Xiao Yan's Promise

He had been born into an ordinary family. His parents were only Dou Shi, and he had broken through to Dou Zhe at twenty-five, which counted as decent talent in a small town.

Later, his talent as an alchemist was discovered, and through a twist of fate, he became the disciple of a Second Grade Alchemist.

When he was young, he had been quite diligent. At twenty-seven, he reached the level of a First Grade Alchemist, and at twenty-nine, he broke through to Dou Shi. In his hometown, he could be considered someone of standing.

But good times did not last. Later, he met a woman.

She came from a great family in the Imperial Capital. She was a simple girl, in the bloom of youth. The moment Luo Qianchen saw her, he was struck as if by a celestial beauty, and began pursuing her madly. The two fell in love.

"In the future, our child will be called Niannian."

"All right."

Later, that woman left. Because of family affairs, she went away.

Ten years later, Luo Qianchen broke through to Da Dou Shi and became a Third Grade Alchemist. He came to the Imperial Capital to search for the woman, only to hear the news that she was about to be married.

Luo Qianchen suffered a tremendous blow and wanted an explanation. Through the connections he had made on the path of alchemy, he met the woman.

The woman was stunned. Faced with Luo Qianchen's questioning, she gave the reason.

It turned out that the reason she had not gone back to find Luo Qianchen was that her family had arranged a marriage for her.

Luo Qianchen's expression dimmed. He wanted to take her and elope, but the woman's family discovered them. Luo Qianchen was imprisoned and subjected to inhuman torture.

In the end, it was only because the woman threatened them with her own life, as well as the marriage she carried that could bring the family enormous benefits, that Luo Qianchen was released.

Although Luo Qianchen was let go, the torment of that period had shattered his foundation. Even now, he had yet to break through to Dou Ling.

Luo Qianchen looked back on his past and felt the bottleneck within himself, sighing at the injustice of the world.

In this world, most of the time, you did not even have the right to work hard!

"Elder Luo, in the coming days, I will be refining a Fourth Grade Pill, Qi Gathering Powder, at the Xiao Family. I wonder if you have time to come and observe the ceremony?"

Just as Luo Qianchen was immersed in his memories, Su Yun's voice came over.

Luo Qianchen froze, then came back to himself.

"Good. On the day of the refinement, send someone to the Alchemist Guild. I will definitely come."

Luo Qianchen nodded. Observing the methods of a high-level alchemist would be of great benefit to him.

"Good."

Su Yun bid farewell to Luo Qianchen, then left the Alchemist Guild.

When he returned home, Xiao Yi Xian was busy in the kitchen.

For some reason, this girl had become interested in cooking during this period of time.

But that was fine too. With cultivation at the Dou Qi stage, it was truly too dangerous for her to go out. Having one or two things to pass the time outside of cultivation was also a good thing.

"Brother Su Yun."

Seeing Su Yun return, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes curved into crescents, and a smile appeared on her face.

Su Yun also nodded at Xiao Yi Xian, a warm feeling rising in his heart.

This kind of life was not bad either.

To be honest, during this year after returning to Wutan City, he had thought about simply living on like this with Xiao Yi Xian forever.

But after thinking it over carefully, that was not realistic. Many times, even if you did not go looking for trouble, trouble would come looking for you on its own.

In this world, without sufficient strength, one simply could not protect oneself or the things one cherished.

Taking a step back, Xiao Yi Xian's Poisonous Body of Misfortune was also a huge problem. Although it had not awakened yet, they would have to face it sooner or later.

He could not be content with the present. Only by growing stronger, strong enough that no one was stronger than him, could he feel at ease.

Xiao Yi Xian did not know Su Yun's thoughts. She was very satisfied with her current life. As long as she was with Brother Su Yun, whatever she did was happiness.

Seven days later, Su Yun invited Luo Qianchen to the Xiao Family.

In the Xiao Family courtyard, Xiao Zhan and the three elders welcomed Su Yun and Luo Qianchen inside.

Hm?

Su Yun keenly noticed that the complexions of the Xiao Family's three elders did not seem very good.

He did not pay it much mind. The Xiao Family's internal affairs were not something an outsider like him could interfere in.

At this moment, the Xiao Family's three elders dared to be angry but did not dare speak.

Damn Xiao Zhan. He had actually abused his authority for personal gain, using the family's assets to buy medicinal ingredients for his son to refine Qi Gathering Powder.

That was right. The fact that Xiao Zhan had misappropriated public funds had been discovered by them.

These past few days, news had spread that Su Yun was going to refine Qi Gathering Powder for Xiao Yan.

How precious were the medicinal ingredients needed to refine a Fourth Grade Pill? They were all the Xiao Family's decision-makers. As for how many assets each of them had, they did not know the exact figures, but they could still give a rough estimate.

Connecting it to those missing sums from the inner treasury before, they immediately understood.

Sure enough, once the three of them joined hands to investigate, the truth immediately surfaced.

With Su Yun present now, they did not dare say anything.

But a few days ago, they had argued until the sky nearly split.

Su Yun took a medicinal cauldron from his Ring of Holding, exchanged a few polite words with Xiao Zhan, then began refining the pill.

Half an hour later, a fragrance of medicinal pills appeared in the courtyard, and there was now an extra pill in Su Yun's hand.

Now that his Dou Qi cultivation had reached Nine Star Dou Shi, his Soul Power had also increased quite a bit because of cultivating the Soul Art.

Naturally, he no longer needed to use Dou Qi as stingily as he had during the examination. His refining speed was naturally much faster.

And in Luo Qianchen's eyes, this scene became proof that after a year, Su Yun's alchemy skills had once again improved greatly.

Luo Qianchen looked at Su Yun, a trace of astonishment flashing through his eyes.

He had come into contact with quite a few Fourth Grade Alchemists before, but there was not a single one who could complete refining Qi Gathering Powder within half an hour and succeed on the first try!

This boy's talent was actually terrifying to this extent!

He had the makings of a Sixth Grade Alchemist!

Xiao Zhan looked at the Qi Gathering Powder in Su Yun's hand and was overjoyed.

These past few days, he had been pressed down by those three old fellows and cursed bloody raw. Who knew how miserable it had been?

Moreover, if he had not already contacted Su Yun, the three elders probably would have made him hand over the medicinal ingredients.

Seeing the Qi Gathering Powder successfully refined, Xiao Zhan felt that all the pressure he had endured during this period had been worth it.

Equally overjoyed was Xiao Yan, who stood beside Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Yan's expression was excited, and both his hands could not help trembling.

Qi Gathering Powder! His Qi Gathering Powder!

With this Qi Gathering Powder, he would not need to make so many preparations. Tonight, he could attempt to break through to Dou Zhe!

"You are Xiao Yan, yes?"

Holding the Qi Gathering Powder, Su Yun walked in front of Xiao Yan with a smile on his face.

This was the first time he had met Xiao Yan under the identity of Han Li.

"Yes, Master Han."

Xiao Yan hurriedly reined in his thoughts and spoke respectfully.

"A hero truly emerges in youth.

If you succeed in breaking through this time, you will become a Dou Zhe at the age of eleven.

With this level of talent, let alone in the Jia Ma Empire, even across the entire Northwest Continent, you would probably stand at the very top."

Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes full of admiration.

"Master Han overpraises me. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan can break through to Dou Zhe this time, Xiao Yan will remember Master Han's kindness in my heart. In the future, I will surely repay it generously!"

Xiao Yan looked at Su Yun and admitted this with a solemn expression.

Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan's appearance and was not surprised. Xiao Zhan had definitely told this kid about the situation.

The toolman was in hand!