"What did you say?"
In Teng Shan's room, Hai Bodong stared blankly at his former underling.
The information Teng Shan had just revealed was so overwhelming that his brain could barely process it.
That brat named Xiao Yan wasn't even eighteen yet?
A Dou Zong who could refine peak seventh-grade pills?
The two Guardian Daoists behind him were apparently the legendary Half-Saints?
He had once beaten up more than twenty Dou Zongs while only a Peak Dou Emperor?
He had brought three Dou Zun experts under his command and founded a faction called the Flame Alliance?
His backing was unfathomably powerful, and his grandfather was a genuine Dou Sheng Expert?
Yun Potian had been brought back to life by this brat?
As one incredible revelation after another reached Hai Bodong's ears, his expression went from shock to bewilderment, then numbness and silence...
Only now did he understand just how formidable Xiao Yan was, and how far the balance of power in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital had shifted.
"Elder Hai, Elder Hai, don't just drink. Have something to eat." Smiling, Teng Shan placed two peanuts in Hai Bodong's bowl, though inwardly he couldn't help savoring the moment.
Ever since he had started following Hai Bodong, he had hardly ever seen him look this bewildered.
Hai Bodong remained silent for a long while before a faint smile appeared on his face.
"These things certainly shocked me, but I'm still delighted. This truly is an opportunity for our Mittel Family to rise."
His expression calm again, Hai Bodong clinked cups with Teng Shan. "Let's drink."
"Yes, let's drink!" Teng Shan laughed, discreetly helping his former boss salvage his dignity.
The little bed creaked all night long. Only the next morning did Xiao Yan stroll calmly out of Ya Fei's room.
"You want