Chapter 430: Ancient Porcelain

After the inside information about this session of the five major family assessments leaked out, it can be said to have caused a great uproar and was widely circulated in Shengdan City. The Ye family, which everyone thought was bound to decline, unexpectedly suffered a huge upset.

According to rumors, the Ye family paid an unknown price to invite Master Xiao Ling, the eighth-grade alchemist master in Zhongzhou and the chief alchemist of Xingyun Pavilion.

Master Xiao Ling participated in the assessment as a representative of the Ye family, and finally succeeded in winning the first place in the assessment, thus retaining the title of one of the five major Ye family families.

Not only that, during this assessment process, Danta geniuses Cao Ying and Dan Chen also left the field to join the battle.

However, even if the two teamed up to deal with Xiao Ling, they were still defeated by Xiao Ling in the end.

This result not only made people deeply aware of Xiao Ling's strength, but also let people know that Cao Ying and Dan Chen were by no means weak.

Suddenly, Xiao Ling, Cao Ying and Dan Chen became famous. Everyone is talking about who among the three people who are recognized as the favorites to win the Danhui Championship is most likely to win...

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The Soul Mountain Range is located in the northwest region of Zhongzhou, which is also a famous and dangerous place in Zhongzhou. It is said that many battles broke out here a long time ago, and there are countless skeletons buried under the soil of the mountains.

Moreover, due to the extremely strong natural cold here, cold fog envelopes the mountains all year round. Being in this kind of cold fog, the soul's perception will be affected. If some reckless people break in, they may be directly trapped and die in the mountains.

In a deep valley in the deepest part of the Revenant Mountains, a huge black palace lies there quietly, like a sleeping ancient ferocious beast, exuding heart-stopping terrifying energy fluctuations.

"puff!"

Suddenly, a gloomy wind blew in the huge palace without any warning, as if some mysterious omen had quietly arrived. In an instant, a tidal wave of black mist surged out from the huge palace and spread quickly.

After a while, the black mist began to condense and gradually transformed into many black figures. These figures stood quietly in the sky, faintly exuding a powerful and extremely cold aura, and that aura quickly swept through the world.

"Welcome to Venerable Mu Gu!"

Many shadow people appeared like ghosts, and then they all knelt down in the sky, and the sound of respect suddenly echoed in the sky for a long time.

As these shadowy figures knelt down, the space slowly twisted, as if it was being gently stirred by an invisible hand.

After a moment, it was as if a stone had been thrown into the calm lake surface, causing subtle and mysterious ripples to appear in the void.

Immediately, a figure quietly emerged, like a ghost, and silently, it slowly stepped onto the void.

I saw this person wearing a blue robe. The robe was fluttering slightly in the dark wind whistling through the hall. There was a vague and strange aura all over his body. The aura was mysterious and unpredictable. He His eyes were as calm as water, and he slowly scanned the kneeling shadow figures around him and the huge and majestic black palace.

At this moment, a figure slowly raised its head on a stone pillar in the hall.

The figure turned his attention to Venerable Mu Gu who had just appeared, grinned slightly, and said in a hoarse tone: "Jie Jie, Mu Gu, you are finally here. I have been waiting here for you for a long time."

Upon hearing this voice, Venerable Mu Gu quickly retracted his gaze and turned his gaze towards the direction from which the voice came. After seeing the face of the speaker clearly, he then opened his mouth to explain,

"I went to meet with the Lord of the Palace before. In order to execute this plan smoothly, I was fortunate enough to get some rewards from the Lord of the Palace. Jiejie, with this thing in hand, I will be the champion of the Dan Meeting this time. Naturally, my Soul Palace will It’s inevitable.”

While speaking, a strange black flame suddenly flashed in Venerable Mu Gu's eyes. The flame was like a demonic flame from the netherworld. It seemed to be able to swallow up everything in the world, exuding a domineering and extremely strange fiery aura.

"Now that you are ready, let's set off. The alchemy meeting will start soon, so don't waste time." As the star-picking old ghost spoke, he waved his sleeves and floated from the stone pillar. Luo, came to the front of Venerable Mu Gu.

Venerable Mu Gu came to his senses, and immediately turned to the old ghost of Star Reaching and asked: "Since you are leaving here, who will guard this branch hall in the future?"

"Don't worry, I have already explained this operation to the superiors. Afterwards, Black and White Lords will come to guard this branch hall. We just need to do our own thing." said the old ghost Zhaixing. Immediately, as he said this, he stepped lightly on the void with the soles of his feet, his body trembled, and then slowly dissipated.

Seeing this, Venerable Mu Gu didn't say anything more. With a wave of his sleeves, he rolled up several soul palace heavenly guardians in the hall and turned them into a line of light and shadow. As their figures flickered, they quickly followed the figure of the old ghost picking up stars...

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While the Soul Palace was taking action, on the other side, Xiao Ling and Cao Ying were strolling leisurely in the Holy Pill City.

Cao Ying is walking on the right, with a graceful figure and a charming smile. Xiao Ling is on the left, with a majestic air and a calm expression.

Zi Yan was also aroused this time, and because she was wary of Cao Ying, she followed Xiao Ling out.

She held Xiao Ling's hand tightly, her bright eyes curiously looking left and right, her lively and agile appearance complemented her childish appearance.

Xiao Ling naturally had no reason to refuse Zi Yan's joining. After all, Zi Yan was innocent and cute, and having her around was a bit more fun.

Moreover, Zi Yan had the blood of the ancient Taixu dragon clan in her body, and she had a talent for treasure hunting. Maybe she could really find some surprising good things while strolling around Shengdan City.

As mentioned before, it was indeed Cao Ying who guided Xiao Ling and Zi Yan this time. After all, if you really count it, this is Xiao Ling's second time to Shengdan City. Although he was familiar with it before, he was naturally not as good as Cao Ying, who often stayed in Shengdan City.

"In Shengdan City, alchemists are the least valuable and the most valuable. There are at least 8,000 alchemists gathered here all year round. It's not an exaggeration to say that there are a lot of them."

"Especially now, when the alchemy meeting is about to start, the number of alchemists has increased many times compared to normal times."

Cao Ying acted as a temporary guide and introduced the characteristics of Shengdan City to Xiao Ling and Zi Yan.

"But correspondingly, as long as your level is high enough and reaches above the sixth rank, you will also get more distinguished treatment here."

"Haha, I have already felt it." Xiao Ling just nodded slightly. Along the way, countless eyes were cast on him and Cao Ying beside him.

The two of them seemed to have a strong magnetic force, firmly attracting the attention of the people around them. Along the way, the strange eyes of those around them never left.

Some people with some status took the initiative to greet them, but their attitude was extremely polite, and their words were full of respect.

Xiao Ling had naturally experienced many such special treatments in other places, but in Shengdan City, this treatment was particularly obvious and prominent.

The people here seemed to respect alchemists even more strongly. When Xiao Ling and Cao Ying walked on the road, they could clearly feel the respectful eyes following them closely.

This respect was not only because of their status, but also because of the awe and yearning for the alchemy they represented.

Cao Ying smiled at a Danta elder passing by, then retracted her gaze and continued, "Although people should not be divided into three, six, nine levels, this is the most obvious in Shengdan City."

"Ordinary alchemists are first-class, and people from the five major families are another level. Above them, there are Danta disciples and Danta core disciples. Basically, from their status, you can roughly judge the level of this person's alchemy..."

The two chatted casually along the way. However, most of the time, Cao Ying was introducing some things about Shengdan City to Xiao Ling, and Xiao Ling was listening quietly on the side.

Zi Yan would occasionally interject and run out, wandering around some roadside stalls. Her lively and playful appearance made many stall owners give her some small gifts.

However, if those people knew that Zi Yan was the princess of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, I don’t know what they would think. They would be so surprised that their mouths would be wide open...

When they reached the junction of the outer and inner areas of Shengdan City, the vast and magnificent trade fair came into view.

It was also at the entrance of the trade fair that two men in the robes of fifth-grade alchemists seemed to be fighting for a medicinal material. They quarreled until their faces were red, spitting everywhere, and flipped through each other’s family trees.

But even so, they still tried to restrain themselves.

If this scene happened in the Black Horn Region, it would definitely be an unimaginable scene. In the Black Horn Region, if they encountered such a situation, those desperate criminals would have already fought, and the noise would definitely be very loud.

However, when Xiao Ling and Cao Ying arrived here, the people around them immediately recognized these two famous figures in Shengdan City.

They stopped talking respectfully, lowered their voices, bowed slightly to the two people, and then went to do their own things.

The two fifth-grade alchemists who were arguing fiercely also noticed the movement here. They instantly became very restrained and stopped arguing, as if the argument just now had never happened.

"This is the largest alchemist trading place in Shengdan City, which is somewhat similar to those auction houses. A larger-scale trade fair is held every month. If you want to find a bargain here, it is undoubtedly the best time. However, the items traded today should not be too outstanding. In addition, there are certain requirements to enter it."

Cao Ying nodded slightly to the people around her, obviously she was already accustomed to such scenes. Then, she led Xiao Ling and Zi Yan to walk slowly into the trading area, introducing the situation here to them as she walked.

"Haha, what other requirements can stump us? Can't we two eighth-grade alchemists get in?" Xiao Ling smiled and teased.

Cao Ying also smiled brightly and said softly: "Of course, with our identities, in this Shengdan City, as long as we don't enter the core areas of the Dan Tower, we can pass through other places with our faces and go unimpeded..."

Following Cao Ying, Xiao Ling, Cao Ying and Zi Yan walked steadily forward. They did not stop at the first and second floors, and went directly to the top floor with a clear goal.

As Cao Ying said before, their noble status as eighth-grade alchemists was the best proof in this place.

When they appeared at the entrance of the top floor, the guards guarding the door immediately showed awe in their eyes when they saw Xiao Ling and Cao Ying coming with Zi Yan.

These guards did not dare to come forward to check, but just greeted respectfully, and then quickly stepped aside to make a clear path for them.

The twenty-meter-long stairs were not long, but Xiao Ling keenly sensed several obscure eyes, which were quietly projected from some hidden corners, silently looking at him.

Although these eyes were obscure, Xiao Ling could naturally clearly perceive their existence. However, after a little perception, he did not perceive any malice from them, so he did not pay too much attention to it.

Compared with the two floors below, the interior space of the top floor is not spacious. However, its decoration is very attentive. The ground was covered with pale green warm jade, showing luxury in a low-key manner. When the soles of the feet stepped on it, a faint sense of warmth and coolness instantly flowed into the soles of the feet, making people feel extremely comfortable, as if all the fatigue was quietly dispelled at this moment.

There were very few people on this top floor. At a glance, there were only a handful of twenty or thirty people. However, it is certain that if these twenty or thirty people were placed outside, they would definitely be real strong men or alchemy masters who would cause some sensation. They were either majestic or calm and restrained, and they exuded a unique temperament.

The appearance of Xiao Ling and Cao Ying naturally attracted the attention of some people on the top floor. At that moment, there were a lot of eyes shifting over, with curiosity, scrutiny or slight surprise.

Those eyes directly ignored Zi Yan and looked at Xiao Ling and Cao Ying in unison. When everyone saw the faces of the two clearly, their pupils couldn't help but shrink slightly, revealing surprise.

Immediately, those old faces showed a kind smile, and they all came to greet Xiao Ling and Cao Ying.

The two smiled slightly and responded lightly. Those who can come here are basically well-known figures.

Looking at the alchemist badges worn on their chests, the lowest is the seventh-grade advanced level. In the outside world, they are all well-known big figures.

Xiao Ling and Cao Ying did not delay at all, and walked steadily towards the trading area. At this moment, Zi Yan was extremely excited, and her eyes like purple gems flickered.

As soon as she stepped into this top floor, she could feel the breath of many treasures that she had never experienced before. If she had not been with Xiao Ling and seen many rare treasures, I am afraid she would have been unable to hold back and rushed there like an arrow from a string.

The items that can be placed on this top floor for trading are all very valuable. Xiao Ling and Cao Ying walked around for a while, and almost didn't see anything below the sixth level.

Magic cores and medicinal materials are all rare and exquisite items in the outside world.

In addition to these things, there are many items that even these alchemy masters themselves cannot figure out the value of and are in an ambiguous state. And these items are the best targets for picking up bargains.

For example, the stall in front of Xiao Ling and Cao Ying now. On this jade table, the curling cold air continues to diffuse from the table, and then spreads, making the temperature here drop a lot.

On the jade table, there are some medicinal materials, pill recipes, magic cores, and even pills, etc. scattered around. Moreover, just from the appearance, you can tell that they are not ordinary things.

Around the stall, many figures gathered, and it is obvious that everyone has a strong interest in the things on this stall. The sight lightly jumped over the jade table and finally fixed on the gray-haired old man behind the jade table.

The old man was seen in tattered clothes, with a lazy look on his face. He lay on the jade platform, ignoring the onlookers around him, picking his ears as if no one was around.

But the seventh-grade alchemist badge on his chest was emitting a dazzling light, showing his identity as a seventh-grade senior alchemist, which made people dare not look down on him.

"What's the matter? Did you take a fancy to something?" Cao Ying saw Xiao Ling stop and stop to watch, so she came to his side and asked curiously.

Before this, when Xiao Ling and the other two were strolling in the hall. Among them, Xiao Ling found some spiritual medicines and medicinal materials that he had never collected before, and exchanged them into his hands regardless of the price.

Zi Yan also became very interested in some of the treasures she sensed, so Xiao Ling accompanied her to select and exchange a lot, and the harvest was quite good.

However, it was the first time for Cao Ying to see Xiao Ling showing such interest at this moment.

"Just barely."

Xiao Ling's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and he responded softly.

The sloppy old man saw Xiao Ling and Cao Ying slowly approaching, and obviously recognized their identities.

The originally lazy look moved slightly, and a subtle surprise flashed in his eyes.

Then, his body unconsciously sat up a little straighter, and the laziness on his face faded a lot, but the casual posture remained the same as before, without any change.

"Hey, isn't this Master Xiao Ling and Master Cao Ying, the disciple of President Xuan Kongzi? What have you two taken a fancy to on my stall? If you are interested, just ask me. They are all good things at affordable prices." The old man smiled and said to Xiao Ling and the others. (End of this chapter)