Chapter 456 A Glimpse
Xiao Ling, Zi Yan and Xiong Zhan slowly walked out of the palace and walked through the long corridor inside the Dan Pagoda.
They passed by a row of transparent glass windows and looked out, giving a clear view of the bustling scene of Shengdan City.
Especially the Danta Assessment Square in Beicheng District was extremely lively, with the sound of people surging like a tide. The sounds of heated discussions and conversations could be clearly heard in their ears even from a distance.
"Is this the alchemy meeting held by the Alchemy Pagoda? It's really lively beyond imagination." Xiong Zhan witnessed such a scene for the first time and couldn't help but sigh. His eyes swept over the dense crowd and he was filled with emotion, "The entire city is almost Occupied by the crowd, there is no free space in every street or corner.”
"The reputation of Dan Pagoda in Dou Qi Continent has always been outstanding, and this grand Dan Conference, which is held every thirty years, has attracted countless heroes to gather together. If there is a chance, who wouldn't want to witness such a glorious event in person? ?" Xiao Ling smiled softly, with confidence and expectation in his words,
"When the Danhui main competition begins, I will definitely go all out to strive for the position of leader of the Danhui. Brother Xiong Zhan, don't forget to cheer for me when the time comes."
"Haha, don't worry! As long as you, Brother Xiao Ling, can win the crown of this alchemy society, I will definitely be the loudest shouter." As Xiong Zhan said this, he patted his broad chest hard and said After a few solid sounds, his laughter was hearty and loud, full of support and expectations for Xiao Ling.
"Since Brother Xiong Zhan values so much, how can I let you down." Xiao Ling responded with a smile, and then turned his attention to the direction of the square where the Alchemy Conference was held.
Somewhat regretfully, with just a casual glance, no trace of Xun'er and others was found.
I don't know if they were not near the square or if they couldn't see clearly because their sight was blocked.
However, for some unknown reason, Xiao Ling's eyes seemed to be drawn by some inexplicable force, and he unconsciously cast his eyes towards a loft near the square where the Dan Meeting was held.
The attic towered into the sky, like a sharp spear piercing the sky. Its architectural style is unique, and every brick and tile reveals its exquisite craftsmanship.
The eaves and corners of the attic are raised and decorated with exquisite carvings. Those auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes shine in the sunlight.
The paintings on the walls are delicate and vivid, telling some strange and interesting stories spread across the mainland.
The attic windows are in the shape of slender willow leaves and are inlaid with transparent glass. Whenever light shines on them, they reflect colorful light, just like a dreamy wonderland.
The entire attic is both solemn and elegant, yet exquisite and delicate, which makes people admire it.
The appearance alone is enough to tell you at a glance how well-intentioned and how much money and effort went into the construction of this loft.
It stands proudly in the center of Shengdan City. The height of the attic points directly to the sky. Its prominent location and grandeur of the building all reflect the extraordinary identity and status of the owner of the attic.
Even if its owner is not a core figure within the Dan Pagoda, he definitely has a deep relationship with the senior management of the Dan Pagoda. Otherwise, how could he have such a landmark building here.
He continued to follow the inexplicable feeling towards the top of the attic, and saw an extremely delicate window sill above the attic.
Through the thin gauze curtain, Xiao Ling seemed to see the graceful silhouette of a woman in a trance.
The breeze passed by gently, and the tulle swayed gently with the wind. Her silhouette was vaguely visible in the interplay of light and shadow, as if it were a flowing ink painting, full of poetry.
That graceful figure looks even more graceful under the soft light, as if every ray of light is adding a mysterious halo to her, making people indulge in this hazy beauty and unwilling to look away.
Staring at the hazy silhouette, Xiao Ling blinked slightly, feeling an indescribable sense of familiarity in his heart, as if that figure had left a deep trace in a corner of his memory, making him feel familiar.
However, because everything behind the veil was too blurry, and the light and shadow intertwined, the beautiful shadow was as ethereal as a dream, making it difficult for Xiao Ling to capture the exact memory for a while, unable to recall exactly where and when he saw this person. A graceful figure.
"Xiao Ling, what are you looking at? Why are you so entranced? You are almost stunned." Seeing Xiao Ling suddenly stop moving forward, Zi Yan gently tugged on his sleeve, pouted her little mouth slightly, and said With a hint of curiosity, he asked softly.
"Haha, it's nothing. I was just a little distracted for a moment. Let's go." Xiao Ling came back from his reverie after being pulled gently by Zi Yan. He gently rubbed Zi Yan's soft skin. Xiu Hair showed a faint smile, shook her head gently, and then continued to lead them to the road ahead.
With a hint of doubt, Zi Yan stretched out her jade-white right index finger, lightly tapped her delicate chin, and then curiously glanced in the direction where Xiao Ling had just stared.
But her eyes swept over and found nothing unusual except for the ordinary attic and window sill.
She shrugged slightly and found nothing that aroused her curiosity, so Zi Yan shook her head gently to dispel those ethereal thoughts from her mind.
Then, she took a brisk step, took a few steps forward, and naturally took Xiao Ling's hand.
As a sound of brisk footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, the figures of the three disappeared in this corridor in an instant.
Soon, everything here returned to silence, with only the faint sound of wind and the faint echo at the end of the corridor, which seemed to be whispering what had just happened.
Just when Xiao Ling and the other two people had just left the corridor by the window, a jade-like palm gently reached out from behind the delicate window screen, and slowly lifted up a corner of the window screen through the thin window screen. .
As the window screen trembled slightly, a delicate and flawless face hidden behind it was revealed, which was breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyebrows are like distant dark blue, her eyes are like autumn water, her skin is like snow, and her lips are red without any spots.
It was as if that face was not a face that should be in the mortal world, but a fairy in the sky, who had inadvertently revealed his true face in the human world.
"Supreme Elder, what are you doing?"
At this time, Su Li walked over lightly with a plate of exquisite tea sets in her hands, and gently placed the tea sets on the round wooden carved table in front of Chu Wanting.
Seeing that her supreme elder was looking a little lost in thought, she couldn't help but open her red lips and asked.
"It's nothing else. It's just that by chance, some past events came to mind, which made me feel a little distracted for a moment."
Chu Wanqing slowly turned her gaze away from the window, and the inexplicable look in her eyes gradually disappeared as she turned back. Her tone was calm, still the same as before, and she responded to Su Li's inquiry calmly.
When Su Li heard this, the indifference in her elder's tone made her put away her curiosity and stop asking further questions.
However, her careful observation of the Supreme Elder during this period of time allowed her to vaguely capture some subtle changes.
Although she had some doubts in her heart, she knew what was appropriate and did not dare to explore more about these hidden emotional changes.
"This portal to the alchemy world has been open for a few days. In a few days, the third round of the alchemy competition will kick off. Such a grand event has not been seen for decades. Compared with the last time The atmosphere of the Dancing Ceremony seems to be a bit more lively this time.”
Su Li sat on the chair next to the wooden table, took a sip of the tea in her hand, and spoke slowly with a touch of emotion in her tone:
"It's just that, in my opinion, the winner of this alchemy competition has already been determined. With Master Xiao Ling's extraordinary alchemy refining skills, other contestants may not be able to pose any threat to him winning the championship."
"You have such high regard for this boy named Xiao Ling. There are not many people who can get such a high evaluation from you in these years."
Chu Wanqing's eyes glanced at Su Li's face, and with a hint of indescribable subtlety in her tone, she spoke slowly.
"Indeed, Master Xiao Ling's talent is extraordinary. He was able to refine the eighth-grade peak elixir alone at the age of just over 20 years old. If I had not seen it with my own eyes in Yingu, I would have heard about it. I can’t believe the news, after all, it’s a bit too far-fetched.” Su Li shook her head gently, with deep emotion in her tone.
While talking, her mind couldn't help but recall the scene in Sound Valley that day, when Xiao Ling, in front of many surprised eyes, made an elixir in one go, and refined an eighth-grade peak elixir that far exceeded everyone's expectations.
The shock is still fresh in her memory. Even if time passes, that unforgettable scene is still difficult to erase from her memory.
"Tai Shang Elder, don't you think Master Xiao Ling is very outstanding? Whenever we mention him, you always seem to have an ambiguous attitude, as if you are deliberately keeping a distance from him." There was a trace of confusion in Su Li's words, She paused for a moment and looked at Chu Wanqing again, her eyes full of inquiry.
During these days, Xiao Ling's name was mentioned many times during their conversations with Chu Wanqing. After all, he left such a deep mark on their hearts that he often appeared in their minds inadvertently.
However, during the conversation, Su Li clearly felt that her elder's attitude towards Xiao Ling was quite subtle. That kind of attitude was far from disgusting, but it seemed to have an indescribable hint of deliberate difficulty.
Logically speaking, Xiao Ling is not only the savior of the Supreme Elder, but also a key figure in helping her break through to the legendary realm of fighting saints.
Such kindness should make the Supreme Elder feel more grateful to Xiao Ling, at least there shouldn't be any resistance.
But the reality was contrary to expectations. Whenever the topic of Xiao Ling was brought up, his supreme elder was very resistant.
Su Li couldn't help but guess that there might have been an unknown dispute between the two, but no matter how hard she racked her brains to think about this issue, she couldn't figure out what the story behind it was.
An inexplicable light flashed in Chu Wanqing's eyes, and then she sighed deeply, with a bit of emotion and relief in her tone: "Yes, Xiao Ling is indeed talented. I was indeed too stubborn before. , maybe, I really need to make some changes..."
After listening to the confusing words of her Supreme Elder, it was a bit elusive for a moment. Suli suddenly felt confused. Her brows wrinkled slightly, and her face clearly showed a look of confusion. color.
However, Chu Wanqing did not explain further, nor did she pay attention to Su Li's confused expression. She gently stroked her cheek, and her eyes drifted out the window again, landing on the bustling street scene of Shengdan City.
I couldn't help but whisper to myself, "Maybe it's time to have a good talk with him face to face. Those emotions deep in my heart, maybe, really shouldn't be resisted and suppressed like this anymore..."
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In order not to reveal their identities in front of these outsiders and avoid unnecessary troubles and disputes, Xiao Ling and the others naturally did not plan to show up publicly in Shengdan City.
Zi Yan just waved her hand lightly and used some space power to open a space passage. Then, she took Xiao Ling and Xiong Zhan with her, and the three of them passed through the temporarily opened space passage. , quietly returned to the secluded courtyard where they lived in Shengdan City.
At this time, a peaceful and elegant atmosphere filled the courtyard. The sun shines through the sparse leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on the bluestone path, which looks particularly soft.
In a corner of the courtyard, a clear stream gurgled by. Beside the stream, a pavilion stood quietly, as if it was integrated with the surrounding natural scenery.
The three girls, Xiao Xun'er, Medusa, and Qing Lin, were each sitting on the stone benches of the pavilion. Their figures looked particularly leisurely in the afternoon sunshine.
Xun'er held the tea cup and took a sip of the tea, with a satisfied smile on her face. Then, she stretched out her slender hand, and a sunspot fell onto the chessboard, making a crisp sound.
Medusa was concentrating on playing chess with Xun'er. Compared to Xun'er's leisurely attitude, she seemed more nervous and focused. After all, Medusa, a member of the Snake Tribe, is not as proficient as Xun'er in the elegant arts of playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
As the noble eldest lady of the ancient clan, Xun'er naturally put a certain amount of energy into practicing these elegant things. Although she didn't put much time and efforts into this, it was just an occasional dabble in her spare time.
But with Xun'er's innate extraordinary talent, no matter what she is involved in, she can easily control it with ease. In these areas, she has undoubtedly achieved master-level attainments.
Qing Lin watched the game quietly from the side. She would occasionally bring a cup of freshly brewed tea to the two players, her movements gentle and skillful.
The atmosphere in the pavilion is harmonious, with occasional whispers and chuckles intertwined with the gurgling sound of the stream, creating a peaceful and elegant picture.
Around the pavilion, the fragrance of flowers and plants floats faintly, mixing with the fragrance of tea, adding a bit of poetry.
However, there was a sudden spatial fluctuation in the courtyard, and everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to the direction where the movement came from.
Medusa and Qinglin's faces showed a hint of vigilance involuntarily. Before the sudden situation became clear, this vigilance was an innate reaction of the Warcraft bloodline in their bodies.
Compared with the slightly vigilant expressions displayed by Medusa and Qinglin, Xun'er seemed particularly indifferent and calm.
As a person with deep strength and keen perception, she had already noticed an aura that was so familiar to her bones when the fluctuations in the space channel first appeared.
At the same time, the jade pendant she wore on her forehead also began to shine with a soft light. The halo was gentle and friendly, as if she was responding to an old friend coming from afar.
All of this made Xun'er understand in her heart who the person who was about to appear was.
As the light flickered slightly in the silver channel, three figures jumped out of it one after another. The combination of two men and one woman was obviously Xiao Ling and his party who had just returned from the Dan Pagoda.
"Master, what happened? Why did you and Sister Zi Yan come back suddenly? The door to the Dan Realm has just been opened. It stands to reason that there is still some time before the third round of assessment."
When the figures of Zi Yan and Xiao Ling came into view, the vigilance that had just appeared on the faces of Medusa and Qinglin quickly dissipated, replaced by uncontrollable joy.
However, compared to Qinglin's overflowing joy, Medusa's emotions are much more restrained. If you don't look carefully, her joy is almost undetectable and only flashes slightly in the depths of her eyes.
Xun'er's eyes were locked on Xiao Ling's body. The usually cold and indifferent face now bloomed silently with a heartfelt sweet smile, like a quietly blooming flower in spring, gentle and touching.
Qing Lin blinked her pair of eyes that shone like purple gems, and looked at Xiao Ling and Zi Yan with doubts. Her confusion was revealed in her voice, and she asked softly.
According to the tradition of the Danhui over the years, once the Danhui is launched and the Danjie assessment begins, all participants must stay until the assessment is completed before they can leave collectively.
Also based on this iron rule, after Zi Yan quietly sneaked into the Dan Realm, they returned to this temporary residence in the Holy Dan City, planning to go to watch the battle when the Dan Realm assessment was coming to an end.
"Indeed, some unexpected circumstances occurred, which forced us to leave the Dan Realm early. But it is difficult to explain it to you now. I will inform you in detail later."
Xiao Ling smiled, and his eyes naturally met Xun'er's eyes, showing her a gentle smile, and then turned his head and replied to Qing Lin.
"Let me introduce you to him. This is Xiong Zhan. He is the overlord of the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains in the Dan Realm. This time Zi Yan and I were lucky enough to become friends with him during our journey in the Dan Realm. Therefore, taking this opportunity, he also left the Dan Realm with us, and now he has become an elder of our Xingyun Pavilion."
As Xiao Ling spoke, he pointed to Xiong Zhan beside him and introduced the three women.
"Haha, everyone, this is the first time we meet. My body is an ancient dragon bear. You can call me Xiong Zhan. I hope you will give me some advice when we get along in the future." Xiong Zhan gently touched his head, revealing in his tone Showing a natural boldness and spontaneity, he smiled and said a friendly hello to everyone.
The three women also greeted Xiong Zhan very politely, so that they knew each other.
Then, Xiao Ling arranged a spacious room for Xiong Zhan outside the courtyard, which he would use as his residence for the time being.
After all, the inner courtyard of this courtyard was a private resting place for Xiao Ling and others. Except for Xiao Ling himself, other men were strictly prohibited from entering. Even those responsible for daily cleaning were all maids.
Although Xiong Zhan was a demon beast, he was also a male creature. Although Xiao Ling expected that he would not dare to have any bad intentions, Xiao Ling still did not want him to stay in the inner courtyard to avoid inconvenience. (End of this chapter)
