Host is Awesome, Cleverly Uses Means to Make Xiao Zhan Bow His Head in Welcome!

Xiao Yan spoke indifferently toward the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade at his waist.

Medicine Elder: "???"

What was going on?

What did his chance encounter three years ago have to do with him, and why was he calling him?

Medicine Elder, who was currently staying inside the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade, was completely bewildered and confused after hearing Xiao Yan's words.

"Medicine Elder, cooperate with me and play the part of a mysterious expert!"

Xiao Yan suddenly sent a soul transmission through a certain method.

Medicine Elder realized in an instant: he was being used as a shield to explain the sudden surge in Xiao Yan's cultivation.

Since he had already reached a partnership with Xiao Yan, and this Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade truly had a nourishing effect on his soul—far superior to staying in that Mystic Ring by a thousand, no, ten thousand times—he was quite happy to play along.

Whoosh—

A mysterious light erupted from the Soul-Nurturing Jade, condensing into an illusory figure beside Xiao Yan.

With white hair and a grey robe, his face was lean and refined, and his brows carried an air of detachment from the world. Even in his soul state, he could not hide the demeanor of the powerhouse he once was.

Medicine Elder stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping past Xiao Zhan with a hint of scrutiny and transcendence.

After all, as the former Medicine Venerable, acting like a high-level expert was second nature to him.

And at this moment—

Xiao Zhan was completely stunned.

Who was "Medicine Elder"?

Before he could even think it through, such an illusory figure had suddenly appeared before his eyes!

The moment the figure appeared, Xiao Zhan felt an inexplicable pressure wash over him, as if what stood before him was not a soul, but a towering mountain!

His hair stood on end!

Cold sweat broke out!

Xiao Zhan instinctively took half a step back, his pupils constricting violently.

In all his years, he had never seen anyone capable of existing in a soul form!

What kind of method was this?

What kind of realm was this?

"Yan'er, who is he?!"

Out of instinctive concern for Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan actually forgot about Xiao Yan's current Dou Wang cultivation. He instantly blocked the path in front of Xiao Yan, spreading his arms to shield him behind his back.

His gaze watched Medicine Elder vigilantly, his body slightly tense, and the Dou Qi within him already beginning to circulate.

Although he knew he might not be a match for him, as a father, protecting his son was his instinct!

Seeing this, Xiao Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

This father truly held him in the most precious part of his heart.

Without waiting for Medicine Elder to speak, he stepped forward to explain:

"Father, there is no need to be nervous!"

"This is Senior Medicine Elder, he is one of our own."

Xiao Yan stepped out from behind Xiao Zhan and stood beside Medicine Elder, speaking with a smile.

"Senior Medicine Elder is an eighth-tier alchemist who possesses many unfathomable methods."

"I met the senior three years ago, and thanks to his careful guidance, I have achieved the success I have today!"

Xiao Yan spoke in a light and breezy manner, as if he were stating the most ordinary of facts.

However—

As soon as these words were spoken.

Xiao Zhan was struck as if by lightning, frozen completely in place.

"Eighth... eighth-tier alchemist?!"

His eyes widened into circles, his mouth slightly agape, yet he could not utter a single word.

What was the concept of an eighth-tier alchemist?

On the Dou Qi Continent, the status and position of an alchemist were already incomparably lofty.

A first-tier alchemist was enough to make various factions treat them with courtesy.

A third-tier alchemist could walk sideways through the Gama Empire.

A fifth-tier alchemist would command the respect of even the royal family.

And an eighth-tier alchemist—

That was already a figure of legend!

Not to mention the Gama Empire, even across the entire Northwest Continent, one would be hard-pressed to find even a few!

Such a monumental figure had actually come to their humble Xiao Family?

And even provided guidance to Yan'er?

Hiss--

Had the ancestral graves of the Xiao Family started emitting auspicious smoke?

Xiao Zhan felt it was all so inconceivable that he stood stunned for a long while before he could regain his composure.

He hurriedly bowed, cupping his hands in a respectful salute, his tone filled with excitement and awe:

"Junior Xiao Zhan, many thanks to Senior for your kindness in guiding my son!"

"If there is anything Senior requires, the Xiao Family will surely exhaust all efforts to assist, repaying your grace tenfold!"

Xiao Zhan's voice trembled slightly.

In Xiao Zhan's heart, an eighth-rank alchemist was a heaven-reaching figure he couldn't even dream of currying favor with; now that one was standing right before him, how could he dare to be negligent?

With the guidance of an eighth-rank alchemist, Xiao Yan's future achievements would surely be beyond imagination!

Perhaps--

Their Xiao Family could even soar to prosperity because of this!

"Ahem, ahem..."

Medicine Elder coughed twice in embarrassment and waved his hand.

"Clan Head Xiao, you speak too seriously. Please, rise quickly!"

"Actually, this old man hasn't done much!"

"All of this is mainly because young friend Xiao himself is diligent and outstanding enough..."

Medicine Elder glanced at Xiao Yan with a helpless expression.

Xiao Yan being this strong had absolutely nothing to do with him!

He had even secretly absorbed Xiao Yan's Dou Qi for three years, making the lad suffer three years of grievances for nothing!

How could he have the face to accept such a grand salute from Xiao Zhan?

However--

Xiao Yan clearly intended to use him as a shield for his sudden surge in cultivation, so he could only cooperate and play along.

This brat, Medicine Elder grumbled inwardly, he really has me wrapped around his finger...

Xiao Zhan, however, was unaware of these inner details.

He simply assumed Medicine Elder was being humble, and his respect for this senior deepened even further.

"Senior is too modest!"

"If not for Senior's guidance, how could Yan'er have reached the Dou Wang realm at fifteen?"

"The Xiao Family will never forget Senior's great kindness!"

Xiao Zhan's tone was sincere, his eyes even turning slightly red.

He was truly grateful.

For these past three years, he had watched his son fall from a genius to a waste, being mocked and bullied, yet he could do nothing.

Now that he knew his son had encountered an expert and had been lying in wait, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Medicine Elder's mouth twitched slightly.

Dou Wang?

Your brat is already a Dou Huang now, and you don't even know it yet...

But he had no intention of exposing the truth.

Since Xiao Yan wanted to act, he would play along.

Anyway--

The lad had promised to help him reshape his physical body and take his revenge.

This little matter was nothing.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Yan also felt relieved.

Fortunately, there was Medicine Elder; otherwise, his suddenly skyrocketing cultivation would have been truly difficult to explain.

Although his father wouldn't press for the truth, having a reasonable explanation would at least put his father's mind at ease.

Just at this moment--

A small surprise arrived.

The system's notification sound rang out in his mind.

[Ding--]

[Hehehe!]

[Congratulations to the host, truly worthy of being the ultimate Super Villain, Lord Hun Tiandi!]

[With a clever ploy, you have made Xiao Zhan, father of the destined protagonist, believe your words implicitly, and even bow in welcome to your servant, Yao Chen!]

[Host has gained +300 Super Villain points!]

[Ding!]

[Please keep up the good work, host. Ruthlessly exploit Xiao Zhan's trust and reduce the family of this world's destined protagonist, Xiao Yan, to a plaything in your palm!]

[Hehehe!]

Xiao Yan: "..."

This system really couldn't go three sentences without mentioning villains.

However—

Watching Xiao Zhan's tearfully grateful expression, Xiao Yan felt a touch of emotion.

This father of his truly cared for him.

"Father."

Xiao Yan stepped forward to help Xiao Zhan up.

"Medicine Elder does not care for empty formalities; there is no need for this, Father."

Xiao Zhan nodded hurriedly.

"Yes, yes, I understand."

He looked toward Medicine Elder and bowed respectfully once more.

"If Senior has any needs, just give the word. The entire Xiao Family is at your disposal!"

Medicine Elder's mouth twitched slightly, and he waved a hand.

"You are too kind, Patriarch Xiao. I have an affinity with young Xiao, so it is only natural that I assist him."

"If there is nothing else, I shall return to my meditation."

With that, not waiting for Xiao Zhan to react, Medicine Elder's figure flickered and he dove back into the Myriad Dao Soul-Nurturing Jade.

He truly could not bring himself to face Xiao Zhan's grateful gaze.

After all—

He felt guilty!

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan simply assumed it was the temperament of an expert and thought nothing of it.

He turned his head to look at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with relief and pride.

"Yan'er, to encounter an expert like Medicine Elder is a heaven-sent opportunity!"

"I am so happy for you!"

Xiao Yan smiled without saying much.

"Father, it is getting late. You should go back and rest."

"There are still clan affairs to handle tomorrow."

Xiao Zhan nodded and was about to leave.

However, the moment he turned, he seemed to recall something and paused his steps.

"Right, Yan'er."

Xiao Zhan turned back, his expression somewhat conflicted, but he reached into his lapel and pulled out an ancient jade...