Chapter 202 The Conference Begins (Part 2)

As time passed, the noise at the scene gradually increased, and the seats in the VIP seats and audience seats were quickly filled. People's cheers and shouts intertwined to form a wave of sound that seemed to overturn the entire venue. .

Immediately afterwards, the three major families of the imperial capital appeared one after another. Haibodong, as the strongest among the three major families, walked majestically at the front.

Behind Hai Bodong, the three fighting kings Mittel Tengshan, Nalan Jie and Mu Chen appeared one after another. Their steps were steady and powerful, demonstrating their extraordinary strength.

Following closely behind were Nalan Yanran and Ya Fei, two famous beauties in the Jia Ma Empire. Their beauty and temperament attracted countless eyes. It could be seen from the shouts at the scene that many The crowd came for them.

Behind them were two young men. Their eyes cast their gazes at Yafei and Nalan Yanran from time to time, with unconcealable admiration in their eyes.

Xiao Ling was sitting in the VIP table, chatting with the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin from time to time. His eyes were calm and deep, as if the hustle and bustle around him had nothing to do with him.

Haibodong walked in and when he saw Xiao Ling, he showed a friendly smile and said loudly: "Haha, Master Xiao Ling, I haven't seen you for a few days, but you are still as charming as ever!"

Xiao Ling sensed the aura on Haibodong's body that reached the level of the Nine-Star Douhuang. He raised his eyebrows slightly and felt a little surprised. Logically speaking, Haibodong, the Six-star Douhuang, even if he took the Huangji Pill, could only He was promoted to the Eight-Star Dou Huang, but now he has reached the Nine-Star Dou Emperor.

However, Xiao Ling didn't pay too much attention. He smiled slightly and responded: "Mr. Hai, I haven't seen you for a few days. Your aura seems to be deeper. It seems that your cultivation has improved a lot."

Jia Xingtian also noticed Hai Bodong's arrival. He sensed the aura on Hai Bodong's body and asked with surprise in his eyes: "Hai Bodong, have you made another breakthrough in your cultivation?"

Three years ago, when Haibodong returned to Jiama Holy City, his cultivation level was only a two-star Dou Huang. Compared with himself, there was still a big gap in strength.

However, three years passed quickly, and Jiaxingtian found that he was still at the peak of Douhuang, but Haibodong had caught up, and even had the potential to surpass him. This made Jiaxingtian feel a little bitter in his heart.

Haibodong looked at Jia Xingtian's unbelievable expression and was secretly proud of himself. He smiled and replied: "Haha, old man Jia, you didn't expect that I could reach the peak of Douhuang so quickly."

"This is all thanks to the Emperor's Pill refined by Master Xiao Ling. I originally planned to take it when I returned home, but I didn't expect that I would break through the Seven Dou Emperor Stars that night. Later I took the Emperor's Pill refined by Master Xiao Ling and broke through directly. Nine-star Dou Huang is indeed Master Xiao Ling, and the effect of the elixir he refines is different."

After hearing this, Jia Xingtian felt mixed emotions in his heart. He took a deep breath and secretly made up his mind to ask Xiao Ling again to refine a Sect-Breaking Pill in order to break through to the realm of Douzong.

Afterwards, Haibodong led Mittel Tengshan into the VIP table with great strides and sat next to Jia Xingtian.

Afterwards, Mu Chen and Nalan Jie slowly walked up to Xiao Ling with gentle smiles, greeted him cordially, and began to introduce the young juniors they had brought.

However, when talking to Xiao Ling, a hint of embarrassment could be seen on Nalan Jie's face.

Ever since Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan broke off their engagement, the relationship between the Xiao family and the Nalan family has been like a kite with a broken string, unstable and difficult to renew. Nowadays, the relationship between the two parties only maintains a superficial level of harmony.

Nalan Jie was also a man of great dignity, so he naturally felt some remorse for his granddaughter's behavior.

But Nalan Jie is also a shrewd elder. He knows that in this complex environment, face is important, but the long-term interests of the family are more critical.

Therefore, when talking with Xiao Ling, Nalan Jie tried his best to remain calm and polite. Although he was a little uneasy, he still had a kind smile on his face. He tried to use words to make up for the embarrassment, hoping to ease the relationship between the two families.

Xiao Ling didn't show much concern about this. The disputes and power games between families had never been the focus of his concern. As for the growing distance between the Nalan family and the Xiao family, it was even more insignificant to him.

Mu Chen stood aside and witnessed this scene, and couldn't help but secretly rejoice. He thought to himself: "Fortunately, that kid Mu Tie is so smart that he established a good relationship with Master Xiao Ling early. Otherwise, it would not be easy for our Mu family to make friends with such an outstanding figure as Master Xiao Ling."

He turned his eyes to Nalan Jie and felt a little emotional in his heart: "Nalan Jie, Nalan Jie, you are usually dignified and self-possessed, but you didn't expect that your granddaughter's impulsiveness would destroy the original close connection with the Xiao family... …With such a huge loss, I don’t know how the Nalan family will deal with it in the future…”

After a brief introduction, Xiao Ling also had a certain understanding of the two young men.

One of them is Gu He's proud disciple named Liu Ling, who has distinguished himself among his peers with his outstanding talent as an alchemist. However, as Xiao Yan's reputation rose day by day, his reputation was no longer what it used to be.

The other one is a rising star of the Mu family, Mu Zhan. With his perseverance and unremitting efforts, he has gained quite a reputation among the younger generation.

Xiao Ling also knew something about Liu Ling and Mu Zhan. He remembered that in the original work, these two people were stepping stones for Xiao Yan to show off and slap him in the face. Now, he couldn't help but wonder if these two people would follow the same path as the original.

While Xiao Ling was chatting with Mu Chen and Nalan Jie, Nalan Yanran's eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling's figure with a complex look.

She had heard of Xiao Ling's deeds and had seen his appearance in the portrait.

Three years ago, when she went to the Xiao family to cancel her engagement with Xiao Yan, Xiao Ling was busy in seclusion and was at a critical moment of breaking through the Douhuang, so she did not meet Xiao Ling. Now, it was the first time for her to see this young man of the same age with her own eyes.

The Xiao Ling in front of her was very different from the image she had imagined before. He did not have the arrogance and arrogance of an ordinary child of destiny, but instead showed a humble and gentle temperament.

He talked freely and gracefully with those older generation strongmen, even making her grandfather pay tribute to him.

This scene made Nalan Yanran's heart fluctuate. She recalled that the brand poison on her grandfather's body was cured by Xiao Ling's use of the strange fire.

However, because of her momentary emotions, she made the relationship between the two families stiff. She used to think that she was a daughter of heaven, but she didn't realize her narrow-mindedness until Xiao Ling's reputation spread throughout the Jiama Empire.

Now, standing in front of Xiao Ling, Nalan Yanran deeply realized the truth that "there are people beyond people, and there are heavens beyond heavens". She couldn't help but feel a little confused and self-doubt.

Nalan Yanran silently asked herself in her heart: "Teacher, was my decision really wrong?..."

Xiao Ling was immersed in the conversation with Mu Chen, and suddenly, he felt a gaze, which was an indescribable feeling, as if full of complex emotions.

Xiao Ling turned his head slightly, his eyes passed through several figures, and finally fixed on a girl.

After a slight pause, he recognized that this stunning girl was Nalan Yanran. Although he had seen her portrait a long time ago, this was the first time he saw her in person.

The smooth hair is black and shiny, cleverly tied into a simple and elegant bun, and a few loose strands of hair gently brush across her delicate face, adding a touch of softness. Her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, clear and deep, as if she can see into people's hearts.

She is wearing a light blue long skirt, the hem of which sways gently in the wind, embroidered with delicate floral patterns, which is both elegant and full of agility. The lace decoration on the collar and cuffs further highlights her noble temperament, like a fairy walking out of a painting.

Xiao Ling's eyes inadvertently swept across Nalan Yanran's legs. Her legs are slender and straight, and her skin exudes a healthy luster under natural light.

Nalan Yanran is wearing a pair of exquisite white stockings today, which fits her skin perfectly and shows the elegant outline of her legs. The delicate patterns or designs on the stockings add a sense of fluidity to her overall look, making her look more light and charming when she walks.

"Is this the woman who was called "Emperor Hun Tian's lifelong enemy" in the previous life?" Xiao Ling's eyes could not help but linger on Nalan Yanran, and he could not help but secretly evaluate in his heart, "The legs are really good, slender and straight, and the skin is smooth and delicate. Such beautiful legs are really rare."

Xiao Ling's eyes stayed on Nalan Yanran for a short time, and he quickly evaluated it in his heart, but soon retracted his gaze.

At this time, Ya Fei moved her lotus steps lightly and walked in front of Xiao Ling. Her figure was graceful, and every step exuded elegance and charm.

Because Ya Fei often came to the Xiao family to communicate before, she and Xiao Ling could be regarded as friends.

She first bowed to Xiao Ling, and then said to Xiao Ling in a delicate voice, "Master Xiao Ling, long time no see, you seem to be more handsome."

Xiao Ling just smiled faintly and responded: "Miss Ya Fei is also more radiant." His answer was polite and calm, without too much emotional fluctuations, and he remained calm as usual.

At this time, Xiao Yixian's hand had been gently placed on Xiao Ling's waist. Her movements were gentle and natural, as if silently announcing her presence.

There was a hint of vigilance in her eyes, but also a hint of playfulness, as if she was observing every micro-expression and movement of Yafei.

Yafei was delicate and she keenly noticed the subtle atmosphere between Xiao Yixian and Xiao Ling.

A hint of understanding flashed in her eyes, and a smile unconsciously appeared at the corner of her mouth, but she soon regained her composure.

Yafei stepped back gracefully and said to Xiao Ling with a smile: "Then Yafei will take her leave first. Master Xiao Ling, if you have time to visit the Mitel Auction House, Yafei will definitely entertain you personally."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his face still calm, and did not make any verbal response.

Yafei nodded in understanding, realizing that it might be impolite to stay any longer. She turned around gently, her eyes fell on Nalan Yanran, who was a little absent-minded. "Yanran, we should go." She said softly, with a hint of concern in her tone.

Nalan Yanran was slightly startled when she heard Yafei's words, then she came back to her senses and nodded. Her eyes quickly swept over Xiao Ling, as if she wanted to catch something, but in the end she said nothing, just stood up silently and prepared to leave.

As Yafei took Nalan Yanran away, the atmosphere between Xiao Ling and Xiao Yixian returned to its previous harmony. Xiao Yixian gently pinched Xiao Ling's waist and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "It seems that our Master Xiao Ling is still very popular."

Xiao Ling turned his head and his eyes fell gently on Xiao Yixian's face. A doting light flashed in his eyes, and he responded softly: "Haha, no matter how popular I am, I am still yours."

When the little medical fairy heard this, he rolled his eyes deliberately, smiled playfully, and teased softly: "Tch, I'll be fooled if I believe you."

Although she said so, the sweetness and satisfaction in her smile were enough to show her inner joy and trust in Xiao Ling. The tacit understanding and affection between the two of them were already tacitly understood without the need for more words.

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As time passed, the conference began slowly with everyone’s eager anticipation. When a clear and far-reaching bell sounded over the square, it woke up the sleeping earth like morning bells and evening drums, announcing the beginning of the grand event.

The bells reverberated in the air and gradually dissipated, while a figure slowly descended from the clouds with the whisper of the wind, landing gently on the high platform in the center of the square.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on this man. He was wearing a luxurious robe and had an extraordinary bearing.

What is striking is that he has a huge alchemy furnace on his head. This distinctive feature makes it easy for people to recognize his identity.

This person is the president of the Alchemist Guild, Master Fa Ma, who is known as the fifth-grade peak alchemist.

The appearance of Master Fa Ma was like a bright star piercing the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

As the leader of the Alchemist Guild of the Gama Empire, he has served as its president for decades, and his reputation has long been deeply rooted in the empire.

As Master Fa Ma looked around, sporadic cheers began to ring out from the crowd. These sounds were like the drizzle of early spring, gradually gathering into a torrent that filled the entire square. People waved ribbons and flags in their hands, with smiles of excitement and anticipation on their faces.

Fa Ma seemed to feel this expectation. He smiled slightly and then spoke slowly: "Everyone, we are gathered here today not only to witness the glory of alchemy, but also to celebrate our common love and pursuit. In Therefore, I, Fa Ma, in the name of the president of the Jiama Empire Alchemist Guild, announce that the 7th Alchemist Conference will begin now!”

His words were like thunder, falling with a crash, directly igniting the enthusiasm of the entire audience.

At this moment, the entire Royal Plaza seemed to be surrounded by an invisible heat wave, boiling, and people's enthusiasm was like a ignited flame, burning brightly.