"Yes, from what I know, Elixir Valley doesn't really accommodate guests overnight. Their guest accommodation area is on the east side of the plaza, which is towards the middle and back of the valley. In the past, only our Six Great Sects and... now the Five Great Families Along the River, and maybe some visitors from hidden sects or families have stayed here. Other people don't even qualify to stay overnight!"

Lin Jiuxiao explained.

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback and said, surprised, "You only accommodate your people and no others? What if someone arrives and it's dark, do you still make them leave?"

"That's the status of Elixir Valley. No one would blame Elixir Valley for anything; they would just think they're not worthy of staying there!" Mo Tianze, standing by, spoke softly.

Status? I think they're trying to hide something, right?

Jiang Chen glanced at Fu Tianbo and the others in the air, his eyes shifted, and he cupped fists towards Fu Lengfeng.

Whoosh!

Fu Lengfeng flew over to Jiang Chen's side and spoke softly, "Family Head Jiang, is something the matter?"

"Since I don't need to participate in this first round of the competition, can I go and rest first?" Jiang Chen spoke softly.

Fu Lengfeng was slightly taken aback, surprised, "Family Head Jiang doesn't want to watch others alchemize?"

"No need!" Jiang Chen chuckled as he shook his head.

Fu Lengfeng was taken aback again, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

The Elixir Valley Pill Conference competition isn't just a platform for Pill Masters from various places to compete; it's more about observation and exchange. Among those attending below, there are quite a few Pill Masters.

They aren't on stage because they feel their alchemy technique isn't strong enough to compete on stage. Coming here is more about learning alchemy techniques from everyone.

Each Pill Master has their unique alchemy technique, which is typically only passed down between master and disciple, and Pill Masters generally hide away to practice alone. The Elixir Valley Pill Conference platform provided Pill Masters with a chance to demonstrate their skills and gave others the opportunity to observe and learn.

It's safe to say that, with so many Elixir Valley Pill Conferences held, there's never been a Pill Master who requested to leave right when the competition was about to begin!

"Family Head Jiang, if you're determined to leave, I can arrange for an inner valley disciple to take you to the resting area. When you agreed to come, we've already arranged a place for you to stay." Fu Lengfeng regained his composure and spoke softly.

"Alright!" Jiang Chen gently nodded.

Seeing Jiang Chen had no intention of changing his mind, Fu Lengfeng turned and waved at a nearby Elixir Valley disciple.

"Father!" A middle-aged man walked over to Fu Lengfeng and made a respectful bow.

"This is my son, Fu Changkun. Let him take Family Head Jiang to rest!" Fu Lengfeng introduced briefly.

Rest?

Fu Changkun was slightly taken aback, casting a surprised glance at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded at Fu Changkun, "Thank you!"

Fu Changkun gave a somewhat awkward smile, his look at Jiang Chen was odd, and he gestured toward the eastern residential area of the valley: "Please, Family Head Jiang."

Nodding his head, Jiang Chen stepped towards the resting area, Fu Changkun quickly sped up to lead the way, and Yan Hu, Ying Zi, Mi Jiaro, the hunched elder, and the foreign elder all followed Jiang Chen to the resting area.

Hu Ziyang, who had been standing beside the observation area after welcoming the guests, looked at Jiang Chen and the others, furrowed his brow slightly, and shot a deep glance at the hunched elder.

"Hu Ziyang, follow them and observe!"

A voice transmitted to Hu Ziyang's ear. He looked up at the Great Elder in the air, gently bent his waist, and turned to follow Jiang Chen and the others from a short distance.

Seeing Hu Ziyang following them, the Second Elder and others exchanged glances, giving up the idea of sending people.

"Hey! Look, that Jiang Chen seems to be leaving!"

"No way? Leaving without even watching others alchemize? That's too arrogant!"

"Right! This simply doesn't take others seriously! Too presumptuous!"

"Humph! Do you think having high soul strength makes you all that? Yes, higher soul strength allows you to craft better elixirs, but alchemy isn't just about soul strength. Otherwise, why bother competing? Just compare soul strengths and be done with it!"

Jiang Chen's departure elicited many dissatisfied voices.

The Pill Masters sorting out herbs and preparing to alchemize at the plaza all turned to look at Jiang Chen, with some arrogant-looking Pill Masters casting angry glances at him.

Such a departure, in the eyes of the Pill Masters, was a sign of disdain for their alchemy techniques, and just because of this action, some Pill Masters harbored a slight feeling of resentment towards Jiang Chen.

Following Fu Changkun, Jiang Chen and the others arrived at a row of wooden pavilions.

Such a dense elixir fragrance and pure energy!

As they entered the residential area, Jiang Chen's eyes sparkled as he looked around at the mountain walls on either side.

In the mountain walls, he could sense pure energy subtly dissipating into the valley, forming a vortex that lingered around the residential area without drifting to the front plaza.

"Family Head Jiang, this three-story pavilion is prepared for you." Fu Changkun gestured towards a three-story pavilion.

Jiang Chen glanced around, giving Fu Changkun a meaningful look, "There seem to be quite a few pavilions here, why do they say that few people stay here? Is Elixir Valley... truly so proud?"

In front of them was a cluster of over thirty pavilions, and in the further area, there were hundreds of intricately arranged pavilions. A rich elixir fragrance wafted from that direction, likely where the Elixir Valley people reside.

Fu Changkun hesitated upon hearing this, a trace of pride in his eyes, "Elixir Valley doesn't easily accommodate just anyone. There are many pavilions because of the pill conference; the top ten Pill Masters temporarily stay here to await the final rankings."

"Oh!" Jiang Chen nodded lightly, scrutinizing Fu Changkun closely, understanding inwardly that this Fu Changkun knows little!

"By the way, Family Head Jiang, on your pavilion's left is the residence of the Chixiao Sect's people, the row behind you is the Five Great Families Along the River's residence, and on the right is the residence of the Wu Dan Sect!"

Fu Changkun specifically introduced the forces residing near the pavilion, evidently arranged intentionally by Fu Lengfeng.

"Let me remind you!"

Fu Changkun pointed to the hundreds of pavilions behind and the mountain walls on either side: "Behind is where our Elixir Valley disciples reside, and these mountain walls are the forbidden area of Elixir Valley. Outsiders mustn't approach within five meters. Please don't make things difficult for us, Family Head Jiang."

"Understood!"

Jiang Chen nodded gently, observing the base of the mountain walls, with a row of Elixir Valley disciples stationed five meters away on each side, clearly guarding the walls.

"Alright then, Family Head Jiang, please rest. If there's anything you need, you can call on the patrolling valley disciples!"

Fu Changkun cupped his fists in a salute, turned, and walked towards the plaza.

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