Xiao Family Market

After successfully refining and absorbing the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, Lei Luo's strength surged dramatically.

After stabilizing the Dou Qi within his body, he began studying the Yin-Yang Twin Flames he had just subdued.

With a flick of his finger, two wisps of scorching flame danced at his fingertips.

The two flames were different in color, one black and one white.

From the information fed back by refining the Heavenly Flame, Lei Luo learned that these were the Yin Fire and Yang Flame of the Yin-Yang Twin Flames.

White was yang, while black was yin.

Not only did the Yang Flame provide excellent assistance to alchemists refining pills, it could also actively heal its wielder's injuries. It was practically a built-in health pack.

Though its effects surely could not compare to the Three Thousand Burning Flame, it was still extraordinary.

The Yin Fire, meanwhile, was built for killing.

The Yang Flame saved the world, while the Yin Fire destroyed it. Its power was truly terrifying!

After playing with the Heavenly Flame at his fingertips for a while, he withdrew it into his body and began sorting through all his gains.

There was no need to mention the Heavenly Flame cultivation method. Lei Luo had already experienced the tyranny of both.

Next came the Taotie Divine Body!

As its name implied, this Divine Body possessed a single defining trait: devour!

The reason he had been able to so smoothly devour and refine the Yin-Yang Twin Flames just now was not only due to the System and cultivation method, but also the assistance of the Taotie Divine Body.

The rewards provided by the System had already laid the foundation for Lei Luo to become a top-tier powerhouse.

As for how he would develop from here, that would depend on him.

Finishing his cultivation and rising to his feet, Lei Luo decided to go out for some fresh air.

When he stepped out of the room, Ya Fei and Ying Jia were still waiting outside.

After all, if anything happened to him, they would not be able to bear the responsibility.

"Young Master." Ying Jia and Ya Fei bowed in greeting.

"Ya Fei, Ying Jia and I have only just arrived in Wutan City. Won't you do the honors as our host and show us around?"

Lei Luo said.

Hearing this, Ya Fei gave a seductive smile and swayed her waist as she approached him.

"Since Young Master wishes it, then Ya Fei would naturally be honored to oblige!"

Just as the three were about to leave the room, the System's voice rang out in Lei Luo's mind once again.

[Congratulations, Host, for checking in with plot character: "Ya Fei." Reward obtained: Black Tier High-Grade Dou Skill, Blazing Sun Force]

A check-in?

After calming himself, Lei Luo retrieved the reward without showing much change in expression.

On the street, Ya Fei introduced the items on the stalls while asking with concern, "Young Master, is your body really alright? Do you need to rest and recuperate for a few days?"

Seeing Ya Fei's suspicious expression, Lei Luo could not help teasing her. "If you want to know whether I'm alright, Sister Ya Fei, why not come to my room tonight and find out?"

At those words, Ya Fei's pretty face flushed. She gave a light spit and walked ahead alone to lead the way.

Looking at Ya Fei ahead of him, Lei Luo could not help marveling at how shrewd this woman was.

She was flirtatious yet kept her distance, drawing men's attention entirely to herself through that elusive, half-present allure.

That feeling of wanting but never obtaining was enough to drive men mad.

Perhaps that was why Ya Fei had been able to hold up half the sky at the Wutan City auction house.

"Young Master Lei Luo, once we enter here, we'll be in the market district of the Xiao Household, one of Wutan City's three great families."

Hearing this, Lei Luo could not help stopping in his tracks.

"The Xiao Household?"

He murmured softly before stepping into the market district.

The Xiao Household truly deserved its status as one of Wutan City's three great families.

The prosperity of this market street was far beyond anything the streets they had just passed could compare with.

The dense crowds made the already heated atmosphere even more lively.

The entire market district was filled with fervent energy.

This was especially apparent at the Xiao Household's apothecary.

Seeing that Lei Luo seemed interested in the apothecary's booming business, Ya Fei explained:

"The Xiao Household somehow came to know a mysterious alchemist, suspected to be a third-grade alchemist. That is why the Xiao Household apothecary is so thriving."

Hearing this, Lei Luo roughly understood the timeline. He suddenly asked, "You seem rather concerned about the Xiao Household?"

Ya Fei smiled. "What are you saying, Young Master? As the family's manager here in Wutan City, Ya Fei naturally needs a thorough understanding of the three great families."

Listening to Ya Fei's explanation, Lei Luo nodded noncommittally and continued strolling.

Along the way, Ya Fei enthusiastically introduced various Wutan City specialties to him, while Ying Jia stood guard at the side with a cold expression, fulfilling his duty.

When the three reached the central area of the market district, they were drawn over by a burst of commotion.

Lei Luo and the others had just moved closer when a black figure was sent flying backward, skidding across the ground for several meters before coming to a stop.

"Anyone who laid a hand on them, cripple them all!"

Amid the crowd, hearing that somewhat youthful voice, Lei Luo could not help muttering, "Has the plot already reached this point?"

This discovery left him somewhat disappointed.

From the situation just now, the conflict between the Xiao Household and the Galle Family apothecaries had apparently already begun.

That also meant the classic broken-engagement scene had long since passed.

Curling his lips slightly, Lei Luo wore a faint smile as he swaggered into the crowd.

At that moment, dozens of Dou Practitioner-level guards from the Xiao Household wielded iron clubs and viciously beat down the Galle Family's men.

For a time, screams rang throughout the entire street!

At the center, a black-clothed youth stood with several young men and women, confronting two men.

"Oh? Another stunning beauty. My luck today really isn't bad!"

That lecherous voice immediately drew everyone's attention.

Though the two young men were surrounded by a group of Xiao Household guards, there was not the slightest trace of nervousness on either of their faces.

"Tsk tsk, this little beauty's figure is absolutely exquisite! That waist, that ass... if only—"

Before he could finish, Jia Lie'ao hurriedly stopped Liu Xi, who was talking big beside him.

"Brother Liu, stop talking. She's Ya Fei, the manager of the Mittel Auction House."

Liu Xi froze upon hearing this, then awkwardly licked his lips.

Although the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City was merely a small branch, it was still not someone Liu Xi could provoke at will.

He was arrogant, but not stupid, so he withdrew his lustful gaze from Ya Fei.

Ya Fei also seemed to show some emotional reaction.

She cast Liu Xi a disgusted glance but said nothing, merely standing quietly beside Lei Luo.

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the Xiao Household's young master, Xiao Yan.

What they did not notice was that a handsome youth beside Ya Fei had a chilling gleam flickering in his eyes.

Today, Liu Xi and Jia Lie'ao had come specifically to target Xiao Yan.

Thus, Jia Lie'ao continued provoking him. "You don't even dare accept this kind of challenge. Trash really is trash.

Even if you've regained your talent, it still won't change anything. Brother Liu, let's go. There's no need to waste time on someone like this."

Hearing this, Liu Xi sneered viciously at Xiao Yan. "Kid, just wait. I'll make your Xiao Household personally deliver her to me. Any woman I, Liu Xi, set my eyes on will never escape my grasp!"

After saying that, he greedily looked toward Ya Fei again.

Just as the two were about to turn around, an icy voice rang out from the crowd.

"Did I say you could leave?"