Return to the Xiao Family!

The next day, Xiao Ze and Little Fairy Doctor departed from Green Mountain Town and headed back toward Wutan City.

They had not been in the city for long when Little Fairy Doctor began to take in everything before her.

It was her first time visiting Wutan City, so she felt incredibly curious about everything that seemed so unfamiliar.

Little Fairy Doctor muttered to herself, "I never expected this small, remote city of Wutan to be quite so bustling."

"I heard earlier that Wutan City has attracted many of the empire's powerhouses over the past few days."

"Even the Imperial Family's Elder Jia Xingtian has come here in person."

"This Wutan City..."

Little Fairy Doctor trailed off mid-sentence, her gaze slowly shifting to look at Xiao Ze beside her.

She knew very well that for a small city like Wutan to attract such powerhouses from across the empire, it was entirely because of Xiao Ze alone.

Otherwise, it would never have drawn such formidable figures.

She was filled with curiosity.

Xiao Ze is such a young Dou Ling powerhouse, and he can even refine fifth-tier medicinal pills.

Just how strong must his teacher be...

[You have piqued the curiosity of Little Fairy Doctor, triggering a random reward.]

[Obtained a random Profound-tier Low-level Wind-attribute cultivation technique, added to the system inventory.]

At that moment, Xiao Ze saw the reward panel appear before his eyes.

Although the grade of the technique he obtained wasn't particularly high, it was better than nothing.

Besides, it was just a small, random reward.

He closed the system panel and entered the city with Little Fairy Doctor.

They arrived directly at the gates of the Xiao Family.

Before Xiao Ze could even speak upon seeing the guards at the entrance, the guards bowed and said, "Young Master Xiao Ze, you have returned from your time out training?"

The guards at the gate greeted Xiao Ze.

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

First, taking advantage of Xiao Ze's absence, various factions and families had come by frequently, bearing many generous gifts in an attempt to curry favor with the Xiao Family.

The Xiao Family had been exceptionally lively during this period.

The guards at the gate briefly explained the situation to Xiao Ze.

Xiao Ze smiled faintly.

He hadn't expected the Xiao Family to be so lively during his absence.

He had certainly missed out on quite a few good shows.

However, even if they had come, he wouldn't have cared.

With his strength as a Dou Wang, he no longer took ordinary small families and factions to heart, nor did he consider them of any consequence.

"Let's go, let's head inside. Once we're back, I'll introduce you properly."

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

Xiao Ze and Little Fairy Doctor walked inside together and arrived at the main hall.

At this moment, besides Xiao Zhan and a few others, there were several familiar faces present in the hall.

Among them was the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire's Imperial Family, Jia Xingtian.

He was there with his great-granddaughter, Princess Yao Yue.

Ever since Princess Yao Yue had lost to Xiao Ze in the alchemy competition, she had taken a great interest in him. She had visited several times during this period, but had never caught a glimpse of him, and this time was no exception.

"Uncle Xiao, could it be that Xiao Ze still hasn't returned from his training?"

"When will he finally return? I still want to spar with him."

"To see whose alchemy is more refined between the two of us."

"Ever since I lost to him last time, my alchemy has improved quite a bit."

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

"How much longer until he finishes his training and returns?"

"As for that, Princess Yao Yue, I truly do not know when Ze'er will..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Zhan, who was about to continue speaking, heard a familiar voice suddenly drift in from outside the door.

Walking in was none other than Xiao Ze.

But accompanying him was a young girl.

She looked exceptionally beautiful.

Her appearance immediately drew the attention of many.

Of course, the one who paid the most attention was naturally Xiao Xun'er.

Brother Xiao Ze had gone out for training, and upon his return, he was followed by an incredibly beautiful girl.

How could Xiao Xun'er not take notice?

In the past, she had been the only girl by Brother Xiao Ze's side.

Now, there was someone else.

Xiao Xun'er was instantly filled with curiosity.

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

Could it be that Brother Xiao Ze met her in the Magic Beast Mountain Range?

"Ze'er, you've returned?"

Seeing Xiao Ze walk in, Xiao Zhan was stunned for a moment, looking extremely surprised.

He spoke up immediately.

"Ze'er, I didn't expect you to return today. It's perfect timing; Princess Yao Yue has been wanting to have a proper competition with you."

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

"During the time you were out training, Princess Yao Yue and Elder Jia came looking for you many times."

"I didn't expect such a coincidence today; I thought they would have missed you again."

Upon seeing Xiao Ze enter, Yao Yue was also extremely excited and expectant.

She had come here and missed him several times, but this time, she had finally succeeded.

Yao Yue walked over, looked at Xiao Ze, and said, "Xiao Ze, ever since I lost to you in alchemy last time, I have been practicing diligently."

"I have been working hard to cultivate my alchemy, and now, I can do it."

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

"Well? Didn't expect that, did you? It's only been a month."

"I have already reached the level of a fourth-grade Alchemist. Not bad, right?"

"Now that you're back, we can have a proper competition!"

Yao Yue was quite agitated; she really wanted to spar with Xiao Ze.

She felt that her talent was immense and that she wouldn't easily lose to anyone.

Even though she had lost to Xiao Ze last time, she was not convinced.

That was why she had been training so desperately during this period.

Xiao Ze smiled, but he didn't say much.

He merely gave a perfunctory reply.

"Fine, if I have time later, I'll spar with you."

"I've just returned from training and I'm a bit tired; I don't have the energy for it right now."

"Don't worry, I know you've just returned from training and are exhausted."

"I won't take advantage of you. You should get some rest."

"In any case, I will be staying at your Xiao Family estate for the next few days."

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

"To stay at your Xiao Family estate for a few days."

"I was originally hesitant, but since you've returned, that's a different story."

"We have plenty of time over the next few days; there is no need to rush for this brief moment."

Yao Yue said with a smile, then turned her gaze toward the Little Fairy Doctor beside her.

At this moment, Xiao Ze was looking at his system panel.

It still displayed the currently incomplete mission.

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

[Obtain his shocked reaction and make your father look at you with newfound respect. (Incomplete)]