Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

He wanted to maintain some mystery and surprise Nalan Yanran at the three-year agreement.

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"Oh? Junior Brother is going to the Alchemy Conference?"

Han Feng looked at Xiao Yan, who was preparing to leave to register, and asked in surprise.

Yao Chen smiled and nodded.

"It's good for young people to gain more experience, especially a mere alchemy competition."

"Then let's wish our junior brother the best of luck in winning the championship."

Han Feng smiled.

Xiao Yan waved his hand modestly.

"No, no, we'll have to see how good the others are."

"By the way, senior brother, do you have anything that can conceal a person's appearance and aura?"

Xiao Yan asked.

Actually, Xiao Yan initially asked Yao Chen, but Yao Chen told him to ask Han Feng directly.

“Your senior brother is a weapon refiner; he has plenty of these kinds of things.”

Han Feng nodded and took out a mask from his storage ring.

"Wear it on your face, and cultivators below the Dou Zong level won't be able to see through your true nature."

Xiao Yan accepted it as if it were a priceless treasure.

This is a great item. When I go out to gain experience, wearing it will give me an extra identity to conceal my true identity.

"Feng'er, I'll take Xiao Yanzi to register first."

"That's what Yao Chen said."

Han Feng smiled and nodded.

Before leaving, Xiao Yan put on a mask, and his entire demeanor changed instantly.

As the two walked along the path, Yao Chen suddenly pressed down on Xiao Yan's shoulder.

"teacher?"

"Let's take another route out."

"Huh? Why?"

Yao Chen pointed to the sky.

"There are people watching from outside."

Yao Chen led Xiao Yan away from the Mittel family without anyone noticing.

The royal spies waiting outside had no idea that the two had come and gone.

However, the other members of the Xiao family, including Xiao Zhan, were recognized by the secret agents because they did not conceal their presence when entering and leaving.

They reported this discovery to the royal family.

"So you're from the Xiao family."

Jia Xingtian suddenly realized.

The Xiao family was once a powerful clan in the empire, but it has since declined.

"When did the Xiao family and the Mittel family become so close?"

Jia Xingtian frowned again.

As the de facto ruler of the country, he did not want to see any power rise within the empire that could threaten the royal family.

The Mittel family has now crossed the line into a situation that could lead to Jia Xingtian's downfall.

However, the timing is not yet ripe, and above the Mittel family, there is the Yunlan Sect, which is even more of a headache for the royal family.

Therefore, Jia Xingtian did nothing against the Mittel family.

However, any slight movement by the Mittel family was actually a sensitive issue for Jia Xingtian.

"Someone, go to Wutan City and investigate the Xiao family's situation, find out what has happened recently."

Jia Xingtian shouted towards the door.

"Yes!"

A deep response came from outside the door.

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Alchemist Guild.

Yao Chen and Xiao Yan arrived at this place.

At this moment, the crowd outside was enormous, with alchemists from all over the empire and neighboring countries coming to the capital to register for the alchemy competition.

For most ordinary alchemists, this is a rare opportunity to become famous throughout the country.

Reputation is very important to alchemists.

Among alchemists of the same rank, the difference in skill level is determined by reputation.

The higher one's reputation, the more skilled one is in alchemy, and the higher the reward for alchemy for others.

Yao Chen won the championship at the Pill Tower Pill Gathering, which earned him the right to be noticed by the entire Dou Qi Continent. In the process of refining pills for powerful figures, his reputation and strength were further consolidated, and the name of Venerable Yao spread throughout the world.

The title of the number one alchemist on the mainland was also established through word of mouth.

There may be some alchemists on the mainland whose alchemy skills are not necessarily inferior to Yao Chen's, but due to the difference in fame, they can only be suppressed by Yao Zun Zhe.

"Teacher, there are just too many people!"

Xiao Yan said helplessly.

If he waits like this, it won't be his turn until evening.

Alchemists, who are usually extremely rare, have suddenly become worthless and are appearing in droves.

"Let me see."

Yao Chen looked around.

"These are all alchemists without guild recommendations, most of whom are not ranked. They need to pass various assessments, so it's relatively slow. That's a special passage."

"No wonder there are so many people here if they're not ranked."

Xiao Yan suddenly realized.

"People are practically fighting tooth and nail to participate..."

Xiao Yan shook his head and headed towards the special passage with Yao Chen.

"Please show me your alchemy badge, or a letter of recommendation from the Alchemists' Guild."

The guards at the entrance stopped the two.

Xiao Yan looked at Yao Chen, and Yao Chen also looked at Xiao Yan.

Where is your alchemist badge?

"I don't have that thing!"

Xiao Yan said confidently.

He had never taken the Alchemist Guild exam.

There was a moment of silence.

The master and apprentice looked at each other in bewilderment.

The guard frowned, preparing to drive the two away.

"and many more!"

Xiao Yan stepped forward and, under the scrutinizing gaze of the guards, extended his hand.

The guard slowly gripped the hilt of his sword.

The person in front of me, wearing a mask and afraid to show their true face, is very suspicious.

boom!

A ball of purple beast fire suddenly ignited, startling the guard.

"Solid fire!"

Physical flames are a technique possessed only by fourth-grade alchemists.

Of course, refining beast fire can also achieve the same effect.

However, among ordinary cultivators, beast fire is extremely expensive.

The person before us is capable of such things; he should not be underestimated in any way.

"How is it? Is it ready now?"

Xiao Yan smiled confidently.

"My lord, I was very rude just now."

The guard bowed and then stepped aside to invite Xiao Yan inside.

"Uh... this gentleman..."

After much hesitation, the guards stopped Yao Chen.

"Are you also an alchemist here to take the assessment?"

"He's my teacher, don't you think?"

Xiao Yan spoke up from the side.

"oh oh!"

The guards bowed repeatedly and stopped trying to stop them.

After some effort, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan finally entered the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild in the capital.

Unlike the high temperature outside, the interior of the Alchemist Guild was cool and pleasant.

"Go and sign up!"

Yao Chen pointed to the line in front of him.

Inside the guild, there were still people queuing, but not many.

Xiao Yan stepped forward and joined the end of the line.

Fifteen minutes later, it was Xiao Yan's turn to register.

The staff member from the Alchemist Guild first looked at Xiao Yan, and seeing that he was wearing a mask, asked, "May I ask your name?"

Xiao Yan lowered his voice and said, "Yan Xiao."

At the same time, he ignited the purple flame in his hand.

The staff exchanged surprised glances, then asked a few simple questions and recorded Xiao Yan's information.

"Mr. Yan Xiao, please keep this safe. This is your registration form."

"The first assessment will be held at the Royal Square. Please arrive there on time to participate in the assessment."

Xiao Yan took the registration form and met up with Yao Chen, who was wandering around the guild.

"Teacher, it's done."

Xiao Yan waved the form in his hand.

Yao Chen nodded, but his gaze fell on the portrait of the guild leader, Fama, in the guild section.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Xiao Yan moved closer to Yao Chen and looked at some announcements on the screen.

"nothing."