Chapter 139: Young Master Xiao Yan is Here

Hai Bodong grinned like an old fox and said, "We agreed earlier that you'd lend a hand to help the clan if any trouble arises. But you're like a bird without legs. How am I supposed to contact you when the time comes? Besides, when you request medicinal ingredients, there needs to be an intermediary."

Xiao Yan stared at Hai Bodong's sly face and said, "But this isn't the proper way to make contact, is it?"

Hai Bodong used voice transmission to say, "Look at this girl. She has the looks, the figure, and the ability to manage affairs. She's especially prone to attracting bees and flies. This time it was just a mere Dou Master; what if next time it's a Dou Emperor and you're not around? The Miteer Clan won't be able to handle such matters."

Xiao Yan stared blankly at Hai Bodong. He hadn't expected Hai Bodong to pull such a move!

On the Dou Qi Continent, arranged marriages were very common because marriage was the best means of forming alliances.

Given Xiao Yan's status, if it weren't for his engagement with Nalan Yanran, matchmakers would visit Xiao Zhan every day to extol the virtues of various young ladies. Even prominent clans from neighboring cities would all rush to offer their female descendants to him.

It was only because of the marriage alliance with the Nalan Clan, one of the three major clans, that he had been spared from experiencing these things.

Xiao Yan transmitted his voice back, "But aren't you here now?!"

"Hehehe, this old man has already given you everything. Naturally, I'm no longer part of the Miteer Clan, and besides, my surname isn't Miteer," Hai Bodong said while stroking his beard.

Xiao Yan stood up with an indignant expression and glanced at Ya Fei, who was now so shocked and at a loss that her mind had seemingly shut down.

But alas, there was already a girl in his heart.

He angrily looked at Hai Bodong and transmitted his voice, "You're ruthless. Fine, I don't want that half anymore!"

Xiao Yan didn't linger any longer. He directly unfolded his Eagle Wings and flew out through the window, his departure feeling a bit like a panicked escape.

Everyone present had yet to react when they saw Xiao Yan fly away. So, what does this mean now???

Ya Fei looked at Xiao Yan flying away, and there was actually a strange sensation in her heart. She didn't know whether to be relieved that she wasn't casually arranged as a tool for a marriage alliance or disappointed that Xiao Yan didn't agree. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Hai Bodong noticed Ya Fei's slight disappointment and said lightly, "That kid didn't actually refuse."

Upon hearing Hai Bodong's words, Ya Fei's cheeks suddenly flushed red, her hands fidgeting as she didn't know where to place them. The eloquent Ya Fei on the auction stage seemed to have developed a stutter today, unable to say a word.

Miteer Tengshan's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, a hint of doubt in his heart as he muttered, "Old Hai, even if he has great talent, talent doesn't necessarily blossom. Isn't it a bit too risky to tie him down with half of the auction house?"

"Hasn't blossomed? Don't underestimate his capabilities. If he ever flies into a rage, even I wouldn't be able to stop him," Hai Bodong said with a solemn face. Whenever he thought of the 'Angry Buddha Lotus Flame' that Xiao Yan had created before, he felt a tinge of fear in his heart. That power was simply too terrifying.

If Xiao Yan reached the Dou Spirit realm, he definitely wouldn't be able to stop him.

Seeing Hai Bodong's rare grave expression, the elders in the hall and Miteer Tengshan couldn't help but feel a sense of horror rising in their hearts. Knowing the former's temperament, they naturally understood that in the entire Jia Ma Empire, fewer than three people could make him treat them in such a manner. But those people were all undying old monsters, while the young man named Xiao Yan was not even twenty years old.

"Rest assured, Old Hai. I will strictly instruct the clan members not to make enemies with him and to try to form good relations as much as possible," Miteer Tengshan nodded heavily and said solemnly. He did not dare to act recklessly in matters of such importance.

He turned to Ya Fei and said, "Ya Fei, from now on, the auction house in the imperial capital will be fully under your management. No matter what, do your best to maintain a good relationship with Xiao Yan and provide whatever medicinal ingredients he needs."

"Yes, First Elder. Ya Fei understands."

Just then, a maid knocked and entered. She said, "Miss Ya Fei, Nalan Yanran from the Nalan Clan requests an audience."

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Upon hearing the name 'Nalan Yanran,' Hai Bodong frowned and asked, "Nalan Yanran? Why has she come to the auction house?"

Ya Fei bowed and replied, "Reporting to the Supreme Elder, a few days ago, the Nalan Clan's old clan head, Nalan Jie, had a flare-up of the 'Searing Poison' within him. They are currently searching for an alchemist in possession of a Heavenly Flame to detoxify him and wish our auction house to assist them in the search through our branches across the empire."

Hai Bodong displayed a complex expression and said with a wry smile, "Heh heh heh, the affairs of this world are truly endlessly fascinating."

"Elder Hai, is there some issue?" Ya Fei asked softly.

"The alchemist with a Heavenly Flame that the Nalan Clan is searching for just ran away."

"Oh? Ah?!!!"

The atmosphere in the hall turned strange once again.

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Xiao Yan was forced to land in an uninhabited area because shortly after he took flight, he attracted attention from multiple parties, and even a Dou Emperor-level spiritual perception swept over him.

'That Dou Emperor's spiritual perception must be Jia Xing Tian, the old monster of the Jia Ma Empire that Old Hai mentioned.'

As Xiao Yan pondered, he walked to a street where the Nalan Clan was located. Regardless of his relationship with Nalan Yanran, since he had come to the Jia Ma Sacred City, it was proper to pay a visit.

To put it bluntly, if not for that matter of annulling the engagement, Nalan Jie was actually a senior to Xiao Zhan. After all, Xiao Yan's grandfather Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie had been sworn brothers.

'Oh no, I originally planned to bring some things from the auction house as gifts, but Old Hai's antics made me forget.' Xiao Yan glanced at his empty hands and felt a bit embarrassed.

He took out some spiritual fruits he had obtained from the Magic Beast Mountain Range from his storage ring, and with a few swift motions, made a small fruit basket. Carrying the small fruit basket, he slowly walked toward the grand mansion not far away.

When he approached, Xiao Yan was stunned to see that the gate of the Nalan Mansion was crowded with people, and every one of them wore the robes of an alchemist. The lowest level among them was a 2nd-tier alchemist!

Many passers-by cast envious glances. After all, even a 1st-tier alchemist would be highly sought after in some remote cities.

"What's going on? Why are there so many alchemists?!" Xiao Yan had no intention of standing in line and planned to enter from the side.

He squeezed through the crowd and stepped forward, only to be approached by an elderly man who appeared to be the steward. The steward glanced at Xiao Yan's chest and noticed the absence of an alchemist's badge. With a slight doubt in his cloudy old eyes, he asked in a hoarse voice: "Young friend, I am the steward of the Nalan Clan. May I ask, are you an alchemist?"

Xiao Yan looked up at the old steward standing on the steps and revealed a bright smile: "I am indeed an alchemist. But Steward Zhao, although we haven't seen each other for eight years, my appearance hasn't changed that much, has it?"

The old steward's cloudy eyes gradually cleared upon hearing these words. Seeing that smiling face and those clear, intelligent eyes, he recalled the clever little boy who used to visit with his father in the past.

The two faces slowly overlapped in his mind.

"Young Master Xiao Yan!!! You're finally here!!! Quick, pass the word! Tell the Master that Young Master Xiao Yan has arrived!!" The old steward seemed to have a new lease on life, no longer panting for breath or having blurry eyes. He shouted loudly toward the compound.

"Quick, pass the word! Young Master Xiao Yan is here!"

"Hurry and inform the Master, Young Master Xiao Yan has arrived!"

"Young Master Xiao Yan is here~~~"

Xiao Yan was immediately startled by this scene. Not only him, but even the alchemists waiting in line all turned to look at Xiao Yan, curious about who this young man was to cause such a stir in the entire Nalan Mansion!

"What's going on? Should I have prepared for something??" Xiao Yan asked in confusion.

With a sudden motion, the old steward grabbed Xiao Yan's arm and said earnestly, "No time to explain, please come with me, Young Master Xiao Yan."

The old steward even burst out with Dou Qi, and like a kite pulling a string, he hurriedly dragged him into the mansion.