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"It's actually Elder Luo of the Yufeng Pavilion, it's been a long time," the elder from the Zangyao Manor said to Grand Elder with a smile as he approached Xing Jue and the others.

"Elder Li, it's been a while," Grand Elder responded politely.

"Ah, isn't this young friend Xing Jue? It seems I have the pleasure of meeting you again. Hahahaha..." Just then, Elder Li from the Zangyao Manor suddenly noticed Xing Jue standing behind Grand Elder, and said with a smile.

"Xing Jue greets Elder Li," Xing Jue hurriedly responded respectfully. His impression of Elder Li was quite good.

"Oh, Elder Li, you actually know Xing Jue?" Grand Elder exclaimed in surprise.

"Haha, Elder Luo, speaking of your disciple, he's quite amazing," Elder Li said with a smile. He then told Grand Elder about the New Talent Grand Competition.

He couldn't stop praising Xing Jue. He made Xing Jue feel a little embarrassed.

However, after hearing Elder Xie's words, several disciples from the Zangyao Manor gave Xing Jue friendly glances. After all, at the New Talent Grand Competition, Xing Jue had made those from Youming Hall, their sworn enemy, eat dirt.

"Why does this kid know an elder from the Zangyao Manor?" Hu Bin said with a face full of jealousy, seeing that the Zangyao Manor elder was so friendly to Xing Jue.

After some courteous greetings, everyone went into the hall in the square to continue chatting.

During this time, the elders from the Zangyao Manor and the Youming Hall didn't speak a word to each other. Even their disciples all looked at each other with hostility.

Clearly, the animosity between these two forces was very deep.

The older generations reminisced, while the younger generation chatted amongst themselves. Although the disciples from the Zangyao Manor and the Youming Hall were at odds, they were quite friendly with the disciples from the Yufeng Pavilion.

After some chatting, Xing Jue learned that the beautiful woman with an elegant aura from the Zangyao Manor was named "Wang Yanran." She was the most outstanding disciple in the Zangyao Manor in recent hundred years. They had sent her to this Hunting Contest to surpass the Youming Hall.

"Wang Yanran" was very easygoing, so she was chatting happily with the few male disciples from Yufeng Pavilion.

However, Xing Jue felt that although "Wang Yanran" was easygoing on the surface, it would be very difficult to get close to her. After all, a woman like her had an inherent pride in her bones. Although she tried her best to hide it, she couldn't change it.

You could tell this from how she was with the other Zangyao Manor disciples. Although they were from the same sect, they were not intimate with each other. In comparison, the few disciples from the Zangyao Manor seemed to be very interested in Zhao Yue from Yufeng Pavilion.

"Hahaha, everyone has arrived," a hearty laugh suddenly sounded from the entrance of the hall.

Looking over, they saw an elder dressed in green robes, walking slowly into the hall. There was no need to think, this must be the elder from the Nangong Family.

When this elder entered the hall, five disciples, dressed in green robes, three men and two women, followed suit.

Looking at the five disciples from the Nangong Family, almost everyone present was shocked.

"Three High-level Martial Venerables and two Mid-level Martial Venerables, and they are all from the Inner Palace. This is the strength of the Nangong Family?" Xing Jue looked at the five disciples and said in shock.

If one High-level Martial Venerable could make Xing Jue take them seriously, then three High-level Martial Venerables made him cautious.

"It seems that the Nangong Family is not just a name," Xing Jue muttered again after taking a closer look at the few Nangong Family disciples.

Because Xing Jue realized at this moment that these disciples from the Nangong Family, although arrogant, had the capital to be arrogant.

When the elder from the Nangong Family appeared, the elders from Youming Hall and Elder Xie from the Zangyao Manor hurriedly greeted him with smiles. Clearly, they did not dare to neglect him because of his status.

However, the Grand Elder, who was usually so easygoing, was sitting still, smiling and sipping the fragrant tea in his cup.

"Looking at Grand Elder's appearance, he must have some kind of dispute with the elder from the Nangong Family, or with his easygoing personality, he wouldn't have this attitude." Xing Jue thought to himself, looking at Grand Elder who did not go to greet the elder from the Nangong Family.

"Isn't this Elder Luo?" The elder from the Nangong Family suddenly noticed Grand Elder at this moment and walked over with a malicious smile.

"I've heard you've been in seclusion for thirty years. Why did you come out of seclusion and you are still just an Inner Chamber elder?" When he reached Grand Elder, the elder from the Nangong Family sneered and said sarcastically.

"Hehe, thirty years have passed, and aren't you still just an Inner Palace elder of the Nangong Family?" Grand Elder smiled slightly and retorted disdainfully.

"Hmph, it's only a matter of time before I enter the Main Hall."

"But the disciples of your Yufeng Pavilion, how come they are getting worse with each generation?" After hearing Grand Elder's words, the elder from the Nangong Family snorted coldly. He then looked at Xing Jue and the others, mockingly.

"The Hunting Competition hasn't begun yet. How do you know that the disciples of my Yufeng Pavilion are worse than the previous generation?" Grand Elder laughed in response.

At this moment, the elders from the Zangyao Manor and Youming Hall realized that the atmosphere was wrong. They quickly stepped in and agreed, finally blocking the two elders from continuing their unpleasant conversation.

Later, everyone enjoyed a grand feast in the hall. During this time, Xing Jue discovered that among the five disciples from the Nangong Family, a disciple who looked quite handsome seemed to be somewhat special.

Of the two High-level Martial Venerables, the other two disciples not only treated him with great respect, but were even a little fearful. The two female disciples even looked at him with admiration, clearly this disciple was much stronger than the other four.

"It seems this man is not a simple character within the Nangong Family," Xing Jue muttered to himself, looking at the handsome young man. He couldn't help but feel a little more serious.

After dinner, the four parties went back to their respective pavilions to rest. After all, the Hunting Contest, which took place once every three years, was about to start tomorrow. Everyone wanted to be in top shape.

After finishing his daily training, Xing Jue came to the square to walk around out of boredom.

At this moment, he spotted a familiar figure.

It was Hu Bin, who was holding something in his hand and walking towards the residence area of the Zangyao Manor disciples.

He finally entered a male disciple's pavilion.

After thinking for a moment, Xing Jue guessed what Hu Bin was going to do. He must be going to use some treasures to exchange for some pills with the disciple from the Zangyao Manor.

After all, the time for this Hunting Competition was not short. It would be nice to have some pills to replenish one's strength.

The disciples actually had already tried to exchange for pills from the Zangyao Manor disciples during the day. Some were successful, while others failed.

After all, they are all competitors in the competition, and replenishing pills were useful for everyone.

Therefore, unless it was something extremely valuable, the disciples from the Zangyao Manor wouldn't exchange it casually.

Hu Bin, possibly because of his pride, didn't say anything. He just couldn't bring himself to do so. However, it is unexpected that he chose to sneak over at night to exchange.

As expected, after a while, Hu Bin came out of the Zangyao Manor disciple's pavilion, his face full of joy. And the item he was holding before was replaced with an exquisite little box.

It seems he was successful.

At this time, Hu Bin also saw Xing Jue sitting in the square and even gave Xing Jue a smug look.

As if successfully exchanging for pills was a great achievement.

Seeing his ignorant behavior, Xing Jue couldn't help but smile faintly. For some reason, although Hu Bin was a few years older than him, Xing Jue always felt that his intelligence was somehow deficient.

"Brother Xing Jue," a woman's voice suddenly called out to his ear. At the same time, a fragrant scent of pills wafted over.

He looked over, and saw a beautiful woman in white robes, with skin as fair as snow, standing smiling behind him. This was, of course, the talented disciple from the Zangyao Manor, "Wang Yanran."

"Sister Wang, what's wrong?" Xing Jue said with a smile.

In terms of age, Wang Yanran was indeed a few years older than Xing Jue, so according to etiquette, Xing Jue should also call her "Sister Wang."

"Hehe, Brother Xing Jue, you actually helped the Zangyao Manor a great deal at the New Talent Grand Competition," Wang Yanran said with a smile.

"At that time because I was in seclusion, I didn't have time to thank you. I have always felt very regretful.

"I didn't think that I would be able to meet you here. It seems we have some sort of connection."

"Tomorrow will be the Hunting Competition, so I took the time to prepare some pills that can replenish your physical strength. Please accept them, Brother Xing Jue." While speaking, Wang Yanran handed Xing Jue an exquisite little box.

"Sister Wang, you are too kind. If that's the case, then I will accept them." Xing Jue accepted the little box with a smile without being polite.

After all, the Hunting Competition was going to last a while, so having a few pills that could replenish your physical strength was very useful.

But unfortunately, Hu Bin saw this scene. When he saw Wang Yanran actually offering Xing Jue pills, his face turned as purple as an eggplant.

He knew that he had only used three extremely powerful attack talismans to exchange for three Qi-Replenishing Pills.

And Xing Jue didn't even do anything, and yet someone was giving him pills, and it was none other than Wang Yanran, who was a Three-Star Alchemist. The pills that came from her hands must have been of high quality.

Seeing Xing Jue accept the pills, Wang Yanran did not stay much longer. She made a few polite remarks and then returned to her pavilion.

"Sister Wang is really generous," Xing Jue said, opening the box after Wang Yanran left.

He found that inside the small box, there were actually ten pills. And judging from the fragrant scent, these pills were definitely of no low grade.

"Brother Xing Jue, tomorrow is the Hunting Competition. Be careful and don't lose face for our Yufeng Pavilion." Just then, Hu Bin, who had been able to tolerate Xing Jue all the way, walked over and said sarcastically.

"Brother Hu Bin, you don't need to worry about my matters. Just take care of yourself," Xing Jue smiled faintly and said, without looking at Hu Bin's expression, he went to his pavilion.

"Hmph, let you be arrogant. Tomorrow I will show you." Seeing that Xing Jue didn't even take him seriously, Hu Bin was even more furious. He then looked at Xing Jue's departing back and said viciously.