Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

79: The Dan meeting officially begins!“Haha, you finally decided to come back,” Xuan Kongzi sighed slightly. Indeed, a daughter grown up doesn’t stay, she forgets her teacher once she has a man.

His gaze finally rested on Xiao Ze, and he kindly said, “You must be Xiao Ze. The Ye Family people certainly have good taste.”

“Senior is joking,” Xiao Ze cupped his hands respectfully.

“Haha, I’m not joking. To reach the Grade 8 Alchemist level at such a young age is truly rare in the entire continent. Few can achieve this,” the white-robed old man scanned Xiao Ze with his gaze, not stinting on praise.

“I am Xuan Kongzi, Cao Ying’s teacher. Since Cao Ying is already yours, you can call me Elder Xuan. Truly, a daughter grown up doesn’t stay!”

At the end, Xuan Kongzi did not forget to tease her.

“Teacher~” Cao Ying called out, pouting.

She was getting anxious.

“I won’t talk about you anymore,” Xuan Kongzi said helplessly, then changed the subject.

“The Pill Gathering is approaching, and various forces are gathering. During this time, both of you will stay at the Pill Tower to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.”

Xiao Ze nodded.

As long as no one from the Hall of Souls interfered, he was determined to win the championship of this Pill Gathering.

After the conversation, Cao Ying immediately led him to a courtyard. They would both stay there for this period, discussing the Dao of Alchemy.

Ever since the Five Great Families assessment where she lost to Xiao Ze, Cao Ying was clearly unconvinced.

Thus, in the following days, the two began a new round of resistance, directly fighting with red eyes.

But unfortunately, Xiao Ze’s strength far exceeded her imagination; he could always pin her to the ground and rub her.

Not only that, but in bed, she was also made to scream and couldn’t get out of bed.

After a few days of shameless living, the Pill Gathering finally arrived.

At this time, Holy Pill City was overcrowded due to the arrival of the Pill Gathering, and the entire city was in a frenzy. The Pill Gathering was not only a grand event in the Pill Domain but also the dream stage for all Alchemists in Central Plains. Countless people yearned to shine brightly here.

Beneath the fervor, there were also undercurrents. Due to the appearance of the Three Thousand Burning Flame at this Pill Gathering, many forces sent Alchemists to participate, clearly determined to obtain the Heavenly Flame. This Pill Gathering would become the ultimate arena for countless outstanding Alchemists!

The Pill Gathering was held in the northern district of the Inner Domain, and that area had already been bustling with people days before. Therefore, when Cao Ying brought Xiao Ze, they saw dense crowds, heads bobbing, and an incessant roar of noise.

Xiao Ze gazed at this area, secretly amazed. He saw numerous stone platforms suspended in the air above the square, a truly peculiar sight.

“Those stone platforms are the final seats for the participants!” Cao Ying explained.

“Given the popularity of the Pill Gathering, tens of thousands register each time. If there weren’t a screening process, these stone platforms wouldn’t be able to accommodate so many people.”

Xiao Ze nodded.

Indeed, such a massive crowd could not all have the opportunity to participate in that Peak showdown.

Only the elite of the elite had that tiny chance to carve a bloody path out of tens of thousands of people.

“And to get on stage, you must pass two checkpoints. Do you see that deep gray space?”

Xiao Ze looked in the direction, only to see a space that had been forcibly warped, filled with deep gray Qi that obscured one’s vision.

“The entry requirement for the Pill Gathering is a Grade 5 Alchemist. That deep gray space is the first stage, the ‘Illusion Challenge.’ The Qi within not only obscures vision and hinders Soul perception but also contains spatial mysteries. Once you enter, you will lose your sense of direction. Those who fail to exit within the time limit will be disqualified,” Cao Ying continued to explain.

Xiao Ze nodded.

“After passing through the Illusion Challenge, you can enter the Pill World.”

“The so-called Pill World is equivalent to a Small World, containing countless Heaven And Earth Treasures, known as a treasure trove for Alchemists. Upon entering, everyone will receive a list, and participants must collect specified medicinal ingredients to exchange for Space Stones before they can participate in the final competition.”

As she was explaining, a bell suddenly rang, and the surrounding clamor instantly ceased.

As the bell faded, the space on the stone platforms slightly distorted, and more than a dozen figures slowly emerged.

Xiao Ze’s gaze swept over everyone, finally resting on the three leading figures.

Undoubtedly, they were the three giants of the Pill Tower: Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi.

He had met Xuan Kongzi before, but what surprised him was that the one on the right was a beautiful woman in a cheongsam.

Although he knew her age must be considerable, her appearance was similar to that of a woman around thirty, her expression serene, subtly exuding the charm of years of refinement.

“Not bad,” Xiao Ze secretly assessed in his heart.

The appearance of these three instantly drew everyone’s attention.

“Haha, I am Xuan Kongzi. On behalf of the Pill Tower, I welcome all Alchemists here. In due time, you will all become the backbone of the Pill Tower,” Xuan Kongzi slowly stepped forward, his voice gentle.

The entire venue was silent; no one dared to be presumptuous.

“Since you have traveled thousands of miles to be here, I will not elaborate further. The Pill Gathering still consists of three stages…”