"I... I can Cultivate again!"
Xiao Yan choked, his voice trembling as if he had used all his strength.
He could no longer hold on, his body went limp, and he knelt heavily on the ground, not towards anyone, but simply to release the long-suppressed ecstasy and excitement in his heart.
He buried his head between his arms, his shoulders heaving violently, and the tears he had suppressed for three years finally burst forth at this moment!
"Yan'er!"
Xiao Zhan rushed over in a flash, embracing his son tightly. This resolute man also had tears in his tiger eyes, sobbing uncontrollably.
Father and son embraced and wept.
The atmosphere in the hall was filled with the joy of surviving a catastrophe.
After a long while, the emotions of the father and son finally calmed down slightly.
Xiao Zhan pulled Xiao Yan and came before Xuan Jin again. Without any hesitation, both father and son bent their knees, preparing to perform a grand bow to Master Xuan!
"Thank you, Master Xuan, for this regenerating kindness!"
"This great kindness, our Xiao Family will never forget!"
Xuan Jin released his Dou Qi, lifting the two of them, as he had a purpose for coming.
"No need for this, I promised you," Xuan Jin said calmly.
Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan stood up, their faces still showing unconcealed excitement and gratitude.
"Congratulations, Young Master Xiao Yan, on your rebirth."
Ya Fei moved her lotus steps lightly, walking up to Xiao Yan, a charming smile on her face.
Xiao Yan looked at the alluring woman before him, his face slightly red, and cupped his hands, saying, "Steward Ya Fei is too kind. Xiao Yan also thanks you for today's matter."
Xiao Xun'er also stepped forward and bowed deeply to Xuan Jin.
"Xun'er thanks Master Xuan on behalf of Brother Xiao Yan."
Her voice was still clear and cold, but there was a touch of sincere respect in her clear eyes.
This man, no matter what his purpose, had indeed cured Brother Xiao Yan.
This alone was enough for her to let go of all her guard.
Xuan Jin stood up, seemingly unwilling to say more.
"The matter is concluded, I should take my leave."
"Great Master!"
Xiao Zhan quickly spoke to persuade him to stay.
"You have shown our Xiao Family the kindness of rebirth. Please, stay and let the Xiao Family fulfill its host's duties. I have already ordered a banquet to be prepared..."
"No need."
Xuan Jin waved his hand and walked directly out of the hall, "I still have things to do."
Seeing this, Ya Fei immediately followed.
Xiao Zhan and the others dared not stop him further and could only respectfully see them off.
A large group of people escorted Xuan Jin and Ya Fei to the main entrance of the Xiao Family mansion.
Watching the two figures walk away side by side, Xiao Yan clenched his fists.
The kindness shown today, he would surely repay in the future!
Xiao Yan looked down at the ring in his hand and felt the faint but no longer dissipating Dou Qi within his body, his heart ablaze.
From today on, he, Xiao Yan, would no longer be a waste!
Wutan City, I'm back!
...At the entrance of the Xiao Family mansion, the crowd gradually dispersed.
The Grand Elder and a group of Xiao Family Elders gathered around, each with a look of shock on their faces.
"Clan Chief, Young Master Yan... has he really recovered?"
The Grand Elder's voice trembled, unable to believe that the useless Xiao Yan had actually regained his Cultivation talent.
"More than just recovered!" Xiao Zhan burst into laughter, tears in his eyes, "Master Xuan said that Yan'er's talent is even greater than before!"
At these words, all the Elders gasped.
Greater than before?
Doesn't that mean their Xiao Family is about to produce another peerless Genius!
"Pass on my order!" Xiao Zhan looked around at everyone, saying word by word:
"Spread this message to every corner of Wutan City! I want everyone to know that my son, Xiao Zhan, the Qilin child of the Xiao Family, is back!"
"Yes! Clan Chief!"
The Elders responded in unison, their faces flushed with excitement, and they turned and rushed out. They were already eager to see the expressions on the faces of the Jia Lie Family and Oba Family people when they heard this news.
The crowd dispersed, leaving only Xiao Zhan, his son, and Xiao Xun'er at the entrance.
Xiao Yan looked at his father's long-absent high spirits, and a warm current flowed through his heart.
He turned his head to look at the girl beside him,
"Xun'er, thank you."
Xiao Xun'er merely smiled faintly, a smile warmer than the sun.
"Brother Xiao Yan, let's not speak of such things between us."
...The news swept through Wutan City like a storm.
"Have you heard? That useless young master of the Xiao Family can Cultivate again!"
"More than just being able to Cultivate! It's said that the mysterious Master Xuan personally intervened, not only curing him but also declaring that his talent is even greater than before!"
"Really? Is that true? Won't the Xiao Family turn things around then?"
...Jia Lie Family mansion.
"Bang!"
A fine porcelain cup was smashed heavily to the ground, shattering into pieces.
Jia Lie Bi's face was grim.
"Xiao Zhan! Xiao Yan!" He gritted his teeth as he uttered these two names.
"Family Chief, what... what do we do now?" an Elder asked timidly.
"What do we do?"
Jia Lie Bi said coldly, "He merely recovered his talent. Once Master Xuan leaves Wutan City, we'll unite with the Oba Family and eliminate the Xiao Family!"
The same scene was playing out in the Oba Family.
Oba Pa, who had just been smug about the three qi gathering powder, had his smile instantly freeze on his face after hearing the news.
"Once Master Xuan leaves Wutan City, we'll unite with the Jia Lie Family and eliminate the Xiao Family!"
...Xiao Family backyard.
Xiao Yan bid farewell to Xun'er and quickly walked back to his somewhat desolate courtyard.
He closed the door, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, and directly sat cross-legged on the bed.
He closed his eyes, his mind sinking into his body.
He greedily absorbed the energy between heaven and earth. The energy transformed into Dou Qi, surging into his limbs and bones.
The feeling of Dou Qi filling his body made him so joyful he almost moaned aloud.
Lost and found!
After only an hour of Cultivation, he had made a significant improvement.
Fourth Stage of Dou Qi was not far away.
Xiao Yan opened his eyes and clenched his fists tightly.
Power!
This was the feeling of power!
"Father, Xun'er, I, Xiao Yan, will never disappoint you again!"
...On the other side, in Xun'er's courtyard.
The Young Miss sat quietly on a bluestone, listening to the cheers coming from outside the courtyard. A genuine smile appeared on her beautiful face.
Brother Xiao Yan had finally emerged from the shadows.
But soon, her brows furrowed slightly.
"Fifteen years old, Third Stage of Dou Qi..."
She murmured to herself.
This starting point was simply too low.
To catch up with those true Geniuses, merely relying on arduous Cultivation was far from enough.
And between Brother Xiao Yan and herself... "Although these Medicinal Pills in my hand are precious, for building a foundation, they still lack a bit of potency."
Xun'er's thoughts raced.
A moment later, she seemed to have made a certain decision.
"Elder Ling," she called softly.
The space behind her twisted, and Ling Ying's figure quietly appeared.
"Young Miss."
"Although Brother Xiao Yan's talent has recovered, he started too late."
Xun'er stood up, and a simple scroll emanating a faint glow appeared in her hand.
It was precisely that Earth Rank low-grade Dou Technique, "Thousand Illusory Phoenix Flame Finger."
Xun'er's voice was clear and cold,
"Take this Dou Technique scroll and go to Tianxiang Tower again."
"Ask him to refine a batch of Medicinal Pills for Brother Xiao Yan to aid his Cultivation. Whatever medicinal ingredients are needed, we will provide them."
Xun'er paused, then added, "Remember, do not reveal my identity."
"This old servant understands!" Ling Ying took the scroll and nodded heavily.
He knew that the Young Miss truly held Young Master Xiao Yan dear to her heart.
For him, she could even take out a Earth Rank Dou Technique without hesitation.
"Go," Xun'er waved her hand.
Ling Ying's figure once again disappeared into the shadows.