Xiao Ning had originally wanted to take this opportunity to properly rebuke Xiao Ze.
To dampen his arrogance, but after he finished speaking, Princess Yao Yue refuted him.
The slap in the face on the spot left him extremely embarrassed, and he froze for a moment.
His face flushed red as quite a few members of the Xiao Family watched Xiao Ning make a fool of himself.
At that moment, Princess Yao Yue looked at Xiao Ze before her and said,
"Xiao Ze, although I'm still somewhat unwilling to accept the result of our Alchemist competition just now."
"You won in the end. You truly are better than me."
"You can refine pills above the fourth tier."
"And you can even refine an ordinary pill like the Rejuvenation Pill into a fourth-tier pill."
"That proves your alchemy skills are indeed far beyond mine."
"But I won't admit defeat because of this. One day, I will definitely surpass you."
"Just wait and see. Once I surpass you, I'll come back and compete with you again!"
"Alright, no problem."
After speaking, Xiao Ze left the Xiao Family's main hall.
He planned to head to the Back Mountain and continue cultivating his Dou Qi strength.
Xiao Xun'er, who was in the hall, rose to her feet as well.
Since Xiao Ze had already left, there was no need or meaning for her to remain any longer.
She left the hall together with Xiao Ze.
Before leaving, Jia Xingtian specifically looked at Xiao Ze.
Then he greeted him, saying,
"Young friend Xiao Ze, since you intend to cultivate, go ahead."
"Today's visit could be considered quite fruitful."
"It also let Yao Yue see that your alchemy skills are far superior to hers."
"That should make this girl more humble in the future."
"In any case, whenever you leave Wutan City to gain experience elsewhere,"
"If you ever have the chance to visit the imperial capital of the Jia Ma Empire, you must come to our imperial family!"
"Alright. If I get the chance to visit Jia Ma Holy City someday, I'll definitely pay you a visit."
After speaking, Xiao Ze left the hall.
Then he departed with Xiao Xun'er.
They prepared to find a quiet place to cultivate and raise their strength and level.
At the same time, Xiao Ze noticed something on his mission panel.
A new mission had just been issued, and completing it would reward him with a black treasure chest.
He did not know what he might draw from it, so Xiao Ze was quite interested.
He intended to try his luck with a draw.
The mission itself was not particularly difficult.
It displayed:
[Current Mission: Go to Green Mountain Town in the Magic Beast Mountain Range and befriend Xiao Yi Xian.] [Mission Reward: One black treasure chest.]
Looking at the mission on the System Panel, he only needed to get acquainted with Xiao Yi Xian.
He could earn a treasure chest reward and complete the mission.
It was not anything too difficult.
"Xiao Yi Xian should be at the Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion in Green Mountain Town of the Magic Beast Mountain Range right now, shouldn't she?"
Xiao Ze looked at the mission panel and muttered to himself.
Thus, he decided to complete this mission.
He left the place with Xiao Xun'er.
Then they headed for the Mittel Auction House.
Since he was going to the Magic Beast Mountain Range, he naturally had to make preparations.
There was never any harm in storing extra medicines, medicinal herbs, and other supplies in his Storage Ring.
Before long, they arrived at the Mittel Auction House.
After purchasing some supplies for entering the Magic Beast Mountain Range from Ya Fei,
Ya Fei was somewhat surprised, but she did not ask any questions.
After Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er left the auction house,
Xiao Xun'er curiously asked while they walked back,
"Brother Xiao Ze, why are you preparing so many medicines and medicinal herbs?"
"You aren't planning to travel far, are you? Where are you going, and roughly when will you return?"
"Can you take Xun'er with you?"
"I'm going to the Magic Beast Mountain Range to gain experience for a while."
"I'm not sure when I'll return, but it shouldn't be too long."
Xiao Ze was going there to complete a mission, after all.
The mission only required him to befriend Xiao Yi Xian.
It would not take much time from start to finish.
After he spoke, Xiao Xun'er also wanted to accompany him to the Magic Beast Mountain Range for training.
Besides, she was worried about Xiao Ze.
The Magic Beast Mountain Range was a dangerous place, after all.
The strongest magic beast inside was the sixth-tier Amethyst Winged Lion King.
It was comparable to a Dou Emperor-level expert, so Xiao Xun'er could not help feeling worried.
Thus, Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Ze and said,
"Brother Xiao Ze, how about letting Xun'er go with you?"
"Your cultivation talent may be remarkable, but the Magic Beast Mountain Range is filled with danger."
"With another person beside you, there would be an extra measure of protection."
Moreover, Ling Ying, the Ancient Clan's strongest Dou Emperor, was by Xiao Xun'er's side.
If they encountered a sixth-tier magic beast in the Magic Beast Mountain Range,
A magic beast comparable to a Dou Emperor, they would be able to deal with it in time.
Xiao Xun'er would not have to let Brother Xiao Ze get hurt. That was what she thought and intended to do.
But Xiao Ze refused. He did not think it was necessary.
His strength was increasing quickly now.
Among people his age, he had already left the others far behind.
Yet he had not properly undergone any real experience, and this was a good opportunity.
Besides, he had Yao Chen's help, so there would definitely be no problem.
"Don't worry, Xun'er. I'm just going to the Magic Beast Mountain Range."
"I should be back in ten days to half a month. Don't worry."
Although Xiao Xun'er was still somewhat worried after Xiao Ze spoke,
Seeing that Xiao Ze was determined, she did not say anything further.
Only, when evening came, Xiao Xun'er stood beneath the moonlight.
She summoned Ling Ying, and a shadow appeared before her.
He addressed her, "Young Miss, what are your orders?"
Xiao Xun'er said, "Elder Ling, Brother Xiao Ze insists on going alone to the Magic Beast Mountain Range to gain experience."
"I'm worried, so I'll have to trouble you with this."
"Keep an eye on Brother Xiao Ze. If he encounters any danger,"
"I hope you can step in to help, but do not reveal your identity."
"If Brother Xiao Ze finds out it was my arrangement, I'm afraid he'll think I'm meddling."
Ling Ying nodded.
"Rest assured, Young Miss. Leave this matter to me."
"I absolutely will not let Young Master Xiao Ze discover my identity."
"Alright, then I'll be counting on you, Elder Ling."
That night, Xiao Ze had already returned to the Xiao Family.
Xiao Zhan and several elders in the main hall were discussing arrangements.
They seemed to be talking about something.
After a while, Xiao Ze pushed open the door and entered.
He arrived in the main hall.
"Father, it's so late. Why haven't you returned to your room to rest?"
As soon as Xiao Ze entered, Xiao Zhan immediately spoke.
Looking at him, he said, "Ze'er, you're back. Elder Jia and the others have already set off for the imperial capital."
"But speaking of which, Ze'er, I never expected you to refine a pill like the Rejuvenation Pill."
"To the fourth tier. Even Princess Yao Yue looked at you in a new light."
"As expected of my son! Hahaha, you've truly brought honor to your father."
Xiao Zhan was immensely excited as he spoke these words.
Before Xiao Ze's eyes, the System Panel reward appeared.
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