Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

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"Sigh."

Yao Lao knew he had been exposed to Lord Xu Ran's observation.

Powerful alchemists all possess extremely strong Soul Power, being able to detect him was a matter of course.

"I haven't done anything in my life that weighs on my conscience. I can only help you this once; if such a thing happens again, our mentor-disciple relationship will be severed." Yao Lao's expression was very serious.

He was truly disappointed in Xiao Yan now. Had it not been for Xu Ran, Xiao Yan's performance had been passable. He managed to maintain his fighting spirit through numerous trials, which was indeed satisfactory to Yao Lao. However, in other aspects, Xiao Yan's performance was dreadful. Just at the sight of Xu Ran, he seemed like a completely different person.

Xu Ran had now truly become Xiao Yan's nightmare.

"Teacher, I promise that such a thing will never happen again." Feeling the change in Yao Lao's attitude towards him, Xiao Yan was distressed, beginning to feel insecure.

Now Yao Lao was his only hope. Without Yao Lao, he would never have the chance to contend with Xu Ran in his lifetime.

He absolutely could not lose Yao Lao.

Moreover, in these days, Yao Lao had taught him many things like an elder. In his heart, Yao Lao was second only to his father.

"Xu Ran, it's all your fault. If it weren't for you, Yao Lao would never have had a rift with me." Xiao Yan once again blamed Xu Ran for his resentment. Xiao Yan's thoughts had become twisted.

After the medicinal ingredients were prepared, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yao Lao began to concoct the elixirs.

Fokelan and Master Oto were watching Xiao Yan's movements very carefully.

They were astonished to find Xiao Yan's alchemy technique was completely different from his previous clumsiness, it was as if he had suddenly become a different person. His alchemy, flowing smoothly like drifting clouds and flowing water, was akin to art, leaving everyone in the hall dumbfounded.

They could never have imagined that such a simple First-Grade Alchemist examination could escalate to this degree.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian were competing in alchemy, and it had progressed to the point of starting to concoct Fourth-Grade Elixirs.

"It's simply unbelievable!"

"Xiao Yan can actually concoct Fourth-Grade Elixirs. My God, how young is he? But I always feel there's something strange about Xiao Yan." Fokelan frowned.

"Have you noticed it too? Although Xiao Yan was able to concoct Second-Grade Elixirs, his technique had never reached such a transcendent level. If Xiao Yan really could concoct Fourth-Grade Elixirs, why did he seem so desperate after seeing Xiao Yi Xian concoct a Third-Grade Elixir?"

"And now, Xiao Yan doesn't at all seem like a young man; his movements and demeanor are more like those of an old man." analyzed Master Oto. He felt there was definitely something off about Xiao Yan, but at the moment it was indeed Xiao Yan who was concocting the elixirs.

"The one currently concocting the elixirs is indeed not Xiao Yan, but someone else concocting on his behalf," explained Xu Ran leisurely.

"Lord Xu Ran, what do you mean by that?" Both Fokelan and Master Oto adopted a stance of seeking guidance. Xue Mei and Fei Lin also looked at Xu Ran curiously. They were very surprised; indeed, following such a powerful figure, one could learn a lot of true knowledge.

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"Xiao Yan registered his master's name when he entered, calling him Yao Lao, right?" Xu Ran asked.

"Indeed, we have never heard of such an Alchemy Master in the Jia Ma Empire. Logically, someone capable of mentoring such a monstrously talented individual must also be an extremely formidable alchemist," someone responded.

"Yao Lao is not from around here; it's natural you haven't heard of him. All you need to know is that Yao Lao is one of the strongest alchemists of our time. Due to some accidents, Yao Lao now only possesses his Soul Power and is hidden within Xiao Yan's body," Xu Ran explained.

"There's actually such a thing? No wonder Xiao Yan suddenly changed so much. It must be that Yao Lao controlling his body," a dead person trembled with shock. However, they also knew that such powerful beings are hard to kill; as long as the soul remains, they have the chance to rise again.

And Yao Lao was clearly one such person.

"Lord Xu Ran, if that's the case, Xiao Yan should be considered cheating. What should we do…" Fokelan asked respectfully. Though Yao Lao sounded mysterious, after all, he was only left with his soul, while Xu Ran was a truly powerful Alchemy Master. Naturally, he was inclined to cater to Xu Ran.

"No need. Let's just see. I believe Little Fairy won't disappoint me. Her alchemy skills are second to none; she just lacks some experience and strength," Xu Ran said as he looked at Xiao Yi Xian, his eyes becoming gentler. This caused Xue Mei and Feilin to not help but feel envious. To gain favor from Lord Xu Ran was perhaps the most joyous thing for a woman.

"Xu Ran. I will definitely win," Xiao Yi Xian regained her confidence with Xu Ran's encouraging gaze. No matter what tricks Xiao Yan employed, she, Xiao Yi Xian, would not fear Xiao Yan.

She possessed so many exquisite alchemy skills in her mind, convinced that she could definitely concoct a Fourth-Grade Elixir.

Thinking this, Xiao Yi Xian regained her composure and began to prepare her own elixirs.

This time, Xiao Yi Xian was more serious than ever, her beauty enhanced by her deep concentration. A focused man is very charming, and the same holds true for women: a woman deep in concentration is equally dazzling!

Gradually, wafts of elixir fragrance permeated the hall.

Yao Lao successfully concocted an entry-level Fourth-Grade Elixir.

Looking at this elixir, Yao Lao felt untroubled, even ashamed. He felt particularly embarrassed seeing Xiao Yi Xian so engrossed in alchemy.

Had he, Yao Chen, really misjudged someone?

Was Xiao Yan the second him?

Although Xiao Yan had not betrayed him yet, judging by Xiao Yan's current character, would he not harbor evil intentions once he grew stronger and discovered the powerful Strange Fire Yao Chen possessed? After all, the Cultivation Technique Xiao Yan practiced required the continuous fusion of mighty flames.

"I have successfully concocted it. If Little Fairy also manages to concoct a Fourth-Grade Elixir, I will not intervene to help you anymore," Yao Lao said calmly. This one time was already him swallowing his pride to concoct.

If he continued to flaunt his seniority, bullying a young girl, even he would look down on himself.

"This one Fourth-Grade Elixir is enough! Little Fairy will never be able to concoct a Fourth-Grade Elixir!"

"Little Fairy is so young; it's impossible for her to be that monstrous. Even with Xu Ran's assistance, it's not possible. Xu Ran is also human, not a god; how could he possibly help Little Fairy become an alchemy expert so quickly."

In reality, Xiao Yan was also feeling uncertain. Previously, Xiao Yi Xian kept creating miracles, proving him wrong. Now, he had completely lost the confidence he once had.