Chapter 155 Liu Qing: Let Me Push Elder Huo Once
Chapter 155 Liu Qing: Let Me Push Elder Huo Once
Chapter 155 Liu Qing: Let Me Push Elder Huo a Little
Liu Qing held the third-grade spiritual weapon spear, which he had cherished just a few hours ago, in his left hand, while his right hand tightly gripped his newly acquired treasure—
A fifth-grade spear, its entire body a dark gold, its tip gleaming with a sharp edge, exuding an aura of invincibility.
Feeling the greater power and nascent consciousness within the new gun, Liu Qing raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Huo Yuhao. He didn't offer any words of thanks, but instead solemnly declared, "Rest assured, Liu Qing will not fail in his mission regarding the Weapon Alliance!"
Huo Yuhao was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled. The Weapon Alliance was just a student club, a place to facilitate the exchange of weapon-refining experiences. What important task could it possibly require "entrusting" to them?
As for gifting spirit weapons, he simply felt that it would be a waste to keep these weapons, which had given birth to spirits, and use them as disposable throwing knives. He thought it better to give them to his friends.
Huo Yuhao felt bad about only giving it to Lin Xiuya and the others, so he had Liu Qing take a third-grade experimental spiritual artifact back with him. Therefore, he also helped him refine one.
Huo Yuhao glanced at the setting sun on the horizon, gathered up the scattered materials, and said to the four of them, "That's enough for today. I have other things to do, so I'll take my leave first."
After saying that, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.
The remaining four, including Lin Xiuya, each held a fifth-grade spiritual artifact that shimmered with light and possessed a rich spiritual energy.
They felt the power and will contained within, as if they were in a dream.
Only after Huo Yuhao's aura completely disappeared did Liu Qing withdraw his gaze and turn to the other three, his voice steady and powerful: "Let's return to the Weapon Alliance's base; there are some things to discuss."
Yan Hao was still immersed in the joy of obtaining the new spiritual artifact, and asked in confusion, "What are you discussing? Old Huo has already left, are you going back to celebrate?"
Liu Qing's gaze swept over the fifth-grade spear in his hand, then turned to the direction where Huo Yuhao had disappeared into the distance, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination: "Since Elder Huo is determined to spread the Dao of Spiritual Weapons throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent! As the core of the Weapon Alliance, how can we stand idly by? We must do everything in our power to assist Elder Huo in accomplishing this great undertaking! I already have a preliminary plan—"
The headquarters of the Alchemist Guild in the capital of the Gama Empire.
The air was filled with the strange aroma of various medicinal herbs and the chatter of young alchemists.
Xiao Yan changed into a brand-new alchemist's robe and was standing in line in a long, winding queue.
"Alchemist Guild Office—this name is just so incongruous!" Xiao Yan sighed, rubbing his forehead.
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During the preparations for Yunyun's wedding, many necessary arrangements were made with the help of Mittel Auction House.
In return, at Ying Yafei's request, Xiao Yan signed up for this year's Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Conference. (And to give the Mittel Auction House a good beating.)
"Aren't alchemists supposed to be rare and highly respected? Why are there so many people here?" Little Fairy Doctor was queuing behind Xiao Yan, a hint of surprise on her usually aloof face.
She also signed up for the competition. With the help of the Concentration Technique, her mental power was now sufficient to precisely control the flames, allowing her to refine pills independently without the aid of Huo Yuhao's soul tool cauldron.
Yao Chen's voice echoed in Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor's minds: "Throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire, almost all alchemists under the age of thirty who are qualified and willing to participate have flocked to the capital. Add to that some who are just there to make up the numbers, and it's no wonder there's such a huge crowd."
Xiao Yan asked in his heart, "Master, you participated in a similar competition back then, right? What was the process like?"
Yao Chen's answer was crisp and clear: "I don't know."
Xiao Yan: "Huh?"
Finally, the long queue came to an end. Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor followed the flow of people into the spacious office. As soon as they entered, they saw an unexpected figure.
The man was dressed in a sixth-grade alchemist's robe, with a refined and scholarly demeanor; he was none other than Pill King Gu He!
"Senior Guhe," Little Fairy Doctor spoke first, nodding slightly in greeting.
Gu He looked up and nodded to Little Fairy Doctor in response.
Then, his sharp gaze was firmly fixed on Xiao Yan.
This was the first time the two had officially met since the marriage proposal that shook the Yunlan Sect.
Xiao Yan's feelings instantly became incredibly complex. He forced himself to step forward: "Gu He—Big Brother! You—how did you get here?"
Gu He's expression was unusually calm, as if he were facing an ordinary contestant. He spoke indifferently, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger: "I am also an elder of the Alchemist Guild, why can't I be here?" He pointed to the register on the table: "Name, Alchemist Rank, Recommending Unit."
"Haha! So that's how it is!" Xiao Yan laughed awkwardly and quickly went forward with Little Fairy Doctor to fill in the information.
Just as the two finished filling out the forms and were about to leave, Gu He's calm voice rang out again: "Supplementary notice: In addition to the original rewards, the champion of this year's Alchemist Tournament will also receive an extra opportunity—for me to personally guide them in alchemy."
Xiao Yan suddenly stopped in his tracks!
He slowly turned around and looked at Gu He. Gu He was also looking at him, his deep eyes now devoid of the resentment or anger of before, replaced only by a pure fighting spirit between alchemists!
Xiao Yan understood that look. He took a deep breath, all the embarrassment and confusion on his face vanishing, replaced by a high-spirited fighting spirit and a confident smile: "Brother Gu He, then let's have a good match!"
Leaving the Alchemist Guild, the clamor was shut out behind them. Xiao Yan had just breathed a sigh of relief when Yao Chen's soul body suddenly floated out of the Bone Flame Ring.
But at this moment, Yao Chen's appearance had changed drastically! He conjured up an extremely flamboyant theatrical actor's costume from who-knows-where, and even had two exaggerated patches of blush on his face.
Suddenly, he spread his arms wide, facing the sky, and shouted in an extremely dramatic tone: "Ah~~! Love! You heart-piercing poison! You have driven brothers who were once like sworn brothers to the arena for a life-or-death duel! Heavens! Why is your heart as cold as iron!"
This sudden performance left Xiao Yan completely dumbfounded: "You strange old man! What's wrong with you?! What life-or-death duel?"
"We're just competing in alchemy!"
Yao Chen instantly dropped his theatrical tone, reverting to his normal demeanor, and chuckled, "Just kidding, Xiao Yanzi. But judging from your confident look, you think the championship is a sure thing for you?"
Xiao Yan crossed his arms, looking completely nonchalant: "Those so-called seeded players, according to the intelligence, are at most third-grade alchemists. With my current strength, what is there to worry about?"
"Oh? Is that so?" Yao Chen's smile turned mischievous. "There are competitors—you know!"
Xiao Yan was skeptical: "Who? Could there be another contestant who can refine pills of grade four or higher?"
Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly: "Me?"
Xiao Yan: "Huh?"
Yao Chen laughed heartily, "Since Little Yanzi is so confident, then I'll focus on taking Little Fairy Doctor to special training these next two days! Little Yanzi, you'd better prepare yourself!"
Before she finished speaking, the Bone Inflammation Ring flew out with a "whoosh" and landed in Little Fairy Doctor's hand.
"Huh? Wait! Master!!" Xiao Yan stretched out his hand, watching helplessly as Yao Chen's soul, accompanied by a sly smile from Little Fairy Doctor, disappeared into the street not far away, leaving him alone, bewildered in the wind.
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