NOVEL NEXT Chapter 25: The Fall of a Genius
Chapter 25: The Fall of a Genius
Sure enough, just as Su Yun was preparing to leave the Xiao family, he was stopped by Xiao Zhan.
"Master Han, please wait," Patriarch Xiao Zhan said behind Su Yun.
Upon hearing this, Su Yun turned around, and the eyes of the three elders of the Xiao family all focused on Patriarch Xiao Zhan.
With the previous lesson in mind, the three elders' gaze towards Patriarch Xiao Zhan gradually turned unfriendly.
Seeing this situation, Patriarch Xiao Zhan smiled bitterly.
"Don't worry, this time I haven't misappropriated the family's assets."
The elder frowned, and with Su Yun present, he couldn't say much.
As the son of the former patriarch Xiao Lin, Patriarch Xiao Zhan was undoubtedly closer to Su Yun.
The elder gestured with his eyes, and the other two elders understood. They would discuss this matter later; for now, leave this place.
"Afterwards, we'll settle the score with you!"
After the three elders left, Patriarch Xiao Zhan hurriedly approached Su Yun.
"Master Han, this is still about my son, Xiao Yan."
"Oh, what happened to Xiao Yan? Patriarch Xiao, take your time to explain," Su Yun said, comforting Patriarch Xiao Zhan.
Being anxious was of no use, and seeking him wouldn't help either. Patriarch Xiao Zhan dared not provoke Medicine Elder.
Who knew if Xiao Yan had self-awareness at this moment?
"Three days ago, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi suddenly disappeared, and now he only has the strength of a three-star Dou Qi..."
Pretending to be surprised, Su Yun exclaimed, "So mysterious, take me to see."
Seeing Su Yun's response, Patriarch Xiao Zhan was delighted and quickly led Su Yun to find Xiao Yan.
In the past three days, they had kept the news hidden meticulously. Xiao Yan hadn't left his room since three days ago, and even meals were personally delivered by Patriarch Xiao Zhan.
When Xiao Xun and Xiao Mei came to see Xiao Yan, they were blocked outside with the excuse of him not feeling well.
This matter was known only to the father and son.
As Patriarch Xiao Zhan and Su Yun left the hall, an unnoticed shadow disappeared from the rooftop.
"Ling Lao, how is it?"
"Patriarch Xiao is taking that fourth-rank alchemist to see Xiao Yan."
A hint of worry flashed in Xiao Xuner's eyes.
No matter how well Patriarch Xiao Zhan hid the information, it was impossible to hide it from her. These days, she had asked Ling Lao to secretly check Xiao Yan's body, but there was no result.
In Xiao Xuner's view, if even a Dou Emperor powerhouse couldn't see the problem, a fourth-rank alchemist would be even less likely.
They could only try everything.
In her heart, Xiao Xuner silently prayed for Xiao Yan.
On the other side, Patriarch Xiao Zhan knocked on Xiao Yan's door.
"Yan'er, it's me."
The door was immediately pushed open.
At this moment, Xiao Yan no longer looked as energetic as before. His face was haggard, hair disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot.
"Father."
Xiao Yan's voice was hoarse as he looked up.
When he saw Su Yun, his expression immediately became excited, like seeing a lifesaving straw.
"Master Han, save me!"
Xiao Yan's expression was agitated as he grabbed Su Yun's arms.
No one knew how he had spent these three days.
After breaking through to Dou Qi and two months of cultivation, he was on the verge of breaking through to the three-star Dou Qi realm.
But three days ago, his Dou Qi disappeared inexplicably. His cultivation level kept falling, and even the Dou Qi cyclone disappeared.
That wasn't the end. With the dissipation of the Dou Qi cyclone, his Dou Qi regressed to Dou Qi and continued to decline until it stabilized at the three-star Dou Qi.
In these three days, he was restless, staying awake for two days and nights until he couldn't hold on any longer and finally fell into a deep sleep.
Patriarch Xiao Zhan looked at Su Yun, hoping that Su Yun could find the problem with Xiao Yan.
These days, he had carefully examined Xiao Yan's body, but he couldn't see any problems.
Apparently, both father and son considered Su Yun their last straw of salvation.
Su Yun looked at the anxious Xiao Yan and couldn't help but feel emotional.
Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise. The current Xiao Yan completely contradicted the mature and stable image in Su Yun's mind.
The three years of precipitation not only gave him a solid foundation for cultivation but also brought about a calm personality.
Su Yun regained his composure. When he watched Battle Through the Heavens back then, his emotions were also turbulent, taking a long time to calm down.
Now, seeing Xiao Yan about to experience everything in the novel, even witnessing it firsthand, it was inevitable that he felt something. However, he wanted to confirm one thing now.
Su Yun's expression became mysterious as he focused on the storage ring on Xiao Yan's hand.
"System, scan."
"Ding, scan successful, detected the soul of Yao Chen."
"System, include Yao Chen's soul in the system space."
"Ding, inclusion failed, detected that Yao Chen's soul is awake and does not meet the conditions for inclusion in the system space."
Su Yun raised an eyebrow; the old guy had indeed woken up.
Su Yun composed himself.
"Don't worry, I will do my best."
Su Yun and Xiao Yan locked eyes, their expressions solemn.
Entering the room, Su Yun immediately conducted a comprehensive examination of Xiao Yan. After all, acting required a full set.
The three of them spent a whole day in the room. Su Yun tried every method, and there was no room for deception.
Xiao Yan and his father were unaware, but Su Yun was well aware.
Even if they hid it well, it was impossible to deceive Xiao Xuner. Her bodyguard Ling Ying might be watching from some unknown corner.
Displaying the techniques of a fourth-rank alchemist to the fullest, even Ling Ying, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help but nod.
The methods of alchemists were different from ordinary fighters. Even with his discerning eyes, Su Yun had to admit that Su Yun's examination was very comprehensive.
Until evening, Su Yun looked regretfully at Xiao Yan.
"Alas, I've considered all possibilities—damaged meridians, hidden injuries in the dantian... I'm sorry, my alchemic expertise is limited, and I can't see where the problem lies in your body."
"How could this be..."
Xiao Yan's expression was complex, like encountering a bolt from the blue, unable to believe it.
Su Yun, this fourth-rank alchemist, was the most formidable person he had ever encountered. Even Master Han couldn't figure it out. Does that mean I can only be a waste for the rest of my life?
"This... Master Han, can you please take another look."
At this moment, Xiao Zhan also showed despair, trying to keep his tone calm as he reluctantly requested Su Yun.
"Alas, Patriarch Xiao, I've exhausted all possible methods. If the problem with Xiao Yan's body is within my abilities, it should have been detected long ago."
Su Yun's eyes dimmed, seemingly reproaching himself.
"It's my fault for taking on an impossible task."
Seeing Su Yun's expression, Xiao Zhan knew he had done his best.
Throughout the day, Su Yun's expressions and examination methods were all observed by them. Naturally, they knew he had put in his utmost effort.
No!
Watching Su Yun's expression, Xiao Yan was almost going crazy, unable to believe this reality.
Damn it! Did the heavens bring me here just to turn me into a useless person?!
Xiao Yan ran out like a madman.
"Yan'er!"
Xiao Zhan anxiously shouted.
"Patriarch Xiao, Xiao Yan might need some time alone."
Su Yun said to Xiao Zhan.
Since Su Yun was still here, he couldn't just leave Su Yun and rush out to find Xiao Yan. Suppressing his thoughts, Xiao Zhan arched his hand towards Su Yun.
"Apologies for wasting a day of your time for nothing."
"It's not a problem."
Su Yun waved his hand.
"Patriarch Xiao, if you need someone else to examine Xiao Yan's condition, you might have to find a fifth-rank alchemist. Even with my alchemic expertise, If I couldn't see it, the other fourth-rank alchemists, I'm afraid..."
Xiao Zhan sighed, and a fifth-rank alchemist? Easier said than done.
(End of this chapter)
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