The Alchemists standing nearby were all from the Four Great Alchemist Families.
When Qin Xuan came to demand the Medicine Cauldron and flames this time, they showed no intention of helping him.
It was nothing; the Four Great Families had already lost all face in this arena competition, and if they let others steal the limelight, wouldn't it just make them seem more incompetent?
Hearing this, the others from the Four Great Families snorted coldly and turned to leave.
Qin Xuan, however, was completely indifferent. These people, with or without them, made no difference to him, and he wouldn't rely on them.
"Since Master Liang of your country is unwilling to fight, then I don't think this arena needs to be set up anymore, does it?"
Qin Xuan subtly probed Liang Country.
The Alchemists from Liang Country hurriedly agreed.
Soon, the arena in front of the Alchemist Guild was dismantled by the people of Liang Country.
"This time, we truly owe Master Qin. If it weren't for Master Qin's protection, our Great Liang would have lost all face."
The others also echoed Qin Xuan's polite words, then left.
"Master Qin, where are you going?"
Several Alchemists shouted behind him.
"To Chu Country, to see what they are doing."
The Alchemists of Chu Country had been provoking the Alchemists of Liang Country during this period.
Qin Xuan, of course, wanted to go and meet them properly.
Thus, a group of Alchemists followed Qin Xuan, heading majestically towards where the Chu Country Alchemists were located.
However, when they arrived, the Alchemists of Chu Country had already shut their doors and windows tightly. Only a Five-Rank Alchemist was waiting outside for Qin Xuan and his group.
"Master Qin, you've come to exchange Alchemy Dao, haven't you? I'm truly sorry, but several Great Masters of Alchemy in our country are preparing for tomorrow's Alchemist Grand Competition today, so it's inconvenient to receive guests. Please forgive us."
This Five-Rank Alchemist cupped his hands and bowed to Qin Xuan, looking very apologetic.
"Weren't they fine yesterday? Why did they suddenly close their doors today?"
A Five-Rank Alchemist behind Qin Xuan shouted loudly.
He had lost to a Chu Country Alchemist two days ago, so naturally, he wanted to vent his anger at this moment.
"I'm truly sorry, but our Alchemists are indeed unable to come out today. Please forgive us, Great Master."
Since the Alchemists of Chu Country were unwilling to come out, Qin Xuan was too lazy to bother with them. He cupped his hands and bid farewell.
"It seems someone reported your situation at the Alchemist Guild to the Chu Country Alchemists. The Alchemists of Chu Country are also unwilling to make a move."
Han Ye mocked in a low voice.
"Naturally. If they knew my performance, why would they come to humiliate themselves? This is good, it saves us a lot of trouble."
Qin Xuan nodded, then looked at the others.
"Everyone, disperse. Since Great Liang and Chu Country are both preparing for tomorrow's Grand Competition, everyone should go back and prepare well too."
After giving his instructions, Qin Xuan left.
Not long after Qin Xuan left, a woman on the second floor where the Chu Country Alchemists were staying opened a window and secretly glanced at Qin Xuan's back.
"Is this person's strength really that strong? He actually suppressed the Alchemists of Great Liang Country by himself."
"Isn't he a newly advanced Five-Rank Alchemist? How can he have such strength?"
In the room, another woman was slowly sipping a cup of tea.
"That's not difficult. He only participated in the Five-Rank Alchemist assessment, which doesn't mean he only has the strength of a Five-Rank Alchemist. Perhaps he already has the strength of a Six-Rank Alchemist."
"No wonder Great Liang seemed so confident this time and sent many of their Alchemists to our countries."
"It seems we misjudged them."
Hearing this, the other woman shook her head, unconvinced.
"Impossible. Don't we understand Great Liang after all these years? Great Liang is merely outwardly strong but inwardly weak. Their so-called Four Great Alchemist Families are all full of incompetents."
"But how could such an Alchemy Genius suddenly appear in their country? And we had never heard of this person before, which disrupted our plans."
Saying this, the woman sat down and angrily poured herself a cup of tea.
"There's nothing we can do. Besides, even without him, do you think we can compete with the people from Great Liang and Great Qi?"
"Everyone thought that Great Liang's Alchemy world was a soft persimmon that could be easily squeezed."
"But when they got here, everyone realized that the real soft persimmon turned out to be us."
"Even without this Genius Disciple from Great Liang suddenly appearing, we still have to compete with the other two countries."
"It won't be easy to win first place in this Grand Competition."
Putting down her teacup, the woman stood up and paced back and forth.
"Why don't we just go back? With our strength, we should have a chance to win first place back in Chu Country."
Hearing this, the woman next to her shook her head.
"Once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. Since we've already arrived in Great Liang, we can only grit our teeth and continue the competition. Otherwise, next year it'll be the other countries sending Alchemists to our country."
Just as Chu Country was discussing countermeasures, Qin Xuan returned to his residence.
"I tested them this time, and it seems their strength is nothing special. I already possess the strength of a Seven-Rank Alchemist, so I don't need to worry about them at all.
The only one I need to be careful of should be that Six-Rank Alchemist from Great Qi who has never shown his face.
This person has not made any moves since arriving in Great Liang, only staying behind closed doors. As the saying goes, 'a biting dog doesn't bark,' and those that don't bark but bite are usually the fiercest.
I need to be careful of this person."
Having made up his mind, Qin Xuan chose to continue his seclusion until tomorrow.
He still had some time, so he could refine more pills in the Taihuang Space.
...
Early the next morning, Qin Xuan woke up early.
It was none other than the Third Prince, His Highness, who arrived at Qin Mansion early in the morning.
Looking at the somewhat nervous Third Prince, Qin Xuan smiled.
"Your Highness seems too nervous."
Hearing this, the Third Prince shook his head helplessly.
"I can't help it. Now, our Great Liang depends solely on you, Qin Xuan, to support us."
"Although I have great confidence in you, the opponent's strength cannot be underestimated. Three Six-Rank Alchemists, I'm afraid..."
The Third Prince's words were unfinished, but their meaning was self-evident.
Qin Xuan's expression also tightened slightly.
To be honest, he wasn't too worried about Liang Kuan. Although Liang Kuan's Eye Technique and Mental Energy were extraordinary.
However, he could perfectly suppress the opponent in both aspects.
Therefore, he did not consider Liang Kuan as an opponent.
He also had a rough idea of the opponents from Chu Country. Since they closed their doors and wouldn't see him, it showed that they were quite wary of him.
Thus, his biggest concern was the Six-Rank Alchemist from Great Qi.
"Your Highness, to be honest, if I were to choose, my only concern right now is that Six-Rank Alchemist from Great Qi. Does Your Highness have any information about him?"
Listening to Qin Xuan's words, the Third Prince's expression became somewhat solemn.
"That is precisely what I am most worried about."
Saying this, the Third Prince slowly stood up.
"I have investigated the backgrounds of these two Six-Rank Alchemists from Chu Country and Great Liang Country. Although these two have some strength, they are still manageable."
"But concerning the Alchemist from Great Qi Country, I haven't gained any information at all."
"It's as if this Great Master never appeared before this Alchemist Grand Competition."
"He also appeared out of nowhere, rising from an unranked Alchemist to the level of a Six-Rank Alchemist in just one month."
