Xiao Clan's Counterattack, Yao Lao Possesses a Body to Kill

The appearance of Blood Coagulation Powder swiftly seized over half of Wu Tan City's market for healing medicines, and within just a few days, it restored Xiao Family Marketplace to its former bustle.

It even surpassed it.

However, the demand for healing medicines was enormous. Even though Blood Coagulation Powder was more effective than Rejuvenation Powder, the Jia Lie Clan's Rejuvenation Powder still had no trouble selling.

It was simply that their enormous profits had been slashed in half.

This was naturally not something Xiao Yan could accept.

Sooner or later, he would leave the Xiao Clan to train elsewhere, so he had to resolve this matter completely.

The first step was naturally to cut off the Jia Lie Clan's supply of raw materials for Rejuvenation Powder.

Only the Mittel Auction House could provide Rejuvenation Powder's required ingredients in large quantities.

For this reason, Xiao Yan once again donned his black cloak and headed to the Mittel Auction House. He also happened to need materials for a second batch of Blood Coagulation Powder.

In the reception hall, Ya Fei and Gu Ni arrived together once more.

This time, Ya Fei wore a fitted black brocade robe that made her exquisitely curved figure seem even more alluring and mysterious.

Ya Fei quickly understood the key behind the Blood Coagulation Powder recently sold at Xiao Family Marketplace.

She had not expected the Xiao Clan to be able to enlist the help of such a high-tier alchemist.

It seemed the Mittel Auction House would need to draw closer to the Xiao Clan and build a good relationship with them in the future.

Ya Fei gave a soft laugh, her red lips parting slightly. "May I ask what brings you to the Mittel Auction House again, sir?"

Her long, peach-blossom eyes watched the black cloak with a warm smile, as though she wished to see the true face beneath it.

Yao Lao said bluntly:

"Give me twice the amount of medicinal ingredients from last time. I will still repay you with refined medicines."

"At the same time, I hope the Mittel Auction House will refuse to supply medicinal ingredients to the Jia Lie Clan."

Hearing Yao Lao's words, Ya Fei's expression changed slightly. She said with some difficulty, "Sir, the Mittel Auction House is a neutral merchant organization. We cannot involve ourselves in disputes between clans. Refusing to sell medicinal ingredients to the Jia Lie Clan would violate our rules and damage Mittel's reputation. That is unacceptable."

"Rules are dead."

Yao Lao said calmly, "I have accepted Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan as my disciple. Naturally, I must consider the Xiao Clan's interests."

Ya Fei's expression shifted again. Xiao Yan—the youth who had created the legend of reaching Five-Stage Dou Qi within a year?

She had never expected him to catch the eye of this mysterious high-tier alchemist and become his disciple. What incredible luck.

It seemed the Xiao Clan was destined to rise in the future.

However, refusing to provide medicinal ingredients to the Jia Lie Clan would be a severe blow to the auction house's reputation.

Yet if she refused this high-tier alchemist, she would offend him and lose the chance to establish friendly ties with the Xiao Clan as well.

For a moment, Ya Fei found it difficult to choose.

After all, the Mittel Auction House was not hers alone to decide.

Yao Lao sneered. "If you agree to my request, I can refine five Qi Gathering Powders for you free of charge."

"Gasp!"

Two sharp intakes of breath sounded out. Both Ya Fei and Gu Ni revealed shocked expressions.

Five Qi Gathering Powders were worth one million gold coins.

With these five Qi Gathering Powders, I can at least give the higher-ups an explanation.

Besides, the other party was already somewhat angry. If she still refused, she would likely offend a high-tier alchemist.

Ya Fei immediately gave a bitter smile. "Sir, you win. From now on, the Mittel Auction House will not provide the Jia Lie Clan with even a single medicinal herb!"

Yao Lao chuckled softly, apparently quite satisfied.

He then collected the materials for Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Powder before leaving the auction house.

After that, with no more supply of raw materials, the Jia Lie Clan changed sales of Rejuvenation Powder to limited purchases.

Meanwhile, the Xiao Clan's Blood Coagulation Powder had no purchase limits.

The situation in the commercial war between the two clans had reversed, and a great number of merchants flocked to the Xiao Clan.

Even so, the Jia Lie Clan's Rejuvenation Powder never ran out.

After making a few inquiries, Xiao Yan learned that the Jia Lie Clan had gone to other cities to purchase medicinal ingredients.

A vicious glint appeared in his eyes. If he wanted to claim ultimate victory in this commercial war, he had to deal with the Jia Lie Clan's alchemist.

However, with Xiao Yan's current strength, it was impossible for him to kill an alchemist without anyone noticing.

At night, inside the room.

Xiao Yan told Yao Lao of his plan.

"Teacher, with your current soul state, what level of strength can you reach?"

"With my soul state and the Heavenly Flames, dealing with a Dou Ling or Dou Wang is no problem."

Yao Lao said proudly, "But to ensure nothing goes wrong, I need to possess you and act through your body."

Xiao Yan nodded. After putting on his black cloak, he spread his hands and said, "Teacher, possess me."

Then, Yao Lao's powerful soul enveloped Xiao Yan's entire body.

"Xiao Yan" opened the window and leaped out. Yet he did not land on the ground, instead floating in midair.

Then, with a flash, he arrived atop the roof. After identifying the direction, his pitch-black figure vanished.

At the Jia Lie Clan, relying on his powerful soul perception, Yao Lao quickly located the room of the Jia Lie Clan's alchemist.

The room was brightly lit.

"Mr. Liu Xi can really refine another kind of pill?"

Jia Lie Bi, who had been driven to distraction by the Xiao Clan's counterattack, was immediately overjoyed upon hearing alchemist Liu Xi's words.

Seeing the other's delighted expression, Liu Xi was quite pleased. His face carried a proud look. "This pill is called the Strength Accumulation Pill. It can increase the user's strength by around ten percent for a short period. It will certainly drive those mercenaries mad with excitement."

Mercenaries lived with their lives on the line. At a critical moment, an increase of around ten percent in strength might mean reclaiming one's life.

If the Jia Lie Clan could sell these Strength Accumulation Pills, they would surely draw back a large number of customers and stabilize the market.

Seeing Jia Lie Bi's ecstatic expression, Liu Xi sneered. "With my ability, I can only refine around twenty Strength Accumulation Pills a day. I want all the profits from this batch."

Jia Lie Bi's expression changed, but remembering that he still had to rely on the other man, he suppressed his anger.

He had treated Liu Xi with utmost respect, fed and entertained him well, and even let him defile several beautiful women of the clan. Yet at a time like this, Liu Xi was kicking him while he was down, showing no regard for their relationship whatsoever.

Jia Lie Bi forced a smile. "All the profits from the Strength Accumulation Pills will belong to you, sir."

Liu Xi nodded in satisfaction. "All right, leave. I need to rest."

Jia Lie Bi left with a smile. The instant he closed the door and turned around, a cold glint surfaced in his eyes.

From the darkness, Xiao Yan sneered. "Jia Lie Bi cooperating with Liu Xi is no different from seeking a tiger's skin. Liu Xi will swallow the Jia Lie Clan sooner or later. I suppose I'm doing them a favor."

Half an hour after Jia Lie Bi left, Xiao Yan's figure drifted into Liu Xi's room.

"Who is it?"

On the bed, Liu Xi abruptly sat up and saw a black-cloaked figure appear in the room.

Just as he was about to call for someone, he saw a pale white flame appear and shoot toward him like lightning.

Terror filled Liu Xi's eyes as he recognized it as a Heavenly Flame, but he could no longer make a sound.

The moment Bone Chilling Flame touched him, he was swiftly burned to ashes.

It was Xiao Yan's first time witnessing the tyrannical power of a Heavenly Flame, and he too drew in a cold breath.

At the same time, he yearned for a Heavenly Flame even more.

"Xiao Yan" waved his hand, and a gust of force blew the ashes from the floor clean, revealing a silver ring.

He picked up the ring, and with a flicker of his body, vanished from the room.