Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Perhaps knowing how important this trip was to Xiao Yan, Zi Yan and the others uncharacteristically refrained from disturbing him. This was one of the things Xiao Yan appreciated most about them. He didn't mind playful girls, but they needed to know when to be serious.
If someone suddenly decided to throw a tantrum or threaten suicide while he was in the middle of wiping out an entire clan, he certainly wouldn't hesitate to help them along their way. Fortunately, the girls around him were all sharp and knew better than to do something so brainless.
When the first rays of morning sunlight touched the door to Xiao Yan's room, he slung the Heavy Xuan Ruler over his back and slowly walked outside. Yao Lao was already waiting for him in the Starfall Pavilion plaza. Seeing the calm expression on Xiao Yan's face, Yao Lao smiled and nodded. This young man had never once disappointed him.
"Wow, is that our Starfall Pavilion's young master? He's so young…"
Across the plaza, a group of female disciples who had been training began whispering excitedly as they watched the handsome and refined Xiao Yan.
"I heard that even though he's so young, he's already at the peak of Dou Huang, but he rarely appears because he's always in secluded cultivation."
"Yeah, and I didn't expect him to be so adorable…"
"I wonder who's stronger—our young master or the little senior sister?"
"It's probably the young master. I passed by his room the other day and overheard the little senior sister sparring with him. She kept begging for mercy…"
Apparently hearing the chatter, Xiao Yan turned and gave them a slight smile. The girls' eyes instantly lit up. But what none of them realized was that a wisp of soul power quietly swept over them, gradually blurring their memories of Xiao Yan's face. Later, they wouldn't be able to recall exactly what he looked like.
"Seems like your luck with women is still strong," Yao Lao joked with a chuckle.
"Come on, teacher, don't tease me," Xiao Yan replied, shaking his head. "Let's get going."
"Alright." Since Xiao Yan didn't pursue the topic, Yao Lao dropped it as well. He turned to Venerable Feng, who had been waiting nearby, and said, "We may be gone a while on this trip to the Pill Tower. While I'm away, I'll leave Starfall Pavilion in your care."
"No need to be so polite with me," Venerable Feng waved it off. "Relax. With me here, nothing will happen to the Pavilion."
Yao Lao nodded and flicked a finger, sending a spatial jade slip to Venerable Feng. "If anything arises that you can't handle, crush this. I'll return immediately."
"Got it." Venerable Feng accepted the jade slip without protest. "Travel safely."
Once everything was in order, Yao Lao took Xiao Yan and flew rapidly toward Holy Pill City, where the Pill Tower was located. Now that Yao Lao had reached the Half-Saint realm, he far outpaced Xiao Yan in flight without even using his Nine Nether Wings. Under his lead, it took them only half a day to arrive.
"Holy Pill City… it's been a long time," Yao Lao murmured as he looked at the bustling metropolis, his expression tinged with nostalgia. He had once stayed at the Pill Tower and had even claimed the championship in the Alchemist Grand Meeting due to his exceptional skills. Naturally, he had some emotional attachment to this place.
Xiao Yan didn't share the sentiment. He was more concerned about the whereabouts of the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Yao Lao quickly pulled himself out of his memories and led Xiao Yan into the Pill Tower. Although Yao Lao wasn't officially affiliated with the Tower, his relationship with the Tower's three giants and his prestige ensured he was treated with utmost respect.
Not long after they entered, an elder from the Pill Tower came out to receive them and escorted them to the main hall. Before long, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed in the corridor—the Three Pill Tower Giants had arrived.
Xiao Yan had already heard of these three. On the way, Yao Lao had introduced them: Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi, all of whom were eighth-tier alchemists with Dou Zun-level strength.
With his Heaven-grade soul perception, Xiao Yan quickly gauged their power—each of them had reached the peak of nine-turn Dou Zun, just a step away from Half-Saint. If they worked in unison, they might even be able to temporarily contend with a true Half-Saint.
As for the rumors that these three once fought the Hall of Souls' master to a standstill? Xiao Yan ignored them. He had fought that Hall Master himself in his past life and knew exactly how terrifying that man was. Against someone like that, these three wouldn't last a second—he could swat each of them with a single slap.
The three clearly had some history with Yao Lao. After entering, they exchanged greetings and caught up for a while. One of them, a graceful woman, looked at Yao Lao with particularly complex emotions. Xiao Yan raised a brow. Could this be the fabled "Mistress"?
"Xiao Yan, these three are from the Pill Tower," Yao Lao said, shifting to formal introductions. "And this is my disciple, Xiao Yan."
The three Pill Tower elders turned to Xiao Yan, eyes filled with astonishment. A fifteen-year-old Dou Zun was already shocking, but the depth of his soul power being on par with theirs meant his alchemy skills couldn't be low either. It was nothing short of legendary.
"Greetings, Seniors," Xiao Yan said, cupping his hands. Truth be told, he didn't feel much affinity for them, but considering their ties to Yao Lao—and the possible presence of his "Mistress"—he remained polite.
"Tsk tsk… Yao old man, I'm honestly jealous. You've managed to take in such a fine disciple," Xuan Kongzi exclaimed. The three of them had taken on disciples too. Their most talented pupil had become a fourth-tier alchemist by thirteen, which had made them rather proud—until now. A fifteen-year-old eighth-tier alchemist? That was soul-crushing.
"Alright, alright, we're not here to compete," Yao Lao waved dismissively and then grew serious. "What's the current situation with the Three Thousand Burning Flame?"
(End of Chapter)
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