Chapter 35: Give Them a Home

Three days later, under the shocked and horrified gazes of everyone in Wutan City, the Jia Lie family, which had once dominated Wutan City and was considered a local power, left Wutan City in such a sorry state.

In front of the third-grade alchemist named Liu Panlong, the Jia Lie family, once one of the three major families in Wutan City, was suppressed to the point where they couldn't even lift their heads.

What shocked many people even more was that Liu Panlong actually addressed that Xiao Yan of the Xiao family as "Little Martial Uncle," and his attitude was so respectful.

Such a scene made many people不由的 (bùyóude - can't help but) speculate on how powerful the martial sect behind Xiao Yan must be.

At the same time, they also clearly realized that the sky of Wutan City had truly changed. The era of the Xiao family covering the sky with one hand was about to arrive.

And the one who easily broke this original tripartite balance was precisely that peerless genius of the Xiao family who could be called a monster.

"Master, the Jia Lie family has completely gotten out of Wutan City."

In a certain courtyard of the Xiao family, Liu Panlong stood in the quiet little hut. His face no longer held the arrogance he had when facing the Jia Lie family. His expression was respectful as he looked at Xiao Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed cultivating.

"Well done."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan just nodded faintly and then instructed: "Next, your main task is to help my Xiao family refine medicinal pills."

"Spend ten days each month refining some basic medicinal pills, ten days to refine Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid, and another ten days to refine some other medicinal pills. Your martial lineage is not considered good. To be able to reach the third grade without sufficient guidance, and now with guidance, the chance of becoming a sixth-grade in the future may not be non-existent. At the very least, with your previous accumulation, it's not difficult to become a fourth-grade alchemist in the short term."

Xiao Yan looked at Liu Panlong, but he didn't have much expectation.

In his opinion, even with some guidance from Yao Lao or even himself, for this Liu Panlong to reach the sixth grade would be about the limit of his potential.

To be able to advance to the seventh grade would be considered a great fortune.

"Yes, Master!"

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, a fanatical look appeared on Liu Panlong's respectful face.

For an alchemist, what could be more maddening than the improvement of one's own alchemy skills?

A sixth-grade alchemist. In the past, he, Liu Panlong, wouldn't even dare to think about it. In his original trajectory, he only felt that he would have no regrets if he could reach the fourth grade before he died.

But by a strange combination of circumstances, he actually had the hope of advancing to the sixth grade. This was the reason why Liu Panlong so quickly and sincerely submitted to Xiao Yan.

"Mm, you don't need to worry about the medicinal materials. Just focus on refining pills. I have already spoken with my teacher. He will take out two shichen (4 hours) a month to guide you."

Xiao Yan nodded lightly and then waved his hand.

"Go out, go back to your own place to refine pills."

"Yes, Master."

Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Liu Panlong quickly agreed. After respectfully bowing to Xiao Yan, he then left Xiao Yan's room.

After Liu Panlong left, Xiao Yan also slowly closed his eyes again and began to absorb the free-roaming energy between heaven and earth.

When the night was deep and quiet, he slowly opened his eyes again. As his Dou Qi circulated, it was once again much more powerful than before.

"A five-star Dou Zhe."

Feeling the Dou Qi in his body, which had become much thicker again, a smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips.

From a four-star Dou Zhe to a five-star Dou Zhe, it took him less than a month. At this rate, even if the next few stars became slower and slower, he could probably prepare to break through to Dou Shi in about half a year.

"When I reach Dou Shi, it will be time to go out and look for Heavenly Flames."

Feeling the Dou Qi in his body, Xiao Yan couldn't help but gently shake his head. Without a Heavenly Flame, his strength could never be truly unleashed.

Even though he had a wisp of the Bone Chilling Flame's subsidiary flame, it was still far inferior to a real Heavenly Flame.

"You mean, from now on, you're going to officially start selling Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid to the outside world?"

The next day, looking at Xiao Yan who had come to the Miteer Auction House, Ya Fei covered her red lips in surprise, her pair of charming peach-blossom eyes carrying a hint of pleasant surprise.

"That's right. In addition to the healing medicines I provided you before, Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid will also be included in the medicinal pills our Xiao family sells to the public. As for the cooperation partner, it's still you."

Looking at Ya Fei, who was so happy that her small mouth couldn't close, a faint evil thought suddenly appeared in Xiao Yan's mind. "With your previous refining speed, the amount of pills refined in a month must be terrifying. These pills have long since exceeded the market capacity of a small place like Wutan City."

Hearing Xiao Yan's explanation, Ya Fei's jade-like hand gently smoothed the waves on her chest, trying to suppress her excited mood.

But her fragrant tongue couldn't help but lick her rosy lips. This unintentional temptation made even Xiao Yan feel a bit of romantic charm.

Since meeting Xiao Yan, in the past six months, Ya Fei had already obtained a net profit of over five hundred thousand gold coins.

Such a huge sum of money had already left her far ahead of other peers in the family.

And now, the channel provided by Xiao Yan seemed to be even larger than before.

"From now on, you will be responsible for helping to collect medicinal materials and sell medicinal pills. However, for the profits, I can only give you thirty percent."

His fingertips gently tapped on the tabletop. Xiao Yan took a light sip of tea and said with some helplessness.

Since he wanted to support the Xiao family, he naturally had to give thirty percent of the profits to the family.

"Hehe, thirty percent is already a huge profit for me. If it were any more, I would feel a little uneasy taking it."

Hearing Xiao Yan's statement, Ya Fei couldn't help but shake her head with a wry smile.

According to Xiao Yan, in the future, he would provide the Miteer Auction House with one thousand bottles of each of the three types of first-grade medicinal pills every month, as well as a full ten bottles of Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid.

The terrifying profit from this would probably be as high as hundreds of thousands or even nearly a million gold coins every month.

Even if only thirty percent was divided, that was still an enviable amount of funds.

"I really can't figure out why you, little fellow, are so good to me."

Looking at Xiao Yan's clear eyes, Ya Fei suddenly sighed, her beautiful eyes looking at Xiao Yan with a hint more unease.

"Hehe, I'm after you, of course."

Under the illumination of the crystal lamp, Xiao Yan's face still carried a gentle smile. He suddenly reached out and gently brushed aside the strands of black hair on Ya Fei's forehead.

His pair of eyes were still incomparably clear, but they had a bit more fervor.

In his previous life, due to various reasons, Xiao Yan had never completely expressed his feelings for this woman. After tens of thousands of years, they still maintained a strange ambiguity.

But having been reborn, he had enough confidence to control the future direction. Although having more women was destined to create some problems that would give even him, Emperor Yan, a headache, how could Xiao Yan give up because of a small difficulty?

The moment he was reborn, he had already decided that in this life, he must give them a real home.

"Remember, you are worthy of me doing this."

His palm gently caressed Ya Fei's smooth and tender cheek that looked like it would break from a mere touch. Before the woman could become shy and angry, Xiao Yan had already turned and left with a smile.

Looking at the gradually receding figure of the young man, Ya Fei's pretty face became more and more rosy.

"I really don't understand how a twelve-year-old child can have such methods. But, he seems to be turning thirteen soon."

Only then did Ya Fei realize that, compared to half a year ago, the young man's height had unknowingly grown by an inch.

"When he truly grows up, I wonder if I will still have the courage to resist him."

As wild thoughts flashed through her mind, a wry smile appeared on Ya Fei's lips, but she didn't notice that her eyes had already gained a bit of shyness and gentleness.

After Xiao Yan finished discussing matters and returned to the family, he found that the originally quite peaceful family had now become very lively.

Somewhat confused, he pulled over a clansman and couldn't help but ask curiously: "What happened?"

Being suddenly pulled, that clansman originally wanted to turn around and curse, but when he saw the delicate little face that was half a head shorter than him, his face instantly showed a bit of flattery and pleasant surprise.

"Young Clan Leader, you've returned just in time."

"Because of your world-shattering talent, the Ao Ba family has now taken the initiative to submit to our Xiao family and become our Xiao family's affiliate."

"Just now, the Clan Leader even sent someone to look for you."

(End of this chapter)