Chapter 424: Heading to Danding Peak

The eighth star shattered, and Xiao Fan strode forward to examine the Treasure Trove within.

As he had previously guessed, it contained the subsequent Cultivation Technique for the Great Evolution Divine Art, while the rest were just some Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and a large amount of rare Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicine…

There was even a considerable amount of red fire stem and chanxin leather, which Xiao Fan had previously spent a large sum of money to acquire.

"A bit disappointed…"

Xiao Fan let out a breath; he had originally thought that besides the Cultivation Technique for the Great Evolution Divine Art, there might be other things.

For example, the Spirit-Devouring Moon Slash Cultivation Technique he obtained last time.

But there was absolutely nothing.

Xiao Fan exhaled. That last strike had consumed quite a bit of Spirit Power, but the power it unleashed was even stronger than he had imagined.

He consumed quite a few Spirit Medicines from within the star chart to recover.

He was in no rush to come out. After his Spirit Power had mostly recovered, his Divine Soul remained within the star chart to begin Alchemy…

"I will go ask Kong Ping tomorrow."

Xiao Fan muttered. Nowadays, he could easily concoct perfect 2nd-Grade Medicinal Pills.

However, every time he tried to concoct 3rd-Grade Medicinal Pills, he would fail.

He hadn't even succeeded in making the lowest grade ones.

He felt that he must be missing something, so he planned to go ask Kong Ping, wanting to see if a 5th-Grade Alchemist could offer any guidance.

A night passed… Xiao Fan spent it immersed in Alchemy.

The result was the same as before; his attainments in the Dao of Alchemy had not increased at all, remaining just as they were.

He had not succeeded in concocting a single 3rd-Grade Medicinal Pill.

Early in the morning, just as the outside world was beginning to brighten, Xiao Fan left his Immortal Cave and headed straight for Danding Peak.

Xiao Fan had been to Danding Peak once before; back then, he had only stayed in the great hall at the foot of the peak to listen to Kong Ping's lecture.

But this time, he was climbing the mountain directly to request an audience with Kong Ping.

The Disciples of Danding Peak could be said to be the most arrogant and domineering among all the inner sect Disciples of the entire Jixian Sect.

They all looked at people with their noses in the air; the higher their attainments in the Dao of Alchemy, the higher they held their heads.

Xiao Fan knew that this was called the arrogance of an Alchemist.

He had first discovered this temperament in Jiang Yushan.

However, Kong Ping was an exception; he was approachable, easy to get along with, and did not have the habit of looking at people with his nose in the air.

Upon arriving at the foot of Danding Peak, the mountain-guarding Disciples asked Xiao Fan who he was with an arrogant expression.

"Xiao Fan, here to see Elder Kong. I had an appointment with him previously," Xiao Fan said in a calm voice.

He did not feel angry because these two Disciples were looking at him with their noses in the air.

"Xiao Fan?!"

The two were stunned. They hadn't met Xiao Fan, but that didn't mean they hadn't heard of his name.

Back then, he used wood to perform Alchemy in the Danding Peak great hall and successfully concocted a perfect 1st-Grade Medicinal Pill!

That was the same Xiao Fan who had swindled the Ji Family out of their Azure Flame Art!

"Alright, wait a moment!"

One Disciple spoke and immediately soared into the air, flying towards the top of the mountain.

They dared not look at Xiao Fan with their noses in the air anymore.

His attainments in the Dao of Alchemy were stronger than theirs.

He had even rejected Kong Ping's personal invitation back then. Since such a Prodigy had personally come to Danding Peak, they had to inform the Head immediately.

At the foot of Danding Peak, Xiao Fan looked at the peak that pierced the clouds, feeling emotional…

"I wonder if… that girl, Long Caiwei, will also have the habit of looking at people with her nose in the air in the future…"

"When I meet Long Caiwei then, the first thing I'll see will be her nostrils…"

Whenever Xiao Fan thought about Long Caiwei looking at people with her nose in the air in the future, he felt creeped out and covered in goosebumps.

He felt that such a thing must not happen to Long Caiwei…

Otherwise, it would be too terrifying.

Before long, the mountain-guarding Disciple who had just gone up the mountain returned, and beside him was a young woman.

However, because the woman could not fly, she could only be brought down by the mountain-guarding Disciple.

"Brother-in-law, Brother-in-law!!"

The person who arrived was none other than Long Caiwei. She was shouting and yelling before she even landed, incredibly excited…

Previously, Xiao Fan had been in seclusion, so the two hadn't met. Later, after Xiao Fan came out of seclusion, he went straight to the Imperial Capital, and the trip back and forth took more than half a month.

Xiao Fan smiled bitterly, feeling as if this girl had never grown up.

However, seeing Long Caiwei, he still felt a sense of warmth.

That mountain-guarding Disciple had almost lost his balance because Long Caiwei was fidgeting and shouting, but fortunately, they landed safely in the end.

He really wanted to get angry, but he couldn't afford to offend her…

Long Caiwei's external identity was the Head's medicine attendant, and her internal identity was Xiao Fan's sister-in-law…

Who would dare to easily provoke this girl?

After landing, Long Caiwei threw herself directly into Xiao Fan's arms and gave him a fierce bear hug.

It had to be said, this girl seemed to have developed… Xiao Fan felt his chest being touched by a mass of soft sponge, and it felt quite nice…

"Brother-in-law, how long has it been since you came to see me?" Long Caiwei acted coquettishly, her small face blushing.

Xiao Fan: "…"

"I've been busy lately, you know that. Didn't I come over as soon as I finished?"

"Alright…"

Long Caiwei nodded, her face full of smiles.

"Where is Elder Kong?" Xiao Fan asked.

"Teacher is at the mountain top. He was very happy to know you came, so I came down to pick you up on his behalf," Long Caiwei replied.

Xiao Fan nodded…

Kong Ping was a 5th-Grade Alchemist; he was likely concerned about his reputation, so he was too embarrassed to come down personally.

Not everyone was like Beiming.

"Let's go, we're heading up the mountain."

Xiao Fan smiled, before Long Caiwei could speak.

He grabbed Long Caiwei and took her into the air…