"Has he really come back?"
Looking at that increasingly mature and handsome face, Cao Ying's phoenix eyes and Dan Chen's peach blossom eyes both turned red at this moment.
Back then, Xiao Yan had only acted like a hooligan in the Pill Tower, but unintentionally captured the hearts of two young girls.
In the past two years, although their alchemy skills had been improving, making them even more outstanding among the many disciples of the Pill Tower, the two often found themselves silently lost in thought when no one was around.
The cheerful and eccentric Cao Ying was alright, but the more introverted Dan Chen would often silently gaze at the sky in the dead of night.
Seeing the two girls in this absent-minded state, their teacher, Xuan Yi, sometimes really wanted to grab Xiao Yan and give him a good scolding.
However, she also knew that Xiao Yan was beyond her ability to truly discipline, so she would often go to the Starfall Pavilion to lecture Yao Lao.
She couldn't handle the younger ones, so she couldn't handle the older ones either.
It was only because Yao Lao had broken through to the Half-Saint level in recent years that he probably couldn't withstand Xuan Yi's pressure.
"Not bad, not bad!"
High above, Xiao Yan clapped his hands, smiling, as he looked at the two girls with contrasting styles, their eyes reddening, and slowly descended through the air.
"Two years have passed, and you're both sixth-grade alchemists now, and even your cultivation has improved by a level."
Xiao Yan smiled at them.
While these two girls' cultivation aptitude wasn't top-tier, it was still comparable to the most outstanding geniuses on the Dou Qi Continent.
In two years, Cao Ying's cultivation had already reached the initial stage of Dou Huang, and even Dan Chen was close to reaching the peak of Dou Wang.
Such talent was barely considered superior even within the Xiao Clan.
After all, these two were only seventeen years old.
Hearing that familiar voice, Dan Chen and Cao Ying exchanged a glance, finally realizing that this guy was the bastard they had been longing for.
Thinking of this, the two finally stopped hesitating and, sobbing softly, punched Xiao Yan's arm.
However, the Crown Prince was no ordinary person; he naturally grabbed their slender, fair wrists and forcefully pulled them into his arms.
"Hmm, not only have they become stronger, but they've also 'grown up'!"
Feeling the unique sensation in his arms, Xiao Yan nodded in satisfaction.
"Ahem." Just then, Xuan Yi finally couldn't help but cough softly.
"Xiao Yan, do you think it's appropriate for you to flirt with my disciples in front of me?"
Hearing this cough, Cao Ying and Dan Chen trembled slightly, then quickly blushed and broke free from Xiao Yan's embrace.
Seeing the two girls so shy, Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle softly.
He then bowed slightly to Xuan Yi and said, "Master's wife, long time no see!"
Upon hearing the word "Master's wife," Xuan Yi's previously tense face finally relaxed, revealing a gentle smile befitting a junior. "Alright, alright, this old man won't disturb your enjoyment, you young people.
Have fun."
With that, he vanished.
Only after returning to her room did the amiable smile fade, replaced by a look of suppressed shock.
"How is this possible? This little guy has only been gone for two years!"
Even with a Dou Sheng expert's empowerment, two years wouldn't be enough for such a rapid breakthrough.
If Xiao Yan were only a Dou Zong, Xuan Yi would find it perfectly normal, as he was a highly valued genius in the Xiao clan.
Even if he had become a high-level Dou Zong, Xuan Yi would only be slightly surprised.
After all, he was a genius of the Xiao clan.
As one of the three giants of the Pill Tower, and one of the strongest individuals on the Dou Qi Continent whose status was closest to that of a Dou Sheng, Xuan Yi's knowledge and vision were naturally far superior to that of a nobody like the Wind and Thunder Pavilion Master.
She had seen many geniuses from ancient races; becoming a Dou Zong at the age of eighteen was considered a formidable talent among ancient races, but it wasn't unheard of.
However, becoming a Dou Zun at eighteen was simply too outrageous.
Moreover, two years ago, Xiao Yan was only a Dou Huang.
In just two years, he had gone from Dou Huang to Dou Zun?!
At this moment, a thought suddenly arose in Xuan Yi's mind again.
If he had broken through to the Dou Zun realm, with his soul power and the help of the Xiao Clan, wouldn't this kid have already entered the Spirit Realm?
Thinking of this, Xuan Yi felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand.
"Heavens, an eighth-grade alchemist under eighteen years old???"
Even if the Medicine Emperor were reborn, he wouldn't be this heaven-defying, would he?
"A prodigy, a prodigy indeed."
It took Xuan Yi a long time to calm herself down.
"No wonder the Xiao Clan sent two half-saints as protectors. Such a genius, as long as he doesn't perish, even if he doesn't become a Dou Di, he will still be one of the most powerful beings in this world." "
I really don't know how this little guy cultivates. Next time I see that old man, I'll definitely interrogate him."
Xuan Yi sighed softly, already thinking about how to deal with Yao Lao.
Meanwhile, in the small courtyard on the other side, Xiao Yan was already sitting in a chair with two women on his arms.
Two years had passed, and Cao Ying, who already possessed the potential to be a femme fatale, was now almost ripe.
Her alluring and beautiful appearance was even approaching that of Cai Lin.
"Hmph, you actually dared to come back?"
Cao Ying rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan and said lightly, "You have no idea, some people miss you so much they sit on the roof every night in a daze."
As soon as she finished speaking, a blush appeared on Dan Chen's usually serene face.
"Oh? Is that so?" Xiao Yan turned to look at Dan Chen's slightly flushed face and said with a smile.
"No, no way!"
Dan Chen shook her head shyly, but the evasive look in her peach blossom eyes betrayed her.
"Look at you, you have no confidence at all."
Xiao Yan chuckled mischievously and then gave her a little kiss on her slightly pale, pretty face.
After one bite, Dan Chen's fair face turned completely crimson.
"You little rascal, sigh!"
Seeing Dan Chen's disappointing state, Cao Ying shook her head in exasperation. However, not long after, Xiao Yan kissed her on the cheek again.
Cao Ying's face flushed slightly, but she was much bolder than Dan Chen.
Her phoenix eyes gleamed with a challengeful eagerness as she looked at Xiao Yan excitedly and said, "Your alchemy skills mustn't have improved much in the past two years, or I'll soon surpass you!"
She spoke with anticipation. With her talent, she might reach the seventh rank in a year or two. Although not as monstrous as Xiao Yan had been, she would still be considered a top-tier alchemy genius in the history of the Pill Tower.
She wanted to compete with Xiao Yan then to see who could reach the eighth rank faster.
While she thought this, Xiao Yan, standing beside her, couldn't bear to discourage her.
"I'm only at the peak of the seventh rank right now, it'll be a while before I reach the eighth rank."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Cao Ying was slightly taken aback, then pouted, somewhat unconvinced, and said, "I don't believe it."
Clearly, she was somewhat discouraged.
If things continued at this rate, by the time she reached the seventh rank, this guy would already be at the eighth.
"That's the Dragon Spirit Pill I just refined, it's about the same difficulty as the Imperial Extreme Pill. If you can refine it without a cauldron, then I'll believe your nonsense,"
Cao Ying said, pointing to a pill lying in the cauldron.
She was actually somewhat helpless; a sixth-rank pill was still quite high-level. Even ordinary peak seventh-rank alchemists needed a cauldron to refine it stably, and even then, there was still a chance of failure.
"I won't practice,"
Xiao Yan shook his head. "Unless you serve me tonight, why would I do such a chore?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Cao Ying's pretty face flushed even more. But a vixen is a vixen; she suddenly leaned close to Xiao Yan's ear, her red lips slightly parted, and said with a hint of allure, "As long as Young Master Xiao Yan can do it, serving you tonight is of course no problem."
"Hiss, this little devil!"
For a moment, Xiao Yan wanted to take Cao Ying right there and then.
"I, I can do it too!" A weak voice sounded from the other side.
Xiao Yan turned his head in bewilderment and saw Dan Chen looking at him seriously, her face flushed.
"Was it intentional or accidental?"
Xiao Yan looked at Dan Chen sternly.
"It was intentional."
The girl lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"Alright, since that's the case, this young master will make you two vixens submit to the law today!"
Xiao Yan's heart stirred, and he summoned the remaining set of medicinal herbs that Cao Ying had.
The next moment, a seven-colored flame spewed from his mouth, transforming into a seven-colored fire lotus that slowly burned in the air.
Although the fire lotus didn't emit a high temperature, the two women, skilled in alchemy, knew this strange fire was definitely unusual after seeing the slightly distorted space above it.
"Why has your strange fire changed color, and its power seems much stronger?"
Cao Ying exclaimed, her mouth agape.
"Hehehe, you'd better think about how to serve this young master well tonight."
Xiao Yan chuckled and patted her on the bottom. With a wave of his hand, two black and white dragons carried numerous medicinal herbs and slowly refined them above the fire lotus.
Now, having cultivated the Five-Round Fire Separation Technique and the Flame Manipulation Technique, Xiao Yan's control over strange fire had reached an extremely terrifying level, probably not much different from that of Yao Lao.
What would normally take an alchemist at least seven days to refine, Xiao Yan accomplished in a single night. As the two black and white fire dragons carried the medicinal essence back into the fire lotus, and the lotus slowly closed,
Cao Ying's beautiful face was utterly dumbfounded, and even Dan Chen beside her wore an expression of disbelief.
His fire control technique was almost on par with their teacher, Xuan Yi.
The next day, as the setting sun bathed the courtyard in a captivating orange-red hue, the fire lotus bud finally bloomed.
With the fragrant aroma of the pills wafting through the air, Cao Ying and Dan Chen's faces were filled with admiration.
Even if Xiao Yan claimed to be at the eighth rank in alchemy, these two women would believe him.
And indeed, Xiao Yan himself had reached the eighth rank.
With his current strength, after a few more years of refinement, he might be able to catch up to the level of Yao Lao.
As night fell, the Xiao Clan's imperial prince was surrounded by beautiful women, but he ultimately refrained from taking things further. In Xiao Yan's eyes, the two hadn't reached that point yet.
So, despite his restless heart, he chose to remain chaste.
However, his chastity didn't mean Cao Ying would let him off the hook.
A vixen is a vixen; although she hadn't crossed that line, she had used other methods to make the imperial prince surrender. (Omitted here)
The next day, Xiao Yan hosted a banquet for his former classmates from the Pill Tower Academy.
Two years had passed; some had returned to their respective families, while others had already advanced a rank.
As they grew older, their responsibilities increased considerably. Fortunately, Xiao Yan encountered a young man again at the banquet:
Shi Hao.
The boy who used to feed the elders intestines was now a robust fourteen or fifteen-year-old.
Besides his significantly improved alchemy skills, Shi Hao's cultivation had also soared, reaching the Dou Ling level from Dou Shi in just two years.
The only thing that hasn't changed is this kid's love of food.
Even more incredible is that his physical body seems to be naturally formed, without any cultivation techniques or fighting skills, yet he can fight against opponents of the same level bare-handed without using Dou Qi, and even seems capable of fighting opponents of higher levels.
"This is a Supreme Battle Body from the ancient times."
After experiencing the ancient era, Xiao Yan had also crammed a lot about the secrets of that time, finally recognizing the kid's uniqueness.
Legend has it that in ancient times, the first Dou Di of the Stone Clan possessed a Supreme Battle Body. Supreme Battle Bodies aren't a single type, but each one is a born fighting machine, possessing the talent to fight even against geniuses of ancient races.
If all their potential were unlocked, their talent and combat power could even rival the divine bloodlines of ancient races.
It's just unknown whether Shi Hao belongs to the most powerful type of Supreme Battle Body.
However, Xiao Yan's current focus remains on his goal of becoming a Saint. Once he reaches the Dou Sheng level, he might be able to help Shi Hao fully explore the power of the Supreme Battle Body.
After staying at the Pill Tower for another three days, amidst Cao Ying and Dan Chen's reluctance to part, and with Shi Hao and the others seeing him off, Xiao Yan tore open the spatial wormhole once more and stepped inside.
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