Of course, this Changle Square is a temporarily built venue. Many people know that it used to be the mansion of the Black Python family, destroyed during the Battle of Long Street.
Even those who usually like to sleep in had got up early, leaning out of their windows to point and whisper about the alchemists in the street, their eyes full of awe and admiration.
Ling Xiao also opened his eyes. He had not slept all night.
For a warrior of his cultivation level, going without sleep was no longer an issue. Through a night of cultivation, he had absorbed the experience gained from last night’s battle with Xiao Zhan, and his cultivation had finally broken through again, advancing from the early Ten Directions Heaven stage to the mid Ten Directions Heaven stage.
It was a small step, but for Ling Xiao, it was of great significance.
It also confirmed that his previous cultivation methods were correct and without problems.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, he saw Leng Mei sitting cross-legged at the base of the wall.
This girl had actually guarded outside all night to protect him.
“Master, you are awake?”
Hearing the door open, Leng Mei immediately stood up and said.
“It seems quite lively outside.”
Even while cultivating, Ling Xiao could hear the bustling sounds in the street, as if many people were excitedly discussing something.
“Of course it is lively.”
Before Leng Mei could reply, Princess Yun Ya’s voice rang out. Her graceful figure emerged through the flower beds.
“You have to understand, this time the alchemy conference is hosted by Changle Immortal Island, with major figures like Ji Qing and Sun Ran serving as judges. Anyone who is not an idiot should realise that achieving results in such a conference will bring incredible fortune.”
“Yes, although alchemists sound mysterious, they are still human after all. They have emotions and desires too. They also hope to gain support and trust, to carve out their own future path.”
Ling Xiao smiled and said, “After all, not everyone has my kind of good luck, finding a good master and having a noble person like Princess Yun Ya to help.”
“Actually, I am really curious. I can understand others participating in the alchemy conference to gain the support of influential people, but you already have these resources. Why do you still want to take part?”
Princess Yun Ya asked, somewhat puzzled.
“Don’t you know the prize for this alchemy conference?”
Ling Xiao asked with a smile.
“Moonstone?”
“Exactly, that moonstone. It is said to possess the power of lunar essence, which is extremely beneficial for Sister Moon Maiden. The faster Sister Moon Maiden’s cultivation recovers, the safer I will be. In fact, this is also for my own sake.”
Ling Xiao nodded.
For ordinary warriors, the moonstone’s effect is to speed up cultivation and absorb lunar essence to transform the body.
For alchemists, it can prevent poisoning from ingesting the wrong herbs and use lunar essence to improve medicinal plants. All these effects are excellent.
Of course, the champion’s prize in the alchemy conference is not just the moonstone. There are also spirit stones, magical treasures, and other rewards.
But what Ling Xiao valued most was the moonstone.
This item was practically tailor-made for Moon Maiden.
Not only could it provide Moon Maiden with more lunar essence and reduce her physical pain, it could also accelerate her cultivation recovery.
It would be a great pity not to obtain it.
“You really are thoughtful.”
A wave of jealousy involuntarily rose in Yun Ya’s heart.
Although she knew it was completely unreasonable to be jealous of Moon Maiden, since the only woman Ling Xiao admitted to loving was Moon Maiden alone.
In Ling Xiao’s eyes, her status might not even compare to Leng Mei’s, let alone Moon Maiden’s.
Any jealousy could only be swallowed in silence.
“They’re coming out.”
Ling Xiao was unaware of Yun Ya’s thoughts. He looked into the distance where the sound of ceremonial cannons had begun. Today’s Sin City was destined to be anything but calm.
Entering Changle Square, the venue of the alchemy conference, since the event had not yet officially started, Ling Xiao temporarily took a seat in the preparation area.
Because of his special status, recommended personally by the Changle Ancestor and having participated in the internal test, he was qualified to sit in the VIP section of the preparation seats.
Even Moon Maiden, Leng Mei, Princess Yun Ya, Hua Fuguang, and Hua Lüeying all benefited from his status.
Looking down from the VIP seats, the huge square was packed with a sea of heads. Besides the alchemists in moon-white and pink robes, there were vast numbers of spectators.
These spectators were not just locals from Sin City. They came from dozens of countries across the Divine Phoenix Continent and the Heavenly Dragon Continent.
Even sitting in the relatively quiet VIP area, Ling Xiao could hear the deafening screams.
These frenzied screams were the people’s worship of alchemists.
Listening to these cries, even the usually calm Ling Xiao could not help but feel a surge of passionate emotion in his heart.
Since he was participating in this alchemy conference, he was determined to take first place.
In the sky, the red sun had fully revealed itself. More and more people filled the preparation seats and spectator stands.
Ling Xiao mischievously imagined that if a meteor were to fall, it could probably kill over a hundred thousand people.
This was hardly an alchemy conference. It was more like a superstar fan meeting.
Even before the conference officially began, the excitement had already nearly reached fever pitch.
“Those people are all looking at you!”
Yun Ya suddenly said with a smile.
Ling Xiao helplessly shook his head and replied, “They are not looking at me. They are looking at the beauties beside me.”
Countless gazes filled with jealous fire shot from all directions, almost enough to burn him entirely.
“Whoa!”
Suddenly, the shouts grew even louder. Some people finally shifted their attention elsewhere.
There, Feng Ming Piaoxue and Ji Luoyu entered the VIP seats with a group of beautiful female alchemists, momentarily drawing attention with their fresh appeal.
Ling Xiao was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when the two unexpectedly walked straight towards him, igniting even stronger waves of jealousy.
In that instant, Ling Xiao felt as if he had been placed on a grill to roast. The sensation was truly unbearable.
These were the gazes of warriors, after all.
The gazes of warriors contained battle intent. With so many layered together, even he could barely withstand it.
“Ling Xiao, last night’s events really frightened me, but fortunately it ended without danger. I hope that in today’s alchemy conference, you will not be affected by what happened last night and will definitely achieve a good result.”
Feng Ming Piaoxue smiled at Ling Xiao, her breath like orchids as she spoke.
“Sister Piaoxue, you are underestimating this Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty far too much. He even dared to confront my master. He should at least place in the top three of the alchemy conference.”
Ji Luoyu had also followed Feng Ming Piaoxue over and smiled at Ling Xiao.
This girl was usually kept under strict control by her master, Sun Ran the Medicine King, so she had a bit of a rebellious streak and very much wanted to see someone dare to stand up to her master.
She never expected that last night she would actually witness it.
Not only did Ling Xiao boldly confront her master and survive, he even won in the area of detoxification.
She felt a mixture of envy and admiration for this fellow Ling Xiao.
However, seeing Moon Maiden and Leng Mei sitting beside Ling Xiao, she could not help but feel a little surprised.
