The Jia Ma Imperial Family Takes Notice!

Xiao Xuan put away the Magic Core and turned to leave.

Yun Yun watched his retreating figure, wanting to say something, but the words reached her lips and were swallowed back down.

Nalan Yanran stood where she was, her gaze somewhat dazed.

A Seventh-Rank Alchemist. A Six-Star Dou Emperor.

Xiao Xuan's figure vanished at the end of the road.

Only then did everyone present come back to their senses.

Teng Shan walked over to Yun Yun's side.

Fa Ma walked over to Gu He's side. Looking at the corpses of several Magical Beasts on the ground, his expression was exceedingly complicated.

Teng Shan walked over to the Magical Beast corpses and stared at the remnants of the battle on the ground, countless thoughts churning in his heart.

Yun Yun left the Mittal Auction House with Nalan Yanran.

They spread their Dou Qi wings and flew toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

Nalan Yanran did not speak the entire way.

Yun Yun glanced at her.

"What are you thinking about?"

Nalan Yanran came back to her senses.

"Teacher, is Xiao Xuan really a Seventh-Rank Alchemist?"

"Didn't you see it with your own eyes?" Yun Yun said.

Nalan Yanran fell silent.

She had indeed seen it with her own eyes. President Fa Ma had personally appraised that Ascending Emperor Pill, and its seven pill patterns were genuine.

She had watched Xiao Xuan kill two Sixth-Tier Magical Beasts with two palm strikes. The four Fifth-Tier Magical Beasts could not even withstand a single move from him.

Yet she still could not believe it.

The useless Xiao Clan she had broken off her engagement with had actually produced a Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

Nalan Yanran bit her lip.

"Teacher, was I wrong when I went to the Xiao Clan to break off the engagement?"

Yun Yun looked at her without speaking.

Nalan Yanran lowered her head.

"Xiao Yan had become useless. I broke off the engagement for my own future, so I wasn't wrong... But the Xiao Clan produced a Xiao Xuan, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, a Dou Emperor... When I broke off the engagement, I offended the entire Xiao Clan."

Yun Yun withdrew her gaze.

"What's done is done. Regret is useless. If you get the chance in the future, find a way to make amends."

Nalan Yanran nodded and said no more.

The two returned to the Misty Cloud Sect.

Yun Yun told the elders about what had happened outside the Mittal Auction House.

The hall fell deathly silent.

The Grand Elder's expression changed.

"Sect Master, are you saying that Xiao Xuan is a Seventh-Rank Alchemist?"

"President Fa Ma personally appraised it. There can be no mistake," Yun Yun said.

The Grand Elder sucked in a breath of cold air.

The Second Elder could no longer remain seated either.

"Sect Master, that Xiao Xuan also killed Sixth-Tier Magical Beasts?"

"Two Sixth-Tier Magical Beasts and four Fifth-Tier Magical Beasts. All of them were killed."

The elders exchanged looks, their eyes filled with shock.

A Seventh-Rank Alchemist. A Dou Emperor.

There was not another person like that in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

The Grand Elder rose to his feet.

"Sect Master, we must find a way to befriend this Xiao Xuan."

"The Grand Elder is right. We all know what a Seventh-Rank Alchemist represents. If we can build a good relationship with him, the Misty Cloud Sect's status will rise even further."

Yun Yun nodded.

"I know."

The scene of Xiao Xuan standing in front of her surfaced in her mind, and a complicated emotion welled up in her heart.

Jia Ma Imperial Palace.

Although the Jia Ma Imperial Family was the nominal ruler, the Misty Cloud Sect was actually more powerful than the imperial family.

Yun Yun was a Three-Star Dou Emperor, and the Misty Cloud Sect also had several powerful Dou Wangs.

If the Misty Cloud Sect recruited Xiao Xuan, the imperial family's situation would become even more difficult.

Jia Xingtian rose to his feet.

"Go summon the two princesses."

The guard acknowledged the order and turned to leave.

Not long after, Yao Ye and Yao Yue entered the main hall.

Yao Ye was the eldest princess of the Jia Ma Empire. Her bearing was steady, and her fitted outfit accentuated her heroic air.

Yao Yue was the second princess. She was slightly younger, and her large eyes were full of liveliness.

"Grandfather, you summoned us?" Yao Ye asked.

Jia Xingtian looked at them and explained some of what had just happened.

Yao Ye's expression changed slightly.

"A Seventh-Rank Alchemist? From the Xiao Clan of Wutan City?"

"Yes." Jia Xingtian nodded. "Today, outside the Mittal Auction House, he killed two Sixth-Tier Magical Beasts and four Fifth-Tier Magical Beasts with two palm strikes. His strength is at least that of a Six-Star Dou Emperor."

Yao Yue's eyes widened.

"He killed Sixth-Tier Magical Beasts with two palm strikes?"

"You summoned us here because..." Yao Ye asked.

Jia Xingtian said, "Given Yun Yun's personality, she will definitely try to recruit him. If the Misty Cloud Sect gets there first, the imperial family will be at a disadvantage."

Yao Ye understood Jia Xingtian's meaning.

"Grandfather wants us to befriend Xiao Xuan."

Jia Xingtian nodded.

"Ye'er, you are the eldest princess. I'll leave this matter to you. You must build a good relationship with Xiao Xuan before the Misty Cloud Sect does."

Yao Ye fell silent for a moment.

"I know what to do."

Jia Xingtian looked at her, a trace of gratification flashing through his eyes.

"Go."

Yao Ye and Yao Yue turned and left the main hall.

After walking out of the hall, Yao Yue could not help but speak.

"Sis, is that Xiao Xuan really that amazing?"

A trace of curiosity flashed through Yao Yue's eyes.

Wutan City.

Xiao Clan.

Xiao Xuan landed in his courtyard and put away his Dou Qi wings.

The moment he entered his room, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

[Mission issued: Complete intimate contact with the bound target, Xiao Xun'er.]

[Upon mission completion, the host may receive one random feedback reward.]

Xiao Xuan looked at the system panel.

Intimate contact.

He froze for a moment.

Xiao Xuan accepted the mission.

Just as he was about to sit down and rest, footsteps sounded outside the door.

"Brother Xiao Xuan."

Xiao Xun'er's voice came from outside.

Xiao Xuan turned around.

Xiao Xun'er pushed open the door and entered, a smile on her face.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, you're finally back."

Xiao Xuan looked at her.

"Mm."

Xiao Xun'er walked up to him, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, while you were gone these past few days, I learned a Mystic Tier Intermediate Dou Technique."

"I wanted you to take a look at it for me."

Xiao Xuan nodded.

"Let's go."

The two left the room and came to the courtyard.

Xiao Xun'er walked to the center of the courtyard and turned to look at Xiao Xuan.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, watch carefully."

She took her stance and threw a punch.

The wind from her fist howled, carrying no small amount of force.

Her movements flowed smoothly, every move and stance carrying a touch of heroic spirit.

After completing the set of punches, she withdrew her stance and stood still.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, what do you think?"

Xiao Xuan looked at her.

"You're applying force incorrectly in several places."

Xiao Xun'er froze.

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Xuan walked behind her.

"The first is the third move of the fist technique."

At that moment, Xiao Xuan suddenly grabbed Xiao Xun'er's wrist. She froze at once, and a blush instinctively rose on her face.

Xiao Xun'er's body stiffened slightly.

Xiao Xuan held her hand and guided her through the punching motion.

"Focus your strength on the front of your fist."

Xiao Xun'er's cheeks suddenly reddened. Especially with Xiao Xuan standing so close, she could not help blushing!

"The second is the sixth move of the fist technique."

Xiao Xuan held her shoulder and helped her adjust her angle.

Even Xiao Xun'er's ears had turned red.

"Do you remember?" Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Xun'er before him and asked.

Xiao Xun'er came back to her senses and immediately nodded before answering.

"I... I remember."

Hearing Xiao Xun'er's answer, Xiao Xuan nodded, then continued looking at her.

"Do it again."

Xiao Xun'er took a deep breath, suppressed the nervousness in her heart, and quickly adjusted herself.

She took her stance again and threw a punch.

This time, her strength was much more concentrated than before.

Her turning angle was correct as well.

"Brother Xiao Xuan, how was that?"

Xiao Xuan nodded.

"Much better than before."

A smile appeared on Xiao Xun'er's face, though her cheeks were still somewhat hot.