Hearing the young white-robed woman's slightly surprised voice, the group of Xiao Li and his companions also paused, exchanged glances with Su Qian beside them, and then cautiously nodded, bowing slightly. "At your service, I am Xiao Li, Deputy Master of the Xiao Sect." As he spoke, the qi within him subtly circulated. He was certain he had never met this young, powerful Douzong master before, though the tone of voice he had just heard suggested a connection between her and their Xiao Sect. With the nature of that connection—whether favorable or otherwise—still unclear, it was safer to remain cautious. While Xiao Li remained vigilant, Su Qian's eyes grew slightly focused. He sensed that though the young, beautiful white-robed woman appeared relatively young, her strength was exceptionally formidable. Should she harbor any ill will toward the Xiao Sect, the situation would indeed become troublesome, especially since there stood, just beside them, the ever-watchful Mo Yan Valley. Under the watchful gaze of all around, upon hearing Xiao Li's reply, the white-robed woman's pervasive aura of hostility gradually softened. She then gently said, "Could everyone please step back a bit? We don't want to disturb the one currently refining the elixir." Though her words remained calm, compared to her previous demeanor toward the Magin Valley, they clearly signaled a marked improvement. Many people found themselves quietly puzzled—when had the Xiao family forged such a strong connection with this formidable figure? Those from the Magin Valley who had retreated to a pavilion's roof sensed the sudden softening in the young healer's tone, yet their faces grew slightly concerned. "The Xiao family actually knows this woman?" Fangyan's expression grew more somber as he furrowed his brows. If this were true, then the Magin Valley's situation would indeed be rather precarious—facing two Dou-Zong-level masters, even the person beside them might find themselves struggling. "Don't worry, listen to their conversation—perhaps they recognize her, but clearly, their relationship isn't as strong as you'd think. The Magic Flame Valley isn't someone you can offend simply by saying so, especially since she herself is a Conclave-level master." The gray-robed man cast a cold gaze toward the white-clad woman atop the pavilion, his voice steady and composed. Upon hearing this, Fangyan's expression eased slightly, furrowing his brow. "Why have I never heard of such a young female Conclave-level master from Black Angle Domain? Is she perhaps from outside the domain?" The several elders of Magic Flame Valley standing beside Fangyan shook their heads in confusion as well. Every Conclave-level master from Black Angle Domain was renowned, yet none matched the standing of the white-clad woman before them. Compared to the bewilderment of Fangyan and the others, the members of Xiao Li's party—those directly involved—were equally puzzled. They too couldn't understand why this woman, who clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with, had suddenly adopted a more favorable attitude toward them. Xiao Li's gaze met that of Su Qian beside him, and both exchanged a moment of puzzled expression. Then, with a polite bow to the white-robed woman atop the pavilion, he led the group slowly stepping back from the hundred-meter radius of the light column. As Xiao Li and his companions retreated, the space around the pavilion became completely empty. Yet at locations further out, people remained densely gathered, clearly still deeply interested in the light beam emanating from the room. "Ha! I never expected our Black Emperor Sect's auction to attract so many both new and familiar faces. This truly boosts my prestige!" Just shortly after Xiao Li and his companions had stepped back, several figures suddenly darted out from deep within the Black Emperor Pavilion, halting their movement at a distance of still a hundred meters from the pavilion. Human figures darted and glided, and as people turned their gaze, they saw an elderly man in yellow robes approaching, smiling calmly as he floated through the air. As he drew nearer, they realized that the yellow robe was embroidered with several golden giant pythons, their golden scales reflecting a soft, shimmering light under the sunlight—alive and pulsing, exuding an unusual sense of presence and pressure. Behind him, Mo Ya, dressed in white, and an elderly man with a red face in a master pharmacist's robe followed closely. This red-faced man was precisely Qi Shan, the chief pharmacist of Black Emperor Sect, who had previously clashed with Xiao Yan at the Thousand Herbs Pavilion. Mo Tianxing’s gaze first swept over the area where Su Qian and the gray-robed mage from Mo Yan Valley stood, then subtly passed over certain sections of Black Emperor Pavilion before finally turning toward the pavilion. When his eyes settled on Xiao Yi Xian, a moment of surprise flickered in them—her youth evidently caught him off guard. “Is it really her?” Behind Mo Tianxing, Mo Ya quickly scanned the pavilion, his gaze landing on the ethereal face he had been longing for, and he paused, murmuring in astonishment. “You’ve met her?” Mo Tianxing was equally taken aback and promptly asked, recognizing that establishing a strong connection with such a powerful figure would be immensely beneficial to Black Emperor Sect. “I’ve met her once, but I don’t personally know her.” Mo Ya hesitated slightly, then went on to detail the things he knew, without concealing his subtle admiration for Xiao Yi, while only briefly mentioning Xiao Xin. "So, the one responsible for preparing the pills must be the young man Qi长老 spoke of, who had a conflict with him at the Thousand Herbs Shop. I never expected someone of his age to have refined their alchemical skills to such a level—truly impressive." Though Mo Ya had only briefly touched upon Xiao Xin, Mo Tianxing did not let him fade from memory. Recalling the information he had gathered, a sense of gravity passed through his eyes as he spoke solemnly. Later, Qi Shan slightly drew his lips, and in the gaze he cast toward the light column at the pavilion, a hint of resentment and jealousy shimmered. Though he had known since the day that Xiao Yan should also be a pharmacist, he had never imagined that Xiao Yan's pharmaceutical skills surpassed even his own—nor was it merely that; what truly stirred deep dissatisfaction within him was that Xiao Yan had achieved such remarkable success at this young age. Indeed, even Qi Shan himself had only recently, by good fortune, managed to break through to the sixth rank. "You two should pay closer attention from now on and make every effort to avoid any disputes with this rock-clad hawk. We have a Dou-Zong, a pharmacist capable of crafting upper-grade sixth-rank pills, and a little girl with astonishing physical strength. This lineup is already quite formidable—don't take them lightly, understand?" Mo Tianxing didn't pay attention to the thoughts swirling in the two of them, merely speaking calmly. "Yes." Hearing this, Mo Ya and Qi Shan, though somewhat displeased internally, dared not show any dissatisfaction in front of Mo Tianxing. They both bowed respectfully and replied. "For the 'Bodhi Body-Saliva,' quite a number of elderly, long-retired masters have come to join the fray. Let them compete—let them fight. As long as they can present something that satisfies my Black Emperor Sect, it doesn't matter who ends up with it, or how many people are killed or injured in the process. To us, it's simply a matter of watching a splendid performance." Mo Tianxing smiled faintly, bowing slightly. Mo Ya and Qi Shan exchanged glances, both nodding in agreement. "Ya, do you have a special interest in this young lady?" Mo Tianxing, his eyes slightly narrowed, gazing upward at the pavilion where the young woman stood, her presence radiating an astonishing coldness, suddenly smiled. While all parties were quietly harboring their own intentions, the towering beam of light gradually faded, yet the fragrance of the elixir it emitted grew ever more intense. As the beam grew progressively fainter, it eventually dissolved completely into a scattered multitude of fine light points, drifting slowly away. With the complete dissipation of the beam, a luminous orb the size of a thumbnail appeared before the gathered eyes. As soon as the orb materialized, its radiance surged suddenly, and it seemed to shift in motion—almost as if it were attempting to break free from the sky and flee. Yet, just as its light peaked, a sharp exhalation of disdain suddenly arose from the room below, followed immediately by a sudden surge of suction! Under that powerful suction, the glow orb also began to waver and tremble, holding its ground for a moment before, under the steady gaze of those eager eyes, it darted back and finally slipped into the room, vanishing. Watching the medicine disappear, the young physician then moved slightly and vanished herself.