Chapter 181: Xun Er: Just based on you, you are worthy of questioning Brother Gu Fei?

"That woman from the Yao Clan... I heard people say she always wears a cold expression, looking like someone no one should approach..."

"Yeah, she doesn't look like much, yet she insists on acting like an ice-cold beauty!"

"Her cultivation progress isn't much either; she's far worse than you, Xun Er..."

These young women of the Gu Clan naturally knew what Xun Er was thinking at this moment, so their words were all about belittling that woman from the Yao Clan.

"Is that so?"

Although Xun Er heard the flattery in their words, she still felt happy inside.

"I'll go over and take a look!"

However, Xun Er was still a bit curious.

The various Ancient Races did not have very close interactions, and this sudden visit by the Yao Clan delegation must certainly have some purpose.

"Hehe, I heard that the grandson of the Black Annihilation King, Gu Fei, once refined a Nine-Rank Precious Pill. I wonder which talented individual in this hall that might be..."

In the great hall, while chatting with the Gu Clan Elders, Yao Wangui swept his gaze over the several young Gu Clan powerhouses in the hall and then asked.

"Gu Fei did not come here; he has been in secluded cultivation for a full year already!"

Gu Nanhai shook his head and said.

"Oh?"

"To practice so diligently, he is truly worthy of being the number one genius of this generation..."

Upon learning that Gu Fei was in seclusion and had not come, Yao Wangui appeared somewhat disappointed.

When he said that Gu Fei was the number one genius of this generation, a trace of gloom flashed through the eyes of Yao Tian, who was beside him.

As a genius himself, he naturally did not want to admit he was inferior to others, and furthermore, many of Gu Fei's deeds were merely rumors; he had never seen Gu Fei refine a Nine-Rank Precious Pill with his own eyes.

The people of the Yao Clan had always been arrogant regarding the path of alchemy, feeling that no one could surpass them.

Even the so-called Pill Gathering held by the Pill Tower in the Central Plains was, in their eyes, nothing more than children playing house, not worth mentioning.

"Gu Fei is so young, yet he can achieve such results. I wonder, which Alchemist master did he study under?" Yao Wangui continued to ask.

"This, we have never heard of... Perhaps the lad Gu Fei is self-taught!"

"My Gu Clan has countless ancient texts, and even the path of alchemy is profound and vast. It is quite normal for Gu Fei to teach himself the path of alchemy!"

Although the Gu Clan Elders also felt a bit puzzled, they did not pay it any mind, because many of them had seen Gu Fei refine pills with their own eyes.

"Self-taught... flipping through texts and being able to refine a Nine-Rank Precious Pill! What a joke!"

"If that were really the case, wouldn't the bloodline power of my Yao Clan be nothing but a decoration?"

Hearing the answer from the Gu Clan Elders, a trace of mockery appeared at the corner of Yao Tian's mouth, followed by some anger.

As a member of the Yao Clan, he knew very well that if a person did not have a good teacher to guide them and impart alchemy experience, it was absolutely impossible to comprehend alchemy texts and achieve such accomplishments on their own.

In the eyes of the Yao Clan, these words from the Gu Clan were like they were intentionally showing off in front of them, telling them that the Yao Emperor bloodline power inherited by the Yao Clan seemed to be of no use...

"You all are joking... In this old man's view, young friend Gu Fei must have had some kind of encounter, meeting some hermit expert who taught him the path of alchemy, but that expert finds it inconvenient to reveal their identity!"

Yao Wangui also felt that this move by the Gu Clan was mocking the uselessness of their Yao Clan bloodline, but as the Punishment Elder of the Yao Clan, his every word and action represented the Yao Clan, so even if that were the case, it was impossible for him to utter overly extreme remarks.

"Perhaps so!"

The Gu Clan Elders did not discuss it further, nodded, and continued chatting about other matters.

"Junior Yao Tian, I heard that Gu Fei once successfully refined a Nine-Rank Precious Pill. I wonder if there is an opportunity to go and seek guidance from Gu Fei!"

At one moment, Yao Tian, who was sitting and drinking sullen wine, finally could not hold back any longer and made a request to the several Elders at the banquet. After sitting for so long, the people of the Yao Clan finally stated the purpose of their visit.

Recently, among the various Ancient Races, it was rumored that Gu Fei would be the strongest Alchemist on the continent, and that even the people of the Yao Clan would be overshadowed by Gu Fei's brilliance.

Therefore, the people of the Yao Clan intended to come to the Gu Clan to probe the truth and see if Gu Fei was truly as heaven-defying as the rumors suggested.

"Just based on you, you still want to seek alchemy guidance from Brother Gu Fei? I advise you not to go and bring humiliation upon yourself!"

Just at this moment, a cold voice came from the entrance of the great hall.

Everyone turned their gazes toward the entrance of the hall, where a woman in green appeared.

The person speaking was none other than Xun Er, who had rushed here. She heard the questioning of Gu Fei in Yao Tian's words, which was why she spoke out in mockery.

In the great hall, the group of Gu Clan Elders had originally frowned because of Yao Tian's words, and now, their brows were furrowed even more tightly.

Although this move by the Yao Clan had a slight hint of provocation, it was only seeking guidance, and in terms of reason and logic, it was not a major matter; it merely belonged to the competitiveness between the younger generation.

Yet, this sentence from Xun Er was an undisguised humiliation of Yao Tian.

This would cause the relationship between the two sides to turn sour.

"Whether it is bringing humiliation upon myself, I will only know after trying!"

Yao Tian's eyes turned red as he shouted angrily.

"Brother Gu Fei does not have that much spare time; he is currently in secluded cultivation, and before that, I will not allow anyone to disturb him!"

Xun Er did not care at all about Yao Tian's red eyes and said this to herself.

"Is it that he, Gu Fei, is worried about being exposed by my Yao Clan, and that is why he is avoiding us!"

"I think that so-called Ninth-Grade Master claim is completely non-existent..."

"Yao Tian, this is the Ancient Realm. Your words and actions represent my Yao Clan; do not go too far..."

Yao Tian's words became increasingly intense.

Fortunately, Yao Wangui sent a voice transmission to stop him in time, which made him restrain himself.

"Since that is the case, then I will wait for him in the Ancient Realm; there will always be a day when he comes out of seclusion!"

Yao Tian calmed down and said coldly.

"Hehe, everyone, my Yao Clan has absolutely no intention of questioning; this time, let it be considered an exchange between the young people, it doesn't matter, right!"

Yao Wangui added in time, wanting to ease the atmosphere in the great hall.

"Since Yao Tian has such interest, then stay a while longer..."

Although many Elders of the Ancient Clan felt displeased with this move by the Yao Clan, they feared that refusing at this moment would make the other side think they were feeling guilty.

"Since you insist on bringing humiliation upon yourself, don't regret it when the time comes..." Xun Er gave Yao Tian a cold look, then left directly.

Nine Nether Yellow Spring.

As one of the parties involved in the events in the Ancient Clan's great hall, Gu Fei was completely unaware of it; at this moment, he was sitting cross-legged beside the Yellow Spring, and time seemed to have stood still.

The surrounding heaven and earth energy was gathering toward his body in a continuous stream.

"Why is it so slow!"

Not far from Gu Fei, Zi Yan rested her chin in her hand, looking dazed.

She had long since digested that portion of Demon Saint Essence Blood and had now climbed to the Four Star Late Stage.

(End of this chapter)