Chapter 207 The popular Xiao Yan

Then, Fa Ma turned to Xiao Ling, with a hint of emotion in his tone: "We must admit that we did underestimate Xiao Yan before. Although he is young, he has shown excellent experience and insight, and his basic skills are also solid."

"Although he did not perceive the trap in the prescription as quickly as the three hidden identity contestants, Xiao Yan was able to see through the trap in the prescription without experiencing the first failure of refining, which undoubtedly proves his talent and great potential."

Hai Bodong also nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "Indeed, apart from Master Xiao Ling, the most talented person in the Jia Ma Empire in refining medicine is probably Xiao Yan. It's incredible that you are from the same family."

Xiao Ling just smiled indifferently, his face was still calm, and he did not respond to the words of Hai Bodong and Fa Ma.

As a traverser, Xiao Yan's soul power is naturally stronger than that of ordinary people, which gives him an outstanding talent in alchemy. Even if his cultivation talent has some limits, he can still accumulate rich cultivation resources for himself with alchemy.

After the people in the VIP seats chatted for a while, their eyes focused on the square again, or more precisely, on Yan Li and Xiao Yan.

In the square, Xiao Yan was completely immersed in his own world of refining medicine. In the "Liuhe Lingyan Ding" in front of him, the colorful flames jumped like elves, extracting the essence of each medicinal material.

Although his movements were simple, they were as smooth as flowing water, natural and smooth, and each refining revealed a deep understanding of the essence of the medicinal materials.

As time passed, other contestants in the square also gradually realized the traps hidden in the prescription.

Some alchemists began to try to adjust the ratio of the medicinal materials or change the order of refining, hoping to find the right method. Yaoyue was one of them. She had already removed the thick earth ganoderma and started to refine the wind-moving pill again.

However, Xiao Yan was already close to the edge of success. The seals in his hands kept changing, and the essence of the medicinal materials began to slowly condense under his control, forming a rudimentary pill with an uneven surface.

At this moment, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a strong fluctuation.

He looked up and saw that one of the three members of Yan Li's group was blushing. It was obvious that he had made a mistake during the refining process, which led to the failure of the pill refining. If he wanted to advance, he could only refine a Fengxing Pill again.

And Yan Li himself remained calm and had a relaxed smile on his face. In the pill furnace in front of him, a rudimentary pill was being warmed by the flame driven by his fighting spirit. It was obviously the last step of refining the pill.

The audience around also cast their eyes in the direction of Xiao Yan and Yan Li. They were all curious about who could be the first to refine the Fengxing Pill and win the competition.

Most of the people around were residents of the Jia Ma Empire. Naturally, they did not want to see the alchemists of other countries win the championship.

Yan Li's previous arrogant attitude had offended many people in the Jia Ma Empire. Many residents of the Jia Ma Empire were worried about Xiao Yan and silently wished him well in their hearts.

If it weren't for the soundproof barriers around the edge of the competition venue, Xiao Yan would definitely be able to hear the crowd's shouts for him and feel their enthusiasm and support.

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As time passed, Yan Li and Xiao Yan's progress was steadily improving, and a tense atmosphere gathered over the square.

Even the people in the VIP seats stared at the two of them, silently guessing who would win the championship in this competition.

Qing Lin approached Xiao Ling cautiously and asked in a low voice: "Master, do you think Xiao Yan can be the first to refine the elixir?"

Although Qing Lin's voice was very low, everyone present had a high level of cultivation. Without deliberately covering up, they naturally heard Qing Lin's question.

Xiao Yixian also cast a curious look, and Jia Xingtian, Fa Ma and others couldn't help but listen attentively. They also looked forward to hearing Xiao Ling's insights.

After all, among the people present, Xiao Ling's alchemy skills are second to none. His sharp eyesight may be able to see details that they have not noticed.

Hearing Qinglin's question, Xiao Ling casually looked at the situation in the two alchemy furnaces, and then said to Qinglin and Xiao Yixian: "If nothing unexpected happens, Xiao Yan will win the first place in this competition." Xiao Ling's voice was calm and confident.

"Although he started refining later than Yan Li, thanks to the help of the beast fire and the blessing of the alchemy furnace, his alchemy speed is far beyond that of ordinary people. That alchemy furnace has been with me and has been tempered by strange fire. Its high quality is beyond the reach of ordinary alchemy furnaces."

Hearing this, Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian both breathed a sigh of relief. Since Xiao Ling said so, it is a sure thing for Xiao Yan to win.

After all, Yan Li's arrogant attitude before has made many people in the Jia Ma Empire dissatisfied, and Xiao Yan's victory will be able to wipe out these negative effects.

Moreover, if Xiao Yan could get the first place in the competition, it would also indirectly prove his strength in alchemy. In this way, even if Xiao Ling did not participate in tomorrow's finals, the champion of this conference could stay in the Jia Ma Empire.

After all, with Xiao Ling's current status and level, it would be a bit cheap to participate in such a competition.

As if to confirm Xiao Ling's speculation, Xiao Yan responded not long after Xiao Ling's words fell.

The atmosphere of the entire square froze at this moment, and all eyes were focused on the "Liuhe Lingyan Ding" in front of Xiao Yan, which was emitting a faint light.

Suddenly, Xiao Yan's alchemy furnace suddenly burst into a dazzling light, and a strong medicinal fragrance spread with the light, instantly filling the entire competition venue.

In front of Xiao Yan, the Fengxing Pill slowly took shape in the colorful flames, and a faint halo flowed on its surface, like the brightest star in the night sky.

In the light, a round, smooth, and crystal-clear pill slowly rose. It slowly rotated in the air, emitting a heart-warming luster.

As the last seal in Xiao Yan's hand fell, the pill shook slightly, and countless light points around it gathered towards it.

It gently rotated above the alchemy furnace, emitting an intoxicating fragrance. The fragrance was fresh and deep, and people felt their bodies light just by smelling it.

The audience held their breath and watched, only to see that the Fengxing Pill slowly fell into the jade bottle beside it under Xiao Yan's control, making a crisp sound.

This light sound, like a trumpet of victory, announced Xiao Yan's success.

Then, thunderous cheers broke out in the audience seats around, and continuous applause cheered for Xiao Yan's victory.

Although Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian in the VIP seats had already expected this result, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw this moment with their own eyes. On their originally calm faces, a relieved smile appeared at this moment.

As the cheers from the audience seats around surged like a tide, Xiao Zhan couldn't help laughing, and his eyes flashed with pride.

Some high-level forces around him cast envious glances at him. They bowed their hands and gave heartfelt praises to Xiao Zhan.

"Brother Xiao Zhan, your son's alchemy skills are really amazing. He has achieved such success at such a young age. He is really a young man to be feared." A leader of a faction dressed in gorgeous clothes spoke first, his tone full of praise. "So extraordinary, he has the qualifications of an alchemy master!"

Another representative of a faction also said immediately: "Yes, the Xiao family has such a son, and the future will surely be prosperous and even higher. Brother Xiao Zhan, you really teach your son well."

Xiao Zhan listened to these praises from all sides, and the joy in his heart was indescribable. He knew that Xiao Yan's victory today was not only a personal victory, but also a symbol of the glory of the entire Xiao family.

Waving his hand, Xiao Zhan responded loudly: "You are too flattering. Xiao Yan can achieve today's achievements entirely because of his own efforts and persistence."

However, some people around him who are more sensitive have thought of a deeper level.

Now Xiao Yan no longer has an engagement with the Nalan family, which undoubtedly provides him with the possibility of establishing relationships with major forces.

If they can form an alliance with the Xiao family, they will undoubtedly be able to quickly improve their relationship with the Xiao family, which is now in its heyday.

Taking the opportunity, a representative of a faction interrupted and said, "Brother, there is a girl in my family who is very beautiful and talented. She is about the same age as Young Master Xiao Yan. Perhaps the two families can sit down and talk to improve their relationship."

Another representative was not to be outdone and said with a smile, "Brother Xiao Zhan, there is also a beautiful woman in our family who is both talented and beautiful. She is quite famous in the imperial capital. Perhaps, we can arrange for the two young people to have the opportunity to get to know each other and improve their understanding in the future. Our family is mainly engaged in the medicinal materials business, which complements Young Master Xiao Yan's talent in refining medicine. If we can become relatives, it will undoubtedly be a win-win situation for the two families."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhan showed a hint of embarrassment on his face. Since Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran broke off their engagement, he did consider finding a suitable partner for Xiao Yan. After all, as the heir of the family, Xiao Yan's marriage is not only a personal matter, but also an important bond for the family alliance. Before this, many people had mentioned this matter to him.

However, Xiao Zhan also heard that his youngest son seemed to have a good relationship with the little princess of the empire, which made him weigh more in his heart.

He smiled and responded: "I appreciate your kindness. For Xiao Yan's marriage, we naturally hope to find a partner who is in tune with him. As for marriage, our Xiao family has always been open-minded, but we also pay attention to the natural course of events. As elders, we should still give enough respect and space to the feelings and choices of young people."

Xiao Zhan's answer was both polite and cleverly expressed the Xiao family's cautious attitude towards marriage.

The representatives of the forces present heard the implication of Xiao Zhan's words and knew that the Xiao family was not in a hurry, so they nodded and expressed their understanding. At the same time, they were also thinking about how to find a more suitable opportunity in the future to get closer to the Xiao family.

At this time, Xiao Yan had walked out of the competition venue and walked towards the VIP seats. His steps were firm and calm, and every step seemed so confident.

When he walked in front of Xiao Zhan, he smiled slightly and said softly: "Father, I didn't bring shame to the Xiao family."

Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, his eyes full of love and pride: "Hahaha, Yan'er, you did a good job and brought honor to the Xiao family."

Looking at Xiao Yan's departing back, Yan Li's face became gloomy. He couldn't believe that he was defeated by such a young opponent.

He was filled with resentment and anger, and he roared in his heart: "Damn it, if it weren't for the assistance of the medicine cauldron and the beast fire, how could that kid surpass my medicine refining speed? It's so hateful. In the next round of competition, I will definitely let you see who is the strongest alchemist in this alchemist conference."

A quarter of an hour later, Yan Li slapped the medicine cauldron fiercely, and a round and full pill came out. He quickly reached out and grabbed the pill steadily.

Then he looked at Xiao Yan's direction with an angry look, and left here alone without paying attention to the two people sent by Luoyan Empire and Mulan Empire.

At this moment, the time stipulated for the competition had passed halfway. After seeing Yaoyue give up using Houtuzhi, many alchemists woke up and started to make fire and refine medicine again.

Time passed by minute by minute, the sunset gradually set, and the number of alchemists in the square was also rapidly decreasing.

Soon, Yaoyue also successfully refined the Fengxing Pill, which made Jia Xingtian in the VIP seat smile with satisfaction again.

Although Yaoyue failed to win the first place in this competition, being able to rank among the top is also a glory for the royal family.

As the stipulated time was approaching, Liu Ling and the black-robed man who had encountered the furnace explosion before finally successfully refined the Fengxing Pill.

Liu Ling picked up the pill, and a trace of depression flashed across his dark eyes. His purpose of participating in this alchemist conference was to shine in front of Nalan Yanran and show his talent and strength.

However, in today's two rounds of competition, his performance was not as expected. Not only did he fail to stand out, but he also witnessed Nalan Yanran's former fiancé Xiao Yan shine in this competition, which made him feel a little depressed.

If he couldn't even beat Nalan Yanran's former fiancé, what else could he use to attract Nalan Yanran's attention.

He silently cheered himself up in his heart: "The third round of competition is my last chance to show my strength. I must turn the tide and win the championship in one fell swoop. Only in this way will Yanran see my true ability and look at me with new eyes."

Then, he waved his sleeves, put away the utensils around him, and turned around and left the competition venue.

Not long after, when the afterglow of the sunset filled the square, with the last gong sound, today's competition was declared over.

The square was once crowded with alchemists, but now only a few hundred elites remained.

They were either excited or tired, but without exception, everyone's eyes were shining with anticipation and nervousness for tomorrow's decisive battle.