183: Chapter 183 Liu Ling's Test, Dan Family Girl

After a night of quiet cultivation, Liu Ling stood in the small courtyard the next morning, looking energetic and full of spirit.

Hun Tiandi walked out of the house and happened to see Liu Ling ready and waiting.

"Lord, I am ready!" Liu Ling spoke and gave a respectful bow. Soon after, Feng Qianyou and the others also gathered.

"Qianyou, take Liu Ling to certify his Alchemist rank. Yan Xing, go with them!"

Hun Tiandi gave the instructions with a slight smile, and the group turned to depart.

"Wudi, cultivate well and become strong as quickly as possible. The enemies we face in the future will become increasingly terrifying. If your cultivation falls behind, I will arrange for someone to take you away and find a quiet place for you to spend the rest of your life!"

He spoke slowly as he looked at the young man, General Ye Wudi, before him.

"Brother Yun, I will work hard!" General Ye Wudi's expression changed, becoming even more determined.

He turned and chose an open space, took out his black spear, and began practicing the Dou Techniques of the Heaven-Breaking Spear Art with extreme seriousness.

With a resolute face and a sturdy physique, General Ye Wudi thrust his spear with unwavering determination.

Hun Tiandi nodded slightly watching this scene. General Ye Wudi was a promising talent, and he was naturally willing to lend a hand. He could provide cultivation methods and Dou Techniques, but the actual cultivation depended on the individual.

"Lingxi, how is your cultivation of the Green Immortal Scripture progressing?" Hun Tiandi turned toward the petite girl, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"Brother Yun, the Green Immortal Scripture is obscure and difficult to understand. Lingxi is dull and has only grasped the basics, but I will work hard!"

Ye Lingxi lowered her head and murmured softly, looking like a frightened quail.

Hun Tiandi remained silent upon hearing this. With a flick of his hand, he produced a bodhi leaf; the crystalline green leaf radiated a mysterious aura.

"This is a bodhi leaf. When contemplating the Green Immortal Scripture, press it against your forehead. It will better assist your cultivation!"

"Thank you, Brother Yun!" Ye Lingxi's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement. She took the bodhi leaf and skipped back to her room.

"You think very highly of the Ye Siblings?" Lei Xuanji, who was beside him drinking spiritual wine, asked with hazy, drunken eyes and a faint, knowing smile on her flushed cheeks.

Ever since Hun Tiandi shared the spiritual wine that day, Lei Xuanji had fallen in love with it.

"It is merely providing an opportunity!" Hun Tiandi shook his head and leaned back in his chair.

Feng Qianyou and Liu Ling arrived at the assessment area.

Before them was a queue as long as a dragon. Liu Ling furrowed his brows. "With so many people, when will it be our turn?"

"Follow me!" Feng Qianyou moved forward. Under the surprised gazes of the crowd, she led them through a side passage. After passing through a long corridor, they entered a spacious room.

About a dozen people were standing in the quiet room. Their gazes landed on Liu Ling's group, sizing them up from head to toe.

"Greetings, Saintess Qianyou. May I ask what brings you here in person?" A black-robed old man appeared with a smile and gave Feng Qianyou a respectful bow.

"Elder Xing, you are too formal. I've brought a friend to assess his Alchemist rank," Feng Qianyou said calmly with a slight smile.

"Hmph, any random cat or dog can come for an assessment these days. It would be quite embarrassing if he fails!"

Before Liu Ling could speak, a sharp and annoying laugh reached his ears.

Liu Ling's expression remained indifferent. He turned his gaze toward the sound and saw a middle-aged man with a black face and triangular eyes dressed in long robes, looking at Yan Xing and himself with mockery.

Behind the middle-aged man stood a young man and a young woman. The woman in pink had a slender figure and full curves, causing the young men present to cast heated glances her way.

The woman in pink had a cold aura. Her gaze fell on Liu Ling and Yan Xing, a trace of mockery flickering in the depths of her eyes.

"That middle-aged man is from the Qiu Family..."

Liu Ling directly ignored the middle-aged man's mockery as a cold voice reached his ears.

To the left was another old man with two men and a woman following behind him. The three of them said nothing, merely glancing over before withdrawing their gazes.

They were likely from the Bai Family.

Liu Ling did not react to the group's disdain. He would deal with everything after completing his Alchemist rank assessment.

He could not let small matters spoil the big picture and disrupt his Lord's plans.

The Alchemist known as Elder Xing spoke indifferently, "Let's not waste time. Let's begin! Saintess Qianyou, isn't it a bit of a joke for you to bring an Alchemist who doesn't even have a badge to participate in the assessment..."

Before Feng Qianyou could speak, Liu Ling said calmly, "That's right. I have never received an Alchemist badge from the Pill Tower. This is also my first time here."

"Hmph..." The middle-aged man from the Qiu Family showed a look of disdain on his harsh face, and the woman in pink behind him gave Liu Ling a mocking glance.

She spoke flatly, "This is a special assessment room. Only those qualifying for Alchemist badges of the fifth tier and above are eligible to participate."

"Stop barking like a dog. If you have the ability, let's see who's superior in alchemy..."

Liu Ling's flat tone carried a hint of pity.

"Quiet, all of you. According to the rule of first-come, first-served, the Qiu Family will test first..." Elder Xing said coldly, and the room fell silent.

The young man and woman behind the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family stepped forward and gave Elder Xing a respectful bow.

"What rank are you two assessing for?" Elder Xing asked casually.

"Tier 6, Intermediate!" Elder Xing's expression shifted slightly. He waved his hand, directing them to enter Door No. 4 for the assessment.

As they walked toward Alchemy Room No. 4, they cast provocative glances at Liu Ling.

"Bai Family?" As Elder Xing spoke, the two men and one woman behind the other old man stepped out and said in unison, "Tier 6, Intermediate."

A look of pride appeared on the old man from the Bai Family's aged face as they were arranged into Alchemy Room No. 3.

"Your turn..." Elder Xing's gaze landed on Liu Ling. Instantly, everyone's eyes were on him, all filled with disdain.

Liu Ling took a step forward and looked at Elder Xing. "What is the highest rank possible?"

Elder Xing's smile froze upon hearing this, and everyone else burst out laughing.

"Tier 7, High Grade!"

Liu Ling nodded slowly and said casually, "Then Tier 7, High Grade it is!"

As soon as he spoke, the laughter in the room stopped abruptly. It became extremely quiet as they stared at him in shock.

"Heh, overestimating yourself. This is a Pill Tower assessment point, not your home..." the Qiu Family elder sneered.

Everyone was waiting to watch the show. Someone who had never even been assessed before actually wanted to test for a Tier 7 High Grade badge.

Feng Qianyou's brows furrowed slightly. Despite Liu Ling's bold words, she still felt a hint of worry.

Although the Bai Family members didn't sneer openly, they kept sizing Liu Ling up.

"Bai Family, Alchemy Room No. 3!"

"Liu Ling, Alchemy Room No. 2!"

Elder Xing spoke, "Start when you're ready!" Just as everyone was about to begin their assessments, a girl in an orange dress walked into the room.

An old man wearing a Dan Family badge on his chest walked in, followed by a young girl.

At this moment, all eyes were focused on them. The people from the Bai and Qiu families, in particular, showed a hint of trepidation when they looked at the old man.

"People from the Dan Family?"

Liu Ling looked back. He had previously seen the Dan Family's carriage crossing the sky when he arrived at the Pill Tower, but he hadn't expected to run into them in the assessment area.

It seemed the Dan Family girl behind the elder was the one here for the assessment.

"Dan Xingzi, what brings you here?" Elder Xing spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of reverence.

"Haha, a junior of the clan wishes to assess her alchemy rank, so I accompanied her!" Dan Xingzi gave a gentle smile.

"Oh? May I ask what rank she needs to assess?" Elder Xing inquired.

"Tier 7, High Grade!" the Dan Family girl behind him spoke weakly. Her face was pale, carrying a sickly look.

She did not look very old, and her features were soft and beautiful.