774: Thank you, brother, your name is well-known.

In the center of the City.

Nine pillars of raging flames stood tall, and in the midst of their encirclement sat a mysterious bronze hall.

The hall was inscribed with numerous mysterious alchemy patterns and flame totems, its Aura magnificent and extraordinary.

In front of the bronze hall were eighteen white jade plazas, each featuring a passageway leading to eighteen different assessment grounds.

On each of the eighteen plazas, over fifty young Alchemists gathered, queuing up to enter the assessment grounds one by one.

Most of these young Alchemists came from various parts of Danxuan Province.

Having obtained recommendation slots, they had come to participate in the assessment; as long as they passed successfully, they could become Disciples of the Danhe Realm.

Once one became a Disciple of the Danhe Realm, they would have a massive backer, and their identity and status would be completely transformed, earning reverence from all sides, with few daring to provoke them.

Disciples of the Danhe Realm could receive an infusion of various resources, allowing their Dao of Alchemy to advance by leaps and bounds.

If one possessed strong talent for Cultivation, they could also receive the support of Medicinal Pills, causing their cultivation base to soar.

"..."

Xie Weilou, dressed in a white robe and holding a folding fan, stood at the front of the line with a lazy expression on his face.

He examined the hall before him; this hall was not simple, as it concealed numerous Formations within.

The true entrance to the Danhe Realm was inside this hall, which contained a teleportation Formation; only by entering this hall could one enter the Danhe Realm.

Previously, while in Danwang City, he had vaguely heard rumors that there seemed to be an Exotic Fire within the Danhe Realm.

"An Exotic Fire! If I could obtain it..."

Xie Weilou toyed with his folding fan, a look of contemplation appearing in his eyes.

"Next!"

At the front of the passageway, a Disciple of the Danhe Realm looked at Xie Weilou with an expressionless face.

"..."

Xie Weilou walked forward, about to enter the passageway.

"Wait!"

Just at this moment, a clear, beautiful voice rang out.

Xie Weilou stopped his steps and looked in that direction, happening to see a woman in a celadon-colored dress, with a graceful figure and a beautiful face, walking over.

Beside her followed a young man dressed in a red robe.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Fengyi!"

The Disciple of the Danhe Realm in front of the passageway hurriedly bowed to the woman.

Feng Yiqing was the granddaughter of the Earth-Grade Alchemist Feng Qianchi of the Danhe Realm; despite her young age, she was already a Peak sixth-grade Alchemist, and held a special status within the Danhe Realm.

Feng Yiqing nodded at the Disciple, then looked at Xie Weilou with an indifferent expression: "I have a friend who needs to take the assessment first. After he finishes, you may proceed."

After speaking, she looked at the man beside her, a faint smile appearing on her face: "Heavenly Cauldron, you go ahead and take the assessment first."

Heavenly Cauldron was her friend, and at the same time, he was a member of the imperial Tian Clan; both his Dao of Alchemy and his cultivation base were unfathomable.

"..."

Heavenly Cauldron looked at Xie Weilou, his gaze tightening.

Xie Weilou's gaze fell upon Feng Yiqing, and he smiled faintly: "Young lady, I've worked hard to queue up to this point; are you asking someone to cut in line?"

Feng Yiqing raised an eyebrow: "What? Do you think there's a problem?"

Xie Weilou chuckled: "As a member of the Danhe Realm, there is absolutely no problem with you using some privileges to let someone cut in line, however... cutting my line is not allowed."

Feng Yiqing glared coldly at Xie Weilou: "Not allowed to cut your line? Could it be that you are somehow special?"

"I am indeed somewhat special."

Xie Weilou's smile deepened. He reached out, grabbed Feng Yiqing's arm, and with a gentle tug, instantly pulled her into his embrace, even taking the opportunity to pinch her waist.

"You..."

Feng Yiqing was furious, and a Cave Profound Aura permeated the air.

The Disciple of the Danhe Realm also widened his eyes. What had he just seen?

This newcomer taking the assessment actually dared to pull Senior Sister Feng Yiqing into his arms?

He actually had the audacity to take liberties with her?

He was dead!

This person was absolutely dead!

Xie Weilou ignored the pressure radiating from Feng Yiqing; he applied a slight force with his hand, pulling Feng Yiqing closer to him.

He said with a warm smile: "Young lady, you asked me just now what makes me special? Did you not notice that I am very handsome? With someone as handsome as me before your eyes, how could you have the heart to let someone cut in line?"

He closed his folding fan and gently pressed it against Feng Yiqing's snow-white chin, saying with a playful expression: "Being handsome, how could I not have privileges?"

Being held by Xie Weilou, with her neck brushed by the folding fan, Feng Yiqing suddenly felt her whole body go numb. She had never been held like this by a strange man before, and she subconsciously looked at Xie Weilou's face.

Looking closely now, she suddenly felt that this man was indeed very handsome—handsome in an evil, charming, lazy, and slightly psychopathic way.

Especially those eyes, incomparably deep and somewhat evil, carrying a magical power that seemed capable of ensnaring one's soul...

For a moment, Feng Yiqing felt her heartbeat go awry, as if electric currents were surging through her body, making it difficult to mobilize the spiritual power within her.

She immediately collected herself, gritted her teeth, and hurriedly pushed Xie Weilou away, retreating three steps.

"Is... is being handsome so amazing?"

Feng Yiqing was annoyed. She looked at Heavenly Cauldron beside her and said: "This Heavenly Cauldron beside me is a member of the imperial Tian Clan..."

"The imperial Tian Clan?"

Xie Weilou glanced at Heavenly Cauldron and said indifferently: "So what if he's from the Tian Clan? Who doesn't have a background?"

"Hmph!"

Feng Yiqing stared at Xie Weilou.

Looking closely, this person had an extraordinary temperament; perhaps his background was indeed not simple. She frowned and said: "What background do you have? Tell me about it."

Xie Weilou opened his folding fan, waved it gently, and said nonchalantly: "This Young Master is the Number One Romantic of the Eastern Wasteland!"

Feng Yiqing: "..."

Xie Weilou shook his head: "You haven't heard of it because you are too weak, but this person beside you must have heard of my great name. Just ask him one question: does he dare to cut in line in front of me?"

Feng Yiqing subconsciously looked at Heavenly Cauldron.

Heavenly Cauldron was silent for a second, then cupped his hands toward Xie Weilou: "Brother Xie, your reputation is like thunder to my ears. Brother Xie, please go first!"

As a member of the Tian Clan, he naturally had heard of Xie Weilou's great name, and had even seen his portrait.

After all, this guy was being hunted by the Myriad Sword Holy Land, and his portrait was on many of the Myriad Sword Holy Land's wanted posters.

This guy was a ruthless person and not someone to be trifled with. He had come to the Danhe Realm this time for other tasks, so there was no need to provoke this person.

"..."

Feng Yiqing was stunned for a second.

Xie Weilou looked at Feng Yiqing, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "Next time, remember this Young Master's advice: when looking at a man, look at his face first, then his abs, and finally his heart. As for his background, don't look at it too much; otherwise, a woman who is too snobbish is very unlikable!"

After saying this, he swaggered into the passageway.

When encountering the rudeness of a passerby, what should one do?

Slap their face?

Massacre them?

Those are old tricks.

Young Master Xie leads by example: one should use a man's infinite charm to conquer and reform. When you reform a bad woman, you will find yourself exceptionally mighty and heroic!

"Th-th-this..."

The Disciple stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded. This person had taken liberties with Senior Sister Feng Yiqing, and he was actually fine?

No wonder he dared to call himself the Number One Romantic of the Eastern Wasteland; he truly had some skill in conquering women. The Disciple couldn't help but show an expression of admiration.

Feng Yiqing stood frozen in place, muttering to herself: "Was he saying that I am very snobbish?"

Now that she thought about it, it suddenly seemed like what the other party said had a little bit of truth to it...

Feng Yiqing looked at Heavenly Cauldron: "Do you know this person? What exactly is his background?"

Heavenly Cauldron shook his head: "I don't know him! However, everyone is here for the assessment, so there's no need to offend anyone, and besides, cutting in line is indeed impolite!"

As he spoke, he stood directly in the spot where Xie Weilou had been just moments ago.

The person behind him: "..."

Damn your grandmother, what about the politeness you were talking about? Where is the politeness?