"Teacher."
Seeing Yao Chen taking a walk on the street, Han Feng led Lin Xian'er up and called out.
"Grandmaster."
Seeing his disciple and grand-disciple, Yao Chen smiled and nodded.
"You're here."
Han Feng walked beside Yao Chen, and Lin Xian'er walked beside Han Feng. The three continued to walk slowly.
"I just saw quite a few acquaintances."
Yao Chen said slowly.
"There are really quite a few old monsters coming to participate in the Pill Gathering this time. Alas, originally this was a stage for young people."
"The Heavenly Flame is breathtaking. With the opportunity so close at hand, naturally everyone wants to come and try."
Han Feng said.
Like him searching for Heavenly Flames, even sending out many people, he got nothing after a few years. The birth of Heavenly Flames depends on fate; if you can't find it, you can't.
Now the Pill Tower publicly announced that entering the top ten of the Pill Gathering has the opportunity to refine the Three Thousand Burning Flame, which is equivalent to confirming the location of the Heavenly Flame.
If it weren't for the Pill Tower's profound foundation and numerous experts, probably many people would plan to come and snatch it.
"Haha, yes, but those old guys will probably return empty-handed this time."
Yao Chen laughed.
"With you participating, Feng'er, neither the Pill Gathering championship nor the Three Thousand Burning Flame will be a problem."
Han Feng smiled modestly.
"Heavenly Flames are natural spiritual objects. How to subdue them still needs to be tried personally. It's too early and inaccurate to say now."
The Three Thousand Burning Flame is, after all, the ninth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, one rank higher than the Nine Serene Wind Flame in Han Feng's hand.
The higher the level of the Heavenly Flame, the harder it is to subdue.
Moreover, it's not like the Pill Tower doesn't have Dou Saint powerhouses. If they could subdue it themselves, they would have certainly digested it internally, without needing to let alchemists from all over the world try.
There must be some difficulties in this that need to be resolved.
Hearing this, Yao Chen nodded.
Thinking back to when he subdued the Bone Chilling Flame, he searched for nearly ten years.
During that time, if he had the slightest thought of giving up, perhaps he ultimately wouldn't have been able to meet the Bone Chilling Flame.
Subduing a Heavenly Flame is truly a matter that requires luck.
The three walked to the entrance of the good-item trade fair, preparing to go in and find Xiao Yan and the others.
But before the three could enter, a sound of Dou Qi fluctuations came from inside.
Han Feng and Yao Chen spread their souls slightly and soon saw the scene inside.
Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan stood quietly aside, watching those few people having a conflict.
"What's the situation?"
Mu Qingluan was somewhat displeased; the commotion here affected her shopping mood.
"Looks like a pretty boy robbing things."
Xiao Yan explained while eating melons with great interest.
Mu Qingluan glanced a few times, then her eyes showed disgust.
"So it's people from the Profound Underworld Sect."
"Profound Underworld Sect?"
Xiao Yan asked puzzledly: "What is its relationship with the Sky Underworld Sect?"
"Superior and subordinate."
Mu Qingluan explained a sentence, then paid no more attention and continued looking at the goods in front of her.
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up at this moment.
"Senior Sister, that's a good thing!"
He pointed to the item the Profound Underworld Sect disciple was competing with others for.
It was an ancient red scale jade, both color and luster being top quality.
This ancient red scale jade is a material used in artifact refining. It can warm and moisten hostility and neutralize the backlash power of some fierce weapons.
Mu Qingluan looked carefully, then nodded and said: "Indeed not bad. Why, do you want to go grab a handful too?"
Xiao Yan shook his head.
He didn't like to meddle in other people's business.
Moreover, the Profound Underworld Sect is backed by the Sky Underworld Sect, presumably also a powerful sect. He and Mu Qingluan might not really be able to beat them.
Han Feng and Yao Chen found Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan at this time, and they also noticed the people from the Profound Underworld Sect conflicting with others.
Facing the Profound Underworld Sect known for slaughter, few people would have a good impression of them.
However, considering the background of the other party backed by the Sky Underworld Sect, most people didn't dare to clash with them head-on.
Han Feng snorted coldly, and the invisible pressure instantly stopped the conflict.
"Get out!"
The man from the Profound Underworld Sect looked ugly. He is the Young Sect Master of the Profound Underworld Sect, used to acting domineeringly. Without thinking, he was ready to step forward and teach the person who dared to intervene a lesson.
Seeing the other party still daring to step forward, Lin Xian'er's beautiful eyes showed killing intent, and grayish-purple Dou Qi emerged from her jade hands.
However, before the two sides could start fighting, the expressions of the two elders behind the Profound Underworld Sect man suddenly changed. They quickly pulled the Young Sect Master back, then bowed in salute.
"Greetings to the Medicine Saint!"
Yao Chen glanced at the other party faintly.
"The guts of the Profound Underworld Sect are getting bigger and bigger, daring to act domineeringly in a place like the Pill Tower."
"No, we dare not!"
Cold sweat poured down the faces of the three from the Profound Underworld Sect.
Falling Star Pavilion, Medicine Saint Yao Chen!
This is an existence even the main sect, the Sky Underworld Sect, dares not provoke.
Yao Chen was too lazy to say more, but he didn't plan to see blood in this place, so he simply ignored them.
He and Han Feng walked straight towards Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan, but Lin Xian'er secretly sprinkled some colorless Gu worms that flew into the bodies of those three people.
Han Feng noticed his disciple's little movement but didn't stop it.
Those three people didn't notice it at all, showing that Lin Xian'er's poison arts had improved a lot.
As the three from the Profound Underworld Sect fled in panic, the trade fair returned to calm.
But many sellers at the stalls looked at Yao Chen with burning gazes.
This is a Dou Saint powerhouse, not seen on ordinary days.
If he comes to buy things, bartering, he would definitely give very good things, right?
Unfortunately, Yao Chen and the others only came to pick up Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan and didn't stay long at the trade fair.
The group came to the residence of the Falling Star Pavilion. Yao Chen took Han Feng and Xiao Yan into the alchemy room for the final teaching before the Pill Gathering began.
"This Pill Gathering should be the same as before. The rules of the first two rounds might change, but the final round is definitely free play."
Yao Chen said.
"What kind of pill to refine, you decide yourselves. As for materials, you can buy them directly from the Pill Tower."
The Pill Tower is rich in materials and has a very complete variety of medicinal ingredients. Except for the price being possibly higher, there are no shortcomings at all, and the quality goes without saying.
Xiao Yan thought for a moment: "I plan to refine a Rank 8 Initial Level pill, the Glazed Body Refining Pill."
His soul power has already reached the initial stage of the Spirit State, and the hard conditions for refining Rank 8 pills are met.
"Glazed Body Refining Pill, have you tried refining it before?"
Han Feng asked.
Xiao Yan smiled awkwardly and shook his head.
"He only just broke through last night!"
Yao Chen said crossly at this time.
"The original plan was to refine a Rank 7 Peak pill. He had refined it several times before, and the medicinal ingredients were ready. Who told this kid to actually break through right before the battle!"
Han Feng had previously given Xiao Yan a small ball of soul origin. After Xiao Yan refined it, although he reached the Great Perfection of the Mortal State, he didn't feel like breaking through until last night when he suddenly felt the opportunity had arrived, so he operated the soul art, absorbed the heaven and earth spiritual Qi, and broke through directly.
If it were before the breakthrough, Xiao Yan naturally wouldn't dare to aim too high, but since he has reached the Spirit State, he naturally has to give it a try.
After all, there are many old monsters in this Pill Gathering. If he doesn't refine a Rank 8 pill, he probably won't be qualified to be remembered by everyone.
Han Feng smiled.
"Refining pills right before the battle might have a chance of success, but the probability is still a bit small."
"If you want to refine it at the Pill Gathering, you definitely have to train beforehand, at least try it completely once."
Yao Chen said.
"The material issue is easy to handle, but the practice of skills cannot be made up for in a day or two."
Yao Chen talked about some points to note and difficulties in refining Rank 8 pills.
Xiao Yan listened carefully, and his face showed no intention of retreating.
Seeing his disciple have this courage, Yao Chen nodded.
"Alright, since you have already decided, then follow your wish, but whether it succeeds ultimately depends on your own fortune."
Seeing this, Han Feng took out some medicinal ingredients from the Mountain and River Map.
"I will provide the medicinal ingredients for the Glazed Body Refining Pill. I hope Little Junior Brother can get his wish."
Han Feng smiled and said.
Yao Chen was very surprised seeing Han Feng take out so many medicinal ingredients so easily.
"Feng'er, where did you go this time?"
Did you go restock?
Han Feng smiled.
"Walked around the Beast Region with Xian'er. There are many medicinal ingredients there, so I collected some along the way."
Yao Chen nodded.
This saves trouble; no need to go buy medicinal ingredients anymore.
"Alright, Little Yanzi, let's start special training now. Teaching you is not a small test for me."
Yao Chen said helplessly.
Han Feng took his leave, not disturbing the two refining pills.
For Han Feng's alchemy skills, Yao Chen is a hundred percent assured, just instructed one sentence, don't be too showy.
The implication is, don't refine Rank 9 pills.
Once a Rank 9 comes out, it's shocking the world. At that time, the gaze of the whole continent will probably focus on Han Feng.
Normally refining a Rank 8 High Level and getting the Pill Gathering championship is enough.
Han Feng himself also thinks this way.
Rank 9 involves Saints. Although it can quickly make a name, it will also expose his strength. At that time, the Hall of Souls will quickly lock the target onto him and conduct repeated probing.
Although there isn't much time left before exposing his identity, Han Feng still thinks of playing it safe first.
After all, one in the open, one in the dark; being in the dark still holds stronger initiative.
The next day, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan didn't go out, so Han Feng took Mu Qingluan and Lin Xian'er to stroll around the city.
As the main city of the Pill Region, the Holy Pill City still has many places worth visiting.
"Senior Brother, I heard yesterday that there's a Five Great Families assessment today. Can we go visit?"
"Oh?"
Han Feng was stunned; he had forgotten about this matter.
The Five Great Families of the Pill Tower are first-class forces backed by the Pill Tower, just like the Profound Underworld Sect backed by the Sky Underworld Sect. Any of the Five Great Families of the Pill Tower pulled out has an extraordinary status. Even big forces like the Ice River Valley dare not easily offend them when seeing them.
However, to always maintain the position of the Five Great Families, a certain strength is naturally required. The Pill Tower values the cultivation of the young generation, so it will regularly hold assessments to test the strength of the young generation of the Five Great Families.
Only by passing the assessment can they keep the seats of the Five Great Families.
This kind of assessment is semi-public. Those powerful big families or forces in the Pill Region, as long as they know the channels, can go in to visit. After all, if any family fails the assessment and loses the qualification to continue being the Five Great Families, these forces and families will quickly turn into jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards, stepping forward to bite and plunder, taking down the quota of the Five Great Families.
"Sure, let's go have a look."
Han Feng nodded.
The Five Great Families assessment can be considered a relatively rare event. Let's see if this generation of Pill Tower families has produced any monstrous geniuses.
Regarding the hall specially used for the assessment, the three were not very clear. The city also did not allow large-scale soul perception, so the three wandered around, and finally bought something from a vendor and asked for directions before knowing the location of the hall.
"Dear guests, going to visit the Five Great Families assessment is not something you can just go casually. Be mentally prepared in case you can't get in."
The seller kindly reminded.
Han Feng smiled faintly, waved his hand to cut through the space, and the three quickly disappeared from the spot, leaving the vendor owner looking dumbfounded.
"Dou Venerate powerhouses!"
Inner City Hall.
At this time, some famous family forces in the Pill Region had already arrived. They sat in the surrounding seats, watching today's five protagonists slowly walk from the backstage.
The current Five Great Families of the Pill Tower.
Dan, Cao, Bai, Qiu, Ye!
Among them, the Dan family and Cao family are the strongest and have the most profound foundation.
The Bai family and Qiu family are a notch lower, but can still be considered in the ranks of the Five Great Families.
Only the Ye family has failed the assessment twice in a row. If their performance is poor again this time, it is estimated they will be expelled from the ranks of the Five Great Families.
After Han Feng and the other two entered the hall from the side door, they sat down in their seats without alarming others.
However, when his gaze looked towards the center of the hall, he suddenly froze for a moment.
Why is Chen Xiaoyu standing behind the Ye family?
Before Han Feng could be surprised, a Pill Tower elder ascended the main seat from the backstage and began to host this Five Great Families assessment.
"Representatives of the families, please enter the venue."
As the elder's words fell, under the gaze of the whole audience, a group of young disciples stepped into the central assessment square.
"Dan family's Dan Xuan, greets Elder Sheng!"
"Cao family's Cao Xiu..."
"Bai family's Bai Ying..."
"Qiu family's Qiu Ji..."
Following the appearance of the Dan family representative, the participating disciples of the subsequent families also announced their names one after another.
When it was the Ye family's turn, under the expectant gazes of everyone in the Ye family, Chen Xiaoyu took a deep breath and stepped onto the venue.
"Ye family representative, Chen Xiaoyu, greets Elder Sheng!"
The identity with which Chen Xiaoyu participated in this assessment was the adopted daughter of the Ye family head.
The Five Great Families assessment doesn't stipulate that external help cannot be requested; only a suitable reason is needed for accommodation.
The Ye family and the Chen family must have reached a private deal, letting Chen Xiaoyu become the adopted daughter of the Ye family head to represent the Ye family in the assessment.
A starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Don't look at the Ye family being desolate now, but compared to the Chen family, the Ye family is still superior.
If Chen Xiaoyu helps the Ye family keep the status of the Five Great Families this time, then Chen Xiaoyu, as the adopted daughter of the family head, will also virtually possess the identity of the heir to the Five Great Families.
This is a mutually beneficial cooperation, of course with certain risks.
It's just that Han Feng doesn't know how the two sides got related.
As several major representatives entered the venue, the assessment officially began.
The first test is testing soul power.
Elder Sheng lifted the black cloth behind him, and a giant crystal stele appeared before everyone's eyes.