"I understand," Chu Xiao said, narrowing his eyes. "You continue with your preparations; I'll go to the Mittel Auction House to find him."
As soon as he finished speaking, black-purple strange fire wings appeared behind Chu Xiao, and the sound of wind and thunder seemed to echo in the room.
Xiao Yan didn't even blink before he realized Chu Xiao had vanished as if he had never been there.
"Teacher, how strong is my cousin now?" Xiao Yan asked, his eyes filled with admiration. "After cultivating in seclusion for so long, he must have advanced several stars within the Great Dou Shi realm, right?"
"Hmm," Yao Lao pondered for a moment, then said, "He has indeed improved quite a bit; he should be at seven stars."
"Seven stars!?" Xiao Yan gasped.
A little over a month ago, when Chu Xiao went to Stone Desert City, his strength had just broken through to the Great Dou Shi level.
He never expected that in such a short time, he would advance six stars. This speed was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.
He truly lived up to being the person Old Ancestor Xiao Xuan favored and entrusted with such important responsibilities.
Just then, Yao Lao uttered two more words: "Dou Ling."
Xiao Yan: ???
At the same time.
Chu Xiao stopped halfway and met Xiao Mei.
"Cousin!" Due to her excitement, a blush appeared on Xiao Mei's innocent yet alluring face.
"It seems the Building Foundation Spiritual Liquid was used well; you're already at the eighth stage of Dou Qi," Chu Xiao praised without reservation.
"It's all thanks to you, Cousin, for giving such precious things to the Family; only then could Mei'er benefit," Xiao Mei said, her large eyes filled with admiration and adoration. "Cousin truly keeps his word."
"What is this small benefit?" Chu Xiao smiled gently at Xiao Mei.
When he and Xiao Yan both Breakthrough to the Dou Di realm, and the Xiao Family Bloodline is activated twice, they will then know what true effortless success means.
Even Xun Er, the most perfect owner of the Imperial Family Bloodline in the Gu Family for so many years, would probably not be able to compare to Xiao Mei at that time.
Therefore, the Xiao Family has great investment value; no matter what is paid now, it will not be a loss in the end.
"Originally, the Building Foundation Spiritual Liquid was something I only intended to give to you, but there was quite a bit of it, so it ended up benefiting Xiao Ning and the others as well," Chu Xiao said, taking out a bottle of Fire-Roasted Green Grape Wine and placing it in Xiao Mei's hand. "Drink a small glass of this wine every three days before you Cultivate."
"After a month, you can reach the ninth stage of Dou Qi. At that time, you can go find the Clan Chief, and he will give you Qi Gathering Powder and a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique."
"Don't disappoint me in this Canaan Academy enrollment assessment."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xiao's figure disappeared.
Xiao Mei gripped the wine bottle tightly in her hands, her eyes becoming extremely serious: "Cousin, rest assured, Mei'er will definitely not disappoint you."
On the other side, Chu Xiao directly rushed to the Mittel Auction House this time.
His Soul Power swept out, finding that Hai Bodong was not present, but Ya Fei's aura was quite strong.
"This doesn't seem like the blood and Qi intensity a mere Dou Zhe like Ya Fei should possess."
Hovering in mid-air, Chu Xiao pondered for a moment before directly descending into Ya Fei's courtyard.
Hearing the sound of water splashing inside the house, his expression subtly changed, and he spoke: "Sister Ya Fei, Chu Xiao is here to visit."
Bang!
The sound of something falling echoed inside the house.
After a flurry of activity, Ya Fei, dressed in a long dress, appeared at the window. Her fiery red hair was still wet, giving her the impression of a rose emerging from water.
Chu Xiao focused his gaze on her exposed wrist and understood.
"It seems she has Cultivated the Great Sun Thunder Body!"
Given Ya Fei's Cultivation talent, which was hindered by her Seven Aperture Exquisite Heart, it would be impossible for her to Cultivate the Great Sun Thunder Body on her own.
Thus, it seemed that the woman holding the notebook copy, like him, could directly gain benefits from the notebook copy.
However, he was certain that Yun Yun had not Cultivated the Great Sun Thunder Body when she met her.
As for Medusa and Xun Er, it was impossible to determine from their appearance alone; a deeper understanding was needed.
Analyzing from the known information, it was possible that the notebook copy owners needed to meet certain conditions to gain benefits.
For example, meeting him, or being bound to him, or their relationship reaching a certain level?
Suppressing these conjectures in his heart, Chu Xiao's face showed a smile: "I hope I didn't disturb Sister Ya Fei?"
"What do you think?" Ya Fei tossed her long red hair, her eyes filled with a playful reproach.
With Chu Xiao's strength, how could he not hear that she was bathing inside? Yet he deliberately called out to her through the door.
In her haste, she hadn't even dried the water on her body, and she felt her underwear was excessively clinging to her body.
"I was too eager," Chu Xiao said, flicking a flame from his finger.
As the temperature rose, Ya Fei felt the moisture on her body and hair instantly evaporate, making her feel incredibly comfortable in an instant.
"Is it alright now?" Chu Xiao's lips curved into a smile.
"I never said you disturbed me, you know," Ya Fei leaned against the window frame and met Chu Xiao's gaze, her smile alluring. "I welcome you; you are the hero who found our Grand Elder for our Mittel Family."
Previously, their Mittel Family was just one of the three great Dou King Families.
But now, it was already the third strongest force, second only to the Imperial Family and the Yun Lan Sect.
And she, Ya Fei, because of Chu Xiao's strong support, had her authority greatly increased under Hai Bodong's care.
If it weren't for her own unwillingness, she would have already returned to the Imperial Capital to preside over the Family's major affairs.
As for her gratitude towards Chu Xiao, it was truly endless.
"I just came to find Elder Hai, but he doesn't seem to be here," Chu Xiao shifted the topic.
"Elder Hai went to attend a trade fair; there's a Material there for refining the Rejuvenation Purple Pill," Ya Fei explained.
"Xiao Yanzi said Elder Hai had something urgent to tell me?" Chu Xiao raised an eyebrow, feeling that Ya Fei must know something.
"Yes, that person from the Imperial Family has come looking," Ya Fei's beautiful eyes fixed. "They said they've already prepared what you need and asked you to arrange a specific time for discussion."
"This Jia Xingtian truly knows how to adapt," Chu Xiao realized in his heart. After a brief thought, he said, "Then, when Elder Hai returns, please trouble Sister Ya Fei to tell Jia Xingtian that the meeting will be postponed, at the earliest in one month, and at the latest in three months."
By then, Medusa would have evolved into the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python and also broken through to the Dou Zong level, which would provide even greater deterrence and reduce many calculations.
"Yes, Chu Xiao, your sister will surely fulfill your instructions," Ya Fei agreed without hesitation.
Chu Xiao nodded in satisfaction, then thought for a moment and said, "Although the meeting is still some time away, Sister Ya Fei, as the future primary person in charge of construction and business for my Ling Xiao Pavilion, you can start preparing in advance, making some plans and business strategies."
"At that time, I will help you identify any omissions, so that once we secure the territory, we can begin construction more quickly."
He had already mentioned the establishment of the Ling Xiao Pavilion to Hai Bodong, Medusa, and Yun Yun.
Hai Bodong would certainly inform Ya Fei, his designated representative.
"By the Pavilion Master's command, your subordinate shall obey," Ya Fei suddenly bowed, showcasing her graceful figure.
Her tone of voice suddenly became strange: "However, since I, your sister, am working so hard for you, my dear brother, how will you reward me?"
As she spoke, Ya Fei even gave Chu Xiao a seductive wink and seemingly inadvertently exposed a section of her fragrant shoulder.
Such a bold move, especially in private, was the first time she had ever done this.
But for the future Heavenly Emperor, it was not embarrassing at all.
As their gazes met, the atmosphere in the air seemed to become strange.
Chu Xiao suddenly took a step forward, arriving before Ya Fei in a single breath.
He reached out a hand, directly grasping towards Ya Fei's chest, his eyes filled with an aggressive glint.
His handsome face appeared extremely charming at this moment, his eyes like a deep pool that could envelop her.
In an instant, Ya Fei felt a spark ignite in her heart, and a seed that had long been buried quietly took root and sprouted.
She thought about her future working under Chu Xiao, even being taken by him to the Major Thousand Worlds, and given a high position in the Heavenly Palace.
If she wasn't a trusted confidant, could she be trusted and given such important responsibilities?
Would he be willing to spend so many resources to Cultivate her just out of gratitude?
She felt that she and Chu Xiao definitely shared a subtle, ambiguous relationship in private.
Only then would she be utterly devoted, and only then would Chu Xiao absolutely trust, heavily rely on, and Cultivate her.
Setting aside considerations of benefit, Ya Fei also understood herself extremely well.
For people she disliked, like Mu Zhan of the Mu Family, even with his status, strength, and Cultivation talent, her choice was to avoid him.
But for someone she liked, she would be very proactive; she didn't believe Chu Xiao could…
"If we were destined to have a connection."
"Then this time, will I, Ya Fei, be the first to win?"