Chapter 165: Getting Distant?

A Small Space.

Inside the Pavilion.

Wang Jianqiang was practicing Alchemy on the third floor when he suddenly received a message from Mo Wuming.

From Mo Wuming's message, he learned that Mo Wuming's ranking on the Shenfeng Ranking had been replaced by someone named Long Aoyu.

His original residence had been reclaimed, and he had already moved to the residence belonging to the second-place ranker.

Regarding this, Wang Jianqiang felt very regretful.

In order to make it easier to farm favorability in the future, he specifically went out to find Mo Wuming and gifted him some Pill to help him accelerate his cultivation and return sooner.

After accepting Mo Wuming's thanks, he returned to the Small Space.

Just as he was about to go up to the third floor to practice Alchemy.

An old friend appeared outside the residence.

Yang Wanxin!

After seeing Yang Wanxin outside the main gate, he immediately opened the Space Channel.

What surprised him slightly was that Yang Wanxin had not come this time to solve a difficult problem in Alchemy, but to bring him a piece of news.

Wei Zhongxian's third-place position in the Pill Tower had been snatched away by someone.

Hearing Yang Wanxin's words, Wang Jianqiang was taken aback.

Although Wei Zhongxian's character was not very good, his talent in Alchemy was actually quite decent.

The reason he seemed average.

Was because his luck was bad, having been assigned to the same city as him and Yang Wanxin.

As for himself, there was no need to mention it; he was a pure cheater...

In any case, it was not something Wei Zhongxian could compare to.

Yang Wanxin, on the other hand, was a possessor of a Spirit Body, and her Spirit Body's attributes were extremely compatible with Alchemy, making her a natural Alchemy Monster.

Purely in terms of Alchemy talent, looking across the entire Assessment Secret Realm, she was likely one of the very top few people.

In the entire Shenfeng City.

Aside from him and Yang Wanxin, no one else should have the ability to squeeze Wei Zhongxian out of the third-place position.

Thinking of this, Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred.

He asked Yang Wanxin, "Who is the current third-place ranker? Is it a Cultivator from our Shenfeng City?"

Yang Wanxin shook her head, "That person is not a Cultivator from our Shenfeng City; it is said that they came from Shenhuo City and are called Dan Lingzi."

As expected.

Wang Jianqiang nodded.

So they also came from Shenhuo City?

It seems they must have come together with Long Aoyu.

The chaos triggered by the reopening of the Nine Great Cities has already begun to show initial signs.

Just a single batch of Cultivators from Shenhuo City has already caused such a great disturbance.

It seems there will be plenty of excitement in Shenfeng City in the future.

Just at this moment, Yang Wanxin suddenly sighed, "My Senior Brother's natural talent is actually quite strong; if not for him having been missing for so long, that Dan Lingzi would certainly not have been able to surpass him."

Speaking of this, her expression shifted as she looked at Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, you previously said you would help me search for traces of my Senior Brother."

"Is there any news now?"

Wang Jianqiang was startled upon hearing this and smiled, "There is already some news."

Yang Wanxin's expression turned joyful, "I wonder where my Senior Brother is, and how is his condition?"

Wang Jianqiang pondered for a moment, "News came back earlier saying that your Senior Brother had appeared on the edge of the North City District not long ago; as for now, I am not clear."

"But Wang can guarantee to you with his character that your Senior Brother is absolutely not in any life-threatening danger."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin let out a long sigh of relief.

Afterwards, she did not continue on this topic, but began to chat idly.

Not long after, Yang Wanxin bid farewell to Wang Jianqiang, preparing to leave.

Just at this moment, Wang Jianqiang suddenly looked at her deeply.

Sensing that Wang Jianqiang's expression was somewhat off, Yang Wanxin paused, "Daoist Friend Wang, what is the matter?"

Wang Jianqiang sighed, "Fairy, Wang has a piece of advice; I do not know if I should speak it or not."

Yang Wanxin paused and laughed, "Daoist Friend Wang, with the friendship between you and me, there is no need to be so cautious; just speak directly."

Wang Jianqiang nodded and said slowly, "Now that the nine cities have fully opened, in the future, there may be other Specialized Cultivators in Alchemy from other cities entering Shenfeng City to challenge."

"Although Fairy's assessment rating in the Pill Tower has now reached Heavenly Grade Medium, there are countless prodigies in this world; is Fairy certain that your position can be held steady?"

"Even if there are not many people in this Red Flame War Zone with greater Alchemy achievements than Fairy, do not forget that there are a full Nine Great War Zones in this Secret Realm."

"There may well be Alchemy Monsters in other war zones."

"Now that the assessment results are not yet finalized, Fairy must absolutely not be negligent."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin was stunned, "Why does Daoist Friend say this?"

Wang Jianqiang said with a serious expression, "In the past, whenever Fairy came to find Wang, it was always for difficult problems in Alchemy."

"But today, it was only for idle chat."

"Wasting time like this, is it not a bit slack?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Yang Wanxin suddenly realized.

She revealed an expression of having been taught a lesson and bowed respectfully to Wang Jianqiang, "Many thanks to Daoist Friend Wang for the reminder; Wanxin has indeed been a bit slack."

"After your reminder, Daoist Friend, Wanxin suddenly remembered a difficult problem I encountered in my Alchemy practice a few days ago."

"I had intended to go back and study it for a few days, and if I could not resolve it, I would come to trouble you, Daoist Friend."

"Since I happen to be here with you today, I might as well trouble you to help me with some Clarification."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "You are a teachable child."

Yang Wanxin smiled, "Let us follow the old rules; Wanxin will first assist Daoist Friend in resolving the Karma."

The smile on Wang Jianqiang's face deepened.

"Good."

One day later.

Yang Wanxin left with the joy of her gains, her face pale.

Wang Jianqiang, in a pleasant mood, arrived at the third floor of the Pavilion.

He turned a deaf ear to matters outside his window and continued his seclusion.

Regarding the reopening of the Nine Great Cities and the possibility that Pill Dao Specialty Cultivators from other cities might come to challenge the Shenfeng City Pill Tower rankings.

He did not have the slightest intention of worrying.

Not to mention whether anyone could surpass the Heavenly Grade Superior rating.

Even if someone truly could surpass it.

His remaining Cultivation Points were still very abundant, and he could fully continue to improve his Pill Dao cultivation.

On the other side.

Tu Youyou had already moved out of her original residence.

Not long after moving into her new residence, a Sound Transmission Talisman suddenly lit up.

She pointed her finger at the Sound Transmission Talisman, and a voice rang out.

Upon hearing this voice, she frowned and left the residence.

In the residence adjacent to Wang Jianqiang's.

Long Aoyu had already moved in.

After observing everything within the Small Space, his expression could not help but reveal a look of excitement.

He had not expected that the residence inhabited by the first-place winner would contain such abundant resources!

Whether it was the concentration of Spirit Qi or the richness of the cultivation techniques and arts, it was far beyond what the second-place residence could compare to.

Cultivating in such an environment, his cultivation speed could increase by at least thirty percent!

Coming to this Shenfeng City was truly not in vain.

Not long after.

The Array outside was suddenly triggered by someone.

"Youyou is here?"

Long Aoyu's eyes lit up.

After familiarizing himself with the residence environment, he had sent a message to Tu Youyou; it must be her who had arrived.

He merged his Spirit Sense into the Array to probe outside.

When he saw that stunningly beautiful figure outside the gate, a look of excitement uncontrollably welled up in his heart.

Six years without seeing her.

Youyou seemed to have become even more beautiful and charming, and her temperament had reached a higher level.

His figure flashed and disappeared.

Outside the gate.

A spatial opening suddenly unfolded, and Long Aoyu stepped out from within, one hand behind his back, his posture upright.

He looked at Tu Youyou, a calm yet approachable smile appearing on his handsome face.

Of course, this was what he believed himself to be.

"Youyou, long time no see."

Tu Youyou nodded, "Greetings, Senior Brother Long, and congratulations to Senior Brother for ascending to the first place on the Shenfeng Ranking."

Hearing Tu Youyou's tone, Long Aoyu felt a jolt in his heart.

Although Tu Youyou's words were respectful, they did not reveal the surprise he had anticipated.

There was also no longer that adoration in her eyes that he used to see when they met.

Could it be that they had been separated for too long?

Had they grown distant?