Chapter 23 Xiao Yan's Promise
He was born into an ordinary family, with parents who were only at the Fighter level. At the age of twenty-five, he broke through to become a Fighter, showing decent talent in a small town.
Later, his talent for alchemy was discovered, and by a stroke of luck, he became a disciple of a second-grade alchemist.
When he was young, he was diligent. At the age of twenty-seven, he reached the level of a first-grade alchemist. At twenty-nine, he broke through to become a Fighter. He was considered a notable figure in his hometown.
But good times didn't last long. Later, he met a woman.
She was from a prestigious family in the imperial capital, a simple girl of twenty-eight years. When he saw her, Luo Qianchen was amazed and began a passionate pursuit. They fell in love.
"In the future, let's name our child 'Nian Nian'."
"Okay."
Later, the woman left because of family matters.
Ten years passed. Luo Qianchen became a Grand Fighter and a third-grade alchemist. He came to the imperial capital to find the woman, only to hear news of her impending marriage.
Luo Qianchen was greatly struck by this news. He wanted an explanation. Through his connections in alchemy, he managed to meet the woman.
The woman was stunned. Faced with Luo Qianchen's questions, she revealed the reason.
It turned out that she hadn't returned to Luo Qianchen because her family had arranged a marriage for her.
Luo Qianchen's expression dimmed. He wanted to elope with her, but when the woman's family found out, Luo Qianchen was imprisoned and subjected to inhumane torture.
In the end, it was the woman who used her life and the threat of her marriage, which could bring great benefits to her family, to secure Luo Qianchen's release.
Although Luo Qianchen was released, the torture during that time shattered his foundation. To this day, he has not broken through to become a Spirit Fighter.
As Luo Qianchen looked back on his past and felt his bottleneck, he lamented the unfairness of the world.
In this world, most of the time, you don't even have the qualification to strive!
"Lao Luo, in the coming days, I will be refining a fourth-grade pill called Gathering Qi Pill at the Xiao Family. Do you have time to come and observe?"
As Luo Qianchen was immersed in memories, Su Yun's voice came through.
Luo Qianchen was taken aback, then came to his senses.
"Okay, on the day of the refinement, have someone from your side come to the Alchemist Guild. I will definitely come."
Luo Qianchen nodded. Observing the techniques of higher-level alchemists would greatly benefit him.
"Okay."
Su Yun bid farewell to Luo Qianchen and left the Alchemist Guild.
Back home, Xiao Yixian was busy in the kitchen.
This girl had recently taken an interest in cooking for some reason.
But it was also good. It was too dangerous to go out with only the level of cultivation of a Fighter, and it was good to have something to do besides training.
"Brother Su Yun."
Seeing Su Yun return, Xiao Yixian's eyes curved into crescent moons, and a smile appeared on her face.
Su Yun also nodded at Xiao Yixian, feeling a warm feeling in his heart.
This kind of life wasn't bad either.
Honestly, during the year he had been back in Wutan City, he had thought about living like this with Xiao Yixian forever.
But upon careful consideration, it wasn't realistic. Many times, if you didn't go looking for trouble, trouble would come to you.
In this world, without enough strength, you couldn't protect yourself or the things you cherished.
Moreover, Xiao Yixian's Poison Body was also a big problem. Although it hadn't manifested yet, it was something that would have to be faced sooner or later.
One couldn't be complacent. Only by becoming stronger, so strong that no one could surpass him, could he feel at ease.
Xiao Yixian didn't know Su Yun's thoughts. She was very satisfied with the current life. As long as she was with Brother Su Yun, everything she did was happy.
After seven days, Su Yun invited Luo Qianchen to the Xiao Family.
In the Xiao Family's courtyard, Xiao Zhan and the three elders welcomed Su Yun and Luo Qianchen.
Huh?
Su Yun sensitively noticed that the faces of the three elders didn't look very good.
He didn't interfere much in the internal affairs of the Xiao Family, as an outsider.
At this time, the three elders of the Xiao Family dared to be angry but didn't dare to speak.
Damn Xiao Zhan, actually using the family's assets for his son to buy medicinal materials for refining the Gathering Qi Pill.
Yes, they found out about Xiao Zhan embezzling public funds.
These past few days, news about Su Yun preparing to refine the Gathering Qi Pill for Xiao Yan had spread.
The medicinal materials for refining fourth-grade pills were extremely precious. Although they didn't know the exact amount of each person's assets, they could make a rough estimate.
Thinking back to the missing amounts in the internal treasury, they immediately understood.
Sure enough, when the three of them investigated together, the truth quickly came to light.
Now that Su Yun was present, they didn't dare to say anything.
But a few days ago, they had been arguing fiercely.
Su Yun took out the medicine cauldron from his storage ring, exchanged a few pleasantries with Xiao Zhan, and then began alchemy.
Half an hour later, a fragrance of medicine wafted through the courtyard, and Su Yun's hand held an additional pill.
With his cultivation as a Nine Star Fighter and the increase in his soul power from practicing Soul Technique, he didn't need to use his Qi as tightly as he did during assessments. Naturally, his refining speed was much faster.
And this scene, in Luo Qianchen's eyes, became a year's worth of progress in Su Yun's alchemy skills.
Luo Qianchen looked at Su Yun, a hint of astonishment in his eyes.
He had come into contact with many fourth-grade alchemists before, but none of them could refine the Gathering Qi Pill in half an hour and succeed on the first attempt!
The talent of this young man was terrifying!
He had the qualifications of a sixth-grade alchemist!
Xiao Zhan looked at the Gathering Qi Pill in Su Yun's hand, overjoyed.
These past few days, he had been scolded by those three old fellows with a headache. He didn't know how difficult it was.
And if he hadn't already contacted Su Yun, those three elders would probably have made him hand over the medicinal materials.
Seeing the successful refinement of the Gathering Qi Pill, Xiao Zhan felt that the pressure he had been under during this time was worth it.
Equally delighted was Xiao Yan standing next to Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Yan's expression was excited, and his hands couldn't help trembling.
Gathering Qi Pill! His Gathering Qi Pill!
With this Gathering Qi Pill, he wouldn't
need so much preparation. Tonight, he could break through to become a Fighter!
"You must be Xiao Yan."
Su Yun held the Gathering Qi Pill and walked up to Xiao Yan with a smile on his face.
This was his first time meeting Xiao Yan as Han Li.
"Yes, Master Han."
Xiao Yan quickly collected his thoughts and respectfully said.
"Indeed, heroes rise from the young. If you succeed in breaking through this time, you will achieve the rank of Fighter at the age of eleven. This talent, not to mention the Agma Empire, is probably top-notch even in the entire Northwest Continent."
Su Yun looked at Xiao Yan with admiration.
"Master Han is too kind. Whether Xiao Yan can break through to become a Fighter this time or not, Xiao Yan will remember Master Han's kindness and will definitely repay it in the future!"
Xiao Yan looked at Su Yun, solemnly acknowledging.
Seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, Su Yun wasn't surprised. Xiao Zhan must have told this kid everything.
The pawn was now in his hands!
(End of this chapter)