But then she thought of all the help he had given her recently, and the compelling clarity in his gaze.
Almost instinctively, she pressed her rose-red lips lightly against his, a gentle peck that carried both warmth and subtle mischief.
"Hey, have you eaten?"
She thought she had broken free, only to hear Xiao Yan muttering in dissatisfaction.
"You little scoundrel. Such a young age, yet all the tricks of the old lecherous men seem second nature to you."
Almost without thinking, Ya Fei, her anger mingled with exasperation, pinched his ear with her delicate fingers, shooting him a sharp glare.
Her flushed face, however, only made her appear even more captivating.
Xiao Yan did not get angry. He chuckled softly, lifting her hand from his ear and letting his fingers glide along her palm before finally ending their playful exchange.
He then walked over to the unconscious man lying on the ground and lightly slapped his face.
Under Ya Fei's slightly astonished gaze, the man trembled, groaning, and slowly opened his eyes.
But the moment he saw the boy's smiling face, terror overtook him. His body quivered, and his voice shook.
"P-Pardon me! Please, spare me!"
The Dou Master, staring at Xiao Yan's gentle yet intimidating features, was filled with dread.
Others might assume that Xiao Yan could silently defeat a Dou Master because of a hidden, powerful ally.
But this man had felt the truth firsthand. Just a glance from Xiao Yan felt as if a long spear had pierced his soul.
The pain was far more excruciating than any physical injury he had endured.
It was no wonder he had fainted from the agony.
He was almost certain that this terrifying, instantaneous pain came from the young boy in front of him.....a boy who still bore the faint innocence of youth.
"I won't kill you," Xiao Yan said gently, scanning the man's panicked face.
He was not a killer by nature. He preferred to resolve conflicts in a measured, controlled manner, as long as no real threat was posed to him.
If provoked, however, Xiao Yan's patience could vanish like smoke.
In his previous life, he had ascended from obscurity to the pinnacle of the Dou Qi continent and beyond, not through mercy, but through countless battles and ruthless feats, building a reputation of iron and blood.
"Take your master away. And tell the fools of the Miteer family that if they want to make enemies of a group of high-level alchemists, they can send someone to Utan City without fear.
Also, I only deal with Ya Fei regarding business in Utan City.
If anyone else tries to interfere, there will be no cooperation.
Though Xiao Yan's tone was calm, his words caused both Ya Fei and the Dou Master to stiffen.
"You… you are the genius of the Xiao family in Utan City… Xiao Yan!"
The Dou Master, looking at the boy's delicate, youthful features, finally understood the gravity of Lei Le's offense.
Since the start of the year, Xiao Yan's reputation had spread beyond Utan City, reaching the entire Gamma Empire.
Becoming a Dou Master at eleven had already attracted the attention of many noble families, each hoping for the rise of another Dou Emperor.
Yet at twelve, Xiao Yan became a recognized alchemist, shocking the entire empire.
Even in the long history of the Gamma Empire, a twelve-year-old alchemist was unheard of. His talent had already far surpassed the likes of Dan King Gu He.
Not long ago, his Foundation-Strengthening Elixir had caused a stir in the imperial capital.
Medications capable of advancing Dou Qi cultivation were extremely rare in the empire.
And once again, Xiao Yan's name was whispered behind the scenes.
Many speculated that a master even stronger than Gu He stood behind him.
Even though this boy had never left Utan City, his name was already quietly spreading throughout the entire Gamma Empire.
"Yes, sir! I will deliver your message!"
Compared to the fame of Xiao Yan that many had heard, this Dou Master had witnessed Xiao Yan's terrifying power firsthand.
His awe for the boy reached an almost incomprehensible level.
As he spoke, he hastily grabbed the unconscious Lei Le and pushed open the door, scrambling outside in panic.
Watching him flee, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered with cold indifference.
Lei Le was no cleaner than Liu Xi. If Xiao Yan had not wished to conceal his full power and spare Ya Fei extra trouble, Lei Le would have been reduced to ashes today.
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