Battle Through the Heavens: I confronted Xiao Yan, and he begged me to be his elder brother.

Chapter 3 Speculation, Battle Qi Test

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Back in his room, Xiao Yan could no longer suppress the shock he felt and took deep breaths to calm himself.

Traveler?

People like yourself?

From birth until now, Xiao Yan has always believed that he is a unique transmigrator.

Why would the other party seek out a time traveler?

A question arose in Xiao Yan's mind. He was torn between the fear that his secret would be discovered and the worry that he would miss his opportunity.

Limited by Wutan City, Xiao Yan's current vision is not high; the Dou Wang is already a powerful existence that he can only look up to from afar.

So, this powerful figure came to Wutan City in order to find the transmigrator?

even!

To be able to bring out even Earth-rank combat techniques and cultivation methods, how incredibly arrogant must they be?

To be honest, Xiao Yan was already tempted to volunteer himself and trade for something!

No, no!

But Xiao Yan quickly rejected this idea.

As the saying goes, "When fellow villagers meet, they'll stab each other in the back!"

Xiao Yan knew that it was not a good habit to assume malicious intent about others!

However, the huge gap between the two sides required him to remain extremely cautious.

After all, he's not just a teenager on the outside; he has a mature soul hidden inside!

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Xiao Yan rested his chin on his hand, gazing ahead, lost in thought.

A moment later, his eyes lit up; he had a plan!

As night falls, the city of Utan is brightly lit.

In a dimly lit alleyway directly opposite the Mittel Auction House, a somewhat malnourished-looking boy stood trembling before a figure shrouded in a black robe.

"Have you remembered everything I said?" A deep, hoarse voice came from inside the black robe.

The boy replied in a trembling voice, "I...I remember. But is it really safe? I heard the other party is at least a Dou Wang (Battle King). What if I anger him...?"

The man in black robes spoke in a deep voice, interrupting the boy's attempt to continue, saying:

"Think of your father! If you do this for me, I'll give you money to buy medicine, and your father will be able to pull through. Do you want to watch your father die?!"

Upon hearing this, the boy's expression changed, revealing a resolute look.

"I hope you keep your word!" Gazing at the man in black, the young man took a deep breath and said, then resolutely turned and walked towards the Mittel Auction House.

The man in black robes hid in the shadows, slightly raising his head, revealing a half-face that appeared somewhat youthful.

As he watched the boy being led inside, his breathing became rapid and his heart pounded.

……

Inside the auction house, Hun Cang was awakened and, upon learning that someone had come to answer his questions, he was jolted awake and suddenly became fully alert.

Is it Xiao Yan who has arrived?

He arrived at the reception hall and paused for a moment when his gaze fell on the boy.

This is not Xiao Yan!

Looking at the boy's malnourished appearance, Hun Cang was quite certain, but he didn't show it. He waved his hand, dismissing the auction house staff, and then asked the boy:

Do you know the answer to that question?

The young man looked at Hun Cang, and was first taken aback by the other's youthful appearance, then his eyes involuntarily filled with envy.

Clearly, he was thinking that if he also possessed talent and became a Battle King at such a young age, he wouldn't have had to take such a huge risk just to pay for his father's medicine...

Coming to his senses, he noticed that Hun Cang looked somewhat displeased, seemingly because he hadn't answered. He quickly nodded and said, "Yes."

Hun Cang's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Then tell me..."

"The first question is, odd changes but even remains the same, and the sign depends on the quadrant."

"The second question is..."

The boy's voice was hesitant; he would glance at Hun Cang's expression after each sentence before daring to continue.

After speaking intermittently for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he finally finished reciting everything the man in black robes had asked him to memorize.

At this moment, the boy looked at Hun Cang uneasily, his fingers unconsciously twisting together.

"Are you Chinese too?" Hun Cang suddenly asked.

The boy's vision went black; he was completely stunned!

Chinese? What kind of person? I'm from Wutan City in the Gama Empire...

"As expected, you were lying to me! Confess honestly, did you make that up yourself, or did you hear it from somewhere? If you don't tell the truth, I'll kill you!!"

Having observed the boy's reaction and formed some guesses, Hun Cang deliberately threatened him fiercely.

Pfft!

Being an ordinary person, the boy was overwhelmed by the slight aura of a Dou Wang revealed by Hun Cang, coupled with the difference in their status and the threat of death, and immediately knelt down.

He knelt on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, and said, "My lord, spare me! My lord, spare me! I didn't make this up; someone paid me to say it. If you don't believe me, I can take you to find that person outside!!"

Faced with life and death, the young man made a decisive choice and betrayed the man in black without hesitation!

A test?

Hun Cang smiled slightly, secretly marveling at how cautious this fellow villager was!

His gaze fell on the boy, and he waved his hand. The boy was horrified to find that a strange force lifted him up, leaving him unsure of what to do with his hands and feet. He stared uneasily at the Soul Cang in front of him.

Hun Cang said, "You've been tricked! However, that person did have one thing in common: I can give you a Qi Gathering Powder. But you have to pass on a message for me."

"My lord, please give your orders." Upon learning that he could survive and that he would receive a Qi-gathering powder, a look of joy flashed across the young man's face.

Hun Cang pondered for a moment and said, "We are both wanderers in this world, why should we need to have known each other before?"

The boy didn't understand, so he repeated it twice to make sure he remembered it. Then he took the Qi-gathering powder, bowed, and left the auction house.

……

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In the alley.

After giving the money to the other party and watching them leave, Xiao Yan murmured with a complex expression, "We're both in the same boat..."

After watching for a moment, Xiao Yan ultimately lacked the courage to step into the auction house and turned to leave.

However, he was unaware that a gaze was fixed on him from the darkness above the auction house.

Only after Xiao Yan's figure disappeared at the end of the street did Hun Cang withdraw his gaze and smile with slight relief.

"He should understand what that means... It's okay, I can wait! Whether it's the battle qi test or Nalan Yanran annuling the engagement, you'll come begging to me eventually!!"

……

The next day.

The Xiao Family Square was bustling with activity; today was the annual testing day.

The younger generation sat down in a lively atmosphere and chatted among themselves.

The test began quickly.

One by one, they were called up to the stage, and then came down with different expressions.

"Next, Xiao Yan."

When the middle-aged man called out the name, the audience fell silent, and all eyes turned to a young man in the back.

Xiao Yan walked onto the stage and reached out to touch the pitch-black magic stone tablet.

A moment later...

"Xiao Yan, Dou Qi, Level 3!"

"Level: Low-level!"

The middle-aged man next to him glanced at the magic stone tablet and read it out loudly in a nonchalant tone.

Instantly, sounds of disdainful laughter and regretful sighs came from all around.

Xiao Yan glanced at those people, a self-deprecating smile playing on his lips, not even noticing that his fingernails had dug into his palm from the force of his grip.

As they walked out of the crowd, Xiao Xun'er saw him like this and couldn't help but call out, "Brother Xiao Yan..."

however.

As if he hadn't heard, Xiao Yan left directly.

Back in his room, gazing at the black robe hanging on the rack, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered, his expression shifting before finally hardening. He reached out, picked it up, and left the Xiao family.

(End of this chapter)