The Tsundere Queen

"What... what are you going to do?" Jian Xueqing asked, her voice trembling slightly as she looked at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and said, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. I just heard that your shameless young master of the Jian Family wants to marry Sister Ya Fei. I was so angry that I wanted to see what kind of bastard the young master of the Jian Family is, daring to covet Ya Fei!"

Seeing Jian Xueqing's pale and delicate face turn pale with anger, Xiao Yu feigned sudden realization and asked, "I think you're not bad looking, with a decent appearance, but your strength is too weak. You wouldn't happen to be the young master of the Jian Family, would you? Your strength as Three-Star Dou Ling is even weaker than Sister Ya Fei's. I think you should just forget about it!"

As he spoke, Xiao Yu sized up Jian Xueqing, shaking his head and clicking his tongue. Jian Xueqing was extremely angry, but faced with Xiao Yu's formidable strength, he chose to swallow his anger.

Seeing that the guy remained silent, Xiao Yu lost interest in teasing him further. He looked at Jian Xueqing coldly and said, "This is just a lesson for your Jian Family. Not everyone is someone you can afford to offend. Even if you have the Imperial Family behind you, you should think twice before acting!"

After speaking, Xiao Yu didn't bother to Jian Xueqing's expression. With a gentle wave of his hand, a terrifying sword aura slashed out, cleaving the plaque above the Jian Family's gate in two. With a loud bang, the plaque fell to the ground, causing everyone's hearts to tremble violently!

After leaving the Jian Family, Xiao Yu did not immediately return to the Mittel Manor, but instead headed towards the Alchemist Guild in the Imperial Capital.

The Alchemist Guild was as bustling as ever, with people coming and going in an endless stream in front of the gate.

As Xiao Yu slowly stepped into the vast Alchemist Guild, the noise behind him gradually subsided, and a faint medicinal fragrance filled Xiao Yu nostrils, giving him a refreshing feeling.

"Xiao Yu?" A light, melodious voice came from beside him, causing Xiao Yu to be slightly startled. He turned his head to look in the direction from which the voice came and saw a pretty girl in a blue alchemist's robe standing to the side.

Looking at the girl, Xiao Yu was reminded of the Gu Ling Imperial Family princess, Princess Yao Yue, whom he had met at the Alchemist Tournament more than half a year ago. She had grown up a lot since he last saw her.

"Princess Yue'er, it's been a long time!" Xiao Yu said with a gentle smile.

Yao Yue looked at Xiao Yu with a surprised expression and said, "Why are you back? I thought I had mistaken you for someone else. Didn't you say you went to the Jia Nan Academy? Did you come back to visit?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and smiled, "That's right. I wanted to go back to Wu Tan City to visit my family, and while I was at it, I came to the Imperial Capital to see some old friends."

As Xiao Yu spoke, his gaze fell on the badge on Yao Yue's chest that indicated her alchemist rank. Fourth-grade Alchemist —given her talent, it was quite normal for her to reach that Fourth-grade Alchemist.

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Yao Yue smiled and nodded, saying, "I understand. You want to see the teacher, right? And also Master Frank, Master Otto, and Master Bulin, right?"

"However, Master Frank, Master Otto, and Master Bulin are not in the Imperial Capital. How about I take you to see your teachers first?" Yao Yue Yuewang said to Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu said with a faint smile, "Okay!"

Yao Yue said with a sly smile, "Then come with me!"

Xiao Yu followed Yao Yue through several paths and then went up the stairs towards the guild.

The two walked and talked until they came to a gate and stopped. Yao Yue pushed the gate open and went inside, and Xiao Yu followed her in.

"Girl, why are you back again?" Fama said without looking up.

Yao Yue looked at Fama, who was sitting behind the table, and giggled, "Teacher, look who's here!"

Upon hearing Yao Yue's voice, Fama, who had been looking down, raised his head and looked at Yao Yue. When his gaze passed over Yao Yue and landed on Xiao Yu behind her, he paused slightly, then revealed a delighted smile and said, "Xiao Yu? So it's you who's back? Please sit down!"

Xiao Yu sat down on the sofa next to him. Fama looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Did you come back this time after finishing your studies at the Jia Nan Academy?"

But after saying Fama said, "Wait a minute, you'll probably need another two or three years at the Jia Nan Academy, right? How come you're back so soon?"

Xiao Yu chuckled, "I've already become an elder at the Jia Nan Academy, so I can come and Jia Nan Academy freely. I just wanted to come back and take a look!"

Fama said with a mixture of shock and relief, "Good, as expected of the first place in the Alchemist Tournament of the Jia Ma Empire, your talent is truly beyond imagination. But it's understandable. Yao Yue, you must learn from him!" As he spoke, he looked at Princess Yao Yue sitting to the side.

Princess Yao Yue pouted slightly, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Okay!"

Xiao Yu looked at Fama and smiled, "President Fama, there's actually something else I'd like to ask you this time I'm back."

"Oh? What is it?" Fama looked at Xiao Yu with an inquiring gaze.

Xiao Yu said, "Some changes have occurred in the Black Corner Region. I've established a force there and need some alchemists to join me, so..."

Upon hearing this, Fama laughed and said, "So you want some members of our Alchemist Guild to come with you?"

Yao Yue also looked at Xiao Yu with curiosity.

Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "No, I wanted to ask if President Fama would be willing to come to the Black Corner Region?"

Fama and Yao Yue were stunned by Xiao Yu's words. Fama's aged face twitched slightly as he said, "You mean, I'll go to the Black Corner Region to help you?"

"I will establish an Alchemist Guild in the Black Corner Region to attract alchemists. In the future, we will also cooperate with the Jia Nan Academy. If President Fama comes, he will definitely remain the guild master. What do you think?" Xiao Yu said sincerely to Fama.

Fama shook his head and said, " In the Alchemist Guild of Jia Ma, all alchemists have the right to decide their own fate, but I cannot. Currently, in the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild, apart from me, there is no one else who can rival the Alchemist Guild Masters of the other three great empires. Moreover, Gu He, the empire's only Sixth Grade Alchemist, has already taken his disciples to travel around refining pills!"

Hearing Fama's tactful refusal, Xiao Yu, though he already knew what was going on, still said with some regret, "Since that's the case, I was a bit rash. President Fama, please don't take it to heart!"

Fama shook his head and smiled. After chatting for a while, Xiao Yu took his leave.

When Xiao Yu left the Alchemist Guild, he glanced back at the magnificent building. He had originally intended to ask about the Jia Ma Imperial Family, but since Yao Yue was always by his side, he didn't ask.

After leaving the Alchemist Guild, Xiao Yu wandered aimlessly down the street, followed by a red-clad figure. As if sensing something, Xiao Yu turned his head and saw that it was Cai Lin following behind him.

"Why did you come along?" Xiao Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Cai Lin's aloof and pretty face, but she still said in an icy tone, "Who's following you? I just came out to look for medicinal herbs. Who knows how long it would take to find them if I relied on you!"