Heading to the Magical Beast Mountain Range's Green Mountain Town!

Before Yao Chen's eyes, the system's reward appeared immediately.

[The host has sold a Rank 7 Pill, causing a sensation throughout the Jia Ma Empire and drawing the attention of the Cloud Mist Sect and the Jia Ma Empire's royal family. A random reward has been triggered: +300 Alchemist proficiency.]

Although, given his own status as a Rank 8 Alchemist, it was extremely difficult to advance to Rank 9.

The 300 points of Alchemist proficiency he had just gained were of negligible use.

However, Yao Chen believed that as long as he kept improving, there would always be a possibility and hope of reaching Rank 9.

Once he attained the rank of a Rank 9 Alchemist, there would be absolutely no one left on the entire Dou Qi Continent who could surpass him in the art of alchemy.

After claiming the system reward, Yao Chen checked his system panel.

Seeing that his Alchemist proficiency had indeed increased by 300 points, he closed the panel and returned his attention to reality.

As his gaze returned to the present, Jia Xing Tian of the Jia Ma Empire's royal family, the patriarch of the Miteer Family, Miteer Tengshan, and the supreme elder Hai Bodong all walked over to greet him.

"Mr. Yao, since the auction has concluded, it is time for us to take our leave of Wutan City."

"However, the doors of both our Miteer Family and the Jia Ma Empire's royal family will always be open to you, Mr. Yao! If you ever come to the imperial capital in the future, we hope you will come to visit us."

"We will certainly treat you with the utmost respect and welcome your arrival, Mr. Yao!" they said one after another, their attempts to curry favor with Yao Chen undoubtedly serving a clear purpose.

Yao Chen's expression remained indifferent, and his tone was equally detached, "Understood."

"Mr. Yao, in that case, we shall take our leave! We hope to have the opportunity to meet again in the imperial capital!" After speaking, they departed directly from the Miteer Auction House in Wutan City.

Before Miteer Tengshan left, he gave special instructions to Ya Fei, "During the time you remain in Wutan City, as long as Mr. Yao has not left, make every preparation necessary!"

"No matter what, regardless of the cost, you must treat Mr. Yao with the utmost hospitality on behalf of our Miteer Family. This may determine our family's future standing within the Jia Ma Empire."

"You must treat him well. If you handle this matter successfully, I will arrange for you to take on an important position when you return to the family."

"Yes, Patriarch." Ya Fei bowed her head immediately.

Once they had left, Ya Fei returned to the Miteer Auction House and looked at Yao Chen.

"Mr. Yao, many of the powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire—whether from the Cloud Mist Sect, the royal family, or our own Miteer Auction House—have taken notice."

"It is said that even the old sect leader of the Cloud Mist Sect has emerged from seclusion, placing great importance on this Rank 7 Pill."

"Thanks to you, our Miteer Auction House in Wutan City has become the most talked-about auction house in the entire Jia Ma Empire during this time," Ya Fei said, feeling honored.

Especially when she recalled the words Miteer Tengshan had spoken to her before leaving, Ya Fei felt a surge of excitement.

If she could successfully secure a good relationship with Mr. Yao, she would be able to secure an important position upon returning to the family.

How could Ya Fei not be excited and thrilled?

Yao Chen left the Miteer Auction House and returned to the Xiao Clan. At this moment, Xiao Yan was incredibly stirred and said to Yao Chen, "Teacher, I never imagined that the Rank 7 Pill you refined could cause such a massive sensation throughout the Jia Ma Empire."

"It seems that your strength during your peak, Teacher, was truly formidable," Xiao Yan exclaimed with admiration.

Xiao Yan then clenched his fists tightly, his resolve hardening, "In that case, I cannot afford to slack off in my training or my study of alchemy, lest I bring shame upon your reputation, Teacher."

For the next few days, Xiao Yan practiced in the mountains behind the clan, working tirelessly on both his Dou Qi level and his alchemy, never daring to slack off for a single moment.

It had to be said that between Xiao Yan's talent and his late-stage efforts, combined with the pills Yao Chen refined, his strength improved rapidly. A little over a month later, Xiao Yan had reached the level of a five-star Fighter.

Once he reached the five-star Fighter level, Xiao Yan was exceptionally excited, "Teacher, I am now a five-star Fighter."

"I suspect it will be difficult to make any significant progress here in Wutan City. I would like to go out and gain some experience; perhaps it will help with my growth and the improvement of my strength."

At this moment, Yao Chen's attention was entirely focused on the system panel.

[The host has helped his student, Xiao Yan, improve his Dou Qi level to a five-star Fighter. A random reward has been triggered: +400 Alchemist proficiency.]

[Main quest released: Accompany your student, Xiao Yan, as he leaves Wutan City for Green Mountain Town in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Unlock a new map to receive a purple treasure chest reward.]

[Do you accept the quest? Please choose.]

Yao Chen immediately accepted the system quest displayed on the panel, then looked at Xiao Yan and said, "Very well."

"Then this teacher shall take you out to gain some experience. With your current strength as a five-star Fighter, it is indeed not easy to continue improving in Wutan City."

"Changing your environment might be beneficial for your growth," Yao Chen said.

"However, before leaving Wutan City, I still need to properly say goodbye to my father and Xun Er," Xiao Yan thought to himself before leaving the back of the clan.

After leaving the mountains, Xiao Yan went to the clan's main hall to see his father, Xiao Zhan, and expressed his intention to go out and gain experience.

Although Xiao Zhan was somewhat reluctant, he realized that Xiao Yan had the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran, and going out to train would certainly help improve his strength.

Perhaps he would truly be able to win the Three-Year Agreement and defeat Nalan Yanran.

Xiao Zhan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Very well. If that is the case, go and train hard. I believe that in three years, my son will grow into someone that everyone looks up to."

"By the way, your eldest and second brothers are in Shi Mo City. If you have the time, you can go and visit them."

"I understand, Father." Xiao Yan nodded, then left the hall and headed outside.

After saying goodbye to Xun Er and making his preparations, Xiao Yan and Yao Chen departed from Wutan City three days later.

They set off toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range.