I Don't Want You to Join, but I've Taken a Fancy to Your Skills

"It seems that while your elder brother is weak, I'll have to trouble you to look after me."

Among the Ancient Emperor Clans, the balance of power truly needed to change.

Tang Xiao and Dan Chengzi both had decent talent, comprehension, and character.

If the two of them became Nine-Star Dou Saints one day, they could also draw the attention of other clans.

That would keep everyone from constantly fixing their eyes on the Xiao Clan.

As for whether these two might become enemies of the Xiao Clan in the future, setting aside his confidence in his own judgment—

Even if he had truly misjudged them, the Xiao Clan's foundation of at least ten thousand years was not something a single Nine-Star Dou Saint could shake.

Especially after he had secretly mastered the unparalleled divine ability, One Qi Transforms into Three Purities, he was even less worried.

"You're too polite, Brother. With your and Brother Tang's talent, as well as your current achievements, you've already caught their attention. They won't move against you lightly."

Only caught their attention? In other words, strength like theirs was merely ordinary and unremarkable among the Ancient Emperor Clans?

"Ruoruo, you have fire-attributed Dou Qi, and your brother has taught you cultivation techniques.

How about learning alchemy from Brother Dan Chengzi from now on?

Once you learn it, Brother will find a Heavenly Flame and give it to you!

Brother Dan Chengzi is the undisputed number-one alchemist on the continent.

If you learn alchemy and become a Ninth-Grade Alchemist, Brother will let you manage the clan's Medicine Refining Pavilion in the future.

Then you can refine as many candy pills as you want to eat yourself.

And by then, everyone in the entire clan—even Brother—will have to come begging you whenever they need pills.

You'll be so impressive then."

Extravagant—extravagant beyond all reason. Did this bastard really think Heavenly Flames were cabbages?

Besides, he had just felt a little grateful to this kid, but that feeling instantly vanished.

This kid was shameless, utterly shameless. Others wanted to invite him into an Emperor Clan.

But this bastard directly had a little girl learn alchemy from him.

Wasn't this cutting off the source at its root? Still, it had to be said: Emperor Clans really were this formidable.

This little girl was only around ten years old, wasn't she? Yet she already had the strength of a Da Dou Shi.

In the Central Plains, what were ten-year-old brats from even the major factions doing?

Refining their Dou Qi—some were even playing with mud.

Though Xiao Ruoruo was young, she was sharp beyond her years. She rolled her eyes at her brother. Did he really think she understood nothing?

Still, managing the Medicine Refining Pavilion did seem rather nice. She could help her brother better that way.

Moreover, alchemists were the most sought-after profession, whether on the continent or within the great Emperor Clans.

She said irritably, "Brother, is this really how you trick children?

Don't worry. I know you mean well.

I just didn't expect Brother Dan Chengzi to be the continent's number-one alchemist.

I always thought Grandpa Yu's alchemy was the best on the continent.

Brother Dan, I'll have to trouble you from now on. Don't hold anything back, okay?

Don't worry. As payment, I'll have Father grant you special permission to choose a Heavenly Rank Dou Technique from the Xiao Realm as the Dan Tower's inherited martial art."

Xiao Xuan's mouth twitched. He had thought he alone liked crushing people with worldly possessions, but this little sister of his was even worse.

Sigh, he wondered how their parents would mock and scold him if they found out. They would probably think he had led this girl astray.

Dan Chengzi said, "Ahem, Young Patriarch Xiao, are all young people from your Ancient Emperor Clan this extravagant and wasteful?

If this were an ordinary faction, it would have been squandered into ruin long ago."

"Ah... no, no. You simply haven't seen how desperately I fought in all those Saint-Level Secret Realms. Everything I obtained was confiscated and placed in the clan's Scripture Depository.

Besides, it's only one Heavenly Rank Dou Technique. Compared to having my little sister learn alchemy from you, it isn't worth mentioning.

In our family, my little sister is truly the apple of our eyes. Her decision is my decision, and it is also our parents' decision."

After deciding, Xiao Xuan immediately sent word to his father and mother. Upon hearing it, they did not think much of it and directly agreed.

Because of their doting affection for Xiao Ruoruo, they directly projected themselves into the skies above the center of Shengdan City.

Sensing the unfathomable power contained within the projections, Dan Chengzi had no choice but to reassess the terrifying might of these Emperor Clans.

"Greetings, Clan Leader Xiao and Madam Clan Leader!"

"Father, Mother!"

"Father, Mother!"

"Greetings, Seniors!"

Xiao Feng looked at his son and snapped irritably, "You... Hmph, I'll settle the score with you when we get back. I knew nothing good would come of letting you take Ruoruo out. How long has it been since you brought her out, and you've already sold her off?"

Then, turning to Dan Chengzi, his expression became warm and amiable. "Haha, Dan Chengzi, the continent's number one alchemist—your great name is truly thunderous. Why call us Patriarch and Patriarch's wife? If you don't mind, just call us Uncle and Aunt. It's Ruoruo's blessing to be able to learn alchemy from you, so we'll have to trouble you. Come visit the Xiao Realm when you have the chance. When the time comes, I'll take you to the Scripture Depository so you can pick suitable Dou Techniques for yourself. That little girl is Nangong Ling'er, right? Not bad. We're very satisfied. The next time you return, if you don't bring her back with you—if you dare let her down or fool around with other women outside—I'll break your damn legs."

Nangong Ling'er secretly rejoiced. Her face flushed red, yet she did not refute him. Her meaning was obvious.

"Uncle, Aunt!"

Xiao Xuanye had long known what the girl was thinking; he simply had not exposed it.

Seeing that she did not object, he did not hesitate either.

He promised, "Father, if you don't trust me, do you not even trust yourself? I'm your son. When it comes to devotion, of course I take after you exactly. The traditions of our old Xiao family can't be broken with your son. Rest assured, I'll definitely bring her back next time. She can also safely improve her strength within the clan. If she doesn't understand anything, Mother can guide her at any time."

After the couple gave him a look that said, At least you know what's good for you, their projections dissipated.

Only a voice drifted from the void. "I heard from the clan that in the Northern Domain of Central Plains, there is a small village that turned into a dead land overnight. I was planning to send someone to investigate, but since you're there, even better. Hurry and find out what happened. I want to know who would dare commit such a frenzied atrocity. Here is the map!"

Hearing this, Xiao Xuanye accepted the map drifting out of the void. His expression remained unchanged, but a monstrous wave rose in his heart as he suddenly thought of something.

Could it be the Woeful Poison Body? If so, that would be interesting.

Over the years, he had paid close attention to those physiques favored by the heavens.

Unfortunately, they were simply too rare. At least, he had never discovered a single one.

With such a physique, once he personally nurtured it, its growth rate would be absolutely astounding. Reaching the peak of the Dou Saint realm in a few decades would be effortless.

And wasn't his plan currently lacking powerful experts?

"Brother Dan Chengzi, Ruoruo and Ling'er will stay with you for the time being. Since Father gave the order, I must uncover the truth as quickly as possible. Otherwise, I fear even more people will fall victim."

With that, his figure vanished from the spot, having already teleported to who knew where.