Eternal madness

Chapter 186 The Pressure Remains Immense
"A ninth-grade Xuan Dan master? I understand." Xiao Li nodded.

The old patriarch of Danta stood up: "I hope you can use your strength to persuade those little guys. If I go to talk to them in person, the effect will not be very good."

They've become dependent on me, wanting me to take charge of everything. Use your alchemy skills to wake them up, Xiao Li! Good luck!

The old patriarch of Danta tossed a special badge to Xiao Li.

"This is the badge that allows you to contact me. Once you've 'subdued' the little guys in Little Danta, remember to let me know so I can come and watch the fun. I'm off."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower then disappeared without a trace; this is the mark of a true powerhouse.

"You're under a lot of pressure, aren't you?" Xiao Kong said as he came to Xiao Li's side.

"It is indeed very large. I already guessed that the Imperial Clan was despicable, but I didn't expect them to be this despicable. The Dou Di bloodline is nothing but a breeding ground for garbage." Xiao Li sneered, not caring whether he was being hypocritical or not, and started to criticize.

Xiao Kong's lips twitched. Xiao Li had even cursed him out, but Xiao Kong felt that Xiao Li was right. Something as convenient as the Dou Di bloodline would indeed breed a lot of trash.

"I should continue to focus on cultivation. I thought that the Xiao Clan would be much safer after giving away the Ancient Emperor Jade, but it turns out that it's not really safe. At least those imperial clans will never have a peaceful day in the Central Plains."

"Ancestor, what do you think about us wiping out several imperial clans in the future?" Xiao Li asked Xiao Kong.

Xiao Kong was taken aback, then looked at Xiao Li carefully: "Are you a member of our Xiao clan or the Soul clan? You're talking like those Soul brats."

"Don't worry, we don't need to do this kind of thing. Knowing the Soul Emperor's nature, he's definitely plotting this. I have a feeling several imperial clans are going to be in trouble."

Xiao Li nodded. Indeed, the Soul Clan really did wipe out several imperial clans, which could be considered eliminating a scourge. However, the Soul Clan itself was the biggest scourge, making them difficult to deal with.

"By the way, Ancestor, when will you be able to recover to your peak strength? I have a feeling that things aren't very safe right now," Xiao Li asked.

"It might take several decades. Breaking through from the late stage of a six-star Dou Sheng to a seven-star Dou Sheng is a hurdle. Fortunately, I don't have a bottleneck. I just need time to accumulate Dou Qi. It will probably take me about five years to recover to the early stage of a seven-star Dou Sheng."

I can't say for sure what will happen next. Let's take it slow. These things can't be rushed. It would be best if you could improve your alchemy skills, and if you could refine a ninth-grade Xuan Dan.

"If you refine that Qiankun Tracing Origin Pill to the ninth-grade Profound Pill level, it should be able to directly restore me to the eight-star Dou Sheng level. So, you'll have to work hard yourself." Xiao Kong patted Xiao Li on the shoulder and said.

"I will strive to reach the ninth rank in alchemy within ten years!" Xiao Li said with a determined look in his eyes.

. . . . . .

Gama Empire, Wutan City, Xiao Family

"Brother Xiao Yan, what are you looking at?" Xiao Xun'er came to Xiao Yan's side. Because Xiao Yan nurtured Xiao Xun'er's meridians every night, Xiao Xun'er had a certain fondness for Xiao Yan, and the two became friends in this way.

Xiao Yan was the first friend Xiao Xun'er made in the Xiao family.

"Ah, Nizi is here. I'm reading the Complete Guide to Alchemy. My second grandfather said I have the aptitude to become an alchemist and that I can become one in the future, and a high-ranking one at that."

Xiao Yan carefully perused the knowledge about alchemy. He stopped completely and sometimes even read the book by lamplight. Xiao Yan knew how noble alchemists were on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Really? Brother Xiao Yan will become an alchemist? That's wonderful! Then Xun'er congratulates Brother Xiao Yan in advance." Xiao Xun'er said with surprise. She never expected that her Brother Xiao Yan would have such talent.

"They're still far from it. They just have talent. In the entire Xiao family, apart from Second Grandfather, only Aunt Xiao Wan has the talent of an alchemist. Last year, at the Alchemist Conference of the Jia Ma Empire..."

Grandpa secretly took my aunt to participate in a competition, and my aunt successfully refined a grade three pill. My aunt was only thirteen years old when she was able to refine a grade three pill!
Last year's Alchemist Conference was won by a man named Gu He. It is said that he participated in the competition while adhering to the age limit, and his creation of a Grade 4 pill shocked the capital.

It is said that several families in the Gama Empire, including the royal family, are trying to win him over.

Xiao Yan longed to become an alchemist, wondering when he could become one himself.

"I believe in Brother Xiao Yan; he will definitely become a great alchemist!" Xiao Xun'er encouraged.

"Little Yanzi!"

"Little Yanzi." Two voices came, and Xiao Yan looked up to see Xiao Ding and Xiao Li.

"Big brother, second brother!"

Xiao Li strode over to Xiao Yan's side, hooked his arm around his neck, and ruffled Xiao Yan's hair with his large hand: "Little Yan, have you missed your second brother? Oh dear, you've reached the fourth level of Dou Qi? How about we spar a bit?"

Xiao Ding stood with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face. Then he looked at Xiao Xun'er, his pupils contracted slightly, but he did not show anything.

"Xun'er is here too. Is she here to play with Xiao Yanzi?" Xiao Ding said with a smile.

“Yes, Brother Xiao Ding,” Xiao Xun’er replied with a smile.

Xiao Ding didn't say much. As the eldest in his generation, he naturally knew something, but he didn't reveal anything. Since his grandfather and second grandfather didn't say anything, he didn't need to say anything either.

"By the way, Xiao Yan, your father has something to discuss with you this time. He and your grandfather want to take you to the capital." Xiao Ding said to Xiao Yan.

"The capital? What would we do in the capital?" Xiao Yan parried Xiao Li's attacks.

"There's a flaw!" Xiao Li suddenly punched Xiao Yan in the face, knocking him to the ground.

"Ah! Second Brother, you ambushed me!" Xiao Yan cried out, covering his face.

"Hehe, sorry, there were too many flaws." Xiao Li chuckled, touching his nose.

Xiao Xun'er, standing to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled.

"What are you doing in the capital, big brother?" Xiao Yan asked Xiao Ding, covering his face.

Xiao Ding glanced at Xiao Xun'er and then said, "You can ask your father about that. I don't know either."

"Okay." Xiao Yan stretched and called out to Xiao Xun'er, "Little girl, I'm going to check on Father. I'll play with you when I get back."

"I understand, Brother Xiao Yan." Although Xiao Xun'er was somewhat reluctant, she dared not show it.

Xiao Zhan's house
"Father, what's the matter? Are you going to the capital? Grandpa's here too." Xiao Yan pushed open the door and saw Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "We need to go to the Nalan family in the capital."

"The Nalan family? Why?" Xiao Yan was completely confused.

Xiao Lin patted Xiao Yan's head: "Yan'er doesn't know yet, but back then, Grandpa had a good relationship with the old man Nalan Jie from the Nalan family, so he arranged a marriage between them."

"That old fellow Nalan Jie has a granddaughter who was born on the same day as you, so she's considered your betrothed. We'll go to the Nalan family for a visit this time."

"Fiancée?" Xiao Yan's lips twitched. 'Are there still arranged marriages? But the Nalan family is one of the three great families of the Jia Ma Empire, so that girl should be pretty enough. Hopefully, she's not some ugly duckling!'

"Yan'er, this is for you." Xiao Zhan's wife, Bai Xinya, placed the antique ring on Xiao Yan's hand.

"Mother, what is this?" Xiao Yan looked at the ancient-looking ring in his hand.

"I don't know either. It was passed down to me by your maternal grandmother. Your second grandfather said it's an antique with considerable collectible value. I can't give you anything else, so I'm giving this to you. Your birthday is coming up soon, and I'm giving this to you as your birthday present."

Bai Xinya gently stroked Xiao Yan's head and said softly.

"Hehe, thank you, Mom."

Xiao Yan chuckled, and as everyone enjoyed the warm moment, a wisp of white light suddenly flashed from the ancient ring in Xiao Yan's hand.

(End of this chapter)