Chapter Nineteen: I, Mittel Tengshan, Am Not Interested in Money

An hour later, Xiao Han left the imperial palace in satisfaction, leaving Jia Xing Tian sighing with emotion.

"Who would have thought that the extraordinarily talented little fellow from back then would finally turn his talent into strength?"

"How wonderful it would be if he belonged to my royal family!"

Looking at the Royal Extreme Pill, Primordial Bone Forming Pill, and Sect Breaking Pill in his hands, Jia Xing Tian immediately felt much more at ease.

Even the lowest-grade Royal Extreme Pill here was a Sixth Rank pill. Although the Jia Ma Royal Family had only a pitifully small collection, having more was always better, wasn't it?

Now that he had obtained the Primordial Bone Forming Pill, the royal family's Nether Sea Serpent Beast would finally stop troubling him.

He could also break through to Dou Zong and continue living. He could continue protecting the royal family.

Jia Xing Tian was filled with relief. He had been on good terms with Xiao Han back then. This single transaction had resolved the heartache that had troubled him for many years.

"It seems that his decision to travel far away back then was the right one." If Xiao Han had stayed in the Jia Ma Empire, he could still have become a Dou Zong, but it was probably impossible for him to be as powerful as he was today.

"Three Dou Zongs. I'd like to see whether those countries from Chu Yun will still dare to act arrogantly in front of the Jia Ma Empire next time."

As an old royal family veteran who had witnessed and even experienced countless intrigues, how could Jia Xing Tian fail to realize that, considering how much Xiao Han valued the Xiao Clan, he could not possibly have sought only him to fulfill that condition?

Then, recalling that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who had been missing for several years, had suddenly returned to the Mittel Family...

With these connections in mind, Jia Xing Tian had already guessed Xiao Han's plan. Since that was the case, Xiao Han certainly would not miss the sect world.

The royal family, the Mittel Family, and the Yun Lan Sect would begin with the official world, the private world, and the sect world, completely sealing off information about the Xiao Clan within the Jia Ma Empire.

It had to be said that only Xiao Han could succeed in this matter, and only he could pay such a high price.

"It seems that this little fellow Xiao Han's enemy is no simple character!"

Xiao Han's strength had now reached a level that forced Jia Xing Tian to look up to him. Yet even that still could not resolve this trouble, and he had even been forced to return to the Jia Ma Empire to seek help from local forces. The other side's strength could be imagined.

"But..." Jia Xing Tian immediately grinned. "I still have more faith in our own people!"

Although Jia Xing Tian had always been wary of possible hidden troubles within the empire, those were merely internal conflicts.

Once they faced the outside world, whether it was the Yun Lan Sect or the Mittel Family, both were forces belonging to the Jia Ma Empire. Hai Bodong and Yun Shan would never allow themselves or their disciples to sell out the empire's interests.

Such behavior was utterly contemptible to experts of their level. That was also why Jia Xing Tian was still delighted even after guessing that the other two had obtained Sect Breaking Pills.

Naturally, Jia Xing Tian had also taken the side of Xiao Han, a citizen of the Jia Ma Empire. It was definitely not because Xiao Han was generous with his gifts.

Although he knew that Xiao Han did not truly belong to the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Xing Tian was still willing to help him.

Compared to Xiao Han's unknown enemy, he could see the benefits Xiao Han brought much more clearly.

From the disrespectful way Xiao Han had addressed him just now, Jia Xing Tian could tell that he was still the same uninhibited, unruly youth from back then. His original nature had not changed. Befriending someone like that would definitely not lead to a loss.

Besides, Xiao Han was no pushover. In Jia Xing Tian's view, Xiao Han and his enemy should be evenly matched.

Xiao Han could not kill him, but the other side likewise could do nothing to him. If the other side could truly defeat Xiao Han, Xiao Han would not have to worry about that person or force using the Xiao Clan to threaten him.

Although the continent followed the law of the jungle, it still had certain basic rules. For normal forces, kidnapping people to issue threats was not their first choice unless they were driven to desperation.

Otherwise, if everyone acted that way, many experts would probably become lonely and without ties. Such experts, alone and unencumbered, were even more terrifying. Once they formed a life-and-death enmity with one, any force would find itself in considerable trouble.

The Mittel Family.

Hai Bodong was currently in high spirits. His strength had recovered, and he now had hope of breaking through to Dou Zong. Life could hardly get better than this.

But pride could not turn into recklessness. He still had to fulfill the promise he had made to his senior.

Therefore, the first thing Hai Bodong did after returning to the Mittel Family was not to enter secluded cultivation, but to summon the family's Grand Elder—Mittel Tengshan.

"Clan Leader, what orders do you have?" Tengshan looked at Hai Bodong with an excited expression. It was the look of someone gazing at his idol.

As a Dou Huang Expert of the Jia Ma Empire, Hai Bodong naturally had a few little admirers. Tengshan was one of them.

"Where has the Xiao Clan moved to now?"

Hai Bodong asked in a flat tone.

"The Xiao Clan... The Xiao Clan from back then?" Mittel Tengshan asked in confusion. Why was the clan leader asking about the Xiao Clan? Hadn't he always been devoted to cultivation? Could it be that he planned to personally take charge of the family's affairs?

That made Mittel Tengshan extremely excited. After all, it would naturally be best if the clan leader personally took charge. Although he had considerable authority and decent strength, there were ultimately some matters he was still lacking in.

But the Xiao Clan? What a lucky family!

"That's right." Hai Bodong had no intention of trying to understand the inner drama playing out in Mittel Tengshan's mind.

"The Xiao Clan should be in Wutan City now." Could the Xiao Clan have offended the clan leader? Excellent. He would immediately return to gather people and wipe out the Xiao Clan.

"Good. Does the Mittel Auction House have any arrangements there?" Hai Bodong nodded.

"Not yet... But we can make some." Mittel Tengshan noticed that his clan leader's expression was somewhat unpleasant and hurriedly answered.

It was only an Auction House. Setting up another one would not take much effort.

Money? Don't mention money. To the Mittel Family, money was merely a number. I, Mittel Tengshan, am not interested in money!

"May I ask why you wish to do this, Clan Leader?" Although he could carry it out, Tengshan still wanted to understand why his clan leader had suddenly become interested in the Xiao Clan.

"I need to explain this to you..." After all, he still needed to continue cultivating. Some matters needed to be kept secret, but someone still had to handle them.

"Thus and so... this and that..." Hai Bodong gave him a secret explanation. As Hai Bodong spoke, Mittel Tengshan's expression changed again and again.

"Yes, Clan Leader. I guarantee that I'll complete the mission." Mittel Tengshan answered solemnly.

As a member of Lord Hai's family—Lord Hai, the strongest angel investor on the Dou Qi Continent—Mittel Tengshan naturally had an extremely keen sense for opportunity.

Although this matter carried risks for the Mittel Family, it was also an opportunity.

If they succeeded and satisfied that senior from the Xiao Clan, the Mittel Family would be able to achieve its goal of breaking out of the Jia Ma Empire and advancing into the northwest.

He had originally thought this was merely the clan leader's capricious act. He had never expected it to be connected to something so profound. Mittel Tengshan's mind immediately began working again.

"Clan Leader, what if we use some connections to have the Alchemist Association establish a branch there?"

Hmm?!

Hai Bodong looked at him in pleasant surprise. Kid, not bad. You've thought this through quite carefully. It seems I didn't misjudge you when I put you in charge of the family's affairs!

"Very good. You'll handle this matter. I'll give you this Dou Ling Pill." Then, as if he had thought of something, he warned him sternly, "Remember, this matter must be kept strictly confidential."

He then handed a jade bottle to Mittel Tengshan.

A Dou Ling Pill?

Looking at the jade bottle in his hand, Mittel Tengshan was overjoyed.

Although he was a Dou Wang Expert, he had not been in charge of the family for very long. Resources such as the Dou Ling Pill might only be Fifth Rank, but they were extremely scarce.

He was not qualified to use one right now. Yet a mere suggestion had earned him a Dou Ling Pill...

Mittel Tengshan became even more invested in the matter. He would definitely handle it personally and never leave it to anyone else.