448: Pharmacopoeia begins!

Medicine Mountain is a crucial area of the Yao Clan, belonging to its core region. At this moment, the Elders, Disciples, and even the Elder of Punishments, who are the masters of the Yao Clan, were all kneeling on the ground.

The impact of thousands of people kneeling simultaneously is difficult to describe in words.

All the guests who came to the Yao Clan looked towards the peak of the mountain.

There, a man and a woman stood proudly with serene expressions, like a celestial couple.

“How domineering! As expected of the number one power in Central Plains, it makes one yearn to join.”

“Yao Wangui’s actions were indeed excessive. In front of the Alliance Leader Lin of the Cultivation Alliance, he actually tried to step on someone from the Cultivation Alliance. Doesn’t he know his own limits?”

“That old fellow is used to being arrogant. Alliance Leader Lin is a ruthless person who even dared to confront Soul Emperor directly. The Yao Clan Leader wants to save Face, heh~”

“After the Medicine Ceremony, I want to go to the Cultivation Alliance to learn more. If the treatment is good, I also want to join the Cultivation Alliance.”

The guests were deeply captivated by the scene of Lin Xiu ruthlessly putting Yao Wangui in his place right in front of Yao Dan, whispering and discussing it with those beside them.

In another part of the sky, a white-haired Elder in a white robe arrived, treading through the air.

Yao Dan looked at the vast expanse of the square where people were kneeling and a somber look flashed in his eyes.

“Yao Wangui, disrespectful to guests, banish him from Medicine Mountain for ten years!”

Even though he was unwilling, Yao Dan could only endure the many gazes and pass judgment on Yao Wangui.

He had already discovered that Lin Xiu’s strength had increased since their first meeting in the Demon Fire Space and later at the Ancient Clan meeting.

This time, even he felt a great deal of pressure!

That fellow, a Five-Star Dou Sheng, dared to attack Soul Emperor back then. If he were to confront him directly now, he would definitely gain no advantage.

Fortunately, Dou Qi strength and Alchemist strength are not strongly related.

Yao Dan wanted to stabilize Lin Xiu and then regain Face in the Medicine Ceremony competition.

“Clan Leader Yao Dan is fair in rewards and punishments. Lin Xiu was presumptuous just now.”

Hearing his words, Lin Xiu smiled faintly and withdrew his Soul Power.

Those Yao Clan Elders and Disciples, feeling a lightness in their bodies, hurriedly got up from the ground, looking at their Clan Chief with a mix of urgency and anger.

“Didn’t the Iron Guards hear me? Immediately take Yao Wangui away.”

Yao Dan didn’t even want to look at Yao Wangui, this fellow who was good for nothing but causing trouble.

Doesn't he understand the principle that one should look at the owner before beating his dog?

To provoke trouble in front of Lin Xiu, he really didn't know what was in his head.

“Alliance Leader Lin Xiu, Elder Wan Huo has a reckless temper. I apologize for what happened just now. It is due to our Yao Clan’s poor management. Please do not take it to heart, both of you.”

Elder Wan Huo also inwardly cursed Yao Wangui, then smiled apologetically and invited Lin Xiu and Little Fairy Doctor to take their seats.

“It's understandable. It’s normal for a large group of people to be difficult to manage, and your Yao Clan has developed for so many years, so it's inevitable that some old stubborn people will appear.”

Lin Xiu replied indifferently.

The seats arranged for the two by the Yao Clan were extremely prominent, only slightly inferior to that of the Yao Clan Chief. This was already the best position any guest could enjoy.

As soon as they sat down, Yao Dan proactively walked over again to speak with Lin Xiu.

After they chatted for a few sentences, Yao Dan, as the Clan Chief, had to attend to other guests, so he excused himself and left.

“He seems very afraid that you’ll just leave.”

Little Fairy Doctor waited until the other party left before lowering her voice and saying into Lin Xiu’s ear.

Lin Xiu nodded, “Yao Dan knows that he is not my opponent in terms of combat strength, so he is trying to regain some Face for the Yao Clan through alchemy.”

Little Fairy Doctor looked a little worried upon hearing this, “As the Yao Clan Leader, his Alchemist strength must not be low. Do you have confidence?”

“Of course I do.”

Lin Xiu showed a confident smile.

Due to the recent incident, Xiao Yan and Yao Chen also benefited, their seats being next to Lin Xiu and Little Fairy Doctor.

Although he had just experienced a targeted attack, Xiao Yan had clearly forgotten the unpleasantness and was curiously and excitedly examining the layout of the Medicine Ceremony of the Yao Clan.

Suddenly, a rich medicinal scent wafted out, and a figure sat on a Medicine Cauldron, flashing several times, quickly approaching the Medicine Mountain area.

“Oh, it’s actually him. I didn’t expect even this Senior to appear at this Medicine Ceremony…”

Xiao Yan was observing the person when his teacher's voice, full of surprise, sounded in his ear.

He turned his head and said, “Teacher, who is that person? Is he very powerful?”

Yao Chen nodded and said, “He is considered a very old Senior in the Alchemist world. People call him Old Man Shen Nong.”

On Medicine Mountain, smelling this Qi, Yao Dan turned to look, a smile appearing on his Face, “Heh heh, you old fellow, you’re still alive.”

“I heard you were willing to participate in alchemy, so naturally I couldn’t resist and had to come out of seclusion.”

Old Man Shen Nong wore a simple hemp robe, holding a staff woven from medicinal herbs, adorned with various bottles and jars, which jingled as he rose from the Medicine Cauldron.

He put away his Medicine Cauldron, his bright eyes scanning everyone present, “I haven't appeared for many years, and I didn't expect so many excellent young people with strength to emerge in Central Plains. There are even a few who have reached the Soul Emperor Realm Great Perfection… Eh, your Soul has stepped into the Emperor Realm?”

Old Man Shen Nong's gaze had always been calm, but when it swept over Lin Xiu, it suddenly paused, flashing with surprise, “So young, yet able to Cultivate to the Emperor Realm, how rare.”

“Old fellow, that is the renowned Alliance Leader of the Cultivation Alliance in Central Plains today.”

Yao Dan said with a faint smile.

In his seat, Lin Xiu, being stared at by many gazes, stood up and cupped his hands towards the old man, “Lin Xiu greets Senior.”

“So you are Lin Xiu. Excellent, excellent. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your name and are a talented individual.”

A look of realization flashed across Old Man Shen Nong’s Face; he had clearly heard of Lin Xiu’s deeds, “Young man, are you participating in this Medicine Ceremony?”

“Clan Leader Yao Dan is so generous, and there are so many people in my Cultivation Alliance behind me eagerly awaiting, so naturally I must contend for them.”

Lin Xiu smiled slightly.

“Good lad, it seems you are very confident. It’s been many years since I competed with such an outstanding young person as you.”

Old Man Shen Nong clicked his tongue. This young fellow was almost treating the Medicine Ceremony as a place to stock up. Was he truly confident in his own strength, or simply young and therefore reckless?

“Old fellow, quickly take your seat. The Medicine Ceremony is about to begin at the auspicious time.”

Yao Dan urged with a smile, a hint of unnaturalness flashing in his eyes.

Old Man Shen Nong had a great influence in the Alchemist world. If he were to praise the people of his Yao Clan profusely, Yao Dan would naturally be willing to postpone the start time of the Medicine Ceremony.

But this fellow was actually full of praise for an outsider on his Yao Clan’s territory.

Where would the young generation of their Yao Clan put their Face?

Although Yao Dan also understood in his heart that among the current young generation of the Yao Clan, let alone being compared with Lin Xiu, there were probably few Disciples who could even compete with Xiao Yan on the same stage.

But this was no reason for Old Man Shen Nong to praise the other party so much.

Otherwise, once the Medicine Ceremony ended and all the news spread, wouldn't it all be news beneficial to Lin Xiu and the Cultivation Alliance?

Yao Dan did not want to see this outcome. Spending such a great value to host the Medicine Ceremony, he never intended to be a stepping stone for others.

Old Man Shen Nong smiled and chose a seat to sit down.

Stepping forward slowly, Yao Dan composed himself, his expression solemn as he scanned everyone present, then slowly spoke, his calm voice reverberating like muffled thunder across the heavens and earth.

“The time has come, the Medicine Ceremony begins!”

A cheer erupted, and then the Yao Clan Elders and Disciples entered the arena one after another.

The Medicine Ceremony was divided into a prelude and the main event. The opening primarily showcased the alchemy abilities of the younger generation, who competed against each other.

At the same time, there would also be talented Alchemists from Central Plains participating in challenges.

Lin Xiu watched the competition, which seemed like child's play, with little interest.

Little Fairy Doctor, on the other hand, watched with great relish, occasionally tugging Lin Xiu’s arm to ask him to explain things she didn’t understand.