Chapter seven hundred and fourteenth the enemy's road is narrow
As the words from Xiao Yan's mouth fell, everyone present looked at each other in confusion, and their doubtful eyes kept scanning back and forth in the field, but they found nothing.
And just when everyone looked suspicious, a burst of old laughter suddenly sounded from the crowd.
"Haha, sir is indeed an extraordinary person. No wonder even the Lin family is not willing to conflict with him easily."
As the laughter subsided and the crowd dispersed, a short, fat old man wearing an alchemist's robe slowly walked forward and stood in front of Xiao Yan.
"If it weren't for that girl, they wouldn't have left so easily."
After hearing the words from the short and fat old man, Xiao Yan smiled noncommittally, and at the same time, he looked towards the chest of the alchemist's robe that the old man was wearing.
Immediately afterwards, the look in Xiao Yan's eyes could not help but condense slightly. On the chest of the old man, there was an alchemist badge that looked like a medicine cauldron. On the nine lines of the badge, at this moment
, there are three beads that look like elixirs, delicately carved on them, and this also represents the identity of the latter, a third-level alchemist.
When Xiao Yan looked at the latter, the old man was obviously aware of it. He smiled at Xiao Yan, cupped his hands and said with a smile:
"I am solemn and the president of the Alchemist Guild. I am really sorry for not being able to stop the previous incident in time."
At the end of the words, the short and fat old man smiled at Xiao Yan and apologized. His smile was easy-going and did not contain any other meaning.
"hehe……"
Xiao Yan stared at the short, fat old man opposite. The two looked at each other, understanding each other tacitly.
Xiao Yan can naturally guess the reason why the latter did not take action.
If the girl hadn't been so disgusted by others, I'm afraid the fat man wouldn't have stood aside and watched the joke.
When the alchemists around him saw the short, fat old man, a respectful smile quickly appeared on their faces. Seeing this, the old man also glanced at those people one by one with a smile on his face. Finally,
Only then did he return to Xiao Yan.
"It seems that your husband was squeezed in by the crowd outside. Anyway, he has nowhere to go for the time being. So, I would like to invite you to have a chat with me. Is that okay?"
From the moment Xiao Yan entered the Alchemist Guild, Zhuang Zhong had already noticed it, and of course, Xiao Yan was no exception to this.
Hearing the solemn words, Xiao Yan lowered his eyelids, then turned his eyes, smiled slightly, and said:
"Looking at the situation outside, it seems that we won't be able to leave for a few hours."
The old man smiled, stretched out his hand to make an invitation gesture to Xiao Yan, and said with a smile:
"please!"
Xiao Yan was not polite, he raised his steps lightly and walked forward, and then the old man followed and led the way for Xiao Yan.
"I'm afraid this is your first time back to Xuancheng, sir."
One tall, one short, one fat and the other thin, the two people walked side by side towards the depths of the Alchemist Guild. On the way, the old man suddenly asked.
Xiao Yan was noncommittal, and the latter took this as acquiescence, smiled lightly, and then continued to speak.
"Is it for the Fire Plume Flower?"
This time, the expression on Xiao Yan's face couldn't help but move slightly, a light flashed quickly in his eyes, and then he returned to calmness. However, despite this, he could not escape the discernment of the old man beside him.
"Haha, really."
The old man chuckled, his smile looked a bit cunning, but Xiao Yan didn't take it seriously.
"Does the president know any news about the Fire Plume Flower?"
The flow of people around them has gradually disappeared, and without the interruption of outsiders, the conversation between the two naturally became a little more straightforward.
But when Zhuang Zhong heard Xiao Yan's words, he shook his head helplessly and sighed:
"No, the Fire Plume Flower is too precious. Information about it has been completely blocked. Unless it is the actual auction, no one will get any information before that."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but have a look of disappointment on his face. He didn't expect that the news about Huo Linghua was so strictly controlled that it was difficult to find it even in Xuancheng.
"Since there is no news, doesn't anyone doubt the authenticity of the Fire Plume Flower?"
Apart from the name, there is no other valuable information, which would make anyone suspicious.
"Haha, there should be no doubt about this. As far as I know, the force that organized this auction is a mysterious chamber of commerce. Although I don't know who they are, I am very confident about their credibility.
I have heard that since they started the auction, they have not auctioned any defective items. This alone is enough to make people believe it."
Regarding this kind of news that most people knew, the fat old man did not hide anything. After all, with the identity of the person in front of him as a third-level alchemist, if he really wanted to get this kind of news, it couldn't be easier.
Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise on his face. He didn't expect that there would be such a mysterious force in the Western Region. However, if it is really as solemnly said, then I would like to know about Huo Ling.
The news about the flowers should be correct.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, the two men paused slightly in their steps. When they looked up, they noticed that they had already appeared in front of a door.
.
"Haha, sir, please come in!"
Zhuang Zhong took out a special jade plaque, opened the heavy stone door in front of him, and then smiled loudly at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, entering the room in front of him without hesitation.
The light in the room is much dimmer than the outside world. There are no windows and no lamps. There is nothing except a few old pieces of furniture. But I am very poor. At this moment, at a glance, the only thing emitting light is
In the middle of the room, there is a section of ceiling that penetrates the floor, and the blazing firelight shines into the room through the fire vent.
This top cover is the cover of the huge medicinal cauldron that Xiao Yan saw when he first entered the Alchemist Guild. Judging from this cauldron cover, at this moment, Xiao Yan and Zhuang Zhong are probably standing right next to each other.
Directly above this medicine cauldron, their position is the highest point within the Alchemist Guild.
"Sir, please sit down!"
Zhuang Zhong smiled at Xiao Yan and said, Xiao Yan nodded, and the two of them took their seats.
"Haha, sir, you are really a young leader. At such a young age, you have actually reached the level of a third-level alchemist. This really puts us old guys to shame!"
After the two of them sat down, the short and fat old man looked at Xiao Yan and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.
"I'm just relying on luck, why should I belittle myself, senior?"
"Hey, luck is not something that everyone can have. Otherwise, those treasures on the mainland should have fallen into the hands of others long ago, and they would not be reincarnated in future generations. Furthermore, even if you are lucky, you can
In this continent, everything depends on strength. Without strength, no matter how lucky you are, you will still end up being a wedding dress in the end. It is said that if you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight. Not only is your luck good, but also your strength.
No less impressive!"
At the end of his words, a light flashed quickly in the old man's eyes, and at the same time, when he looked at Xiao Yan, there was also a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Senior is so complimentary!"
Xiao Yan cupped his hands and fists at the old man and said with a smile.
When the latter saw this, he also laughed. Immediately, he stopped dwelling on this topic and said:
"Sir, do you know the identities of the two people just now?"
The old man's words were naturally referring to Lin Ran and Xu Yao.
Xiao Yan was startled for a moment, then shook his head, cupped his hands towards the old man, and said:
"I hope senior will answer."
He nodded solemnly, then took a deep breath, and then said:
"Lin Ran is the young master of the Lin family, the largest family in Xuancheng. He has a very important status. The Lin family is related to both the Huo family and the Bai family. Of course, speaking of it, it is actually just a master-servant relationship. The Lin family wants to
I have to please these two families, but I have made a lot of sacrifices, so I can have my current status. It can be said that this Xuancheng is the territory of his Lin family, and even my Alchemist Guild has to give in three points."
Hearing that the Lin family is actually related to the Huo Bai family, Xiao Yan couldn't help but frown slightly, but now that things have happened, it is useless to think about it. Let it be settled as it is. It would be fine if the previous matter was revealed. If not,
But he, Xiao Yan, is not a persimmon that can be manipulated by others.
A sharp look flashed across his eyes, and Xiao Yan finally retracted his thoughts, and the old man in front of him also chuckled, and then continued to speak.
"Besides, before talking about that girl, I would like to ask my husband, is he from the Alchemist Alliance, right?"
He solemnly stared at Xiao Yan in front of him. This question was something he had always wanted to ask. In his opinion, third-level alchemists of such an age could only be cultivated by the Alchemist Alliance. This point
, but it is consistent with Lin Quan's guess. After all, this mysterious third-level alchemist is too young. No matter how they guess, they can't help but think of the Alchemist Alliance.
However, the results of the facts are often contrary to the conclusion. When Xiao Yan saw the old man's eyes staring directly at him, Xiao Yan could not help but feel slightly startled, but then he chuckled and shook his head.
"I am not from the Alchemist Alliance."
As soon as Xiao Yan said these words, the old man's eyelids suddenly trembled, and a look of surprise flashed across his face. He never expected that Xiao Yan would deny it.
It is really unimaginable that a third-level alchemist of such an age is not a member of the Alchemist Alliance.
The level of an alchemist is not only judged by the strength of the soul's power, but more importantly, the attainment of alchemy. For the practice of alchemy, there is only one method, and that is to refine a large number of elixirs.
Gain experience in the process of refining elixirs to improve your own alchemy skills.
The method is simple, but there is no telling how much financial resources it will cost. Just the medicinal materials needed to refine the elixir are an astronomical figure that ordinary forces cannot supply, even for some small and medium-sized families.
, and it is absolutely impossible to train such a young third-level alchemist.
Looking at the entire Western Region, the only force that can truly cultivate third-level alchemists is the Alchemist Alliance. As for the four major sects, although there are also third-level alchemists in the sects, those individuals
But they are all old men with gray hair on their temples. They have never heard of a young third-level alchemist like the person in front of them.
"Haha, senior, don't worry too much. I am not from the Western Region. I have no roots here and have not joined any forces."
Just when Zhuang Zhong was suspiciously guessing the person in front of him, Xiao Yan smiled indifferently, interrupting the latter's thoughts. At the same time, Xiao Yan also breathed a sigh of relief. He could
I really don't dare to let this old man continue to guess. His identity as a third-level alchemist has been spread to the outside world for a long time. Who knows if the old man in front of him will think of him. If his identity is exposed, what will happen to this pair?
Xiao Yan is not a good person.
After hearing Xiao Yan's words, the old man seemed to wake up from a dream. He quickly came to his senses, smiled coquettishly, and continued what he had just said:
"Sir, the reason why I asked you if you are from the Alchemist Alliance is actually for two reasons. I won't go into detail about the first point. As for the second point, Xu Yao is from the Alchemist Alliance.
people."
"She is from the Alchemist Alliance?!"
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, his brows raised slightly, and he couldn't help but show a look of surprise on his face. Although the girl was very talented, she was only a ninth-grade alchemist, let alone a bad nature. How could she enter the Alchemist Alliance?!
"In other words, her grandfather is from the Alchemist Alliance, which may be more correct."
Immediately afterwards, Zhuang Zhong explained.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan suddenly understood. No wonder the little girl was behaving erratically. It turned out that she had a grandfather who was in the Alchemist Alliance as her backer.
"In the past, his grandfather was indeed nothing. It was rumored that not long ago, that guy was lucky enough to break through to a third-level alchemist, and he was living a prosperous life."
He said solemnly and slowly, with a hint of disdain in his words. She had just broken through to the third level of alchemist. Relying on the alchemist alliance behind her, she was so indulging in her juniors. Looking at that girl alone, her elders would not be much better.
go.
On the other hand, Xiao Yan, the moment the words left his solemn mouth, the expression on his face changed slightly, his eyes narrowed, and he was thoughtful.
"The same surname is Xu... He is also the third-level alchemist who broke through not long ago... Could it be him?"
The words in Zhuang Zhong's mouth reminded Xiao Yan of a person, that is, the second-level alchemist he met in Qianyaofang when he first went to Yancheng.
He claimed that he was about to become a third-level alchemist. At that time, because of Murong Qianqian's relationship, Xiao Yan had taken action against him, but he didn't expect that now, they would be enemies.
"Is the person the senior mentioned named Xu Songming?"
Xiao Yan suddenly spoke, making the solemn expression in front of him startled. He raised his brows slightly and said in surprise:
"Why, sir, do you recognize him?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly, a sharp look flashed across his eyes, and he said in a concentrated voice:
"Haha, not only do we recognize each other, we have some contact with them, right?"