Chapter 333 Xiao Yan, Xiao Huohuo
"What a rude little girl. Have I offended her?" Xiao Yan frowned and thought to himself as he looked at the girl with the word "hum" on her head.
"My dear friend Yan Xiao, please don't be offended. This is my disciple Yaoyue, and also the little princess of the royal family. She has been spoiled since she was a child and I mean no harm." Noticing the strange look on Xiao Yan's face, Qiemi explained helplessly.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded secretly. If she was a royal princess, it would not be surprising. However, the fact that she was so young, about the same age as himself, and had passed the third-grade alchemist assessment was somewhat beyond his expectations.
"President Qiemi, your words are too serious. I don't care. But who is the Xiao Huohuo she just mentioned?" For some reason, when Xiao Yan heard the name Xiao Huohuo, his heart was filled with malice.
"You don't know Brother Xiao Huohuo? He is the Xiao Huohuo who defeated the president of the Izumo Empire Alchemist Guild at the Alchemist Conference three years ago. At the age of seventeen, he not only refined the fifth-grade elixir Fuling Purple Pill that can help Douhuang strongmen restore their cultivation but also mastered the strange fire. He is estimated to have become a sixth-grade alchemist now." Yaoyue stomped her feet.
Yaoyue was very angry about being ignored, especially when she thought about how she was also ignored when she first met Xiao Huohuo. She unconsciously compared the young man in front of her with Xiao Huohuo, and the results were too different.
This guy who calls himself Yanxiao is far from being on the same level as Xiao Huohuo in her mind who refined the fifth-grade elixir at the last Alchemist Conference.
"Seventeen years old? Refined a fifth-grade elixir? And mastered the strange fire?" Xiao Yan was shocked. He had been practicing hard these years and had very little contact with the outside world. He didn't even know that Xiao Se had broken through to the Dou Ling level at the age of fifteen because of what his father Xiao Zhan told him when he left the Xiao family.
Seeing Xiao Yan's dumbfounded expression, Yao Yue nodded in satisfaction and spat, "Humph, you're scared, right? So don't act like you're so great just because you passed the third-grade alchemist assessment. If you want to pretend to be cool, you can't learn it that way like Big Brother Xiao Huohuo. At least you have to be strong enough. Otherwise, you won't be able to pretend to be cool, but will turn yourself into a clown instead."
Hearing Yaoyue's words, Xiao Yan was also a little annoyed and immediately said to Yaoyue in a cold voice: "I don't know any Xiao Huohuo, and I have never thought of learning from him. If you want to make trouble here in the name of a royal princess, then I'm sorry, you are in the wrong place."
Then he bowed to Chemir and said, "Master Chemir, Yanxiao has something else to do, so I'll take my leave first."
"You've made me so mad, Yanxiao, just wait for me." Yaoyue stomped her feet. This was the first time she was contradicted by someone, even though Xiao Huohuo had just ignored her at the beginning. She decided that she would make things difficult for that guy named Yanxiao whenever she had the chance.
"You are still so arrogant." Looking at the two of them like a pair of bickering lovers, at this moment, Qiemi seemed to see the figure of Xiao Huohuo in Xiao Yan. His eyes turned, as if he thought of something, and then followed in the direction of Xiao Yan.
"Teacher, that girl just now was so abominable." Xiao Yan started to complain in his heart as soon as he came out of the Alchemist Guild's testing hall.
"Why are you still bothering with a little girl?" In Xiao Yan's mind, Yao Lao's laughter suddenly sounded beside his ears.
Xiao Yan curled his lips: "That's not the case, but I don't know why, every time I hear someone called Xiao Huohuo, I feel like he deserves a beating. My name is Xiao Yan, and his name is Xiao Huohuo, what's the big deal!"
"Haha, it seems you have guessed it too." Yao Lao said with a smile.
Xiao Yan was stunned. "Teacher, are you saying that Xiao Huohuo is fake? He hid his identity?"
"You can change your name to Yan Xiao, so why can't he be called Xiao Huohuo? Besides, what parent would give their son such an annoying name? And Xiao Huohuo? It's so coquettish. If I'm not mistaken, that Xiao Huohuo must have disguised himself." In Yao Lao's impression, in a small place like the Jia Ma Empire, no one except Xiao Se could refine a fifth-grade elixir at the age of seventeen, not even his disciple Xiao Yan. The only explanation is that the other party concealed his identity.
Besides, the Douhuang masters from the Alchemist Guild and the Jiama Empire who were watching the competition were not fools. Even if they could not identify Xiao Huohuo's identity, they could still see through his disguise.
There is only one reason why the truth is not revealed: this person's real age is less than seventeen years old.
The Alchemist Conference was held three years ago, and the other party possessed the Strange Fire. The only person in the entire Jia Ma Empire who met this condition was Xiao Se. This was indeed in line with Xiao Se's style.
He didn't believe that Xiao Se obtained the four kinds of strange fire at the same time.
Just the Fallen Heart Flame and the Sea Heart Flame, these two kinds of strange fire ranked 14th and 15th on the strange fire list, cannot be tamed overnight.
At the Alchemist Conference three years ago, Xiao Se was only fourteen years old, but he was able to refine a fifth-grade elixir. It's terrifying just to think about it.
Thinking of this, Yao Lao felt a sudden pang in his heart. Why didn't he notice Xiao Se when he was with the Xiao family? Otherwise, he would probably be resurrected by now.
Hearing what Yao Lao said, Xiao Yan subconsciously thought that Xiao Huohuo was an old man in disguise. His depression was immediately swept away, and a teasing smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth. He said in his heart: "Teacher, do you think that the little princess would doubt her life if she knew that the big brother she admired in her heart was an old man or uncle?"
Hearing this, Yao Lao was stunned. He knew that Xiao Yan had misunderstood, but he did not explain too much.
As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father. Yao Lao has observed Xiao Yan for many years and knows Xiao Yan better than Xiao Zhan. Now telling Xiao Huohuo that he is Xiao Se will be a heavy blow to Xiao Yan. It may make him unable to recover, so it is better to let this go.
Just as Yao Lao was thinking, a familiar old voice sounded behind Xiao Yan: "Friend Yan Xiao, please wait a moment."
Xiao Yan turned around, looked in the direction of the voice, and asked in surprise: "President Qi Mier, what's the matter?"
Chemiel smiled and said, "Haha, it's not a big deal. I just want to ask if you are interested in participating in the new Alchemist Conference in a year."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he shook his head. Just as he was about to refuse, Qie Mier's voice sounded again, "Hey, Yan Xiao, don't rush to refuse. Listen to me talk about the benefits of participating in the Alchemist Conference before you decide."
"Master Qie Mier, please speak." Xiao Yan smiled helplessly. He also wanted to hear what this so-called alchemy conference was all about.
"First, you will stand out in the Jiama Empire, not to mention gaining impressive connections. The champion reward will be at least a sixth-grade medicinal prescription. Let me keep you in suspense for now, do you know what the champion reward was at the last Alchemist Conference?" Chemir smiled mysteriously.
Xiao Yan shook his head.
"The sixth-grade top-level elixir, the sect-breaking elixir recipe." A yearning color appeared on Qimier's old face. The sect-breaking elixir recipe is extremely precious. Just from the fact that there is no Dou Zong strongman in the entire Jiama Empire and even in several surrounding empires, it can be seen how precious it is.
This was an opportunity to break through to Dou Zong. If President Fama had not kept it a secret, he would have robbed it regardless of his status.
"Po Zong Pill?" Xiao Yan was stunned. This was the second time he heard of a sixth-grade pill, and it was a sixth-grade peak pill at that. The first time was when Yao Lao exchanged a sixth-grade Rong Ling Pill with a mysterious man in the Warcraft Mountain Range, and the second time was this Po Zong Pill.
"Teacher, what is the Sect Breaking Pill?" Xiao Yan asked in his heart.
"As the name implies, the Po Zong Pill can help a peak Dou Huang to increase the chance of being promoted to Dou Zong. If it fails, the realm will not drop. As we all know, the threshold from Dou Huang to Dou Zong is a big one. When you reach the Dou Zong level, you have already mastered the power of space and can stay in the void without external forces. Your life span will also be greatly increased. Once this kind of pill comes out, I'm afraid that the Jia Ma Empire and several neighboring countries will spare no effort to grab it. The Queen Medusa of the Snake People is a true Dou Zong. You can see it by comparing her with the Dou Huang you have seen before."
"Gu." Xiao Yan swallowed his saliva. Now he finally understood the horror of the Breaking Sect Pill. It was estimated that few Dou Huangs could resist the temptation of breaking through the Dou Zong realm.
"President Qiemier, can you tell me why you want me to participate in the Alchemist Conference?" Xiao Yan asked Qiemier.
"Because I see the shadow of Xiao Huohuo in you. You two have the same characteristics, and are equally hard to see through." Qi Mier smiled and continued, "Of course, I am not without selfish motives. I want you to represent the Alchemist Guild headquarters to compete. In the new Alchemist Conference, Liu Ling, a disciple of the elder of the Yunlan Sect, the Dan King Gu He, will also participate. After losing to Xiao Huohuo, Liu Ling has learned his lesson and is said to be able to refine fourth-grade pills. I hope you can represent the Alchemist Guild to compete and surpass the Yunlan Sect."
"Yun Lan Sect." Hearing this force that made him grit his teeth, Xiao Yan clenched his five fingers, but after all, he was no longer the little Dou Qi Stage 3 teenager of the Xiao family three years ago. He quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, and said calmly: "Vice President Qi Mier, if I am still in the Jia Ma Empire at that time, I will participate."
Hearing that the other party did not refuse, Qie Mier was delighted and said with a smile: "In that case, I look forward to your participation. If you need help, just tell me. I will help if I can."
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, he took out a list from his storage ring and handed it to Qie Mier: "Junior needs these herbs, I wonder if you can help me gather them."
Qie Mier took the list, looked at it, and couldn't help but frown. After a moment, he handed the list back to Xiao Yan and sighed, "I'm sorry, my friend Yan Xiao, the materials on your list are all for refining the fourth-grade elixir, the Three-Line Pure Spirit Pill, and there are very few people in the entire Alchemist Guild who can refine the Three-Line Pure Spirit Pill, so the guild does not have any inventory. I can only help you collect a dozen or so."
"Even the Alchemist Guild can't get together?" Xiao Yan was a little disappointed.
"Although we can't get all the Alchemist Guild together, there is a place I can recommend you to go. There must be something there," said Chemir.
"Where?" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up again.
"The headquarters of Miter Auction House," Chemir responded.
The headquarters of Mittel Auction House is located on Phoenix Avenue, the most prosperous area of the imperial capital.
Four years ago, the Ice Emperor who had been missing for many years returned to the Mittel family.
Three years ago, Mittel Yafei took charge of the Mittel family.
Since then, the headquarters of Miter Auction House has experienced a leap-forward improvement. Not only has the family business been thriving, but it has far surpassed the other two of the three major families in the Jiama Empire and become the third giant in the Jiama Empire after the Yunlan Sect and the Jiama Royal Family. Its helmsman, Ya Fei, has also changed from a fighter to a young fighter.
Some people said that the Mitel family had received support from Xiao Huohuo, the champion of the previous Alchemist Conference and that Mitel Yafei and Xiao Huohuo were engaged. Therefore, the status and strength of the Mitel family in the Jiama Empire increased rapidly, and Yafei's cultivation speed became so amazing.
Some people also said that the Mittel family rose so quickly because of Ya Fei's tyrannical tactics and the presence of a Douhuang strongman.
There are many rumors and different opinions, but generally speaking, Yafei's business methods are obvious to all.
His abilities are so strong that even the patriarchs of some big families feel ashamed of themselves.
"Is this the headquarters of Mitre Auction House? It's indeed not comparable to Wutan City." Standing in front of the headquarters of Mitre Auction House, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the dark crowd that was rushing into the gate like a tide.
"Once you see the wider world, this will be nothing. Go in. The three-year agreement is getting closer and closer." Yao Lao's soft voice suddenly sounded in my heart.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly and walked in.
After passing through the crowd and entering the gate, the noisy noise outside was instantly blocked. The fully armed guards and customers who came to trade all showed awe after seeing the third-grade alchemist badge on Xiao Yan's chest, which greatly satisfied Xiao Yan's vanity.
"The identity of a pharmacist is convenient." Xiao Yan touched the badge on his chest.
"Alchemists are a popular profession. In this small place, any third-grade alchemist, no matter where he is, will be the target of being won over." Yao Lao chuckled.
At this time, a maid came up and said, "Mr. Alchemist, how can I help you?"
Xiao Yan said: "I need some materials for refining pills. I wonder if your auction house has them?" As he spoke, he handed over a list.
The maid took the list and looked at it without showing any strange expression. She said, "Master Alchemist, please follow me."
Xiao Se nodded slightly and followed the maid up to the second floor. In front of a reception room, the maid stopped, opened the door, escorted Xiao Yan in, and poured him some tea.
"Master Alchemist, please wait a moment. I will go and prepare the materials on the list for you." The maid bowed slightly, saluted, and turned to leave.
Watching the maid disappear, Xiao Yan picked up the fragrant tea on the table and took a sip, then touched the alchemist badge on his chest and sighed again: "This alchemist's identity is really useful. In the past, people would not even pay attention to me in places like this."
Yao Lao said: "Don't be so cocky, there is something I forgot to remind you."
"What's the matter?" Xiao Yan asked puzzledly.
"Have you any money?"
"Yes, I sold the foundation-building spirit liquid in Wutan City and had 40,000 or 50,000 left."
"Forty or fifty thousand?" Yao Lao's mouth twitched, and he reminded: "The medicinal materials on it will cost at least two hundred thousand gold coins."
"Puff." Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan spat out the fragrant tea he had just drunk in one breath: "Teacher, is it too late to run away now?"