Medusa considered herself a very rational person, but when Chen Guan embraced her tightly, her emotional side took over, and her arms unconsciously clasped around his back.
After years apart, the longing for each other was truly heartfelt.
The two of them immersed themselves in a fleeting moment of happiness until the teasing and joking from the crowd below grew louder, breaking the atmosphere.
A blush crossed Medusa's pretty face, and her fingertips pinched her fiercely, at an angle no one would notice.
Chen Guan's mouth twitched slightly, but he remained expressionless as he separated from Medusa and pulled Zi Yan, who had huddled behind him, forward.
"I..."
"We'll talk later,"
Medusa interrupted before Chen Guan could explain. She pulled Zi Yan to her side, gave him a look, and the three of them landed at the front of the square.
"I won't introduce you, Chen Guan. This is Zi Yan, a sister to me, and she's also from the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan."
Standing at the front of the square, Medusa briefly introduced Zi Yan to the curious crowd.
Rumors of Chen Guan's connection to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan had already spread, and the presence of Chen Guan and Zi Yan on this occasion served as confirmation.
For the Alchemy Alliance, this was a powerful boost,
bolstering their confidence in the upcoming battle against the Soul Palace Alliance.
Zi Yan seemed to understand Medusa's intentions, refusing to discuss personal matters today. She quickly adjusted her demeanor, exuding the aura of a Dou Sheng, and nodded to the crowd with a simple yet haughty air.
No one considered her impolite; on the contrary, it perfectly matched the stereotype of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.
After the two women exchanged greetings, they took their seats one after another, and no one dared to approach them.
Medusa, Zi Yan, Yun Yun, and the Little Medical Fairy!
The four women sat together, each with their own unique charm, a truly pleasing sight.
However, to those with inside knowledge, the scene was quite different. Take
Cao Ying, for example, who was watching the show nearby. She knew full well that this apparent peace was merely the calm before the storm. Once this banquet was over, some people would undoubtedly suffer.
Thinking of this, Cao Ying couldn't help but glance at Chen Guan with a gloating look.
"Junior brother, I haven't seen you for two or three years. You've truly become more and more powerful."
"It's fate,"
Chen Guan replied with a dry laugh, surely not missing the hidden meaning.
After speaking to Cao Ying, Chen Guan stood up without taking a seat, and walked towards Tian Lei Zi and Xuan Yi.
As a junior, congratulations were naturally due to such a great achievement as a breakthrough to the semi-saint realm.
Seeing Chen Guan approach, the group of powerful warriors surrounding the two men made way, their eager smiles becoming more exaggerated.
The disparity in status, the difference in strength, and the need to ask Chen Guan for help all contributed to this attentive scene.
"Haha, I'm not surprised at all that my two senior brothers have ascended to the semi-saint realm. From now on, I, Chen Guan, will be more confident when traveling. I didn't make any special preparations this time, so these two bottles of Mingzun Dan will serve as congratulatory gifts for my nephews. Please don't despise them."
Chen Guan produced two jade bottles, each containing five milky-white pills.
The Mingzun Dan is a recipe from Yin Valley. Originally, it only aided the cultivation of Douzun masters, but after Chen Guan's refinement, its maximum effectiveness was slightly increased, making it a Mingzun Dan Plus.
This gift wasn't a significant expense for them, but rather a token of their thoughtfulness.
Tian Leizi and Xuan Yi gladly accepted it, but after a brief glance at Chen Guan, Xuan Yi gave him a slightly sullen smile.
"We accept the gift, but don't look for us if you need any trouble. Those enemies you provoked could kill me with a single slap."
The last time Tian Leizi and Xuan Yi saw Chen Guan was before the Manghuang Ancient Domain, when Chen Guan hadn't even reached the Ninth Transformation.
Now, having broken through to the semi-saint realm, they had made a qualitative leap.
Chen Guan, on the other hand, didn't stand still. He
soared even faster than them!
Facing Chen Guan, they felt as if they were facing a formidable being like the Great Elder of the Little Danta. It was unbelievable, yet true.
Being surpassed by a junior brought both joy and disappointment.
He felt a mixture of emotions.
"I still remember the dominance of Senior Brother Xuanyi vividly. Back then, at Qingce Manor, if it weren't for the Senior Brothers' intervention, I wouldn't have escaped so quickly."
"That was clearly the work of Hei Qing."
"The Senior Brothers were also indispensable."
After a few moments of banter, Chen Guan finally took his leave, sitting for a while with his acquaintances, glass in hand.
Throughout this time, powerful individuals kept sending inquiries through secret messages regarding the Bodhi seed exchange. Chen Guan always gave the same response:
"Just ask my teacher."
The banquet lasted well into the night, and by the time everyone had dispersed, it was almost dawn.
As Xuan Kongzi and his companions prepared to return to the Dan Tower, Chen Guan reserved all but one of the unused Bodhi seeds from the alchemy process as a possible backup and handed the rest to Xuan Kongzi.
He truly had no intention of participating in the resource exchange.
With Xuan Kongzi's shrewdness, he would surely maximize the value of these Bodhi seeds.
"Also, Teacher, this is a Bodhi Holy Spirit Pill. Taking it will significantly aid in achieving a Semi-Saint breakthrough. I had originally planned to give one to my two senior brothers, but I saved it this time. Now that they've been promoted, with Dieyi and I at the helm of the Dan League and the two senior brothers at the Dan Tower, it's best for you to make time to achieve your own breakthrough as soon as possible."
Xuan Kongzi looked at the jade box Chen Guan handed him, his heart warming.
In his current state, he could easily achieve a breakthrough without the aid of elixirs.
However, he didn't refuse Chen Guan's offer. To him, it was an honor!
The meaning of this pill was greater than its own value.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, haha."
After accepting the pill, Xuan Kongzi patted Chen Guan on the shoulder and led Cao Ying and the others away with laughter.
He was clearly the only one of the three great Danta masters who hadn't yet achieved a breakthrough, yet at this moment, he seemed to be the most dazzling one... With
the last group leaving, only Chen Guan and the Medusa women remained in the square.
Even the Skyfire Venerable had vanished.
The sudden quiet brought Chen Guan back to reality.
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Looking back, I saw Queen Medusa with her arms folded across her chest, a dangerous smile plastered on her pretty face.
Yun Yun lowered her head slightly, her index fingers stirring constantly, as if to say, "I can't help you."
The Little Medical Fairy remained calm, a sort of unconcern.
As for Zi Yan, besides Chen Guan, she was the most restless person at the moment. She feigned composure as she gazed at the distant nightscape, her large eyes darting, yet she dared not glance at Medusa. She felt as if a thorn in her back was on edge.
Chen Guan, constantly under Medusa's gaze, felt his face, even with his thick skin, grow red.
"Ahem, um, Dieyi, Zi Yan and I..."
"Did I ask you to speak? Reflect on yourself. Zi Yan, come with me. Yun'er, Xian'er, come with me."
Leaving no room for refusal, Medusa took a light step, grabbed Zi Yan's arm, and, like a chick, led her up the stairs to the room.
Xiao Yixian and Yun Yun glanced at Medusa, who had gone ahead, then turned back to give Chen Guan a look of despair before following suit.
"Bang!"
The resounding sound of a door slamming shut made Chen Guan jump.
He hadn't felt this uneasy in a long time. He
paced back and forth in the square, his mental power enveloping the entire Qingce Manor. Medusa's door remained firmly shut, motionless.
Chen Guan could have easily penetrated and observed her mentally, undetected.
However, after a moment's hesitation, he abandoned the idea.
Sincerity was the ultimate weapon!
Given Medusa's personality, if he spied on their private conversations and then responded, it would likely backfire.
Instead, it was better to go along with her wishes. At worst, he could give her a good beating, and the matter would be over. Having
made up his mind, Chen Guan stopped lingering and, with a flick of his wrist, entered a room.
Qinglin wasn't alarmed. She'd known Chen Guan was back for a while. Just as she was about to speak, Chen Guan gestured for her to keep her voice down.
Arriving at the bedside, Chen Guan couldn't help but smile as he watched his daughter, who slept peacefully like a little princess.
"Qinglin, go get some rest. I'll be watching over you tonight. Dieyi already said Qingyan needs to see me when she wakes up. We must obey."
Qinglin smiled. Although she had left early tonight, she still saw clearly what was happening in the square.
"Master, Sister Dieyi won't really make things difficult for you. Every time she mentions you to Qingyan, she only says good things about you. If you tone it down a bit, she won't blame you too much."
Qinglin offered advice in a low voice, glancing at the door as she spoke, as if she was afraid Medusa might hear her snitch.
Chen Guan smiled silently. This girl had always been on his side, so obedient that he felt a little helpless.
Sometimes, Chen Guan even wished she could be a little more rebellious, less blindly docile, and boldly pursue her heart's desire.
Unfortunately, Qinglin always obeyed, yet nothing changed.
Perhaps it was only during those brief moments with Yaoyue as a child that Qinglin was at her most lively.
"So that's how it is. I understand,"
Chen Guan replied, nodding in realization.
Truth be told, he had a clear mind.
Qinglin couldn't match his understanding of Medusa.
So, he knew the outcome would be good, and a severe beating was inevitable. As for other torture methods, it depended on how much Medusa planned.
"Well, then, Qinglin will leave."
Chen Guan was alone in the room, watching his sleeping daughter. Taking advantage of this moment of leisure, he pulled out several elixir recipes from his ring and began to study them.
These recipes were all Chen Guan's own creation, combining the essence of the Heavenly Demon Blood Pool and many other elixir recipes related to the Dan Tower, removing the dross and taking the best from the best, a complete innovation.
Before the hundred reincarnations, Chen Guan had already considered these recipes perfect. But now, looking at them again, he felt there were still many areas for improvement.
"Qingyan's situation is different from ordinary people. We can add Huang Shao Jing."
"Qingxin is also a good choice..."
Immersed in his research, day and night had reversed before he knew it. The soft morning sun shone through the cracks in the window, dotting the sky like a painting.
Suddenly, Chen Guan's vision was obscured by a pair of small hands. A crisp voice rang out from behind him.
"Daddy, guess who I am?"
Chen Guan held the little girl with his backhand, startled. He thought to himself that he couldn't let old men like Xuan Kongzi raise his daughter anymore. They were so stupid, their words were so foolish.
"I can't guess, I can't guess at all."
The small hand moved away, and Chen Guan regained his sight.
"Daddy, you're not acting like a fool at all. I'm calling you daddy."
"..."
This trick was so hard to guard against that even a Dou Sheng would fall for it willingly.
Chen Guan stayed with his daughter the whole morning, feeling extremely relaxed and smiling all the time.
It was not until around noon when Xiao Qingyan fell asleep again that Chen Guan finally received the message from Medusa.
Arriving at the door of the room, Chen Guan pushed the door open and walked in.
He immediately looked at Zi Yan, only to see that Zi Yan, who was still frightened last night, had completely changed her expression at this moment. She did not hide the smirk on her face, and she almost had the words "I have surrendered to the enemy" carved on her face.
Traitor!
After glaring at the girl, Chen Guan felt much more relaxed.
Looking at the only empty chair left in the clan, he immediately pulled it out and sat down, waiting for the trial.
"Stand up, let's discuss something."