The Three-Year Agreement, Meeting Yao Lao

With a powerful backer and the possibility of becoming stronger, Xiao Yan naturally proposed Three-Year Agreement.

It's one thing to be proven wrong when you're a failure, but if you're proven wrong again now that you've become a genius, then all that effort to become a genius has been for nothing.

After the Three-Year Agreement was reached, the Misty Cloud Sect group did not stay at the Xiao Clan for long and left directly with Nalan Yanran and the others.

After the whole matter was over, the Three Great Elders called Xiao Zhan together for a short meeting.

"Let's upgrade Xiao Yan's treatment by two levels."

At the same time, let's think of ways to solve his talent problem.

As soon as the Great Elder finished speaking, Xiao Zhan looked at Great Elder with some surprise.

"Great Elder..."

"Alright, that's enough."

"After all, Xiao Yan has the blood of the Xiao Clan flowing through his veins. Now that Three-Year Agreement has been set, we should at least give him another push."

Even if we can't win, we should at least make him look good.

"After all, when the time comes, it will only depend on his own abilities."

"We old folks can't interfere."

The Great Elder interrupted Xiao Zhan just as he was about to speak.

Although he wasn't entirely satisfied with Xiao Zhan as the clan leader, he wouldn't cut off Xiao Yan's resources under these circumstances.

After all, Xiao Yan now represents more than just his own reputation.

Xiao Yan, who had made the Three-Year Agreement, returned to his room with a grim expression.

Although they managed to salvage their reputation by agreeing to Three-Year Agreement.

But this kind of thing is, after all, very embarrassing.

As a proud and arrogant transmigrator, how could he accept such an insult?

It means he wasn't strong enough; otherwise, he would have definitely taken action directly.

"Strength? Strength!"

After muttering a few words to himself, Xiao Yan let out a deep breath.

"Teacher, I hope to cultivate even more diligently."

Since regaining his talent, Xiao Yan has become extremely diligent in his cultivation.

I practice for more than ten hours every day.

However, the humiliation of being jilted today has changed his mindset.

Ten hours a day is still not enough!

We need to dedicate more time!

Although Xiao Yan was very confident about the Three-Year Agreement.

But he also understood that Nalan Yanran was no ordinary person.

He possesses exceptionally strong talent for cultivation.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been accepted as a disciple by the Misty Cloud Sect and designated as the next sect master's successor.

The Three-Year Agreement will inspire him as well as Nalan Yanran.

Relying on the other party's talents and resources, they will inevitably become very powerful.

"Good."

Yao Lao agreed to Xiao Yan's request.

After all, he was aware of what happened today.

The Yao Lao was also somewhat displeased that his disciple had been insulted.

However, seeing the fighting spirit that Xiao Yan had unleashed, he felt that this might not be a bad thing.

With the help of the Earth Core Tempering Milk Elixir, Yao Lao intensified his training of Xiao Yan.

Despite the pain of body tempering, Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and persevered without uttering a sound.

"It seems the deal won't have to wait long."

Back in his room, Wang Chen also had a smile on his face.

After today's humiliation, Xiao Yan will undoubtedly crave power.

When the time comes to trade for the Heavenly Flames and the elixirs, Yao Lao probably won't be stingy with the knowledge in his mind.

However, Wang Chen did not go directly to their door. He planned to wait for Queen Medusa and the others to finish their seclusion first.

Anyway, it's only five days, so he's not in a hurry.

Time flies, and another day has passed.

Although undercurrents were swirling within the Xiao Clan, the overall situation remained relatively calm.

The matter of Xiao Yan's Three-Year Agreement did not spread.

After all, the people in the hall at that time were all middle and upper-level members of the Xiao Clan, so naturally they wouldn't gossip.

As for the other party involved, it's even less likely they'll say anything more.

And so, this annulment of the engagement, which could have shaken the entire Jia Ma Empire, passed by uneventfully.

"Knock knock knock."

Xiao Yan, who was meditating cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

His expression showed some displeasure, after all, his cultivation had been disturbed.

However, he still got up to open the door.

Since his cultivation level regressed, he didn't want to hear those mocking words, so he moved to a remote place in the rear to live.

Normally, no one will come knocking on your door unless there's a specific reason.

"Father."

After opening the door, Xiao Yan discovered that it was actually his father Xiao Zhan, who had come looking for him.

"Yan'er."

Xiao Zhan greeted him, but didn't know what to say.

After all, he wasn't sure if Xiao Yan's talent had fully recovered, and he was worried that bringing it up would hurt his son.

"These are cultivation resources provided by the family. You'd better work hard."

In the end, Xiao Zhan didn't say anything, but simply took out the resources, handed them to Xiao Yan, and gave him a word of advice.

Seeing so many cultivation resources beside him, Xiao Yan was also a little surprised.

"Father..."

"This is not me using my position for personal gain; all of this was discussed with the three elders."

You should work hard yourself.

Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, then left.

The Xiao Clan has a lot of problems that still need to be handled by him, the clan head.

Especially after that grand banquet, the Xiao Clan's influence can be further expanded.

At this critical moment, he still needed to deal with important matters.

Watching his father walk away, Xiao Yan's heart was filled with turmoil.

He hadn't expected the elders to go to such lengths.

When his talent disappeared and he was stripped of the highest treatment, he harbored resentment towards the Three Great Elders.

As time went by, he began to understand, but he still disliked the Three Great Elders.

But seeing the resources here, and considering what happened yesterday, he began to admire the three elders.

Ultimately, it was Xiao Yan who took the initiative and handled the situation.

However, instead of taking advantage of their misfortune, the Three Great Elders agreed to provide such a large amount of resources.

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood; even Xiao Yan, a transmigrator, was deeply moved.

"Whether for myself or for those who support me."

We must win this Three-Year Agreement.

And we have to win beautifully!

Having made a silent decision, Xiao Yan also stored all the resources in the Storage Ring where Yao Lao resided.

He then began to cultivate even more diligently.

Time flies, and several days have passed again.

There is one day left until Queen Medusa.

On this day, Xiao Zhan brought Xiao Yan to visit again.

Today is the day they had agreed upon.

Even though he was unwilling, Xiao Yan still followed Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Yan was very grateful to his cousin Wang Chen.

If Wang Chen hadn't stepped in when the engagement was called off, his Three-Year Agreement probably wouldn't have been so simple.

After all, he knew that this world was one where strength reigned supreme.

If Wang Chen hadn't been sitting in the Reception Hall, the Misty Cloud Sect probably wouldn't have let the matter rest so easily.

Moreover, Wang Chen also gifted him a bottle of Earth Core Tempering Milk.

Although he himself was unaware of the preciousness of this substance, the Yao Lao was.

After learning the details from the Yao Lao, he was deeply shaken.

"Xiao Chen, thank you for your help this time."

After entering the room, Xiao Zhan spoke very politely.

"Um."

Wang Chen nodded.

"Come over."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan sat down again.

His talent disappeared and then returned; it was truly miraculous.

Not wanting to expose Yao Lao's existence, he naturally planned to shift the blame onto Wang Chen.

After all, it's only natural for an Advanced Alchemist to have some special skills.

Even if others had questions, they would absolutely not dare to confront Wang Chen and ask him.

That's why he obediently followed his father, wasting half a day of his cultivation time.

"Not bad. It's better than a week ago."

It seems your talent has been restored.

"Real!"

Before Xiao Yan could even speak, Xiao Zhan was the first to exclaim in shock as soon as Wang Chen finished speaking.

"Good."

"Clan leader, I have something to discuss with my cousin Xiao Yan."

"Clear."

Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Xiao Zhan immediately understood, got up, walked out, and closed the door.

"I wonder what brings you here, cousin?"

Seeing his father leave, Xiao Yan asked him a question.

At this moment, he felt a little nervous.

"You should become an apprentice!"

"What?"

Upon hearing Wang Chen's question, Xiao Yan's heart trembled violently.

However, after several years of tempering, his temperament has matured considerably.

He forced himself to suppress his emotions and spoke calmly.

"When I examined you last time, I already noticed some clues."

Your Dou Qi vanished into thin air, as if you had never cultivated it at all.

"Not a trace whatsoever."

"But sometimes, the absence of a trace is the greatest trace."

"Furthermore, I examined your Storage Ring, and most of the items inside were junk."

However, there are also some good things that shouldn't be associated with these things.

Therefore, I conclude that this Storage Ring is very likely the reason why your Dou Qi disappeared.

However, I cannot be 100% certain.

That's why I gave you a bottle of medicine so you can continue your cultivation efforts.

That way I can be more certain.

Wang Chen was talking nonsense with a straight face.

He was certain of this entirely because he had read the original story.

It is known that Yao Lao resides within Xiao Yan's Storage Ring.

Once you have the answer, setting up the process becomes very simple.

"I don't understand what my cousin is talking about?"

Hearing Wang Chen's words, Xiao Yan continued to play dumb.

"Alright, Little Yanzi."

Just as Xiao Yan was racking his brains trying to figure out how to pass the test, Yao Lao emerged from his Storage Ring.

"Teacher!"

Xiao Yan was shocked and puzzled to see Yao Lao appear.

"May I ask your name, senior?"

Although he knew about Yao Lao's situation, Wang Chen still asked.

After all, under normal circumstances, he shouldn't know about the Yao Lao.

"Yao Chen".

The Yao Lao didn't hide anything and directly revealed his name.

After all, at this point, there's no point in hiding it anymore.

He knew very well that with Wang Chen's terrifying soul at the Peak Spirit Realm, finding him was only a matter of time.

Instead of hiding it, it's better to be open and honest.

At least Wang Chen has Xiao Clan blood in him, and is related to Xiao Yan.

In addition to the previously given Earth Core Tempering Milk.

Yao Chen decided to take a gamble.

The Wang Chen will not take action.

Although he was a renowned Venerable Yao, he possessed no other resources besides the knowledge in his mind.

If Xiao Yan can receive Wang Chen's financial support, his growth rate will definitely be faster.

This would also increase his chances of being resurrected.

You are very strong.

Of all the young people I've met, none can compare to you.

Even at my age back then, I was far inferior."

The Yao Lao also praised Wang Chen a couple of times.

Of course, these are all facts.

"So it was the number one Alchemist shook the continent— the Venerable Yao."

Wang Chen is polite.

Since he wanted to obtain the pill formulas and alchemy skills from the Yao Lao, Wang Chen naturally wouldn't hesitate to use kind words.

A few words of praise won't cost you anything.

Wang Chen understood this principle very well.

"That's too kind of you; it's all just empty fame."

The Yao Lao's lips curled up, but he still spoke very politely.

The mutual flattery between the two left Xiao Yan speechless.

He knew his cousin was very capable, after all, the Xiao Clan rose to prominence thanks to Wang Chen.

To my utter surprise, I had underestimated my cousin's abilities.

Even his own teacher, the number one Alchemist on the continent, was praising him.

After exchanging a few compliments with the Yao Lao, Wang Chen changed the subject.

He's here today to obtain the elixir formula, not to flatter the Yao Lao.

"As a renowned top Alchemist on the continent, Yao Lao must possess numerous pill formulas and alchemy inheritances. I wish to obtain these."

Wang Chen took out the Green Lotus Pedestal from his Storage Ring, inside which was the Green Lotus Core Flame he had obtained before.

"I won't take it for nothing; this Heavenly Flames is my bargaining chip."

Wang Chen's decisive action surprised even the Yao Lao.

He never expected that Wang Chen's goal would be the formulas for pills and the inheritance of alchemy.

However, after thinking for a moment, he understood.

After all, apart from her pill formulas and alchemy skills, there was nothing else about her that could attract Wang Chen.

Looking at the many Green Lotus Core Flame, Yao Lao also fell silent.

After previous discussions, Xiao Yan has decided to cultivate the Flame Mantra.

If one could possess a Heavenly Flames, one would undoubtedly gain a higher starting point.

But Wang Chen's appetite was too big.

Over the years, I have accumulated and learned more than four figures of medicinal formulas.

Even though many of them are low-level pill formulas, there are also some high-level pill formulas.

The value of these elixir formulas cannot be compared to that of a single Heavenly Flames.

Seeing that the Yao Lao was deep in thought and struggling with his problem, Wang Chen did not urge him.

After all, haste makes waste.

At this time, being too hasty can easily backfire.

"Phew~~"

After thinking for a long time, the Yao Lao finally spoke.

"I can offer one Ninth-grade Pill Recipe, five Eighth-Tier pill formulas, and twenty Tier 7 pill formulas in exchange for this Heavenly Flames."

As for other, lower-level pill formulas, I can give them to you if you need them."

The value of a single Green Lotus Core Flame is naturally far greater than the value of so many elixir formulas.

After all, the Green Lotus Core Flame ranks relatively low.

The Yao Lao was only making such a big move to win over Wang Chen.

Hopefully, Wang Chen can contribute more so that Xiao Yan can rise to prominence even further.