Scaring Liu Xi Witless, Heavenly Rank Technique Rejected

"What's going on down there?"

From high in the sky, Hun Cang spotted Xiao Yan at a glance amid the chaotic crowd.

It seemed the two sides were fighting. Xiao Yan was temporarily at a disadvantage, though fortunately a woman had stepped in to resolve the situation. Still, it looked as though she would not be able to hold out much longer.

"Who is that?" Hun Cang's gaze swept over the woman's exceptionally long legs as he muttered in puzzlement.

Seeing that the woman protecting Xiao Yan was about to be injured, Hun Cang shouted, "Stop!"

His voice was like thunder, exploding from the sky before spreading in all directions.

Liu Xi grabbed the whip in the hands of the woman named Xiao Yu. Just as his hand was about to reach toward those fair, smooth thighs, he heard the shout. He instinctively stopped and looked upward.

His vision was filled by a figure descending slowly with outspread wings.

Dou Qi Wings!!

Liu Xi's heart jolted, and Jia Lie'ao's warning from earlier naturally surfaced in his mind.

There really was a Dou Emperor?!

Thinking of what he had said just moments ago, Liu Xi's legs immediately went numb. His entire body went limp, and he collapsed to his knees.

Then, in the next instant, Xiao Yan's voice drained the last trace of color from his already pale face, leaving even his eyes lifeless.

"Big Brother!" Xiao Yan's voice was filled with joy and excitement when he saw Hun Cang descend.

Hun Cang landed before Xiao Yan and rubbed his head affectionately. "Second Brother, it's only been a year, and you've grown taller again."

Xiao Yan chuckled foolishly, not minding having his head rubbed at all.

Sometimes, the elders in a family would habitually make this gesture when they saw the younger generation.

His big brother had instinctively rubbed his head, which meant his big brother had truly accepted him as a younger brother.

Xiao Yan felt delighted. Hearing Hun Cang's question, he quickly explained what had happened.

So the plot had been triggered... Hun Cang nodded slightly. He remembered there being this episode involving First Grade Alchemist Liu Xi.

His gaze swept over Liu Xi, and when he noticed the clearly darkened lower half of the man's clothes, Hun Cang frowned.

What the hell? I haven't even done anything, and he already pissed himself from fright?

Hun Cang immediately lost any desire to deal with him. It was simply beneath his dignity.

Perhaps he could leave Liu Xi for Xiao Yan to handle. Giving his second brother some pressure at the right time could keep Xiao Yan from wanting to slack off.

During the brief silence, several figures rushed over from the distance. They were none other than Jia Liebi, Xiao Zhan, Guni, and the others.

They first paid their respects to Hun Cang. Then Jia Liebi saw the terrified, urine-soaked Liu Xi, the trembling Jia Lie'ao, and Xiao Yan standing beside Hun Cang.

Jia Liebi's heart skipped a beat. Without hesitation, he knelt before Hun Cang and apologized.

"Enough. I can't be bothered to get angry with a few children." Listening to Jia Liebi's tearful pleas, Hun Cang waved a hand, grabbed Xiao Yan by the shoulder, and flew away.

"Thank you, Lord King Cang, for your mercy!" Jia Liebi shouted toward Hun Cang's retreating back.

Only then did he pull Jia Lie'ao to his feet, order someone to support Liu Xi, and leave the scene in disgrace.

"Congratulations, Clan Leader Xiao." Guni withdrew his envious gaze from Xiao Yan and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan with a smile.

Xiao Zhan smiled faintly. "Yan'er is fortunate."

Afterward, he dismissed the Xiao Family guards gathered around them and left while chatting and laughing with Guni.

"Hmph! The moment he came back, he snatched away my Brother Xiao Yan!" Once the crowd dispersed, Xiao Xun'er stood there indignantly, staring at Hun Cang and Xiao Yan's departing backs as she stamped her foot.

"Cousin Xun'er, did Xiao Yan really acknowledge a Dou Emperor as his big brother?" Xiao Yu came over and asked, unable to suppress her curiosity.

The instant Hun Cang had appeared, she had been utterly stunned.

After all, even at Jia Nan Academy, Dou Emperors were not a common sight. And whenever one did appear, they did not display the same approachable manner as Hun Cang.

Xiao Xun'er nodded. "Yes."

After saying that, she hurried toward the Xiao Family's Back Mountain, as if afraid Hun Cang might do something bad to her Brother Xiao Yan.

Only after Xiao Yan's figure had completely vanished did Xiao Yu withdraw her gaze and look at the young man beside her. "Little brother, it wasn't unfair for you to lose to Xiao Yan at all."

The young man was Xiao Ning, one of the more outstanding members of the Xiao Family's younger generation. At the previous assessment ceremony, he had taken the initiative to challenge Xiao Yan, only to be beaten so badly that he had spent a full month in bed.

Hearing his sister's words, Xiao Ning's eyes showed a trace of resentment. "If I had a Dou Emperor big brother too, I wouldn't be any worse than him."

Xiao Yu rolled her eyes at him. "Do you think Dou Emperors are cabbages on the street? As if anyone could run into one?"

Besides, you have no relationship with him. Why would he acknowledge you as his little brother? Why would he give you benefits?

Worried that those words would hurt her brother, she only said them silently in her heart.

However, Xiao Ning looked at his sister and said, "Sis, why don't you put in some effort?"

"What do you mean?" Xiao Yu did not understand and asked instinctively.

Xiao Ning grinned. "You're so pretty, especially those long legs of yours. Who wouldn't look when you walk down the street? I even saw Lord King Cang glance at them a couple of times just now. Why don't you give it a try? Maybe I won't get a Dou Emperor big brother, but I might get a Dou Emperor brother-in-law."

"You bastard, what did you say?" Xiao Yu's face instantly turned bright red, and even her ears flushed pink.

Xiao Ning instantly realized he had said the wrong thing. He turned and ran, while Xiao Yu chased after him relentlessly with her whip in hand.

Back Mountain, mountain summit.

Hun Cang and Xiao Yan landed one after the other.

A look of lingering delight appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes as he sighed, "Flying through the air feels so good."

Hun Cang smiled. "Train hard, and one day you'll be able to do the same."

Xiao Yan snapped back to his senses and scratched his head. "Big Brother, your talent is extraordinary. I can't compare to you."

"Second Brother, I don't remember you being this lacking in confidence. Don't forget, you still have the Three Year Agreement. Pull yourself together." Hun Cang patted Xiao Yan on the back and took out a Jade Talisman with his other hand.

Xiao Yan looked over, seeming to sense something. His eyes immediately burned with excitement.

Hun Cang smiled. "Second Brother, Big Brother keeps his word. You're about to become a Dou Zhe, so this cultivation technique is yours."

As he spoke, a trace of anticipation flashed through his eyes.

Yet Xiao Yan did not move.

Hun Cang froze for a moment, then waved the talisman in his hand, signaling Xiao Yan to take it.

"Big Brother, I can't accept this!" Xiao Yan pushed Hun Cang's hand back with both hands, his expression solemn.

What was going on? Hun Cang stared blankly at Xiao Yan. "Second Brother, what are you doing? Big Brother promised this to you a year ago. Why can't you accept it?"

Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head. "No. Big Brother, you've already helped me so much, yet I can't even offer you a gift in thanks. If I take this cultivation technique too, how could I face you? Big Brother, you should take it back."

No, if you don't accept it, how am I supposed to get the reward?? Anxiety flickered in Hun Cang's eyes.

"Second Brother, with our relationship, why worry about such things? Listen to Big Brother and accept it quickly," Hun Cang urged again.

However, Xiao Yan refused no matter what he said. Even when Hun Cang pretended to get angry and tried to scare him, it was useless.

In the end, Hun Cang was completely numb. He simply asked Xiao Yan what it would take for him to accept it.

Xiao Yan smiled mysteriously. "Big Brother, I also want to give you a gift. If you're willing to agree, then I'll accept it."

"Fine, bring it out," Hun Cang said at once.

As for what Xiao Yan could possibly offer, he did not care. The only thing of value left in the Xiao Family was the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

And Xiao Yan still had no idea of its true value.

"It isn't ready yet. Please wait a while, Big Brother. I need to go back and discuss it with Father and the elders." Xiao Yan gave a mysterious smile.

Watching Xiao Yan's excited retreating figure, Hun Cang was puzzled. "What kind of gift needs to be discussed with Xiao Zhan and the others? He could just give me anything. It's not like I'm picky..."