Chapter 526: "Disciple of Yao Chen" – Strength and Character Are Not the Same, Little Yanzi!
In the vast central plaza, amid the deafening clamor of the crowd, Xiao Yan felt somewhat dazed.
During his time in the Pill Realm, his days had been eerily quiet no one around, just his own relentless, agonized roars.
Now, suddenly surrounded by so many people, he found an unexpected sense of security in the chaos.
Why?
Only he knew the answer.
In his own words "There are people here… how nice."
However, despite the massive crowd, something felt off.
These were all top-tier alchemists, each a master in their craft. Whether in strength, soul power, or refining techniques, they were the elite.
Yet, among them, there was a lingering hostility, a sense of ever-present competition.
Xiao Yan knew these people were not friends.
They were enemies, all aiming for the same prize.
More importantly Soul Hall was here.
And these Soul Hall bastards were not to be underestimated.
With so many monstrous alchemists present, rising above the crowd would be nearly impossible.
Scanning the plaza, Xiao Yan's gaze finally stopped at the highest platform.
There, three figures sat, emanating an overwhelming aura.
Even from afar, fear crept into his heart.
The three heads of the Pill Tower…
Xiao Yan had never encountered them before, but now, standing in their presence, he understood why they were revered.
This wasn't just about strength and prestige
The sheer pressure of their soul force alone was suffocating!
Xiao Yan's soul had already reached the Spirit Realm, and yet, he still felt crushed by their presence.
That alone proved how terrifying these three figures were.
"…So they are the Three Pill Tower Giants?"
His gaze flickered across the three figures, but then
His eyes widened in shock.
Among the three was a woman.
A stunningly beautiful woman.
Dressed in a slit cheongsam, revealing a pair of long, snow-white legs, her sharp eyes were locked onto him.
Her intense gaze made Xiao Yan uncomfortable.
Why was she staring at him like that?
Could it be…?
No, he wasn't that narcissistic.
If it were any other woman, maybe he could charm her with his looks and talent.
But this woman?
One of the Three Pill Tower Giants?
A legendary Dou Zun, a master alchemist who ruled over the Central Plains?
She wouldn't look at him that way.
The only logical explanation
She was interested in his talent, perhaps considering taking him as a disciple.
But…
Did he still count as someone's disciple?
His old master, Yao Chen, was now known across the continent as the Medicine Saint.
The moment he reappeared, he shook the entire world.
His status was now beyond imagination.
Any fool would cling to such a connection
But would that really be a good idea?
If he tried to "reclaim" that master-disciple bond, would Yao Chen personally strangle him?
Would he die?
Probably not.
After all, Wu Tian was around.
With that monster backing him, Yao Chen wouldn't dare to kill him.
At most, he'd just bully him to death instead.
But being known as the "Disciple of the Medicine Saint"…
That was a title too tempting to pass up.
Yao Chen had expelled him, but
"His words don't count."
While Xiao Yan was lost in thought, the beautiful woman on the platform Xuan Yi spoke softly.
"So that's Xiao Yan… the former disciple of Yao Chen?"
Her voice carried across the high platform, instantly drawing attention.
The elderly man beside her, Xuan Kong Zi, chuckled.
"Heh… that's him. Yao Chen saw potential in him, sure. But in the end, he turned out just like Han Feng "
"A man of questionable character."
"Such a pity."
The third elder, Tian Lei Zi, opened his mouth, as if to speak
But the moment he met Xuan Yi's gaze, he promptly shut up.
He wasn't stupid.
Arguing with a woman like Xuan Yi was a death sentence.
Instead, he turned his attention toward Xiao Yan and narrowed his eyes.
"You two noticed it, right?"
"This boy's soul… it's strange."
Xuan Yi smiled slightly, shifting her gaze back to Xiao Yan.
"He has indeed touched the Spirit Realm."
The other two elders were taken aback.
"…Oh?"
Xuan Kong Zi's brows lifted in surprise.
"You're right. His soul has entered the Spirit Realm…"
"But it feels unstable."
Beside him, Tian Lei Zi, a dark-skinned elder, stroked his beard.
"Yao Chen's judgment was never wrong."
"First Han Feng, and now Xiao Yan both were geniuses capable of reaching the heights of the Pill Tower Giants."
"But…"
Tian Lei Zi suddenly stopped talking, letting out a long sigh.
There was no need to finish his sentence.
They all knew.
Yao Chen had an eye for talent
But when it came to judging character, he was blind as hell.
Both Han Feng and Xiao Yan had proven to be disappointments.
And yet…
Wu Tian had welcomed them into Cai Lin Pavilion.
That part made no sense.
Why would Wu Tian the most mysterious and terrifying man of their era allow those two to work alongside Yao Chen?
It was madness.
Imagine Yao Chen, standing side by side with his worst traitor and his failed disciple.
That had to be awkward as hell.
Yao Chen probably wanted to kill them both, but
Would he dare?
Wu Tian had already said it:
"Han Feng is mine."
And as for Xiao Yan
"Do whatever you want… as long as he's still breathing."
Xiao Yan: (╥﹏╥) …I'm doomed.
The moment Yao Chen heard those words, he had felt a massive headache coming on.
He knew far too much about Xiao Yan's true identity
The brat was from the ancient Xiao Clan.
A fallen clan, sure.
But was it really?
And worse they were tied to the Gu Clan.
If he killed Xiao Yan, the Gu Clan would come knocking.
So in the end
Yao Chen could only sigh and endure it.
He'd pretend to be at peace with Xiao Yan, letting the world assume they had reconciled.
But deep inside
He was suffering.
Meanwhile, the Three Pill Tower Giants understood exactly what was happening.
"That kid… he's shameless."
He was still riding Yao Chen's reputation.
Using the Medicine Saint's name to show off.
And it was working.
Xiao Yan stood at the center of the plaza, the undisputed star of the moment.
"Heh, look at that."
"That's the legendary Green Hat Xiao Yan, huh?"
"Wait, I thought he was called Yin-Yang Alchemist?"
"Half-good, half-evil, half-male, half-female "
(End of Chapter)
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