“Three years ago, the reason you lost your fighting spirit was not because you lost the ability to cultivate fighting spirit, but because he continuously absorbed your fighting spirit in the ring. Every time you tried to cultivate, he would suck away your fighting spirit, turning you into a waste in the eyes of others.”

Xu Zong said with a smile.

Xiao Yan’s anger was evident from the beginning, and it grew even stronger as he listened. He glared straight at the white-haired old man.

“So it was you, an old troublemaker! I wondered why I suddenly lost my fighting spirit. It turns out you were secretly scheming! Do you know how I spent these three years? I was insulted every day. Give me back my fighting spirit!”

“He definitely knew all along, but he just didn’t show himself, letting you be ridiculed!”

Xu Zong laughed even more joyfully, whispering to Xiao Yan on the side.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan became even angrier.

“Cough cough, I admit that I was wrong in this matter. I will naturally compensate you.”

The Medicine Elder coughed heavily, his face filled with embarrassment.

As a respected Medicine Sovereign, it was indeed very shameful for him to do such a thing. What was even more embarrassing was that he didn’t reveal it himself in the end, but was exposed by Xu Zong, giving Xiao Yan a bad impression that “this old man definitely has no intention of telling the truth and apologizing.”

“Since you want compensation, look at my disciple. He has the potential of a Fighting Emperor! How about this, I’ll let you take advantage of it. Accept my disciple as your apprentice and teach him the art of pill refining.”

Xu Zong raised his chin, looking as if he had taken a great advantage.

Her purpose in coming to Utan City was not just to break off the engagement; the Medicine Elder was the most crucial. He had many things she wanted, and the best choice to make him hand over those things was to bind him and Xiao Yan together. She didn’t have the talent to become a pill refiner herself, so she couldn’t bind the Medicine Elder.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was stunned.

What potential as a Fighting Emperor? He just treated it as a joke.

But why should he become this old man’s disciple?

The Medicine Elder’s eyes widened.

What the hell, potential as a Fighting Emperor? Do you have eyes?

And why did you take all the benefits?

Even if I accept him as my disciple, why do all the good feelings fall on you?

“Hmph, I, Yao Chen, will not accept an ordinary talent as my disciple!”

“Give me back my fighting spirit!”

“…”

Yao Chen was about to pretend and salvage his dignity, but he was choked by Xiao Yan’s words.

“Disciple, this Medicine Elder Yao Chen is a Dou Zun-level powerhouse!”

Xu Zong’s eyes turned, and he complimented with admiration on his face.

“More importantly, his pill refining skills are extremely brilliant, surpassing the entire Dou Qi continent. He is hailed as the number one pill refiner in Zhongzhou Continent, with astonishing talent and rare abilities. It is your honor to be his disciple!”

“So powerful?”

Xiao Yan’s body trembled again.

He was also a shrewd person. Seeing Xu Zong’s attitude, he immediately understood and respectfully treated Yao Chen, even restraining his emotions.

“Please accept me as your disciple, Elder Yao Chen, and teach me the art of pill refining!”

Yao Chen’s expression became more natural.

“Elder Yao Chen, you have been with Xiao Yan for three years. You should know his character and understand his talent. He is very suitable to inherit your mantle.”

Xu Zong paused for a moment before smiling.

“Most importantly, don’t you want to restore your physical body?”

“This kid’s talent is indeed remarkable.”

Yao Chen’s expression slightly changed.

This was not just a polite remark. Xiao Yan’s talent was indeed good, especially his temperament. Although he was a bit impulsive like a youth, after enduring three years of hardship, he became much more stable than his peers. Moreover, he was not like Han Feng, who was treacherous and untrustworthy.

Xu Zong gave a signal to Xiao Yan.

“Disciple, pay respects to Master!”

Xiao Yan immediately understood and knelt down, performing a standard ceremony to pay respects to his master.

“Well, after all, I owe you a favor. Since that’s the case, I will accept you as my disciple!”

Yao Chen reluctantly adjusted his posture and agreed.

He had his own thoughts. He was not satisfied with just being a soul. He still yearned to restore his physical body and seek revenge against that traitor.

But he couldn’t do all these things alone; he needed an apprentice.

He had wanted to accept Xiao Yan as his disciple from the beginning, but he didn’t expect Xu Zong to take the lead and put him in a passive position. It was a matter of face. Now that both of them were willing to give him a way out and save face, he naturally agreed.

“Little girl, do you mind if I teach him?”

Yao Chen glanced at Xu Zong. This little girl was young but very cunning, which made him quite resistant.

“I don’t mind at all.”

Xu Zong said indifferently.

“You teach him fighting spirit and pill refining, and I’ll teach him the art of soul cultivation. We won’t interfere with each other.”

“You are quite open-minded.”

Yao Chen nodded slightly. This arrangement couldn’t be better.

Xiao Yan laughed so much that his teeth were about to show.Unexpectedly, in just two days, he had consecutively worshipped two extremely powerful teachers. One was a peerless genius who had reached the Dou Huang Realm at such a young age and possessed a lost soul cultivation method. The other was the number one alchemist on the continent, a Dou Zun-level powerhouse! It was truly magical!

With his own talent, he had nothing to fear from now on.

He felt like he could laugh out loud in his dreams tonight, what should he do?

He was destined to stand at the pinnacle of the Jia Ma Empire!

“Little girl, tell me honestly, are you really from the Soul Hall?”

“Pharmacist Yao, you’re overthinking. If I really were from the Soul Hall, I would have already captured you instead of arguing with you here.”

“That makes sense.”

Pharmacist Yao nodded slightly.

He was well aware of the style of the Soul Hall. They always spoke with a sinister tone and had the aura of a villain as soon as they appeared. However, this girl had a clear and transparent aura, although her thoughts were too deep, she didn’t have the eerie aura that the Soul Hall exuded.

Of course, he didn’t completely believe it and still remained cautious of Xu Zong. Once bitten, twice shy.

But at this moment, his soul power was indeed very weak, and he might not be Xu Zong’s opponent. It would be best if they didn’t have to resort to violence.

“In that case, what about the Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva that was mentioned in the hall earlier?”

Putting his worries aside for now, Pharmacist Yao’s mind became active again as he looked at Xu Zong and asked tentatively.

He had been paying attention to the situation near the Xiao family these days. When he heard the name Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva from the black-robed person, his heart skipped a beat, and he unconsciously emitted a soul fluctuation.

When he encountered a great calamity in the past and was betrayed by his beloved disciple Han Feng, not only did he lose his body, but his soul was also severely damaged. Now, he urgently needed some treasures that could restore his soul power.

And the Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva was one of the best medicinal materials for restoring soul power. Its roots could refine a kind of liquid medicine that could restore his soul power to the Dou Zong level with just one plant!

When he heard that there was Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva nearby, he unintentionally emitted a soul fluctuation.

He immediately realized what had happened and quickly restrained his soul, but unfortunately, Xu Zong’s aura immediately appeared in the surroundings. He immediately understood that the black-robed person was a trap set by Xu Zong to lure him out.

Since he had already been exposed, he had no choice but to come out of the ring and lay everything out in the open.

At this moment, since the two of them had temporarily put aside their conflicts, he had to bring up the Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva again.

“Speaking of the Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva, I also happen to have something I want to consult Pharmacist Yao about.”

Xu Zong also smiled and looked at Pharmacist Yao.

“Pharmacist Yao has refined countless pills in his life. I wonder if you have any prescriptions that can help restore the origin of demonic beasts?”

“Why, do you want it?”

Pharmacist Yao glanced at her and curled his lips slightly.

He knew that Xu Zong wanted to make a deal with him.

“What level of demonic beast is it?”

He pondered for a moment, and since he wouldn’t lose out, he decided to make this deal with Xu Zong and asked in return.

“It’s probably at the fifth or sixth rank.”

Xu Zong was slightly taken aback. He was indeed a little unsure about this question and thought for a while before answering.

“In that case, it’s easy. I have a prescription called the Vitality-Restoring Pill, which is very effective for demonic beasts below the sixth rank. Take it!”

Pharmacist Yao took out a prescription from his storage ring and handed it to Xu Zong.

Xu Zong took a look and immediately felt relieved. It was just a fifth-grade pill, and the medicinal materials were relatively easy to collect.

“Please help me refine this pill, Pharmacist Yao.”

“You little girl, why are you pushing your luck?”

Pharmacist Yao’s face immediately darkened, and he said discontentedly.

“Pharmacist Yao, the value of the Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva is not comparable to a fifth-grade pill, right? Moreover, this is not a very precious prescription. It is only useful for demonic beasts and not for human cultivation.”

However, Xu Zong confidently held the prescription between his fingers and shook it.

“You’re quite eloquent. Whoever falls for you deserves to be unlucky!”

Pharmacist Yao waved his hand and sighed.

“Alright, alright, bring me the medicinal materials, and I will personally refine the pill for you!”

“Thank you!”

Xu Zong immediately smiled happily.

“A few months ago, the old patriarch of the Nalan family in the Jia Ma Empire went into the Beast Mountain Range and picked a Seven Illusionary Green Spirit Saliva. However, he was accidentally bitten by an Iron Brand Poison Mark Python and was poisoned. The entire country is currently searching for someone with an Exotic Fire to help him detoxify. Although the poison is fierce, it shouldn’t be a problem for Pharmacist Yao.”

“Iron Brand Poison Mark Python?”

Pharmacist Yao nodded slightly.

The Iron Brand Poison Mark Python was extremely venomous. Although it was only a fifth-rank demonic beast, it could poison a sixth-rank demonic beast to death. Only an Exotic Fire could remove the poison.

But for him, it was indeed extremely simple.

“Nalan family?”

Xiao Yan, who had been listening for a while, suddenly had a complicated expression.

The Xiao family and the Nalan family in the imperial capital had a deep connection. It was to the extent that he and the current heiress of the Nalan family, Nalan Yanran, were engaged by their grandfathers even before they were born.It was said that Nalan Yanran was also a prodigy, stepping into the realm of fighters at the age of twelve. Xiao Yan didn’t think much of it, after all, he had become a fighter at the age of eleven, surpassing Nalan Yanran in excellence.

However, he lost all his talents three years ago and became a well-known waste, while Nalan Yanran had made rapid progress since then. It was said that she had now become a powerful spirit fighter, her name echoing throughout the entire Gama Empire, even neighboring countries were spreading the name of this unparalleled genius!

The relationship between him and Nalan Yanran suddenly became extremely awkward.

A dragon does not live with a snake, a waste of a husband and a prodigious wife, no matter how you look at it, they just don’t seem to fit together.

So far, the Nalan family had not come to dissolve the marriage, which was a relief to Xiao Yan. He didn’t know whether they could accept him as a waste of a son-in-law, or they simply didn’t care about the marriage contract.

(End of Chapter)