Chapter 453: Reunion

"Cao Ying, in my opinion, we should evacuate the dangerous Wanyao Mountain Range first. After all, there are only two of us in this deep mountain. If we are unfortunate enough to encounter a seventh-level monster, we may not be able to escape unscathed in our current state."

On a hill outside the Wanyao Mountain Range, Dan Chen looked at Cao Ying, who was standing on the top of the hill and staring into the distance, with concern, and persuaded her in a soft but firm voice.

At the beginning, with the help of the space channel opened by Xiao Ling, this group of people escaped from the closed barrier by chance and were teleported to the edge of the Wanyao Mountain Range.

In order to ensure safety, everyone who participated in the assessment did not dare to stay here for a long time, and they all hurried towards the exit of the Dan Realm.

As for the medicinal materials needed for the assessment, they no longer dared to have any extravagant hopes. If they happened to encounter them on the road and were able to collect them, that would naturally be the best situation; if they did not encounter them, they could only look through their own collections to see if they could pay for it themselves and complete the assessment.

If they still cannot produce the herbs needed for the assessment and cannot trade with others, then they can only regretfully choose to give up and withdraw from this alchemy meeting.

After the previous encounter, these people did not want to stay in the alchemy world for a moment. No one could predict whether there were still remnants of the Soul Palace lurking in the alchemy world.

If they encounter it again, they may not be as lucky as last time and be able to escape unscathed.

However, Cao Ying was concerned about Xiao Ling's safety and insisted on waiting here until Xiao Ling's matter was satisfactorily resolved. She was willing to leave together.

As Dan Chen, who promised Xiao Ling to protect Cao Ying, although he felt a little helpless, he had to say goodbye to his brother and stayed alone to accompany Cao Ying.

"No, I have to wait until I meet Xiao Ling before I consider leaving. Dan Chen, you don't have to stay here with me. If you feel uneasy, just leave alone first."

Cao Ying shook her head gently, her eyes penetrated the mist, and she always stared at the direction of the basin before. There was a trace of unconcealable sadness in her tone, and she said slowly.

"Absolutely not. I promised Brother Xiao Ling that I would ensure your safety. In your current situation, I'm afraid you would be powerless even against a fifth-level monster. How can I leave you alone in this dangerous place?" Dan Chen shook her head firmly, her tone revealing an unquestionable seriousness.

She paused, a trace of inexplicable light flashed in her eyes, and then said: "Besides, you don't have to worry too much. We should have confidence in Brother Xiao Ling. I have a hunch that Brother Xiao Ling will be able to turn danger into safety and be safe..."

As if to confirm Dan Chen's words, before the sound of their conversation echoed and dissipated in the mountains, two bright lights were seen like meteors from the other side of the basin, breaking through the sky and rapidly approaching the direction where they were.

The two streams of light shuttled between the mountains, like the dawn at dawn, instantly illuminating the eyes of Dan Chen and Cao Ying, and their expressions involuntarily became focused.

The soul power of both of them was extremely strong, and their perception was also extremely sharp. They soon identified the familiar breath contained in one of the beams of light, which was Xiao Ling.

Realizing this, Dan Chen and Cao Ying couldn't help showing a look of surprise on their faces, as if they saw a lighthouse guiding the way home in the dark night, and the heavy stone in their hearts fell to the ground instantly.

In the blink of an eye, the two streams of light that passed like meteors quickly approached, and finally landed in front of Dan Chen and Cao Ying, turning into two clear figures.

The one on the left, holding a purple-clothed girl in his arms, was none other than Xiao Ling, who they were concerned about.

And on his right, the burly figure, as solid as a mountain, was Xiong Zhan, who Xiao Ling called forward after he finished dealing with the matter.

Dan Chen and Cao Ying's eyes were almost focused on Xiao Ling at the same time, and they didn't care about the origin of the tall and strong Xiong Zhan next to them. They hurried forward and asked with concern whether Xiao Ling was safe and sound.

"Xiao Ling, those guys in the Soul Palace have strange methods. You are not injured, are you..."

"Brother Xiao Ling, I knew you would be fine..."

Xiao Ling smiled slightly, revealing a trace of comfort in his eyes. He shook his head gently and said calmly and indifferently: "It's okay, I'm fine, don't worry..."

Then, Xiao Ling briefly described his previous experience to Dan Chen and Cao Ying.

However, he had his own sense of propriety and deliberately kept some details vague. He only mentioned that he was able to escape unscathed with some special means and the help of the puppets carefully prepared by Xingyun Pavilion.

As for the elders and guardians of the Soul Palace, they chose to flee this Dan world in order to avoid being exposed...

It's not that Xiao Ling intended to conceal the truth, but because Dan Chen and Cao Ying are both core members of Dan Tower.

If they knew that the four elders of the Soul Palace had died at the hands of Xiao Ling, it is hard to guarantee that they would not tell Xuan Kongzi and others about it. Xiao Ling didn't want to show his true colors so early, otherwise it would inevitably cause some unexpected troubles.

Although he believed that even if he told the truth to Cao Ying and the other two and asked them to keep it secret, they would keep their promise, but considering that knowing this would not benefit them, Xiao Ling finally didn't bother to tell them.

Even if the news of the death of the four Soul Hall elders was passed back to the Soul Hall, they would at most speculate that the top leaders of Danta discovered their plan and took action to eliminate the people sent by the Soul Hall for this operation.

When the incident in the alchemy world spreads, once the senior officials of the Dan Pagoda learn that the elders of the Soul Palace have attacked examinees and hunted soul bodies during the Danhui assessment, they will inevitably have a fierce battle with the Soul Palace. dispute.

Even if Xiao Ling could predict this, he had no intention of intervening and let the battle between these two forces develop on its own.

Xiao Ling didn't want to get involved in such a big power dispute. He had his own plan and path, and it was more practical to develop steadily and steadily than anything else.

After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Dan Chen and Cao Ying couldn't help feeling nervous for Xiao Ling.

Although Xiao Ling is also a Dou Zun-level expert and they do not know the whole truth of the matter, judging from the scene he described, it is undoubtedly an extremely thrilling experience to escape from the hands of the four Soul Palace Elders. .

Fortunately, Xiao Ling finally escaped from the danger unharmed and did not encounter any accidents. If there is anything wrong with him, the consequences will be disastrous.

Thinking of this, the two women couldn't help secretly heaving a sigh of relief. If the worst situation develops, they will feel deeply guilty because of their powerlessness. I'm afraid that guilt will follow them like a shadow and accompany them throughout their lives...

After Dan Chen and Cao Ying recovered from their worries, they discovered that Xiao Ling was holding a girl in purple clothes and a burly man standing silently beside him.

The two women's eyes couldn't help but linger on these two people. It seemed that at this moment, they really realized that there were two other people following Xiao Ling.

"Xiao Ling, if I remember correctly, this little girl doesn't seem to be an alchemist, right? How did she enter this alchemy world?"

Cao Ying's eyes moved to Zi Yan unconsciously, and she recognized at a glance that this was the little girl who had followed her and Xiao Ling around in Shengdan City before.

A trace of inquiry flashed in her eyes, and then she turned to Xiong Zhan, who was standing aside, as tall as a bear. With a hint of doubt in her tone, she asked: "As for your Excellency, before I took the Dan Realm assessment, We’ve never met each other before, so what’s the reason for this?”

Dan Chen nodded slightly at the side. Both she and Cao Ying had extremely keen senses, so they could naturally feel the powerful aura exuding from Xiong Zhan.

If the speculation is correct, Xiong Zhan should also be a top powerhouse who has reached the Douzun level.

If he hadn't deliberately concealed his strength, then they should have noticed it during the waiting time before the second round of Danhui assessment.

"This is Zi Yan, my family member. I think you all must have heard of her. This time I brought her into the Dan Realm quietly. It can be said to be a 'smuggling' in a sense. However, you have to keep this matter secret for me. If it gets spread, I'm afraid it will cause us a lot of trouble..."

Xiao Ling smiled and explained casually to Cao Ying and Dan Chen, and glanced softly at Zi Yan in her arms. She was chewing an Ice Yuan fruit attentively, her cheeks covered with juice.

Dan Chen and Cao Ying looked at each other with a bit of confusion in their eyes. They both felt that Xiao Ling's behavior was quite abnormal. After all, it was really puzzling that he brought a little girl with him to the Dan meeting.

Zi Yan carries the mysterious treasure of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, which can cover her aura. Even Dan Chen and Cao Ying, who have spiritual souls, cannot detect the slightest condition of Zi Yan and only treat her as a little girl.

However, they did not delve into it further or continue to ask questions. Just a slight nod of understanding. After all, as long as this matter is not spread, unnecessary trouble can indeed be avoided.

Although they are all Danta people and should logically resist such things from happening, they also know how to adapt. Since Xiao Ling did this, there must be a reason.

"This is the real overlord of the Wanyao Mountains, Xiong Zhan. Even though he is in human form now, he is a genuine eighth-level monster, comparable to the strongest human Douzun. By chance, I Just got to know him.”

Then, Xiao Ling stretched out her hand and pointed at the taciturn, sturdy figure beside her. With a hint of Xiao in her voice, she introduced,

"Previously, it was only with the help of Brother Xiong Zhan that I was able to escape from the heavy siege by those elders of the Soul Palace and return here safe and sound."

When he said this, Xiao Ling's eyes couldn't help but linger on Dan Chen and Cao Ying for a moment, with an inexplicable color flashing in his eyes.

Now that these people have come to the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains, they obviously have plans for the rich medicinal resources in this land.

If they go ahead with their planned operation, considering their number and the scale of the operation, they will probably attract Xiong Zhan's attention. Once discovered by him, I'm afraid the fate of this group of people will not be too easy... …

Even so, after hearing Xiao Ling's introduction, Cao Ying and Dan Chen couldn't help but take a breath. They looked at Xiong Zhan who was nodding slightly in shock. Their scalps instantly felt numb and they were even more frightened.

Fortunately, their group was wary of the previous fighting noises coming from the depths of the Myriad Medicine Mountains, so they did not go as deep into the Myriad Medicine Mountains as previously planned.

If they really go deep into it and follow Song Qing's plan to go up to the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains together to attack the overlord of the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountains in front of them, and face such an eighth-level monster, then their fate will be terrible. Can't imagine...

After all, there is a real world of difference between the seventh-level peak magic beast and the eighth-level magic beast. The gap is so huge that it makes people feel desperate. Their men and horses, even if they were all put together, were not enough to fight with one hand.

"Brother Xiao Ling, could it be that the fluctuations of the fierce fighting that came out of the Wanyao Mountains were caused by you and this brother Xiong Zhan?" Dan Chen withdrew his gaze from Xiong Zhan and turned to look at him. Xiang Xiaoling asked in a soft and waxy voice.

"That's true. Brother Xiong Zhan and I have known each other for a long time. After such a fight, we both felt that we were very attracted to each other, so we became friends." Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said with a chuckle. .

Xiong Zhan next to him also nodded, his expression revealing his agreement with Xiao Ling's words.

Not only out of respect for the Taixu ancient dragon bloodline in Zi Yan's body, but also the powerful strength shown by Xiao Ling and his status as an eighth-level alchemist, Xiong Zhan deeply respected him.

If the other party is willing to take the initiative to extend a hand of friendship, Xiong Zhan is naturally willing to have a sincere friendship with such a strong man and a high-level alchemist.

After hearing what Xiao Ling said, Dan Chen and Cao Ying couldn't help but cast envious glances.

In just one trip to the Wanyao Mountains, he was able to make a friend like Xiong Zhan, who was as powerful as a local snake. Moreover, he was also an eighth-level monster with strength comparable to Dou Zhan.

If they hadn't encountered those people from the Soul Palace, the three of them would have been able to gallop around almost without any scruples in this alchemy world.

Moreover, if they remembered correctly, most of the rare medicinal materials in the Ten Thousand Medicine Mountain Range had been collected by the overlord of the mountain range.

With this relationship, Xiao Ling naturally saves a lot of effort when looking for the medicinal materials needed for the assessment, which can be said to be twice the result with half the effort.

"Let's go, we are going to return to Brother Xiong Zhan's residence. You two should also come with us." Xiao Ling glanced at Dan Chen and Cao Ying's faces, and he already understood what was in their hearts. Probably thinking, he smiled and continued,

"I think you haven't collected the medicinal materials needed for this assessment, right? Brother Xiong Zhan has collected many rare medicinal materials, and there might be some that you need."

"You are all alchemists. You can exchange the elixirs in your hands with Brother Xiong Zhan. Such a transaction is beneficial to both parties and can be considered desirable and necessary."

Dan Chen and Cao Ying looked at each other and both nodded and said, "Okay, let's follow what Brother Xiao Ling said. We have indeed not yet collected the medicinal materials needed for the assessment. It would be great if we could find them from Senior Xiong Zhan. "

Xiong Zhan had no objection to this. His huge body paused slightly, then nodded, expressing his position concisely and powerfully.

In his opinion, he had already used the medicinal materials that were useful to him, and the remaining ones had only some effects that were not particularly obvious, and they were not very cherished.

If you can provide help to others through exchange, and at the same time bring you the elixir to improve your cultivation, it will undoubtedly be a mutually beneficial and win-win thing.

After the discussion was settled, everyone no longer had any plans to stay here for a long time. Considering that Dan Chen and Cao Ying were not in suitable condition for long-distance flights, Xiao Ling stopped flying.

With a skillful wave of his hand, the space seemed to twist and deform under his control, and a temporary space passage slowly unfolded under his control.

This passage is like a mysterious portal connecting two worlds, exuding a faint light.

Afterwards, Xiao Ling took the lead to step in, followed closely by everyone, and passed through the space passage together. In just a few moments, they returned to the majestic giant stone hall of Xiong Zhan.

When Dan Chen and Cao Ying stepped into the huge stone hall and into the square where Xiong Zhan used to store medicinal materials, they couldn't help but be stunned, and their shock was beyond words.

The scene before them was indeed far beyond their imagination.

Even though Dan Chen and Cao Ying were well-informed, it was their first time to see such a spectacular medicinal square. The scene here is simply difficult to describe in words.

Imagine what a sensation it would cause if outsiders learned that so many and precious medicinal materials were gathered here.

No, this may not be accurate enough. It should be more specific. Every high-level medicinal material here, if placed in the outside world, would be enough to cause crazy competition among countless high-level alchemists.

However, here, these rare medicinal materials are placed casually on the square like cabbage in the market. This scene is really unbelievable.

"Okay, you two, don't be in a daze here." Xiao Ling's voice interrupted Dan Chen and Cao Ying's shock. His eyes fell on them calmly and he said calmly.

"Hurry up and select the medicinal materials you need. If my memory is correct, all the materials you need for the assessment should be collected here. After that, we must leave the alchemy world as soon as possible to complete the task of this assessment."

Xiao Ling's urging made Dan Chen and Cao Ying quickly recover from their previous shock, and they nodded in unison.

Cao Ying looked at Xiao Ling's anxious look and couldn't help but asked with some doubts: "Xiao Ling, do we need to be in such a hurry? After all, there should be a few days until the end of this Dan Realm assessment, right?"

"Haha, I still need to explain this to you. Your IQ doesn't seem to match your appearance..." Xiao Ling glanced at Cao Ying helplessly, with a hint of something in her tone. Partially teasing.