Earlier, he had hinted to Xiao Yan that Xiao Jian wasn't suitable to be taught, but that was only caution.
Xiao Jian's mind was too clever; until he was certain of Xiao Jian's nature, Yao Lao wouldn't gamble.
Xiao Yan had some youthful naivety, but Xiao Jian had always appeared mature.
Even after a brief observation, Yao Lao sensed a deep, dangerous aura around him.
It wasn't that Xiao Jian would act against him...but his scheming mind combined with his close bond with Xiao Yan made him unpredictable.
Better to seize this opportunity and reveal a little of his power, testing the boy's reaction.
"Teacher! These people want to attack me! You have to defend me!"
Xiao Jian looked at the black-robed figure, his expression both wronged and indignant, accusing boldly.
"Respected Alchemist, this was Oba family's recklessness! We shall retreat immediately!"
Oba Pa's face twitched. Internally cursing the young man for his audacity, he forced a flattering smile and said hurriedly.
"You don't have the qualifications to address me like that!"
Yao Lao's voice was old yet naturally domineering.
The unspoken meaning was clear: a wretched ant like Oba Pa had no right to bargain.
As his words fell, an invisible force erupted. Oba Pa was hurled into the air, blood spraying everywhere.
Upon hitting the ground, his strength began to fade.....there was no way he would survive this.
Everyone around, aside from Xiao Jian, stared in disbelief.
That was a Da Dou Shi...a top-tier fighter!
Master Guni's body trembled slightly.
As a renowned appraiser-alchemist of the Mittel Auction House, he had seen much.
Yet the soul energy emitted by the black-robed figure was far beyond a fourth-rank alchemist—it was likely a fifth-rank alchemist of extraordinary status!
Few fifth-rank alchemists existed even in the Gama Empire. And yet… this was Xiao Jian's teacher? No wonder Sister Yafi had dared intervene, ignoring the auction house's neutrality rules. Even the Mittel family's Grand Elder would treat a fifth-rank alchemist as an honored guest!
"A Dou Ling expert!"
Seeing Oba Pa sprawled on the ground, the three Oba elders stared at the black-robed figure in horror, as if they had seen a ghost.
The other Oba clan members paled.
A Dou Ling expert—a level few would encounter in a lifetime—stood as their enemy, right across from them.
The black-robed figure raised a pale, delicate hand. White flames surged from the palm.
Master Guni gasped. "Strange Flame?"
He stared in disbelief at the mysterious figure.
"Hmm? You have good eyes," Yao Lao said, slightly surprised, then pushed the white flame outward.
In an instant, the flame expanded, engulfing the Oba family members who had stepped onto the Xiao estate.
A chilling aura followed. Several Xiao clan members shivered.
Moments later, the flames vanished. The Oba family members were gone, leaving only four scattered spirit rings on the ground, glowing faintly in the sunlight.
A cold shiver ran from the soles of many witnesses' feet straight to their heads.
Master Guni nearly fainted.
He was now certain—the mysterious alchemist was not only a fifth-rank alchemist but also a Dou Ling expert, possibly even at Dou Wang level!
Sister Yafi was shocked, but her eyes held a subtle meaning as she glanced at Xiao Jian.
Xiao Jian understood her look immediately. Yao Lao's display had clearly caught her attention.
He smiled back at her knowingly.
Sister Xiao Yu, standing nearby, watched the exchange.
She wanted to speak but restrained herself, breathing deeply to remain calm.
She quietly stepped out from behind Xiao Jian and whispered,
"Is it over?"
"Yeah. I hadn't planned to trouble Teacher, but there was no other way this time."
Xiao Jian smiled, walking toward the black-robed figure. He performed a mock bow, asking quietly,
"Xiao Yan, why does Teacher still carry something of Mother's?"
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