"You being good at fighting is worth crap."
Xiao Yan mocked him and directly stepped on his head.
"When you're out in the world, it's all about backing. It's all about power."
"Bastard, if you've got guts then stop calling people over!!"
Zi Ran roared, glaring viciously at Xiao Yan.
Only after being dragged here did he realize Xiao Yan hadn't called three Dou Shengs—he'd called twelve!Twelve Dou Shengs! A force strong enough to overturn the entire Northwest Continent. What right did a tiny one-star Dou Sheng like him have to be hunted down by twelve?
"You wild, stray little runt actually dared threaten this young master?" Xiao Yan glanced at him dismissively.
"A duel? You've lived thousands of years and actually have the face to ask me for a duel?"
"Ha! Pah!"
Xiao Yan spat a glob of phlegm straight onto Zi Ran's face.
"You dare insult me like this—ahhh! Just kill me already!" Zi Ran's eyes went blood-red as he glared at Xiao Yan.
But his whole body was sealed. He couldn't move an inch.
"Kill you? You think I don't dare?"
Xiao Yan sneered softly. "Slaughter him."
After saying this, he casually stepped back two paces.
"Di Zi, allow me."Once Xiao Yan retreated, the burly man with the massive blade stepped forward with a cruel grin.
"You're really going to kill me?"
Now Zi Ran panicked. He hadn't expected Xiao Yan to actually mean it.
"You're a one-star Dou Sheng. You think killing you is hard?" the big man scoffed, raising his blade.
"Don't kill me! I surrender!" Zi Ran's expression flipped instantly, all his earlier ferocity gone.
He stared at Xiao Yan and said desperately, "As long as you spare my life, I can be your mount. I can join the Xiao Clan as a spirit beast."
He changed faces faster than a performer — even Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned speechless.
"Xiao Yan… you must not spare him!" Caoyu's aged voice suddenly cut in.
She stared coldly at Zi Ran. "This thing is not only cowardly — he devours his masters."
"What do you mean?" Xiao Yan blinked.
Caoyu's gaze chilled even more.
"Before entering my father's tutelage, this creature used to be the mount of a powerful Dou Zun. When that Dou Zun was gravely wounded, he devoured his own master alive."
"And years ago, the reason our faction was besieged by that fallen tribe… was because he leaked my father's location."
"This thing fears death, and he's a traitor who sells out his own master!"
Her voice was icy, full of killing intent that almost took form.
If it weren't for him, the Swallowing Heaven Python lineage wouldn't have declined so quickly.
"Ohhh…"So he was a three-surname slave. Xiao Yan finally understood why Caoyu hated him so much.
If the guy had merely fled in fear, Caoyu might've disliked it, but not hated him. But betrayal? Selling out one's own teacher? That was truly disgusting.
"Senior, don't worry."
Xiao Yan smiled thinly. "Even if you hadn't said it, I'd still kill him."
"You can't kill me! I'm a ninth-rank magical beast! I can serve the Xiao Clan loyally! With the Xiao Clan's strength, I would never dare betray you!" Zi Ran trembled in fear.
"Ninth-rank magical beast, so what? You spent thousands of years cultivating just to become this weak. Trash like you isn't even worthy of being the Xiao Clan's dog."
Xiao Yan waved his hand. "Kill him."
"No—don't—!"
He struggled, begged… but a single flash of steel cut his head clean off.
If Xiao Yan had done it personally, hacking through a ninth-rank beast's flesh would've taken ten days or half a month. Their physical bodies were absurdly tough.
But for a three-star Dou Sheng? One stroke was enough.
With the spray of blood, a small purple serpent-soul was grabbed by the big man.
"Di Zi, this beast's soul?" he asked.
"Take it back to the clan and toss it into the Soul-Rearing Grounds. I don't need it for now." Xiao Yan said calmly.
"Heh heh, then we thank the Di Zi."The Golden Twelve Saints grinned.
A Dou Sheng's entire body was treasure. Killing one and bringing it back earned enormous contribution points.
But on the Dou Qi Continent, most Dou Shengs belonged to powerful factions. Wild Dou Shengs were rare.And even if you met one, you couldn't just casually kill them. The Xiao Clan disapproved of over-hunting.
Plus, because the Xiao Clan was too strong, no one dared provoke them, so these Dou Sheng elders rarely got chances to earn credit.
After his soul was collected, Zi Ran's body reverted to its true form — a mountain-sized purple giant python, its eyes dim and lifeless.
"Di Zi, can I take this Purple Sky Demon Python's gallbladder for wine-soaking?" the big man asked hopefully.
"All rare parts including the magic core — I don't want any of it. Whatever the seniors want, take it. I only need the snake head for something."
Xiao Yan smiled warmly.
Hearing this, the Golden Twelve Saints' eyes lit up.Such a young Di Zi, yet he knew how to treat people well. Their favorability toward him shot upward.
Xiao Lin also smiled silently.His grandson caused trouble often, but at critical moments he never messed up. That pleased him greatly.
After the twelve saints finished dividing the spoils, they happily waved goodbye.
At this moment, Xiao Lin suddenly pulled Xiao Yan aside.
"How's the matter with the Nalan family?"
"It's done. Very dignified."
"Good. Then I can visit Nalan Jie with peace of mind."
Xiao Lin patted his shoulder, satisfied.
"So… what about his granddaughter?"
"She's pretty."
"You brat! I meant — did you settle the arrangement properly?"
"Relax. She can't be the main wife anymore, but she can still be a concubine, right?"
Xiao Yan grinned.
Xiao Lin froze… then widened his eyes.
"You broke off the engagement and then took the girl as a concubine?!"
"What's wrong with that?"
"Was it her idea? You didn't force her, right?"
Xiao Lin stared at him. If Xiao Yan had forced it, he would break his legs today — Di Zi or not.
"Come on, you know my charm. Do I need to force anything?" Xiao Yan rolled his eyes.
Only then did Xiao Lin relax.
"Good. Then I can visit Nalan Jie."
"Remember to prepare more gifts." Xiao Yan reminded.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Xiao Lin blinked.
"Well… you might have a few more granddaughters-in-law over there.You'll understand when you meet Second Brother."
Xiao Yan clasped his hands behind his back, looking perfectly innocent.
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