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Xiao Yu was so furious that she repeatedly stomped her foot. Did this guy have any sense of sha!
Xiao Yan chuckled and gave her butt a light smack with a crisp 'pa' sound. He laughed, "What are you standing there for? Lead the way."
"You jerk!"
"Well, well, isn't this the renowned Xiao Ning? Bringing so many people here today, are you trying to give , Han Xian, a show of force?" In the headquarters of the dicine Gang, Han Xian-the gang's leader, dressed in an alchemist's robe-stood at the forefront of his group with arms crossed, laughing mockingly at Xiao Ning across from him.
Behind him stood many others also wearing alchemist robes. Quite a few were 3rd-tier alchemists, and Han Xian himself was even a 4th-tier alchemist!
"Han Xian, not only have you started monopolizing dicinal ingredients at high prices, but you're also selling pills at low prices. Are you planning to harm us at your own expense? Do you intend to bring us both down?" Xiao Ning's face was sowhat gloomy, and the coldness in his voice was evident to all.
As a diligent male mber of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Ning naturally earned Xiao Yan's trust. In the absence of major issues, the Xiao Hall was managed by Xiao Ning, Xiao Yue Liang, and Xiao ng.
"There are no restrictions on competition in the Inner Academy. The herb-gathering teams and major factions are all willing to sell their dicinal ingredients to our dicine Gang. Who can you bla for that? If anything, you've offended too many senior students, causing them to be unwilling to cooperate with you.
"As for selling pills at low prices, we like it that way. What can you do about it? If you want to bla soone, bla your own lack of strength. You have only one alchemist and still want to compete with us? Your appetite is too big. Be careful not to choke to death." Han Xian glanced at them disdainfully.
The dicine Gang had been operating in the Inner Academy for many years and possessed an astonishing network of connections and resources. It could be said that they controlled half of the Inner Academy's assets.
If they weren't all focused on alchemy and disinterested in entering the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, they could have stayed in the tower every day just by using Fire Energy to trade for dicinal ingredients.
"Thanks for the reminder, but whether we choke or not, you can't stop us." Xiao Ning rely gave a cold laugh at the subtle warning and threat in Han Xian's words.
Han Xian's expression darkened slightly as he shouted coldly, "Don't think you can run rampant just because you have Lin Yan, ranked ninth on the Strong Ranking. Even if Xiao Yan is powerful, there are still people stronger than him. I, Han Xian, can still invite such people!"
"That's true. There are certainly people stronger than Lin Yan and . For example, Senior Sister Zi Yan. I just wonder if you can get Senior Sister Zi Yan to deal with ."
At this mont, laughter ca from not far away as Xiao Yan and Xun Er slowly walked into the crowd.
"Little Clan Leader!" Upon seeing Xiao Yan appear, Xiao Ning and the others imdiately felt reassured.
"Oh my, I forgot. Senior Sister Zi Yan is still cultivating in the No. 1 cultivation room. How about I help you ask her?"
Xiao Yan imitated Han Xian's previous expression, his face darkening as he shouted coldly, "Don't think you can run rampant just because you can invite those ranked second to eighth on the Strong Ranking. There are still people stronger than them. I, Xiao Yan, can also invite such people!"
"You!" Han Xian pointed at Xiao Yan, trembling with anger. He had completely forgotten that Zi Yan, ranked first on the Strong Ranking, had a very good relationship with Xiao Yan!
Han Xian was so furious that his cheeks turned red. Having his own words used against him- what could be more humiliating than this?!
"Xiao Yan, so what if you have a good relationship with Senior Sister Zi Yan? The largest herb-gathering teams in the Inner Academy belong to the top factions. Among them, the White Gang and the Splitting Mountain definitely won't sell dicinal ingredients to you. Let's see how you refine pills without ingredients!"
Xiao Yan looked at Han Xian, who was still stubbornly holding on. Stepping to the front of the crowd, he said coldly, "Fine, you won't sell dicinal ingredients to , right? Since so many people are present, I'd like to trouble everyone to help spread a ssage.
"Not only can I, Xiao Yan, refine the Marrow Washing Cold Spirit Liquid, but I can also refine a spirit liquid called the Marrow Washing Ice Spirit Liquid. This spirit liquid is tier 4, suitable for Dou Spirits, and can even cleanse the fire poison from the seventh floor!" Even the mbers of the White Gang and the Splitting Mountain who were at odds with Xiao Yan couldn't remain calm when they heard that he was going to release an upgraded version of the Marrow Washing Cold Spirit Liquid, and this ti it was suitable for Dou Spirit experts. They understood that Han Xian dared to confront Xiao Yan because the pills he sold were only suitable for Dou Grandmasters and held little appeal for the Dou Spirit experts cultivating on the fifth floor and above.
That's why so powerful factions' Dou Spirit experts were willing to cooperate with the dicine Gang. After all, the dicine Gang paid in real Fire Energy.
But now, if Xiao Yan could refine tier 4 spirit liquids effective against the fire poison on the seventh floor, the entire situation would be turned upside down.
It was equivalent to Xiao Yan holding power over the entire Inner Academy's Strong Ranking! Just imagine, there were still over four months until this year's Strong Ranking Grand Competition. Everyone striving to enter the top ten to obtain the Essence Heart Fla for body refining would desperately try to stay in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower for cultivation.
However, due to the fire poison in the tower, even those ranked in the top ten couldn't stay too long.
If so in the top ten obtained Xiao Yan's spirit liquid while others did not, over a few months, the cultivation gap would inevitably widen significantly.
Take, for example, the second-ranked Lin Xiuya and third-ranked Liu Qing-the gap between them was minimal, and it was hard to say who would win.
Xiao Yan's spirit liquid could completely disrupt this balance. Whoever possessed his spirit
liquid could stay in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower cultivating until the Strong Ranking
Grand Competition.
One could imagine that once this news spread, even Liu Qing might have to lower his head to Xiao Yan, hoping he'd sell him enough spirit liquid!
This was why one should never offend an alchemist. They hold the power of pills! Monopolize dicinal ingredients? Now, Xiao Yan directly monopolized the qualifications for the top ten of the Strong Ranking!
Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly as he looked at Han Xian wearing a 4th-tier alchemist robe. He guessed that Han Xian dared to be so arrogant because he thought he
could only refine tier 3 pills.
Little did he know that he simply found refining tier 3 pills quick and effortless.
"Fire Energy is not required for my Tier 4 Marrow Washing Ice Spirit Liquid. I only need tier 5 main dicinal ingredients. Only three bottles will be sold each day. Those interested can co to the Xiao Hall in the morning. The highest bidder wins."
Xiao Yan not only wanted to ensure his own source of ingredients but also aid to acquire so high-grade dicinal ingredients for alchemy to improve his skills.
Han Xian's legs went weak when he heard Xiao Yan's words. He took a step back as his face beca deathly pale. He never expected Xiao Yan to have such a move!
"Heh, you thought the Marrow Washing Cold Spirit Liquid was my limit? That was rely a downgraded version of the Marrow Washing Ice Spirit Liquid. Is being a 4th-tier alchemist that impressive?" Xiao Yan mimicked Han Xian's earlier deanor, crossing his arms over his
chest.
Dare to bully my people? I'll slap your face until it's swollen!
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. However you treated my faction mbers just now, I'll treat you
the sa way.
"Cousin Xiao Yan is amazing!"
"Little Clan Leader's alchemy skills are unrivaled!"
"Aweso! Boss is incredible!"
Behind Xiao Yan, the mbers of the Xiao Hall cheered with pride. This was what it ant to
be invincible-showing dominance from the very first move!
The onlookers began to understand that the dicine Gang had suffered a crushing defeat. It was even possible that their alchemists might defect to the Xiao Hall.
The outco was already decided.
Han Xian took a deep breath and stood up when he heard the surrounding discussions. He still had so pride as an alchemist. He gave a cold, proud smile and said, "Xiao Yan, you've rely obtained so precious pill recipes. This ti, you've won, but I still want to turn the tables! Alchemy has always been my greatest skill! Do you dare to have an alchemy competition with ?!"
"An alchemy competition?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh as he looked at Han Xian. "It seems you're very confident in your alchemy skills."
When it ca to alchemy, Han Xian's deanor beca imposing. He laughed proudly, raising his head high, and said, "Do you dare to compete with ? If I lose, I, Han Xian, and the dicine Gang will no longer obstruct your Xiao Hall! If you don't dare to compete, so be it. I, Han Xian, can afford to lose!"
Han Xian's words made many people involuntarily surprised and even shocked. Few expected him to use such a tactic. It would be entirely reasonable for Xiao Yan to decline; with such a significant advantage now, why would he need to compete?
"Is this supposed to be a provocation?" Xiao Yan looked calmly at the proud Han Xian and
smiled.
Han Xian laughed arrogantly, "Think whatever you like; whether it's a provocation or not. In short, if I lose to you in alchemy, I will accept defeat wholeheartedly. Otherwise, no matter what, I, Han Xian, will not be convinced!"
Many onlookers held their breath as they waited for Xiao Yan's decision. If it were anyone else, they would definitely refuse to compete under such circumstances. Xiao Yan currently held an absolute advantage; possessing those pill recipes, he was already in an invincible
position! With such an absolute advantage, there was nothing more to say. "Interesting." A glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes as he stroked his chin and laughed. "Sure, how do you want to compete?"
Xiao Yan's choice left many people dumbfounded. Such an approach was simply too audacious, giving up his absolute advantage!
"This shows that Xiao Yan has imnse confidence in his alchemy skills." "Indeed, since he can refine tier 4 spirit liquids, he's definitely a 4th-tier alchemist. There's
no need for him to back down!"
Han Xian narrowed his eyes and secretly rejoiced upon hearing Xiao Yan agree. He said, "Very well. If you lose the competition, not only will the Xiao Hall be prohibited from selling pills in the future, but you must also hand over the pill recipes for the Qi Returning Pill, Minor Blood Recovery Pill, and Marrow Washing Ice Spirit Liquid to . If I lose, not only will I not obstruct you, but I'll also compensate you with ten thousand Fire Energy!" Xiao Yan chuckled, "Seems you're after my pill recipes."
"Hmph, otherwise, if you keep refining the Marrow Washing Ice Spirit Liquid while our
dicine Gang cannot, the result will be the sa." Han Xian wasn't stupid. He knew the key lay in the pill recipes Xiao Yan possessed. To turn the tables, he needed to obtain those recipes.
"Since we're gambling, both sides should be on equal terms. If I lose, I'll do as you say and
hand over the recipes unconditionally. But if you lose, then your dicine Gang will rge into my Xiao Hall, with , Xiao Yan, as the leader. Moreover, all mbers of the dicine Gang cannot leave until graduation!" Xiao Yan said with a smile.
At this mont, everyone suddenly looked at Xiao Yan. Good boy, so this was your intention all
along!
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