The Agreement

After pondering for a long while, Xiao Chen looked at Ya Fei with his dark eyes and said, "Ya Fei, I'm sorry, but I can't teach you this."

Afterward, Xiao Chen began explaining to Ya Fei what level of strength was required to accomplish the scene before her.

Xiao Chen knew that in a small place like the Jia Ma Empire, one could run rampant with the Cultivation of a Dou Emperor.

As for a Dou Venerable capable of controlling Space Power, he did not know whether one had ever appeared in the history of the Jia Ma Empire.

"Dou Venerable!"

After hearing Xiao Chen's explanation, Ya Fei was shocked. She suddenly felt as insignificant as an ant. The Mite Family already ranked among the three great families of the Jia Ma Empire with merely a Dou Wang expert.

If they had a Dou Venerable expert, wouldn't the entire Jia Ma Empire be theirs?

"But, Xiao Chen, you haven't even become a Dou Zhe yet. Why are you able to control Space Power?"

Though Ya Fei was somewhat astonished, after calming down and thinking it over, she looked at Xiao Chen with her beautiful eyes and asked softly.

"That's a secret."

Xiao Chen looked at Ya Fei, who was like a curious kitten, and revealed a mysterious smile.

"Ya Fei, although I can't let you directly obtain Space Power, I can make you a Dou Venerable in the future—or even something greater."

Xiao Chen abruptly changed the subject.

Ya Fei's Cultivation was clearly even lower than Xiao Chen's at the moment, but Xiao Chen was confident that he could train Ya Fei into a powerful expert.

After all, with the system's existence, even impossible things could become possible.

"Then, Xiao Chen, what method do you have that could allow me to become a Dou Venerable in the future?"

Ya Fei was shaken by Xiao Chen's words. After all, she knew her own cultivation talent very well. Yet when she saw the confidence on Xiao Chen's face, she felt that he did not seem to be deceiving her.

"Here. Go prepare the materials listed above. Once you've gathered them, bring them to me."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen took out a list from his Cosmos Ring. It was covered in densely packed writing, and he handed it to Ya Fei.

Ya Fei accepted the list from Xiao Chen. As her beautiful eyes swept over it, they widened. Even she could not help being startled by the sheer quantity of materials required.

"Can you gather them all?"

Xiao Chen watched Ya Fei's reaction and asked.

"Yes, but it will take some time."

After a brief silence, Ya Fei answered.

After all, some of the materials on the list were not available at the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City and had to be brought from Gama Holy City.

After Xiao Chen spoke with Ya Fei further about how she could become a Dou Venerable and some other matters, the two of them left the Mountain Cave.

Xiao Chen extended his fair, slender arm and waved it through the empty space. Instantly, the black Space Vortex Door appeared once more. Then Xiao Chen wrapped an arm around Ya Fei's Willow Waist and entered the black Space Vortex Door.

Mittel Auction House, inside a room.

The empty space began to distort, finally forming a black Space Vortex Door. At once, two figures emerged from it—it was Xiao Chen and Ya Fei.

"Ya Fei, I'll be leaving first."

Xiao Chen looked at Ya Fei as she recovered from her dizziness and spoke gently.

At this moment, Ya Fei's beautiful eyes examined the room. After confirming that it was the same room they had vanished from, she turned to Xiao Chen, nodded lightly, and said, "I'll gather the materials as quickly as possible. But today, my fate is in your hands. I hope you won't disappoint me."

"Ya Fei, one day you'll know just how wise your choice today was."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen revealed a sunny, confident smile and laughed.

After saying that, Xiao Chen stepped out of the room and left.

Watching Xiao Chen's figure vanish outside the room, Ya Fei's smile gradually faded. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she walked to the table and lazily leaned against a chair, her curves fully displayed. Resting her fragrant cheek on her jade-like hand, she let out a soft sigh and said, "Xiao Chen, I hope you truly can help me. After all, only by becoming strong can I control my own fate."

"But if I fail, then my fate can only remain in the family's hands."

Ya Fei knew very well what kind of fate awaited her when she returned to the family. However, Xiao Chen had given her hope of becoming strong, and naturally, Ya Fei wanted to seize it and break free from her family's control. At the very least, she would not be used by the family as a tool for profit and sent into a Marriage Alliance with another family.

After leaving the Mittel Auction House, Xiao Chen bought some other materials and several sets of clothes at other small Markets in Wutan City before returning to the Xiao Family.

After returning to the Xiao Family, Xiao Chen first went to see Xun'er, then repaid the money. Borrowing money without repaying it was not Xiao Chen's style.

Xun'er looked at the crystal Xiao Chen handed her and ultimately accepted it. After all, having spent so many years with Xiao Chen, she understood his character well.

Only then did Xiao Chen return to the room in his own courtyard, where Meng Er had already prepared the food and was waiting for him.

"Master, it seemed like someone was following you earlier in the Market."

Xian Er, who had emerged from the Cosmos Ring, said to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen nodded. Naturally, he had noticed someone following him while he was buying materials in the Market. However, when he saw the follower's attire, he knew that they were members of the Gale Family. Rather than following him, they were more likely monitoring him. It was probably Gale Ao's doing.

Xiao Chen did not dwell on it. After calming his thoughts, he sat at the table with Xian Er and Meng Er and ate the delicious meal.

After all, what kind of trouble could a mere Gale Family possibly stir up?

Inside a room of the Gale Family.

A luxuriously dressed young man sat in a chair, listening to a servant's report. That young man was none other than Gale Ao of the Gale Family.

"What? Xiao Chen might be an alchemist?"

After hearing the man's report, Gale Ao was startled and blurted out.

"Yes, Young Master. Most of the materials Xiao Chen purchased at the Market are used for pill refining. This servant suspects that Xiao Chen may be an alchemist."

The man before Gale Ao bowed as he spoke.

"Hmph, so what if he is an alchemist? At most, he's only a First-Rank Alchemist. Keep watching him. Report immediately if Xiao Chen makes any further moves."

After calming down, Gale Ao curled his lips disdainfully, waved the man away, and spoke.

"Xiao Chen, just you wait. Once your Xiao Family is swallowed by my Gale Family, not only will that woman you took away be mine, but Xun'er will be mine as well."

Watching the servant leave, Gale Ao muttered to himself.

The Xiao Family.

After finishing his meal, Xiao Chen lay on his bed, recalling his agreement with Ya Fei.

When Xiao Chen thought of something, a smug smile appeared on his exceptionally handsome face, though it vanished in an instant.

"Young Master Xiao Chen, what has made you so happy?"

At that moment, Meng Er was massaging Xiao Chen's shoulders with her soft, boneless jade hands. When she saw the smile on his handsome face, she asked curiously.

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