Chapter 31

Two figures moved swiftly through the air above the Xiao Clan, trailing wisps of light smoke behind them. At this moment, Xiao Yan finally got a clear view of the entire Xiao Clan. Countless magnificent buildings stood side by side, each with a unique design. Beneath the buildings lay a thick layer of white clouds, shrouding the entire Xiao Clan in a mist. Above the city stood the five towering stone pillars that the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon had first appeared on.

Xiao Li began to descend slowly, gradually landing among the buildings, and the speed of their flight gradually slowed down. Xiao Yan followed behind Xiao Li, and after passing several towering structures, a particularly distinctive building gradually came into view.

The building was shaped like a square medicine cauldron, with a slightly ancient bronze hue. On the front of the cauldron-shaped building, two ancient and aromatic characters were inscribed—“Dan Hall.” The characters, resembling dragons and phoenixes, seemed to come to life, etched onto the cauldron-shaped building. The aroma of the elixirs formed a mist that surrounded the Dan Hall, adding a colorful and enchanting beauty to it.

Feeling this unique fragrance, a long-lost fervor flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. Looking at the cauldron-shaped Dan Hall, Xiao Yan felt curious. Why was it built in such a way to highlight that it was a place for alchemy? No, that's not right. This building must be extraordinary. Could it be that its shape is useful for alchemy?

The two slowly flew to the front of the building. Xiao Yan suddenly released his soul force and carefully examined the strange energy fluctuations around the Dan Hall. With his Imperial Realm soul force, the structure of the Dan Hall was quickly revealed to him.

Around the Dan Hall were four distinctive buildings, each with a different color. More ingeniously, these four buildings were arranged according to the order of Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow.

During the alchemy process, powerful energy from the Dan Lightning would be attracted. The buildings arranged in this order could mitigate some of the Dan Lightning's power, providing a certain level of protection for the alchemy process. Xiao Yan was greatly impressed by this ingenious arrangement.

Moreover, under the sweep of his soul force, Xiao Yan also discovered that the energy around the Dan Hall was much more concentrated than outside, and it gathered much faster. Energy entered through the cauldron's mouth and exited through its bottom, creating a perfect cycle.

"Is this a place for alchemy?"

Why did Xiao Li bring him here? Could it be that he knew Xiao Yan was an alchemist? Xiao Yan speculated. Just then, Xiao Yan sensed a soul force even stronger than his own emanating from within the Dan Hall.

Xiao Li smiled and nodded, then pushed open the door of the Dan Hall and walked in with a steady pace.

Xiao Yan followed closely behind, his curiosity piqued as he hurried in.

As soon as he stepped into the Dan Hall, the dense aroma of elixirs made Xiao Yan feel a bit dazed. The aroma carried a powerful energy fluctuation that filled the entire room. Xiao Li remained calm, unlike Xiao Yan, who was full of surprise, as if he were already accustomed to it. Xiao Yan curiously looked around.

Xiao Yan observed the surroundings. There were several stone doors on all sides, each adorned with a unique pattern, looking quite peculiar. The stone doors around did not emit any energy fluctuations, but the central stone door, which was twice the size of the others, slowly emitted a powerful aura. Standing in front of this stone door, the temperature was noticeably higher than the surroundings.

"Old man Xiao Long, why haven't you finished yet? Your efficiency is not very high, did you go gambling again?"

Xiao Li's gaze fell directly on the central stone door, and he laughed as he scolded.

Hearing the name "Xiao Long" from Xiao Li, Xiao Yan's body trembled. Wasn't Xiao Long the one who came to pick him up at Tianming Valley? He never expected that he was an alchemist!

"Ancestor, is Ancestor Xiao Long an alchemist?" Xiao Yan turned to ask Xiao Li.

Xiao Li smiled and nodded, saying, "Hehe, yes, this old man is quite famous. In the Imperial State, he is known as the Medicine Obsessive. He is famous for his intense focus during alchemy. This old man says he has taken a liking to you, and since I asked him to help you refine a batch of elixirs, I brought you here."

The name "Medicine Obsessive" was almost universally known in the Imperial State. He was the third elder of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Long. In the Imperial State, Xiao Long's alchemy skills were among the best, but he earned the nickname "Medicine Obsessive" not only because of his exceptional skills but also because of his intense passion for alchemy and his unparalleled focus during the process. Additionally, he had a strong love for gambling, which was a lifelong habit. Many people wanted to be his disciples, but the eccentric Medicine Obsessive never took any.

Xiao Long's status in the Xiao Clan was not lower than Xiao Li's. If it weren't for his love of gambling, a habit he could never break, he might have already been the second elder of the Xiao Clan.

"Old man Xiao Li, why are you here so soon? Do you think alchemy is like making clay balls? Eh? This kid is here too?" came the voice of Xiao Long, who had been refining elixirs for a long time behind the stone door.