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Upon receiving this news, Xunuo felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him on a scorching summer day, leaving him chilled to the bone. He was now struggling for survival. Xunuo knew that the forces at the inn would undoubtedly hand him over in exchange for future peace. In front of Black Wind Old Monster and in front of, Xunuo didn't even have the heart to resist. In his eyes, Black Wind Old Monster and Foundation Stage Cultivator were no different; both would lead to a fatal conclusion.
Xunuo turned to the young attendant and said, "Please inform the Manager here that I am an Alchemist and ask if there is any way to accommodate me."
The young attendant chuckled and replied, "You really know how to adapt. If you truly are an Alchemist, this matter could be accommodated. But who can vouch for you?" With that, he sneered and turned to leave.
Xunuo quickly called out, "Artificer Dai Tianqi can vouch for me."
The young attendant paused and looked back at Xunuo. "Wait a moment."
After a while, the Manager of the inn arrived alone. He quietly observed Xunuo for a moment and said, "If you are not an Alchemist and are deceiving us, your end will be even more miserable."
Xunuo remained silent, picked up a half-filled cup of cold tea from the table, and tossed its contents into the air. The tea flew upward and suddenly froze in mid-air as if contained in a transparent vessel. Then, with a tremor, it split into dozens of evenly sized droplets. These tea-colored droplets spread out in mid-air before suddenly shooting up an inch in perfect unison, transforming into crystal-clear beads of water while impurities fell away.
Next, these dozens of sparkling water beads began to perform incredibly intricate arrangements in the air, moving as swiftly as lightning.
The Manager watched in astonishment. While he was confident he could achieve such feats with Spell manipulation—being a tenth-level Cultivator himself—Xunuo's series of actions exhibited no signs of magical energy fluctuations; they were entirely controlled by Mind Power. This was something beyond his capabilities.
Although his Mind Power was much higher than Xunuo's, he found it challenging to manipulate Divine Sense with such precision. Through this display, he could essentially confirm Xunuo's identity as an Alchemist or Refiner.
The Manager stared at Xunuo for a moment before suddenly hearing Black Wind Old Monster's shouts from outside the inn. Clearly, Black Wind Old Monster had learned of Xunuo's return to the inn and had come to demand him. The Manager frowned and said to Xunuo, "Follow me." He led Xunuo deeper into the inn.
Gradually, Black Wind Old Monster's shouts faded away as Xunuo was brought into an elegantly designed courtyard. The courtyard was small but adorned with several exotic flowers and fruits, featuring a two-story Small Building on the west side. After settling Xunuo here, the Manager turned and left.
Half a day later, the Manager arrived at the courtyard with an Elder with a Long Beard. Xunuo hurried out to welcome the two into the Small Building. After the Manager introduced them, Xunuo learned that this Elder with a Long Beard was none other than Grandmaster Xi Dao Jing, who oversaw the inns and markets of Chaotic Valley under the Heavenly Dragon Society.
Xi Dao Jing spoke slowly and with a refined demeanor, saying, "I heard that Xue Dao You has encountered some troubles, so I came to help resolve them. However, the person Xue Dao You has offended is indeed difficult to deal with. To completely escape this predicament will depend on Xue Dao You's fortune."
Xunuo understood that their survival largely depended on this man. He quickly asked, "Please, Grandmaster, guide me on the right path."
With a smile, Xi Dao Jing replied, "The Trial Dan Conference in a month will be Xue Dao You's opportunity. If you can make a name for yourself there, no one will dare to touch you again. But if you fail... I am afraid I will be powerless." With that, he sighed and waved his hand to leave.
The Manager did not depart but instead began explaining the details of the Trial Dan Conference to Xunuo. In simple terms, the Trial Dan Conference gathered all Alchemists together to test their skills in refining a Unity Pill.
The origin of the Trial Dan Conference can be traced back to the Geothermal Vein in Chaotic Valley. There is only a small remnant vein in Chaotic Valley, and each year, there are only a few days when Alchemy can be conducted. Each time, the fire vein can only be divided among twenty Cauldrons. In other words, at most twenty batches of Unity Pills can be produced each year. Therefore, candidates for refining Unity Pills must be among the best Alchemists.
The Trial Dan Conference serves as an official selection competition for Alchemy. Only those Alchemists who have entered the formal ranks of Alchemy will receive protection from Chaotic Valley and special treatment.
Each year, the number of spots available at the Trial Dan Conference varies. This depends on how many people successfully refine pills in the previous year. Those who succeeded in refining pills do not need to participate in the selection for the following year; they can directly enter into formal Alchemy ranks. The others must compete in the Trial Dan Conference for a chance at formal Alchemy spots. Last year, only five batches of pills were produced in formal Alchemy. This means that this time at the Trial Dan Conference, fifteen Alchemists will be selected to participate in formal Alchemy.
Xunuo thought it over and realized that if he wanted to secure a spot in Alchemy, he would have to participate in the formal Alchemy session six months later. Before entering formal Alchemy, it would be impossible to leave Chaotic Valley. However, for Xunuo at this moment, preserving his life was of utmost importance. Delaying his departure from Chaotic Valley was entirely acceptable. He felt somewhat confident about the Trial Dan Conference.
After explaining all the details about the Trial Dan Conference, the Manager took his leave.
Xunuo pondered carefully. Since he was going to participate in Alchemy, he decided that he needed to focus his time on cultivating Dan Jue to increase his chances of success.
Since returning from Ten Thousand Great Mountains, Xunuo had not formally practiced Dan Jue. This was because after advancing his cultivation level, his Mind Power had significantly increased. Whether it was for Alchemy or exploration, he felt more than capable. Thus, Xunuo preferred to invest his time and energy into cultivating Huayang Classic instead. With higher cultivation levels, his Divine Sense would also grow stronger. If he solely practiced Dan Jue, it would only enhance his Mind Power without any improvement to his overall cultivation level. Therefore, Xunuo decided to cram and practice Dan Jue from then on.
The day of the Trial Dan Conference had arrived. Xunuo, under the guidance of the inn's Manager, entered the Copper Sand Sea. This area was enclosed by more than ten Condensation Pearls, creating a safe space of over a thousand feet. Within this space, dozens of Alchemical Platforms were set up, each holding the materials for a Unity Pill and a Dan Ding. The Alchemical Platforms were concentrated in the center of the safe area, while various factions gathered around to observe.
Xunuo quickly spotted the Black Wind Old Monster standing before a group of fierce Cultivators. The Black Wind Old Monster returned Xunuo's gaze with an equally cold stare. Xunuo knew that if he failed in his Alchemy today, he would be immediately slain by the Black Wind Old Monster. At that moment, no one would come to his aid.
Cursing inwardly, Xunuo avoided the Black Wind Old Monster's gaze and looked around. Soon, he recognized a familiar face—Dai Tianqi, the Refiner who had repaired his magical artifacts.
When Dai Tianqi noticed Xunuo's gaze, he smiled and nodded before slowly approaching. As Xunuo watched him, he realized that being valued and protected by the inn in such a short time must have involved consulting Dai Tianqi. It seemed they were willing to offend the Black Wind Old Monster to ensure his safety, which made Xunuo feel a bit grateful toward Dai Tianqi.
Xunuo cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Friend Dai, I still remember your kind offer to keep me here. Now I find myself forced to stay; how unpredictable life can be."
Dai Tianqi chuckled and replied, "Xue Daoyou staying here may not be such a bad choice after all. Have you not heard the saying about the old man at the frontier? I believe you will achieve great things in Chaotic Valley."
Xunuo sighed with a bitter smile, "Whether I can survive depends on the outcome of this Trial Dan Conference; achieving great things is merely talk."
Dai Tianqi waved his hand dismissively and said, "You underestimate yourself, Xue Daoyou. I'm sure you will secure a place among the top ten in this Trial Dan Conference."
Xunuo was surprised by Dai Tianqi's confidence in him. The inn's Manager standing beside Xunuo smiled and said, "Then we shall rely on Master Dai's good words." Dai Tianqi chuckled and nodded without speaking.
Xunuo's mind began to race. He thought: It seems that securing a spot in Alchemy is beneficial for the inn's faction; otherwise, they wouldn't take such risks. However, what specific benefits there might be was hard for him to guess. For now, Xunuo had no intention of pondering this further; he needed to focus on preparing for the Unity Pill trial.
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