. Going downstairs with Cao Ying, they quickly spotted Yun Yun, who was watching the alchemists compete in the first-floor hall.
Even the alchemists who had traveled from far away were amazed by the bustling scene.
"As the Alchemy Fair draws closer, more and more alchemists will gather, including some master alchemists. The other day, I saw a seventh-grade senior alchemist I didn't recognize. Junior brother, we must seize the opportunity to improve our alchemy skills. We must not lose our teacher's reputation."
Chen Guan silently nodded in agreement.
He didn't care about the other rewards and titles at this Alchemy Fair, but the opportunity to refine the Three Thousand Flames was something he couldn't miss.
They chatted briefly, and Sect Master Yun, over there, noticed them and approached with a smile.
"Chen Guan, this is Senior Sister Cao Ying, right?"
"Nice to meet you. I'm Cao Ying."
Cao Ying smiled, extending her hand without needing an introduction, and gave Yun Yun a second, obscure look.
What first captivated Sect Master Yun was his elegant demeanor and his exquisitely curvaceous figure. This wasn't achieved without refinement and refinement, and even Cao Ying felt a touch of envy.
With Chen Guan acting as a liaison, the two women engaged in a lively conversation. Within minutes, they were constantly addressing each other as "younger sister" and "senior sister," leaving Chen Guan with no opportunity to get a word in. It was quite a trait.
In contrast, when Chen Guan brought Yun Yun to meet Xuan Kongzi again that evening, the proceedings were much simpler.
The next day, having already greeted Xuan Kongzi and Cao Ying, Chen Guan and the others departed, traveling via the interstellar wormhole to Ye City.
...
Three days later, in the Ye family's meeting hall,
Ye Zhong and Chen Guan sat opposite each other, each occupying a secondary seat below the main seat, leaving the main seat vacant as a sign of respect for Chen Guan.
Yun Yun and the old monster Youdu sat beside them, respectively, while many other Ye family elders sat casually throughout the hall.
Unlike the gloomy atmosphere of their first visit, everyone in the Ye family was now beaming with smiles, looking at Chen Guan with unconcealed gratitude.
"I haven't thanked you yet for the Danta test. I only found out when I went over after the test that you were in seclusion. This time, you'll have to stay longer at my Ye family. This way, I can express my gratitude."
Ye Zhong bowed warmly and smiled, appearing in high spirits.
The Danta test had been weighing on his head like a mountain, and now that he had finally passed, he felt a sense of relief.
"Senior, you're too polite. I didn't contribute much to the test; it was all Xiao Yan's credit."
"Of course, I remember Xiao Yan's kindness, but if it weren't for your introduction, the subsequent events wouldn't have happened. One thing at a time, nothing can be forgotten."
Chen Guan smiled faintly and said no more.
As if sensing his lack of interest, Ye Zhong immediately changed the subject, pulling a letter from his ring and handing it to him.
"Oh, my friend, this was left behind yesterday by someone calling himself Yao Tianhuo. He asked me to give it to you. I had originally planned to deliver it to Danta today, but I didn't expect you to arrive first. It's fate."
Unaware and fearless, Ye Zhong had no idea the Yao Tianhuo he was referring to was a Venerable. Otherwise, he certainly wouldn't have dared address him by name.
Chen Guan, slightly surprised, reached out to take it.
Calculating the time, even if he had traveled leisurely, Venerable Tianhuo should have returned by now.
Opening the letter and examining it, Chen Guan finally understood the whole story.
In the letter, Venerable Tianhuo stated three things.
First, he had personally delivered the Heavenly Soul Melting Blood Pill and other resources to the appropriate recipients. He had also gone to Canaan Academy to inform Great Elder Su Qian that Zi Yan had found her tribe and returned.
Second, he had not encountered Yun Yun, who had left the northwest.
Third, after returning to Zhongzhou, he had intended to reunite directly at Danta, but on the way, he encountered a sect suspected of inheriting the legacy of an old friend. Venerable Skyfire decided to investigate, expecting to return in about ten days.
"It was indeed Elder Yao's stay. It's nothing serious. Xian'er has been in seclusion for several months, and I'm not sure if she'll emerge before the Alchemy Conference. We've been inconvenienced for the time being."
Putting away the letter, Chen Guan chuckled.
"It's an honor, not to bother you. While my Ye family is far inferior to Danta, we do have some experience in alchemy. I'll have Xinlan send you some classics and manuscripts later, hoping they'll be of some use."
Ye Zhong's eyes lit up, eagerly awaiting this opportunity.
The deeper the relationship, the more stable the Ye family's position.
"Thank you very much,"
Chen Guan agreed. It wasn't a big deal.
After chatting with Ye Zhong, Chen Guan didn't rush back to his residence. Instead, he led Yun Yun straight to the Ye family's ancient Yanghuo altar.
"Such a powerful pressure! The moment I stepped in here, my steps felt heavier."
Yun Yun, currently the weakest, exclaimed with a slight change of expression. Only after circulating her Dou Qi did she feel more comfortable.
"Even the aura she unconsciously exudes can exert such pressure. I guess Xian'er is not far from success."
Chen Guan nodded slightly, looking towards the training room at the center of the altar with anticipation.
The old monster Youdu, who had followed, had a more accurate view and offered his own assessment.
"At the earliest, three or four months, at the latest, six months. It shouldn't be much of a difference." He
glanced at Chen Guan as he spoke.
He clearly remembered someone who had left the Ye family the last time, saying they would notify Hei Qing to take him back to Dragon Island in three or five days, but months had passed without a word.
With a slight curl of his lips, Youdu, the old monster, knew Chen Guan was planning to take advantage of him for free.
However, this coincided with his own thoughts, and he remained silent, a tacit understanding.
Chen Guan nodded slightly, relieved. This was the perfect timing.
Yun Yun remained silent throughout the journey back to her residence with Sect Master Yun.
Clearly, while she knew no one could compare to the afflicted body of the Evil Poison Body, she was still somewhat shaken by the sight of the Little Medical Immortal, already one step removed from Dou Zun.
Chen Guan had no other options but to hold her hand tightly in comfort.
Not only Yun Yun, but even he himself felt powerless before the Little Medical Immortal's rapid advancement.
This special physique was truly outrageous! After
a brief moment of huddling, Ye Xinlan, whom they had met once before, arrived bearing a collection of ancient books and manuscripts.
"Senior Chen Guan, these are some of the ancient books from the Ye family collection. Some are temporarily on loan. I'll return them to you in a few days when I collect them."
"Thank you."
Seeing his bland response, a flicker of disappointment crossed Ye Xinlan's eyes, but it quickly faded. She returned the greeting briefly, placed her belongings, and departed.
Sensing her concealed emotions, Yun Yun speculated, "Master Ye must have been thinking that you could give her some pointers."
"That's about right. I don't mind this sort of thing, but I don't have the time for it right now. We'll see when we have the chance. We have a lot of things to do next!"
(End of Chapter)