In a side room at the rear of the Xiao Family estate in Wutan City, a young man dressed in black sat cross-legged in cultivation.
Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, a bright smile spreading across his face.
"Dou Power, Level Six!"
"I finally succeeded!"
Xiao Yan shouted with joy. Ever since Ye Chen had given him that "miracle pill" which resolved the hidden dangers within his body, his lost cultivation talent had fully recovered.
In less than a year, he had broken through three levels of Dou Power, successfully reaching Level Six.
The next moment, Xiao Yan leapt to his feet, eager to share the good news with his father, Xiao Zhan.
"Yan'er, I never imagined you'd reach Level Six Dou Power so quickly!"
"In another ten or twenty years, with this cultivation speed, you might even have a chance to become a Dou King!"
Not long after, inside the study, Xiao Zhan's face lit up with pure delight upon hearing his son's breakthrough.
"Father, it's all thanks to the pills given to me by Ye Chen, the young master of the Mittel Family," Xiao Yan said modestly.
"They cured the strange condition that caused my Dou Qi to disappear.
Otherwise, I could never have reached the sixth level so quickly."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan's expression turned solemn.
"Yan'er, you must not casually mention that person anymore."
"What's wrong, Father?"
Xiao Yan was taken aback by the sudden seriousness.
"You've been in seclusion cultivating, so it's natural you don't know," Xiao Zhan explained softly. "I only received the news half a month ago.
The former young master of the Mittel Family who once came to Wutan City has now ascended the throne as Emperor of the Jia Ma Empire."
"The entire empire has entered the era of Mittel Family rule."
"What? He became emperor just like that?" Xiao Yan exclaimed in shock.
"It's said the former royal family patriarch abdicated willingly and even married the former eldest princess to him," Xiao Zhan continued.
"With the change in royal power, even the city lord of a small city like Wutan City may soon be replaced."
Hiss....
Cold sweat instantly broke out on Xiao Yan's back, followed by deep relief.
He was grateful he had not resisted Ye Chen back then during the annulment of Nalan Yanran's engagement.
Otherwise, the Xiao Family might have truly faced annihilation.
"Xun'er… how are you doing now?"
At the thought of that annulment, Xiao Yan's mind involuntarily conjured the increasingly blurred image of a graceful girl.
A bitter smile tugged at the corners of his lips. Xiao Xun'er had left shortly after that incident.
Just as the Xiao father and son continued their discussion, a figure suddenly descended from the sky above Wutan City.
The newcomer wore black robes and had a head full of snow-white hair.
He appeared extremely aged, yet the power contained within his body was terrifying.
Had he not deliberately concealed his aura, everyone in Wutan City.....save for a rare few...would have been forced to kneel under that oppressive presence.
"Finally here."
Inside an inn, Ye Chen immediately sensed the disturbance the moment the old man appeared.
However, he did not raise his head, calmly finishing the tea in his cup.
"Strange… why can't I sense the young lady's aura?"
Above the city, the white-haired elder frowned slightly as he scanned his surroundings.
Soon, his gaze fell upon the inn where Ye Chen was staying.....not because he sensed Ye Chen, but because Ling Ying was also there.
"Ling Ying, where did Miss go?"
Before long, Ling Ying, who was resting in her room, received a telepathic message. She quietly left the inn.
Shortly after her departure, Ye Chen also stood up and left, heading toward the back mountains of Wutan City.
According to his plan, this powerful member of the Ancient Clan had to be dealt with.
Acting within Wutan City would attract too much attention and risk unforeseen consequences. The mountains beyond the city were the perfect place.
"Ling Ying, according to you, Miss has already discovered clues regarding the ancient jade and may even bring it back directly?"
In the mountains, the white-haired elder asked with barely concealed excitement.
"Yes, Elder Gu Fei," Ling Ying nodded. "Miss is extremely confident this time."
"Hahaha! Miss has endured patiently for so many years.....this plan is finally nearing completion!"
Gu Fei laughed heartily.
Yet in the next instant, his expression abruptly changed.
In his line of sight, a young man was calmly walking toward them.
"When did he get this close?"
Gu Fei's heart jolted. He had not sensed this youth's approach at all.
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