Mysterious Black Fragment

With Xiao Yan's enhanced Soul perception, he detected a suspicious yet familiar figure.

Had Xiao Yan's Soul strength not improved, he wouldn't have been able to detect the figure's location and concealment.

Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly, quietly opened the window, unfurled his Eagle's Wings, and used his Soul force to envelop himself, preventing detection, before silently flying into the air.

Meanwhile, in an inn a kilometer away, a mysterious figure in a black robe was secretly observing Xiao Yan's every move from afar.

The figure was completely shrouded in a dark robe, and when he slightly raised his head, the moonlight revealed a dark, aged face.

This person was none other than Ling Ying, whom Xun Er had sent to 'protect' Xiao Yan.

"How can this kid's Soul cultivation improve so quickly?"

"Sigh, to monitor a mere Da Dou Shi, I have to hide so far away to avoid being discovered. It seems I really am getting old." Ling Ying watched from a distance, not even daring to get close enough to eavesdrop on Xiao Yan's conversations.

"Ling Lao is as vigorous as ever; you can't be considered old."

!!!!!!!!!!!! Suddenly, a voice came from above the inn, and Ling Ying's scalp went numb because he recognized the voice!

"This... how is this possible?! I didn't even notice!" Ling Ying was going crazy! He had been monitoring Xiao Yan, and although he couldn't get too close, his Dou Huang peak cultivation allowed him to sense things from a great distance.

But even at this distance, not only was he discovered by Xiao Yan, but he was also approached silently, right above the inn, without him noticing!

Xiao Yan's voice, imbued with Soul force, echoed softly, "Ling Lao, would you mind coming up for a chat?"

Ling Ying felt a bit aggrieved. He had flown all the way from Canaan Academy to Gama Holy City, and even as a peak Dou Huang, it had taken him two days to arrive.

He hadn't even been monitoring Xiao Yan for two days before being discovered! How frustrating!

He didn't even know how to explain this to Xun Er when he returned.

Ling Ying steeled himself and transformed into a black shadow, appearing on the roof of the inn, where he saw the black-eyed, black-haired youth waiting with a smile.

Looking at that smiling expression, Ling Ying felt a chill and quickly said, "Young Master Xiao Yan, this was my own idea; it has nothing to do with Miss."

Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "Ling Lao, you're not very good at lying. I didn't say anything, and you've already confessed."

Clearly, a Dou Huang powerhouse like Ling Ying probably hadn't lied more than a few times in his life.

"Ling Lao, don't be nervous. I'm not here to interrogate you. I'm happy that Xun Er is concerned about my safety. Although I don't like being monitored, if it puts Xun Er at ease, Ling Lao, you can continue to follow me until the duel with Nalan Yanran is over."

"After the duel, Ling Lao, you can go back to report that I'm safe and also take a letter back to Xun Er for me. After the duel, once I've settled things with my family, I'll return to Canaan Academy soon and advance to the Inner Academy with her, so she doesn't have to worry about me," Xiao Yan said with a gentle smile.

Ling Ying wore a bitter smile. He was a dignified peak Dou Huang powerhouse, the Gu Clan's strongest Dou Huang! And Xiao Yan wanted him to be a messenger pigeon?! Nodding, Ling Ying said helplessly, "I understand, Young Master Xiao Yan. Your Soul force is truly remarkable; I was discovered even from this distance."

Xiao Yan asked about Xun Er's recent situation and then returned to his room, reassured, telling Ling Ying that he would be going to the Alchemist Guild tomorrow.

Back in his room, Xiao Yan's expression turned serious. "It's a good thing my Soul realm improved; otherwise, if Ling Ying had discovered I was looking for the Soul Palace, it might have attracted unnecessary trouble."

Back in Wutan City, Hun Xuzi had been looking for something, and he had deliberately avoided Xun Er, all because of the power behind Xun Er.

According to Xiao Yan's deduction, Hun Xuzi's Soul Clan and Xun Er's clan were likely in a competitive relationship, both vying for something.

"I'll slowly search for the Soul Palace after the duel with Nalan Yanran is over."

Xiao Yan had deliberately told Ling Ying that he would return after the duel so that Ling Ying would go back first. If he directly drove Ling Ying away, it might arouse suspicion.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yan left his room. In any case, he had to put on an act for Ling Ying's sake.

"Xiao Yan, going out so early?" Nalan Jie, shirtless, was sweating as he exercised in the Courtyard.

After a few days of conditioning, Nalan Jie's body had recovered a lot, and he had gained some muscle, no longer looking like skin and bones.

Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Yes, I want to refine a pill, but some of the medicinal herbs are hard to find, so I plan to go to the Alchemist Guild headquarters today to see if there's anything good I can find."

Nalan Jie wiped his sweat and said, "Good. By the way, I've already spoken to the Alchemist Guild. There's an internal test in a few days. If you're interested in participating in the Alchemist Convention, go directly to the Alchemist Guild for the internal test. If you pass, you can directly enter the final elimination round."

"I understand."

Leaving the Nalan Mansion and walking to the intersection of several streets in Gama Holy City, a massive building, perpetually shrouded in a faint medicinal fragrance, stood there.

The five ancient characters of "Alchemist Guild," written in a vigorous and unrestrained style, shimmered with a faint silver light, causing passersby to cast respectful glances.

As the Alchemist headquarters of the Gama Empire, even the Emperor of the Imperial Family had to show respect here. After all, the inhabitants of this building possessed the power to shake the entire empire. They were the most esteemed profession on the Dou Qi Continent.

Alchemists, who were usually hard to find, were everywhere here, their robes of various colors proudly proclaiming their ranks.

Xiao Yan even saw several Fourth Grade Alchemists with their disciples, but each of these Fourth Grade Alchemists was an old man with white hair.

Fortunately, the Alchemist Guild is not only a gathering place for Alchemists, but also a place where Alchemists set up stalls, so ordinary people who need medicinal pills can also enter to purchase them.

Stepping into the gate of the Alchemist Guild, a rich aroma of pills wafted over, making one unable to resist taking a deep breath, feeling refreshed.

Thump! The moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Alchemist Guild, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a throbbing from the depths of his heart came.

"What is this feeling?!"

"Soul Token? No, this isn't a Soul Token."

A strange heartbeat pulsed through Xiao Yan's entire body. It was the first time in his life that Xiao Yan had felt such a unique sensation! Following the guidance of his senses, Xiao Yan walked to a very corner position, where a rather wretched-looking, skinny man was setting up a stall to sell his wares.

On top were scattered various worthless medicinal herbs. Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, looking at an inconspicuous, black, broken jade fragment placed on the edge of the stone platform.

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