Chapter 410: Jia Nan Academy's Alchemy Prodigy, Xin Lan
Beneath the grand platform, numerous young men and women gazed in admiration at the woman in light blue robes sitting at the center, as if she were the moon surrounded by stars.
This woman was none other than the girl Zi Yan had encountered earlier. Now, she sat cross legged, her posture poised and graceful.
She was breathtakingly beautiful, her alluring curves accentuated by her robes, exuding a charm that captivated the hearts of all who looked at her.
However, there was something about her that kept people at a distance. Her demeanor was cold, an invisible barrier that warned others to stay away.
She was the type of woman that most men found difficult to approacheither because their lack of confidence made them feel unworthy or because, despite their talents, they still fell short of her lofty standards.
Not only was she stunning, but she also had a cauldron placed in front of her a clear sign that she was an alchemist!
Flames danced wildly inside the cauldron, and the subtle fragrance of medicine wafted through the air, proving that she was no amateur in the field of alchemy.
Amidst the crowd's eager gazes, two figures stood quietly atop the highest building in the Sunfire Alliance, watching the scene below.
It was Wu Tian and Medusa.
Cai Lin glanced at the beautiful young woman and couldn't help but wonder had her husband taken an interest in yet another woman?
It had been a long time since he had looked at someone this way.
Then again… this woman was indeed a rare alchemy prodigy. However, compared to the people in their own circle, her talents were nothing out of the ordinary.
After all, back in the Jia Ma Empire, there was a younger yet equally talented female alchemist though not as advanced in rank, she made up for it with her youth.
So why was Wu Tian here?
Despite her curiosity, Cai Lin couldn't deny that the young woman was indeed exceptional. She raised an eyebrow and murmured,
"She's refining a Grade 4 Tian Qi Pill? To think someone so young can already refine such a high tier pill… Her alchemy skills rival those of Gu He's disciples, perhaps even that little Snow Charm girl."
Hearing her words, Wu Tian felt a little awkward.
Damn it! This is a misunderstanding!
He cleared his throat and responded,
"She's indeed talented, but her background is even more interesting."
Cai Lin's gaze sharpened.
Someone Wu Tian would describe as having a remarkable background was a rarity in the Northwestern Region. Could it be…?
"She's from Central Plains?"
Wu Tian smiled and nodded.
"That's right. She's from Central Plains… and she is our target this time!"
At this moment, the blue robed woman focused all her attention on the cauldron before her.
Beads of sweat trickled down her smooth forehead, tracing delicate paths along her slender face before dropping onto her robes.
Despite the strain, her control over the flames remained precise, carefully nurturing the pill within the cauldron.
A strong medicinal fragrance filled the air, causing the surrounding spectators to gulp in anticipation.
Soft murmurs spread through the crowd
"Wow… Senior Xin Lan is getting more beautiful every day…"
"Not just more beautiful her alchemy skills are improving rapidly too! She's truly enviable."
"Heh, are you sure you're only envious? You wouldn't happen to have other thoughts, would you?"
"Tch, as if! I know I don't stand a chance. She's way out of my league."
"Right? She's already refining Grade 4 pills at her age. Her future is limitless."
"Heh, whoever marries Senior Xin Lan is set for life! They'll have an endless supply of pills!"
"Pffft, you'd still be popping pills even after getting married? Ridiculous!"
"Enough with the daydreams. Senior Xin Lan has high standards! She doesn't even look at the men in the Inner Academy."
"Exactly! She once said that if she were to consider anyone, there was only one condition!"
"What condition?"
"You must surpass her in alchemy!"
The crowd fell silent.
After all… apart from the Inner Academy's alchemy elders and instructors, who here could outmatch her?
"…Well, there was that one person…"
"Shut it!"
"…What? I wasn't even gonna say anything."
"You're insane if you think Senior Xin Lan could be compared to the women around 'him'…"
Above them, Wu Tian chuckled at the conversation unfolding below.
So they're already talking about me, huh?
Being regarded as a legendary figure had its own appeal. And hearing people praise his women made him even more proud.
Medusa, noticing his smug expression, couldn't help but laugh softly.
She found it amusing how Wu Tian always took pride in his achievements, even in matters of the heart.
As Wu Tian basked in his amusement, Xin Lan suddenly let out a soft cry.
With a graceful motion, she waved her jade like hand, and a perfectly round, fragrant pill shot out of the cauldron, landing neatly in her palm.
She had succeeded.
The crowd erupted into cheers.
Flattery poured in from all directions, showering the blue robed beauty with compliments.
However, Xin Lan remained as cold and indifferent as ever.
With a sweep of her elegant, narrow eyes, she silenced the commotion with nothing more than a glance.
The crowd immediately stopped cheering, suddenly aware of their overexcitement.
Wu Tian, observing from above, found her demeanor interesting.
She reminded him of Han Yue, who was even colder when they first met.
But in the end, even Han Yue had melted under his warmth.
Glancing at Cai Lin, Wu Tian whispered something to her before vanishing into thin air.
Xin Lan stared at the pill in her hand, her expression unreadable.
"…A Grade 4 pill still isn't enough. Has my family's fate already been sealed…?"
Suddenly, in the midst of the silent plaza, a male voice rang out.
"Your heart is restless… What a waste."
Everyone immediately turned toward the source of the voice.
In that instant, all eyes locked onto a black robed youth, elegantly flicking open a folding fan.
His gaze met Xin Lan's across the distance.
The crowd instinctively stepped aside, creating an open path between them.
It was as if fate had orchestrated this moment four eyes meeting, two figures standing alone amidst a sea of people.
Xin Lan looked down from the stage, her voice cool and crisp.
"…What did you just say?"
As the crowd parted, Wu Tian stood there, momentarily speechless.
What is this? Some kind of dramatic, fateful encounter?
(End of Chapter)
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