Yan was as if he were covered by a veil, making it difficult to see him clearly.

"There are only two possibilities for his confidence," Yao Ye said calmly.

"Which two?" Yaoyue asked.

"First, he really is someone from a powerful force who has come out to gain experience, and he's very likely not from the Jia Ma Empire. Our status and position are worthless in his eyes. Second, this person is too arrogant, arrogant to the point of being overbearing. But either way, he is not a simple person," Yao Ye said slowly.

"Hehe, the pills have been distributed, five million gold coins per portion. What do you think?" Fa Ma said with a smile to Gu He and Yao Ye.

"Hmm, these pills are indeed worth the price." Gu He didn't have any objections. He really wanted to study these pills. Although they were low-grade pills, they still had many merits. Besides, gold coins were just numbers to him, and he didn't care about them at all. He casually took out a card, handed it to Fa Ma, and then put away one of the pills.

"President Fa Ma really knows how to do business. The price has tripled with this transaction." Yao Ye smiled, then took out a card, handed it to Fa Ma, and randomly took one of the remaining two cards, putting it into his storage ring.

These pills are extremely important to the Jia Ma Empire. Her grandfather, Jia Xingtian, was a contemporary of Fa Ma. Judging from Fa Ma's current appearance, one can tell just how old Jia Xingtian is. At that age, if one does not break through, one is likely to die of old age at any time.

The thought of the crisis the empire would face without her great-grandfather's protection sent chills down Yao Ye's spine. Therefore, she was determined to buy it, even if it were ten million gold coins, let alone five million.

After obtaining two purple-gold cards, Fa Ma took out another purple-gold card from his storage ring, walked slowly to Xiao Yan, and handed all three purple-gold cards to him.

Xiao Yan accepted the two purple-gold cards, returned one to Fa Ma, and said with a smile, "President Fa Ma helped me sell my pills, how could I possibly ask you for money! Besides, my pills are only worth five million gold coins! It's your skill that you were able to sell them for such a high price, how could I possibly take advantage of you!"

"Hehe, just take it! Gold coins are just numbers to me. Giving them to you will at least help you improve your strength," Fa Ma said with a smile.

"Well... then I'll accept it!" Xiao Yan considered it for a moment and then accepted the Purple Gold Card.

"That's more like it!" Fa Ma's smile widened as he saw Xiao Yan accept the purple-gold card.

"President Fa Ma, I'm taking my apprentice Liu Ling to the second-grade alchemist assessment now. See you next time," Gu He said respectfully, bowing to Fa Ma with a smile.

After seeing Fa Ma nod, Gu He turned to Xiao Yan and said, "Young friend Nie Feng, you are welcome to visit the Yunlan Sect if you have time. After all, it's very difficult to become stronger on your own. The Yunlan Sect has the cultivation techniques and fighting skills you desire, as well as medicinal herbs. If you can join the Yunlan Sect, I, Gu He, will do my utmost to nurture you!"

"Thank you for your kind words, Master Guhe. If I ever consider joining a sect, I will definitely go to the Yunlan Sect." Xiao Yan naturally had to be polite after hearing Guhe's words. Although Xiao Yan wouldn't join the Yunlan Sect, showing obvious hostility would definitely arouse suspicion, especially since Nalan Yanran had always been suspicious of him!

"I'm going to take my sister to the assessment now." Yao Ye bowed to Fa Ma and prepared to leave.

"Mr. Nie Feng, if you wish to develop your career in the royal family, you can come directly to me. This is my token. With this token, Mr. Nie Feng can move freely within the Jia Ma Empire's royal palace. Moreover, joining a sect has too many restrictions, so I hope Mr. Nie Feng will seriously consider it." Yao Ye took out a golden token from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess Yaoye. If I ever consider joining the army, I will definitely give it serious consideration!" Xiao Yan accepted the token. Although he knew he would never need it, there was nothing wrong with accepting it.

"Hehe, you guys! Our Alchemist Guild can provide the best help to young friend Nie Feng, and there are no restrictions. People in our Alchemist Guild are very free." Fa Ma saw that Yunlan Sect and the royal family were both trying to win him over, so he naturally couldn't remain indifferent.

"Thank you for your kindness, President Fa Ma. Aren't I a member of the Alchemist Guild now?" Xiao Yan bowed to Fa Ma and said with a smile.

"Hahaha! You!" Fa Ma chuckled and shook his head. Fa Ma was truly gratified that Xiao Yan could calmly handle the attempts to win over three top powers in the Jia Ma Empire!

Seeing that Xiao Yan's answer was flawless, Yao Ye and Gu He secretly admired him in their hearts.

"Mr. Nie Feng, aren't you coming along? You can refine so many second-grade pills, aren't you planning to take the second-grade alchemist exam together?" Liu Ling said to Xiao Yan with a smile. Although he was smiling, he was already seething with resentment. All three major forces were trying to recruit Xiao Yan, which made his jealousy impossible to suppress. Liu Ling's purpose in wanting Xiao Yan to take the exam together was self-evident: to surpass him during the exam and prove that he was stronger than Xiao Yan.

Upon hearing Liu Ling's words, everyone's gaze turned to Xiao Yan again. With Xiao Yan's current abilities, the robes of a first-grade alchemist were indeed somewhat unworthy of him.

"Damn it! You're just like Xiao Ning! You both try to attract the attention of beautiful girls by putting me down. But it's understandable that Xiao Ning is jealous because I'm close to Xun'er! But I didn't do anything to you! I even have a grudge against Nalan Yanran, and you're trying to get attention by coming to me." Xiao Yan complained inwardly.

Little did Xiao Yan know that today was supposed to be the day when Liu Ling easily passed the assessment to become a second-grade alchemist and was the center of attention. After all, it was rare to see a second-grade alchemist as young as Liu Ling. He also wanted to use this opportunity to prove to Nalan Yanran that Liu Ling was a genius.

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