Chapter 1914

Tong Xin's cultivation has now risen to Early Fourth Layer, yet he has already become a Fifth-Rank Artificer.

Upon meeting, he gave Ye Liuyun a Late Fifth Layer Kuailei as a gift.

Ye Liuyun also gave Tong Xin some body-refining pills, so he wouldn't neglect raising his personal strength.

"Have you heard that the Demon Race plans to attack King Nanfu?"

Ye Liuyun asked Tong Xin.

Tong Xin also confirmed: "I've heard."

However, the people here don't take it seriously, thinking the Demon Race simply lacks the ability to reach this place.

Most people think the Demon Race is just using it as an excuse to expand territory, and it's not really as they claim—that a Witch was kidnapped.

"What is the strength of the Martial Cultivators in this city?"

Ye Liuyun asked again.

He also noticed that there aren't many Fifth Layer Martial Cultivators here, which is why he asked.

Looking at it this way, the strength here is only slightly stronger than that of the Western Region.

"There are a few Fifth or Sixth Layer Martial Cultivators, but most are still Third or Fourth Layer Martial Cultivators."

It is said that King Nanfu's cultivation is Early Fifth Layer.

I myself have never actually seen him!

Tong Xin said.

"Why is the cultivation level so low?"

Ye Liuyun was also curious: "The Lin family even has a Seventh-Rank Alchemist!"

Tong Xin also explained to him: "Generally, once one reaches the Fifth Layer, they basically go to the Central Region or the Eastern Region."

These two regions are the strongest in terms of strength and have the most abundant resources.

When I reach the Fifth Layer, the Artificers' Alliance will also recommend that I go to the Central Region.

Ye Liuyun thought of this and suddenly thought: "The King of Western Liang actually gave me the hardest part, the Eastern Region, to attack!"

"If they recommend you go, just go—don't worry about anything! Going to the Central Region earlier is better! If the Southern Region's strength is this weak, there's no need to spend too much effort investigating any information."

Ye Liuyun also feared delaying Tong Xin's development.

"Well, by the time I go, our Death Legion will probably have already taken this place, and I'll then be able to lead the main force in a vanguard attack."

Tong Xin laughed, saying he actually had quite a feeling for the Death Legion.

"And you?"

"What are your plans from now on?"

Tong Xin asked Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun then said: "I want to get close to the royal heirs here to learn some insider information."

"I was just about to ask you—how many children does King Nanfu have?"

"King Nanfu, Mu Changtian, has three sons."

The eldest son, Mu Liansheng, went to the Central Region, and it is said he is at the Sixth Layer.

The second son, Mu Lianshi, is a Leader in the military, at Late Fourth Layer.

The youngest son, Mu Lianqing, you'd best target him—he's in the Alchemists' Alliance, a Third-Rank Alchemist at Late Third Layer.

Furthermore, it is said he is trying every possible way to become a disciple of Lin Luoyi.

Recently it has been rumored that he also wants to marry a Fifth-Rank female Alchemist from the Lin family.

Tong Xin knows the Nanfu royal family's information in great detail, so Ye Liuyun saved himself a lot of effort investigating further.

However, upon hearing Tong Xin say that Mu Lianqing wants to marry a Fifth-Rank female Alchemist from the Lin family, he immediately suspected it might be Lin Xiyao.

Lin Xiyao has long been able to refine Fifth-Rank pills, so qualifying as a Fifth-Rank Alchemist is certainly no problem.

However, he didn't really care about it.

Who Lin Xiyao marries has nothing to do with him.

"Alright, let's start by targeting Mu Lianqing."

"I'll first go to the Alchemists' Alliance to scout the situation there."

Ye Liuyun immediately made the decision as well.

Before parting with Tong Xin, he also gave him a considerable amount of Divine Crystals.

"I don't even know what materials you need—you go buy them yourself!"

But Tong Xin didn't take them.

He smilingly told Ye Liuyun that his current income from artificing was already enough to buy materials.

A Fifth-Rank Artificer is still quite popular in a place like the Southern Region.

"Alright then! If you ever need materials and lack funds, come find me—I've got them!"

Ye Liuyun also didn't force him.

Tong Xin being self-reliant made Ye Liuyun happy from the heart—at least he hadn't disappointed the expectations of the Purple Flame Divine Lord.

After Tong Xin left, Ye Liuyun immediately rushed to the Alchemists' Alliance Grand Hall.

In the Divine Realm, the examinations for Alchemists and Artificers are held only in five places—namely, the Alchemists' Alliance Grand Halls of the five Royal Cities.

Here, there are year-round Alliance Elders responsible for the examinations; one can register at any time, and there is no limit on the number of attempts.

Many examinees who come from afar, even if they fail once, will stay nearby, seek a teacher to study, and then retake the exam.

For someone like Ye Liuyun who has never taken the exam before, one must start from the First-Rank Alchemist examination.

Ye Liuyun arrived at the door of the Alchemists' Alliance Grand Hall, not knowing whom to ask, where to take the exam, or what the procedure was, when he saw two figures walking out of the hall.

That woman was none other than Lin Xiyao.

Lin Xiyao saw Ye Liuyun, also showed a moment of surprise, then immediately excitedly ran up close and asked, "Young Master Ye, when did you come back?"

Seeing you safe and sound, I also feel relieved!

Ye Liuyun seeing Lin Xiyao was also happy, smiling, "I said I'd come back safe! I just returned, and I wanted to come here to take the Alchemist qualification exam; fortunately I can settle in Royal City."

Ye Liuyun sized up Lin Xiyao and found her Alchemist waist token had indeed been changed to fifth-rank.

Just her complexion looks a bit worn out; probably she's just finished refining medicinal pills and is a bit tired.

"Congratulations, you've reached fifth-rank Alchemist!"

Ye Liuyun also immediately congratulated her.

"Thank you!"

Lin Xiyao also appeared very happy; it seems she still values this identity.

At that moment, a young man who had come out with him also stepped over.

"Xiyao, who is this man?"

That man asked.

Ye Liuyun glanced at him and clearly noticed the jealousy in that man's eyes.

Judging by his attire, he seems to be a young master from a wealthy family.

He wore a third-rank Alchemist badge on his person.

"Mu Lianqing?"

"Could it really be such a coincidence?"

Ye Liuyun now also dared not confirm it.

Lin Xiyao has become a fifth-rank Alchemist; likely many young men pursue her.

"None of your business!"

Lin Xiyao said irritably.

That man was also a bit embarrassed, with a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.

Lin Xiyao ignored him, but said to Ye Liuyun, "You still don't know how to take the Alchemist qualification exam, do you?"

"Shall I take you there?"

"That's perfect; I really don't know what to do, so I'll trouble you, Miss Lin."

Ye Liuyun said politely, not wanting that man to misunderstand him.

"What's there to be polite about? I happen to be free as well! I originally wanted to go to the merchant guild to check on medicinal ingredients and pills, and it's just lucky I ran into you."

"Come with me!"

Lin Xiyao said, turning around and leading Ye Liuyun back the way they came.

Ye Liuyun politely smiled at that man, thinking he would take the hint and leave, given how poorly Lin Xiyao treated him; unexpectedly he followed up again, even smiling, and struck up a conversation with Ye Liuyun.

"I am Mu Lianqing; may I ask how you should be addressed, sir, and which family you come from?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun's heart stirred: "So this is Mu Lianqing?"

"This kid has quite a deep scheming mind."

"He adjusted his emotions so quickly and started chatting with me!"