Chapter 170: The Grand Event Begins

Xiao Yan's chest rose and fell slightly, his face turning somewhat ashen.

"Yanran, that's enough!" Nalan Jie spoke up at this time, his face darkening as he said in a stern voice, "Come back."

Yafei felt a headache coming on as she tugged hard at Nalan Yanran's sleeve, pulling her away quickly.

As the two women left, the commotion finally subsided.

Wei Yang leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes with no interest in speaking.

This Nalan Yanran was not only aloof but also a bit too willful.

Well.

He communicated telepathically with Xiao Yan, saying, "It's a good thing this woman broke off the engagement with you. Otherwise, if you married such a wife, you'd have a lot to endure in the future."

Xiao Yan remained silent.

After a moment, his complex voice slowly came through, "Is that considered consolation or mockery?"

Wei Yang shrugged and said, "Both, I guess."

Pausing a moment, he communicated again, "Actually, there's no need to care too much. A woman like this, it's better to have the engagement broken. In a world where strength is revered, and personal power is above everything, what kind of woman couldn't we alchemists have in the future? It's just your pride holding you back."

Xiao Yan responded with a bitter smile, "If it were you, could you easily let it go?"

"Uh." Wei Yang was momentarily at a loss for words.

The logic was indeed sound, but for any man encountering such a situation, it would be hard to let go, right?

It's human nature to care about face and pride.

Such matters are really hard to put aside.

"Xiao Yan, keep a light heart." Yao Lao's aged voice also rang out quietly, persuading, "If you think about it another way, isn't this a good thing? Without this engagement, there would be no hindrance between you and that Xun'er girl, right?"

"Xun'er?" Xiao Yan was taken aback, a hint of nostalgia surfacing in his eyes.

That girl, as pure as a lotus, he hadn't seen for a long time.

She was the one who stayed by his side through his downfall, always filled with faith and encouragement.

He wondered how she was doing now at the Jia Nan Academy.

"Moreover, when we reach the Central Plains in the future, as my disciple, what kind of talented women couldn't you find? There's no need to be hung up on women from such a small place." Yao Lao's tone carried a hint of pride.

"The elder is right," Wei Yang agreed.

The status of an alchemy master like Yao Zun was no joke in the Central Plains.

Xiao Yan shook his head with a wry smile, exhaling lightly, "After the three-year appointment in a few days, this matter should be completely resolved."

...

As the sun in the sky slowly moved, the time for the grand event to begin finally arrived amidst much anticipation.

Dong~

As an ancient bell rang out in the square, the previously soaring noise quieted down.

Listening to the bell resonating around him, President Fa Ma stood up shakily, then slowly walked to the front of the VIP seats.

His gaze swept across the young alchemists below, their faces filled with vigor.

These young people, the oldest of whom were not over thirty, represented the future of the Jia Ma Empire's alchemical world.

President Fa Ma couldn't help but show a smile of satisfaction.

At this time, the two thousand or so alchemists also looked up, their eyes filled with respect toward the elder with immense prestige in the empire's alchemical circles.

"In my capacity as President of the Alchemist Association of the Jia Ma Empire, I declare the Seventh Alchemist Assembly, open!"

Boom~

The entire venue erupted in cheers, shaking the entire imperial capital.

The grand event officially began.

...

President Fa Ma watched the bustling square, smiling lightly after a while, "Now, I ask all participants to take their seats."

Even though the square was bustling to the point where the bell could barely be heard, President Fa Ma's light voice rang clearly in everyone's ears.

Hearing President Fa Ma, many alchemists stood up from the VIP seats.

The platform was over ten meters high, a height that young people whose strength was only at the Dou Shi or even Dou Zhe level dared not jump down directly from.

Therefore, many chose to walk down along the corridors leading to the square below.

"Hehe, Miss Xian'er, Xiao Yan, Liu Ling, Little Yue'er, you should also go to your positions. Due to your outstanding results in the internal tests, those positions belong to you. They will also make you the focus of the entire event."

Fa Ma pointed to the central area of the square, where ten or so large bluestone platforms stood.

These platforms were not only more spacious but also slightly higher than the others.

Such prominent positions naturally made those who stood on them the center of attention.

The four of them followed Fa Ma's direction, showing different expressions upon seeing the special positions.

Liu Ling, Gu He's direct disciple, was both surprised and excited.

The little princess was curious and eager to try.

Xian'er remained calm, her face indifferent.

Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, then frowned slightly before quickly becoming indifferent.

At this time, unlike the original story, he was not alone now.

He had the support of Yao Lao and Wei Yang as his backing, so he feared nothing.

Fa Ma glanced over the four, smiled, and said, "Hehe, young ones, go ahead."

...

After displaying various skills to descend from the stage, the atmosphere was thoroughly ignited.

The appearances of the little princess and Xian'er, in particular, elicited not only howls from the VIP seats but also deafening roars from the audience.

Among the four, Xian'er undoubtedly stood out the most.

Her white clothes and hair, ethereal like an immortal, attracted countless gazes.

Her toes touched the platform lightly, and she descended like a fairy from the heavens onto a central bluestone platform.

Instantly.

Whistles, applause, screams, and howls resounded throughout the square.

This perfect entrance, combined with her stunning appearance and aura, made numerous men at the venue swoon, utterly entranced by the white figure.

However, the big shots appeared more solemn.

Laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the way.

Even within the experts present, except for President Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian, no one could discern Xian'er's depth, not even Hai Bodong who hadn't fully recovered to his peak.

Jia Xingtian was so startled that he almost pulled out a handful of his beard.

He had been paying attention to Wei Yang, so he hadn't looked carefully at this white-clothed, white-haired woman.

Looking now, goodness, it nearly scared him to death.

A six-star Dou Huang!

Moreover, Xian'er was too young.

"Old Man Fa Ma, who is she?" Jia Xingtian communicated secretly.

"Hmm." Fa Ma nodded slightly, his gaze unintentionally glancing at Wei Yang, eyes carrying much meaning.

Being old friends for many years, Jia Xingtian understood many hidden messages from that one look.

Jia Xingtian couldn't help but take a deep breath, his heart somewhat understanding.

No wonder he didn't fancy the two princesses of the royal family; turns out, he had such an extraordinary woman by his side.

Compared to her, calling the two princesses vases wouldn't be far off.

Jia Xingtian's face remained impassive, yet inwardly he felt somewhat troubled.

Fa Ma, on the other hand, was enjoying the spectacle, delighted to see his old friend embarrassed.