Chapter 69: Living Together
Yun Yun soon remembered the medicinal liquid Xiao Tian had applied to her and the pill she had taken. She looked at him curiously and asked, "So, you're an alchemist?"
"Yes," Xiao Tian nodded, starting to skewer the meat on a stick and roast it over the fire.
Yun Yun thought for a moment and said, "I know a sixth-grade alchemist. I could recommend you to study under him."
"No need. I already have a master," Xiao Tian declined directly. He knew who she was referring to, but he was already a sixth-grade alchemist himself, even more skilled than the person she mentioned.
Seeing Xiao Tian refuse, Yun Yun's pretty face showed a hint of surprise. A sixth-grade alchemist was a big deal! The Jia Ma Empire only had one such alchemist. Many people would do anything to study under him, but Xiao Tian had just refused.
At this moment, Yun Yun felt an urge to ask if Xiao Tian understood the value of a sixth-grade alchemist.
Xiao Tian looked at Yun Yun and asked, "You're Yun Yun, the Sect Leader of Yun Lan Sect, aren't you?"
"How do you know?" Yun Yun's eyes flickered, and she answered with a question.
Xiao Tian explained, "In the Jia Ma Empire, the only female Dou Huang with wind attributes is Yun Yun, the Sect Leader of Yun Lan Sect."
Yun Yun asked, "Is it not possible that I come from outside the Jia Ma Empire?"
Xiao Tian looked at her and said, "As far as I know, 'Wind's Extreme, Falling Kill' is one of Yun Lan Sect's strongest Dou Techniques."
"Didn't expect you to know so much about Yun Lan Sect," Yun Yun looked at Xiao Tian in surprise and nodded, "Yes, I am Yun Yun."
She then asked, "And you? What's your name?"
"I believe Sect Leader Yun Yun has heard of my name," Xiao Tian smiled. "I am Xiao Tian of the Xiao family from Wu Tan City."
"You're the Dou Wang, Xiao Tian of the Xiao family?" Yun Yun's eyes widened. She had heard of Xiao Tian's name. At just seventeen, he was already a Dou Wang and an alchemist with a master from Central Plains.
His talent was unparalleled, even exceeding that of her and Alchemist King Gu He combined. Yun Yun finally understood why Xiao Tian didn't care about Alchemist King Gu He. After all, Xiao Tian's master from Central Plains was likely a seventh-grade alchemist.
Yun Yun's feelings were complex. It wasn't just Xiao Tian's talent but also the relationship between him and Yun Lan Sect. Her disciple, Nalan Yanran, had gone to the Xiao family to break off an engagement, leading to conflicts and deaths. They were practically enemies. Yet, here he was, saving her.
In the depths of the Magic Beast Mountain Range, besides the Amethyst Winged Lion King, there were three fifth-tier magical beasts equivalent to Dou Wangs. Yun Yun had no confidence in escaping while her powers were sealed.
Xiao Tian asked, "The meat is ready. Can you get up?"
"No," Yun Yun tried but answered awkwardly.
"Then let me feed you!" Xiao Tian said, picking up a skewer and sitting beside her. He lifted her gently, letting her head rest on his chest, and started feeding her.
"You…" Yun Yun felt both embarrassed and angry. She had never been in such an intimate position with a man.
Holding her slender body, Xiao Tian said, "If you don't eat, I won't help you."
"Hmph!" Yun Yun snorted but started eating. She chewed the roasted meat vigorously as if biting Xiao Tian. Her angry expression amused him.
After feeding her meat and water, Xiao Tian laid her down and started eating himself. On the Dou Qi Continent, even someone like Yun Yun needed food due to the low energy levels.
…
The next morning.
"Hmm~" Yun Yun woke up with a soft moan. She checked her clothes and, seeing they hadn't been touched, sighed in relief.
She looked around the cave and realized she was alone. Thanks to Xiao Tian's pill, she no longer felt numb and could move, though her Dou Qi was still sealed.
She tried to stand but, being too weak, stumbled and sat back down.
"Whoosh!" Suddenly, a streak of light flew in—it was Xiao Tian.
"You're awake," Xiao Tian smiled. "Are you hungry? Have some fruit first." He summoned some fruits and placed them beside her. "Now, I'll grill some fish."
Xiao Tian summoned the Green Lotus Core Flame and started grilling fish.
"Thank you," Yun Yun said.
"No need to thank me," Xiao Tian replied. "You came to the Amethyst Winged Lion King for the Amethyst Spirit Crystal to help your disciple, right?"
"Yes," Yun Yun nodded. "Alchemist King Gu He recently found a recipe that can greatly enhance cultivation speed, and the main ingredient is the Amethyst Spirit Crystal."
She looked at Xiao Tian and asked, "Are you going to stop me?"
"These are matters between the younger generation. I won't interfere much," Xiao Tian said confidently. "Besides, I trust my alchemy skills. Nalan Yanran has no chance of winning."
Although Xiao Yan didn't have the Flame Mantra in this life, he had various elixirs, especially the Yang Yuan Dan, which sped up his cultivation even faster than in the original story. In terms of techniques and Dou Skills, Yun Lan Sect might train Nalan Yanran, but Xiao Yan had the instructors at Jia Nan Academy. Xiao Tian didn't think Xiao Yan would be inferior to her.
Yun Yun glanced at Xiao Tian, "You're quite confident."
"Of course," Xiao Tian replied.
(End of Chapter