Beneath the Black Robe, Xiao Yan!

Over a dozen exquisite Elder Jade Tokens lay scattered across the tabletop.

Xiao Zhan and the elders stared blankly at the black-robed figure as if they were looking at a monster.

Yan'er's master was actually this terrifying? The weakest person capable of this would have to be a Dou Wang!

Aside from Gu Ni, who had expected this long ago, Ya Fei beside him covered her mouth in shock.

A Dou Wang!

A powerhouse of such strength might not be able to turn the Jia Ma Empire upside down,

but he could at least dominate an entire region!

"Clan Leader Teng Shan, the outside has been cleaned up. What about the inside?"

A cold gaze shot out from the shadows beneath the black robe, and the temperature in the hall swiftly rose.

"Heavenly Flames?"

Mittel Tengshan's clenched hand trembled as he stared deeply at Xiao Yan.

After a long while,

he finally spoke slowly.

"I never expected Your Excellency to be not only a Tier-4 Alchemist, but also to possess Heavenly Flames. I have been truly disrespectful!"

Though he said so, Mittel Tengshan's expression remained unchanged.

This was the confidence of the Mite'er Family, one of the Jia Ma Empire's Three Great Families.

Whoosh!

The black-robed figure gave a slight shake, and a pair of broad, dazzling Heavenly Flame Wings unfurled behind him.

"Two Heavenly Flames?!"

Mittel Tengshan finally lost his composure, and intense horror abruptly filled his face.

"How is that possible?!" Gu Ni cried out in fright.

For an ordinary fire-attributed cultivator, subduing even one Heavenly Flame was already an extraordinary stroke of luck.

Throughout countless ages, only one peerless expert had ever possessed two or more Heavenly Flames at once.

The man once known as the number one beneath the Dou Emperor.

Xiao Xuan!

"Do you believe I can make every high-ranking member of the Mite'er Family die in Wutan City?"

Xiao Yan's calm words made Mittel Tengshan's expression change drastically as cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Even the Royal Family of the Jia Ma Empire had never spoken such arrogant words to the Mite'er Family.

Yet, given the black-robed man's ruthless methods, he did not doubt him in the slightest.

This was no empty threat!

Mittel Tengshan abruptly rose to his feet and cupped his hands. For the first time, he showed genuine respect.

"I am Teng Shan, the current head of the Mite'er Family. Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Ya Fei stared dazedly at the elderly figure with clasped hands, as if she were dreaming.

"So long as you cooperate with this old man, this old man will be your backer. In the future, not only can this old man let you take charge of the Mite'er headquarters, but I can also help your business spread across the continent."

The aged voice still echoed in her ears, and Ya Fei's heart pounded wildly with excitement.

Could it be

that her dream could truly come true?

"By rights, I should tell you my identity. But even if I did, you definitely would not believe me."

The aged voice rang out. Mittel Tengshan gave a bitter smile but said nothing.

Xiao Yan continued, "The Mite'er Family is involved in many matters. As a member of the Jia Ma Empire, I would rather cooperate with you than become your enemy."

"And if we cannot cooperate?" Mittel Tengshan watched Xiao Yan closely.

"Then I'll kill you and support Miss Ya Fei as the new clan leader of the Mite'er Family."

Ya Fei's expression became incomparably vivid, while Mittel Tengshan stared fixedly at Xiao Yan.

After a long time,

he finally let out a bitter sigh.

"Your Excellency, you win!"

The black-robed figure nodded in satisfaction. "Cooperating with me brings only benefits, no disadvantages.

I can give you several self-created formulas. With only the simplest medicinal ingredients, you can produce medicinal liquids with the finest effects.

I guarantee that within three months, the Mite'er Family's profits will double!"

Whoosh!

Xiao Yan did not waste words. He directly tossed Mittel Tengshan the formulas he had extorted from Yao Lao.

"This..."

Mittel Tengshan's gaze flickered as he looked deeply at Xiao Yan. "Such precious formulas... Now that I have seen them, if I refuse, I fear I won't be leaving Wutan City alive, will I?"

Formulas were a Pill Master's life.

Every single one was a top secret.

"Master Gu Ni."

Mittel Tengshan handed them to Gu Ni. Gu Ni took only one glance before his breathing turned rapid with excitement.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! The person capable of creating formulas like these must be, at the very least, a Pill King!"

"Bullshit!" Yao Lao could not help but curse.

Gu Ni was merely a Second Grade Alchemist with narrow horizons. Looking at Yao Lao's formulas was like a frog at the bottom of a well raising its head to see the moon.

If Gu He saw them, he would understand that this tiny Jia Ma Empire was nothing more than a small pond in the vast world.

"Clan Leader, with these formulas in hand, the Mite'er Family can monopolize half of the Jia Ma Empire's pill market!"

Gu Ni's excited voice filled Mittel Tengshan's aged face with wild joy.

One had to know that most of the Jia Ma Empire's pill business was controlled by the Alchemist Guild.

The Mite'er Family could only pick up a few scraps.

"Your Excellency, what do you want? A position as an Elder of the Mite'er Family, or...?"

Xiao Yan waved his hand and said indifferently, "I have no interest in that.

From this day forward, twenty percent of the Mite'er headquarters' profits will go to the Xiao Family.

If there are cultivation methods or Dou Techniques suitable for the Xiao Family, the Xiao Family gets first choice.

The safety of the Xiao Family must also be guaranteed by the Mite'er Family."

That was all?

Mittel Tengshan was stunned. He had thought Xiao Yan would make an exorbitant demand and take seventy or eighty percent of the profits.

"The Mite'er Family's business should not be limited to the Jia Ma Empire."

Xiao Yan lightly tapped the tabletop. What he wanted was far more than Mittel Tengshan expected.

"Isn't that right, Miss Ya Fei?"

Xiao Yan's lazy voice made Ya Fei shudder abruptly, and she quickly nodded in agreement.

"Ya Fei, you have worked hard in Wutan City. In a few days, return to headquarters and take Elder Lei Ou's position."

Mittel Tengshan glanced at Ya Fei, secretly speculating that even a Tier-4 Alchemist could not resist her charm!

"Thank you, Clan Leader!"

"Thank you, Senior!"

Ya Fei's seductive eyes curved into crescents with happiness, making her even more alluring.

"Clan Leader, did you hear that?! Twenty percent of the Mite'er Family's profits will go to the Xiao Family!"

The Second Elder had been stunned for a long while by this sudden windfall, only now coming back to his senses.

"Damn heavens, the Xiao Family is going to prosper!" The Great Elder and Third Elder were beside themselves with joy.

What kind of colossal entity was the Mite'er Family? Even the scraps slipping through its fingers could elevate the Xiao Family.

Let alone twenty percent of its profits!

Xiao Zhan's thoughts were in turmoil. What kind of person was Yan'er's master? He was being far too good to Yan'er!

"For the next few days, stay at the Xiao Family. Wutan City cannot compare to the Imperial Capital, so please bear with it." The black robe rustled as the aged voice spoke slowly.

"Not at all, not at all!"

Mittel Tengshan sat down with a smile and probed, "Your Excellency, you are now a partner of the Mite'er Family. Might it be convenient for you to reveal your true appearance?"

The instant Mittel Tengshan said this, everyone in the hall held their breath.

They were even more curious about this mysterious alchemist residing in Wutan City.

"What is there to see in a face?"

The black-robed man shook his head with a smile. "Fine, fine. Tomorrow, I will head to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to seek the Beast Flame of the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Since you want to see it, then take a good look!"

A fair hand extended from beneath the black robe and lifted the hood.

In that instant,

everyone in the room seemed to have been struck by lightning.

They stood there dumbfounded!