Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 156 Tang Wan

Although Du Fan had suggested to the Maple Leaf Sect Master that they could use the Seven Star Merchant Alliance's teleportation array, which would allow them to reach the Seven Star Alliance headquarters faster and save a lot of spirit stones.

However, the Maple Leaf Sect Master politely declined. This ceremony was extremely formal, and even though the Qixia Sect and the Seven Star Merchant Alliance had always been on good terms, it was impossible to tarnish the sect's reputation at such a time in order to save time and spirit stones.

Sitting on the giant ship, Du Fan felt a little uneasy, because this time it was not the Maple Leaf Sect Master who was leading the team, but a Supreme Elder. Since he was a Supreme Elder, he was naturally a Nascent Soul expert, and it was said that he was even at the mid-stage.

Because of Xiao Yan, Du Fan instinctively had a respectful but distant attitude towards Nascent Soul beings. Therefore, as soon as he boarded the giant ship, he went directly into his private room and never came out again.

The Qixia Sect members experienced several teleportation arrays from their sect's strongholds during their journey, and finally arrived at Qiyuan City in Jiangling Kingdom, the headquarters of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, half a month later.

Almost all large and medium-sized cities have restrictions on flight, and super-large cities like Qiyuan City are no exception. Therefore, the giant ship of Qixia Sect slowly landed outside the city gate, and more than a hundred disciples of Qixia Sect walked out from it.

The first person was a beautiful woman dressed in a purple palace gown. She had a graceful figure and a delicate face. In particular, her eyes were dark and bright, like stars, giving people an indescribable sense of depth and mystery.

This woman is none other than Tang Wan, a renowned Nascent Soul cultivator and the Supreme Elder of the Qixia Sect, who is famous throughout the Central Continent.

Behind Tang Wan were ten Golden Core elders led by the Maple Leaf Sect Master, and of course, there was a special figure standing alongside them, Du Fan.

Following them were over a hundred Foundation Establishment stage deacons and Qi Refining stage disciples.

Not far in front of the Qixia Sect members, three figures were already standing there. Du Fan only glanced at the one in front before lowering his head, not daring to meet her gaze. It was none other than Xiao Yan.

Behind him, one was Qiao Jiangnan, an acquaintance of Du Fan, and the other was someone he didn't recognize, but he figured he was probably a Golden Core cultivator.

"Sister Xiao, given your status, why did you personally come out to greet us? We can just go in directly." Tang Wan was overjoyed upon seeing Xiao Yan and spoke up happily.

"If it were any other sect, I would naturally not need to concern myself with it. However, since it is the fellow Daoists of Qixia Sect, especially Sister Wan'er who is personally leading the team, how could I not personally greet them?" Xiao Yan said with a slight smile and a pleasant expression.

"Sister Xiao, it's been so many years since we last met, and I've missed you terribly," Tang Wan said with a sweet smile, taking a few steps forward and taking Xiao Yan's hands in hers.

"Yes, it's been quite a few years. I've been so busy with worldly affairs that I haven't been able to find time to visit you. Please don't blame me." Xiao Yan's expression was gentle, with a faint smile.

These two stunning beauties exchanged pleasantries in front of everyone, appearing to be close sisters.

The Golden Core elders present stepped forward to offer a brief greeting, then quickly withdrew, stood solemnly, and wisely kept quiet.

They all knew that Elder Tang and Vice Alliance Leader Xiao had a special relationship. This was the main reason why Xiao Yan had recommended Du Fan to the Qixia Sect back then.

"Sister Wan'er, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go back to the main alliance first, and then we can have a proper chat." After a short while, Xiao Yan glanced at Du Fan intentionally or unintentionally and said this.

Tang Wan and the others from Qixia Sect naturally had no objections.

Upon seeing this, Qiao Jiangnan didn't need Xiao Yan to give any instructions. He took a step forward and, with a flick of his hand, took out a blue disc the size of a bowl. The disc was covered with dense, tiny runes, forming a miniature array.

Qiao Jiangnan flicked his arm and tossed the blue disc into the air, then cast several spells into it. In no time, the disc suddenly shone with a bright blue light, followed by a series of deep booming sounds.

A few breaths later, the object began to fade within the blue light, eventually disappearing and merging into it. This transformed the blue light into a tangible blue ball of light, which then spread rapidly, eventually forming a magic array several tens of feet in size before crashing to the ground.

"Let's go. This formation will teleport us directly to the main alliance's territory." Xiao Yan said calmly, then flicked her robe and stepped into the formation first.

Tang Wan smiled slightly, moved, and followed Xiao Yan into the magic array.

Next, whether it was Qiao Jiangnan and his companion from the Seven Star Merchant Alliance or the people from the Qixia Sect, they all stepped in without hesitation upon seeing this scene.

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With seven days to go before the Grand Alchemy Competition, the Qixia Sect members were arranged to stay in a beautifully landscaped complex of pavilions, where spiritual tea and fruits were provided in abundance.

Upon arriving at the Seven Star Alliance, Xiao Yan immediately pulled Tang Wan away, not even glancing at Du Fan. Du Fan was delighted, hoping the two women would talk as much as possible, so that Xiao Yan would pay less attention to him.

Du Fan didn't want to cause any more trouble for this woman before heading to Jizhou.

However, reality often doesn't go as planned. On the sixth day, Xiao Yan sent someone to summon Du Fan to the Azure Dragon Hall.

At this moment, two stunningly beautiful women sat at the head of the main hall. One of them was Xiao Yan, who instilled fear in Du Fan, and the other was Tang Wan, the Supreme Elder of the Qixia Sect, who had a smiling face.

"Junior Du Fan greets Vice Alliance Leader Xiao and Elder Tang."

Upon seeing this, Du Fan didn't dare to breathe loudly. He quickly bowed deeply, adopting an extremely humble posture, for fear of displeasing the woman. Of course, besides fearing her, he also had other reasons.

"Stop acting all timid, do you think I'm going to eat you up?" Xiao Yan glanced at Du Fan, a surge of anger welling up inside her.

How could she not see Du Fan's current cultivation level? In the end, she had lost the bet. She was a hundred times unwilling to let Du Fan leave Zhongzhou, but being proud and arrogant, she really couldn't bring herself to go back on her word, especially when facing a junior.

For a moment, Xiao Yan felt a bit flustered. She hadn't felt this way in many years. In the past, she was always the one making others uncomfortable, and no one dared to make her suffer.

Tang Wan, who seemed to be aware of the situation, noticed the awkward atmosphere between the two and smiled before asking, "Elder Du, is there something you want to say to Sister Xiao?"

Upon hearing this, Du Fan steeled his resolve and gritted his teeth, saying, "Vice Alliance Leader Xiao, you made a one-year agreement with me to urge me to cultivate diligently. How could I not know your good intentions towards me?"

The younger generation's respect and gratitude for Vice Alliance Leader Xiao is like a surging river, never-ending.

"I know the best way to repay you is to improve my own cultivation, so after returning, I dared not slack off in the slightest and worked hard day and night to cultivate. Finally, I lived up to Vice Alliance Leader Xiao's high expectations..."

Hearing the other party's incessant words, Xiao Yan's face turned pale with anger, her beautiful eyes flashing with malice. With a cold snort and a flick of her sleeve, she shouted:

"Alright, you don't need to flatter me. I have to admit that your advancement to the fifth level of Qi Refining within a year has greatly exceeded my expectations."

However, our agreement wasn't just about this one thing. If you can make me proud in the upcoming Alchemy Competition, I'll grant your request regarding Ji Province!

Du Fan was initially startled, but then overjoyed. However, he was very sensible and immediately shut his mouth, his expression extremely humble, not daring to show the slightest hint of pride.

Tang Wan covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at Du Fan with great interest. She thought the little guy was really cute, and even Sister Xiao had suffered a minor setback in front of this kid.

"But Du Fan, how do you plan to make me look good at the Alchemy Competition?" Xiao Yan calmed herself down, narrowed her eyes, and said in a deep voice.

Du Fan was speechless. This woman was clearly trying to get back at him. He sighed, naturally not wanting to make a fool of himself by revealing his thoughts. Quickly changing his mind, he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting and said:

"I am foolish and ignorant; I would appreciate it if Vice Alliance Leader Xiao could instruct me on this matter."

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, her eyebrows furrowed, and she slowly, deeply took a breath. Suddenly, she opened her mouth and shouted sharply:

"Hmph! I knew you were useless. Do I really need to teach you something this simple?! Did a donkey kick your brain or whip it?! I have no idea what you're thinking about all day. What's the difference between your head and a chamber pot...?"

"As expected..." Du Fan grinned inwardly, but outwardly he was obsequious, nodding and bowing repeatedly in agreement...

Tang Wanyu's face flushed red, and her body trembled slightly. It took a great deal of willpower to suppress her laughter.

After a short while, Xiao Yan finally stopped, took a sip of the spiritual tea on the table, glanced at Du Fan who had been thoroughly berated by her, and felt much better. She then spoke with a softened expression:

"Don't worry, I won't push you into a fire pit."

I have prepared some neutralizing herbs without spiritual properties for you. During the competition, you only need to slightly activate the earth fire and pretend to refine pills.

Even if your alchemy skills are terrible, you shouldn't be unable to make pills from ordinary herbs, right? Then you can take the opportunity to drip a drop of so-called pill essential oil onto the pill.

For this alchemy competition, I plan to have you refine Qi-refining pills and ginseng Qi-refining pills. However, you will need to bring this up yourself. Don't give me that look. Don't think I don't know that you've already researched ginseng Qi-refining oil.

"Of course, the Grand Alchemy Competition can't just involve refining low-grade pills. I've also prepared a few high-grade pills for you. Unless you're completely stupid, you should understand what I mean."