Chapter 70 of 100

Chapter 70

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With the Cloud Sea Merchant Alliance providing various herbs,先天丹, 凝气丹, 凝血散, and other medicinal pills, Xiao Yun quickly refined a large batch to keep for the family’s use. At the same time, he also bestowed some to individual clans to win their hearts.

The major clans, upon receiving the medicinal pills, felt the strength of the Xiao family and did not dare to act rashly.

On this day, as Xiao Yun had just refined a few Pure Essence Pills and was preparing to give them to the clan members, two young girls approached gracefully. When his gaze focused and he saw the beautiful woman beside them, his brows furrowed tightly.

"An Essence Pill Realm cultivator?" Xiao Yun could clearly sense an extremely powerful aura from this woman.

The woman appeared to be no more than thirty, with a slender waist and a clear, beautiful face that showed no wrinkles. Her plump figure exuded a unique charm, making one want to take a second look. The two young girls beside her were none other than Yan Shifei and Yan Shiyi.

"Brother Xiao Yun." Upon seeing Xiao Yun, Yan Shiyi ran over with a rather cheerful expression, her nose wrinkled in a pout.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing Yan Shiyi’s expression, Xiao Yun was slightly taken aback and looked at her in surprise.

Yan Shifei also had a hint of worry on her face.

"Are you Xiao Yun?" Before Yan Shifei could speak, the woman walked over and glanced at Xiao Yun.

"Yes." Xiao Yun spread his palms.

"Very good, to reach the middle stage of the Innate Realm at such a young age, you are a promising talent." The woman nodded slightly.

"Thank you." Xiao Yun smiled.

"I am Shifei and Shiyi’s aunt." The woman said, "They are about to follow me to join the Sea Mist Sect."

"Sea Mist Sect?" Xiao Yun’s eyes narrowed, finally understanding the purpose of their visit.

He had heard of this sect before. Like the Tianyuan Sect, it was a major sect, but the Sea Mist Sect was far from the Fengyue Kingdom, so it rarely came here to recruit disciples. However, the Yan family had some members who had joined the sect and could recommend others.

Two years ago, Yan Shifei had a chance to join the Sea Mist Sect, but she missed the opportunity due to poisoning.

"Are you leaving now?" Xiao Yun’s brows furrowed as he looked at the two young girls.

Now, Xiao Yun understood why the sisters were both looking so worried.

"Uh-huh." Yan Shifei nodded, her eyes blinking with reluctance.

"Aunt, can you let Brother Xiao Yun join the Sea Mist Sect too?" Yan Shiyi’s long eyelashes fluttered, her eyes sparkling as she tugged at the beautiful woman’s wrist, clearly not wanting to be separated from Xiao Yun.

"If this boy joins the Sea Mist Sect, will these two girls still have the heart to cultivate?" The beautiful woman frowned, having heard about Xiao Yun and Yan Shifei. She refused, "Your Brother Xiao Yun has his own path to follow and doesn’t need to join our Sea Mist Sect."

"Why not?" Yan Shiyi pouted, clearly displeased.

"He offended an elder of the Tianyuan Sect. If the Sea Mist Sect were to take him in, it would cause unnecessary trouble." The beautiful woman explained, "This is a major decision, and even I can’t make it. If I were to take him away rashly, it would only hinder his future."

"Hmph, that detestable Qiu family again." Yan Shiyi pouted, clearly harboring resentment towards the Qiu family.

"Shiyi, Aunt has her own difficulties. Don’t make things hard for her." Yan Shifei, being more understanding, knew that her aunt’s position in the Sea Mist Sect was not high enough to influence such decisions. Otherwise, she could have joined even when poisoned.

Moreover, she had not been able to obtain a detoxifying pill!

Now that her aunt had reached the Essence Pill Realm and gained some status in the sect, she could come to take the sisters in.

"I’ve heard that the Yuan family is already making arrangements for you to join their patriarch’s disciples. This is an opportunity. Only by joining the Tianyuan Sect can you best resolve this grudge. Once you achieve a higher cultivation, you can still meet with Shifei." Aunt Yan said, "If you have anything to say, say it now. I’m about to take them away."

Xiao Yun’s brows raised slightly as he glanced at Aunt Yan, thinking, "With you here, what can I say?"

"Brother Xiao Yun, don’t you dare flirt with other pretty sisters while I’m gone." Yan Shiyi walked over to Xiao Yun, her eyes sparkling as she stared at him seriously.

"Aunt, shouldn’t that be your sister saying it?" Aunt Yan’s brows furrowed, finding it odd.

Yan Shifei smiled gently but did not say more.

The young girl’s bold reminder left Xiao Yun feeling awkward.

At that moment, Yan Shiyi suddenly tiptoed and leaned in, giving Xiao Yun a quick peck on the cheek.

Feeling the sudden softness and warmth on his cheek, Xiao Yun was taken aback, staring at the young girl in confusion.

"Hehe, if you dare to play around, I won’t let you off." Yan Shiyi grinned triumphantly, her fist clenched in a threatening manner as she spoke to the young man in front of her.

"Do I look like someone who would play around?" Xiao Yun rolled his eyes, trying to hide his inexplicable heartbeat.

Now, it seemed this little girl was quite charming when she smiled.

"What’s going on? Does this little girl also like this boy?" Aunt Yan was thoroughly stunned.

"Alright." Yan Shifei moved gracefully, her eyes blinking with affection as she walked to Xiao Yun’s side and whispered, "I’ll wait for you, don’t forget me, okay?" Her voice was sweet and melodic, making one feel weak in the knees.

Such a beautiful and charming girl, even a simple smile or frown could make one lose their heart.

"Hehe, how could I forget Sister Shifei?" Xiao Yun smiled, then leaned in and whispered in her ear, "I haven’t had the chance to ‘punish’ you yet." The intimate gesture made Yan Shiyi’s cheeks puff up in anger.

Why didn’t she get such treatment?

"Smooth talker." Yan Shifei rolled her eyes at Xiao Yun, softly saying, "But take care of yourself."

"I will." Xiao Yun looked at the young girl seriously, "For you, I will live well."

"Alright, it’s time to go." Aunt Yan, feeling a bit uncomfortable at their intimate conversation, said to the two young girls, "You should also cultivate well after you return, or Brother Xiao Yun might be taken away by someone else."

"I won’t let anyone take him away." Yan Shiyi pouted.

Aunt Yan’s eyes widened in realization, murmuring, "It seems this little girl has also fallen in love."

After a few more words, Aunt Yan took the Yan sisters and left.

Watching their departing figures, Xiao Yun spread his palms, a faint smile on his lips.

Now is the time to truly strive!

Xiao Yun shook his head, not thinking too much, and then handed the medicinal pills to the clan elders.

With the supply of medicinal pills, the Xiao family gained three more True Essence Realm cultivators, and the cultivation of the Xiao Hai brothers continued to improve.

In the following days, the herbs collected by various clans gradually arrived, and Xiao Yun obtained the herb he needed.

It was an herb for refining the Soul Heaven Pill, but he only had one, far from enough to refine the pill.

However, he had gathered enough herbs for several Condensing Profound Pills, most of which came from the Cloud Sea Merchant Alliance.

Refining the Condensing Profound Pills again, Xiao Yun added the dewdrops condensed on the Martial Soul Green Leaf.

This time, the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow did not say much, as after Xiao Laojia took the pill, he not only broke through but also gained some insights, leaving the red bird speechless and extremely impressed by Xiao Yun’s alchemy talent, no longer daring to speak much.

Such a talented alchemist was already beyond its concern.

With the help of the dewdrops from the Martial Soul, the almost impossible-to-refine Condensing Profound Pills were successfully refined by Xiao Yun, with a success rate that even surprised the Swallowing Heaven Sparrow, who called him a genius alchemist and predicted he would become a master.

After refining the Condensing Profound Pills, Xiao Yun pondered for a moment and then gifted one to Mayor Yan.

He also gifted one to Old Master Lin.

The Xiao family needed some powerful allies to deal with unexpected situations.

Otherwise, relying on Old Master Xiao, a single Essence Pill Realm cultivator, would not be reassuring.

"Is this the Condensing Profound Pill?" Holding the pill Xiao Yun gifted him, Old Master Lin was extremely excited, sensing a strong life force and a hint of the mysteries of heaven and earth, giving him some insights.

This pill was extraordinary even among Condensing Profound Pills.

"Having this pill, reaching the Essence Pill Realm won’t be difficult!" Mayor Yan was also extremely excited.

"Do you really intend to gift us this pill?" Old Master Lin felt like he was dreaming, such a pill was hard to come by!

"Yes." Xiao Yun nodded, "But don’t publicize it. Such a pill will attract trouble if others find out."

"We understand." Old Master Lin nodded repeatedly, knowing the dangers of possessing such treasures.

"This Condensing Profound Pill is just the beginning." Xiao Yun said, "If I make further progress, I will definitely help you all."

Old Master Lin said solemnly, "Young Master Xiao Yun, rest assured. As long as I’m alive, the Lin family will follow the Xiao family."

"Hehe, with my daughter Shifei following you, I won’t have to worry about her future!" Mayor Yan smiled, seeing endless possibilities with this young man.

After all, he had been stuck at the True Essence Realm for a long time!

Now, not only did he have a chance to reach the Essence Pill Realm, but he might even advance further.

After a few more words, the two began to seclude themselves.

After handling this matter, Xiao Yun left some pills and alchemy secrets for Old Master Xiao.

With these secrets, as long as the Xiao family had a proper training system, it wouldn’t be hard to discover talented alchemists in the future.

"Brother Xiao, rest assured. I’ll take care of all the pills for your Xiao family." Master Yuan, knowing Xiao Yun was leaving, also came to see him off. After practicing the secret technique, his control over fire had improved, allowing him to easily refine second-grade pills.

With time, he could continue to improve.

For an alchemist, this was a great favor.

"Thank you, Master Yuan." Xiao Yun bowed.

"Hehe, you’re too polite." Master Yuan smiled.

"Grandpa, I’m leaving. I will definitely find Father." After making all the arrangements, Xiao Yun bid farewell to his clan members.

"Be careful out there." Old Master Xiao took a deep breath, feeling a bit melancholic as he looked at the young man.

"Uncle, Second Uncle, please take care of Grandpa." Xiao Yun said to his uncles.

Not knowing when they would meet again, even Xiao Yun felt a sense of sorrow.

Who knew if Grandpa’s hair would already be white the next time they met?

"Go out and make your way in the world. We’ll take care of everything here." Xiao Hai said, "If you get tired, you can always come back."

"Child, don’t burden yourself too much. Do your best." Old Master Xiao also spoke, though he wanted to know about his son’s fate, he didn’t want his grandson to be in danger. He just wanted him to grow up safely.

"I’ll be careful." Xiao Yun waved, "Grandpa, Uncles, I’m leaving."

Under the gazes of everyone, the young man gradually walked away, embarking on his journey.

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