181: Xun'er: How dare you question Brother Gu Fei?

“That woman from the Medicine Clan… I heard people say she always has a cold expression, as if she doesn't want anyone to approach her…”

“Exactly! She’s not even that pretty, yet she insists on acting like an ice queen!”

“Her Cultivation progress isn’t that great either; she’s far behind Xun'er…”

These Gu Clan maidens naturally knew what Xun'er was thinking at this moment, so their words were all disparaging towards the Medicine Clan woman.

“Is that so?”

Although Xun'er could detect the flattery in their words, she was still happy.

“I’ll go take a look!”

However, Xun'er was still a bit curious.

The major Ancient Races don’t interact very closely, so the sudden visit of the Medicine Clan delegation this time must have some purpose… “Hehe, I heard that Young Gu Fei, the grandson of the Black Annihilation King, once refined a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill. I wonder which Prodigy in the hall that was…”

In the main hall, while Yao Wangui was chatting with the Gu Clan Elder, his gaze swept over the young Gu Clan powerhouses in the hall, and then he asked.

“Gu Fei is not here. He has been in continuous seclusion for a year!”

Gu Nanhai shook his head and said.

“Oh?”

“Cultivating so diligently, he truly lives up to his reputation as the number one Prodigy of this era…”

Upon learning that Gu Fei was in seclusion and not present, Yao Wangui seemed a bit disappointed.

When he said Gu Fei was the number one Prodigy of this era, Yao Tian, who was beside him, had a hint of coldness flash in his eyes.

As a fellow Prodigy, he naturally didn’t want to admit he was inferior to others. Moreover, many of Gu Fei’s deeds were just rumors; he hadn’t personally witnessed Gu Fei refining a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill.

The people of the Medicine Clan have always been arrogant about Alchemy, believing no one could surpass them.

Even the so-called Medicine Ceremony held by the Pill Tower in the Central Plains, in their eyes, was merely child’s play, not worth mentioning.

“Gu Fei, at such a young age, was able to achieve such results. I wonder, which Alchemy Grandmaster was his mentor?” Yao Wangui continued to ask.

“This, I haven’t heard… Young Gu Fei might be self-taught!”

“Our Gu Clan has countless ancient texts; even the Dao of Alchemy is profoundly extensive. It’s quite normal for Gu Fei to learn the Dao of Alchemy by himself!”

Although the Gu Clan Elders also felt a little puzzled, they didn’t mind, because many of them had personally witnessed Gu Fei performing Alchemy.

“Self-taught… refining a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill just by reading ancient texts! What a joke!”

“If that’s really the case, then wouldn’t the Bloodline Power of my Medicine Clan be nothing but a decoration?”

Hearing the Gu Clan Elders’ reply, a hint of mockery appeared on Yao Tian’s lips, followed by some anger.

As a member of the Medicine Clan, he knew very well that if a person didn’t have a good mentor to guide them and impart Alchemy experience, they would absolutely be unable to comprehend Alchemy ancient texts and achieve such accomplishments through self-study.

The Gu Clan’s words, in the eyes of the Medicine Clan people, seemed like a deliberate show-off, telling them that the Yao Emperor’s Bloodline Power, passed down in the Medicine Clan, seemed to be useless… “Everyone is joking… In this old man’s opinion, Young Gu Fei must have had some kind of fortuitous encounter, meeting a reclusive expert who taught him the Dao of Alchemy, but that expert found it inconvenient to reveal his identity!”

Yao Wangui also felt that the Gu Clan’s actions were mocking their Medicine Clan Bloodline as useless, but as the Medicine Clan’s Punishment Elder, his every word and action represented the Medicine Clan, so even if that were the case, he couldn’t express overly strong opinions.

“Perhaps so!”

The Gu Clan Elders didn’t discuss it further, nodding and continuing to talk about other matters.

“Junior Yao Tian, I heard that Gu Fei once successfully refined a Ninth-Grade Treasure Pill. I wonder if I’ll have the opportunity to seek his guidance!”

At a certain moment, Yao Tian, who had been sitting and drinking in silence, finally couldn’t hold back and made a request to the Elders at the banquet.

After sitting for so long, the people of the Medicine Clan finally stated their purpose for coming.

Recently, rumors have been circulating among the major Ancient Races that Gu Fei would be the strongest Alchemist on the continent, and even the people of the Medicine Clan would be overshadowed by Gu Fei’s brilliance.

Therefore, the people of the Medicine Clan decided to come to the Gu Clan to investigate and see if Gu Fei was truly as Heaven-Defying as the rumors claimed.

“With just you, you still want to seek guidance in Alchemy from Brother Gu Fei? I advise you not to humiliate yourself!”

Just then, a clear, cold voice came from the entrance of the main hall.

Everyone turned their gaze to the hall entrance, where a green-clad woman appeared.

The speaker was Xun'er, who had rushed to this place. She had heard the doubt in Yao Tian’s words towards Gu Fei, which was why she spoke mockingly.

In the main hall, a group of Gu Clan Elders, who had initially frowned because of Yao Tian’s words, now frowned even more deeply.

Although the Medicine Clan’s action carried a slight hint of provocation, it was merely seeking guidance, which, logically and emotionally, was not a major issue; it was just a matter of rivalry among the Juniors.

However, Xun'er’s words were an undisguised insult to Yao Tian.

This would strain the relationship between the two sides.

“Whether it’s self-humiliation or not, we’ll only know if we try!”

Yao Tian’s eyes turned red, and he roared.

“Brother Gu Fei doesn’t have that much free time. He is currently in seclusion, and before that, I won’t allow anyone to disturb him!”

Xun'er completely disregarded Yao Tian’s reddened eyes and spoke to herself.

“Is Gu Fei worried about being exposed by my Medicine Clan, which is why he’s avoiding us?”

“I think that the so-called Ninth Grade Grandmaster claim is completely baseless…”

“Yao Tian, this is the Ancient World. Your words and actions represent my Medicine Clan; don’t go too far…”

Yao Tian’s words grew increasingly intense.

Fortunately, Yao Wangui’s timely telepathic warning stopped him, causing him to rein himself in.

“In that case, I will wait for him in the Ancient World. He will eventually come out of seclusion one day!”

Yao Tian calmed down and spoke coldly.

“Hehe, everyone, my Medicine Clan has no intention of questioning. This time, let’s just consider it an exchange between young people; it’s no big deal, right?”

Yao Wangui promptly added, wanting to ease the atmosphere in the main hall.

“Since Yao Tian is so interested, then let him stay a bit longer…”

Although many Gu Clan Elders were displeased with the Medicine Clan’s actions, refusing at this point would likely make the other party think they were feeling guilty.

“Since you insist on humiliating yourself, don’t regret it then…” Xun'er gave Yao Tian a cold glance, then left directly… Nine Serene Yellow Springs.

Gu Fei, as one of the parties involved in what happened in the Gu Clan’s main hall, was completely unaware of it. At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged by the Yellow Springs, and time seemed to have stopped.

The surrounding energy of heaven and earth continuously gathered towards him.

“Why is it so slow!”

Not far from Gu Fei, Zi Yan propped her chin with her hand, looking dazed.

She had long since digested the Demon Saint’s essence Blood, and at this point, had already reached the Late Stage of Four Star.