People in Doupo: Unparalleled Talents Actually Bring a System

Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian looked at each other and nodded, expressing their deep agreement with Yao Chen's evaluation. They knew in their hearts that Xiao Yan had an extraordinary talent in alchemy, and was indeed the best they had ever seen except Xiao Ling.

However, following Xiao Ling, a genius in alchemy, they had long been accustomed to all kinds of extraordinary feats. Therefore, although they admired Xiao Yan's outstanding performance today, they were no longer overly surprised.

Their mentality was like that of sailors who had experienced storms and were able to remain calm in the face of the waves on the sea. Although Xiao Yan's achievements were dazzling, they did not cause any waves in their hearts.

Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a hint of ease and amusement in his tone, "Since Yao Lao thinks so highly of him, why don't you take my cousin and I to Xingyun Pavilion when we go to Zhongzhou?"

Xiao Ling knew clearly in his heart that he had no intention of being Xiao Yan's babysitter.

But considering that Xiao Yan was not only his cousin, but also the respect he showed to him and the blood connection between them, he naturally would not ignore Xiao Yan.

Even though helping Xiao Yan might not bring any benefits to himself, since it is just a piece of cake, Xiao Ling is willing to lend a helping hand.

Xiao Ling knew that he would not give away things that were of great importance to him or his close ones. However, Xiao Ling was quite willing to lend a hand to those things that were of little use to him or to help him within his ability.

Xiao Ling's proposal aroused the interest of Yao Chen in the Bone Inflammation Ring. Yao Chen stroked his chin and immersed himself in thought for a moment. Then, he slowly spoke,

"This proposal is not a bad idea. Xiao Yan is your fellow clansman, so you can take care of him. If he can be properly trained and taken to Zhongzhou to broaden his horizons, it will be of great benefit to his growth. And with his talent, he can stand out even in Xingyun Pavilion."

Xiao Ling nodded in agreement and said in a relaxed tone: "Okay, when we are ready to go to Zhongzhou, we will ask Xiao Yan if he is interested in joining. If he is willing to go, we will take him with us; if he doesn't want to, we won't force him."

Yao Chen's voice sounded again in the Bone Flame Ring, with a hint of amusement and deep meaning: "Based on my observation of Xiao Yan, given his personality, he will definitely go to Zhongzhou if he has such an opportunity. Even if you don't invite him, he will go to Zhongzhou by himself when he grows to a certain level. If you invite him, he will definitely go there with pleasure."

Xiao Ling nodded without commenting. He also thought so in his heart. He had long seen Xiao Yan's unwillingness to admit defeat and his desire to become a strong man.

Zhongzhou, as the center of the continent, is full of powerful people and countless opportunities. For a young man like Xiao Yan who is full of fighting spirit, it is undoubtedly a huge magnet.

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On the high platform, Fa Ma narrowed his eyes slightly. Although he usually remained indifferent, at this moment, even his narrowed eyes could not hide his overflowing smile.

He laughed heartily a few times, and cast his gaze toward the center of the square again, sweeping his eyes over Yan Li, who was sitting on the ground with a pale face, and the two black-robed men beside him who seemed a little at a loss.

Fa Ma smiled playfully, his voice full of ridicule: "Although everyone here may not be familiar with the 'Tough Vein Spiritual Pill' refined by Xiao Yan, I believe there is no need for me to elaborate on the value of the fifth-grade pill and the fourth-grade peak pill."

As he finished speaking, Fa Ma's voice gradually became solemn and clear: "Then, I have the honor to announce that the champion of this Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Conference is none other than Xiao Yan from the Xiao family!"

His voice echoed over the square, and every word was like a hammer, striking everyone's heart.

Following Fa Ma's announcement, the entire square erupted in thunderous applause. The audience cheered for this wonderful alchemy competition and Xiao Yan's outstanding performance. This applause was not only a compliment to the winner, but also a respect for the exquisite skills of alchemy.

Xiao Yan stood in the center of the square, surrounded by waves of applause and praise.

An unprecedented sense of accomplishment surged in his heart, not only because he won the competition, but also because his skills and hard work were recognized.

He knew that this was just the beginning, a starting point towards a higher goal.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and calmed down his excitement. He thought to himself, "Today's victory is an affirmation of me and also an encouragement to me. I can't be complacent because there is still a long way to go. I must continue to work hard, constantly surpass myself, and climb to a higher peak in alchemy."

At this time, Yaoyue squeezed through the crowd and walked briskly to Xiao Yan. Her eyes were shining with sincere joy and admiration: "Xiao Yan, congratulations on your victory. This is indeed the honor you deserve. However, you hid it really well. You were able to refine a fifth-grade elixir. It's really not good enough."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly. The relationship between him and Yaoyue made his answer more relaxed and friendly: "Haha, Yaoyue, I didn't expect to perform so well before. This time it was just luck."

Liu Ling's gaze passed through the crowd and fell on Xiao Yan's confident smile. A complex emotion surged in his heart.

Before the Alchemy Conference began, he boasted of being a genius, but he never expected to be surpassed by a younger alchemist. He knew in his heart that Xiao Yan's victory was not a fluke, but a reflection of his strength and talent.

Liu Ling sighed softly, and that sigh was just like her mood at the moment, with a hint of helplessness and loneliness. He silently sorted out his medicine cauldron and medicinal materials, his movements were slower than usual, as if he was bidding a final farewell for the defeat in this competition.

The crowd around were cheering for Xiao Yan's victory, and no one noticed Liu Ling's departure.

He quietly left the crowd, his steps seeming a little heavy. The noise in the competition square gradually faded away, but Liu Ling's heart was silent.

On the other side, Yan Li's face was as gloomy as iron. He was clear in his mind that his fourth-grade "Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill" was undoubtedly eclipsed by the "Tough Vein Spiritual Pill" refined by Xiao Yan. In this contest, he was completely defeated and had nothing to say.

Gritting his teeth, Yan Li waved his hand and put the medicine cauldron into his storage ring. Under the gaze of many people, he and the two black-robed men beside him turned around quickly and walked out of the venue in a hurry.

He could feel the cold gazes from Fa Ma and others on the platform. The coldness in their eyes made him understand that if he did not take this opportunity to leave this place quickly, once Fa Ma and others freed up their hands, he would be in a disadvantageous situation.

On the high platform, Fa Ma put his hands behind his back, staring coldly at Yan Li's hurriedly leaving back, a sneer of disdain appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said lightly: "You only think of leaving now, it's a bit too late."

Hai Bodong chuckled and answered with a hint of teasing in his tone: "Do you need us to follow?"

Fa Ma shook his head slightly and responded calmly: "There is no need to do this. I have already secretly left a soul mark on his 'Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill'. He can't escape from our grasp."

Jia Lao smiled, and his tone revealed a bit of gloating: "The Izumo Empire Alchemy Guild will be distressed this time. It costs a lot to train a fourth-grade alchemy master."

Fa Ma smiled lightly, as if everything was under control: "Since you are here, you should have this awareness."

At this moment, Xiao Ling smiled softly and suddenly interrupted, his tone relaxed but with unquestionable determination: "Everyone, let me handle those three people." He made up a reason and continued, "I have long disliked them, and this is a good opportunity to deal with them myself."

Xiao Ling's sudden intervention made Hai Bodong and Fa Ma look at him curiously, and the others around him also showed surprise. No one expected that Xiao Ling would take the initiative to volunteer to participate in handling this difficult matter.

Fa Ma and the others actually had doubts about what Xiao Ling said about being dissatisfied with the three people. With Xiao Ling's identity and cultivation, he usually wouldn't waste his attention on such trivial matters.

Although they were not quite sure about Xiao Ling's true intention, since he was willing to help, Fa Ma and the others naturally had no reason to refuse. Fa Ma nodded with a smile, and said with a hint of laughter: "Since Master Xiao Ling is interested in this, then please go ahead. We will naturally not stop you."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly and responded, "Then I won't be polite. I will handle this matter cleanly and neatly."

The reason why Xiao Ling personally took action to deal with Yan Li and his two companions was out of consideration for replenishing the soul body of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Ever since he refined the Earth Demon Puppet for Han Yue last time, his Ten Thousand Souls Banner has been empty, without even a soul body inside.

Although the soul power of these three fourth-grade alchemists was not strong, Xiao Ling had another plan.

He planned to let these souls devour each other within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. In this way, their power would be condensed and enhanced, and eventually converge into a force comparable to that of an ordinary Dou Huang soul.

Later, Xiao Ling only needed to randomly collect some soul bodies and let them devour each other in the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and he would hopefully be able to condense a strong enough soul force. This strategy just met the conditions he needed to refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

After all, in his plan, there was a Dou Zun-level corpse quietly waiting for his arrival in the Magical Beast Mountains of Luoyan Empire. The potential of this corpse, combined with the powerful soul power, would enable him to refine a more powerful puppet.

Afterwards, Xiao Ling turned around and faced Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian, and said with a relaxed look: "I'll go first and take care of some things. If you feel bored, you can go out for a walk by yourselves, or go back to the Xiao family to rest."

Xiao Yixian and Qinglin had naturally heard what Xiao Ling said before, and knew that Xiao Ling was going to deal with the three fourth-grade alchemists. With Xiao Ling's strength, they were not worried about encountering any danger.

The Little Doctor Fairy nodded gently and responded gently: "Okay, go and do your thing. We will make our own arrangements."

Qing Lin also echoed, "Don't worry, Master. We will take good care of ourselves. You just be careful."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly: "Then I will go. Don't worry about me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling's figure disappeared from the VIP seats like a breeze, leaving only a blurry afterimage that slowly dissipated in everyone's sight.

Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, who witnessed Xiao Ling's departure, looked at each other, and both of them showed understanding in their eyes. The two talked quietly for a few words, and finally decided not to stay in the lively competition venue any longer.

The little doctor raised a faint smile at the corner of her lips, and she nodded gracefully to the people around her to say goodbye. Qinglin followed closely behind her, and the two of them walked through the crowd together, walking calmly towards the exclusive passage for the VIP seats.

Following the backs of Xiao Yixian and Qinglin, Jia Xingtian commented softly: "The two girls beside Xiao Ling should not be underestimated."

Fa Ma nodded in agreement, with a hint of amazement in his tone: "Indeed, they are so young and have such strength. Their talent is indeed amazing. It seems that only a genius like Xiao Ling can attract people like them to follow."

Chapter 214: Izumo Empire Douhuang

On the other side, Yanli and the other two were plotting their escape from the Jiama Empire in a hidden corner. Yanli, the leader of the three, had a gloomy face, with unwillingness and anger flashing in his eyes.

He knew clearly that his actions at the Alchemy Conference had put his position in the Gama Empire in jeopardy. If he did not leave quickly, he would probably be in even greater trouble.

Arriving at the entrance of an empty alley, Yan Li said to the two people behind him in a deep voice: "We must leave here as soon as possible. The Alchemist Guild and Fa Ma of the Jia Ma Empire will not let us go. I have already written to the top leaders of the Izumo Empire, and they will send a Douhuang-level expert to meet us outside the imperial capital."

Among Yan Li's two black-robed subordinates, the alchemist from the Mulan Empire asked with a trembling voice, "Master Yan Li, have our identities really been exposed?"

Another alchemist from Luoyan Empire added: "Yes, Master Yanli, we used the 'Rejuvenation Pill' and our appearance has been restored to that of our youth. They should not be able to see our true identity. Even though our attitude was a bit arrogant before, our age does meet the requirements for participating in this alchemist conference. They should have no reason to take action against us, right?"

Hearing his men's panicked inquiries, Yan Li couldn't help but recall the cold gazes in the VIP seats and Xiao Yan's ridicule towards him.

Although he couldn't confirm the specific situation, Yan Li already had an ominous premonition in his heart. He said in a deep voice: "According to my observation, we may have been discovered. Even if our identities have not been exposed, the Jia Ma Empire is not our territory after all. It is better for us to leave as soon as possible."

Immediately, Yan Li snorted coldly, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes: "Don't worry, I have made careful arrangements. The Douhuang strongmen of the Izumo Empire will meet us at the border and lead us across the border to safely reach the territory of the Izumo Empire. There, we can get a more solid shelter."

There was an unquestionable determination in Yanli's words, which slightly calmed the uneasiness in the hearts of the two subordinates.

"Master, since you have made all the arrangements, let's proceed according to the plan." The alchemist of the Mulan Empire took a deep breath and tried to calm himself.

The alchemist of Luoyan Empire also nodded in agreement, "Yes, Master Yanli, we trust your judgment. As long as we can reach the Chuyun Empire safely, there will be no risk."

Yan Li nodded, then released his soul perception to explore the surroundings. After confirming that no one was following him, he felt a little relieved. He said in a deep voice: "It seems that those people from the Jia Ma Empire have not noticed our movements yet."

Then he turned to look at his two men and Yan Li whispered, "Okay, let's go."

As soon as he finished speaking, he led the way out of the alley, followed closely by his two men. The three of them tried to keep a low profile to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

Yan Li and his men hid themselves and blended into the bustling crowd. Taking advantage of the noontime rush, they quietly moved toward the outskirts of the Jiama Empire. The sun shone on them, but their hearts were filled with gloom and anxiety.

Although there were many people at noon, it also meant that the line of sight was wider and their actions were more likely to be noticed. Therefore, he reminded his two men to be extra careful and not to make any conspicuous moves.

They walked through the busy market, blending in between vendors and customers, trying to reduce their presence as much as possible. Yan Li looked around vigilantly to make sure there were no suspicious eyes following him. His two men also showed enough vigilance, always paying attention to the surrounding dynamics.

However, these three people are all veteran Douling level, and they are considered good even in the Jiama Empire. It is not difficult not to attract the attention of others. They walked without stopping, and before long, the towering city wall appeared in their sight.

As they approached the city wall, Yan Li couldn't help but feel nervous. The city gate was the last obstacle for them to escape from here, and it was also the place where their whereabouts were most likely to be exposed. However, if the soldiers guarding the city gate noticed anything wrong, they would be in great trouble.

Yan Li took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and then whispered to his two men: "Stay calm, we are just ordinary travelers, don't do anything unusual."

When the two heard Yan Li's instructions, they nodded obediently.

They followed the crowd and slowly approached the city gate. Yan Li looked around vigilantly to make sure no suspicious eyes were fixed on them. His two men also showed their due composure and did not show any panic.

When they finally arrived at the city gate, Yanli pretended to be calm and handed the pass to the guard, along with a bag of gold coins as an extra "gift".

After checking the documents, the guards smiled with satisfaction at the gold coins handed over by Yanli, then waved their hands and let him pass.

After leaving the city gate, Yan Li and his companions did not stop at all, but immediately quickened their pace and rushed to the agreed meeting point. They knew that only by meeting with the Douhuang strongmen of the Izumo Empire could they be truly safe.

The trees on both sides retreated quickly, and their footsteps seemed particularly hurried in the dust. The sun was hanging high above his head, but Yanli could not feel the slightest warmth, only the sense of urgency in his heart was constantly rising.

Soon, they came to an open area. Yanli stopped and looked around. After confirming that there were no followers, he signaled two of his men to hide in the nearby grass and wait for the arrival of the Douhuang powerful man.

As time passed, Yanli's brows gradually furrowed, and he began to wonder if something unexpected had happened.

At this moment, a powerful and familiar aura suddenly appeared at the edge of their perception. A hint of surprise flashed in Yanli's eyes. It was the Douhuang powerful man from the Izumo Empire who had arrived.

The figure of the Douhuang strongman appeared in front of them like a phantom. He was wearing a black robe, with a stern face and an unquestionable majesty in his eyes.

With the appearance of the figure, the tense expressions of Yanli and the other two obviously relaxed. They greeted the man with a relaxed smile: "Brother Xieyun, you are finally here." Obviously, Yanli and this man were already familiar with each other.

Xie Yun nodded slightly, and glanced at the three people. Noticing that they did not seem particularly excited, he asked, "Vice President Yan Li, judging from the way you look, it seems that the mission was not successfully completed?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Li's eyes flashed with reluctance. He clenched his fists, but soon released them. He sighed, with helplessness in his tone: "Brother Xieyun, a rare alchemy genius has appeared in the Jiama Empire this time. He is able to refine fifth-grade elixirs at such a young age. I cannot match him. After I return this time, I will apologize to His Majesty."

After hearing this, Xie Yun's eyes showed surprise. He touched his chin and said to himself, "I didn't expect that in addition to Xiao Ling, there would be another genius in alchemy in the Jia Ma Empire. It's really surprising."

However, he quickly shook his head, a meaningful smile on his face. "However, these are not problems. Once our three-nation alliance is ready, both the Gama Empire and the Serpent Tribe will eventually become the dust of history."

The gloom in Yan Li's heart gradually dissipated with Xie Yun's words. He sneered inwardly, "So what if his alchemy skills surpass mine? Once our army arrives, all resistance will be annihilated. When that happens, I will make sure that brat Xiao Yan personally experience the power of my Chuyun Empire's poison techniques."

He then responded loudly to Xieyun: "Haha, Brother Xieyun is right. The Gama Empire is nothing special. Our most urgent task right now is to leave this land as soon as possible."