Could He Be a Da Dou Shi Expert?

The Misty Cloud Sect is the most powerful force in the Jia Ma Empire. After generations of inheritance, this ancient sect has long stood at the pinnacle of the Jia Ma Empire.

If it weren't for the sect's rules prohibiting younger generations from interfering in the succession of the imperial Jia Ma Imperial Family, the Jia Ma Empire would probably have been renamed the Misty Cloud Empire long ago.

Now, because the Jia Ma Imperial Family has Jia Xingtian and Deep Sea Flood Dragon, the Misty Cloud Sect is also wary of them. Therefore, the two forces have kept to themselves and have lived in peace for many years.

Even so, the Jia Ma Imperial Family still dispatched a battle-hardened elite legion to be stationed at the foot of Misty Cloud Mountain, naturally to guard against the Misty Cloud Sect.

However, today, some patrolling disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect were surprised to find that this battle-hardened army, which had been stationed there for many years, was actually beginning to withdraw in an orderly manner!

"Quickly report to the sect leader!"

The patrol captain frowned as he watched this scene, then quickly pointed out one of the people and gave instructions.

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

The boy who was pointed at nodded in response, then turned and ran up the mountain.

Meanwhile, outside the main tent of the Jia Ma garrison camp, Xiao Yan, dressed in a white robe Cloud-Weaving Brocade patterns, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the towering Misty Cloud Mountain not far away.

"Tap tap tap!"

Slightly heavy footsteps sounded, and Yaoye, clad in golden armor and wielding Eight-Foot Coiled Dragon Spear, strode over, stopped beside Xiao Yan, and after a respectful bow, spoke:

"Mr. Xiao Yan, as per your request, the garrison has begun breaking camp and is expected to withdraw from the Misty Cloud Mountain Range in half an hour."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

Xiao Yan did not turn around, but nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on Misty Cloud Mountain.

This was his first time entering the territory of the Misty Cloud Sect; he was only fourteen years old that year.

According to the original plot, he should still be a good-for-nothing in the Xiao Family at this point.

But now he is a genuine Dou Huang expert, whose normal combat strength is comparable to that of Peak Dou Emperor like Jia Xingtian.

He's terrifyingly strong now!

"It is an honor for Yaoye to serve the Alliance Leader."

Upon hearing this, Yaoye gave a perfectly standard smile and said softly.

"Ha, it's quite strange to hear someone of your own generation say something like that."

Xiao Yan shook his head and said with some helplessness.

"So, what does the alliance leader mean?"

Yaoye didn't know much about Xiao Yan. From the two times she had met him before, her impression of Xiao Yan was that he was a young prodigy, a terrifying existence who was not to be provoked or offended.

Therefore, when facing Xiao Yan, she always acted with perfect propriety and dared not overstep any boundaries.

"Since we're alone right now, let's relax and treat each other as equals."

Xiao Yan waved his hand dismissively and said casually.

"Uh, shall I address you as Young Master Xiao, Young Clan Chief Xiao, or Young Master Xiao?"

Yaoye clearly hadn't expected Xiao Yan to say that. She thought for a moment, unsure how to address Xiao Yan. She couldn't very well call him by his name, after all, he was Dou Huang expert...

"Princess, you can just call me by my name. A name is given so that people will call it."

Xiao Yan was somewhat helpless about Yaoye's caution, always feeling as if there was a thick barrier between them.

"Uh, then Xiao Yan, you can just call me Yaoye."

Yaoye reacted quickly. Regardless of what Xiao Yan actually meant, she was just following his orders, so she figured she couldn't be wrong.

"Yaoye."

Xiao Yan withdrew his gaze, turned halfway around, and looked at the female general in golden armor, who was valiant and heroic.

Yaoye looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"I know you will be the Jia Ma Imperial Family Empress, so there are some things I need to discuss with you beforehand."

Xiao Yan continued.

"In Xiao Yan's personal name?"

Yaoye understood Xiao Yan's meaning and asked thoughtfully.

"Well, you don't need to pay attention to Elder Jia's little schemes. From now on, just focus on the development of the alliance and expand the territory of the Jia Ma Empire. The surrounding empires are not easy to deal with. Rather than letting them come in and take a share of the pie, it's better to wipe them all out and then redistribute the resources."

Sister Ya Fei is most aware of the Alliance's development strategy. However, she has to take care of both the Xiao Family and manage the Alliance, so there are bound to be some things that are beyond her capabilities. The fact that Elder Jia was able to train you to be the next Empress is enough to demonstrate your ability. Therefore, once the Alliance begins to expand, you will need to pay more attention to the many administrative matters that arise.

Of course, I won't let you work for nothing. Although I can't guarantee that you will advance to the level of Dou Sheng, I think it won't be difficult for me to make you a Dou Zun expert.

The Xiao Family is destined to occupy a place in the Jia Ma Empire, but the Xiao Family will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, nor will it covet the power of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, because the future of the Xiao Family lies in Central Plains, and in the entire continent.

What I'm saying today is not an order from the Alliance Leader to his subordinates, nor is it an exchange of benefits between the young Clan Chief of the Xiao Family and the eldest princess of the Jia Ma Imperial Family; rather, it is a promise Xiao Yan made to his friend Yaoye.

Xiao Yan stared into Yaoye's eyes and said solemnly.

Friend?

Yaoye was silent for a moment.

To be honest, she and Xiao Yan had only met three times today, and they didn't know each other very well, so they couldn't really be called friends.

But Xiao Yan's meaning was actually quite clear.

As long as she does what Xiao Yan and is willing to believe the promises he makes, then they can be friends.

She could choose to accept and become Xiao Yan's friend.

Alternatively, one could choose to refuse and continue serving as Xiao Yan's subordinate.

But it was obvious that she had no choice.

From beginning to end, all she could choose was to agree to Xiao Yan's request and become friends with Xiao Yan.

Although Xiao Yan spoke politely, Yaoye knew very well that if she was unwilling to be Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan friend, then the level of trust she could gain from him would be extremely limited.

This will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the future development of the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

Moreover, the Jia Ma Imperial Family dreams of becoming friends with Xiao Yan, or even establishing a closer relationship like that of Ya Fei of the Mittel Family.

Xiao Yan clearly understood the Jia Ma Imperial Family's intentions and proactively gave Jia Ma Imperial Family a chance, which also gave her a chance.

Because after becoming Xiao Yan's friend, her position in the Jia Ma Imperial Family will be more secure than ever before, even surpassing that of the Jia Ma Imperial Family's guardian, Jia Xingtian.

All she had to do was obediently play support for Ya Fei in the League.

In a sense, Xiao Yan gave Ya Fei this opportunity entirely for her sake.

This is actually a bit cruel to her.

This essentially means that Xiao Yan's relationship with her is limited to friendship, and there's virtually no possibility of it progressing further.

Just as Jia Xingtian said that day, she wasn't even qualified to become Xiao Yan's maid!

She was at most a maidservant of Ya Fei.

They weren't even close to the maids.

Because people who are close enough can help push each other's butts.

She couldn't push it.

However, one should be content. Knowing that she could not have a closer relationship with Xiao Yan, she naturally would not give up the opportunity to become Xiao Yan's friend.

The mere prospect of reaching the Dou Zun was enough to attract her. If she could also gain Xiao Yan's friendship, then although the Jia Ma Imperial Family might not be as powerful as the Mittel Family in the future, it shouldn't be a problem for them to continue suppressing the Mu Family and Nalan Family.

After all, according to current intelligence, the relationship between the Nalan Family and the Xiao Family is not good...

Even Nalan Yanran didn't know why she broke off her engagement with Xiao Yan.

Alas, it's a pity I met Xiao Yan so late.

Otherwise, there might still be a chance...

After pondering for a long time, Yaoye slowly raised her head and smiled at Xiao Yan.

"Since we're friends, why be so formal? Don't worry, I'll take good care of the alliance. If the Xiao Family needs any help, just let Sister Ya Fei let me know. You can focus on your adventures outside."

Xiao Yan wasn't particularly surprised by Yaoye's reaction.

As the successor to the Jia Ma Imperial Family, she knows how to make choices, and under Jia Xingtian's tutelage, she also seeks stability.

If it were Queen Medusa, she would probably slap him across the face and tell him that being friends is impossible; it's either be together or she'll kill him.

But Yaoye wouldn't.

Yaoye will only make one choice from the two options given by Xiao Yan, even though there is really only one for her.

However, Xiao Yan didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Ya Fei has too much on her shoulders. Although Xiao Yan Ya Fei grant her permission, the matters involving the expansion of the Jia Ma Empire's territory are indeed not suitable for Ya Fei to handle, as it would be a thankless task.

Of course, Yun Yun is also quite capable of handling affairs, and Xiao Yan trusts her enough. Before long, she will be Xiao Yan's woman, and it wouldn't be a bad thing for her to be in charge of things together with Ya Fei.

However, she is the sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect. If she gets involved in the Jia Ma Imperial Family affairs, the alliance will definitely be thrown into chaos. Moreover, there are some potential problems on the Misty Cloud Sect's side that she needs to resolve.

There are only so many outstanding women in the Jia Ma Empire. Although Xiao Yan is not particularly interested in Yaoye, since he is looking for a helper for Ya Fei, he certainly cannot choose a man. Yaoye is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

Therefore, after much thought, Xiao Yan concluded that only this Jia Ma Imperial Family princess was the most suitable person to work for.

Using the guise of friendship would make Yaoye more willing to do this job well.

Of course, if Yaoye can truly do his best to help the alliance develop, then Xiao Yan certainly wouldn't mind having such an extraordinary and distinguished friend.

Having finished explaining everything, Xiao Yan was finally able to head up the mountain to see his beloved beautiful teacher.

"Alright, you can go back now. I need to head up the mountain. Once things are settled at the Misty Cloud Sect, I'll send a message to the Snake-Person Tribe to have Queen Medusa come to participate in the alliance meeting. At that time, the alliance can be officially announced to the world. We'll recruit the forces that need to be recruited and eliminate the forces that need to be eliminated. No matter whether they're backed by Dou Emperor or Dou Wang, as long as they don't involve our core forces, we'll deal with them all. I'll handle any trouble that follows."

Xiao Yan patted Yaoye's shoulder armor and said with a faint smile.

Sensing the murderous intent hidden beneath the smile, Yaoye felt a chill run down his spine.

It is foreseeable that with the formal establishment of the alliance, the Jia Ma Empire will immediately enter a situation where internal stability must come before external threats.

It seems that Xiao Yan has indeed made a firm decision to make the Jia Ma Empire the overlord of the Northwest Continent.

"Yes, don't worry, I know what to do."

Upon hearing this, Yaoye nodded seriously.

"They're gone."

Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled, waved to her, and then strode towards the Misty Cloud Sect's mountain gate standing at the foot of Misty Cloud Mountain.

Gazing at Xiao Yan's white robes fluttering as he strolled leisurely, Yaoye felt as if the entire world had lost its color and turned into a hazy gray. Only that white figure, like a ray of light or a dazzling sun, was deeply imprinted in her heart.

After a long silence, when the white figure had disappeared from sight, Yaoye slowly came back to her senses and sighed softly.

"Well!"

Friend?

Actually, she wasn't willing to accept it either...

Having encountered such a person, how could she possibly look favorably upon others?

Even if Xiao Yan didn't become her friend, she wouldn't dare to outwardly obey his orders but inwardly disobey them.

She was willing to sacrifice everything, including her personal feelings, for the sake of the Jia Ma Imperial Family's survival.

But Xiao Yan didn't give her a chance to sacrifice herself...

Although marrying Xiao Yan was not a sacrifice for her, it could even be considered a reward.

After all, she still admired a strong person like Xiao Yan.

But Xiao Yan inexplicably gave her a chance to be friends.

How about we be friends?

That would be great! No one could refuse a friend who is both a formidable fighter and an expert in Alchemy.

Wouldn't it be better to be friends?

That's not all bad. Judging from Xiao Yan's attitude, she most likely has no chance of becoming one of Xiao Yan women. Friends are the closest distance between them, yet also the furthest.

So, for her, was friendship a blessing or a cruelty?

She herself couldn't tell the difference.

Forget it, why think so much? Let's just focus on doing our work.

Shaking her head, Yaoye rallied her spirits and continued doing what she needed to do.

On the other hand, Xiao Yan didn't focus so much on Yaoye. After arranging things, he devoted himself to measuring Misty Cloud Mountain on foot.

It must be said that Misty Cloud Sect is indeed a scenic paradise.

As far as the eye can see, there is a lush green landscape and neat Bluestone Platform that pierce the sky, like a ladder to heaven.

The patrolling Misty Cloud Sect disciples were somewhat wary when they saw Xiao Yan walking straight towards them through the retreating Jia Ma Empire garrison. However, upon seeing Xiao Yan's Cloud-Weaving Brocade embroidered with cloud patterns and sword seals—a style even more luxurious than that of the inner sect disciples—they immediately surrounded him and respectfully bowed.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

Although they had never seen Xiao Yan before, and Xiao Yan looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, they recognized his clothes.

These are the robes of the direct disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect. In the Misty Cloud Sect, only the sect leader and the elders are qualified to accept direct disciples.

These are the kinds of people you shouldn't mess with; it's best to be polite.

"Yes, go on patrol. After the Jia Ma Imperial Family withdraws this time, they won't send any more troops."

Xiao Yan was naturally aware of some of the rules of the Misty Cloud Sect, so he was not surprised. He nodded slightly and then gave his instructions.

Upon hearing this, the patrol team members were somewhat puzzled and were about to ask a question when they discovered that the unfamiliar senior brother had already stepped out and was already beyond the twenty-five steps.

???

"What kind of movement technique is that?"

The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

They didn't feel anything at all!

It's important to know that the patrol team leader is a genuine Dou Master. How could he not have detected anything from that unfamiliar young senior brother? Just what kind of strength does he possess?

Could it be that this senior brother is already a Da Dou Shi Master at the age of fifteen or sixteen?

Such talent! No wonder he was able to become a personal disciple; he is truly terrifying!