A choice of fate, Yao Lao appears

A fateful choice, the Yao Lao appears.

The Xiao Clan had the opportunity to break through to the Dou Zong realm, and this was not lost for no reason. Yao Chen in Xiao Yan's ring possessed the ability to refine the Sect Breaking Pill.

Sect Breaking Pill is Sixth Grade pill that can increase the probability of advancing to the Dou Zong.

Even if the probability of obtaining this pill is only 10%, it is enough to make many Peak Dou Emperor experts flock to it.

In addition, Gu Xun'er, the young lady from the Gu Clan, can also obtain the resources to break through to the Dou Zong.

However, the former would not easily reveal himself, and the latter would not care about the people in the Jia Ma Empire.

No matter who comes, they are destined to gain nothing, only adding to the fame of Wu Tan City, which is exactly the outcome he wanted to see.

However, if you want to plan things for the Xiao Clan, it's best to wait until he advances to the Dou Emperor level; otherwise, it's not a safe bet.

"Ya Fei —I do know her."

Nalan Chenfeng didn't dwell on it for long and replied to Xiao Zhan.

"Since she's here, let's meet her. Just have her come. Also, in the future, Uncle Xiao can just send a servant to inform her of these matters; there's no need for him to come in person."

"My dear nephew is now Dou Wang expert and a distinguished guest of the Xiao Clan. How can we be negligent?"

Xiao Zhan remained serious, insisting on his opinion.

Nalan Chenfeng smiled and said nothing more.

Xiao Zhan turned and left. Not long after, a beautiful figure in red arrived at Nalan Chenfeng's courtyard.

"Young Master Chenfeng, it's been many years. How have you been?"

Ya Fei stood in front of the stone table, her long, narrow Peach Blossom Eyes curving upwards, and bowed to Nalan Chenfeng.

Today, Ya Fei is dressed in a bright red brocade robe that perfectly accentuates her curvaceous figure, with a slit in the skirt revealing a section of her fair and jade-like long legs.

When her red lips were slightly pursed, her eyes and brows revealed a soft and alluring charm.

This woman is indeed a stunning beauty.

Nalan Chenfeng glanced at it and had to admit it.

"Yes, it's been a long time."

Nalan Chenfeng nodded slightly, his tone calm, showing no unusual reaction to Ya Fei's exceptionally alluring face and figure.

Compared to Han Yue, Ya Fei is a woman of a different style. Any normal man would take a second look, but that's about it.

Women who can be easily obtained are usually not of high value, and Ya Fei belongs to this type.

It wasn't that he was narcissistic, but rather that with his current strength, the Mittel Family would give Ya Fei to him without any surprises, as long as he asked.

Seeing Nalan Chenfeng's calm expression, Ya Fei was taken aback.

She has always been confident in her appearance, and over the years, no young man has ever been able to remain so calm and natural in front of her.

"He's definitely not someone ordinary people can compare to --"

After a moment's thought, Ya Fei felt relieved.

Someone who can become Dou Wang expert) at the age of sixteen would not be easily swayed by beauty. In addition to his outstanding talent, such a person's character and will are probably impeccable.

"Yes, it's been seven years already --"

Ya Fei quickly regained her senses and replied.

The last time she saw Nalan Chenfeng was when he was nine years old, at a banquet held by the Mittel Family.

"Seven years--"

Seeing Ya Fei trying to establish a connection, Nalan Chen's eyes lit up with interest. He gestured for Ya Fei to sit down, wanting to see what the eloquent Ya Fei could say.

Ya Fei's talent for cultivation is practically nonexistent, and her so-called talent for business management is utterly useless. In the Dou Qi Continent, it's all about fists and strength.

He happened to have this item, so it wasn't difficult for him to ask Ya Fei to do some things for him.

Ya Fei's smile deepened as she sat down on the stone bench, poured herself a cup of tea, and moved with an elegant and natural demeanor.

"I never imagined that Chenfeng would become Dou Wang expert after so many years. This news, spreading from Wu Tan City today, will likely cause a sensation throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire."

Ya Fei picked up her teacup, took a sip, blinked her peach-blossom eyes, and curled her red lips into a seductive smile.

According to the age of the younger generation of the major families in the Imperial Capital, she could address this person as his older sister, but she dared not.

"The Dou Qi Continent is vast; what good is a little reputation in the Jia Ma Empire?"

Nalan Chenfeng smiled, glanced at Ya Fei, and completely ignored her allure.

He might be a little interested if Ya Fei stripped naked in front of him. He's not a eunuch; a few flirtatious glances wouldn't be enough to make him lose his mind.

"Speaking of which, I have quite a connection with you, young master. My family intended to marry Ya Fei to the Nalan Family, but unfortunately, you were not in the Imperial Capital that year. You went to the Jia Nan Academy to cultivate, and the Old Master Nalan did not agree."

"Now that you've returned, I wonder if the family will bring up this matter again—"

Ya Fei looked at Nalan Chenfeng, took a sip of tea, and then spoke casually.

As a woman, her fate is not in her own hands. If she had to choose between Mu Zhan and Nalan Chenfeng, she would choose the latter without hesitation.

A young Dou Wang expert is far, far stronger than Mu Zhan; the difference between them is like heaven and earth.

By following the person in front of her, even if she falls out of favor in the future, she will still have the opportunity to do things she likes because of her status as a woman.

However, if possible, she still doesn't want to get married. Being arranged into a marriage by her family is something she really can't do without.

Without power, it's incredibly difficult to control one's own destiny.

If we could control the Mittel Family--

"It seems I'm quite popular in the Imperial Capital. May I ask what Miss Ya Fei's thoughts are on that?"

Nalan Chenfeng did not agree with Ya Fei's words, but instead asked a question in return.

He would not agree to a marriage alliance with the Mittel Family; it would be meaningless, Ya Fei was not qualified.

In the entire Jia Ma Empire, based on status and strength, only Yun Yun Misty Cloud Sect, can be considered a suitable marriage partner.

The other women were completely unequal to him, so such marriages were of little significance.

As his strength increases, this standard will continue to rise.

Ya Fei's narrow, peach-blossom eyes shimmered, and her red lips held a faint smile.

"With such an outstanding young master, Ya Fei is naturally willing."

As Ya Fei spoke, she subtly observed Nalan Chenfeng's reaction.

However, Nalan Chenfeng's expression remained largely unchanged throughout, his dark eyes clear and calm, completely unmoved.

What you said makes sense, but you are not qualified to marry into my family.

Nalan Chenfeng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly and frankly.

Ya Fei's expression changed slightly, and her charming, watery eyes suddenly dimmed.

She had considered that Nalan Chenfeng might refuse, but she hadn't expected him to be so direct.

Over the years, she has become accustomed to using her looks and shrewdness to navigate between various forces, and she is aware of the covetousness and scheming in the eyes of those men.

But the boy in front of her, who was several years younger than her, didn't even look at her.

The other party wasn't arrogant; they genuinely possessed the qualifications. A sixteen-year-old Dou Wang expert —they were from completely different worlds.

The things she had always pursued could be accomplished with just a word from the person in front of her.

"But--"

Nalan Chenfeng changed the subject, put down his teacup, and looked at Ya Fei's face.

"If you're willing to submit to me and become my subordinate, that's still possible."

"Subordinates?"

Ya Fei paused for a moment, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly as she pondered, "Just work for me, and in return, I will let you control the entire Mittel Family and get rid of the entanglement of the Mu Zhan of the Mu Clan."

Nalan Chenfeng chuckled, his words brimming with certainty.

He knew why Ya Fei came to Wu Tan City: first, to get rid of Mu Zhan's entanglement with the Mu Clan; and second, to control her own destiny by gaining power within the family.

"Taking control of the Mittel Family-- "

Ya Fei's heart raced, and her glossy red lips pressed tightly together.

If Mittel Family else had said that she would have laughed it off, she would have taken it as a joke.

But the person in front of me has the confidence to back it up.

A sixteen-year-old Dou Wang —that's just his current strength. When he reaches Dou Emperor or Dou Zong, the entire Jia Ma Empire will have to bow down to him.

With such a powerful figure supporting him, controlling the Mittel Family would not be difficult.

What do you need me to do?

Ya Fei suppressed her excitement and tried her best to make her voice sound calm.

"Naturally, it means unconditional obedience, to everything."

Nalan Chenfeng looked at Ya Fei, his voice calm.

Regarding matters concerning the Xiao Clan, as well as collecting medicinal herbs to facilitate learning alchemy later, manpower is needed to prepare these matters in the Jia Ma Empire.

Ya Fei is a good candidate, and she's easy to control.

"Anything--"

Ya Fei paused for a moment, then pursed her red lips, glanced at Nalan Chenfeng, and revealed a meaningful smile.

Meaning.

"Including that aspect too?"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Chenfeng was slightly taken aback, then curled his lips into a smirk.

That depends on my mood.

"In this Jia Ma Empire, you don't actually think a Dou Wang would lack women, do you?"

He admitted that Ya Fei was quite beautiful, and that it might be nice to have an affair occasionally, but he really didn't have any romantic feelings for women right now.

He could tolerate Han Yue at the Jia Nan Academy, so he could naturally ignore Ya Fei here.

Although he can be considered an adult in this Dou Qi Continent, his body still needs to develop, and it would be more appropriate to wait another year or two.

He wasn't one of those wayward, dissolute young men from wealthy families who lacked any moral compass.

"That's true, you're still young--"

Ya Fei's expression froze for a moment, then she blinked her long, narrow, peach-blossom eyes and covered her mouth with a soft laugh.

What the person in front of me said is correct. In this Jia Ma Empire, what kind of woman can't a Dou Wang expert have?

Her looks, compared to true power, are nothing more than a layer of makeup that can be peeled off at any moment.

"You can go back and think about it; there's no rush."

Nalan Chenfeng did not force Ya Fei to agree, and smiled faintly.

"I promise."

Ya Fei responded decisively without hesitation.

She loathed being used as a tool for political marriage by her family, and now that there was a powerful person she could rely on, she had no reason not to seize the opportunity.

As long as she could control the Mittel Family, Nalan Chenfeng would do anything she asked, even something like that. To her, it was a transaction far exceeding her own worth.

Even if I struggle for decades more at the Mittel Auction House, it will be of no use.

She didn't care about jumping from one cage to another, because no matter what, it was better than her family using her for a political marriage to marry that disgusting guy Mu Zhan.

"Very good."

The back hill of the Xiao Clan.

The mountain wind howled past, rustling the grass and trees on both sides of the mountain wall.

Xiao Yan lay on his back on a flat bluestone, panting heavily, his chest heaving violently.

He had just run up the mountain, letting out all the pent-up frustration he had accumulated over the years, until his throat was hoarse before he stopped.

"Finally, I can cultivate normally again----"

Xiao Yan's eyes welled up slightly, and he was still somewhat excited.

"Nalan Yanran, three years from now, I will show you that the person you look down on today will not remain a piece of trash forever."

Xiao Yan sat up abruptly, his fists clenched, and his voice uttered word by word.

"Hey, little guy, looks like you need some help!"

Just as Xiao Yan was making a silent vow, an old man's laughter suddenly reached his ears.

Xiao Yan's expression changed, and he suddenly turned around, his sharp eyes scanning behind him like a hawk, but he didn't find a single person.

"Your eyesight is really bad. Don't bother looking, it's on your finger."

Just when Xiao Yan thought it was his imagination, the strange laughter rang out again, seemingly without end.

Xiao Yan's pupils contracted, and his gaze suddenly stopped on the ancient black ring on his right hand.

This was a keepsake left to him by his mother, and he had always carried it with him.

"Are you talking?"

Xiao Yan suppressed his fear and tried his best to calm his voice.

Although he's far inferior to your ex-fiancée's brother, his self-control is still quite good.

A voice, full of flattery and contempt, rang out from within the ring.

"Who are you? Why are you inside my ring? What do you want?"

After a brief silence, Xiao Yan asked the key question clearly.

The existence of a person inside a ring was truly bizarre and beyond his comprehension.

"You don't need to know who I am, as long as I won't harm you. Now that you've passed the test, you're qualified to become this old man's disciple."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ancient, jet-black ring on Xiao Yan's hand floated out and hovered in front of him.

What shocked Xiao Yan the most was that a transparent, old man's figure was floating above the ring.

"Test--"

Upon hearing those two words, Xiao Yan couldn't help but recall what Nalan Chenfeng had said, and his expression tightened.

Why did his Dou Qi disappear? Nalan Yanran broke off the engagement. What is the connection between this transparent old man and what?

"May I ask your name, sir? What kind of test are you referring to?"

Xiao Yan tried to calm himself down and looked up to ask.

"I never imagined that such a monstrous talent could emerge from a remote empire in the Northwest Continent. Six-Star Dou King at Sixteen, amazing!"

The old man did not answer Xiao Yan, but instead gave a heartfelt exclamation of praise.

Six-Star Dou King at Sixteen requires extremely high talent. This cultivation speed is comparable to that of the geniuses of the ancient families in the Central Plains Continent.

"Six-Star Dou King, is this Brother Chenfeng's strength?--"

Xiao Yan was breathing heavily, also quite shocked by the old man's words.

In the Dou Qi Continent, each level of Dou Qi is divided into star levels, and Six-Star Dou King is clearly not an ordinary Dou Wang.

"Hehe, if we don't compare you to him, you're not bad either. All these years of testing you haven't been in vain."

"The old man's name is Yao Lao. How about it, do you want to become his apprentice?"

Yao Lao stroked his beard, looking at Xiao Yan with a smile.

Whether a Dou Zhe absorbs the Dou Qi of someone to his left or right is not very useful; it can be considered an offering, or not. It is mainly a test.

However, this little guy used to have a rather bad temper, but after these past few years of settling down, he's finally become more agreeable.

If that little pervert hadn't already discovered him, he wouldn't have needed to show himself so hastily today.

"Yao Lao-- "

Would anyone actually choose a name like that?

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then said with some disbelief.

You will learn my real name later, but not now.

The Yao Lao chuckled, but a barely perceptible hint of pain flashed in his eyes.