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Over the past six months, Zi Yan's cultivation hasn't improved significantly, but the once lively and active Zi Yan has become more composed.
Not only has her food intake increased significantly, but she's also often lethargic. Yao Chen believes that Zi Yan is accumulating energy, and when the time is right, she'll break through to the sixth-level magical beast.
Zi Yan had also asked Yao Chen if he knew what species her true form was.
However, since he couldn't observe Zi Yan's true form, even Yao Chen, with his extraordinary knowledge, couldn't accurately determine her race.
However, after six months of observation, Yao Chen could tell that Zi Yan's bloodline was undoubtedly extraordinary, undoubtedly rivaling that of the three great races: the Sky Demon Phoenix and the Nine Netherworld Python.
As for the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, they were so mysterious, dwelling within the turbulent void. Even Yao Chen had never personally seen a Taixu Ancient Dragon, and his understanding of them was even more limited, making it impossible to determine whether Zi Yan was related to them.
During Xiao Ling's retreat, a piece of news, not insignificant, circulated within the Xiao family.
With the help of Xiao Ling, a sixth-rank alchemist, Xiao Yan, the Xiao family's third young master, had overcome his inability to cultivate.
In just two months, he advanced from the third stage of Dou Qi to the ninth stage.
After consuming a Qi-Gathering Powder that Xiao Ling had left behind at the Xiao family, he successfully condensed his Dou Qi vortex, restoring his cultivation to the Dou Zhe realm.
After another four months of practice, he not only achieved Dou Zhe three-star status but also became a first-rank alchemist.
Although Xiao Yan's cultivation had previously fallen to the third stage of Dou Qi, having wasted two and a half years of training, his achievement of becoming a three-star Dou Zhe and a first-rank alchemist at the age of fifteen made him a rare talent within the Jia Ma Empire.
Mention of Xiao Yan naturally brings to mind his fiancée, Nalan Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Nalan family.
Once upon a time, the Xiao family was a mere impoverished clan within the Jia Ma Empire. Despite Xiao Yan's once-prodigious talent, their engagement was rarely taken seriously.
Now, thanks to the rapid rise of Xiao Ling, the Xiao family has become a power within the Jia Ma Empire, rivaling the three great families. They maintain excellent relations with the major clans in the Imperial Capital.
Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's engagement has once again become a hot topic.
One is the Young Master of the Yunlan Sect, the other the Third Young Master of the Xiao family. Both possess exceptional talent, making them a perfectly matched couple.
After six months in the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Yan, with the status of the Third Young Master of the Xiao family, has regained his cultivation talent and significantly improved his strength. Through Xiao Yue's introductions, Xiao Yan has met many of the younger generations of the major clans in the Imperial Capital. However, six months have passed, and Xiao Yan has yet to meet Nalan Yanran.
Xiao Yan is deeply curious about his childhood fiancée.
According to his new friends, Nalan Yanran is not only exceptionally gifted in cultivation but also quite striking in appearance, attracting many young people in the Imperial Capital.
Although Xiao Yan was a time traveler, had received nine years of compulsory education, and possessed correct values, advocating for free love,
he would not refuse a beautiful fiancée if she pleased him and their personalities were compatible. The
Nalan family also wanted to arrange for the two to interact more, but Nalan Yanran refused, citing her cultivation as an excuse.
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The Yunlan Sect, the most powerful faction in the Jiama Empire, has been passed down through generations, ensuring that this ancient sect stands at the pinnacle of the Jiama Empire.
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If it weren't for the sect's canon, which forbids usurping the power of the emperor, the Yunlan Sect would have completely controlled the entire Jiama Empire during the several previous dynasties.
While not controlling the entire empire, its position within the Jiama Empire is unquestionable.
The Yunlan Sect was founded atop Yunlan Mountain, a mere dozen miles from the imperial capital. Its choice as the seat of its sect clearly suggests auspicious feng shui. Yunlan Mountain isn't
just a solitary peak; it's surrounded by numerous other mountains, though it's simply the tallest. Just as the surrounding peaks bow to the heavens, it suddenly appears like a sword, pointing straight into the azure sky.
As if challenging the heavens, the peak, emerging from the clouds, resembles an island, surrounded by wisps of suspended white clouds.
Yunlan Mountain's summit.
Atop the steep, mist-shrouded peak, a slender figure looms through the mist.
The woman was dressed in a tight-fitting golden brocade gown with purple trim. Her long black hair was tied into a long, melodious phoenix pattern, giving off an undeniable nobility. Her face was serene and beautiful, like a clear spring in a secluded mountain. While people were in awe of her noble status, they couldn't help but have a certain alluring feeling about her.
As the woman was lost in thought at the mist in front of her, footsteps came from behind her.
The woman turned around and looked at the person who came.
It was a young girl with a cool and beautiful appearance and a beautiful and charming face like a fairy. She was dressed in a moon-white dress, and her body was exquisitely curvy.
A green jade pendant dangled from her delicate earlobe. When it swayed slightly, it made a crisp sound, suddenly revealing a touch of elegance.
Seeing that the girl's face seemed to have a hint of sadness, the woman asked in confusion.
"Yanran, didn't you go home yesterday? Why don't you seem happy? Did you have a conflict with your family?"
Hearing her teacher's question, Nalan Yanran couldn't help but recall the instructions her father and grandfather had given her when she returned home, and a wave of sadness welled up inside her.
"Teacher, you know I'm engaged, right?"
"Yes, I heard you say so. Could it be related to this?" Yun Yun asked, her beautiful brows furrowed in confusion. She knew her disciple was engaged, but she seemed to be very resistant to it and rarely mentioned it.
Hearing Yun Yun's question, Nalan Yanran took a deep breath. "My engagement is with Xiao Yan, the third young master of the Xiao family."
Xiao Yan, the third young master of the Xiao family.
As soon as Nalan Yanran said this, Yun Yun felt as if she had heard the name before. A flash of inspiration struck her mind, and she recalled the intelligence she had presented not long ago.
Xiao Yan, the third young master of the Xiao family, had overcome his previous inability to cultivate after receiving treatment from Xiao Ling. He also displayed immense talent, advancing from the third stage of Dou Qi to a three-star Dou Zhe in just six months and becoming a first-class alchemist.
Yun Yun blurted out, "Xiao Yan, the third young master of the Xiao family, is the cousin of Master Xiao Ling!"
(End of Chapter)