At the same time, deep within Holy Pill City.
On top of a tall tower, several aged figures suddenly shot up like springs, looking at each other in dismay.
"What was that fleeting aura just now?!"
"I don't know, but I can tell that aura originated from the outer region of Holy Pill City."
"That aura disappeared too quickly, but it gave me a feeling no weaker than the Old Ancestor."
"Could it be Hun Miesheng?"
"It shouldn't be. Hun Miesheng's life and death are unknown right now. If he dared to show up in Dan Ta (Pill Tower), the Old Ancestor would have probably noticed him immediately."
"If it's not Hun Miesheng, then which Old freak is it?"
"Who knows? These Old freaks are always unpredictable in their movements and eccentric in their personalities. Maybe one just happened to be traveling to our Dan Ta (Pill Tower)."
"Should we go and pay our respects personally?"
"Such a powerful individual probably doesn't want to reveal his identity, otherwise, this aura wouldn't have been so fleeting. I can't even perceive his exact location."
"Perhaps those Old freaks in the Small Dan Ta (Pill Tower) sensed him. They might go and meet this mysterious powerful individual."
"Perhaps!"
Meanwhile, within the Small Dan Ta (Pill Tower).
The seven Elders inside the Small Dan Ta (Pill Tower) all flew out from their seclusion, gathering together.
Their gazes fell upon Lin Laoguai, who was at the forefront.
"Great Elder, what do you make of this aura?"
"Which Old freak do you think has personally visited Dan Ta (Pill Tower)?"
Lin Laoguai's expression was solemn. He then shook his head and said, "This Old man doesn't know either, but although this aura was only fleeting, it gave this Old man a feeling even more terrifying than the Old Ancestor. Yet now, I can't detect any trace of this aura."
"It seems like it should be an existence who, like the Old Ancestor, enjoys roaming the mortal world."
Everyone asked curiously, "Then, between him and the Old Ancestor, who do you think is stronger?"
"This..."
Before Lin Laoguai could answer, a shepherd boy suddenly appeared beside them and spoke calmly.
"This person's strength far surpasses mine."
The moment the shepherd boy appeared, all seven people, including Lin Laoguai, simultaneously said, "Old Ancestor."
The shepherd boy nodded faintly, then his gaze drifted into the distance.
There was a sentence he didn't say.
In that fleeting gaze just now, the feeling he got seemed to even exceed that of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan leader, Dragon Emperor Zhu Kun, whom he had met a while ago.
Could it be that besides Zhu Kun, there was another Dou Di on the Dou Qi Continent?
...Inside the stone chamber, it was exceptionally quiet, as if the sound of a needle dropping to the ground could be heard.
Aside from Qian Renxue and the two other women, everyone else was staring at the smiling man before them with eyes full of shock.
Gulp~
Someone, unknowingly, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, instantly breaking the quiet atmosphere in the air.
Han Li bowed to Qi Lin, but his body unconsciously trembled, his legs felt weak, and beads of sweat the size of soybeans appeared on his forehead.
"What is Your Excellency saying? This place is originally for Alchemist assessments. These three young ladies can start their assessments at any time," Han Li said solemnly.
After listening, Qi Lin smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I'll trouble you. Of course, just assess them as you normally would; there's no need to give them special treatment."
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, our assessments here are all professional."
After speaking, he respectfully looked at Qian Renxue and the two other women.
"Three of you, please wait in the Heavenly Character Door. Someone will be here shortly to conduct your assessment."
The three women nodded upon hearing this, then each pecked Qi Lin on the cheek before walking into the Heavenly Character Door.
After the three women left, the other people in the stone chamber gradually regained their senses.
Cao Ying's gaze was fixed on Qi Lin, and besides shock, there was more curiosity.
Although the aura Qi Lin had just displayed was unfathomable, far surpassing any powerful individual she had ever seen, including her teacher Xuan Kongzi.
However, Cao Ying still didn't believe that Qi Lin would be an Old freak who had reverted to youth.
Because she always felt that the way the other three women addressed and treated Qi Lin was too intimate and casual.
And these three women clearly didn't seem to be very old.
Even the strength of one of the women was only that of a Seven-star Dou Wang.
Therefore, Cao Ying boldly guessed that Qi Lin's age shouldn't be too old either.
But precisely because of this, Cao Ying felt Qi Lin's terror even more.
He didn't look old, yet he possessed such terrifying strength.
How did he cultivate?
Could it be that he started cultivating from his mother's womb?
Compared to Cao Ying, Dan Chen's expression was much calmer.
There was neither too much shock nor too much curiosity, only a faint sense of admiration and reverence.
As for Dan He and Song Qing.
The former's face was filled with shock, completely unexpected that a young man he casually befriended actually hid such terrifying strength.
He had sensed that Qi Lin was not simple at first glance. Although he couldn't see through Qi Lin's strength, he guessed that he might be a Dou Zun powerful individual.
Now it seems, what Dou Zun?
Qi Lin was probably a legendary Dou Sheng powerful individual!
As for Song Qing, although he was only a Dou Huang and didn't see as clearly as Dan He, he could also feel that Qi Lin's strength far surpassed his teacher's, and even the three giants of Dan Ta (Pill Tower).
Therefore, as soon as he thought of his previous thoughts, his face instantly turned pale with fright, his legs suddenly went weak, and he fell to his knees with a "thump."
He faced Qi Lin's direction, not daring to lift his head, only kowtowing repeatedly with "bang, bang, bang," and shouted, "This junior was very rude just now, please forgive me, Senior."
Although doing so would inevitably make Song Qing lose face and become a laughingstock in Dan Ta (Pill Tower).
At least he could save his life.
Cao Ying glanced at Song Qing faintly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
Ever since joining Dan Ta (Pill Tower), Song Qing had been pursuing her.
Over the past year, although Cao Ying didn't like Song Qing, she didn't dislike him either.
After all, although Song Qing's talent was not as good as hers, he was still considered a young talent.
But Song Qing's performance today truly made her feel disgusted.
Especially his current act of kneeling and kowtowing.
However, his move was effective.
Qi Lin glanced at him faintly and said calmly, "Get lost, before I change my mind."
Upon hearing this, Song Qing immediately felt as if he had received a great pardon, scrambling to his feet.
"Thank you for your mercy, Senior, thank you for your mercy."
"This junior will get lost now."
After speaking, Song Qing didn't even bother with the assessment and left the stone chamber without looking back.
After Song Qing left, seeing the slightly subdued atmosphere, Qi Lin chuckled, "Everyone, there's no need to be so reserved."
Neither Dan He nor Dan Chen spoke, but Cao Ying, emboldened, cupped her hands and chuckled softly.
"Since that's the case, this little girl will respectfully obey!"