38: Chapter 38 Nalan Yanran

"The first matter is something many people in the Jia Ma Empire know about. Naturally, it concerns the three-year appointment between the Cloud Mist Sect's Young Sect Leader and that Genius from the Wutan City Xiao Family, Xiao Yan. Many people are just waiting to watch the show."

"In my opinion, if that young master of the Xiao Family is truly hiding his talent, the Cloud Mist Sect might end up making a fool of themselves. I've heard that this Xiao Yan was already a Dou Master two years ago!" The hunched man said this with a gloating expression.

"The second matter also concerns the Young Sect Leader of the Cloud Mist Sect. A while ago, when Nalan Yanran went to Yan City to offer birthday wishes, she unexpectedly discovered that the Mo Family was secretly conducting human experiments, and Nalan Yanran was severely injured because of it..."

"As a faction protected by the Cloud Mist Sect, the Mo Family was secretly doing such things that incurred the wrath of heaven and men. The Cloud Mist Sect has lost face now. Not only that, it is said that a mysterious person appeared at the time, and I don't know what methods were used, but they directly destroyed the Mo Family from the ground! Now, the Cloud Mist Sect really cannot wash its hands of this..." The hunched man chuckled.

The Disciples of the Cloud Mist Sect lacked discipline, and many were arrogant and domineering, so it was normal for them to be disliked by people at the bottom.

Xiao Yan smiled faintly after listening. The mysterious person who wiped out the Mo Family was naturally himself. It wasn't just because he couldn't stand the Mo Family's behavior; he also had the intention of testing the Exotic Fire Bead.

"Oh right, there is one more thing related to that Young Sect Leader. The Nalan Clan has recently been hiring Alchemists who possess Exotic Fire everywhere..."

After understanding most of the recent events in the Gama Emperor City, Xiao Yan thanked him and left.

Continuing to walk aimlessly on the street, Xiao Yan pondered his next move in his mind.

Hiring an Alchemist with Exotic Fire must be to clear the suppression-defying Brand Poison inside Nalan Yanran's grandfather, Nalan Jie.

Heh...

His next action should be to collect medicinal herbs while Cultivating. He would strive to reach the Realm of a nine-star Dou Wang by the time he arrived at Jia Nan Academy. Only then would he have the confidence to kill Han Feng and seize the Sea Heart Flame!

...

At this moment, at a remote mountain peak of Jia Nan Academy.

Cold winds blew in front of the cliff, and a young girl in a pale green dress stood against the wind, her dark hair behind her fluttering slightly in the breeze.

This young girl, as clear and unsullied as a green lotus, was none other than Xiao Xun Er, who was Cultivating at Jia Nan Academy!

"Come out..." After a moment of silence, the girl's ethereal and melodious voice rang out.

As Xun'er's voice fell, a green shadow eerily separated from the large tree, knelt on one knee, and said to the girl's back: "Young Miss, Young Master Xiao Yan has arrived in Gama Emperor City!"

Xun'er smiled slightly, her expression becoming gentle, and she said softly: "It's been over a year. Brother Xiao Yan has finally arrived there..."

Looking at her gentle, pretty face, the green figure remained silent. When Xun'er's eyes shifted back to the green figure, he slowly recounted Xiao Yan's general experiences during this period.

Standing on the edge of the cliff, Xiao Xun Er listened quietly to the green figure's report, but after a short while, she lost her earlier calmness.

"Becoming a Great Dou Master in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, going deep into the Medusa Temple to snatch the Exotic Fire, becoming a Dou Wang after leaving the Tagor Desert, and destroying the Yan City Mo Family while at it... Brother Xiao Yan is truly surprising..." A bright light flickered in Xun'er's eyes, unable to hide her joy.

The green figure lowered his head, but his habitually arrogant eyes could not hide the shock that filled them. Even though he had already memorized this content, he still felt disbelief every time it was mentioned.

Two years, going from not even being a Dou Practitioner to becoming a powerful Dou Wang! This speed was simply shocking. He did not expect such a freak to appear in the small Xiao Family.

No wonder Young Miss was infatuated with him...

"Young Miss, the Soul inside Young Master Xiao Yan has already discovered Old Ling's tracks, but has not reacted, nor has it informed Young Master Xiao Yan of this matter... Therefore, Young Master Xiao Yan does not know that since he left Wutan City, Young Miss has been secretly sending people to protect him. But in this way, he cannot feel Young Miss's..." The green figure raised his head and said with a smile. However, seeing Xun'er's face gradually turning red, he felt something was wrong and was interrupted before he could finish.

Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly as she said: "Remember, you must not let Brother Xiao Yan know about this. I don't want him to say that I sent people to monitor him; he doesn't like those things."

"Yes."

For Xun'er's thoughts, the green figure naturally understood and nodded in agreement.

At the same time, he sighed in his heart. Although Young Miss always maintained a reserved and subtle smile on her face, those who truly understood her knew that this kind of smile was the behavior most difficult for others to approach.

Having been at Jia Nan Academy for over a year, with Xun'er's beauty and stunning talent for Cultivation, she didn't know how many men were fascinated by her. Even the guy known as the once-in-a-century Genius of Jia Nan Academy could only barely get Xun'er to give him a proper conversation, and that was it.

One had to know, this charming green lotus would only bloom for the man named Xiao Yan.

"That woman called Yun Zhi should be the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master, Yun Yun, right?" Xun'er suddenly spoke up.

"It is indeed the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master, Yun Yun. After the two had brief contact in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and the Tagor Desert, there was no other contact. And the Cloud Mist Sect's Sect Master was also severely injured and went into seclusion; she still hasn't recovered yet, it seems." The green figure said truthfully.

"Hmm." Xun'er nodded and added: "Xiao Yan wiped out the entire Mo Family. Although he handled the loose ends well, there are still some traces left. When Xiao Yan goes to the Cloud Mist Sect, have Old Ling protect him in secret."

"Yes!" The green figure said respectfully.

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Jia Ma Holy City, Nalan Clan.

At this time, the Nalan Clan was overcrowded with people, all of whom were Alchemists rarely seen on ordinary days. In the main hall, there was not a single Alchemist whose rank was lower than the third grade.

Nalan Su sat in the main seat of the hall, with Nalan Yanran, who had already recovered from her injuries, sitting beside him.

"I believe everyone is clear about the problem my Nalan Clan has encountered. My father has been afflicted by that 'Brand Poison' and can no longer suppress it. Great Master Gu He came once; although he said that Exotic Fire is needed to clear the Brand Poison, Alchemists who possess Exotic Fire are truly too rare. Therefore, we can only try other methods. You are all Alchemists of some standing in the Jia Ma Empire, so I would like to ask you all to help try and see if there are any other effective methods." Nalan Su's voice was low as he spoke to the crowd.

"Without further ado, as long as you can cure the old master, the reward will certainly not disappoint you!" Nalan Su waved his hand, pointed to a side door, and continued: "The old master is inside; please, everyone, try one by one."

However, the dozen or so Alchemists in the hall all walked out shaking their heads and sighing after going in for about ten minutes.

Silence. The oppressive atmosphere in the hall was difficult to ease.

After a long while, Nalan Su sighed: "Thank you all. It seems the old master is fated to face this tribulation. Although it failed, I will still have the steward give everyone a generous reward."

However, upon hearing this polite dismissal, everyone could only smile bitterly and shake their heads; no one mentioned the reward.

After everyone had left, only the father and daughter, Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran, remained in the hall.

After a long silence.

"Sigh, Yanran..."

Nalan Su's helpless voice echoed in the empty hall. Nalan Yanran, wearing a white robe, remained silent, her eyes seemingly filled with a hint of mist.

This past month, she had experienced too much...