In less than a month after the Blood Coagulation Powder was released, the Xiao clan had taken over seventy percent of the healing medicine market in Wu Tan City. The enormous profits caused the Xiao clan to be in a festive mood. The somewhat sparse courtyard from a while ago was now filled with an endless stream of people, just like a bustling market.
Compared to the Xiao Clan's jubilation, the Jia Lie Clan was gloomy. Due to their recent profiteering, they had incurred the disgust of many mercenaries. Furthermore, the Xiao Clan's Blood Coagulation Powder was much more effective than the Rejuvenation Powder. As a result, the Jia Lie Clan's healing medicine business had been suppressed by the Xiao Clan to the point of being unable to move. If it wasn't for the fact that the Xiao Clan's daily supply of healing medicine was limited, the Jia Lie Clan would have been left with nothing but soup.
Although the healing medicine industry had shrunk, the profits from it were still not small. However, the biggest headache for the Jia Lie Clan was the large amount of medicinal ingredients needed to refine the medicine.
The Primer Auction House, which was the largest resource storehouse in the city, had already refused to cooperate with them. The Jia Lie clan was also gnashing their teeth in hatred towards this kind of medicinal ingredient blockade. However, no matter how great the anger in their hearts was, they did not dare to force the Primer Auction House. It should be known that the backer of the Primer Auction House was a powerful faction that could be ranked at the top of the Jia Ma Empire. A small clan like him from Wu Tan City did not have the ability to provoke them.
The path of the auction house was no longer feasible. Helpless, the Jia Lie Clan could only use a price several times higher than the market price to buy all the medicinal herb shops in Wu Tan City. However, this was only a temporary measure. After all, these medicinal herb shops did not have the ability to supply such a huge demand for a long time.
Moreover, the most important point was that everyone in Wu Tan City could see the anger and killing intent between the Xiao Clan and the Jia Lie Clan. If they helped the Jia Lie Clan now, they would undoubtedly offend the Xiao Clan. Therefore, after selling the medicinal herbs to the Jia Lie Clan for the first time, many medicinal herb shops did not dare to sell them on a large scale. This made the Jia Lie Clan even worse.
As a result, the Jia Lie Clan's source of medicinal ingredients in Wu Tan City had been cut off by nearly eight levels. The remaining two levels were far from enough to meet the needs of refining healing medicine. As a result, the Jia Lie Clan, who had no choice but to purchase medicinal ingredients from other cities at a high price, had barely resolved the crisis of insufficient medicinal ingredients. However, because of this, the Jia Lie Clan's profits had once again shrunk greatly. If it wasn't for the support of the profits from the healing medicine, the Jia Lie Clan would have been able to…He was probably already facing bankruptcy.
In the current Wu Tan City, the Xiao family was borrowing the east wind of the healing medicine to skyrocket in status. It even faintly overshadowed the momentum of the other two big families.
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Xiao Yan was walking on the streets of the noisy market. Behind him were seven to eight burly men wearing the Xiao clan's guard uniform. There were four or more golden stars on the chests of these large men without exception. Clearly, these large men possessed the strength of a four star Dou Zhe.
The human flow on the main street was quite turbulent. Many fierce mercenaries, whose bodies emitted a bloody smell, gave a kind smile to this young man. Occasionally, some of them who were slightly familiar with him would laugh and tease him,"Little Owner, are you here to search for a street again?"
Every time he was addressed this way, Xiao Yan would helplessly pull his lips and let out a low sigh. Half a month ago, Xiao Zhan had suddenly thrown him to manage this market, euphemistically calling him: Training. The Xiao clan had a debate about Xiao Zhan's actions. To manage a market at the age of ten was something that had never happened in the Xiao clan. However, in the end, on account of Xiao Yan's current status, some people could only agree. Thus, Xiao Yan, who had been resting well at home, was thrown over.
Although the market was very large, Xiao Yan was somewhat gratified that managing the market was not too tiring. He threw some of the complicated street division and the discussion of the prices of the merchants in the prime areas to the old butler that his father had specially sent to him. Every day, he would occasionally bring a group of large men to search the streets and manage the safety issues in the market. He lived a peaceful and carefree life.
Xiao Yan appeared to be calm and indifferent, but he really liked to discuss with the mercenaries about the exciting adventures they had when they were doing missions, the strange Magical Beasts, and the Qi Methods left behind by the predecessors in certain mountain caves. All of these stimulated the risk taking factor in Xiao Yan's bones until it became boiling hot. He wished that he could drill into those remote mountains and search for those mysterious and powerful Qi Methods and Dou Techniques.
Xiao Yan's age was a little young and his delicate and pretty face was not easy to cause others to have a bad impression of him. Additionally, this fellow would take out a limited amount of healing medicine from his bosom every time he was in the mood to talk. Therefore, this caused those forthright and forthright mercenaries to have a good impression of him. As time passed, the rate of old customers turning their heads to Xiao Yan's market was the highest among the few markets of the Xiao clan.
Recalling the events of the past half a month, Xiao Yan smiled with some emotion. He did not have many days left. At the very most, he would have to follow Yao Lao out to train in another month. In the future, it was likely that he would not return for a year or two.
Xiao Yan threw away the melancholy in his heart and raised his head. A somewhat wretched thin and small shadow suddenly and quickly passed through the crowd.
Xiao Yan paused his footsteps as he eyed this skinny man in ordinary clothes. He smiled and said,"Crewe, why are you here instead of doing your great fortune?”
The wretched looking man in front of him was a famous cheat in the market. Er, in other words, a thief. Xiao Yan did not indulge in wild thoughts and completely get rid of this kind of profession that grew in the shadows. He clearly understood in his heart that everything had a positive side and a negative side. Although this kind of profession was looked down upon by others, their information was extremely well-informed. No matter where something happened in Wu Tan City, they would be able to know a little.
"Hehe, Young Master." Smiling obsequiously at Xiao Yan, the skinny man called Ke Lu said with a charming smile,"This lowly one has come to inform you. Just now, I received word from my subordinate that Miss Xun Er and the others were being harassed by an unknown man at the outskirts of the market. This lowly one has hurriedly come over.”
"Oh, that's right. Jia Lie Ao of the Jia Lie Clan is also among them. It seems like he knows that guy in mourning clothes.”
Hearing that Xun Er was being taken advantage of, Xiao Yan immediately felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He turned his head slightly and softly said,"Xiao Li, call everyone over!”
"Yes, sir!" A large man replied respectfully. Then, he quickly turned around and ran into the inner part of the market.
"Lead the way." Turning his head, Xiao Yan raised his chin toward Ke Lu and spoke in a faint voice.
Seeing Xiao Yan's expression suddenly change, Cru hurriedly nodded his head. He did not dare to utter any nonsense and hurriedly led the way.
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Liu Xi was very excited right now, and the source of his excitement was the girl in green standing not far away from him.
The young lady was dressed elegantly. Her delicate little face had not been added with any makeup, and it was natural. Her smooth black hair was casually tied up by a short green scarf, just reaching her waist. When the breeze blew, her black hair fluttered, stirring people's hearts.
At the young lady's small waist, which could not be held, was a light purple belt, which outlined her graceful curves to the fullest. Even the gazes of passers-by could not help but secretly sweep at her waist. They secretly thought in their hearts, if they could hold such a small waist in their arms, what kind of enjoyment would that be?
Liu Xi's face was heated as he looked at the young lady. Due to his excitement, his hands trembled slightly. The elegant young lady in front of him was completely different from the women he had played with in the past. Her refined temperament, which was like a green lotus, caused Liu Xi, who loved his daughter as much as his life, to wish that he could immediately snatch her into his hands.
Liu Xi glanced at Xiao Ning who was knocked to the ground by his palm and smiled,"Protecting a flower requires some ability. You're still a little lacking.”
After being mocked by Liu Xi, Xiao Ning's face turned red. He glared at Liu Xi with bloodshot eyes, gnashing his teeth as if he wanted to rush up and bite him.
"Desolate Ning, come back, you're no match for him.”Xiao Yu's face was a little icy cold. She took a step forward and softly chided.
Desolate Ning gritted his teeth and weighed the strength of both sides. He could only retreat unwillingly. He felt so ashamed in front of the girl he liked.
Liu Xi's gaze swept over Xiao Yu's body. In the end, his gaze brightened slightly as it paused on the latter's sexy long legs. He could not help but praise,"Another top-grade woman. Looks like my luck today is really not bad.”
"Ke ke, big brother Liu Xi, they are all members of the Xiao clan. This woman is called Xiao Yu. However, her surname is Zi and she is too hot.”Jia Lie Ao, who was followed by a group of burly men, came forward with a smile and said with a wretched smile.
"Hehe, the spicier it is, the more delicious it is." Liu Xi's gaze once again shifted to the green-robed girl who had yet to speak. His eyes emitted a green light,""This girl, what's her name?”
Seeing that Liu Xi actually had designs on the person he liked, the corner of Jia Lie Ao's mouth twitched slightly. After cursing this bastard in his heart, he helplessly replied: "Her name is Xiao Xun Er."
"Good name." Nodding his head with a smile, Liu Xi no longer spoke nonsense with Jia Lie Ao. He took two steps forward and pretended to be a gentleman,"I am Liu Xi. I wonder if I can invite the two young ladies to stroll around the market? Haha, if there's anything in the market that the two young ladies like, feel free to count it on me.”As he said that, Liu Xi's arm slightly moved away, revealing the professional badge on his chest as if he was showing off.
On the badge was an ancient medicinal cauldron. On the surface of the medicinal cauldron, a silver ripple reflected a strange light under the illumination of the sun.
"Grade one alchemist?" The surrounding crowd immediately cried out involuntarily when they saw the profession badge on Liu Xi's chest. These cries of surprise also caused the smile on Liu Xi's face to become increasingly wider.
Hearing the words 'tier one alchemist,' Xiao Yu's pretty face changed slightly. However, with her surname, Zi, it was naturally impossible for her to go shopping with this shifty-looking fellow. Immediately, she coldly said,"I'm not free. Find someone else." Finishing, he pulled Xun Er with one hand and turned to leave.
Just as he turned around, a few large men drilled out from the crowd and blocked his way with lewd smiles.
Looking at the few burly men blocking her way, Xiao Yu's pretty face sank. She turned around and said coldly to Jia Lie Ao,"This is our Xiao family's territory. Aren't you a little too arrogant?”
"Haha, Xiao clan? Was he very strong? If I want to, I can easily cause your Xiao family to suffer a great loss. The Rejuvenation Powder is just a healing medicine that I casually made.”Liu Xi stroked his snow-white sleeves and said proudly.
Xiao Yu's pretty face became furious when she heard this. However, she did not curse out loud. She, who was well aware of the alchemist's strength, did not dare to speak too harshly in order to avoid causing some unnecessary trouble for the Xiao clan.
Xiao Yu might be worried about these things, but Xun Er would not care about these worries. She only knew that this human-shaped piece of trash had already delayed her time to see Xiao Yan.
Xun Er gently raised her eyes and looked at Liu Xi, who had a smug face. She opened her small mouth and spoke in a light and pleasant voice. The words that she spat out caused everyone to be stunned,"Trash is trash. Even if you put on the skin of an alchemist, you are still trash. A person like you who flaunts your ability everywhere, in Xiao Yan ge-ge's words, is a…idiot.”
The street was slightly quiet, and many people were stunned. This elegant and moving young girl was actually not inferior to others when she scolded.
Xiao Yu was similarly stunned as she looked at Xun Er beside her. A long while later, she helplessly curled her mouth and said,"I told you long ago that you would be contaminated by that little bastard…"
The smile on Liu Xi's face, who was originally not open-minded, gradually disappeared after being mocked by Xun Er in public. He said in a dark and solemn voice,"In all these years, you're the first person who dares to speak to me like this.”
"What a…silly dialogue."
Her small hand rubbed her smooth forehead. Xun Er was almost certain that if the person in front of her was not an idiot, then he should have thought too highly of himself.
"Jia Lie Ao, do it. I wanted to use proper methods, but unfortunately, she didn't appreciate it.”Liu Xi waved his hand with a dark and solemn face as he spoke in a cold voice.
"Uh…" Jia Lie Ao was startled and scratched his head with a headache."What is this guy thinking? What his father said was indeed true. Other than being able to refine medicine, he was simply useless. Damn it, how could such a person become an alchemist?”
Sighing, Jia Lie Ao could only laugh dryly: "Big brother Liu Xi, our Jia Lie Clan cannot afford to offend the Xiao Clan.”
"Xiao Clan?" Liu Xi sneered and said disdainfully,""As long as I can obtain her, I will help you destroy the Xiao clan. Other than the Spring Rejuvenation Powder, I can refine two or three other medicinal pills. If I can refine them, I guarantee that the Xiao clan will return to its previous state.”
Hearing this, Jia Lie Ao was once again stunned. He never thought that this guy would reveal his true identity so easily. While secretly rejoicing in his heart, he once again sighed and wondered if the lower the IQ, the higher the chances of becoming an alchemist. Jia Lie Ao waved his hand,"Catch them!"
When they heard Jia Lie Ao speak, the dozen or so large men behind him immediately surrounded Xun Er and the other two with ferocious expressions.
Xiao Yu was so angry that her eyebrows stood up when she saw the other party being so arrogant. She coldly laughed and her hand pulled at her waist. A long green whip ruthlessly whipped at the large man who was rushing over. With a 'pa' sound, a long bloody scar immediately appeared on the latter's face.
Although Xiao Yu was a three star Dou Zhe, the strength of the ten plus large men on the other side was also around the Dou Zhe class. After knocking over two to three large men, Xiao Yu finally gradually fell into a disadvantage and began to dodge in a somewhat miserable manner.
Once again, he sent another burly man flying backwards while spitting out blood. Xiao Yu's face turned pale as she took a few steps back. She turned around and shouted at Xiao Ning,"Take Xun Er and go inside to call that little bastard out!”
Desolate Ning hurriedly nodded, his face suddenly changed as he shouted: "Sis, be careful!"
Hearing Xiao Ning's warning, Xiao Yu quickly turned around and saw the burly man who had been whipped by her earlier had already raised his iron fist with a ferocious expression and smashed it towards Xiao Ning's chest.
Xiao Yu's pretty face was a little green from anger when she saw that this fellow was actually so vulgar as to attack a woman's body part. Dou Qi swiftly agglomerated in her palm. She was just about to ruthlessly fan it when a black-colored shadow swiftly flashed beside her. A ferocious wind violently smashed into the large man's face. The enormous force caused the latter to slide a couple of meters back on the ground with a face full of fresh blood before slowly coming to a stop.
"You're really a scum…Beat them all!”
The young man glanced at Liu Xi and Jia Lie Ao opposite him and pursed his lips. His indifferent voice had a bit of awe-inspiring.
Hearing the young man's voice, dozens of large men holding metal rods in their hands immediately swarmed out like a pack of tigers and wolves. Their faces were filled with ferocious smiles.
Faced with the dozens of four star Dou Zhes who were holding metal rods, the ten plus guards, who had been showing off earlier, immediately had pale expressions. Before they could escape, many dark-black metal rods ruthlessly smashed at various parts of their bodies. A moment later, sharp miserable cries resounded across the entire street.
Xiao Yan coldly glanced at the ugly looking Jia Lie Ao and turned his head slightly to look at Xiao Yu, who was blushing from embarrassment and anger. He smiled and said: "Are you alright? You should have informed me beforehand that you were coming. Recently, those bastards from the Jia Lie Clan have been looking for trouble.”
This was the first time that Xiao Yan had spoken to her in such a soft and gentle manner. Xiao Yu was clearly startled. The blush on her pretty face quietly became a little more intense. She was somewhat at a loss as she randomly shifted her gaze and said,"When I came out, I met Xun Er. She said that she wanted to come over and take a look, so I accompanied her.”
Xiao Yan helplessly shook his head. His gaze jumped to the green-clothed, young lady by the side, whose face was filled with joy because of his appearance. The smile on his face became even gentler,"You were scolding me very happily just now, but don't scold me casually.”
Hearing Xiao Yan's teasing, Xun Er innocently spread out her hands. Pursing her small mouth, she laughed softly,"I didn't want to either. It's just that I really can't stand his appearance. You should know that even Xiao Yan ge-ge back then didn't dare to snatch someone on the streets.”
Being secretly counterattacked by Xun Er once, Xiao Yan laughed dryly and rubbed his head. That was the original Xiao Yan. What does it have to do with me? He shouted in his heart.
"Yo, isn't this the young master of the Xiao family? I haven't seen you for a year, and I heard that you've finally gotten rid of the title of trash?”Looking at Xiao Yan talking to the girl he liked, Jia Lie Ao's eyes twitched. Driven by jealousy, he let out a strange laugh.
"Who is he?" Liu Xi's eyes were also a little dark and cold. Xun Er, who had not looked him in the eye earlier, was now chatting and laughing with another man. This kind of blow was really difficult for the overly arrogant Zi to accept.
"Hee hee, big brother Liu Xi, this is a famous 'genius' of the Xiao clan. His name is Xiao Yan. In the past, he had trained for more than ten years and his Dou Qi had only remained at around 3 to 4 Duan Qi. However, he had recently eaten something that allowed him to jump to a 3 star Dou Zhe a few months ago.”Jia Lie Ao smiled sinisterly at Liu Xi.
"Three star Dou Zhe? "So what? You're still trash in my eyes." Liu Xi sneered.
Xun Er's small face turned slightly cold when she heard Liu Xi's words. A golden flame flashed across her limpid eyes.
Xiao Yan extended his hand and gently patted Xun Er, whose body was a little tense. He smiled faintly and shook his head. Tilting his head, he smiled and said,"Don't be angry. It's not worth it."
He looked at the white-clothed Liu Xi and randomly glanced at the alchemist badge on his chest. He smiled and said,"You should be the one who refined the 'Rejuvenation Potion', right?”
Liu Xi sneered and straightened the badge on his chest. He said proudly,"That's right, I am the alchemist that the Jia Lie Clan invited.”
Xiao Yan nodded in a sudden understanding. He smiled and said,"No wonder. Only an alchemist like you can refine such a low-level healing medicine. You really didn't let down your teacher's teachings.”
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the surrounding surrounding mercenaries immediately let out a loud laugh. After the huge profits of the Jia Lie Clan some time ago, these mercenaries also had quite a bit of resentment towards the creator of the 'Spring Rejuvenation Powder.' Now that they saw Xiao Yan actually dare to mock him in front of them, they all felt a little carefree.
The loud laughter around him caused Liu Xi's face to slowly become gloomy. His eyes stared at Xiao Yan with a dense coldness,"You're provoking some enemies that your Xiao family can't afford to offend.”
Xiao Yan was a little stunned when he heard this. He laughed bitterly and rubbed his forehead with his hand. He was really a little speechless at this top quality person who thought highly of himself. Could it be that he thought that he was the personal disciple of some Dou Di? A grade one alchemist could indeed make the Xiao Clan take him seriously. However, it would be a joke to say that they could not afford to offend him.
"Sigh, you can become an alchemist with this kind of IQ?”Sighing and shaking his head, Xiao Yan's heart was filled with sorrow as he exchanged glances with Xun Er. After conversing with Liu Xi for a while, he finally understood why Xun Er, who had the surname Zi and was gentle and gentle, was so uninterested in this fellow and even scolded him.
Xiao Yan's hand rubbed his face. He was too lazy to continue speaking nonsense with this fellow, who clearly had some problems with his intelligence. He waved his hand at the dozens of large men behind him and said with a smile,"Fight, even Master. Since they dare to cause trouble in our Xiao family's territory, then we don't have to be polite. Otherwise, we won't be laughed at by others.”
Seeing Xiao Yan's actions, Jia Lie Ao's face changed slightly. He never thought that Xiao Yan would actually dare to be serious. His eyes rolled and he sneered: "I thought you've improved a lot, but it turns out that you're still a good-for-nothing who only knows how to rely on your subordinates.”
"Don't try to goad me, it's very low-level." Xiao Yan softly replied.
"If you are willing to treat it as a provocation, then it is a provocation. A trash like you does not have the qualifications to walk together with miss Xun Er.”Jia Lie Ao mocked. A cold light flashed in his eyes as he said with ill intentions: "You should have gone through the ritual of sincerity, right? Heh, does that mean that you have no reason to reject my challenge now?”
"You are really shameless. Xiao Yan is only seventeen this year while you are already twenty-three. To think that you can even say such a challenge. If you want to play, this young lady will accompany you!”Hearing Jia Lie Ao's challenge, Xiao Yu's eyebrows rose and she swung the long whip in her hand, leaving a shallow white mark on the floor.
The corner of Jia Lie Ao's mouth twitched as he said: "You're really lucky with women. There's another woman standing up for you. Heh, you only know how to hide behind women.”
"Damn it, this pretty boy is too arrogant. Little Owner, let's help you play with him.”Looking at the aggressive Jia Lie Ao, the mercenaries who had a good relationship with Xiao Yan immediately shouted.
Seeing that his words had caused such a huge reaction, Jia Lie Ao's expression changed. His strength was only that of a three star Dou Zhe. If he had really aroused the anger of the masses, he would feel a little guilty.
Glancing at the expressionless Xiao Yan, Jia Lie Ao flicked his sleeves and sneered: "Since you don't dare to accept it, then forget it. Let's go, Big Brother Liu Xi. What's there to value in someone who doesn't even dare to accept a challenge?”
Liu Xi smiled sinisterly and nodded. His gaze lingered on Xun Er's body for a moment before fiercely glaring at Xiao Yan. He hatefully said,"Kid, just you wait. I want your Xiao family to take the initiative to send him over to me! There's no woman I can't get my hands on.”
Xun Er indifferently glanced at Liu Xi, whose face was covered in silver filth. A dense killing intent finally flashed across her eyes.
After Jia Lie Ao left, Xiao Ning immediately raised an issue,"Xiao Yan, why did you let him go just like that?"”
Hearing Xiao Ning's words, Xiao Yu glared at her brother. When she looked at Xiao Yan, she found that he was acting a little strange. "Xiao Yan ge-ge, what's wrong?" Xun Er looked strangely at the silent Xiao Yan.
Hearing Liu Xi's words, Xiao Yan's heart finally involuntarily surged with killing intent. This was the first time he had wanted to kill someone. After hearing Xun Er's question, Xiao Yan turned around and smiled,"It's okay. Let's go." After saying that, he glanced in the direction Liu Xi had walked in. Liu Xi, just wait for your death, Xiao Yan thought in his heart.
(After the next chapter, Xiao Yan's Great Space Attribute will awaken and his strength will also greatly increase.）
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