Old Yao's Stirring, Surviving One Move Without Defeat

At the entrance of Nalan Mansion.

Nalan Yanran said softly, "That lord's alchemy skills are truly remarkable. He even cured the Scorching Poison that had left Elder Gu He helpless."

Nalan Jie snorted coldly. "If it weren't for you, would my Scorching Poison have flared up so quickly?"

"If someone's getting married, Grandpa can marry himself!"

Nalan Yanran turned her face away.

"You child!"

Caught between them, Nalan Su gave a bitter smile. "Father, Yanran, stop arguing. Don't let the guests laugh at us."

At the same time, a group of figures approached from afar.

Su Yun, Hai Bodong, and the others had finally arrived.

"Lord Su, your presence graces this humble residence."

Nalan Jie laughed heartily.

Su Yun nodded, his expression calm. "Mm."

"Ice Emperor, Teng Shan, you've come as well... And Ya Fei, you've grown even more beautiful. No wonder that boy from the Mu Family can't stop thinking about you."

Nalan Jie greeted them one by one. When his gaze swept over Xiao Yi Xian, however, she looked unfamiliar to him.

"And this is?"

Mittel Tengshan stepped forward. "This is Miss Xian'er, Lord Su's disciple."

"Greetings, Old Master Nalan."

Xiao Yi Xian gave a graceful curtsy. She wore a tender green gauze dress, her slim waist tied with a pale moon-white sash. Delicate as a willow branch, she resembled fresh tea leaves blooming in the mountains, carrying a refreshing air that soothed the heart.

Nalan Jie came to a realization. "So you are Lord Su's disciple. You must be an outstanding young talent... Yanran, you and Miss Xian'er should interact more often."

"Yes."

Nalan Yanran looked toward Xiao Yi Xian, her jade-like fingers lightly stroking the sword at her waist. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, a trace of curiosity and scrutiny flashing through them.

She truly wanted to know what sort of person could earn the favor of a Dou Zong expert and be accepted as a disciple.

"Miss Yanran."

Xiao Yi Xian lightly nodded at Nalan Yanran. She could sense the meaning behind Nalan Yanran's gaze.

As her master's sole disciple, she would inevitably attract attention from the outside world... and scrutiny. Xiao Yi Xian had long prepared herself for that, and she was ready to meet any challenge at any time.

Nalan Jie warmly ushered everyone to their seats.

The guests who had arrived earlier could not help turning their eyes toward them.

"Senior Su remains as unfathomable as ever."

Xiao Yan sighed.

The Little Princess, Yao Yue, bit her lip lightly, her large eyes already reddening.

This was the man who had driven Great-Grandfather to that miserable place, Black Sky City!

"No matter what, endure it. Great-Grandfather is no match for him. If we provoke him again... the entire Imperial Family will face utter ruin!"

Yao Ye gently held Yao Yue's wrist, her words full of comfort. Yet a flicker of fear passed over her own face.

The way Great-Grandfather had been so humiliated and lowly before Su Yun that day was something she would never forget for the rest of her life.

"Ya Fei!"

Mu Zhan shouted, his face filled with excitement. Beside him, a dark line appeared on Mu Chen's forehead.

Ya Fei frowned slightly, disgust flashing in her eyes. The family head had arranged for her to serve as Su Yun's stewardess, and she naturally understood the deeper meaning and expectations behind that arrangement.

Though she was unwilling to serve a man with her beauty, after spending this time with him, Ya Fei had to admit that few women could resist Su Yun's immense strength and peerless appearance.

She had always despised Mu Zhan, and she did not want to leave a bad impression on Su Yun because of him.

"Whose child is that?"

Su Yun took a light sip of tea.

Nalan Jie's heart tightened. It had not been easy to invite Su Yun to this banquet. He could not let anything go wrong.

"That is Mu Zhan of the Mu Family. Among the younger generation in the Imperial Capital, he can be considered outstanding... Ah, of course, he cannot compare to Miss Xian'er.

"Besides, an exceptional junior also appeared at this Alchemist Tournament."

Nalan Jie smoothly changed the subject. His gaze swiftly swept across the gathering before finding Xiao Yan, who was hiding in a corner.

"That's him! His name is Yan Xiao. In terms of alchemy, he is likely unmatched among the younger generation of the Jia Ma Empire!

"Yan Xiao, come here quickly and let Lord Su have a look at you. There aren't many alchemists in the entire Jia Ma Empire with the honor of meeting Lord Su!"

Xiao Yan's expression stiffened, and he cursed inwardly.

What is wrong with this old man? Why does he have to push me into the spotlight?!

But things had already come to this, so Xiao Yan had no choice but to rise and walk forward with a stiff upper lip.

"This junior Yan Xiao greets Senior Su."

Su Yun raised his eyes slightly, as though he had noticed something. A faintly amused expression appeared on his face. "Yan Xiao... That is a fine name.

"Young friend, This Sect Master finds you very familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

Yan Xiao, Xiao Yan... Senior Su truly was formidable. He had seen through his identity at a glance!

Xiao Yan cupped his hands and said, "This junior also feels a sense of familiarity upon seeing Senior. Perhaps we are fated."

Senior Su, please don't expose my identity.

"Mm, you are quite good."

Everyone looked at him differently. This Yan Xiao truly had some skill; even Lord Su regarded him highly.

Hai Bodong sighed. "The younger generation of the Jia Ma Empire truly is filled with talent. They are far stronger than we were in our day."

"Indeed."

Nalan Jie could not help feeling proud. "My disappointing granddaughter has also joined the Misty Cloud Sect. She is doing fairly well."

Nalan Yanran's disobedience gave him headaches, but he was also proud of this granddaughter.

"Filled with talent..."

The corner of Su Yun's mouth curled up. "Very well. Since Xian'er became my disciple, she has never fought anyone.

"Let us take this opportunity to have the outstanding youths of the Imperial Capital test whether this child has improved!"

As soon as those words fell, the young people of the Imperial Capital were stirred. If they could use this chance to make Su Yun remember them, their futures would be limitless.

"This is truly a grand occasion."

Nalan Jie smiled. Regardless of the outcome, the sparring match held at the Nalan Family tonight would surely become a fine tale throughout the Imperial Capital.

"I will not have everyone work for nothing."

With a smile in his eyes, Su Yun brushed his slender fingers over his Storage Ring. A jade bottle appeared in his hand. He removed its stopper, and a snow-white pill slowly floated into the air.

The instant the pill was exposed to the outside air, a rich medicinal fragrance suddenly blossomed and filled the courtyard.

Xiao Yan's nostrils twitched, and his body suddenly shuddered. The moment the medicinal fragrance entered his body, the Dou Qi within him began surging uncontrollably!

Just smelling it had such an effect. If he swallowed the pill...

Clink, clink!

Xiao Yan's brows jumped. The ring on his hand had actually moved.

It's Teacher! To avoid Senior Su, Teacher cannot communicate with me... He is telling me this way that I must obtain this pill!

Xiao Yan was shocked. What exactly was this pill, for even Teacher to be so moved?

The others present also sensed that this pill was extraordinary. As they watched it float above Su Yun's palm, their eyes burned with desire.

"This pill is called the Ice Skin Spirit Cleansing Pill, a sixth-tier pill. Taking it can cleanse one's aptitude, reshape one's bones and foundation, and make the skin as translucent and fair as congealed fat, leaving one with ice-like skin and jade-like bones. Thus, it received its name.

"This pill formula was obtained by This Sect Master a thousand years ago. Whether it has survived into the present age is difficult to say.

"And the condition for obtaining this pill is very simple..."

Under everyone's eager gazes, Su Yun gave a soft laugh. "Everyone here under the bone age of twenty-five need only withstand one move from Xian'er without being defeated to receive this pill!"