Inside the room, Xiao Se and Yun Yun could not help but feel surprised as they listened to Ya Fei's account.
"Why is that old fellow looking for you?" Yun Yun asked with some confusion.
Xiao Se smiled faintly and said, "What else could it be? Over this past year, with Xiao Yan's trouble-making personality, that old man has certainly had to clean up his messes quite often, and his Spirit power must be exhausted. I reckon he either wants to get a Soul Fusion Pill from me or wants me to protect his Disciple during the Three-Year Agreement."
"That is truly shameless." Yun Yun found it somewhat amusing.
The other party was Xiao Yan's teacher and had been observing the Xiao Family from the shadows since he was young; it was impossible for him not to know that Xiao Se had no affection for the Xiao Family.
Ask Xiao Se to protect the son of the Xiao Family head? He must have been kicked in the head by a donkey. Moreover, her Cloud Mist Sect was not some mountain of blades or sea of flames; they wouldn't stoop to attacking an unknown junior.
Furthermore, how much confidence did that old man have in Xiao Yan? He had actually even anticipated the situation where the Cloud Mist Sect would be enraged after Nalan Yanran lost.
Not to mention that there was an insurmountable gap between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran in terms of cultivation and Cultivation TechniqueRank; even their close-quarters combat ability was nothing to boast about. Over a year ago, after Xiao Se told Yun Yun in the Magical Beast Mountain Range that Xiao Yan had a powerful Soul body who was a Dou Zun in life teaching him, she had been dragging Nalan Yanran to practice every single day upon returning.
Now, Nalan Yanran was able to achieve strength far exceeding the original story; besides the help of Xiao Se's Medicinal Pill, it was inseparable from Yun Yun's 'affection.' Otherwise, having only cultivation but failing in actual combat would be in vain.
"One cannot say it like that. That old man also knows that I am not one to scatter eagles without seeing rabbits. Since he dared to send Xiao Yan over, he surely has something that would interest me. It wouldn't hurt to go and see."
Xiao Se smiled, placed his hands on the shoulders of Yun Yun and Ya Fei, and said with a smile, "Yun'er, Feier, let's go. Your husband will take you to see this so-called number one Alchemist on the continent."
"Then this humble one thanks her husband." Hearing Xiao Se refer to himself as 'husband' in front of her and Yun Yun, a warm current flowed through Ya Fei's heart. Among Xiao Se's many girlfriends, she had the poorest cultivation talent, while the others were either powerful figures or rare young Geniuses. Being treated equally made her very happy.
Compared to the happy Ya Fei, Yun Yun was not very pleased. Although she was naturally indifferent and disliked worldly constraints, having been in a high position for many years, she still felt very uncomfortable that a little girl she usually didn't pay attention to was suddenly placed on the same level as her, sharing the man she loved.
However, she was also very curious about what this Soul body, who was a Dou Zun expert in life, was actually like, so she did not refuse.
A short while later, Xiao Se, with his arms around the two of them, brought Ya Fei and Yun Yun to the eleventh reception room where Xiao Yan was located.
As soon as they entered, they saw Xiao Yan sitting cross-legged on the ground Cultivating. Xiao Yan was awakened by the sound of Xiao Se and the others' footsteps.
When he saw a graceful and noble beauty appear beside Xiao Se, a strange look flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and a long-lost bitterness welled up in his heart.
The beautiful woman before him was someone Xiao Yan had seen in the Magical Beast Mountain Range; she was the female Dou Huang who had been defeated in the battle against the Amethyst Winged Lion King and rescued by Xiao Se.
"Alright, call your teacher out." Xiao Se glanced at Xiao Yan casually, waved his right hand, and the room door automatically closed. He said impatiently.
"It's that disdainful look again, that same tone…" Xiao Yan's eyes were splitting with rage. He suppressed the urge to attack, looked at Ya Fei, then at Yun Yun, and said coldly, "It is not very convenient here."
"What convenience? They are both my women." Xiao Se no longer stood on ceremony. He reached out and performed a suction motion; the black storage ring in Xiao Yan's hand automatically flew out and landed in his palm. He released his Spirit power to probe inside and found that the Soul fluctuation within was extremely weak, as if it could dissipate at any moment. He then laughed mockingly, "I was wondering why you would shamelessly come over. It turns out this old man has fallen into a deep sleep again. I reckon it's because you've been borrowing his power along the way to play out your 'pretending to be cool and slapping faces' routines, or every time something happens, you borrow his power without ever thinking of solving it yourself, squeezing his Spirit power dry."
Xiao Yan lowered his head in silence and did not answer. At this moment, he only hated himself for why his strength was so weak. If he had the strength of a Dou Zong, how would Xiao Se dare to mock him?
"Alright, alright, I can't be bothered with your petty business. Speak, what did your teacher say before he died—ah, pfft, before he fell into a deep sleep, and why are you here?" Xiao Se waved his hand, his voice indifferent.
"Make a deal with you. During the Three-Year Agreement, protect me so I can leave Yun Lan Mountain safely. Before the Three-Year Agreement, he will guide you in Alchemist techniques." Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, still not looking up. His bangs hung down, covering his eyes with shadows. If he could, he would never want to beg this man before him again.
"You master and Disciple are quite calculating. Guiding me in Alchemist techniques before the Three-Year Agreement means that before then, I have to spend Medicinal Pills to restore his Spirit power. By then, with his help, even if I renege on the deal, it wouldn't matter." Xiao Se played with the black, ancient storage ring in his hand, a cold smile curling on his lips.
"Xiao Se, you are also from the Xiao Family. Can you really be so cold-blooded? If I lose the Three-Year Agreement, the entire Xiao Family will lose all face." Xiao Yan, eyes splitting with rage, questioned him.
"No, don't misunderstand. I have never admitted that I am a member of the Xiao Family, at least not the Xiao Family currently in Wutan City." Xiao Se waved his hand and said mockingly, "As for the so-called Xiao Family face, if I remember correctly, this so-called Three-Year Agreement was something you created yourself. Nalan Yanran had already intended to peacefully dissolve the engagement with your father, Xiao Zhan, in private, but you chose to be self-righteous and declared it in public, making it known to everyone. Even if there is a loss of face, it is the loss of face for you and your father. No, to be precise, you and your father have never known what face is."
"Get out. I am indeed interested in Venerable Yao's Alchemist techniques. For the sake of Venerable Yao, I will spare your life during the Three-Year Agreement. Come back to take this ring the day before the Three-Year Agreement."
As he spoke, Xiao Se flicked his sleeve, and Xiao Yan was sent flying straight out of the window.
"Xiao Se, are you just letting this kid leave like that? I can tell that he is almost driven mad with jealousy of you and would love to take your life." Ya Fei walked to the window, looked at Xiao Yan limping out of the crowd while being watched by onlookers on the street, and turned her head to ask Xiao Se in confusion.
"Don't worry about him; he still has some use for now. Come over and take a look at this former 'number one Alchemist on the continent,' Venerable Yao, Yao Chen." Xiao Se casually took a Soul Fusion Pill from his storage ring. Under the catalysis of his Qi, the Spirit energy contained within the Medicinal Pill slowly flowed into the black storage ring. The storage ring floated in the air and erupted with a brilliant, intense white light.
A moment later, the intense light dissipated, and the black storage ring fell to the ground.
"Xiao Se, what is this?" Ya Fei walked up to Xiao Se, took his arm, and asked in surprise.
Xiao Se gently stroked Ya Fei's slender hand, returned a reassuring smile, and then spoke to the black storage ring on the ground, "Venerable Yao, I know you are awake. If you don't come out now, I'm going to throw you into the toilet."
"You fellow, you really have no respect for an old man at all."
A streak of white light floated out from the black storage ring, landed on the ground nearby, and transformed into Venerable Yao's familiar figure.
"Alright, alright, don't be overly cautious. This is Ya Fei; you should recognize her. As for the other one, it is inconvenient to tell you her identity for now, but rest assured, she is also my woman and won't leak your existence." Xiao Se shrugged slightly.
Venerable Yao's gaze swept over Ya Fei and Yun Yun. When he saw that Yun Yun was the female Dou Huang that Xiao Se had rescued back then, a lewd smile could not help but curl on his lips, "Little Friend Xiao Se, you certainly have quite the romantic luck!"
Originally, he had wanted Xiao Yan to rescue Yun Yun, and then, while her Qi was Sealed by the Amethyst Winged Lion King, capture her in one stroke. With the help of a Dou Huang expert, Xiao Yan's path of growth would have had many fewer detours.
Unfortunately, he was intercepted by Xiao Se, who had suddenly appeared. And as expected, Xiao Se turned her into his woman. All of this was within Venerable Yao's expectations.
"That goes without saying." Hearing Venerable Yao's words, Xiao Se readily admitted it. Without too much small talk, he went straight to the point, "That kid Xiao Yan told me about the deal you proposed. I sent him away and will return you to him the day before the Three-Year Agreement. When do you intend to start guiding me as an Alchemist?"
"Anytime is fine. I am also very curious about what level you have reached as an Alchemist." Under the perception of his powerful Spirit power, Venerable Yao naturally sensed Xiao Yan lingering outside the Mittel Auction House headquarters. After confirming that the other party was safe, he replied.
"That's good." Xiao Se turned his head to look at Ya Fei, "Feier, go and arrange a quiet room for me."
"Leave it to me." Ya Fei turned and walked out of the eleventh reception room.
"Yun'er." Xiao Se looked at Yun Yun with gentle eyes.
"I'm going back." Hearing that Xiao Se seemed to be going into seclusion, Yun Yun, who had not yet emerged from her confusion over Xiao Se's philandering, pouted and turned to leave.
Xiao Se shook his head, collected Venerable Yao's Soul into the black storage ring, then threw the storage ring into the System warehouse, and finally, under Yun Yun's stunned gaze, swept her into his arms.
"What are you doing?" Yun Yun's cheeks flushed, and her eyes darted away.
"That old man is gone now. What do you think I want to do?" Xiao Se looked at Yun Yun with a smile, his eyes filled with heat.
"Don't you dare mess ar—mmph…" Feeling the hot breath from Xiao Se's mouth, Yun Yun's breathing suddenly accelerated. Before she could finish her sentence, her mouth was blocked by Xiao Se.
The Han Hai Bodyguard Cover appeared out of thin air, covering the figures of Xiao Se and Yun Yun. A fierce battle began, and the wonderful music within was destined to go unheard by anyone.
The next morning, Yun Yun changed her clothes and flew to the Cloud Mist Sect.
Time flew by like a white horse passing a crack; in the blink of an eye, it was the night before the Three-Year Agreement.
Inside a spacious and bright room somewhere in the Mittel Auction House.
Venerable Yao looked in amazement at the Medicinal Pill gradually taking shape in the myriad beast cauldron in front of Xiao Se and exclaimed, "A Genius, truly a Genius. Just in terms of fire control technique, it is already not inferior to mine. I believe that as long as the opportunity is right, your promotion to a Grade 8 Alchemist is just around the corner."
"Venerable Yao is too kind; all of this is due to your proper guidance." Xiao Se smiled slightly. During this time, under Venerable Yao's teaching, he had benefited greatly. Not only had all the various problems he encountered in alchemy before been solved, but he had also learned various wonderful Alchemist techniques from Venerable Yao.
"Sigh, I am merely adding flowers to the brocade. Even without me, you would have taken this step sooner or later; it was just a matter of time." Venerable Yao said, "However, having said that, it really exceeded my expectations that you could grow to this point relying only on the memories left by a Sixth-Rank Alchemist. I thought you had taken some powerful Alchemist in the Central Plains as your master."
"I would have liked to, but the key is that no one would take me." Xiao Se shrugged slightly.
"Then how about me?" Venerable Yao pointed at himself.
"You, huh." Xiao Se pondered slightly and said solemnly, "Whether it is Alchemist techniques or other things, there are indeed few in the entire Fighting Qi Continent more suitable to be a master than you. But I will say it again: are you willing to give up on Xiao Yan? If you are willing, I guarantee that I will refine a brand-new body for you within a year."
"Actually, there is no irresolvable conflict between you and Xiao Yan. You are both from the same Family. Can you not reconcile?" Venerable Yao was still unwilling to give up on Xiao Yan.
"Not to mention that kid Xiao Yan hates me to the bone because of jealousy—even for you, if your parents sacrificed themselves for the Family, and while their bodies were not yet cold, would you be willing to forgive those'so-called clansmen' who slandered your parents and drove you out of the Family?" Xiao Se asked instead of answering.
Upon hearing this, Venerable Yao fell silent. A complex look flashed in his cloudy old eyes. Xiao Se's situation was very similar to his, and his parents were even more miserable; after they died, their names were not even left on the ancestral hall tablet.
Xiao Se continued, "Unfortunately, Xiao Yan's father was one of the indirect persecutors back then. It was he who tacitly approved of the Xiao Family doing this. He is even more hateful than those people. As things stand, it is already benevolent of me not to take revenge on the Xiao Family. Do you think I would play the 'the Family abuses me a thousand times, yet I treat the Family like my first love' act and act like a dog, kneeling and licking the Xiao Family?"
"Sigh, I hope that in the future, you and Xiao Yan will not become enemies." Venerable Yao sighed helplessly, turned around, controlled the black storage ring to float out of the window, and turned into a stream of light, flying rapidly towards a dark alley outside the Mittel Auction House, where his Disciple was waiting for him.
"Rest assured, that won't happen, because he is not worthy of being my enemy." Looking at the place where Venerable Yao disappeared, a strange look flashed in Xiao Se's eyes, and he muttered in a low voice.
[Beep, the one-month period has arrived. Congratulations to the host for obtaining two exchange opportunities. Congratulations to the host for exchanging for one draw opportunity.]
"System, open my personal panel."
A light screen that only he could see appeared out of thin air, displaying various information on it.
[Beep, host's personal panel is opening automatically.]
[host: Xiao Se
Gender: Male
Age: Seventeen years old
Cultivation: Two-Star Dou Zong.
SoulRank: Peak Grade 7 Alchemist
Domain: Ice Fire Domain
Sword Intent: 40%
Qi Attribute: Fire (mixed with a trace of Wood attribute), Ice, Time, Space
Spirit: Fire, Seraphim
Cultivation Technique: "Flame Mantra" Earth RankAdvanced, "Returning to Origin Soul Technique" Grade unknown
Heavenly Flame: Green Lotus Core Flame, Ice Fire Dragon Flame, Sea Heart Flame, Fallen Heart Flame
Dou Technique: "Five Round Li Fire Method" Earth RankAdvanced, "Mirror Flower Destruction" Earth RankAdvanced, "Scarlet Flame Sword" Earth RankIntermediate, "Ethereal Smoke Step" Earth RankAdvanced, "Furious Lions Roar" Profound Rank High Level, "Eightfold Stack" Profound Rank High Level.
Secret Technique: Fire Gods Wrath (Fourth Layer), Flying Thunder God (Space Teleportation), Fuluo Sanxuan Technique (Third Layer)
Spirit Bone: Fire Dragon King Left Arm Bone, Ice Dragon King Right Arm Bone
Exchange Count: 24
Lucky Draw Count: 12
System Warehouse: Tablet Computer, Douluo Travel Voucher (Permanent), Fox Spirit Matchmaker Travel Voucher (Permanent), sword dao sovereign Travel Voucher (7 days).]
(End of Chapter)
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