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"Cao Clan arrives!"
Just as Lin Feng was about to open his mouth to explain, a loud and clear voice suddenly rang out from outside the grand hall, then reverberated endlessly within.
At the sound of this voice, the hall stirred with commotion. Many forces who had originally been seated comfortably hurriedly stood up, faces blooming with smiles as they went to welcome the members of the Cao Clan.
Now, the Cao Clan was at the peak of its glory, with high-level alchemists emerging one after another. Even these forces, who themselves held considerable influence in the Central Region, sometimes needed to visit the Cao Clan to request pills.
Lin Feng and his group also turned their heads, gazing toward the main entrance of the hall. There, the tightly shut doors slowly opened.
A graceful figure stepped lightly like a lotus from within the shadows, walking forward at an unhurried pace.
When this graceful figure emerged from the darkness and appeared beneath the bright lights, the atmosphere within the grand hall instantly froze for a brief moment.
The woman's slender body was elegant, her red-and-white dress radiating a faint air of cold pride. Her skin was as fair as snow, her crimson hair casually cascading over her fragrant shoulders.
Though her cheeks carried a trace of thinness, they were extremely delicate, like fine porcelain, giving off a sense that made one reluctant to look away.
The woman stood at the hall's entrance, lifting her gaze slightly. Her long, slightly languid eyes shimmered with a bewitching charm, captivating to the extreme.
Many of the men inside the hall sank into the allure she exuded. Seeing this scene, the woman's slender lips slowly curled into a faint arc. And at the moment that arc was revealed, that thin yet alluring face suddenly overflowed with an enchanting aura.
However, unlike the fiery and greedy gazes of many men, the women within the hall looked upon this red-dressed woman with undisguised wariness. Among them was none other than Dan Clan's Dan Chen.
"So it's the enchantress of the Cao Clan, Cao Ying. I didn't expect her to come here too. Could it be that the Cao Clan intends to send her for the examination?"
"Hard to say. But if Cao Ying participates in the examination, I'm curious—between her and Lin Feng, who would come out on top?"
"I think its Cao Ying. She's one of the candidates for future Pill Tower giants. As for Lin Feng, although he once defeated the Grand Elder of Burning Flame Valley, after all, this examination isn't about Dou Qi strength. I still favor Cao Ying more."
"To be a candidate for the Pill Tower Leaders is a position that countless forces struggle for over thousands of years, yet many clans still can't produce anyone who reaches it. Whoever marries her would be unimaginably fortunate—saving themselves thousands of years of struggle!"
"Hey, brothers, don't you think Lin Feng and Cao Ying are basically a perfect match? Both have monstrous talent in alchemy, not to mention Lin Feng's heaven-defying Dou Qi strength. If they married, he could also give Cao Ying personal protection."
"Shua!"
As soon as that person finished speaking, the men beside him all froze in place. The next moment, they simultaneously stood up and walked toward him.
"You, what are you doing?"
Seeing the group closing in, that man swallowed hard, stammering nervously. But the crowd didn't reply. Instead, they silently dragged him away by force.
"Ah!"
Before long, a miserable scream faintly echoed from a distance.
"Serves you right for spouting nonsense. Cao Ying is our goddess. Be glad we don't beat you to death!"
"Lin Feng, you'd better be careful. That woman's name is Cao Ying, the most outstanding genius in the history of the Cao Clan. She is currently a direct disciple of one of the Three Great Leaders!
Judging by her current progress, in a hundred years she might even eliminate the so-called candidate title and directly become the youngest female leader in the history of the Pill Tower!"
Seeing that woman, Ye Zhong quickly leaned close and softly explained to Lin Feng.
"Mm, I'll be careful. But for now, let's head to the Ye Clan's seats."
Lin Feng nodded, showing that he understood. Having read the original story, he was naturally very familiar with the information regarding this woman. So he did not dare to be careless.
"You're right."
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Ye Zhong also felt it made sense, then immediately led the group toward the Ye Clan's seats.
At this moment, however, Cao Ying's beautiful eyes were fixed on the direction of the Dan Clan.
At the Dan Clan's seating area, aside from a few elders who had come to protect their younger generation, there were only Dan Chen and a tall young man in blue robes. Yet, Cao Ying's gaze was not fixed on the handsome man.
Instead, she looked with faint wariness at the seemingly delicate and fragile Dan Chen. As if sensing Cao Ying's attention, Dan Chen's slender brows faintly furrowed.
Then she lifted her delicate, fragile little face—one that made others want to cradle it in their palms and admire it—to glance back.
After their gazes crossed for a moment, she quickly turned her eyes away. Seeing this, a charming smile curved upon Cao Ying's face, and with light lotus steps she made her way toward the Cao Clan's seats.
Behind her, the other Cao Clan members followed closely. Among them was someone Lin Feng recognized—Cao Dan. But at this moment, Cao Dan did not notice Lin Feng's presence.
Instead, he silently followed behind Cao Ying, his lowered gaze occasionally stealing a glance at her enticing silhouette, his eyes harboring a deeply hidden desire and longing.
Under countless gazes in the grand hall, Cao Ying led the Cao Clan toward their seats. Yet when passing by the Dan Clan's area, her smooth, slender white jade-like legs paused ever so slightly.
Then Cao Ying tilted her alluring face. Her beautiful eyes locked onto the delicate girl and, with a bright smile, said, "Sister Dan Chen, it's been a long time since we last met."
At Cao Ying's greeting, Dan Chen merely gave a slight nod of her chin, not bothering to reply.
At this reaction, Cao Ying's red lips curved faintly upward, showing no surprise. Clearly, this wasn't the first time such a scene had played out.
Afterward, Cao Ying lightly waved her jade sleeve, then turned to continue toward the Cao Clan's seats. As she passed the Ye Clan's section midway, her crimson eyes suddenly swept lightly across the unfamiliar Lin Feng.
The next moment, she walked straight into the seats and slowly sat down at the foremost position. Meanwhile, Cao Dan, who had been watching her intently, finally followed her line of sight and noticed Lin Feng's group.
He halted his steps, then suddenly revealed a cold smile toward Lin Feng, saying with pride, "I didn't expect you to actually come here after all. But this time, you'll surely suffer a crushing defeat."
Seeing his smug expression, Lin Feng's heart stirred, but he said nothing.
Lin Feng's attitude of ignoring him caused a flash of anger in Cao Dan's eyes. Just as he was about to speak, however, a burly man beside him suddenly raised his hand to block him.
Casting a sideways glance at Lin Feng, the burly man said indifferently, "Let's go. Shouting here like that, you're only disgracing my Cao Clan."
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