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Chapter 325: Is Baili Xie Crooked? (5)_1

Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Is Baili Xie Crooked? (5)_1

After all the elixirs were auctioned off, the final rankings were Green Emperor Xiahou first, Shayan second, Dugu Qianye third, Meng He fourth, and Wuhai fifth.

After the host of the auction left, the Alchemist Guild tallied the rankings and announced them, shocking the audience! Shayan, who had always been first, had unexpectedly fallen to second, while the previously unknown Baili Xie soared to third!

"Tomorrow will be the ultimate semi-finals of our competition, where the top three will be selected to advance to the final round. Please make sure all participants get a good rest today and attend tomorrow’s competition on time."

After the presenter was done speaking, everyone began to leave the venue. As Dugu Qianye was leaving, she felt someone watching her; following the gaze back, she noticed a person in an inconspicuous corner. That person seemed not to expect Dugu Qianye to look over, pausing briefly, then giving her a slight smile.

Dugu Qianye returned the smile and then turned away to leave. For some reason, that person’s presence felt very intimate to her, even though she caught him stealing glances, she wasn’t annoyed.

"What a keen little one," Dugu Yilan said.

Dugu Qianqian glanced around but didn’t see anyone and asked, "Third Uncle, who are you talking about?"

"That little one. Let’s go, we’re heading back."

On the way back to the hotel from the venue, Dugu Qianye was quiet and looking down. When she was about to walk into a roadside branch, Zi Xiao quickly grabbed her and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Pulled back to reality by Zi Xiao, Dugu Qianye realized it was just the two of them and asked, "Where are Senior Brother and Mo Feng?"

"They said it’s still early and went shopping." Zi Xiao held her hand and led her forward, asking, "What were you thinking about just now? You seemed distracted, not even noticing they’d left. If I hadn’t pulled you back, you would have walked straight into that branch."

"I was thinking about the person I saw before leaving the venue," Dugu Qianye replied after a moment’s thought.

"Who? Do you know him?" Zi Xiao asked.

"No, but I felt very comfortable and familiar around him. However, I’ve just realized that I indeed haven’t met him before," Dugu Qianye said, realizing that this was why she hadn’t paid attention to the path in front of her.

"If you don’t know the person, there’s no need to think about it. If it’s really fated, you’ll meet again," Zi Xiao said. "Instead of thinking about him, you should think about me! Look at how handsome I am; just thinking about me should lift your spirits!"

"Pfft—" Dugu Qianye laughed at Zi Xiao’s words and teased, "You really have a thick face!"

How could I chase after you if I didn’t have thick skin? Strength and everything else is secondary, persistence is the true king!

Just as Zi Xiao had said, when it’s time to meet someone, it naturally happens. That evening, Dugu Qianye heard from the hotel staff that someone was looking for her. Knowing she didn’t recognize many people there, she wondered who it could be and asked the staff to invite the person up. When she saw who it was, she was slightly taken aback.

"It’s you?" Dugu Qianye said, surprised.

Dugu Yilan nodded and said, "Baili Xie."

"Is there something you need?" Dugu Qianye could not figure out why they were seeking her out.

"We have come to seek a favor," Dugu Yilan said.

Dugu Qianye stepped aside to let them in. She also asked the staff to prepare three cups of tea.

"May I know what it is about?" Dugu Qianye guessed what it might be but asked anyway.

Dugu Yilan didn’t touch the tea on the table and said, "I wonder if Young Master Baili can concoct the Fire Dragon Pill?"

Hearing about the Fire Dragon Pill, Dugu Qianye’s heart skipped a beat. Anyone who needed the Fire Dragon Pill was surely being kept alive by the Snow Cold Pill, and once one consumed a Snow Cold Pill, they had to keep taking it unless they had the Fire Dragon Pill to rid their body of the chill. And Snow Cold Pills, even top-ranked families might not be able to supply them continuously!

What was the background of this person?

"I have heard of the Fire Dragon Pill, but isn’t that a Ninth Grade elixir? I’m afraid I can’t concoct it, sorry." Dugu Qianye refused politely.

"If you could concoct it, whatever conditions you desire, you can put forth," Dugu Yilan said. He didn’t expect Dugu Qianye to refuse without even considering.

"It’s not about the conditions, but I really can’t concoct a Ninth Grade elixir at the moment," Dugu Qianye said, shrugging her shoulders apologetically, "Why don’t you try looking for another Alchemist?"

She had been at the Ninth Grade Alchemist level for two years now and was very familiar with Ninth Grade elixirs. Breaking through to the Tenth Grade wasn’t impossible. However, this person’s presence was not small, and she faintly felt that getting involved with them would lead to many troubles, so she still refused.

Dugu Yilan shook his head and said, "If even you can’t concoct it, then no one else can either."

What kind of logic was that?

"Heh, you have hidden your true strength, haven’t you? Shayan and the others are probably not your match. If even you can’t concoct it, then they certainly can’t either," Dugu Yilan stated with certainty.

"Sorry, but I’m powerless to help," Dugu Qianye said, not expecting that they had seen through her, but this didn’t affect her decision.

"Young one, are you aware of the Hidden World Families?" Dugu Yilan didn’t press Dugu Qianye further but instead shifted the topic.

Dugu Qianye shook her head and honestly said, "Hidden World Families? No, I haven’t."

"In the West Continent, there are several large Hidden World Families. Because of treaties between these families and external forces, they rarely appear in front of people. But one Hidden World Family alone is equivalent to the combined power of several guilds," Dugu Yilan explained slowly.

"Uncle?" Dugu Qianqian and Dugu Qianqi didn’t understand why Dugu Yilan was telling Dugu Qianye about the Hidden World Families and looked at him, confused.

Dugu Yilan smiled and said, "No harm done."

"Are you people from a Hidden World Family?" Dugu Qianye didn’t understand why they were telling her this.

Dugu Yilan nodded.

Dugu Qianye laughed and said, "Are you telling me this to let me know that you are not to be offended? That I must concoct elixirs for you?"

Dugu Qianye’s words made Dugu Qianqian and Dugu Qianqi very angry. No one who knew that they were from a Hidden World Family dared to have such an attitude!

Seeing their angry faces, Dugu Qianye mocked, "What, have I struck a nerve?"

"You..." Dugu Qianqian wanted to teach Dugu Qianye a lesson but was blocked by Dugu Yilan.

"What? Did I say something wrong? I’ve already said that I can’t concoct a Tenth Grade elixir. You insisted on not believing me, and now you bring up your family. Isn’t that trying to pressure me?" Dugu Qianye said with a cold laugh.

"No, we are not pressuring you," Dugu Yilan said, surprisingly not angry, and looking at Dugu Qianye, he continued, "But we have a rival family. They know we have come to seek elixirs and will surely try to obstruct us. And the most direct way is..."

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