Princess Yu Er

The Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, now transformed into a bracelet, seemed to nod slightly before obediently resting on Xiao Chong's wrist.

Seeing this, Xiao Chong naturally revealed a smile.

Although this situation was unexpected, Xiao Chong couldn't possibly be heartless. Moreover, the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame request wasn't particularly difficult for him.

A mere Dou Saint—with his talent, it probably wouldn't take too long.

Having reclaimed the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, Xiao Chong also emerged from the sealed area, taking a moment to feel the weather outside.

"It seems like setting up the seal took over two days... But I guess I also managed to gain some insights into the Six Paths Sealing Technique. It might come in handy in the future."

Over these two days, Wutan City and the Xiao Clan seemed to have become even livelier, likely due to the news about the battle with the Chu Yun Empire spreading across the northwest continent, attracting many visitors.

At the same time, Xiao Chong sensed a sudden surge of energy coming from the back mountain.

It seemed that Xiao Yan had successfully devoured the heavenly flame.

He decided to head over and check on the situation.

"Hahaha, I've finally conquered my first heavenly flame!"

As soon as he arrived at the back mountain, a series of ecstatic laughter nearly deafened him.

After opening the spatial gate to the back mountain, Xiao Chong immediately sensed an aura close to that of a Nine-Star Dou wang.

It seemed that due to his cultivation technique, Xiao Yan's strength had increased far more than expected after absorbing the strange fire.

Upon entering the back mountain, Xiao Chong felt another surge of energy.

Xiao Yan was now enveloped in the Green Lotus Core Flame, while Yao Chen, in his soul state, watched with a satisfied expression.

With so many rare materials here and Xiao Yan natural affinity for heavenly flame, the process of absorbing the flame had been hard but ultimately successful.

"Did it work?"

Xiao Chong walked in, glanced at Xiao Yan current state, and nodded.

"So, as an alchemist, what level do you think you're at now?"

At this, Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his nose and said, "Well, I'm probably only at the second tier."

"After all, I've only been learning from Yao Chen for half a month. Even though I have a heavenly fire now and my strength has improved, I haven't been studying alchemy for long enough."

"That's enough. A twelve-year-old second-tier alchemist..."

Xiao Chong smiled with satisfaction.

Although this news wasn't as shocking as his own strength, it was still enough to intimidate others and would be beneficial for recruiting alchemists to the Xiao Clan in the future.

Yao Chen also nodded and said, "Indeed, your brother is a pure prodigy. Don't compare yourself to him."

"Besides, you've been here for a while now. Although this medicinal field space is excellent, it's time to go out and explore."

"Master is right. Brother, open the gate."

Xiao Yan nodded at Yao Chen, who then retreated into the ring. Xiao Chong opened the spatial gate to the medicinal field, and they both stepped out, returning to the Xiao Clan.

Just after returning to the Xiao family, Qing Lin, who had been dressed up by Xiao Chong mother to look like a maid, came running over gracefully. She bowed obediently and affectionately to Xiao Chong.

"Young Master Xiao Chong, someone is looking for you outside the Xiao residence. From what they said, it seems the batch of rare metals gifted to you by the Jia Ma Imperial family has arrived."

"Good, thank you for your hard work," Xiao Chong stepped forward and patted Qing Lin little head.

Xiao Yan glanced at Qing Lin and then gave Xiao Chong a sidelong look: "Brother, when did you get such a well-manered maid? You really are something else."

"And what did you do outside that made the Jia Ma Imperial Family personally deliver something to you?"

Yao Chen also looked at Qing Lin with a thoughtful expression.

'This girl... is a bit special... Well, since Xiao Chong has already brought her back as a maid, I won't interfere.'

After all, Yao Chen knew that with Xiao Chong discernment and character, he would surely treat her well.

After rubbing Qing Lin head, Xiao Chong headed to the main hall of the Xiao family. Xiao Yan, having nothing better to do, naturally followed.

In the main hall, besides the elders of the Xiao family, there was also a person from the Imperial Family.

It was an officer clad in armor, holding a golden scroll with a storage ring placed on it, resembling an imperial edict.

However, in the Dou Qi Continent, an imperial edict was worth less than an Earth-level combat skill, so it was just something to glance at casually.

Soon, the officer, upon seeing Xiao Chong, gave a standard bow and began to read the edict.

"Xiao Chong of the Xiao family, the Jia Ma Imperial family thanks you for your contribution in repelling the Chun Yun Empire at the Yellow Stone Fortress."

"This storage ring contains various rare ores and metals collected by the Jia Ma Empire in collaboration with the Miter family over this period. Please accept it."

"Hmm."

Xiao Chong nodded indifferently, sensing that the messenger had more to say.

"In addition, due to Xiao Chong outstanding performance at the Yellow Stone Fortress, our Jia Ma Imperial family believes that these material rewards are insufficient."

"Therefore, our Emperor has decided that, apart from these material rewards, we will bestow upon Xiao Chong the most favored little princess of our Imperial family, Xiao Yu'er."

Hearing this, many members of the Xiao family were momentarily stunned.

Xiao Yu'er... the little princess of the Jia Ma Imperial family who would later become a supporting character in the original story, competing with Xiao Yan at the Alchemist Grand Meeting.

However, since Jia Ma Imperial family is the ruler of this land, their authority and prestige were still significant.

Thus, in the hearts of many Jia Ma people, this act by the imperial family was seen as a reward, not an inappropriate gesture.

Look at the elders of the Xiao family they didn't feel slighted at all. Instead, their faces were filled with a sense of honor.

In other places, many would surely scoff at this.

What nonsense imperial family, clearly trying to tie down a young Dou Zun like Xiao Chong with this so-called princess.

So the imperial family didn't dare to call it an arranged marriage, but rather insisted it was a gift to Xiao Chong.

The imperial family is quite sly playing word games, isn't it? However, this actually creates an opportunity for him.

The imperial family of the Jia Ma Empire is indeed a crafty one.

'Moreover... Princess Xiao Yu'er is probably only 11 years old now.'

'The people in the imperial family are somewhat inhumane...'

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