446: Medicine clan

Before heading to the Yao Clan, Lin Xiu and Xiao Xuan had a discussion, primarily about the Gate of Dead Silence.

Xiao Xuan didn't have many good solutions; the Gate of Dead Silence itself was extremely difficult to refine, and the great formation of the Death Realm, formed by the convergence of the four gates, contained death Qi that posed a significant threat to Dou Saints.

Fortunately, this news was exposed in advance, and he stated that he would communicate with Gu Yuan to make preparations.

Additionally, Xiao Xuan proactively suggested that Lin Xiu return earlier after the Medicine Ceremony concluded.

“Last time in the Demon Fire Space, I realized my strength was insufficient, and the gap between Soul Emperor and me was too vast; I could only watch from a distance.”

A hint of melancholy and unwillingness flashed across Xiao Xuan's expression, “I want to go to the Sky Tomb to improve myself, striving to raise my strength further before Soul Emperor opens the Immortal Cave.”

“It has indeed been troublesome for Senior Xiao during this period. When I return, I will refine a few Ninth-Grade Medicinal Pills, and Senior Xiao can take them with him to the Sky Tomb.”

Lin Xiu smiled and agreed, even offering to provide some assistance.

Xiao Xuan's care for Yi Nan during these days was evident to all.

To ask a former Peak Dou Saint to teach a child was akin to a fool's dream, but Xiao Xuan did it, so he naturally couldn't be stingy.

Afterward, Lin Xiu waited for Little Fairy Doctor to finish her meeting, and then the two of them left the Cultivation Alliance... The Yao Clan was located in the Shennong Mountain Range in the far south of the Central Plains.

That region, in a true sense, was considered an area detached from the Central Plains.

It was no wonder the Soul Clan chose to act against the Yao Clan during the Medicine Ceremony.

After all, such a remote location was certainly suitable.

Lin Xiu and Little Fairy Doctor entered the depths of the mountain range, slowly descending towards a deep ravine.

Across the ravine stood a massive stone archway, hundreds of feet tall, with a distorted space at its center.

“This is a vital area of the Yao Clan; unauthorized entry is forbidden. Are you two here to participate in the Medicine Ceremony?”

Below the archway, several figures saw Lin Xiu and Little Fairy Doctor approaching and immediately went to greet them.

Noticing their extraordinary demeanor, their tone softened considerably.

“Cultivation Alliance, Lin Xiu.”

Taking out the invitation, Lin Xiu calmly handed it over.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those few people immediately became solemn. One of them took it with both hands, quickly scanned it, and then returned it.

“Alliance Leader Lin, please come in!”

The few people moved aside, making an inviting gesture, “After entering the gate, there will be a Yao Clan Elder to receive you.”

Lin Xiu nodded, took Little Fairy Doctor's hand, “Let's go.”

It wasn't until their figures disappeared into the gateway that the few people collectively breathed a sigh of relief, slowly straightening their bent backs.

“So he is Lin Xiu, the Alliance Leader of the Cultivation Alliance, now renowned throughout the continent.”

“You really can't tell from his appearance; he doesn't have the imposing Aura of others, he seems very gentle.”

“Don't be fooled by appearances. It's just that we are too weak. He even dared to fight Soul Emperor; do you think he's easy to provoke?”

“I heard that the clan attaches great importance to this Medicine Ceremony, and the Clan Chief will personally participate. Could it be because of him?”

“Who knows? However, the Clan Chief hasn't refined Medicinal Pills for a long time. This Medicine Ceremony will probably be the grandest in the past few centuries.”

The few people chatted back and forth until others arrived, at which point they stopped.

“Stop! This is a vital area of the Yao Clan; unauthorized entry is forbidden. Who are you?!”

One person shouted.

Walking towards them were two men, one old and one young.

“Cultivation Alliance's Xiao Yan, and this is my teacher, Yao Chen, also from the Cultivation Alliance.”

The young man's expression was indifferent.

“Yao Chen, that name sounds somewhat familiar, it seems like...”

That person frowned in thought, interrupted by another person.

“Please come in, both of you.”

The other person took the invitation.

After they left, this person said to the previous one, “Of course it sounds familiar. Have you forgotten the family that was expelled from the Yao Clan back then?”

“Even he came? Who invited him?”

That person was stunned... Behind the space, there was a lush green plain.

Numerous enormous bird-Demonic Beasts were parked there, with wingspans of hundreds of feet when fully spread.

“Which one should we take?”

Lin Xiu looked at Little Fairy Doctor.

“Any is fine.”

Little Fairy Doctor smiled.

“Then that one.”

Lin Xiu pointed to the closest one and prepared to move.

At this moment, a familiar voice came from behind him.

“Senior?”

A tone filled with uncertainty and surprise drifted into Lin Xiu and Little Fairy Doctor's ears.

The two looked behind them.

“Xiao Yan?”

Little Fairy Doctor was startled, a smile appearing on her face, “You're also here for the Medicine Ceremony?”

“Mm.”

Xiao Yan and Yao Chen walked forward.

“Greetings, Alliance Leader, Vice Alliance Leader.”

Yao Chen greeted them with a slight smile.

Lin Xiu nodded and asked, “Are you also here for the Medicine Ceremony?”

Yao Chen shook his head, his gaze turning to Xiao Yan, “He is participating. His Medicinal Pill refining skill has already surpassed mine.”

“Senior, you're also participating, aren't you?”

Xiao Yan's face showed an eager expression, his gaze towards Lin Xiu filled with excitement.

“The rewards for the Medicine Ceremony are too generous; it's hard to refuse.”

Lin Xiu said very straightforwardly.

“That's great.”

Xiao Yan clasped his hands tightly, “During the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering before, I wanted to compete with Senior in Medicinal Pill refining, but unfortunately, my strength was insufficient. This time, I finally have the opportunity.”

Previously, to clear out the Hall of Souls, he and his teacher invited many powerful individuals for assistance, and those people naturally didn't help for free.

And the reward was Medicinal Pills!

For a long time, Xiao Yan had been refining Medicinal Pills to repay his debts. The process was full of hardships, but he also gained a lot of experience in Medicinal Pill refining, which greatly improved his skill.

Xiao Yan felt confident seeing Lin Xiu here, because Senior's strength had improved so quickly, he must have spent a lot of time on it.

If he spent more time on Cultivation, he would definitely have to reduce his time on Medicinal Pill refining.

“It's not that I want to discourage you, but in this world, if I claim to be second in Medicinal Pill refining attainment, no one would dare to claim first.”

Lin Xiu said with a smile.

Xiao Yan firmly stated, “Impossible, the heavens are fair!”

Lin Xiu smiled without speaking.

The heavens are indeed fair, but times have changed.

The four of them ascended the flying Demonic Beast together.

On the back of the Demonic Beast, there were few people. Some recognized Lin Xiu and came forward to greet him...

“If you claim to be second, no one would dare to claim first? What an arrogant statement.”

In the Medicine World, deep in the mountains, on the roof of a house, Yao Dan's tightly closed eyes opened, a flicker of emotion in them, and he coldly snorted.

A figure approached from a distance, stepping through the air. When he was dozens of meters away, he landed on the ground and quickly walked up the steps to the front of the house.

“Clan Chief, all guests have boarded the flying Demonic Beasts and are on their way. The Medicine Ceremony is approaching, please come to preside.”

The person clasped his hands and bowed respectfully.

Yao Dan descended from the rooftop to the ground, “I will go after I change. Let the other Elders receive them first.”

“Yes.”

That person responded.

“Also...”

Yao Dan walked to the door of the room, then turned back and called out, instructing, “Remember, this might be the last Medicine Ceremony for the Yao Clan. Tell all the Elders to pay attention and not to disrupt this Medicine Ceremony. I hope this Medicine Ceremony can be the best in history, one that will be remembered forever on the Dou Qi Continent.”

“Understood.”

The person stared at Yao Dan for a few seconds, confirming he had no other instructions, and responded seriously.

“Go.”

Waving his hand, a hint of weariness flashed across Yao Dan's brow, and he turned and entered the room.

The loss of the tuoshe ancient emperor jade had plunged them, who were already at a disadvantage, into a completely passive situation.

Unless they could discover the location of the Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Cave Abode in advance, otherwise, the Soul Clan might secretly open the Immortal Cave without their knowledge.

Once the contents inside truly could help someone become an Emperor.

Yao Dan couldn't think of any way to stop Soul Emperor from achieving a Breakthrough to Dou Emperor.

After all, that day in the Demon Fire Space, they struggled greatly to stop Soul Emperor.

If Soul Emperor were even stronger, it seemed there would be nothing left but to wait for death.

“Let me use the Medicine Ceremony to let the glory of the Yao Clan reappear one more time.”

The murmur gradually dissipated into the air.