Wu Fu had already been taken care of by the Gu family, and Qi Tong had already been restrained, waiting for Wu Fu to wake up so that he could deal with it himself.
Their matter did not cause much of a stir in Ling Xiao's heart.
At this moment, he only felt that it was a pity that the low-grade Seventh Stage Rapid Flower that Dao En had given him was a life-saving top-grade spirit herb, and it was gone just like that.
At the same time, the Gu family quickly agreed to marry Gu Jiaojiao to Ye Yunfeng, as if they were afraid that something would happen if they delayed.
Ye Yunfeng naturally agreed with incomparable joy.
Because the Gu family was too far away from the Ye family, even with the help of the transfer array, it would probably take several months to return.
Therefore, the wedding was simple and was held in the Gu family. In the future, when Ye Yunfeng and Gu Jiaojiao returned to the Ye family, they would hold it again.
As Ye Yunfeng's eldest brother, Ling Xiao became the host of the wedding for Ye Yunfeng.
Ling Xiao sighed with emotion. "When will I also hold a grand wedding with my own woman?"
Ye Yunfeng had become the son-in-law of the Gu family, so it was impossible for Ling Xiao not to participate in the Pill Competition on behalf of the Gu family.
In the inner courtyard of the Gu family, Gu Qin and Ling Xiao sat at the head of the table, while Gu Ying and the elders of the Gu family sat below them.
This was the highest level of treatment the Gu family had given to Ling Xiao.
"This time, Master Ling has agreed to let our Gu family participate in the Pill Competition. I believe no one has any objections, right?" Gu Qin glanced at everyone in the hall and said indifferently.
How could the people of the Gu family still have anything to say? They immediately began to respectfully praise him.
"Master Ling is a heavenly genius. If he represents our Gu family to participate in the competition, it will be easy for him to keep his position, and he might even be able to rise by a few ranks."
"That's right. In every Pill Competition, there are only a few youths who can truly become a sixth grade alchemist. Now that Master Ling is holding the fort for our Gu family, we can rest assured."
"Yes, this time, we will definitely be able to raise our ranking, and we will be able to obtain more resources in the future."
"Yes, we all agree that Master Ling will participate in the Pill Competition for our Gu family."
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Ling Xiao already had the qualifications to sit on the same level as their ancestors, so how could they dare to put on airs in front of Ling Xiao? Of course, they were eager to immediately agree.
Ling Xiao was a genuine Tier Six Alchemist. If he could lead the younger generation of the Gu Family to participate in the Pill Meet, it would be beneficial to the Gu Family.
At that time, their Gu family's ranking would definitely rise, and they would definitely obtain more resources.
Gu Qin turned to look at Ling Xiao and asked, "Master Ling, do you have anything else to say?"
"I don't have anything to say. What I'm most concerned about is what benefits you can give me. Although Yunfeng is the son-in-law of your Gu family, it's still fair between brothers, isn't it? Your Gu family will get the biggest profit, and I'll earn some compensation for my hard work. That shouldn't be too much," Ling Xiao said straightforwardly.
At this point, he naturally wouldn't be polite.
Gu Qin smiled and said, "Of course. How could we let Master Ling work for us for free? As long as Master Ling helps our Gu family get a better ranking, we will definitely prepare a generous gift for Master Ling!"
Since he had already said this much, Ling Xiao didn't say anything else. After asking about the general situation, he asked the Gu family to arrange a place for him to go into seclusion before dispersing.
Returning to the guest room, Ye Yunfeng and Gu Jiaojiao, the two newcomers, were already waiting.
Ling Xiao joked, "Why didn't you two go and discuss the plan to make a human? Why did you come to find boss?"
Gu Jiaojiao's face instantly turned red. "Boss is really not good. Sister-in-law Ruoshui, you should discipline him more."
Bing Ruoshui smiled faintly and said, "He's just like that. He always speaks without thinking."
"Hehe, all men are more or less like this, but I like young master like this!" Yao Qingmin laughed happily from the side.
This girl seemed to be born to be an optimist. It was rare to see her depressed.
"Boss, the plan to create a human doesn't have to be done all the time." Ye Yunfeng rubbed his hands and replied.
His words were immediately met with a series of punches and kicks from Gu Jiaojiao, causing him to cry out in pain.
Ling Xiao teased from the side, "I didn't expect Jiaojiao to actually have a violent streak. Yunfeng is really sorry for you!"
"Ling Xiao!" Gu Jiaojiao put her hands on her hips and glared at Ling Xiao as she roared.
Ling Xiao immediately raised his hand in surrender and said, "Alright, this young master said the wrong thing. Speak, what do you want from me?"
"I just wanted to ask, boss, do you really agree to participate in the Pill Competition on behalf of their family?" Ye Yunfeng asked with an embarrassed expression.
He knew that if it wasn't for him, Ling Xiao wouldn't have caused all this trouble. Ever since he followed Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao had never treated him unfairly. Moreover, Ling Xiao had sincerely treated him as a brother. In his heart, he was becoming more and more loyal to Ling Xiao. Even if Ling Xiao asked him to die, he wouldn't even frown.
"You've already sold yourself here, how can I not agree?" Ling Xiao said as he spread out his hands.
"Great, thank you Ling Xiao!" Gu Jiaojiao exclaimed from the side.
Now, her admiration for Ling Xiao had reached an unimaginable level.
As long as Ling Xiao agreed, then her Gu family would be safe.
"Boss, thank you very much!" Ye Yunfeng said gratefully.
Ling Xiao patted his shoulder and said, "Brother, there are some things that don't need to be said too much. After this Pill Competition is over, you and Jiaojiao should make a trip back to Ye Family City. With your strength, I believe that no one would dare to do anything to you."
Ye Yunfeng shook his head and said firmly, "No, boss is in need of people, how can I leave at this time? After boss has made a name for himself, I will move all of my family members here."
Ye Yunfeng had already planned to see the fate of the Ye family in Ling Xiao's hands.
Ling Xiao didn't say anything else. After chatting with them for a while, he went to the closed-door training room that the Gu family had arranged for him.
Alchemy was the same as cultivation. It was like rowing a boat against the current.
Currently, Ling Xiao was already a middle stage Empyrean, and as long as he had the pill formula, he would be able to easily obtain a sixth grade pill.
He could condense three or four pills at a time using a fifth stage cauldron, and with the help of the Obsidian Cauldron, he could already condense six or seven pills at a time.
With his current ability, he was completely qualified to charge towards a higher level.
Therefore, the main reason he went into seclusion this time was to raise his alchemist level.
This was not for the Gu family to deal with the Great Assembly, but to improve his own strength.
Other than one of his reasons for agreeing to participate in this Pill Competition was for the sake of the Gu family, he also had his own reasons.
Previously, the reason why he had participated in the Imperial List Competition was not only to gain experience, but also to make a name for himself in the Central Region.
The current Dan Alliance's Pill Competition was not inferior to the Imperial List Competition at all. It was even a bit more grand, all because the alchemist would always be the focus of attention.
At that time, there would be representatives from all sorts of great powers coming to watch the grand occasion.
Therefore, Ling Xiao must perform outstandingly in this Pill Competition, so that the world would pay attention to him.
He must let others know that he, the First Sovereign, was not only powerful, but was also an expert in alchemy Tenbin.
In this way, he could truly be considered to have shaken the entire Central Region.
At that time, if Yun Mengqi really heard news of him, she would definitely come looking for him.
This was the main reason why he worked hard to become famous.
"Mengqi, no matter where you are, I must find you. Yin He, that bitch, I must tear her into pieces!" Ling Xiao swore in his heart with a strong killing intent.
The place that the Gu family arranged for Ling Xiao for seclusion was a place that was extremely rich in spiritual energy. All the places for washing and resting were extremely clean.
Ling Xiao was very satisfied with this. This was much better than the cave abode that he had temporarily opened in the wilderness.
"Alright, now it's time to concentrate and raise my level to the Seventh Stage!" Ling Xiao took a light breath and murmured.
He could not estimate the current level of his mental strength. He only knew that it should not be a problem to enter the Seventh Stage.
However, before that, Ling Xiao had to enter the third layer of the Alchemy Cauldron first.
He had been looking forward to the third layer for a long time. He hoped that it would not disappoint him.
After Ling Xiao entered the second layer of the Alchemy Cauldron, he immediately called out the cauldron's soul.
"Obsidian greets Master!" The cauldron's soul appeared in front of Ling Xiao and immediately said respectfully to Ling Xiao.
"Well, don't talk nonsense. Take me to the barrier of the third layer!" Ling Xiao nodded lightly and immediately cut to the chase.
Obsidian said in surprise, "Master has reached the Heavenly Venerable level so quickly?
This is really worthy of celebration. If the first master was here, he would be extremely happy. "
Ling Xiao ignored the bastard and urged again, "Don't talk nonsense. Take me there quickly!"
The cauldron's soul felt bored and brought Ling Xiao to the edge of the second layer.
It muttered some incantations and after a while, a light screen appeared in front of Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao did not directly smash the barrier like when he entered the second layer. He remembered that the cauldron said that he could open it with his mental strength.
Ling Xiao's mental strength transformed into the shape of a Golden Dragon Spear and directly pierced towards the light screen.
Rumble!
Who knew that not only did the mental strength fail to blast the light screen open, it was even rebounded by the light screen.
Fortunately, Ling Xiao reacted quickly and cut off the connection with his mental strength. Otherwise, he would have been devoured by the rebounding force.
He looked at the cauldron's soul with a black face and scolded, "Damn it, didn't you say that you could open this door with your mental strength?"
The cauldron's soul put on an innocent look and said, "I'm innocent. Master, when did I say such a thing just now!"
Ling Xiao almost swallowed blood. He shouted, "You said that the last time we entered the second layer!"
The cauldron's soul replied in an aggrieved manner, "Last time was last time, this time is this time, alright? Master, why can't you distinguish between the important and the secondary?"
Ling Xiao almost fainted!
"Then what do I need to do to enter the third layer this time?" Ling Xiao asked while suppressing his anger.
"You don't even know that?
Master, what should I say to you? "The cauldron's soul said again.
"Damn it, are you going to tell me or not? If not, I'll make you eat shit!" Ling Xiao was furious. He wanted to capture Obsidian and roast him with heavenly fire for three days and three nights.
"Master, don't be angry … don't be angry, I was just joking. You have advanced to the Heavenly Venerable level, you only need to use your physical strength to blast it open!" The cauldron's soul replied weakly.