The Cloud Sea Boat flew straight towards Tianque City amidst the clouds at an extremely high speed.
In just five days, they had already entered the heart of the Xuantian Sword Sect's territory.
Along the way, the two were intercepted by disciples of the Xuantian Sword Sect many times. Although both of them were alchemists, when the disciples of the Xuantian Sword Sect first learned that the two were disciples of the Tianxuan Sect, their faces were obviously a little ugly, as if they were plotting something.
You should know that an alchemist will receive special treatment in any faction.
The behavior of these disciples from the Innate Sword Sect naturally revealed the irreconcilable conflict between the Heavenly Profound Sect and the Profound Heaven Sword Sect.
However, after the disciples of the Xuantian Sword Sect recognized Ling Hanyan's identity, they immediately changed their attitude and did not make things difficult for the two of them, letting them pass directly.
The events that unfolded along the way left Qin Xin somewhat bewildered. After entering the territory of the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, he knew he would encounter such difficulties and was prepared to fight at will.
However, to Qin Xin's surprise, Ling Hanyan had such influence in the territory of the Xuan Tian Sword Sect, which saved them a lot of trouble in their subsequent journey.
As the surrounding spiritual energy gradually increased, after the Cloud Sea Boat broke through a thick layer of clouds, a vast yet majestic town appeared before the two of them.
Looking down at the city below, large numbers of martial artists were continuously entering the city.
After the Cloud Sea Boat slowly descended to the ground, Qin Xin and Ling Hanyan appeared.
Qin Xin looked at the Heavenly City in front of him, his heart filled with shock. Compared to Cloud City, it was like two extremes.
Just as the two stepped through the city gates of Tianque City, a beautiful figure suddenly flew towards them.
"Sister Hanyan! We've been waiting for you! Come home with me quickly, Father has made a lot of your favorite foods."
The girl who arrived was none other than Qin Shuzhen, the one who had clashed with Ling Hanyan in front of the medicinal herb field.
Ling Hanyan affectionately patted Qin Shuzhen's head. Indeed, she hadn't returned to the Qin Clan for a long time. Although the clan had been kind to her, she disliked the people and things there, otherwise she wouldn't have spent so many years cultivating at the Tianxuan Sect.
Women always seem to have endless things to talk about, and the two of them started chattering away as soon as they met.
"Oh! It's you!"
Then she suddenly realized that there was another person accompanying Ling Hanyan.
Ling Hanyan was naturally somewhat angry about Qin Xin's appearance.
Previously at the Tianxuan Sect, Qin Shuzhen had been ridiculed by Qin Xin. Now that Qin Xin had come to her territory, she naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.
"Shuzhen, don't be so rude. He's attending the Dan Conference with me."
Seeing Qin Shuzhen's terrible attitude, Ling Hanyan tugged at her arm and said something.
"Attending the Alchemy Conference? Sister Ling, you mean this guy is an alchemist?" Qin Shuzhen looked at Qin Xin with disdain.
"To be precise, he is a high-level fifth-grade alchemist," Qin Xin replied calmly.
"Hmph! So what if you're just a fifth-grade advanced alchemist? My fifth brother is a sixth-grade advanced alchemist. Sending you to the Alchemy Conference would be a disgrace to the Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy."
Qin Shuzhen said with some disdain, and Ling Hanyan couldn't stop her no matter what she did.
Moreover, Ling Hanyan frowned noticeably when she heard Qin Shuzhen mention "Fifth Brother," as if she had some entanglement with him.
However, none of this concerned Qin Xin. He was somewhat surprised by the fifth brother Qin Shuzhen mentioned. Although he did not know this person, he figured that the man was about the same age as him.
At such a young age, he is already a sixth-grade advanced alchemist. Once he reaches the seventh grade, he will be an honored guest in any family or power.
"Alright, Shuzhen, say no more." Seeing that Qin Shuzhen wanted to say something more, Ling Hanyan immediately stopped her, then looked at Qin Xin and said, "Do you want to come with me to the Qin Clan to stay?"
"No, I'll go find the alchemists at Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy instead."
Qin Xin still harbored some psychological trauma towards the Qin clan of Tianque City. He dared not venture into it without thoroughly investigating the situation, lest he become a lamb entering a tiger's den.
Hearing Qin Xin refuse her invitation, Ling Hanyan didn't say anything, but nodded, "Go directly to the Pill Academy in Tianque City, they will arrange accommodation for you."
"Hmph, Sister Ling, why did you invite him to the Qin Clan? He's just a minor alchemist. You should know that even elders of the Xuan Tian Sword Sect might not be qualified to be invited to live in the Qin Clan."
Qin Shuzhen seemed to sense the displeasure on Ling Hanyan's face. Although she muttered in a low voice, Qin Xin heard her clearly.
After Ling Hanyan returned to the Qin clan with Qin Shuzhen, Qin Xin also learned the direction of the Dan Academy in Tianque City.
The Dan Academy in Tianque City is not located in the city center, but rather in a relatively remote area in the south of the city.
Qin Xin could understand this, since most alchemists preferred quiet places to avoid being disturbed during the pill-refining process.
For example, the Tuocang Mountain Pill Academy was built halfway up the mountain precisely because of this; otherwise, wouldn't it have looked more impressive if it had been built on the mountaintop?
On his way to the Pill Academy, Qin Xin used his spiritual sense to survey the surroundings and discovered that most of the area belonged to the Qin Clan, and that many markets were patrolled by Qin Clan members to maintain order.
Under Danqing's reminder, Qin Xin dared not release his spiritual sense too far. After all, Tianque City was not in the Eastern Wilderness, but a place where hidden talents resided, and there were bound to be some spiritual cultivators living there.
If these people discover him, it won't be so easy for Qin Xin to leave.
After arriving at the gate of the Pill Academy in Tianque City, Qin Xin was somewhat stunned.
The Dan Academy is ridiculously large, practically occupying the entire southern part of the city. Moreover, there seems to be a mountain inside the academy, surrounded by pavilions and towers, making it extremely luxurious and extravagant.
As soon as Qin Xin stepped inside, a maid immediately stepped forward to stop him.
"May I ask what brings you to the Alchemy Academy?"
Qin Xin was somewhat puzzled by this sudden interception.
Although the Pill Academy is a gathering place for alchemists, it naturally sells some pills and spiritual herbs. Even if you are not an alchemist, you can enter freely.
But now that Qin Xin had been stopped, he naturally had some doubts in his heart.
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