Battle Through the Heavens - chapter-287

Xiao Yan’s gaze stared lazily at this black colored broken jade piece.
He randomly held it in his hand. The jade piece that entered his hand was
not smooth. Instead, it was covered with tiny granules and appeared as if
the material was not very good. Moreover, there were some faint crack
lines on the jade piece. Between the gaps there were even some soil
stains.

As he played with the jade piece, Xiao Yan’s eyebrows were knit
together. From his senses, he appeared to feel that this thing was
somewhat strange. However, he was unable to say where it was strange. His
Spiritual Strength explored around it, but found no activity nor did he
receive any information.

“Don’t tell me that I have sensed wrongly?” Xiao Yan uncertainly
muttered in his heart. His finger slowly cut across the jade piece. He
wanted to put it down, yet his palm could not throw it aside. A long
while later, he helplessly shook his head and eyed the man who was
staring at him anxiously. His hand randomly chose a few medicinal
ingredients that looked barely acceptable. After which, he waved at the
young man, smiled and asked, “Do you want to exchange for items or sell
them?”

“Grandmaster, I want to exchange them for a tier three medicinal
pill.” Hearing this, the young man’s spirit rose. Immediately, he
smiled awkwardly as he spoke. He knew in his heart that these medicinal
ingredients did not appear to be worth a tier three medicinal pill.

Xiao Yan indifferently glanced at him. He placed the things in his hands
into the storage ring. After which, he easily took out a bottle which
only had three ‘Energy Recovery Pills’. He tossed it to the man and
said, “These are tier three medicinal pills, ‘Energy Recovery
Pill’. It can swiftly recover Dou Qi that has been depleted. As it
belonged to the more common consumption type medicinal pill, I will give
you three of them.”

The man scrambled to received the bottle. A joy that was difficult to
hide appeared on his face. Three ‘Energy Recovery Pills’. If one were
to discuss about its price, it would not be lower than forty thousand
gold coins. Counting in this manner, he had profited by a lot.
Immediately, he hurriedly bent his body toward Xiao Yan who was already
walking off and bowed.

Xiao Yan left the counter in this area and headed out of the eastern
area. His finger rubbed on the storage ring and the piece of black
colored broken jade piece once again appeared in his palm. He frowned and
played with it in his hand. A moment later, he still had no clue and
could only sigh disappointedly as he held it.

Standing in the middle of the hall, Xiao Yan was at a loss as he looked
around him. He mused for a moment before pulling over a delicate and
pretty lady who appeared to be a female servant and softly inquired about
the position of the Head of the Alchemist Association Branch at Black
Rock City.

Although this female servant, who appeared to be busy with something, was
somewhat angry at being suddenly stopped, her pretty face immediately
revealed some respect when she saw the tier two alchemist badge on Xiao
Yan’s chest. Her delicate finger pointed at the western area where the
human flow was extremely low. With a gentle voice, she said, “That
place is the area where the heads of the various Alchemist Association
Branches in the Jia Ma Empire is at. However, only alchemist tier three
and above have the qualification to enter.”

“Haha, thank you very much.” Xiao Yan said his thanks, lifted his
feet and walked toward the quiet western area. When he was about to
enter, he was unsurprisingly blocked by the two guards at the entrance.

“May I trouble you to help me inform Grandmasters Frank or Ao Tuo from
Black Rock City that Xiao Yan has come to see them.” Eyeing the two icy
expressions of the guards, Xiao Yan said with a smile.

The two guards eyes glanced at the tier two alchemist badge on Xiao
Yan’s chest and then swept across the young face. Their eyes revealed
quite a bit of shock. Becoming a tier two alchemist at such a young age
was something that was really rarely seen. Immediately, the coldness on
their faces melted a little. They nodded slightly and after asking him to
wait, one of them stepped back and swiftly climbed up some stairs.

Xiao Yan inserted his hands into his sleeves as he stood at the entrance.
His eyes were closed as he quietly waited.

Not long after the guard climbed up the stairs, a wave of hurried
footsteps swiftly sounded. A moment later, an old figure was first to
appear in Xiao Yan’s sight. A joy covered his face.

The old man quickly came to the entrance. His gaze swept around but did
not see the person that he wanted to meet. The smile on his face
stiffened as he frowned. He faced the guard beside him and softly
reproved, “Where is he? Don’t tell me that he was ousted by you
people?”

“Grandmaster Ao Tou.” Hearing the old man reprove, Xiao Yan smiled
and cried out.

“You…” Hearing the somewhat familiar voice, Ao Tuo was at a loss.
His gaze doubtfully eyed this young stranger in front of him. A long
while later, he finally said in a stunned voice, “Xiao Yan? Why have
you turned yourself into this manner?”

Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head. He softly said to Ao Tuo, “I will
tell you later. There are many eyes looking around here.”

“Uh… follow me in.” Hearing this, Ao Tuo took the hint and nodded.
He turned his head and fiercely said to the two guards, “The both of
you heard nothing. Do you understand?”

Seeing Ao Tuo’s fierce and vicious manner, the two cold faced guards
bitterly smiled. Immediately, they wisely nodded their heads. After being
a guard for so many years, they naturally knew what was taboo.

This action of Ao Tuo caused Xiao Yan to nod his head slightly. Ao Tuo
was indeed someone who could become the deputy chairman of the Alchemist
Association Branch at Black Rock City. When he did something, he ensured
that it was watertight.

Following behind Ao Dou, Xiao Yan slowly walked up the stairs. Only when
the human flow around them became scarce did Ao Tuo softly asked, “Xiao
Yan, why did you turn yourself into this manner? Don’t tell me that you
have offended someone? Tell me about it. In this Jia Ma Empire Sacred
City, the words from me, Ao Tuo, do have some weight.”

“Hehe, thank you Grandmaster Ao Tuo. It’s just some private matter. I
don’t want someone to recognize my identity.” Xiao Yan shook his head
and rejected Ao Tuo’s good intention.

“So it’s like this? Then it’s up to you.” Hearing Xiao Yan’s
intention to reject, Ao Tuo did not insist. His old and sharp gaze slowly
swept across Xiao Yan. A while later, his voice had a shock that could
not be covered, “What a great little fellow. After not seeing you for a
year, your strength has actually soared, The current you should at least
have the strength of a five star Dou Shi, right?”

“I was merely lucky.” Xiao Yan shook his head and smiled.

“Tsk tsk, what a great little boy. This kind of talent really stuns
everyone. I wonder which old fellow had the luck to find such a good
student.” Ao Tuo said as he praised unceasingly. His face was filled
with envy.

Xiao Yan smiled, but did not chip in on this topic. His footsteps moved
at a comfortable pace as he moved in parallel to Ao Tuo.

TL: Huge thing in china to move parallel to someone

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“We’ve arrived.”

Their footsteps walked past a few luxurious large rooms and finally
stopped outside of a spacious room. When Ao Tuo heard the scolding voice
emitted from inside, he smiled and said to Xiao Yan, “This is that old
fellow Frank reprimanding that girl Xue Mei. That girl actually used his
tier four medicinal formula to exchange for a ‘Peach Blossom Flame
Seed’. It pained him to death…”

Hearing this, Xiao Yan was dumbfounded as he involuntarily laughed. He
had already knew that once Xue Mei returned, she would definitely receive
a huge scolding. A tier four medicinal formula was not an ordinary thing.

Xiao Yan stepped into this spacious room. His gaze swept across it and
finally stopped at the middle of the room. There, Frank, who was wearing
an alchemist’s long robe, was sending his saliva flying everywhere. His
old face was green as he furiously slammed the table. In front of him,
Xue Mei’s hands were still holding the ‘Lotus Blossom Flame Seed’
while she remained silent and allowed Frank to scold angrily.

At the other corner of the table, a lady wearing a red colored clothes
was gloatingly watching Xue Mei who was being scolded. When she heard the
door opening, she swiftly shifted her gaze over. Her sight swept across
Xiao Yan’s body behind Ao Tuo. Immediately, she murmured with the
corner of her mouth and said, “Teacher, is this the person who
requested for you to personally go down to receive him? What a large face
he has…”

Hearing her voice, Frank, who was giving a big reprimand immediately
paused. His gaze turned to Xiao Yan and said with surprise, “Old Ao,
who is this?” Seeing his manner, they were apparently ignorant of who
was coming up when the guard had informed them.

Seeing the numerous surprised gazes, Xiao Yan touched at the area around
his neck and moved. A moment later, he pulled down the mask, revealing
his delicate and handsome face which had a fair complexion.

“Grandmaster Frank. After not seeing you for a year, you are becoming
stronger in your old age.” Xiao Yan returned the ice silk dough into
his storage ring and said with a smile to Frank.

“Xiao Yan? It is actually you, little fellow. I thought you wouldn’t
be coming.” Eyeing the face that had a diminished tenderness compared
to a year ago, Frank was stunned before he immediately said with great
joy.

Xiao Yan smiled and slowly walked forward. He eyed Xue Mei, who appeared
glamorous and moving in her silver colored dress. She had also turned her
curious gaze over to him. As their eyes met, they courteously smiled at
each other.

“Grandmaster Frank, this kind of ‘Peach Blossom Flame’ may not be
considered a strong flame, but it is undoubtedly much stronger than an
ordinary flame that was catalyzed from Dou Qi. Moreover, this kind of
flame is less frantic compared to other flames, being finer and smoother
instead. It is quite suitable to be used to refine medicinal pills.
Although a tier four medicinal formula is extremely valuable, grandmaster
must have already read it. With your ability, you should be able to
prepare another copy if you spend some time.” Xiao Yan smiled and said
to Frank as he eyed the pink colored flame seed in Xue Mei’s hand.

“Ah, this is the only thing that I can do. But without at least half a
year, it is impossible to prepare another tier four medicinal formula
again. It is too troublesome to create that thing.” Frank helplessly
shook his head and finally ceased his scolding.

Seeing that her Teacher had stopped reprimanding her, Xue Mei also sighed
in relief. She faced Xiao Yan and gratefully smiled. Her icy pretty face
appeared even more moving.

“You actually interceded on Xue Mei’s behalf? Have you taken a fancy
to her?”

Being the enemy of Xue Mei, Lin Fei naturally was not happy to see her
escape like this. She hurriedly leaped forward. Her hands held her waist
as she stared at Xiao Yan’s delicate and handsome face. Her heart
inexplicable muttered quietly to herself, “Why does this guy look even
better than before?”

Xiao Yan was not overly concerned about Lin Fei who was like a female
cat. His gaze stared at her delicate and pretty face until her face could
not help but be flooded with some scarlet color. Only then did he laugh
loudly and turn his gaze aside, leaving Lin Fei to stand on the same spot
with her crimson face as she angrily stomped her little feet.

“Ke ke, Xiao Yan. The reason for your coming to the Jia Ma Scared City
should be because of the Alchemist Grand Meeting, right?” Pulling Lin
Fei aside, Ao Tuo sat on a chair and laughed.

Hearing these words of Ao Tuo, the eyes of Frank at the side also
brightened. He hurriedly turned his gaze toward Xiao Yan. He naturally
knew what kind of outstanding refining talent that this little fellow
possessed. If he wanted to participate in the Alchemist Grand Meeting, he
would be a popular choice of becoming the champion.

Xiao Yan smiled and gently tapped his finger on the table. He smiled and
said, “What benefits do I have for participating in this Grand Meeting?
Don’t tell me that it is only to compete for fame? I am not really
interested in that.”

“Uh?” Hearing this, Ao Tuo and Frank were blank. They said in a
stunned voice, “If you are able to stand out in the Alchemist Grand
Meeting, your future will be really smooth. When that time comes, an
unknown number of strong strengths would invite you to join them… and
your reputation and status in the Jia Ma Empire would swiftly be
raised.”

“You should know that Pill-King Gu He came to fame in such a manner
back then.”

“I’m sorry. I don’t like to join and rely on any strength.” Xiao
Yan shook his head and stretched his lazy waist. He said with a smile,
“Therefore, please tell me what kind of substantial benefits there
are.”

“Hey, aren’t you a little too realistic?” In the corner, Lin Fei
knit her eyebrows and said annoyingly when she heard Xiao Yan being so
forthright.

Xiao Yan waved his hand and ignored her.

“Ah, you little fellow… really won’t act until you have identified
your target.” Ao Tuo smiled bitterly and exchanged glances with Frank.
He helplessly shook his head and slowly said, “According to the rules,
each season’s Alchemist Grand Meeting champion will become an honorary
elder of the Alchemist Association and enjoy the same welfare and
authority as other elders of similar grade. At that time, you would be
able to obtain the help within your authority at any Alchemist
Association Branch in the Jia Ma Empire. Additionally, you will be able
to have priority in exchanging for the rare medicinal ingredients in the
association’s warehouse.”

“Oh right, in the entire of the Jia Ma Empire, the number of people who
have the qualification to enjoy such a treatment would not exceed
fifteen. As long as you become the Alchemist Association honorary elder,
any strength would think carefully before touching you. Remember, this is
any strength, including the royalty and the Misty Cloud Sect! Our
Alchemist Association has the qualification to say this.”

Xiao Yan’s finger that was tapping the table’s surface suddenly
paused. He pursed up his lips and the glow in his eyes flickered. After
Ao Tuo had said up to this point, Xiao Yan’s heart had gradually felt a
little moved. He knew that he would sooner or later stand opposing to the
Misty Cloud Sect. At such a time, if he had the support of this strength,
which could cause the Misty Cloud Sect to think twice, it would naturally
help him save a lot of trouble.

Seeing that Xiao Yan was obviously somewhat interested, Ao Tuo sighed
slightly in his heart. He smiled and threw the last temptation,
“Additionally, the reward for the champion this season would be a
medicinal formula for a tier six medicinal pill.”

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“A medicinal formula for a tier six medicinal pill?” Xiao Yan’s
eyes shrunk slightly. He slowly inhaled a breath of cold air. The price
of a medicinal formula of this tier would not lose to that of a Di class
Dou Technique.

“What kind of medicinal formula? What use does it have?” Xiao Yan
cautiously inquired. Although a tier six medicinal formula was rare, it
was also necessary to consider the effect of the medicinal pill. Take the
‘Breaking Adversity Pill’ of Hai Bo Dong the last time. It belonged
to a slightly unorthodox medicinal formula and its value is at most
similar to a tier five medicinal formula.”

“‘Thawing Spirit Pill’, a kind of medicinal pill that can let the
spirit and the physical body merge together. Its medicinal effect is a
little unorthodox, but for a spiritual body, it is a perfect, saint-like
medicine. Not only would it cause the spirit to swiftly recover, but it
is also able to completely repair all the damage that the spirit has
received.”

“Spiritual body? Recovering spiritual strength?” Xiao Yan was
extremely sensitive as he grasped these two key phrases. His heart
gradually jumped intensely.

“Brat, get your hands on the medicinal formula for this ‘Thawing
Spirit Pill’ and I will not kill you in the future!”

Just as Xiao Yan was moved by these two ample condition, his hands, which
were in the sleeves, suddenly became cold. A weak spiritual message that
carried some enchanting taste was transmitted into his mind.

The sudden appearance of the enchanting voice caused Xiao Yan to abruptly
tighten his fists in his sleeves. A cool air swiftly shrouded his chest,
causing his entire body to become icy cold. He recognized the owner of
the voice. It was shockingly from Queen Medusa who was hidden within the
body of the ‘Heaven Swallowing Python’…

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