Chapter 137 - Cao Ying

The location of the five great clan test was in a special hall within the inner part of Holy Pill City. This was an exclusive place where all the clan tests over the generations happened. This place had been built by the Pill Tower. From this, one could tell how greatly the Pill Tower valued this test of the five great clans.

This kind of test was not conducted secretly. Instead, it was semi-open to outsiders. Some people with sufficient qualifications and strength would hurry over to this place before the test began. The position of the five great clans was always watched by a countless number of people because everyone knew that this was a shortcut to enter the upper echelons of the Pill Tower. As long as one climbed this large tree known as the Pill Tower, one's strength and reputation would soar overnight.

Currently, the Ye clan's position among the five great clans was precarious. If it failed to pass the test this time around, it would lose its position among the five great clans. Once the Ye clan lost its position, other factions, who had already been eyeing their spot, would come swarming in all at once…

Hence, many factions, who wanted to get into the upper echelons of the Pill Tower, paid great attention to this five great clan test.…

Xiao Feng and Xin Lan followed Ye Zhong to the front of an extremely grand examination venue, that occupied a vast amount of land. They discovered that this place was already packed with black masses of human heads. Occasionally, there would be groups of people, who appeared to have a strong background, passing through the tight defense of the hall's entrance. They would successfully enter the hall.

"Let's go…"

Ye Zhong looked at this enormous examination hall. His fists trembled under his sleeves. This place had etched deep memories into his mind. Each test would make him feel humiliated.

Ye Zhong took the lead to walk to the entrance of the hall after uttering those words. Xiao Feng and Xin Lan followed close behind.

Ye Zhong's group, which had suddenly walked forward, was naturally quick to attract the attention of the crowd around. Numerous gazes immediately shot over. Private conversations erupted outside of the hall when they saw the clan badge on the chest of Ye Zhong's group.

"Quick, look. They are members from the Ye clan."

"Hee hee, if they fail again this time around, it is likely that they will fall from being one of the five great clans. Once they lose the protection of the Pill Tower, it is likely that the Ye clan will no longer have an easy time."

"Ugh, that's right. Back then, the Ye clan was so grand. Only the Dan clan among the five great clans was able to compare with it. Unfortunately, now…"

"Luck changes over time…"

A bitterness surfaced in Ye Zhong's eyes when he heard the conversations of those around. The decline of the Ye clan was undoubtedly the greatest blow to him. He had put in everything for the return of the Ye clan. Thankfully, Xin Lan met a reliable man like Xiao Feng who can help their family out of this situation and let them regain their glory.

Ye Zhong's group successfully arrived at the entrance of the hall in front of many gazes. The many guards at the entrance glanced at the Ye clan's badge on the chest of Ye Zhong's group in an indifferent manner. There was faint ridicule in their eyes. The failure of the Ye clan during these years was a humiliation that was difficult to wash away.

Although their hearts mocked the Ye clan, these guards did not dare to publicly make things difficult for them. They randomly waved their hands, moved their bodies out of the way, and allowed the group to pass. At the same time, they cried to the interior of the hall. "The Ye clan has arrived!"

Ye Zhong was expressionless, appearing as though he had not sensed the disdain from the guards. He led Xiao Feng and Xin Lan. They slowly entered before disappearing from the sight of the countless numbers of eyes outside.

After entering the large hall, a warm light scattered down. Xiao Feng sensed that there were numerous gazes containing various emotions being shot over from the hall as the light appeared on their bodies.

Xiao Feng gently lifted his eyes and swept them over the interior of the hall. At this moment, there were quite a number of human figures seated on the surrounding seats of the hall. Most of them were Dou Zong and few were Dou Zun, although this kind of strength was too weak for Xiao Feng but on the Dou Qi Continent they could be considered strong man.

Ye Zhong did not bother with the various gazes coming from all directions. He was aware that most of these people were anticipating the Ye clan to fail the test, giving an extremely good spot to them.

But sadly their wish would fail. After all, Xiao Feng is a tier 9 Alchemist. No one participating in this competition is as strong as him.

"The seats right at the front belong to the Dan, Cao, Bai, Qiu clans, the four great clans…" Ye Zhong led Xiao Feng's group to the seats for the Ye clan as he softly informed them.

Xiao Feng eyes looked over after hearing this. He did indeed see four seats at the front of the large hall. However, there were only members from three clans currently sitting there. From the badges on their clothes, they should be the Dan, Bai, and Qiu clans…

Xiao Feng's eyes first paused on the Dan clan, which kept the lowest profile. After which, his eyes showed intresting look. The reason for this is because he saw a lovely, small familiar figure among the group from the Dan clan. That figure was Dan whom Xiao Feng met not long ago.

Dan Chen also turned her head after appearing to have sensed something when Xiao Feng looked over. Her gaze collided with Xiao Feng for a moment before she hurriedly turned away. She appeared quite timid.

Although Dan Chen was intrested in him because Xiao Feng could resist her Devouring power and he also said that he would let her harness her real talent but Dan Chen was not yet prepared to have contact with him because of her slightly weak personality, as well as fear that Xiao Feng might also treat her as a monster later.

Other than Dan Chen, Xiao Feng didn't pay attention to anyone else present. He started talking with Xin Lan while ignoring everyone..

Towards Xiao Feng who treated everyone as air, many people present were surprised. They never expected that the person who came to compete from Ye Clan would still be in the mood to talk, not only that he didn't seem to care about anyone here at all.

Many people sneered in their hearts that Xiao Feng was ignorant, he didn't know how difficult this test was. He will definitely be humiliated....

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"The Cao clan has arrived!"

While Xiao Feng was still immersed in his own world with Xin Lan, a loud, clear cry was suddenly transmitted from outside of the hall, it continued to reverberate around the hall for some time.

Waves of commotion sounded within the large hall when this cry appeared. Quite a number of factions, that had been sitting quietly, hurriedly stood up. Their faces were full of smiles. With the current position of the Cao clan, the clan was worthy of their bootlicking…

Xiao Feng also looked over. Although Cao clan couldn't intrest him but Cao Ying could. His gaze landed on the entrance to the hall. The tightly shut door at that spot was slowly opened and a graceful figure walked in from the shadows with soft, slow steps…

This graceful figure walked out of the shadows and appeared in the light. The atmosphere within the large hall instantly became sluggish because of this figure's appearance…

This lady had a tall and lovely figure. She was wearing a black-colored dress that emitted traces of her cold and haughty demeanor. Her skin was like snow. Her long hair scattered randomly over her shoulders. Her face was thin, but was exceptionally exquisite, appearing just like a porcelain statue that made one feel a desire to fondle her admiringly.

This lady stood at the entrance of the hall. She raised her eyes slightly. Her long eyes contained a slight laziness while emitting a trace of enchantment, causing her to appear exceptionally alluring.

Quite a number of people within the hall had become absent-minded because of her enchanting figure. At the same time, the lady's long lips slowly lifted into a faint curl…

The instant this arc was lifted, her thin and enchanting face was instantly filled with temptation.

"Intresting." After taking a look, Xiao Feng looked away. Although Cao Ying was indeed a beauty and he was a little intrested but he didn't care too much about her. Turning around, he once again started talking with Xin Lan while rest of the people payed attention to Cao Ying.

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