Just like the cold-faced examiner said, after today's test ended, the news about Ling Xian's two purple lines began to circulate around.
Perhaps it was because the gathering of alchemists attracted far too much attention, the moment this news spread, it created a storm. Within a short period of an hour, everyone in the City of Dan heard about it.
After merely a few breaths of time, he passed the initial test and acquired the highest score. Then, he displayed his prowess in the second test and acquired another purple line.
How shocking of an event was this?
Most of the people were dumbfounded. They didn't expect at all that there would be an alchemy prodigy with two purple marks in the second round of the exam.
Remember that the famous alchemy geniuses don't even need to participate in the initial test. They can directly enter the Realm of Alchemy as seeded contestants. In other words, most of the people who participated in the test were not famous and were not strong.
Of course, this was the case for most people.
After all, every single time an alchemy competition is held, a few dark horses will emerge and shock the world.
Without a doubt, Ling Xian was the dark horse of this year's gathering. His results were far too dazzling and he outshone all the other alchemists who participated in the initial test.
He truly was like the Sun in the sky, shining for miles!
Therefore, everyone in the City of Dan was in awe. As much as they were shocked, they also had high expectations. They had high hopes for Ling Xian's performance after he enters the Realm of Alchemy.
Because from a certain perspective, Ling Xian was the same as everyone else. He had no background and earned his two purple lines based on his own capabilities.
This was obvious. If he had a background, then he wouldn't have participated in the initial test and would've entered the Realm of Alchemy right away.
Therefore, the citizens of the City of Dan treated him as a form of hope. They hoped that he would enter the finals like a dark horse and win the winning title!
Even some gambling houses in the City of Dan added Ling Xian's name to the list. However, his ranking was very low and he was ranked last.
After all, he shined at the beginning of the test and earned two purple lines. However, compared to the young alchemists who have been famous for a long time, he was still a step behind.
Therefore, some gambling houses put his name at the bottom of the list. No matter what, to be able to enter a gambling house was already a very difficult thing.
If he was an incompetent person, he wouldn't even be qualified to let those big shots know about him, let alone enter the gambling house.
Ling Xian, with his outstanding alchemy skills, acquired this right and took the first step towards becoming famous in the City of Dan.
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At this moment, the sun had just risen, shedding a faint golden light onto the Street of Strange Medicine.
On the second floor of the Nothing for Sale store, Ling Xian and Hong Yan Xin stood shoulder to shoulder as they quietly watched the Sun rise.
The atmosphere was peaceful and tranquil.
After a long while, Hong Yan Xin finally spoke and broke the silence.
"I heard that you've already made it onto the rankings of the major gambling houses, and you're ranked last."
"Gambling?"
Ling Xian frowned and shook his head, "The last one. Interesting, interesting."
"I think it's very interesting too."
Hong Yan Xin shifted her gaze towards Ling Xian. Her eyes were full of shock, "I really didn't think you would shine so brilliantly at the beginning of the test and acquire two purple lines."
Ling Xian faintly smiled and did not say anything.
"At first, I simply thought you had two treasures. I didn't think your alchemy skills would be this strong as well." Hong Yan Xin smiled brightly as she stared at Ling Xian. She felt like he was shrouded by a layer of fog and she could no longer see through him.
"I don't think I've ever said that I don't know alchemy."
Ling Xian said softly. He was someone who brewed a perfect foundational Dan. If he doesn't know alchemy, then nobody in this world does.
"It's probably my first impression. I thought you had a strong cultivation level and that there's no way you know alchemy."
Hong Yan Xin smiled, her eyes were full of anticipation, "Originally, I just wanted you to help me get that flower and that item. I didn't think you would have the ability to win."
Noticing the anticipation in Hong Yan Xin's eyes, Ling Xian frowned, "What do you want me to do now?"
"How smart. I didn't even say it out loud and you already guessed that I have a favor to ask." Hong Yan Xin complimented, "Actually, it's not really a request. I think you are also coveting the winning seat." "That's right." Ling Xian nodded.
"The word 'after' sounds harsh to my ears. It makes it sound like I am plotting against you for the winning seat." Ling Xian said softly, not liking what Hong Yan Xin was saying.
"Okay, then I will use another word."
Hong Yan Xin didn't think much of it and smiled, "I think you want the winning seat as well."
"That's still not accurate." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up, "You should say that I have to win the winning seat."
Hearing this, Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with strangeness. She was silent for a long time before she said, "You sure are confident."
"I have never lacked for that." Ling Xian softly grinned. His confidence was comparable to that of the Sun.
"But why do I feel like you are being conceited?"
Hong Yan Xin teased, "You have to understand that the gathering of the alchemists only happens once every 10 years. Every time, it attracts large amounts of geniuses. The title of the winning seat is very valuable and the difficulty level is very high as well. It is not that easy to win. "
"Especially this time, the descendants of the five clans are all very capable. There are also the geniuses from all the different forces in Yuezhou. There is also the monster who once shocked the entire City of Dan."
The corner of Hong Yan Xin's lips curled up and she revealed a mocking smile, "This gathering of alchemists will for sure be a battle between tigers and dragons. You are being far too conceited."
"Confidence and conceit are only one word apart. Using the result to determine which is the most accurate method."
Ling Xian softly grinned, feeling far too lazy to argue with Hong Yan Xin about this, "If I don't win the winning seat, then I am being conceited. But if I win, then I am confident. I am very confident. "
"You are right."
Hong Yan Xin looked at Ling Xian deeply, her eyes were flickering with color. She really didn't think that the young man before her would be so confident. Plus, his confidence infected her.
Especially after remembering that he had the two treasures of alchemy, she was even more convinced.
"What a confident Heaven's Favorite. I can't wait for the moment you win the winning seat."
Hong Yan Xin smiled brightly. Then, she suddenly remembered something and her smile turned cold, "If you really win the winning seat, then you can help me attack the Hong Clan."
"The surname Hong is a rare one. I knew you were related to the Hong Clan." Ling Xian grinned, not at all surprised.
The moment he heard Hong Yan Xin's name, he had his suspicions. After all, the surname Hong was a rare one. Since she appeared in the City of Dan, it was hard for people not to connect the dots.
"You sure are smart." Hong Yan Xin spoke softly, "That's right. I am a member of the Hong Clan. However, I have betrayed my clan."
"You can betray your clan?" Ling Xian shook his head with a smile, "If you can really cut off your family ties, then you wouldn't be using the surname Hong."
"You are wrong."
Hong Yan Xin's face was as cold as ice. She said in a cold voice, "I am still using this surname because I want to constantly remind myself not to forget the pain the Hong Clan has caused me."
Ling Xian frowned. He knew very little about the Hong Clan. He only knew that it was one of the five controlling clans. Whether it was in terms of capabilities or alchemy, they were all very powerful.
"Someone with a story."
Sighing, Ling Xian didn't want to delve into Hong Yan Xin's past and he was too lazy to find out.
"I just hope that you can win the winning seat and embarrass the Hong Clan." Hong Yan Xin's face was frosty. Other than hatred in her eyes, there was also helplessness.
"Winning the winning seat has nothing to do with the Hong Clan's reputation." Ling Xian shook his head. He didn't think that winning the winning seat would embarrass the Hong Clan.
"No, it's possible."
Hong Yan Xin was very certain, "During the last gathering, the Hong Clan won the winning seat. The one before that was also the Hong Clan. This year, the Hong Clan must be determined to win three times in a row. "
Pausing, she continued, "If you win the winning seat and ruin the Hong Clan's plan to win three times in a row, the Clan will for sure lose face."
"Now that you put it that way, it does make sense." Ling Xian softly grinned, "But this isn't something I can decide. Maybe the Hong Clan doesn't even care."
"How can they not care?" Hong Yan Xin smiled in disdain, "I know the Hong Clan better than anyone. They value their reputation more than anything else."
"If it's important, then so be it. It has nothing to do with me." Ling Xian softly smiled, "I will do what I want to do. As for whether or not the Hong Clan will lose face, that will depend on your luck."
"Okay, let's stop this question."
Waving his hand, Ling Xian stopped Hong Yan Xin, who was about to say something else, "There are still 10 days until the gathering officially begins. I need to use this time to practice alchemy."
Then, he turned around and walked towards his stone room.
The alchemists at this year's gathering were far better than before. There were as many powerhouses as there were clouds and geniuses were everywhere. Even for someone as powerful as Ling Xian, he didn't dare to be reckless.
After all, it's been a few years since he brewed a Dan. He was getting rusty. Though in 10 short days, he might not be able to achieve results, it was better than doing nothing.
Therefore, he decided to use these 10 years to practice alchemy and study Liao Cang Qiong's inheritance.
"This young man is so young, yet his cultivation level is already at the advanced stage of the completion level. Based on what I can sense, he is still at the undefeatable realm."
Watching the skinny silhouette disappear, Hong Yan Xin's eyes flickered and she mumbled to herself, "His alchemy skills are also extraordinary. Not only does he possess the Godly Fire that alchemists dream of, but he also possesses the Essence of Herbalism, the only one in the world. Maybe he really will win the winning seat. "
"If that's the case, then there will be a good show to watch."
Hong Yan Xin's eyes flashed with anticipation. She wasn't sure if she was hoping for Ling Xian to win the title or if she was hoping to use this to embarrass the Hong Clan.
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