Ya Fei Effortlessly Outshines Nalan Yanran

Over the next month, Xiao Yan began to diligently Alchemy, frantically refining various pills ranging from First-Grade to Third-Grade.

Before Qing Lin left, Xiao Yan also refined some pills to help her cultivate, and gave her a high-quality Storage Ring as a keepsake. The ring contained Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames, which could protect Qing Lin when she was weak, and would also serve as another form of companionship for Qing Lin when she became stronger.

This might not mean much to others, but for Qing Lin, whose eyes are only on Xiao Yan, it is obviously very significant.

After seeing Qing Lin off, Xiao Yi Xian also began to diligently cultivate.

However, under Xiao Yan's supervision, she didn't take too much poison, prioritizing safety.

As for Ya Fei, Xiao Yan didn't need to worry about her cultivation. However, she would often take advantage of delivering medicinal herbs to chat with Xiao Yan. With her abilities, she naturally won Xiao Yan's favor quite quickly.

Even without the filter of the original work, Xiao Yan felt that this Sister Ya Fei was indeed a good woman.

In these peaceful days, a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Frenzied alchemy not only improves Alchemy, but also greatly benefits the cultivation of Dou Qi.

Xiao Yan has now completely mastered the Dou Qi that surged due to absorbing the Heavenly Flames. Although his control over Dou Qi affected the fire's intensity and caused some medicinal herbs to be burned, the loss of herbs below Third-Grade was not a significant financial burden for Xiao Yan's existing stockpile or the Mittel Family.

After refining the last pill, Xiao Yan stood up, stretched his limbs, packed his things, and prepared to leave Mo City after a night's rest.

However, to his surprise, as soon as he opened the door, he saw two familiar figures who shouldn't be there.

"Teacher, Senior Sister Yanran?"

Looking at the two beauties, one tall and one short, one in green and one in white, Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback.

"Xiao Yan!"

Nalan Yanran's eyes were red, and as soon as she saw Xiao Yan, she rushed over and buried her head in his arms.

"Huh? Senior sister, what's wrong?"

This was the first time Xiao Yan had ever seen someone start crying right away, and he looked at Yun Yun somewhat helplessly.

"Yanran's grandfather, Nalan Jie, recently fought a highly venomous Fifth Tier magical beast Branding Iron Poison Python. Although he eventually killed it, he was unfortunately injected with a terrifying toxin called Branding Poison..."

You are skilled in alchemy, so you should know the potency of this toxin. Records show that there are many Sixth-Rank Magical Beasts that have been poisoned by the Branding Iron Poison Python, even if they are of a higher order.

I had already asked Elder Gu He of the sect to take a look, but the reply was not ideal. It is said that only an alchemist with Heavenly Flames can help the old man remove the toxins from his body. I remember that you have a Heavenly Flames, right?"

Seeing this, Yun Yun quickly offered an explanation.

Nalan Yanran, who had buried her face in Xiao Yan, felt a little secretly pleased.

It wasn't that she wasn't worried about the old man's health; she truly had confidence in Xiao Yan. If she weren't afraid of her teacher noticing something amiss, the first person she would have sought out would have been Xiao Yan, not Gu He!

Come to think of it, Gu He seems to have a thing for the teacher, but he doesn't seem quite good enough for him...

Or perhaps we should let the teacher and Xiao Yan...

No, no, this is too strange!

What nonsense am I thinking!

"Xiao Yan, please, save my grandfather!"

Nalan Yanran suppressed the strange and conflicting thoughts in her heart, raised her head, and looked at Xiao Yan pitifully.

"Hmm... I do indeed possess Heavenly Flames. Luckily, you arrived in time. If you had come a few days later, you probably would have had to go to the Jia Nan Academy to find me."

Xiao Yan nodded, naturally deciding to go and save Nalan Jie.

Although this old man is not very loyal and his words are like farts, he was Branding Poison because he was trying to harvest the Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva.

Old Yao needs that thing to restore some of his soul power, so Xiao Yan's goal is clear: for Old Yao's sake, he also needs to go and see what's going on.

"However, I need to say goodbye to my companions first; I can't just leave without saying goodbye."

As Xiao Yan spoke, he pulled Nalan Yanran out of his arms and patted her shoulder reassuringly.

Her acting skills are even Lu Man's.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran were also taken aback. With Yun Yun's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for her to bring Nalan Yanran directly into the Mittel Auction House. Moreover, coincidentally, Elder Hai had just obtained the Imperial Extreme Pill not long ago and went into seclusion. He wasn't at the auction house, so no one could really detect their arrival.

"Alright, go ahead then, I'll wait for you."

Nalan Yanran nodded obediently.

"You guys go inside and wait. I'll come back and we'll go to the Imperial Capital together when I'm done."

As Xiao Yan spoke, he stepped aside and invited the beautiful master and disciple, one tall and one short, inside. Then he went straight to Ya Fei's office.

There was no need to knock; I just pushed the door open and went in.

This is a privilege unique to Xiao Yan.

"Sister Ya Fei."

Xiao Yan walked in and greeted them.

"Hey, Xiao Yan, what brings you here so late at night? Want to have a chat with your sister?"

"Ya Fei said with a smile."

"I'd like to, but some things have come up, and I have to rush to the Imperial Capital tonight. After I'm done, I'll probably head straight to the Jia Nan Academy."

Xiao Yan shrugged and said with a hint of helplessness.

"So urgent?"

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei paused for a moment, then her eyebrows furrowed slightly as she spoke.

"There's no other way. Old Master Nalan has been poisoned, and only I can help him get rid of it. The relationship between our two families shouldn't be a secret to Sister Ya Fei, you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Yan sighed and nodded.

"I understand, after all, there is a marriage agreement. But to be honest, it's really not right for the Nalan Family to just watch the Xiao Family being driven out of the Imperial Capital and settling in Wutan City all these years without saying a word. At least my Mittel Family would never do such a thing."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei nodded, then said with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Haha, that's why I asked Sister Ya Fei and Elder Hai to look after the family for me. I trust Sister Ya Fei completely!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan didn't bring up the Nalan Family's issues, but simply smiled and said to Ya Fei.

"Don't worry, unless your sister dies, no one from the Xiao Family can harm your family."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei's expression turned serious, and she spoke solemnly.

"Since Sister Ya Fei said that, Xiao Yan really doesn't know how to thank you enough."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was also somewhat moved.

"Haha, my sister is now Da Dou Shi, and besides, even if the sky falls, Elder Hai will hold it up, so it's not actually that dangerous."

Ya Fei smiled, and then, taking advantage of Xiao Yan's unpreparedness, she stepped forward and embraced him.

"Sister Ya Fei?"

Xiao Yan was a little stunned when he was suddenly hugged.

"I know you have plenty of female admirers, but no matter what, remember to save a spot for me."

Ya Fei whispered in Xiao Yan's ear.