Xuan Kongzi, the Japanese-style Martial Uncle, and the Cao Clan Head Named Mengde

The next day, Xiao Yan arrived at Ye Courtyard on time and brought Xin Lan into Danta Pill Tower. The girl was still a little sad because she had suddenly parted from her family, so Xiao Yan did not rush to teach her alchemy. He just let her stay in the small courtyard inside the Danta for the time being to familiarize herself with the environment.

Xiao Yan himself went directly to Xuan Kongzi's office in the Danta to report the results of yesterday's investigation.

"That's basically the situation. Cao Ying is indeed exceptionally talented. If you're interested, Master Uncle, you might as well bring her into the Danta as soon as possible and take her as your disciple."

Xiao Yan gave his advice with a serious expression.

"I heard you took the Ye Clan's little girl as your disciple?"

Xuan Kongzi wasn't in a hurry to take on a disciple; instead, he looked at Xiao Yan with a meaningful gaze.

"Yes, Xuan Ma told me that teaching disciples would also greatly benefit my Alchemy. I happened to be somewhat interested in the Ye Clan's Sun Fire, so I took Ye Xinlan as a disciple and taught her alchemy. In return, whenever I need someone to help me with something, the Ye Clan has to do their best to help me, including my entering the Ye Clan's Forbidden Ground to study the Sun Fire. They completely agreed to that."

Xiao Yan didn't hide anything and spoke directly.

"Well, with your status and abilities, the Ye Clan alone is not enough. How about this, you take my token and take the two elders to the Cao Clan and the Dan Clan. Tell them that the Danta is interested in cultivating outstanding disciples from both families, and that the Danta will also try to help solve the physical problems of that little girl from the Dan Clan."

After bringing them back, I will take them directly to you and let them learn from you for a while. When the time is right, I will personally take them as my apprentices."

Xuan Kongzi pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled and said...

"Ah?"

Xiao Yan was a little confused upon hearing this.

What does it mean to study under him for a period of time?

So, he, as the senior student, has to teach in place of the master?

"Xiao Yan, your master promised to help you a lot yesterday. You wouldn't be unwilling to share your burden with such a small matter, would you? After all, besides being busy with the Pill Danta, I also have to find time to teach you the Eighth-Grade Alchemy. You don't want your study time to be squeezed out by others, do you?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's hesitant expression, which seemed to indicate a refusal, Xuan Kongzi immediately began his smooth PUA mini-manual.

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Good heavens, now that things have come to this point, how could Xiao Yan possibly refuse?

"Alright, I will obey my Xiao Yan's orders!"

He stepped forward and took the token, too lazy to look for any elders. After leaving the Danta, he swept his soul power and directly found the Cao Clan and the Dan Clan's location in the Dan Region Inner Domain.

Compared to the Ye Clan, who had fallen so low that they could only afford a small courtyard in the outer regions, the Cao Clan and Dan Clan were in much better shape.

In particular, the Dan Clan's villa was not only extremely close to the Pill Tower Headquarters, but its interior layout and furnishings were also perfectly arranged, making Xiao Yan quite envious.

As for the Cao Clan, although their geographical location is slightly inferior to that of the Dan Clan, the exquisiteness of their courtyard is in no way inferior to that of the Dan Clan; only their styles are different.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Yan headed straight for the Cao Clan's villa.

For Xiao Yan personally, it doesn't matter whose family he goes to first. However, if he goes to the Dan Clan first, he will have to take Dan Chen to the Cao Clan. Considering Dan Chen's physical condition, it's better not to make her travel.

How about we consider having Dan Chen train her body together?

It seems that if her body can become stronger, then the problem of the suppression and damage caused to her body by her powerful soul force can be resolved.

However, apart from himself, probably no one else could master his body-refining Dou Technique.

Tempering one's body with Heavenly Flames is something not everyone has the courage to face a second time, or even more.

The physical pain and psychological fear are enough to make many people turn pale at the mere mention of it.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the Cao Clan's villa.

Xiao Yan before the magnificent, intricately carved gate of the Cao Clan's villa, Xiao Yan temporarily set aside the thoughts churning in his mind and addressed the guards at the gate:

"Please announce that I am Xiao Yan of the Xuan Kongzi Danta, sent by Guild Master Xuan Kongzi to pay a visit to the Cao Clan. I have important matters to discuss."

Xiao Yan's voice was calm, as if he were an ordinary young man visiting an old friend.

However, the guards at the gate had already begun to sized him up before he even approached.

Xiao Yan wore a white robe specially made by the Danta for alchemists. The purple-gold patterns flowed with a noble and restrained radiance under the sunlight. The alchemist rank badge with seven bright stars on his left chest shone brightly. Without saying a word, he had already revealed his extraordinary status and strength.

Therefore, upon seeing Xiao Yan approaching, the guard's face was immediately filled with awe.

This is Advanced Seventh-Grade Alchemist!

So young, he's bound to become a giant in the future!

Then, upon hearing Xiao Yan state frankly that he had risen to his position on the orders of Xuan Kongzi Master Xuan Kongzi, the guard immediately tensed, daring not to show the slightest disrespect. He bowed respectfully and said quickly and clearly:

"Please wait a moment, sir! I will inform him immediately!"

Xiao Yan stood with his hands behind his back, waiting patiently.

He wasn't worried that the Cao Clan would refuse. Cao Ying's entry into the Pill Danta to learn alchemy was an opportunity that Elder Cao, the current head of the Cao Clan, had worked hard to obtain, and most of the Cao Clan's higher-ups knew about it.

Not long after, a series of slightly hurried yet still elegant footsteps approached from afar.

The door opened again, and standing there was Cao Ying, the girl in the black dress whom we had met in the testing hall yesterday.

At this moment, the charming smile that usually carried the arrogance of a genius on her face had become much less pronounced, and she exuded a cold and aloof aura.

A mixture of curiosity, awe, and a hint of inquiry, though he tried to hide it, still lingered in Xiao Yan's eyes.

However, Xiao Yan was always very kind to pretty girls, so he didn't find the girl's direct gaze offensive at all; on the contrary, he found it amusing.

"It really is you, Young President?"

However, Cao Ying quickly put on a charming smile and took the initiative to greet her.

"Ying'er! Don't be rude!"

But soon, a deliberately stern, aged voice rang out from inside the door, and then a group of people arrived at the door.

The person in the lead was none other than Elder Cao, the head of the Cao Clan family, who held a position among the Pill Tower Elder.

"Cao Mengde greets the Young President."

Elder Cao led the way by bowing to Xiao Yan.

Yesterday, he specifically sought out Elder Sheng and learned from him that Xiao Yan was a disciple of the Xuan Yi sect. In addition, Xiao Yan himself possessed the strength of Advanced Seventh-Grade Alchemist. Furthermore, when the guards at the gate announced that Xiao Yan had come to pay a visit on the orders of Xuan Kongzi, he also learned that Xiao Yan was here.

Even with his long and distinguished service as an elder in the Danta, he had no choice but to bow respectfully at this moment.

After all, he had put in a lot of effort and thought into getting Cao Ying into the Danta and even becoming Xuan Kongzi's apprentice.

Seeing Xiao Yan arrive, they naturally understood that Xiao Yan had come to pick them up, and a feeling of wild joy welled up in their hearts.

If my Ying'er could become a disciple of Xuan Kongzi Master Xuan Kongzi, her future would be limitless!

"Your name is Cao Mengde?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression turned strange, and he couldn't help but ask to confirm.

"Yes, Young President, have you perhaps heard of my name?"

Elder Cao also spoke with some doubt.

"Well..."

Xiao Yan didn't know what to say, but when he thought that the Cao Clan seemed to have someone named Cao Xiu, he felt that calling Elder Cao Mengde wasn't so bad.

Xiao Yan didn't plan to enter the Cao Clan's villa anymore. He just wanted to complete his Xuan Kongzi's task as soon as possible, and then directly ask him for Alchemy.

So he took out Xuan Kongzi's token and said with a faint smile:

"It's nothing, Elder Cao. I've come here on my master's orders to recruit Miss Cao Ying into Danta Alchemy. My master has been paying close attention to her and intends to take her under his wing and guide her in her cultivation."

The issuance of the token, coupled with this tremendous good news, unsurprisingly prompted the Cao Clan family members to bow and express their gratitude once again.

But Xiao Yan simply let it go in one ear and out the other.

After ignoring all the words of gratitude, Xiao Yan led the girl in the black dress straight to the Dan Clan.

Cao Ying was grabbed by the wrist by Xiao Yan, who propelled her forward with his overwhelming soul power. She wasn't flustered; on the contrary, she was somewhat excited. After realizing the direction they were heading, she proactively asked:

"Senior Brother Xiao, are we heading to the Dan Clan now?"

Although Cao Ying had not yet formally become an apprentice, since she already knew that Xiao Yan would be her future senior brother, she changed her address to him in advance.

"Well, besides you, Dan Chen from the Dan Clan also has good talent. Although the Dan Clan seems to have Eighth-Grade Alchemist in charge, he is naturally inferior to my senior uncle. Moreover, she has a special physique, so perhaps a solution can be found in the Danta."

Xiao Yan wasn't pretentious at all towards his junior sister, speaking very casually.

"Is it really possible? I heard from Grandpa that Dan Chen's constitution is extremely special. If an ordinary person touches her, their soul power will be immediately drained. If they cannot break free in time, they may even risk their soul being destroyed on the spot."

Upon hearing this, Cao Ying also showed concern.

Although she and Dan Chen were naturally rivals due to their families, she actually felt quite sympathetic towards Dan Chen's experiences. Moreover, among the younger generation of the Five Great Families, only Dan Chen could rival her.

That's what they say, but I'll have to try it out.

Xiao Yan nodded and said seriously.

"Give it a try?"

Cao Ying was somewhat taken aback by what she heard.

Is this something I can try casually?

Soon, the two arrived at the Dan Clan's villa.

The gate of the Dan Clan's villa was not decorated with any fancy ornaments; instead, it exuded an ancient and dignified atmosphere.

After the announcement, a gentle and beautiful woman came out to greet them. She was the same woman who had been with Dan Chen yesterday, and she did bear a slight resemblance to Dan Chen.

"Dan Xue of the Dan Clan greets the Young President."

When the beautiful Dan Xue saw that it was indeed Xiao Yan, who had shocked the Five Great Families the day before, her beautiful eyes sparkled with a hint of surprise. After returning to the villa last night, Dan Chen told her about the feeling of being completely suppressed when facing Xiao Yan, which surprised her greatly.

It should be noted that even the clan's seniors, whose Alchemy reached the Eighth-Grade, were extremely cautious when facing Dan Chen, and were simply unable to give Dan Chen the kind of suppression that could be felt from the depths of his soul.

Then, her gaze fell on Cao Ying, and her mind stirred slightly.

The Dan Clan was naturally aware of the Cao Clan's arrangement for Cao Ying to study at the Danta.

Adding to the information from the previous report, she immediately realized that her own Dan Chen was most likely also valued by President Xuan Kongzi, who planned to take her into the Danta for proper instruction.

"Madam Dan, there's no need for such formalities," Xiao Yan returned the greeting and explained his purpose, "I've come to pay a visit to the Dan Clan on the orders of Xuan Kongzi Master Dan Chen. The Guild Master has shown great interest in Miss Dan Chen's Yao Tian and her unique physique, and specifically instructed me to invite her to return to the Pill Tower Headquarters with me. Furthermore, the Danta will also try to help resolve Miss Dan Chen's physique issues."

Upon hearing this, Dan Xue's eyes instantly welled up with immense joy and excitement, and even a hint of tears glistened in them.

Dan Chen's constitution is a source of great anxiety for the Dan Clan. As Dan Chen's mother's younger sister and Dan Chen 'Dan Chen aunt, she took over the care of Dan Chen for many years after her mother's death. Naturally, she understands how lonely Dan Chen has been all these years because of this constitution.

She had no playmates, no close friends, and no family members who could give her a warm hug.

Especially after learning that her mother died because of her, Dan Chen's young heart suffered extremely severe damage.

If it weren't for Dan Xue's guidance, Dan Chen would probably have fallen ill from depression long ago.

As for Dan Chen's father, he travels extensively throughout the country, determined to find a way to help his daughter return to normal.

"Thank you so much, Xuan Kongzi! Thank you Young President!" Dan Xue bowed deeply, her voice choked with emotion. "Chen'er... Quickly, go and fetch Miss out!"

Soon, the slender girl in a pure white dress, with her head bowed, timidly walked out, accompanied by her maid.

She still dared not look at anyone, but when her gaze swept over Xiao Yan, her petite body trembled almost imperceptibly. She seemed to feel that strange sensation again, as if her soul was being sucked away by him, just like yesterday. This made her both afraid and inexplicably at ease.

Because the other party seemed to have become powerful enough to "accommodate" her out-of-control constitution.

A sliver of anticipation lingered in the girl's heart.

"Chen'er, come and meet your future senior brother! President Xuan Kongzi said he will help you with your physique and will even personally teach you Alchemy!"

Dan Xue quickly waved to Dan Chen and said.

Dan Chen raised her head, revealing a pair of clear yet timid eyes beneath her bangs, like those of a fawn in the forest. She looked at Xiao Yan, her voice barely audible:

"Dan Chen greets Senior Brother Xiao..."

Xiao Yan looked at the seemingly timid and easily frightened girl and softened his tone even more:

"Don't be afraid, Dan Chen. I might be able to help you with your constitution, but it would require more detailed and in-depth research before I could determine it. However, there's one thing I think I can tell you now."

Xiao Yan didn't continue speaking. Dan Chen raised her head and looked at the handsome senior brother in front of her, who had a mysterious air about him. She felt that his smile was probably the most sunny and gentle smile she had ever seen, as if it could dispel the gloom in her heart.

Dan Xue and Cao Ying, who were standing to the side, were also curious about Xiao Yan's words and couldn't help but look forward to what would happen next.