Chapter 65: Qingshan Town
"Where is that young genius who reached the Da Dou Shi realm at such a young age?" A gentle and intoxicating female voice suddenly came from a distance.
A woman in green clothes walked over slowly. She looked to be in her twenties, with a beautiful face and a full figure exuding a mature charm polished by time.
The student beside her quickly introduced, "This is Instructor Ruolin from our academy!" Then, he pointed at Xun'er and said to Ruolin, "Instructor Ruolin, this is Miss Xiao Xun'er."
It turned out that after Xun'er's strength was tested, a student immediately went to find the instructor.
"Xiao?" Ruolin looked at Xun'er and asked, "Are you also from the Xiao family in Wu Tan City?"
"Yes," Xun'er nodded.
"No wonder!" Ruolin exclaimed, "The Xiao family, known for having a Dou Huang and an alchemist, can indeed produce a genius like you. Please follow me."
"Alright," Xun'er said, looking at Xiao Tian, "Brother Xiao Tian, let's go together!"
Hearing this name, Ruolin looked at Xiao Tian in shock and asked, "Are you the Dou Wang, Xiao Tian?"
"Am I that famous?" Xiao Tian said with a smile.
"Hiss!" The surrounding students looked at him like he was a monster. Even in Jia Nan Academy's inner courtyard, very few could reach the Dou Wang level at his age. Most graduates were only at the Dou Ling level, with very few reaching Dou Wang.
Following Ruolin into the tent, Xiao Tian saw many young members of the Xiao family, including Xiao Yan, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Mei. Another person from the Xiao family was also there—Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu, dressed in academy attire, had a tall and curvy figure. But what stood out most were her long, slender legs—the most shapely and attractive legs Xiao Tian had ever seen.
"Xiao Tian, Xun'er!" Xiao Yu walked over with her long legs. She scrutinized Xiao Tian for a while before saying, "I didn't expect you to become so capable in just a few years."
She had already heard about the changes in the Xiao family from her younger brother. Xiao Yu once thought she would be the best in the Xiao family as a top student at Jia Nan Academy. But to her surprise, after spending years at the academy, she hadn't improved as quickly as her younger brother.
"Cousin Xiao Yu, I've prepared some elixirs for you," Xiao Tian smiled, producing some elixirs and handing them to Xiao Yu.
"Cousin, you're so considerate," Xiao Yu accepted the elixirs without hesitation.
Seeing this, several female students immediately gathered around. One of them, a woman in red with a stunning figure, asked Xiao Yu, "Yu'er, aren't you going to introduce this handsome young man to us?"
"He is the top prodigy of our Xiao family," Xiao Yu introduced, "He is now a Dou Wang and an alchemist!"
Hearing this, they knew they had no chance. The gap between them was like heaven and earth. Nevertheless, they smiled and greeted Xiao Tian.
After registering Xun'er, Xiao Tian left with her. In the following days, Xiao Tian spent his time with Xun'er, as she was about to leave for Jia Nan Academy. Although he would go there too, he still had some matters to attend to in the Jia Ma Empire.
During these days, the Xiao family also began to sell off their properties. A few days later, Xun'er, Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning, Xiao Yan, and others left for the Black-Corner Region with the people from Jia Nan Academy. After they left, Xiao Tian gathered the Xiao family and moved everyone to Yan City, along with Hai Bodong. With Hai Bodong's strength, he could be considered a powerhouse in the Da Yan Dynasty.
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Qingshan Town, adjacent to the Magic Beast Mountain Range, was also known as the Magic Beast Town. The town was mostly populated by mercenaries who lived dangerously.
In the evening, Xiao Tian arrived here from Wu Tan City. Walking along the bluestone road, he soon saw the Wan Yao Zhai. Stepping inside, Xiao Tian scanned the place and found a pale yellow block in the corner. He asked the clerk, "Let me see that."
The clerk picked up the herb and said, "Yellow Lotus Essence, a low-grade herb, 100 gold coins."
Xiao Tian gently scraped it, revealing a blood-red color beneath the yellow surface. This was not Yellow Lotus Essence but Blood Lotus Essence, used to refine fifth-grade Blood Lotus Elixirs.
Xiao Tian took the Blood Lotus Essence and placed 100 gold coins on the counter. He then asked, "Do you have plans to collect herbs in the Magic Beast Mountain Range?"
The clerk looked at Xiao Tian and replied, "Are you looking to team up with Little Doctor Immortal? Let me tell you, she left with our Wan Yao Zhai team yesterday."
"Thank you," Xiao Tian said and left the shop.
"Whoosh!"
Outside, Xiao Tian summoned his Dou Qi wings and flew towards the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
"Look, someone's flying!"
"That's a Dou Wang expert!"
Xiao Tian's flight caused quite a stir in Qingshan Town. Without a guide, Xiao Tian was not worried about finding his way due to his strong soul power. Before long, he found the campsite of the Wan Yao Zhai team.
Upon arrival, he saw a group of mercenaries sneaking away from the camp. The emblem of a one-eyed wolf on their chests identified them as members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Their target was Little Doctor Immortal, who was treasure hunting in a cave.
In the original story, Xiao Yan left early, allowing him to catch up with Little Doctor Immortal. But Xiao Tian had been delayed for a few days. If not for his ability to fly and thus travel faster, the treasure hunt would have ended, and Little Doctor Immortal might have been captured or chosen to end her own life.
Xiao Tian followed them to a cliff and watched as they descended using ropes. He landed quietly.
"Who's there?" The mercenaries turned around, hearing the noise. But before they could see clearly, their heads fell, dead beyond any doubt.
After dealing with them, Xiao Tian jumped down towards the cave below.
(End of Chapter)