Chapter 194 Return to Gama

The holy city of Gama.

As the heart of the Jia Ma Empire, the place is bustling with people every day.

However, as the eight-year-old Alchemist Conference approaches, the city's vitality and enthusiasm have reached an unprecedented climax.

People from all directions, whether they are young alchemists with dreams or admiring audiences, have gathered here, making this ancient city glow with new vitality.

On the streets, vendors have set up a variety of stalls, ranging from precious medicinal materials to exquisite medicine refining tools, from exotic clothing to local specialty snacks.

People shuttled between the stalls, selecting their favorite products, and the sounds of bargaining came and went, creating a lively market atmosphere.

In the central square of the city, the huge medicine refining furnace is ready. The fire has not yet been lit, but many citizens and tourists have gathered around to watch.

They were in small groups discussing the upcoming medicine refining conference, or wandering around the square, enjoying the atmosphere of this rare grand event.

As the opening day of the conference approaches day by day, the excitement in Gama Holy City is also increasing.

Whether in a bustling market or a quiet alley, people are discussing the upcoming event and looking forward to the wonderful performances of those talented alchemists.

The whole city is like a firework about to bloom, full of infinite expectations and excitement.

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In the bustling streets of the holy city of Gama, a group of four people stood out.

They are Xiao Ling, who returned from Canaan College, and his companions Little Medical Fairy, Qing Lin and Zi Yan.

Under Rayquaza's rapid flight, it took them less than three days to return to the Garma Empire from Canaan Academy.

This kind of speed made Xiao Ling sigh. Having a flying mount really brought great convenience to the journey.

Xiao Ling was wearing a simple robe, but it could not conceal her extraordinary temperament. Her blue-gold eyes were calm, but revealed a trace of calmness and confidence.

Walking on the streets of the holy city of Gama, his steps were steady and his long hair gently fluttered in the wind, giving people an unfathomable feeling.

The little medical fairy next to her was dressed in an elegant purple dress, elegant and refined, like a fairy who could not eat the fireworks of the world.

The skin is like gelatin, the eyebrows are picturesque, and every smile is like spring flowers blooming, which makes people enchanted.

The long silver-white hair is spread smoothly on the shoulders, fluttering gently in the wind, exuding a light fragrance, which makes people want to get closer.

Qing Lin is dressed in green clothes, with a strong and vigorous figure, and his eyes are shining with agility and wit, just like an elf in the forest.

Her movements are light as she walks, and every turn reveals her agility and grace.

Her braids were tied with emerald green ribbons, which contrasted well with her clothes, making her look energetic and making people curious about her.

Zi Yan wears a pink dress and white shorts. Her purple hair and eyes of the same color exude a unique charm, giving people a mysterious yet playful feeling.

There is a hint of imperceptible arrogance in her temperament, but this arrogance is perfectly integrated with her innocent character, making her stand out among the crowd.

The four of them walked side by side, weaving in and out of the bustling crowd, and their presence undoubtedly added a touch of brightness to this lively market.

After all, the temperament and style of these four people are obviously not comparable to ordinary alchemists or tourists.

The surrounding vendors and passers-by cast curious and envious glances from time to time, but the four of them seemed to have long been accustomed to this kind of attention, and they were still admiring everything around them.

Xiao Ling cleverly used the fantasy spirit shadow to make his face blurred in the crowd, as if shrouded in a veil.

As for the Little Medical Fairy, Qing Lin and Zi Yan, their reputations in the Jia Ma Empire are not prominent. Except for a few people from some high-level forces within the empire, ordinary passers-by naturally cannot recognize them.

Therefore, a few people avoided unnecessary attention and disturbance.

At this time, Zi Yan turned to Xiao Ling, with curiosity shining in her eyes, and asked: "Xiao Ling, will you participate in this alchemist conference?"

Before Xiao Ling could speak, the little medical fairy took the lead and complained with a hint of helplessness, "Xiao Ling is now a seventh-level alchemist. Looking at the entire Jiama Empire, there is only one guest elder Furukawa of the Yunlan Sect. If Xiao Ling goes to the Alchemist Conference, he will be bullying others. "

"Isn't Xiao Ling already an honorary elder of the Alchemist Guild? It's better for him to be a judge."

After hearing this, Zi Yan scratched her head in embarrassment. There was a hint of embarrassment in her smile as she explained: "Hey, I'm just curious. After all, the Alchemist Conference is a rare experience for everyone."

Xiao Ling smiled softly, with a hint of memory and confidence in his voice: "Haha, when the last Alchemist Conference was held, I was just a student of Canaan College. But at that time, I was already able to I have refined a fourth-grade elixir. If I really participate, I might actually win the championship."

He touched his chin and continued: "However, Elder Huo told me before that Xiao Yan had returned to the Xiao family not long ago, and he should have come to participate in this alchemist conference. This conference is undoubtedly important to him. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your talents.”

The Xiao Yan mentioned by Xiao Ling is indeed a familiar name to these girls.

Ever since Xiao Yan joined the inner courtyard of Canaan College with his outstanding talent and strength, he has become the focus of everyone's attention.

He was not only Xiao Ling's cousin, but also Elder Huo's favorite disciple. Such a dual identity brought him attention in Canaan College.

However, Xiao Yan's reputation spread quickly, not only because of his identity, but also because of his outstanding performance in the inner court selection competition.

In the selection competition of the Outer Academy and the Inner Academy, Xiao Yan won first place with his outstanding performance. This achievement not only made him famous, but also won him the support of many students.

His performance was exactly the same as when Xiao Ling entered the inner courtyard. He also used his strength to steal Lao Sheng's fire energy. This behavior caused quite a shock in the inner courtyard.

Xiao Ling set a precedent in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition by counterattacking the old fire energy. Although this act was bold, it also inspired the fighting spirit of the subsequent freshmen.

Many freshmen who think they have extraordinary abilities have followed suit, trying to establish their own reputation in the inner courtyard. However, most people failed to succeed and were severely punished by the old students.

Different from the situation when Xiao Ling single-handedly killed all the old students, Xiao Yan adopted a more united strategy.

He united a group of like-minded freshmen to fight against the old students, and finally succeeded in snatching the fire energy. This feat not only won him widespread support from the freshmen, but also caused his reputation in the inner courtyard to rise sharply.

After gaining the support of the freshmen, Xiao Yan even founded a force called "Panmen".

This force quickly developed in the inner courtyard and became a force that cannot be underestimated.

Xiao Yan, with his excellent leadership ability and strong personal strength, as well as maintaining good relations with the "Supreme Freedom Sect", made the "Pan Sect" prosperous in the inner courtyard, and now it has become a leader in the inner courtyard. Stand firm.

The little medical fairy nodded slightly and said with a hint of reminiscence: "Actually, Xiao Yan came to see Xiao Ling before. But at that time, Xiao Ling had already gone into seclusion and could not be contacted at all."

Qing Lin nodded in agreement and added: "I remember when he came to visit, the master specially asked me to give him a manuscript of a sixth-grade alchemist. I flipped through it casually and found that the manuscript was the refining record recorded by Medicine Emperor Han Feng. Medicine experience.”

Suddenly, a slightly old voice sounded softly in several people's ears. Although Yao Chen did not appear, his voice was clearly heard in everyone's ears, "I saw that boy was refining the medicine. His talent is outstanding, and his hard work gives him an opportunity. Whether he can seize this opportunity depends on his luck. "

Xiao Ling smiled and said: "I believe Xiao Yan can absorb the essence from that manuscript. His talent and unremitting efforts are destined to make him go further on the road of refining medicine. In my opinion, he He has full potential to become an eighth-level alchemist."

While a few people were chatting, they arrived at the door of the Alchemist Guild unknowingly.

This majestic building, with its unique style and grandeur, has become a landmark that cannot be ignored in the holy city of Gama.

The guild's door is tall and carved from thick mahogany. The lintel is inlaid with a silver medicinal cauldron pattern that represents the identity of the alchemist, shining in the sun.

Most of the people walking around were alchemists. They were either trading rare herbs in the market or exchanging their experience in refining medicine with other alchemists. Everyone's face unconsciously showed their deep understanding of the art of alchemy. Love and unremitting pursuit.

The air is filled with the aroma of various medicinal materials, mixed with the unique smoke when refining medicine, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere.

Zi Yan looked around at the lively scene and looked at Xiao Ling with a hint of doubt. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and she asked: "Xiao Ling, shouldn't we go back to Xiao's house first? Why did we come to the alchemist first instead?" guild?"

There was a hint of mystery in Xiao Ling's smile, and a light that was difficult to detect flashed in his eyes. He replied softly: "This time we visit the Alchemist Guild, we may encounter an unexpected opportunity."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ling waved his hand gently, removing the cover of Huanmenglingying, revealing his true appearance.

He took the lead and walked forward, stepping into the gate of the Alchemist Guild unhurriedly, with the Little Medical Fairy and a few others following closely behind him.

Soon after, the group arrived in front of the towering gate of the Alchemist Guild, where several guards stood to maintain order and tranquility at the entrance of the guild.

The captain of the guard originally just casually glanced at Xiao Ling's chest and did not notice that he was wearing any alchemist-level badge.

He frowned slightly, preparing to deal with the visitors in front of him with a formulaic politeness as usual.

However, when his eyes inadvertently moved up and touched Xiao Ling's face, his heart suddenly stirred up waves, and an unbelievable emotion surged into his heart.

He subconsciously rubbed his eyes and stared again to confirm that what he saw in front of him was not an illusion.

As a gatekeeper at the Alchemist Guild, he naturally knows the looks of some big shots. Xiao Ling's appearance was naturally recognized at a glance.

"Master Xiao Ling, your arrival has really made our Alchemist Guild shine!" There was a hint of excitement and respect in the voice of the guard captain, and his attitude instantly became extremely solemn.

When the other surrounding guards and the alchemists entering and exiting the guild heard the name of the guard captain, they all cast surprised and curious glances.

They were talking in low voices, full of admiration for the "Number One Alchemist of the Jiama Empire" who suddenly appeared in front of the guild.

"Isn't this Master Xiao Ling of the Xiao family? Why is he here? Hasn't Master Xiao Ling been studying at Canaan College?" A young alchemist whispered to his companions, with admiration shining in his eyes.

"Could it be that Master Xiao Ling returned to the Gama Empire specifically for the Alchemist Conference?" Another alchemist speculated, his tone full of expectation.

"Master Xiao Ling is not only highly skilled in refining medicine, but also a humble person. He is truly a role model for us pharmacists." An older pharmacist said with emotion.

Xiao Ling seemed to be accustomed to the whispers and admiring glances around him, and his calm and unhurried posture revealed a detached demeanor.

He just nodded slightly and nodded to the guard.

Afterwards, Xiao Ling led the Little Medical Fairy, Qing Lin and Zi Yan into the guild's interior with steady steps.

The moment Xiao Ling stepped into the Alchemist Guild, the guard captain immediately realized the importance of this incident. He quickly turned around and gave low and quick instructions to a young guard standing beside him.

"Why don't you hurry up and inform the president that Master Xiao Ling is visiting our Alchemist Guild." There was a hint of urgency in the captain's voice. He knew that Xiao Ling's return during this period would undoubtedly be a big event for the guild. It must be Report it immediately.

When the young guard heard this order, he immediately nodded, turned around and ran deep into the guild, apparently to carry out the captain's order and report this important news to the president.

As Xiao Ling appeared at the entrance of the Alchemist Guild, the news of Xiao Ling's return to the Gama Empire spread silently through the streets and alleys of the Holy City like an undercurrent.

At the same time, all forces in the Gama Holy City also received the news immediately.

After learning that Xiao Ling had returned to the Jia Ma Empire, all forces wanted to visit him, hoping to establish a good relationship with Xiao Ling, the "Number One Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire".

However, Xiao Ling was unaware of all this, or even if he knew it, he wouldn't care too much.