As the banquet drew toward its end, Clan Leader Xiao Zhan, seasoned and shrewd with age, naturally realized that Chen Xuan had come to see Xiao Yan.
He therefore dismissed everyone, and even respectfully took his own leave of Chen Xuan.
Only Chen Xuan, Xiao Yan, and Ya Fei remained in the great hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Looking at Chen Xuan, Xiao Yan spoke with utmost respect. "Has Your Majesty come to Wutan City on important business?"
No one visited the temple without a reason!
Xiao Yan knew that this queen must have had something in mind to come a second time. With his current strength, he was nothing more than an ant in her eyes.
She had no need to treat the Xiao Clan so favorably, so her real target had to be his teacher.
"Actually, there is indeed something I need to ask of Yao Lao!"
Looking at Xiao Yan, Chen Xuan said directly, "Come out, Little Guy!"
No sooner had Chen Xuan finished speaking than a tiny snake silhouette emerged from his Storage Ring. The instant it appeared, it flashed into his palm and nuzzled against it affectionately, looking utterly adorable.
"Teacher, what is this?!"
Xiao Yan, standing opposite him, was startled and quietly asked Yao Lao.
He could sense the terrifying power emanating from that tiny snake, every bit as great as that of the Amethyst Winged Lion King outside.
"A Companion Soul, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"
Yao Lao appeared directly, staring at the tiny figure in astonishment. "Is this your Companion Soul?"
"Incredible! It can actually leave your body, and it even possesses the strength of a Half-Step Dou Zong!"
"Incredible, simply incredible!"
Even Yao Lao, the Venerable Yao himself, was overwhelmed with astonishment.
As an Alchemist at the peak of the eighth tier,