Chapter 151: Not Giving Face (I)

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    Xiao Yan wasn''t surprised that Ya Fei knew about the internal test results. Judging from the gazes of the people in the hall, news of him taking first place, refining an ultra-high purity medicinal essence, and possessing a Heavenly Flame had likely already spread throughout the entire Jia Ma Sacred City.

    Taking a glass of red wine from a nearby servant''s tray, Xiao Yan slowly walked into the hall and said with a smile, "Sister Ya Fei is teasing me. My skills-who knows them better than you?"

    A collective ''ooh'' echoed through the hall as soon as he said this. Some innocent young ladies even blushed, involuntarily thinking of certain ''skills''.

    Ya Fei''s pretty face turned a rosy red when she heard Xiao Yan deliberately say this, even the tips of her ears reddened slightly. It was unclear whether it was due to the red wine or some other reason.

    She cast a charming sidelong glance at Xiao Yan and said softly, "Mr. Xiao Yan is joking. Back then, the young genius Xiao Yan publicly refined pills with astonishing skill in the Miteer Auction House of Wu Tan City, dazzling everyone and making his name echo throughout the city. This humble girl was fortunate enough to witness it. I really didn''t expect Mr. Xiao Yan''s skills to be just as impressive here in Jia Ma Sacred City."

    Many men present listened to Ya Fei''s explanation and breathed a sigh of relief, their shattered hearts slowly mending.

    Of course, if they knew what Hai Bodong had said at the auction house not long ago, those young men''s hearts might be crushed even more thoroughly than the Black Iron Spiritual Leaf.

    Xiao Yan smiled and looked at Ya Fei''s flushed cheeks. With a soft clink, he lightly tapped her wine glass with his own and downed his drink in one gulp. Ya Fei smiled and also finished her glass of red wine in a graceful and bold manner.

    "Is Old Hai doing well?" Xiao Yan handed his empty glass to the servant beside him, took a fresh one, and asked.

    "In the past few days, apart from searching everywhere for medicinal ingredients, Elder Hai has been handling some matters. After all, he disappeared for over twenty years, so there are many things to attend to," Ya Fei whispered softly near Xiao Yan''s ear.

    "That''s good. Please help me convey a message to Old Hai. After the Alchemist Grand Meeting ends, with the authority of an Honorary Elder, I should be able to request those medicinal ingredients from the Alchemist Associations of other empires," Xiao Yan said leisurely.

    Ya Fei slightly raised her willow-like eyebrows and looked at Xiao Yan with a hint of reproach. "You little rascal, the competition hasn''t even started, and you''re already thinking about winning the championship."

    Xiao Yan shrugged noncommittally.

    "Clan Head Miteer Tengshan is also here. He wishes to meet you. Come with me to see him," Ya Fei said with an enchanting smile.

    Xiao Yan turned his head and said, "Not interested. I just came out for some fresh air. I''ll go back to continue cultivating in a bit."

    "Please, I''m begging you, great genius. Just go meet him, okay?" Ya Fei''s eyes showed a hint of grievance and pleading, her voice so soft and pitiful it could melt anyone''s heart.No?v(el)B\\jnn

    Xiao Yan got goosebumps all over upon hearing this. With a look of defeat, he said, "Alright, alright! You win. Let''s go meet him then."

    Miteer Tengshan said with a smiling face, "In the future, if you need any medicinal ingredients, just find Ya Fei. She will assist you. After all, you two have known each other for quite a long time, haven''t you?"

    His words and gaze not only hinted at an ambiguous relationship between Xiao Yan and Ya Fei but also subtly reminded Xiao Yan of what Hai Bodong had said before.

    Ya Fei recalled Hai Bodong mentioning the "intermediary" role. Her pretty face instantly flushed as if she were drunk, even appearing a bit shy. Xiao Yan merely smiled faintly and

    didn''t say anything.

    With his powerful Spiritual Strength, Xiao Yan knew that Ling Ying was hiding in a corner of

    the hall.

    Xun Er wasn''t here, but there were eyes present.

    After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiao Yan and Ya Fei left and walked to the side.

    Not far away, Nalan Su had been keeping an eye on Xiao Yan all along. Seeing Xiao Yan chatting and laughing with Ya Fei, he turned his head to look at Nalan Yanran and said, "That girl Ya Fei may not have cultivation talent as good as yours, but she certainly has quite a few

    tricks up her sleeve."

    Nalan Yanran shot a sideways glance at her father, who was acting so undignified for his age, and said calmly, "Father, if you have something to say, please speak directly."

    "Ahem, what your father means is that Liu Ling is far inferior to Xiao Yan."

    Nalan Yanran looked toward Liu Ling''s direction. At this moment, Liu Ling was chatting idly

    with a group of alchemists who were preparing to participate in the Alchemist Grand Meeting tomorrow, clearly acting as the center of attention.

    If it weren''t for the fact that Liu Ling''s Master was Pill King Gu He, even though Liu Ling had some talent in alchemy, he wouldn''t be able to act as the leader of the younger generation of alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire.

    On the other hand, Xiao Yan had fought his way up from a small city and even won first place

    in the internal test, not to mention possessing a Heavenly Flame.

    Comparing the two, Xiao Yan was indeed far ahead of Liu Ling.