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Chapter 385: Nalan Yanran Appears! Surprising Final Rules!

Chapter 385: Nalan Yanran Appears! Surprising Final Rules!

Following behind Nalan Jie, Xiao Yan walked some distance away, and the clamor gradually lessened. After rounding a corner, Xiao Yan discovered that there was another side gate behind the square. Outside this gate, over a hundred fully armed soldiers were stationed, blocking the entrance firmly.

“Nalan Marshal!”

As Nalan Jie led Xiao Yan near the gate, the soldiers on duty all saluted respectfully.

Ignoring the soldiers, Nalan Jie led Xiao Yan through the gate as if no one was around. The soldiers seemed to recognize them, as none moved to obstruct their passage.

Once inside, Xiao Yan continued forward for a while until his view suddenly broadened. He looked up and noticed that many participants who had passed the two rounds of assessments yesterday had already gathered in the square, chatting in groups of two or three.

Xiao Yan scanned the crowd several times but didn't see Liu Ling or the little princess. Sighing, he slowly looked up toward the VIP stands.

The moment he looked, his gaze froze.

In his line of sight, standing beside Liu Ling was a graceful figure dressed in a light blue dress.

“Nalan Yanran!”

Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat. This was his first time seeing Nalan Yanran since their three-year agreement was made.

“That Liu Ling already knows my identity, and since he’s so close to Nalan Yanran, she probably knows that I’ve arrived in the capital as well!”

Feeling a surge of indescribable emotions, Xiao Yan took a step forward, intending to walk into the square.

At that moment, the little princess, who had participated in the competition with him the previous day, noticed his arrival. She turned and came over with a bright smile, saying, “Mister Yanxiao, you’re here quite early!”

The little princess’s greeting immediately drew the attention of others.

In the VIP stands, many people turned their eyes toward Xiao Yan, including Nalan Yanran.

When Nalan Yanran looked in his direction, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a bit nervous.

Fortunately, Nalan Yanran merely glanced over and quickly turned back, continuing her conversation with Liu Ling.

“Her reaction… seems like she doesn’t know my identity yet!”

Relieved by her reaction, Xiao Yan speculated as he exhaled.

“Ah, Little Princess, you’re not late either!”

After his brief pause, Xiao Yan slowly responded to the little princess Yao Yue’s casual greeting.

“Ha ha, Brother Yanxiao, I’ll leave you here for now!”

Upon entering, Nalan Jie also noticed Nalan Yanran standing beside Liu Ling at the VIP seats. Seeing Nalan Yanran alongside such a gifted person, Nalan Jie’s expression grew complicated, though mostly pleased.

After Nalan Jie left, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but ask Yao Lao, the teacher residing within his ring, “Teacher, can you gauge Nalan Yanran’s current cultivation level?”

“She seems to be carrying some sort of treasure that conceals her entire aura. For now, even I can’t discern her level,” Yao Lao replied, shaking his head at Xiao Yan’s question.

Just then, several prominent figures—Fa Ma, Jia Xing Tian, and Hai Bodong—appeared near Xiao Yan and slowly made their way up to the platform.

Upon reaching the platform, the three briefly glanced at the people in the VIP seats before turning their gazes toward the crowd below.

“The mysterious figure from the Chuyun Empire hasn’t shown up yet?”

After scanning the crowd, Fa Ma didn’t see Little Doctor Immortal and looked somewhat puzzled.

“Damn it. Have we all fallen for her trick? Could she be planning to take advantage of us gathering here to carry out other schemes?” Jia Xing Tian guessed anxiously.

"What are you two worried about? Look, she's already here!"

Just as Jia Xing Tian and Fa Ma’s faces showed concern, Hai Bodong pointed to a certain spot in the square and calmly spoke.

Following Hai Bodong's direction, Jia Xing Tian and Fa Ma’s eyes widened instantly.

“When did she get here? Just now…”

“She wasn’t there a moment ago, and in the blink of an eye, she’s somehow appeared right in the center of the square!”

At that moment, not only were these two elders, who had been intently watching the black-robed figure, astonished, but many of the audience members observing the square were also filled with questions, unaware of when exactly this mysterious person had appeared.

“This person’s skill at concealing her presence is remarkable, a potential danger in the capital. I hope the people we sent out to gather information return soon!” Jia Xing Tian couldn’t help but sigh, his gaze fixed firmly on Little Doctor Immortal on the stage.

“I hope Liu Ling and Yanxiao can hold their ground! We can’t let this person from the Chuyun Empire seize the championship!” Fa Ma silently prayed.

As time passed, more participants, including Liu Ling, Xiao Yan, and the little princess, gradually entered the square. Those who had made it this far were all seated, centering themselves and adjusting their state. The ones remaining had significant strength and composure; no one wanted to exit this final round of assessments due to a minor slip.

As the blazing sun climbed higher into the sky, both sides of the square were already filled with densely packed crowds.

Dong!

At a certain moment, a crisp chime echoed long and loud above the square.

When the bell rang, Xiao Yan, who had been meditating with closed eyes, slowly opened them, exhaled the stale air within his chest, stood up, and looked toward Fa Ma’s position on the VIP platform.

“Ahem!”

Standing on the high platform, Fa Ma gently cleared his throat, sweeping his gaze across the square. After a brief pause, the noise gradually subsided. His aged but steady voice resounded in everyone’s ears.

“Today’s assessment is the most critical round of the tournament. The final victor will be crowned the champion of this competition. So, for all your efforts, give it everything you have today!”

“Roar! Roar! Roar!”

The moment Fa Ma finished speaking, the audience, who had been waiting impatiently, erupted into cheers, shaking the air with deafening roars that soared skyward.

As Fa Ma’s gaze swept across the square, he raised his hands slightly, and the thunderous clamor gradually died down, his powerful voice lingering over the square for a long time.

“For this third round, the Guild will not provide any assistance to the participants. Everything must rely entirely on your own skills, including the prescription, the materials, and so on. This means that within the allotted time, you must successfully refine a pill within your capabilities. The final winner will, naturally, be determined by the level and practical value of the pill they create!”

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