Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

Although Yao Lao disdained doing such things, Xiao Yan was after all his disciple.

If Xiao Yan really knelt down, he would have no face either.

And to kneel and call someone grandpa…

Yao Lao wished he could give Xiao Yan a good beating; he now understood Xiao Zhan. Was Xiao Yan courting death? Why propose such a bet that would only trap him?

But upon further thought, Yao Lao felt somewhat helpless.

Indeed, what else could Xiao Yan do?

If he didn't put forth a tempting enough condition, how could he possibly attract Xu Ran's attention to achieve his goal?

One could only say that Xiao Yan was too clever for his own good!

"Hahahaha. I, Xiao Yan, am the most invincible! I will refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir!" Seeing that Yao Lao had agreed to his request, Xiao Yan was so moved that he was on the verge of tears, and he stood tall once again.

As long as Yao Lao made a move, Xiao Yi Xian would surely lose to him.

Although Yao Lao said he would only help this once, a Fourth-Grade Elixir was undoubtedly something Xiao Yi Xian would have to look up to. He firmly did not believe Xiao Yi Xian could refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir.

Even if Xiao Yi Xian and Xu Ran were clever, they probably couldn't imagine he had a trump card like Yao Lao.

"A Fourth-Grade Elixir?"

In the hall, there was a stir of amazement.

The voices that had been excitedly cheering for Xiao Yi Xian's refinement of a Third-Grade Elixir fell silent, everyone looked at Xiao Yan in disbelief, some not trusting their own ears.

"What? Xiao Yan is actually going to refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir? Could this just be Xiao Yan talking big?"

"My heavens, I've never even seen someone refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir before, do I actually have a chance to witness it now? Oh my god. I can even boast about this in the future."

"However, can Xiao Yan, being so young, really refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir? It seemed like even refining a Second-Grade Elixir was somewhat difficult for Xiao Yan before."

To all of them, a Four-Star Alchemist was an absolute high-level expert with a lofty status in the Jia Ma Empire. And now Xiao Yan was actually challenging a Fourth-Grade Elixir! This was just too astonishing!

Although Xiao Yi Xian had earlier successfully refined a furnace of three Third-Grade Elixirs, no matter how astonishing Xiao Yi Xian's alchemy was, it was still just Third-Grade Elixir. If Xiao Yan refined a Fourth-Grade Elixir, he would surpass Xiao Yi Xian.

Even five Third-Grade Elixirs could not compare with a Fourth-Grade Elixir.

The higher the grade of the elixir, the better.

That was the consensus in the hearts of everyone in the Alchemist Realm.

So, if Xiao Yan could refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir, and Xiao Yi Xian couldn't, then Xiao Yi Xian would lose.

"How is that possible? You can actually refine a Fourth-Grade Elixir? That's impossible." Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xiao Yan in shock. Based on Xiao Yan's previous performance, he was by no means capable of refining a Fourth-Grade Elixir, it was even hard for him to successfully refine a Third-Grade Elixir.

"The Great Thousand World is full of wonders. What do you know? If you're scared, you can admit defeat now. Once I successfully refine it, I will surpass you by far." Xiao Yan spoke condescendingly, reveling in the feeling of being the center of attention.

He, Xiao Yan, was a transmigrator; he was destined to become the center of the universe!

Otherwise, what would be the purpose of his transmigration?

Since ancient times, transmigrators were bound to be extraordinary. As a transgressor, Xiao Yan possessed the capability to determine his own destiny.

"Xiao Yan, are you certain you can concoct Fourth-Grade Elixirs? If we find out you cannot, you'll be responsible for the losses you cause to the Alchemist Guild," Fokelan and Otto approached, looking at Xiao Yan as they spoke.

They were only Four-Star Alchemists themselves, and Xiao Yan could also concoct Fourth-Grade Elixirs?

If Xiao Yan succeeded, wouldn't that mean he was nearly on par with them?

"Of course," Xiao Yan said proudly. With Yao Lao's assistance, failure was not an option.

"Alright. I'll personally prepare the ingredients for the Fourth-Grade Elixir for you. Moreover, I must inform you that the highest badge our Alchemist Guild can award you is that of a Third Tier Alchemist. We, the Heiyan City branch, do not have the authority to confer the badge of a Four-Star Alchemist," Fokelan, surprised by Xiao Yan's confidence, explained.

"Go ahead. I'm not particularly interested in the Alchemist Guild's badge anyway. As long as I can win, that's all that matters," Xiao Yan said, waving his hand dismissively.

"Xu Ran, you are destined to lose," Xiao Yan declared, lifting his head high as he gazed at Xu Ran.

"Win? Relying on that soul inside your body?" Xu Ran said mockingly. If he wished, he could easily erase it.

"How do you know? I..." Xiao Yan's gaze shifted evasively; he hadn't expected Xu Ran to uncover his deepest secret. He had never revealed this secret to anyone, treating it as his greatest personal mystery.

Yet, Xu Ran somehow knew...

"Xian Er, what do you think? If you don't want to continue the competition, I have a way to deal with that trash," Xu Ran whispered, holding Little Fairy's hand. Targeting Yao Lao was all it would take to render Xiao Yan inconsequential.

"I also want to concoct a Fourth-Grade Elixir. After I recover some Dou Qi, I can do it too," Little Fairy said, not willing to admit defeat. She clenched her fists, stubbornly determined.

She was already capable of crafting simple Fourth-Grade Elixirs. If she used a Qi Increasing Pill to quickly enhance her strength, and then concocted a Fourth-Grade Elixir, it might be sufficient.

The knowledge she had acquired was enough for her to craft Fifth-grade Elixirs.

"Xu Ran, even if I did have that kind of help, can you produce any evidence? If you have no proof, stop spouting nonsense. Besides, this competition is between Little Fairy and me. Could you step back a bit and not interfere with my performance?" Xiao Yan brazenly retorted.

Yao Lao was merely a spiritual force, impossible to be detected by others.

"Fine. Even if you have external assistance, I still believe in Little Fairy's abilities," Xu Ran said, giving Xiao Yan a deep look. He hadn't expected Xiao Yan to be so shameless. However, he was confident in Little Fairy. Perhaps the pressure would stimulate her potential.

If Little Fairy couldn't succeed, then he could effortlessly crush Yao Lao with his own soul's power, ensuring Xiao Yan would still lose.

Xiao Yan, you're still oversimplifying things.

"I've completely lost face this time," Yao Lao said, feeling utterly disgraced. He had never anticipated Xu Ran discovering him. Throughout his life, he had avoided significant blunders, but now, for Xiao Yan's sake, he was prepared to personally target a young woman.

If his old friends were to find out, he feared he would no longer be able to hold his head high in Zhongzhou.

"Master, you did promise me. Just this one time, and I'll never ask for your help again," Xiao Yan said, feeling somewhat ashamed, but he really couldn't afford to lose this time.

He couldn't continue to lose his dignity in front of Xu Ran!