NOVEL NEXT Chapter 23: Xiao Yan’s Promise
Chapter 23: Xiao Yan's Promise
He was born into an ordinary family, with parents who were only at the Dou Practitioner level. Breaking through to the Dou Qi Stage at the age of twenty-five, his aptitude was considered decent in a small town.
Later, it was discovered that he had talent as an Alchemist, and through a series of fortunate events, he became the disciple of a Second-Grade Alchemist.
In his youth, he was diligent. At the age of twenty-seven, he reached the realm of a First-Grade Alchemist, and at twenty-nine, he broke through to the Dou Practitioner level. In his hometown, he was considered someone of note.
However, his good fortune did not last. Later, he met a woman.
Hailing from a major family in the imperial capital, she was a simple girl at the age of twenty-eight when he first laid eyes on her. Enchanted by her, Luo Qianchen embarked on a pursuit, and the two fell in love.
"In the future, let's name our child Nian Nian."
"Okay."
Later, the woman left due to family matters.
Ten years passed, and Luo Qianchen broke through to the Dou Grandmaster level, becoming a Third-Grade Alchemist. He came to the imperial capital to find the woman but heard news of her impending marriage.
Luo Qianchen suffered a great blow. Wanting an explanation, he used the connections he made in the alchemical world to meet the woman.
She looked bewildered, and in the face of Luo Qianchen's questioning, she revealed the reason.
It turned out she hadn't returned to find Luo Qianchen because her family had arranged a marriage for her.
Luo Qianchen felt bleak, wanting to elope with her, but when her family discovered, he was imprisoned and subjected to inhumane torture.
Later, it was only through the woman's sacrifice, along with the marriage leverage that could bring huge benefits to her family, that Luo Qianchen was released.
Although Luo Qianchen was set free, the torture during that time shattered his foundation, and to this day, he had not broken through to the Dou Spirit stage.
Reflecting on his past, feeling the bottleneck, Luo Qianchen sighed at the unfairness of the world.
In this world, most of the time, you don't even have the qualification to strive!
"Lao Luo, in the next few days, I will be refining a Fourth-Grade Gathering Qi Pill for the Xiao family. Do you have time to come and observe?" Su Yun's voice reached Luo Qianchen as he was lost in memories.
Luo Qianchen was startled but quickly came to his senses.
"Sure, on the day of the refining, have someone from the Xiao family come to the Alchemist Guild, and I'll definitely be there."
Luo Qianchen nodded, as observing the techniques of a higher-level alchemist would be greatly beneficial.
"Good."
Su Yun and Luo Qianchen bid farewell and then left the Alchemist Guild.
Back at home, Xiao Yi Xian was busy in the kitchen.
During this time, she seemed to have developed an interest in cooking.
Su Yun nodded at Xiao Yi Xian, feeling a warm sense of happiness.
This kind of life wasn't bad at all.
Honestly, during the past year in Wutan City, he had thought about living like this with Xiao Yi Xian forever.
But upon careful consideration, it wasn't realistic. Many times, if you didn't go looking for trouble, trouble would find its way to you.
In this world, without enough strength, you couldn't protect yourself and the things you cherished.
Stepping back, Xiao Yi Xian's Woeful Poisonous Body was also a big problem. Although it hadn't activated yet, it would be faced sooner or later.
You couldn't be content with the current situation. Only by becoming stronger, so strong that no one could surpass you, could you truly be at ease.
Xiao Yi Xian was unaware of Su Yun's thoughts. She was content with the current life, as long as she was with Su Yun, everything felt blissful.
After seven days, Su Yun invited Luo Qianchen to the Xiao family.
In the Xiao family courtyard, Xiao Zhan and the three elders welcomed Su Yun and Luo Qianchen.
Hmm?
Su Yun sensitively noticed that the faces of the three elders of the Xiao family didn't seem quite right.
He didn't bother too much. The internal affairs of the Xiao family weren't something he, an outsider, should get involved in.
At this moment, the three elders of the Xiao family dared to be angry but not to speak.
That damn Xiao Zhan actually used his authority for personal gain, using the family's funds to purchase medicinal ingredients for his son's Gathering Qi Pill.
Yes, they had discovered that Xiao Zhan had embezzled public funds.
These days, news of Su Yun refining the Gathering Qi Pill for Xiao Yan had spread.
The medicinal ingredients for refining a Fourth-Grade pill were incredibly precious. Although the main figures in the Xiao family didn't know the exact amounts of each person's assets, they had a rough idea.
Thinking about the missing funds in the internal treasury from a few days ago, they immediately understood.
Sure enough, when the three of them joined forces to investigate, the truth surfaced.
Now with Su Yun present, they dared not say anything.
But a few days ago, the situation was quite tumultuous.
Su Yun took out the medicine cauldron from his spatial ring, exchanged a few pleasantries with Xiao Zhan, and then began alchemy.
Half an hour later, a fragrance of medicinal herbs wafted through the courtyard, and Su Yun's hands held a pill.
With his current cultivation at the Nine-Star Dou Practitioner level and his soul strength increased due to practicing Soul Art, Su Yun didn't need to use his Dou Qi as tightly as during the assessment. Naturally, his refining speed was significantly faster.
To Luo Qianchen, this scene appeared as though a year had passed, and Su Yun's alchemy skills had greatly improved.
Looking at Su Yun, Luo Qianchen's eyes flashed with astonishment.
He had previously encountered many Fourth-Grade Alchemists, and none of them could complete the refinement of the Gathering Qi Pill in half an hour, let alone succeed on the first attempt!
The talent of this individual was terrifying!
Equivalent to that of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist!
Xiao Zhan, observing Su Yun's successful refining of the Gathering Qi Pill, was overjoyed.
These past few days, he had been scolded by those three old guys with faces as bitter as melons. If it weren't for Su Yun already arranged, those three elders might have forced him to surrender the medicinal ingredients.
Seeing the successful refinement of the Gathering Qi Pill, Xiao Zhan felt that the pressure he had endured during this period was worth it.
Equally delighted was Xiao Yan, standing beside Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Yan's expression was excited, and his hands couldn't help but tremble.
Gathering Qi Pill! His Gathering Qi Pill!
With this pill, he wouldn't need as much preparation, and tonight, he could break through to the Dou Practitioner level!
"Are you Xiao Yan?"
Holding the Gathering Qi Pill, Su Yun walked over to Xiao Yan with a smile.
This was his first meeting with Xiao Yan in the guise of Han Li.
"Yes, Master Han."
Xiao Yan quickly refocused and respectfully replied.
"Indeed, a hero emerges in the younger generation. If you successfully break through this time, achieving the level of a Dou Practitioner at eleven years old, your talent is not only outstanding in the Agamidae Empire but probably unmatched in the entire northwest continent."
Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan with admiration.
"Master Han is overly generous. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan can break through to the Dou Practitioner level this time, Xiao Yan will always remember Master Han's kindness. I will repay it generously in the future!"
Xiao Yan looked at Su Yun, expressing his sincerity.
Seeing Xiao Yan's demeanor, Su Yun wasn't surprised. Xiao Zhan must have informed this kid of the situation.
Tool person, acquired!
(End of this chapter)
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