For the derisive laughter of the gray-robed crone, a cold smile appeared on Ye Zhong’s face. He was very clear about Xiao Yan’s abilities and he was looking forward to seeing the comical and amusing expression on the old woman’s face when Xiao Yan passed the test. The others in the room did not leave; it seemed they all shared the same attitude as the gray-robed crone, wanting to witness what this brash young man from the Ye Family could do that made him dare to speak such arrogant words… The white-robed woman, with her arms crossed over her voluptuous chest, had a slightly bewitching look on her face, tinged with a faintly mocking smile. She still believed that the young man from the Ye Family was only forcing himself to maintain a calm appearance. And under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the room gradually fell silent again. All eyes were fixed on the tightly closed door, waiting for the final result…
Time ticked by in the silent testing room, and as the moments passed, the gray-robed crone and her companions grew increasingly impatient. However, to have the last laugh at Ye Zhong, she bore with it. She was eager to see if that little brat from the Ye Family would still be so arrogant after his failure? Anticipating the bitter look on Xiao Yan’s face, the withered, leathery face of the gray-robed crone also curved into a mocking smile, and a shrill, night-owl-like laugh escaped from her throat.
At the self-entertainment of the gray-robed crone, the strange smile on Ye Zhong’s face intensified. With his hands leisurely behind his back, he waited for the final result. When another half hour had passed, the closed door to the Heaven-class room finally creaked open slowly…
Seeing that there was finally a reaction, everyone in the room perked up, and their gazes instantly locked onto the door.
As the door opened, an elderly figure clad in white emerged, taking slow steps. Han Li was frowning and shaking his head, sighing softly.
Seeing his demeanor, a look of joy flashed across the face of the gray-robed crone. Her gaze then turned to behind Han Li, where Xiao Yan’s lean figure slowly appeared. As he emerged, the gazes in the room almost instantly focused on his chest, but…
It was empty…
“Keke…”
Not seeing the rank badge on Xiao Yan’s chest, a sarcastic, satisfied smile appeared on the face of the gray-robed crone. Her throat emitted a chuckle she couldn’t suppress.
The cold, beautiful woman beside the gray-robed crone curled her lips and slowly shook her head. So, he was just a shameless clown after all. Ridiculous that she had actually waited here for so long.
The elder from the Qiu Family also shook his head slightly, and looked at Ye Zhong with a pitying glance. It seemed that the Ye Family was truly finished.
Frowning at the mixed emotions in the room, Ye Zhong’s face didn’t turn pale as others expected. He was well aware of Xiao Yan’s capabilities. While he couldn’t say with 100% certainty that Xiao Yan would obtain the Alchemist Rank seven intermediate badge, at least 80% was certain. Plus, based on Xiao Yan’s expression, he didn’t seem like someone who had failed…
“Keke, a waste is a waste. No matter how much one tries to act, it’s still just clowning. The Ye Family… is done…”
The ear-piercing, mocking laughter of the gray-robed crone echoed in the room. Seeing Xiao Yan’s failure, her joy was beyond words.
Facing the jeering laughter of the gray-robed crone, Han Li frowned, fixed his gaze on the former, and said calmly, “You’re celebrating too soon. Who told you he didn’t pass the test?”
Han Li’s voice immediately silenced the gray-robed crone’s laughter. Her face, which was alternating between light and dark, sneered, “Honorable Han, you don’t need to save face for Ye Zhong. If this boy succeeded, why isn’t there a rank badge?”
Han Li took a pitying glance at the gray-robed crone, shook his head, and said, “He has successfully passed the seventh-grade middle rank test. The reason I didn’t give him the rank badge is that I believe he can obtain an even higher rank and I’m considering whether to let him take another test at the Dan Tower headquarters.”
Han Li’s words were like thunder, instantly freezing everyone’s faces. Unbelieving gazes converged on Xiao Yan’s face, especially on the white-robed woman, whose expression on her face was extremely interesting.
“Honorable Han, going to the headquarters for the test might be too much…”
Ignoring the stiff faces, Xiao Yan spoke to Han Li. Hearing this, Han Li was startled but eventually nodded. Taking out a glittering emblem from his Storage Ring, he handed it to Xiao Yan with a hint of politeness, smiling, “If you insist, then as you wish. If you have time, I suggest you go to the Dan Tower. I believe you have the ability.”
Xiao Yan accepted the badge, casually turning it over. The emblem was dark, adorned with flames, and within the flames, a towering tower was depicted. The tower was adorned with seven dazzling purple-gold stars, though the seventh star was slightly dim.
In the room, everyone’s gazes were fixed on the dazzling emblem in Xiao Yan’s hand, and silence reigned. Seventh-grade middle rank—neither the gray-robed crone nor the elder from the Qiu Family, nor Han Li, had reached this level. Yet now…
This emblem of honor was held in the hands of a very young-looking young man, Xiao Yan.
Ye Zhong’s face was filled with a smile, stroking his beard. Seeing the expressions on the faces of the gray-robed crone and the others, a sense of immense satisfaction welled up in his heart. It had been a long time since he had seen these guys showing such looks, especially after the decline of the Ye Family…
The gray-robed crone’s face shifted uneasily as she looked at the emblem in Xiao Yan’s hand. After a moment, she could not help but speak out, “Honorable Han, awarding a rank emblem is not a trivial matter. Are you sure there was no problem with the test?”
Hearing this, Han Li’s face darkened. “Are you questioning my integrity?”
Seeing Han Li’s stern face, the gray-robed crone quickly laughed, “How dare I, but it’s hard to believe that a once-dominant Ye Family could produce such a young seventh-grade alchemist.”
The white-robed woman beside the gray-robed crone also recovered, her gaze on Xiao Yan complex and strange. The so-called contempt had now completely dissipated. Though she was a sixth-grade senior alchemist, she clearly knew the huge gap between her and a seventh-grade alchemist, especially a middle-ranked one like Xiao Yan.
Under the emblem of a seventh-grade middle-rank alchemist, all her pride was nothing.
From the start, the one who was mocked, now, had a test result that far surpassed them, slapping them harshly in the face, causing a burning pain.
“Ke, what’s there to be proud of? Just a seventh-grade middle-rank alchemist, I don’t believe it can save the Ye Family…” The gray-robed crone couldn’t help but mock seeing Ye Zhong’s face filled with a smile. But she didn’t realize the thick envy in her words.
“Let’s go…” Humiliated by the seventh-grade middle-rank emblem, the gray-robed crone had no desire to stay. With a cold snort, she turned to leave.
“Wait…”
Just as the gray-robed crone was turning, a calm voice rang out. Her footsteps paused, and she turned back, her gaze coldly mocking Xiao Yan. “Boy, do you want to send me off?”
“Were you just the one calling people ‘wastes’?” A smile tugged at the corners of Xiao Yan’s lips as he spoke softly, looking at the gray-robed crone.
The gray-robed crone’s eyes narrowed, a chill flashing through them. “Youngster, are you not allowing me to say it? It seems the family education of the Ye Family is getting worse and worse…”
Xiao Yan slowly shook his head, his foot taking a light step forward. A low, muted rumble sounded, and his figure suddenly vanished.
The moment Xiao Yan disappeared, the gray-robed crone’s face changed. Her sleeve robe whipped, and a mighty aura burst forth. Her sinister gaze swept the surrounding space.
“Bang!”
As the gray-robed crone retreated, a low breaking sound suddenly erupted behind her. Her face turned cold, and she punched, releasing a tremendous force that caused the air to ripple.
Just as the gray-robed crone swung her fist, the space in front of her rippled, and a simple, unremarkable punch pierced through the air, colliding fiercely with hers.
“Boom!”
The clash of the two fists unleashed a powerful wave, pushing the white-robed woman and others back.
“Poof!”
The moment their fists met, the gray-robed crone’s face turned deathly pale, terror flooding her features. She spat out a mouthful of blood, her body flying backward and crashing heavily against the wall.
Seeing the gray-robed crone, who had been defeated in a single move, spewing blood, everyone in the room, except for Ye Zhong, was dumbfounded. Especially the three from the Bai Family, who were very clear about the gray-robed crone’s strength—it was at the level of a Battle Sect. Yet, now, she couldn’t even block Xiao Yan’s single punch?
The three exchanged glances, the white-robed woman’s face losing its color, utterly shocked.
Xiao Yan’s figure slowly appeared before the pale-faced gray-robed crone, his gaze indifferent as he glanced at her, a cold smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
“What kind of rubbish are you, to dare speak of ‘waste’ in front of me?”
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