21: Return to Wutan

A week passed quickly. The Xiao Yi Xian successfully absorbed the toxins, and her Cultivation reached the six-star Dou Practitioner. This Cultivation speed would probably dumbfound Xiao Yan back in Wutan City.

Of course, compared to Xiao Lei, it didn't hold much significance. If a Dou Saint was willing, Xiao Lei could probably jump directly to the Dou Saint Cultivation.

Of course, that's a fantasy. With such a huge gap in Cultivation, the Dou Saint would probably be tormented to death before the copying process even finished!

The Alchemist Guild was very efficient. In just one week, they actually found a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique and Dou Technique for Xiao Lei. Although they were only low-tier Profound Rank, they were sufficient for the Xiao Yi Xian.

As for Xiao Lei, he could just copy them from the Xiao Yi Xian; why waste time Cultivating them himself?

It should be known that when Xiao Lei copies a Dou Technique, he can also copy the experience of using that Dou Technique.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to copy them after the Xiao Yi Xian has thoroughly practiced the Dou Techniques!

“This is the Cultivation Technique, 'Heavenly Poison Art,' that the Alchemist Guild helped you find. It's low-tier Profound Rank; you can make do with it for now. Once your Cultivation is a bit higher, I'll find a way to get you a higher-Rank one. Here are also two Dou Technique scrolls, 'Heavenly Poison Palm' and 'Heavenly Poison Sword,' both low-tier Profound Rank.”

“These three are a set of Cultivation Technique and Dou Techniques, and it's thanks to that they could be collected all at once.”

As for the transaction, Xiao Lei was already a Rank 4 Alchemist. He bought a batch of medicinal ingredients from the Mittel Auction House in Blackrock City, refined two Rank 4 Medicinal Pills, and then used them for the trade.

As for where Xiao Lei's Medicinal Pills came from, no one cared. Otto and the others certainly wouldn't think Xiao Lei refined them, after all, a sixteen-year-old Rank 2 Alchemist was already scary enough!

Xiao Lei didn't think much of Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques of this Rank, but in the Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, they were vastly different.

After all, the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the three major mercenary groups in Qingshan Town, was still using Yellow Rank Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques.

“This is too precious! Thank you, Xiao Lei!”

“You're welcome. We're friends, after all, no need to be so formal!”

Xiao Lei waved his hand indifferently. Although he had taken the initiative to get to know the Xiao Yi Xian because of her talent, it didn't affect Xiao Lei treating the Xiao Yi Xian as a friend.

“Alright then, I won't be polite with you. But where are we going next?”

“Back to Wutan City to participate in the Jia Nan Academy enrollment.”

... Wutan City.

Since Xiao Lei's departure, everything had returned to its original development. Xiao Lei's slight disturbance didn't seem to have reached the point of changing the plot.

Gale Bi still brought Liu Xi, attempting to use the Rejuvenation Powder to bring down the Xiao Family.

Of course, the result was undoubtedly a failure.

After crushing the Jia Lie Family's plan, Xiao Yan was sent to the Xiao Family's market, just as in the original.

At this moment, Xiao Yan was boredly patrolling the streets.

“Little market master! Little market master!”

Xiao Yan heard someone calling him from behind, quickly stopped, and slightly reined in his lazy attitude.

“Kru! What do you need me for?”

The one who stopped Xiao Yan was a short man, a professional thief, but because of this profession, these people were extremely well-informed.

“Young Master, just now, this humble one saw Young Miss Xiao Yu and Young Miss Xiao Xun'er on the outskirts of your market. However, the two of them seem to have run into some trouble...”

“A fellow dressed in mourning clothes from who knows where even flirted with Young Miss Xiao Xun'er! Jia Lie Ao of the Jia Lie Family was also among them. What do you think...”

Kru said with a smile, looking at Xiao Yan, his meaning already very clear.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

“Thank you for the information, this is your reward!”

Xiao Yan casually tossed out a few gold coins, then quickly shouted to the Xiao Family guards patrolling with him.

“Go! Call everyone you can! Jia Lie Ao! It's time to settle the previous score. If I, Xiao Yan, can't stop you from safely leaving the Xiao Family's market, then I shouldn't be this market master!”

As the Xiao Family members started to move, Liu Xi also “moved.”

Looking at the green-clad young girl in front of him, Liu Xi only felt invigorated again.

The green-clad young girl was Xiao Xun'er. At this moment, she wore a simple and elegant green dress, without any embellishments, yet she could still directly strike everyone's hearts.

Seeing this, Liu Xi immediately felt that the common courtesans he used to play with were no longer appealing.

“Hello, Young Miss. I am Liu Xi, an unworthy Alchemist! I am the refiner of the Rejuvenation Powder. May I invite Young Miss to stroll the streets? Whatever Young Miss fancies, Liu Xi will present with both hands!”

Liu Xi bowed slightly to Xiao Xun'er, not minding briefly acting as a gentleman.

“You are indeed unworthy!”

Xiao Xun'er spoke indifferently, completely disregarding Liu Xi in front of her.

Liu Xi was stunned. Since he became an Alchemist, he had been flattered by crowds wherever he went. When had anyone ever looked down on him like this?

“Young Miss, you may not know...”

“Stop your nonsense! This is the Xiao Family's market, get lost!”

Before Liu Xi could speak again, Xiao Yu cursed mercilessly, pulling out the long whip from her waist, looking ready to strike at any moment.

After being scolded by Xiao Yu, Liu Xi finally reacted and sized up Xiao Yu, who had drawn her long whip.

At this moment, Xiao Yu wore a plain blue and white dress, her slender jade hands holding the long whip, perfectly embodying violent aesthetics. Her chest, rising and falling with anger, made Liu Xi's eyes go wide.

“Great Master Liu Xi, this is Xiao Yu of the Xiao Family. She's too fierce, most people probably...”

Jia Lie Ao saw that this idiot Liu Xi was actually interested in Xiao Yu and cursed him as an idiot in his heart. After all, getting involved with Xiao Yu was equivalent to declaring war on the Xiao Family.

However, Liu Xi was indeed important to the Jia Lie Family at this time, so he couldn't directly offend him and had to find an excuse.

“Fierce is good. Wouldn't it be boring if she were like ordinary women!”

Jia Lie Ao was speechless!

“Who! Who dares to cause trouble in the Xiao Family's market? Everyone, beat them up!”

At the critical moment, Xiao Yan arrived swiftly with a group of guards, pointing at Jia Lie Ao and his group and giving the order.

The guards behind him didn't hesitate either, rushing forward with their weapons to surround Jia Lie Ao and his group, then raining down a flurry of blows on them.

Amidst the crowd, Jia Lie Ao hadn't even seen faces before several stick marks appeared on his face. Knowing that he would likely be beaten to death if this continued, Jia Lie Ao, in a moment of desperation, quickly challenged Xiao Yan.

“Xiao Yan! If you have the guts, don't hide! Come fight me one-on-one!”

“Oh! Actively seeking a beating!”

Xiao Yan heard this and didn't hesitate, immediately ordering the guards to go beat up the Jia Lie Family guards elsewhere, clearing the area.

“In the past, my Dou Qi had not recovered, and you challenged me. Now, I want to see what kind of strength you, Jia Lie Ao, possess!”

After saying this, Xiao Yan immediately rushed out, his fist, as big as a sandbag, smashing towards Jia Lie Ao.

Jia Lie Ao could only brace himself and accept the challenge, thinking that even if he lost, it would be better than being beaten to death by the guards.

Sure enough, after several moves, Jia Lie Ao and Xiao Yan exchanged a punch, and Jia Lie Ao's arm was immediately crippled.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan showed no intention of stopping, clenching his fist and rushing towards Jia Lie Ao again.

“No!”

Jia Lie Ao was scared by Xiao Yan's killing intent and screamed... Just when he thought he was finished, a powerful Aura suddenly exploded behind him.

“The Xiao Family's brat is so ill-mannered. Let me teach you on behalf of Xiao Zhan!”

As the voice fell, a green Dou Qi immediately pressed down on Xiao Yan.

“My son doesn't need an old dog like you to teach him!”

Another green Dou Qi quickly appeared behind Xiao Yan, and then a heavy palm landed on Xiao Yan's shoulder.

The surging green Dou Qi completely blocked Gale Bi's Aura.

“Grandsons of the Jia Lie Family, this is my Xiao Family's market. If you know what's good for you, get lost!”

Xiao Zhan looked at Gale Bi with disdain. Although there wasn't much difference in strength between the two Families at present, everything would change once Xiao Yan grew up. Therefore, Xiao Zhan naturally looked down on the Jia Lie Family.

Of course, for now, he still wouldn't confront the Jia Lie Family head-on. As for Xiao Yu and Xiao Xun'er being flirted with... wasn't Jia Lie Ao also beaten up!

Beside Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan, who had stabilized his Aura, coldly stared at Liu Xi behind Gale Bi.

“Hmph! I can only find another opportunity to deal with him later!”

In front of everyone, Xiao Yan couldn't very well use Yao Lao's help to kill Liu Xi.

Just as everyone was preparing to disperse, a voice, not angry but inherently majestic, suddenly fell.

“Who said you could leave!”