Return to the Xiao Family!

The next day, Xiao Ze and Xiao Yi Xian left Green Mountain Town.

They returned to Wutan City.

Not long after entering the city, Xiao Yi Xian looked around at everything before her.

It was her first time visiting Wutan City, so everything within this unfamiliar place

made her immensely curious.

Xiao Yi Xian muttered to herself.

"I never expected this little border city, Wutan City, to be so prosperous."

"I heard earlier that Wutan City had attracted many powerful experts from the empire these past few days."

"Even Elder Jia Xingtian of the imperial family came here personally."

"This Wutan City..."

Halfway through her sentence, Xiao Yi Xian slowly shifted her gaze toward Xiao Ze.

She knew very well that the reason a small city like Wutan City had drawn so many powerful experts from the empire

was entirely because of Xiao Ze alone.

Otherwise, it would never have attracted experts of such caliber.

She was very curious.

"Xiao Ze is already a Dou Ling at such a young age, and he can even refine fifth-grade pills."

"Just how powerful must his teacher be...?"

[You have gained Xiao Yi Xian's curiosity and triggered a random reward.]

[You have obtained a random low-grade Xuan-rank Wind Attribute Cultivation Method. It has been stored in the System Backpack.]

At that moment, Xiao Ze immediately saw the reward displayed on the panel before him.

Although the cultivation method he obtained was not of a particularly high grade, it was better than nothing.

Besides, it was only a random little reward.

He closed the system panel and entered the city together with Xiao Yi Xian.

They headed straight to the entrance of the Xiao Family residence.

Upon seeing the guards at the entrance, before Xiao Ze could even speak,

the guards bowed and said,

"Young Master Xiao Ze, you went out to gain experience for some time. Have you returned now?"

The guards at the entrance greeted Xiao Ze.

During the time Xiao Ze had been away from the Xiao Family, many things had happened within the family.

First, while Xiao Ze had been absent, various factions and families

had frequently come to build ties with the Xiao Family, bringing many lavish gifts with them.

The Xiao Family had been exceptionally lively during this period.

The guards briefly explained the situation to Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze smiled faintly as well.

He had not expected the Xiao Family to be so lively during this time.

He had missed quite a few interesting scenes.

But then again, even if they had come, he would not have cared.

With his strength as a Dou Wang, ordinary small families and factions

were no longer worth taking seriously in his eyes.

"Come on, let's go in. Once we're back, I'll properly introduce you."

"To the people of my Xiao Family, especially my father."

Xiao Ze entered with Xiao Yi Xian and arrived in the main hall.

At that moment, aside from Xiao Zhan and the others,

there were several familiar faces inside as well.

Among them was Jia Xingtian, guardian of the Jia Ma Empire's imperial family.

His great-granddaughter, Princess Yao Yue, was there with him.

Ever since Yao Yue had lost to Xiao Ze in pill refining last time,

she had become very interested in him and had already come several times during this period.

Yet she had never seen Xiao Ze, and this time had seemed no different.

"Uncle Xiao, hasn't Xiao Ze returned from his training yet?"

"When will he be back? I still want to compete with him."

"To see which of us has improved more in our alchemy."

"Ever since losing to him last time, my alchemy has improved."

"I think I won't lose to him again this time."

"How much longer until he returns from training?"

"Well, Little Princess Yao Yue, I don't know when Ze'er will..."

Before Xiao Zhan could finish speaking and continue,

he heard a familiar voice suddenly coming from outside.

The one who entered was Xiao Ze.

But there was also a young woman returning with him.

She was extraordinarily beautiful.

She immediately drew the attention of many people.

Naturally, the one paying the closest attention was Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Ze had gone out to train for a while, and when he returned, there was an exceptionally beautiful young woman by his side.

How could Xiao Xun'er not take notice?

Before this, she had been the only girl by Xiao Ze's side.

But now, there was someone else.

Xiao Xun'er became curious at once.

"Who is this girl, and what is her relationship with Brother Xiao Ze?"

"Did Brother Xiao Ze meet her in the Magic Beast Mountain Range?"

"Ze'er, you're back?"

Seeing Xiao Ze return, Xiao Zhan froze for a moment, greatly surprised.

He immediately said,

"Ze'er, I didn't expect you to return today. Perfect timing—Princess Yao Yue has been wanting to compete with you."

"To see whose alchemy is stronger between the two of you."

"While you were away training, Princess Yao Yue and Elder Jia came looking for you many times."

"I didn't expect such a coincidence today. We thought they would come for nothing again."

When Yao Yue saw Xiao Ze enter, she was also extremely excited and expectant.

She had made several fruitless trips during this time, but this time she had finally not come in vain.

Yao Yue walked over and looked at Xiao Ze.

"Xiao Ze, ever since I lost to you in alchemy last time, I've been training diligently."

"I've worked hard on my alchemy, and now I can"

"refine an ordinary Rejuvenation Pill to the fourth-grade level."

"What do you think? You didn't expect that, did you? Only one month has passed."

"And I've already advanced to become a fourth-grade Alchemist. Impressive, isn't it?"

"Now that you've just returned, we can have a proper competition!"

Yao Yue was quite excited. She truly wanted to compete with Xiao Ze.

She believed her talent was formidable and that she would not easily lose to anyone.

Even though she had lost to Xiao Ze last time, she was still unconvinced.

That was why she had trained so relentlessly during this period.

Xiao Ze smiled but did not say much.

He merely gave a perfunctory reply.

"Alright. If I have time later, I'll compete with you."

"I've only just returned from training, so I'm a little tired and don't have enough energy for it."

"Don't worry, I know you've just returned from training and don't have much energy."

"I won't take advantage of you. Get some proper rest."

"In any case, I'll be staying at your Xiao Family residence for the next few days."

"Your father, Uncle Xiao Zhan, just invited my great-grandfather and me"

"to stay at your Xiao Family residence for a few days."

"I was originally hesitating, but since you've returned, that's another matter."

"We have plenty of time over the next few days. There's no need to rush."

Yao Yue said with a smile, then turned her gaze toward Xiao Yi Xian beside him.

At that moment, Xiao Ze looked at the system panel.

It still displayed the current unfinished mission.

[Reveal your current one-star Dou Wang strength to your father, Xiao Zhan.]

[Gain his shocked reaction and make your father see you in a new light. (Incomplete)]