271: Test before the Dan Conference

A plaza paved with crimson rocks stretched as far as the eye could see.

The plaza was packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.

When Lin Xiu learned that this was just one of Holy Pill City's spatial points, and there were seven more of the same scale, he couldn't help but feel a little shocked.

Ye Chong led a few people to find a resting spot and settle down first.

"Mr. Lin, tomorrow I'll take you to the Pill Tower certification office. To participate in the Pill Gathering, you need to obtain an Alchemist badge certified by the Pill Tower."

Ye Chong reminded him before leaving.

Lin Xiu nodded in agreement.

Such a large-scale Alchemist gathering would definitely have an initial screening.

The next day.

Lin Xiu woke up, had breakfast, and then left with Ye Chong, who had been waiting for a long time.

Yao Tianhuo hadn't come along. After learning that Lin Xiu had set his sights on the Three Valleys, he was under immense pressure and was eager to fully recover his strength and strive for a promotion.

"There are so many people."

Tang Huo'er walked beside Lin Xiu, her eyes unable to take everything in.

She rarely had the opportunity to wander outside, and this time, accompanying Lin Xiu, she truly had her fill.

Mingling in the crowded streets, the three headed towards an ancient stone tower in front of them.

Upon entering the stone tower, the number of people significantly decreased.

Ye Chong told Lin Xiu to look around casually first, as he had some arrangements to make.

Lin Xiu and Tang Huo'er looked around, and soon Ye Chong reappeared.

"Mr. Lin, if anyone says anything unpleasant later, I hope you won't take it to heart. They aren't targeting you, but rather, they were suppressed by the Ye Family in the past, and now that they've turned things around, they'll naturally make a few sarcastic remarks."

On the way to the testing room, Ye Chong hesitated for a long time before deciding to tell Lin Xiu.

He had long heard of Lin Xiu's fearsome reputation.

Therefore, he was afraid that those few Families, not understanding the situation, might provoke Lin Xiu and suffer the same fate as the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.

Lin Xiu was taken aback, then nodded.

Despite being prepared, as soon as he stepped into the testing room, a sharp voice came from the side.

"Ye Chong, it's you again bringing people? It seems the other members of the Ye Family also know that this task is quite embarrassing."

A gray-clothed old woman revealed a mouth full of yellow teeth, her Face filled with a sneering smile.

"Don't cause trouble for the Bai Family."

Ye Chong glared at her, reminding her in an indifferent tone.

The old woman sneered, about to say something more, when her gaze suddenly met Lin Xiu's eyes, who had looked over.

Hiss!

The next second, her eyes felt as if they had been pricked with needles, sore and swollen, and tears uncontrollably welled up.

The old woman quickly lowered her head, the smile gone from her Face.

Behind the old woman stood two men and one woman. Originally, the two men's gazes were fixed on the woman's curvaceous figure, but at this moment, they also sensed something was wrong and quickly showed concern for the old woman's condition.

Lin Xiu's expression was calm; he indifferently glanced at the white-clothed woman before retracting his gaze.

Not long after, a white-haired Elder dressed in a purple Alchemist robe entered the testing room.

When he found the room quiet, his surprised gaze swept towards the old woman.

"Ye Chong, long time no see..."

The Elder nodded slightly at Ye Chong, revealing a warm smile.

"Troubling Elder Han Li."

Ye Chong cupped his hands at the other party.

"Why are we being so polite with each other..."

Han Li sighed.

"Wait!"

Seeing that the test seemed about to begin, the old woman spoke in a cold voice, her gaze locked on Ye Chong, "Ye Chong, I see the person you brought, how come he doesn't even have a Rank badge? Did he never obtain one before?"

Her gaze dared not linger on Lin Xiu's body, only taking a hurried glance.

"Only those testing for a Rank five or higher badge are qualified to enter this special testing room."

The white-clothed woman's eyes were sharp, staring at Lin Xiu's young Face, her tone calm, yet carrying an aggressive Aura.

"Shut up! This is Holy Pill City. If you don't want to be tested, find another place. Don't shout here!"

Han Li and Ye Chong clearly had a good relationship, so he immediately sternly reprimanded her.

The gray-clothed old woman and the white-clothed woman fell silent.

"According to the rules, we were here first."

The gray-clothed old woman snorted.

"So slow."

Lin Xiu frowned. Facing the gazes from the gray-clothed old woman, the two men, and the woman, he glared back without reservation.

At the same time, his Soul Power did not hold back at all and erupted directly.

Instantly, a terrifying power swirled within the testing room.

The gray-clothed old woman and the others were the first to bear the brunt. The old woman's Face instantly turned pale, and the two men and one woman behind her felt their heads splitting, almost unable to stand, and directly knelt down.

"Elder Han, what Rank am I?"

Lin Xiu's gaze shifted to Han Li, whose forehead was beaded with sweat, and he abruptly retracted his Soul Power.

First, he raised his sleeve to wipe his forehead. Han Li exhaled, "Spirit Realm?"

Lin Xiu nodded.

Beside him, the gray-clothed old woman and the white-clothed woman stared with wide eyes, their Faces showing an expression of disbelief.

They knew best what a Spirit Realm Soul meant.

"Rank seven Intermediate is the limit of my testing. Although I know you're definitely more than that, here, I can only give you a Rank seven Intermediate badge. If you want a higher Rank, you'll need to go to other testing rooms."

Han Li gave a wry smile, not forgetting to glare at Ye Chong, seemingly blaming him for not clarifying earlier, which caused him to lose Face.

A Spirit Realm Soul, asking him to test it, wasn't that bullying?

"Can I participate in the Pill Gathering?"

Lin Xiu asked.

"Yes."

Han Li nodded.

"Then I won't test further. Rank seven Intermediate is fine."

Lin Xiu replied.

Hearing this, Han Li took out a badge.

On it was a giant flame tower, surrounded by seven dazzling purple-gold stars.

Lin Xiu took it, nodded at him, and turned to leave.

Ye Chong was held back by Han Li and could only look at Lin Xiu with an apologetic expression.

"It's fine, Elder Ye. I was just planning to wander around anyway."

Lin Xiu and Tang Huo'er left together.

After they left, Han Li, without any regard for his image, hooked his arm around Ye Chong's neck, "Alright, I kindly helped you, and you made me look so foolish! Is a Spirit Realm Soul something I can test?"

"I wasn't sure before either. You saw, Lin Xiu is really young. Even if he said it, I wouldn't dare to believe him."

Ye Chong shrugged, looking helpless, but the smiles at the corners of his mouth and eyes were almost overflowing.

A Spirit Realm Soul... this basically qualifies him to refine Rank eight Medicinal Pills.

Now, let alone securing a spot in the top three, even first place was a possibility. His position as an Elder of the Ye Family was truly secured.

"People from the Bai Family, aren't you testing?"

Ye Chong caught sight of the gray-clothed old woman leaving with the three people out of the corner of his eye and asked with a smile.

The gray-clothed old woman didn't speak, but her Face was very unsightly as she left.

Han Li punched Ye Chong in the chest, "They were just suppressed by Soul Power. Their emotions are unstable right now. How can you expect them to test? You're asking the obvious."

"Hehe..."

Exposed, Ye Chong wasn't angry and smiled brightly.

On the other side, after Lin Xiu came out, he went to the trading market to browse, intending to find some bargains.

However, there were too many things here, a mix of good and bad, and Lin Xiu had no experience in identifying old artifacts.

After a few rounds of browsing, he only selected some medicinal herbs. After all, he was very knowledgeable in this area, possessing Rank nine pharmacological knowledge, so he wasn't afraid of being scammed.

Afterwards, unable to resist Tang Huo'er's persistence, he accompanied her for a few more rounds before returning to their lodging.

"Venerable Skyfire, pay more attention these past few days."

Lin Xiu found him.

"What happened?"

Yao Tianhuo's expression tensed.

"Today, I kept feeling like I was being watched, but there were too many people to pinpoint anyone. I'm worried if people from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan have found us."

Lin Xiu's expression was serious. This feeling was most distinct in the trading market.

However, several attempts to find that gaze were unsuccessful.