Gama Emperor City, Nalan Residence.
Xiao Yan, Xiao Xue, Nalan Yanran, and Liu Ling stood together, the atmosphere slightly awkward.
As the Disciple of Pill King Gu He, Liu Ling had naturally heard the names of Xiao Yan and Xiao Xue long ago.
One was Nalan Yanran's fiancé, and the other was the youngest Fifth-Grade Alchemist.
Although Nalan Yanran had previously been very high-profile in the Cloud Mist Sect about wanting to annul the engagement, the Nalan Family had always opposed it.
But a year ago, Nalan Yanran stopped mentioning the annulment so publicly, seemingly accepting it by default.
This caused Liu Ling to harbor a hint of hostility toward Xiao Yan, whom he had never met before.
How bitter!
He could only blame himself for not having a grandfather like Xiao Lin!
However, since Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had an engagement, he, an outsider, had no right to say anything.
But now, upon seeing Xiao Xue, Liu Ling was immediately struck by her celestial beauty, falling into a brief daze.
"To think such an exquisitely beautiful person exists in this world!"
But after one look, he didn't dare take a second.
This woman was too cold, naturally possessing a temperament that kept people a thousand miles away, like a celestial maiden from the Nine Heavens who did not consume the food of the mortal world.
This icy aloofness would make ordinary men feel inferior, and even the Disciple of Pill King Gu He was no exception.
However, other thoughts began to stir in his heart.
"A fair maiden is a good match for a gentleman," and though Liu Ling wasn't the best, he still had some skill.
In terms of strength, appearance, and talent, he was among the best of the younger generation in the Jia Ma Empire.
So, Brother Yan, I was just immature before; are you still looking for a brother-in-law?
Gu He was an Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect, he was Gu He's Disciple, and Nalan Yanran was the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect.
If the four of them formed two pairs, it would be a perfect match all around!
Xiao Yan looked at Liu Ling, his brow furrowing slightly.
Having lived two lives, he could naturally see through Liu Ling's little schemes.
Good grief, this kid has quite the imagination.
Who gave him such confidence?
Just as Xiao Yan was about to say something, Xiao Xue pulled him back and stepped forward. "Your name is Liu Ling, right?"
"A Second-Grade Alchemist, tsk tsk."
Hearing this, Liu Ling straightened his back with a bit of pride.
He was a few years older than Xiao Xue and Xiao Yan.
But becoming a Second-Grade Alchemist at such an age meant his talent in alchemy was quite impressive.
However, that was only within the Jia Ma Empire.
In some large Family powers, Second-Grade Alchemists of Liu Ling's age were everywhere.
Especially since Xiao Xue had already broken through to the fifth rank and was only a step away from piercing that final barrier to the sixth rank.
So, by comparison, Liu Ling was somewhat lacking.
"The Disciple of Pill King Gu He is only at this level?"
Liu Ling's expression faltered for a moment, and the gazes of the surrounding crowd were drawn by Xiao Xue's words.
Liu Ling wanted to argue, but thinking that Xiao Xue might already be at the fifth rank, he eventually closed his mouth resentfully.
After all, in comparison, he was indeed inferior in skill.
Nalan Yanran stood aside awkwardly, not knowing what to do.
"Senior Gu He, your title as the Pill King seems somewhat unworthy of the name."
"At least in terms of teaching Disciples, you are still a notch below my master."
Xiao Xue turned to look at Gu He, who was not far away. Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone present could hear it clearly.
For a moment, faint whispers broke out all around.
"Who is that young person? How dare she speak to Great Master Gu He like that!"
"Your news is way too outdated! That's the Fourth Young Miss of the Xiao Family. It's said she's already a Fifth-Grade Alchemist!"
"Fifth-Grade? For real? Great Master Gu He is only at the sixth rank, right?"
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