LHearing Xiao Jian's low, teasing laugh, Xiao Yan felt helpless. But with so many people around, he couldn't explain, so he quietly said,
"Brother, I'll explain the teacher thing to you later."
"Mm, thank you, Teacher!"
Xiao Jian smiled lightly.
"Yes."
Yao Lao's voice carried a trace of exasperation. This kid really was clever—he couldn't hide anything from him!
"I still have some matters to attend to. You come find me tonight, alright?"
With that, Yao Lao's figure flickered and vanished.
The Xiao estate had become intolerable for him. Once the mess here was resolved, he'd wait until the Canaan Academy enrollment was complete before taking Xiao Yan out to train.
"I didn't expect this elder to be your teacher?"
Sister Yafi asked, clearly surprised.
"Hmph, actually Xiao Yan is his true disciple. Someone like me—a useless kid who can't refine pills—is just hanging around under his tutelage in name only."
Xiao Jian sighed wistfully.
???
Everyone behind him froze.
What… if Xiao Jian was useless, what did that make the rest of them?
Sister Yafi's eyes revealed an inexplicable expression.
"I'm serious! The teacher's pill-refining skills are truly extraordinary. If only I could refine pills myself! You know how highly sought-after alchemists are on the continent, Sister Yafi."
Realizing his words might be misinterpreted, Xiao Jian quickly clarified.
"Yes, indeed—a skilled alchemist is extremely valued across the continent."
Sister Yafi nodded in agreement.
"Alright, since nothing more is needed here, I'll take my leave."
She bowed slightly and prepared to depart.
"I'll see you out."
Xiao Jian walked with her, escorting Sister Yafi and Master Guni out of the Xiao estate's gates.
"See you tomorrow, Sister Yafi!"
"Mm, see you tomorrow!"
She smiled faintly and waved goodbye.
Once they were out of sight, Xiao Jian returned to the estate, addressing the Xiao family members,
"Everyone, disperse. Take these two guards down to tend to their injuries. Nothing else should remain."
"Yes, Third Young Master!"
The clan members bowed respectfully. A few carried the unconscious guards away, shooting Xiao Jian deep, reverent glances before leaving.
Though they hadn't seen the terrifying network of connections belonging to an alchemist, Xiao Jian's own network was palpable.
The Mittel family of the empire's three great clans, and a powerful Dou Ling master, a fourth-rank alchemist as his teacher!
Given the Third Young Master's talent, it wasn't surprising that people valued him.
In just one day, however, he had decimated the other two great families in Wu Tan City.
Clearly, from now on, Wu Tan City would bear the name Xiao!
The Xiao family was on the rise!
The clan members were filled with admiration and anticipation.
Xiao Jian, however, remained calm.
After all, this was merely a small beginning.
Many had witnessed Yao Lao's intervention, and the news would eventually spread.
Whether it would attract the attention of the Soul Hall remained uncertain.....but there were advantages and disadvantages.
This was a golden opportunity to seize control of Wu Tan City. It must not be wasted.
"Xiao Jian?"
Sister Xiao Yu, noticing his thoughtful expression, asked softly.
"Oh, right!"
Xiao Jian snapped back to attention and bent down to pick up the four spirit rings lying on the ground.
Their owners were beyond salvation, so erasing the soul imprints within the rings was effortless.
He casually glanced through the contents. Most were useless to him—only some gold and Dou skills were of interest.
The cultivation manuals, though mid-grade, were trivial.
But as for skill manuals… Xiao Jian recalled that Xiao Yan had handed him two of these rings on their way back.
He pulled out three rings from his pocket and began searching through them.
Soon enough, he found the Wind Whirl Technique and its corresponding Dou skill, Azure Wind Spin Fist, inside the ring belonging to Gallebi.
"Hmm!"
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