"That's right, it's that demon, said to be the most unseen in the Jiama Empire, Xiao Ling's cousin. This time when I'm back with the family, my grandfather told me to find time to go over there... to get engaged!" Thinking of this, a trace of worry crossed Nalan Yanran's delicate face.
Yun Yun understood immediately: this recognition of kinship was fake, and the real intention was to
build ties between the two families. According to the Yunlan Sect's intelligence, she had learned that Xiao Ling of the Xiao family was a Dou Wang powerhouse and a sixth-rank alchemist.
A Dou Wang powerhouse and a sixth-rank alchemist in his teens were not to be underestimated, even by the Yunlan Sect.
There were also rumors that Xiao Ling had subdued a strange fire, capable of refining a sect-breaking pill.
Jia Xingtian, the imperial family's leader, had previously commissioned him to refine one. Yun Yun had actually heard of Xiao Ling long before, but at the time, his talent was so exaggerated that she dismissed it as a rumor from a small town. She only sent two Yunlan Sect deacons to investigate, not taking it seriously.
By the time the deacon confirmed the situation and passed the news back to the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Ling had already gone to Canaan Academy. It was too late to seize the opportunity to recruit him.
The major forces in the Jiamao Empire were in a similar situation to the Yunlan Sect, and they had missed out on a peerless genius in vain.
Regardless of what Yun Yun thought, Nalan Yanran in front of her struggled internally for a while before saying in a firm tone, "Teacher, I want to cancel the engagement!"
Hearing this, Yun Yun was slightly surprised. She looked at Nalan Yanran with a serious look in her eyes, "Have you thought it through? All the forces in the Jiamao Empire want to establish a relationship with the Xiao family, but Xiao Ling is not only a sixth-grade alchemist, but also only fifteen years old. Your family will never agree to your breaking off the engagement."
"Besides, Xiao Yan has now solved the problem of being unable to practice. Judging from the talent he has shown so far, his future achievements will definitely not be inferior to yours."
Nalan Yanran bit her lip tightly, her face full of stubbornness: "I have made up my mind to cancel the engagement since I learned about the engagement. Not to mention that the person I am engaged to is not the famous Xiao Ling of Jia Ma. Even if it is really Xiao Ling, I will definitely cancel the engagement. What's more, it is Xiao Yan who is not as good as Xiao Ling. I don't want to marry a man I don't know
, and I don't want my marriage to become a bargaining chip for family power." Yun Yun sighed, stepped forward and gently stroked Nalan Yanran's head, staring at her beloved disciple, and said softly: "Since that's the case, then cancel the engagement. As the young master of the Yunlan Sect, as long as you don't want to, no one in the Jiama Empire can force you."
Although Xiao Ling is also a target that the Yunlan Sect wants to win over, compared to winning over Xiao Ling, Yun Yun cares more about the feelings of her beloved disciple.
Furthermore, the Xiao family seemed quite hostile to the Yunlan Sect, and the gifts previously sent to them were returned.
However, the Xiao family had now established themselves firmly in Jiamao Holy City, no longer the second-rate power they once were, so proper etiquette was essential.
Hearing Yun Yun's response, Nalan Yanran's scowl faded slightly. "Thank you, Teacher, for your help. So, when can we cancel the engagement?"
After a moment's thought, Yun Yun said, "Tomorrow, I'll personally accompany you to the Xiao family to cancel the engagement."
She had heard that Xiao Ling was currently in seclusion, so going now would save her trouble.
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Jiamao Holy City, Xiao Family.
In Xiao Ling's courtyard.
On the lawn, Qinglin produced several pills and fed them to the several pet snakes before him.
Seeing that the two-headed fire spirit snake had received a double portion, the six-winged black snake king beside him glared at him with some displeasure.
Just because this guy has two heads, the young master actually gives him two rations. I really want to bite one of his heads into pieces.
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Sensing the Six-Winged Black Snake King's gaze becoming increasingly unsettling, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake shrank back and looked at Qinglin with pleading eyes.
Patting the snake's heads, Qinglin let out a faint smile. "You're family, don't have any quarrels."
Yao Chen, watching this, smiled with relief. Yao Chen was quite fond of Qinglin. Qinglin had a strong talent for cultivation and was an obedient young woman, so he treated her with respect.
"She's just a little too clingy to Xiao Ling. I mention her at least a dozen times a day." Thinking of this, Yao Chen shook his head helplessly. "This kid, Xiao Ling, not only possesses incredible talent for cultivation, but also possesses truly incredible luck. He's even managed to meet two talented individuals with exceptional physiques, Qing'er and Xian'er. Even I, an old man, have followed him. Could this guy be God's own son?"
Just then, Little Medical Immortal emerged from his training room and spotted Qinglin and Yao Chen in the courtyard. He greeted Qinglin first, then approached Yao Chen. "Old Yao, I'll have to bother you again for a while."
"Xian'er, it looks like you've completely absorbed the poison. Judging from the aura you exude, it won't be long before you break through to the Douling realm. My disciple is slightly behind you in terms of self-cultivation," Yao Chen said with a smile, stroking his beard.
Little Medical Immortal and Yao Chen were, to some extent, fellow sufferers: one needed Xiao Ling to refine a new body for resurrection, the other needed Xiao Ling's help with the side effects of her poisonous body.
Xiao Yixian's long hair has now turned white, thanks to the activation of her Evil Poison Body. She exudes an aura of intimacy and an unfathomable beauty.
Knowing that Yao Chen was a peak eighth-grade alchemist in his lifetime, Xiao Yixian would occasionally consult him about pharmacology. Despite having activated her Evil Poison Body, Xiao Yixian still harbored a keen interest in medicine, and whenever a member of the Xiao family was injured, Xiao Yixian would help treat them.
Sometimes, Xiao Yixian lamented that she had once been just an ordinary physician in Qingshan Town, but now, following Xiao Ling, she could consult with a legendary peak eighth-grade alchemist. Just over six months ago, such a feat would have been unthinkable.
Xiao Yixian had previously asked Yao Chen about remedies for the side effects of the Evil Poison Body and had repeated Xiao Ling's advice.
Yao Chen had given Xiao Yixian a positive response. Xiao Ling was currently absorbing his second strange fire, and when he reached sufficient strength, he would also absorb his own Bone Spirit Cold Fire. Even if she never encountered another Strange Fire again, she had already gathered the three most challenging Strange Fires.
Over the past six months, her interactions with Yao Chen, the continent's foremost alchemist, had broadened her horizons, and she understood the preciousness of the various Strange Fires and materials Xiao Ling had previously mentioned.
Previous owners of the Hell Poison Body had considered addressing the body's side effects. After all, the poison pill method that addressed these side effects was also created by a previous owner. Unfortunately, the materials were difficult to find, and the complete set ultimately led to her inability to control the toxins and her death. Upon
learning that Yao Chen would gift Xiao Ling the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Xiao Yixian's mood calmed considerably. With the most challenging condition now met, there was a great hope of resolving the side effects of the Hell Poison Body.
Currently, Xiao Yixian was improving her cultivation primarily to help Xiao Ling once she was strong enough. Although Xiao Ling had taken her from Qingshan Town because of her talent, Xiao Yixian was deeply grateful to Xiao Ling for gathering materials and refining poison pills, allowing her to see the world outside Qingshan Town and understand the vastness of the Dou Qi Continent.
Suddenly, Yao Chen seemed to sense something and gazed towards Xiao Ling's training room.
Between heaven and earth, countless energies surged into a cyan cocoon within the training room.
The cocoon glowed as if breathing, flickering with light. As the cocoon shimmered, the surrounding energy of heaven and earth also surged into it.
"Teacher, is the young master about to emerge from his retreat?" Noticing this, Qing Lin cast a puzzled look at Yao Chen.
A faint smile crossed Yao Chen's face. "Judging from the situation, the boy should be able to emerge tomorrow."
He casually released a soul barrier to conceal the movement, muttering to himself, "Such a commotion, we must not let anyone else notice."
(End of Chapter)