The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

After these people left, the smiling guild leader, Fa Ma, said to Xiao Xuanyuan, "Young man, I see you have a good talent for alchemy. Would you like to become my apprentice?"

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Twelve Honorary Elders

“Young man, I see you have a good talent for alchemy. Would you like to become my apprentice?” Guild Master Fa Ma looked at him with a smile. Xiao Xuanyuan noticed that although the other party concealed it well, he could still catch a fleeting glint in the depths of his eyes.

"Become an apprentice?"

Unexpectedly, given his talent, someone even asked him to become their apprentice. To be honest, Xiao Xuanyuan didn't want to become an apprentice. If he had a master constantly bossing him around and giving him orders, it would make him very unhappy, just like what happened with Yao Lao before.

This old guy keeps crying and begging me to become his disciple. Xiao Xuanyuan is afraid that if he accepts this disciple, he will treat me like a slave. If it weren't for the fact that Yao Lao still has some use, he would have knocked Yao Lao out with one blow. He's always nagging and it's so annoying. But he dares to think about it, but he doesn't dare to do it.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to become your apprentice!"

Xiao Xuanyuan flatly refused. There was absolutely no way he'd become someone's disciple! He had a strong backbone! He would never grovel or serve anyone! Even if Fa Ma was currently the president of the Alchemy Guild! Honestly, if he weren't lacking in strength, Xiao Xuanyuan would have already killed that old man and taken the position of president himself. How awesome would that be? Beautiful women and all sorts of resources from the Jia Ma Empire would flow in endlessly, and he could have everything he wanted. Just thinking about it made him incredibly happy…

"Oh, young friend, don't be in such a hurry to refuse me. You should think it over carefully. How about this, as the president of the Alchemy Guild, I'll give you two days to consider it. Give me your answer then..." Fa Ma said with an arrogant expression. He believed that with his status in the alchemy world, no alchemist could refuse his conditions.

"Young friend, how about considering me as your master? I am the Pill King Guhe!" At this moment, Pill King Guhe also got anxious and jumped out, wanting to snatch Xiao Xuanyuan as his disciple.

Originally, the other elder-level alchemists also had this intention, but seeing that Pill King Guhe and Guild Master Fa Ma, two big shots whose mere stomp of the Alchemist Guild could shake the entire alchemy world of the Jia Ma Empire, had come out, they probably didn't dare to speak up. However, what made them think they had misheard, and their jaws dropped, was that Xiao Xuanyuan's answer was also a rejection of Pill King Guhe. These people couldn't help but gasp in shock, secretly cursing him for being ungrateful...

Looking at the composed young man before them, Dan Wang Guhe and Guild Master Fa Ma exchanged glances, both seeing an incredulous look in each other's eyes. They were astonished; they hadn't expected Xiao Xuanyuan to so decisively reject their offer. If the news of their desire to take a disciple were to spread, countless people in the Jia Ma Empire would go mad, begging and pleading to be accepted as disciples. Yet, this immense temptation lay before them, and the young man remained unmoved, impervious to reason. Countless people would be green with envy and jealousy if word got out, but all of this was met with Xiao Xuanyuan's unwavering refusal!

"Alright." President Fa Ma sighed and waved his hand. A maidservant carrying a tray walked up gracefully. The maidservant was quite pretty, about fifteen or sixteen years old, and on the wooden tray she was carrying lay a pale gold medicinal robe.

The alchemists' robes are graded. Generally, alchemists of the first to third rank wear specially made white robes with a silver hook cauldron pattern on the left chest, indicating their status. One silver hook indicates the first rank, two silver hooks indicate the second rank, and three silver hooks indicate the third rank. Alchemists of the fourth rank and above change their robes to light silver. As for alchemists at the guild elder level, it is a different story. Guardian elders wear dark gold robes, honorary (nominal) elders wear light gold robes, and elders with real power wear gold robes. At the level of Guild Master Fa Ma, he wears a magnificent purple-gold robe. Since he is a fifth-rank alchemist, five gold and silver hooks are prominently displayed above the cauldron on his left chest.

The maidservant walked straight up to him and respectfully presented the wooden tray to Xiao Xuanyuan, saying in a respectful voice, "Elder, this is your medicinal robe!" After looking at it for a few moments, Xiao Xuanyuan noticed that this gorgeous light gold medicinal robe was quite similar to the one worn by Pill King Guhe.

It seems that this Pill King Guhe is also an honorary elder revered by the Alchemist Guild!

Without hesitation, after a brief moment of avoidance, Xiao Xuanyuan changed into the light gold medicinal robe and strode out. At this time, Guild Master Fa Ma, Pill King Gu He, and others were already gone; the maid from before was there to guide Xiao Xuanyuan to familiarize himself with his new identity.

"What's your name?" Xiao Xuanyuan asked casually.

"My lord, my name is Xiaoli." The maid answered in a crisp voice. Now she was considered the person of this newly promoted elder. Her life and death, as well as her freedom, were all in the hands of this elder. Guild Master Fama had just given instructions. This was also a rule of the Alchemist Guild.

Maids serving elders are completely at their master's mercy. Therefore, Xiaoli was extremely anxious, unsure of the personality of the master she would be serving. She feared that if she encountered a violent and tyrannical person, she would have to be constantly on edge, afraid of displeasing him!

As Xiaoli was lost in thought, she soon led Xiao Xuanyuan to the third floor of the Alchemist Guild, to his new office alchemy room, which was the office area for guild elders and above.

Along the way, Xiao Li had given a general overview of the situation here, which gave Xiao Xuanyuan a good understanding of his current predicament. He had become an honorary elder as a reward for participating in the Alchemist Competition, essentially holding a nominal position within the guild. He didn't have many miscellaneous tasks to perform, and he received a substantial monthly stipend as resources for his cultivation. His presence here was merely for show; after all, he was, after all, an honorary elder of the Alchemist Guild.

Xiao Xuanyuan was extremely satisfied with such an easy job. He never expected that becoming an honorary elder of the Alchemist Guild would bring so many benefits and conveniences.

This alchemy room not only has an office, but also an alchemy area, separated off to the side, containing a medicine cauldron and a medicine table for the elders' use. Xiao Xuanyuan looked it over and felt quite satisfied.

Not only that, the Alchemist Guild also has an underground alchemy room, which is reserved for important figures of the elder level and above. Ordinary people and alchemists are not allowed to enter there without the special permission of the guild leader, Fama.

Listening to Xiaoli's eloquent explanation of the rules and benefits, Xiao Xuanyuan nodded in satisfaction.

"So, you're now my private property, then?" Xiao Xuanyuan stretched his legs out on the table, pulled Xiaoli into his arms amidst her gasp, and gently explored her soft, smooth skin...

"Yes, yes..." Xiaoli blushed and wished she could disappear into the ground. Even though she had been mentally prepared, she still felt uneasy when faced with the situation.

Xiao Xuanyuan laughed heartily, and just as he was about to take further action, there was a knocking sound at the door.

"Who is it?" Xiao Xuanyuan was furious and cursed under his breath.

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Thirteen: The Invitation of the Gama Royal Family

"Elder Xiao, I have come on the orders of the Chairman to distribute your first month's salary and wages." The voice outside the door sounded somewhat uneasy, but still spoke cautiously.

"Hmm?" After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Xuanyuan waved for Xiaoli to open the door. A moment later, a beautiful maid, who was also quite pretty, walked in, carrying a wooden tray covered with red gauze.

Lifting his hand, a pale gold storage ring, gleaming brightly, lay on it.

Xiao Xuanyuan picked it up, examined it, and found no spiritual imprint. So he inscribed his own spiritual imprint on it, and his soul perception surged into it like a tide. In the storage ring space, he saw densely packed medicinal herbs, like potted plants, filling the space. He counted more than a hundred herbs, all of which were quite rare and precious.

After looking him over, he gasped. He hadn't expected the Alchemist Guild to be so wealthy. They could make such a big move so casually. They were really rolling in money. It seemed that he was doing quite well in the position of Honorary Elder!

After glancing at her a few times, Xiao Xuanyuan withdrew his soul perception from the storage ring and asked the maid, "Which elder are you serving? Do you have a master?"

The pretty maid shrank back slightly, but still replied, "No...no, sir, I just joined the Alchemist Guild!"

"Oh, alright, go to the registration office and make your name on the registration list. From now on, you'll be assigned to my office." Xiao Xuanyuan nodded and told her to leave.

After the maid left, Xiao Xuanyuan asked her to close the door behind her. Then he called Xiaoli to his side, as he was going to have some fun. He had spent a lot of energy and effort on this stupid alchemy competition, and now that he was finally in the mood to relax, he certainly wouldn't miss it.

Xiao Li sat shyly on his lap, letting him do whatever he wanted, her face full of embarrassment, which made Xiao Xuanyuan chuckle. Anyway, it was a free gift from the guild, so why not use it? Otherwise, it would just benefit someone else later, so he might as well use it himself! So, he made bold moves and soon Xiao Li's face was flushed with desire, and it looked like they were about to get down to business.

"Deng deng deng..."

Just then, there was another knock on the door, which immediately infuriated Xiao Xuanyuan. Damn it, today was such a bad day, and time and time again, someone ruined all my good things.

Xiao Xuanyuan stood up, quickly tidied his clothes, opened the door, and went out. This time, it was someone from the Jia Ma royal family who had come to invite him to a royal banquet that evening, and they had specially sent over the invitation.

What does the Gama royal family mean by this? Are they trying to recruit me? A hint of doubt flashed in Xiao Xuanyuan's eyes. If that's the case, he wouldn't mind, as long as Princess Yaoye marries him. Anyway, he has no other requirements, just this one condition. Besides, he can never have too many women. It's like Han Xin commanding his troops—the more the merrier. Moreover, once he marries Princess Yaoye, he'll not only have the Alchemist Guild as a backer, but also the Gama royal family protecting him. Wouldn't the Gama Empire be unstoppable?

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuanyuan smiled and saw the royal guard off. As for his matter with Xiaoli, he could only discuss it when he returned in the evening. Having been upset twice, he no longer had the interest. He then dealt with matters concerning the Alchemist Guild in his office, organized the medicinal herbs that had been brought in, and asked Xiaoli to stay outside before entering a meditative state.

This alchemist conference was not without its rewards. In addition to fulfilling the three conditions set by the alchemist guild, he also became a highly sought-after honorary elder of the guild. Furthermore, his alchemy skills improved significantly, making it a truly fruitful event.

However, Xiao Xuanyuan dared not slack off. After successfully advancing his alchemy skills to the fifth-grade alchemist level, he also worked hard day and night to improve his cultivation. Since absorbing the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame last time, he had advanced to the peak of the first-star Great Dou Master. A few days ago, he broke through one star again and reached the second-star Great Dou Master. After this period of training, his cultivation has improved by a lot again, and he is moving towards the third-star Great Dou Master.

On one hand, Xiao Xuanyuan constantly seeks out different flames to devour, advancing his own cultivation level and continuously upgrading the Burning Technique. This way, his strength will become even greater. On the other hand, his true foundation lies in his Dou Qi cultivation and the strength of the different flames. As long as his Dou Qi cultivation increases, combined with the powerful burning force of the different flames, Xiao Xuanyuan will only become stronger. He can challenge opponents of higher levels and even kill them. As long as he doesn't encounter someone with exceptional skills and resources, it will all be a piece of cake.

Cultivation is fleeting; before you know it, it's gone in the blink of an eye.

Around seven or eight o'clock in the evening, Xiao Li knocked on the door and came in to wake Xiao Xuanyuan. At the same time, there was a pretty young girl standing next to Xiao Li. Her eyes were filled with respect and trepidation as she looked at Xiao Xuanyuan, as well as curiosity. She couldn't help but take a few more glances at Xiao Xuanyuan, who had just won the first place in the alchemy competition and become an honorary elder. When she saw Xiao Xuanyuan looking at her, she lowered her head and blushed.

Which young girl doesn't yearn for love? Faced with a heroic young man like Xiao Xuanyuan, who not only has sharp features, a handsome appearance, and sparkling eyes, but also an extraordinary temperament, in addition to his current status and position, he also possesses a talent for alchemy that would make all young men and women envious, jealous, and green with envy.

If it weren't for his prestigious status as an alchemist elder, matchmakers would be lining up to send women to Xiao Xuanyuan, practically wearing down the threshold of the Alchemist Guild. He'd be a highly sought-after prize, with countless people fawning over him. However, Xiao Xuanyuan was unaware of all this, and even if he did, he wouldn't care. Women were nothing to him.

"What's your name? Come here, let me pamper you a bit..."

Summoning the pretty maidservant to his side, Xiao Xuanyuan embraced her slender waist, kissed her deeply, and then explored her mouth with his hand, kissing her until her face was flushed with desire before reluctantly releasing her.

"Keep an eye on this place and stay put until I'm back tonight." With that, Xiao Xuanyuan left with a flourish, leaving the maid, her face flushed with desire, watching his departing figure with a wistful, passionate gaze. Her heart was still pounding with nervousness. This was her first time... her first kiss, gone just like that...

Xiao Xuanyuan didn't care about any of that. After leaving the Alchemist Guild, he headed towards the palace, led by a servant.

The Holy City of Gama was already vast, symbolizing the imperial power of the Gama Empire. It was the center of the empire's political, economic, and cultural affairs, and was naturally extremely prosperous. After the carriage had traveled for half an hour, a magnificent palace appeared before them.

Driving within the palace was forbidden; after disembarking from the carriage, one could only enter on foot. Xiao Xuanyuan paid no heed to this; a servant produced his token, and the guards granted him passage into the palace.

To be honest, this palace, as the residence of the Gama royal family, is indeed extremely magnificent. The eaves stretch endlessly, and there is no idea how many there are. Moreover, there are guards patrolling everywhere, as well as eunuchs and maids, who occasionally walk among them, showing the nobility and status of the royal family.

After walking for more than ten minutes, feeling like we had gone in circles several times, we finally arrived at our destination: a magnificently constructed hall.

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Fourteen: The Prince of the Izumo Empire

The attendant led him to the magnificent golden hall, whereupon he stepped back. At that moment, a maidservant waiting at the door stepped forward and invited Xiao Xuanyuan inside.

It must be said that the royal family of the Gama Empire still has a great appeal. Various forces and powerful figures will give it face to some extent. Right now, as soon as Xiao Xuanyuan entered the hall, he noticed that there were already more than twenty people sitting in the hall. Among these people were high-ranking officials of the court, as well as powerful figures and rulers of other major forces.

Looking around, Xiao Xuanyuan saw two familiar faces he had just met: Guild Master Fa Ma and the renowned Dan King Gu He of the Jia Ma Empire. There were also other powerful figures from various forces. Apart from the three major families outside the Jia Ma royal family, Xiao Xuanyuan's eyes swept over the area of ​​the Mittel family, and a familiar female figure came into view.

"Ya Fei!"

Xiao Xuanyuan was secretly delighted. At the same time, Ya Fei, who was raising her cup and exchanging pleasantries with a nearby distinguished guest, turned around and noticed him as he walked in. In an instant, her peerless beauty blossomed into a captivating smile, causing the lights in the hall to seem to lose their luster.

Ya Fei smiled radiantly at him, her beautiful eyes twinkling with amusement. Then, without a word, she put down her glass wine cup, swayed her slender waist, and gracefully walked towards him.

"Little brother Xuanyuan, look at you, you've become famous throughout the world as soon as you arrived in the Holy City. When Sister Yafei heard the news about you, it was like thunder in her ears." Yafei smiled and giggled as she teased him.

"Sister Yafei, you're joking, you're joking." Looking at the flirtatious look that Yafei gave him in a reproachful manner, Xiao Xuanyuan felt a little embarrassed. He knew a little about Yafei's thoughts, but in this kind of occasion, Yafei's bold teasing still made him quite uncomfortable. He admitted that he liked Yafei, but not to that extent. Even if he had such thoughts, he did not have the ability to do so at the moment. He felt that it was better to keep a low profile.

“You didn’t even tell Sister Yafei before coming to the Holy City, so you’ll have to punish yourself with three cups of wine as an apology later…” Yafei smiled and, after hearing Xiao Xuanyuan quickly admit his mistake, she swayed her devilish figure and walked back to her seat.

Back in his seat, Mittel family patriarch Mittel Tengshan leaned closer and asked meaningfully, "Daughter, what does that genius alchemist champion have to do with you?"

"He's just a friend I have some acquaintance with. What, Father, are you interested in him?" Ya Fei smiled faintly. She and this father were quite at odds. From a young age, she was instilled with the idea that family was the most important thing, which made her very passive and unable to control her marriage. Therefore, she was naturally not very close to this father and did not give him a good look.

Mittel Tengshan chuckled awkwardly, "Daughter, you should pay close attention to such promising young talents. Our family needs allies with such boundless potential."

"I understand." Ya Fei glanced at him and then said nothing more.

After Xiao Xuanyuan appeared, Nalan Jie and Nalan Su, who were seated at the Nalan family's location, couldn't help but look at him. When they saw his face clearly, Nalan Su's body trembled and his pupils shrank slightly.

"Grandpa, that's Xiao Yan from the Xiao family, the one Yanran wanted to break off the engagement with. I never thought that the champion of the alchemy competition, who is now famous throughout the Holy City, would also be from the Xiao family!" As Nalan Yanran's father, Nalan Su must also bear some responsibility for Nalan Yanran's breaking off the engagement. However, his daughter is stubborn and is now a popular figure in the Yunlan Sect, deeply favored by the sect leader. As her father, he has no way to discipline her.

Nalan Jie also recognized Xiao Xuanyuan. A bitter smile appeared on his lips as he sighed and said, "Yanran is a strong-willed child. She is unwilling to marry that abandoned son of the Xiao family, which has damaged the harmonious and friendly relationship between the two families for generations. If she becomes enemies with the Xiao family in the future..." At this point, Nalan Jie shook his head. After all, Xiao Xuanyuan's reputation is now extremely high. He is a big shot in the Alchemist Guild and has great potential to become one of the guild's best in the future. It is better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

Nodding in agreement, Nalan Su pondered for a moment and then asked, "Grandpa, I have a plan..." As he spoke, Nalan Su whispered in his ear.

Before they came in, the main hall was quite lively, with everyone toasting and shouting. But now that Consort Ya has made such a fuss, everyone's attention has been drawn to Xiao Xuanyuan, and he has suddenly become the focus of attention in the main hall.

"Ahem... Hello everyone!"

Facing the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, which were like radar scans, Xiao Xuanyuan coughed awkwardly and then had a maid lead him to his seat, where he sat down.

As soon as he sat down, the somewhat surprised gazes all withdrew, allowing Xiao Xuanyuan to breathe a slight sigh of relief. Facing these older generation figures still made him somewhat nervous, especially when these old guys looked at him as if he had been stripped naked, which made him feel particularly uncomfortable.

Just as everyone was speculating about his relationship with Ya Fei, Xiao Xuanyuan noticed the people in the main seat. He secretly activated his Heavenly Vision Divine Eye, and a stream of information kept flowing into his mind. He understood everything at a glance and nodded without making a sound.

In the main seat sat a young man and an old man. The young man was named Jia Aoyun, the emperor of the Jia Ma royal family, the nominal ruler. The old man beside him was Jia Lao in hemp robes, named Jia Xingtian, the strongest in the Jia Ma Empire, with a strength reaching the level of a nine-star Dou Huang. However, now that Queen Medusa, who was by his side, was already a Dou Zong expert, dealing with this old guy was naturally no problem for Xiao Xuanyuan.

Xiao Xuanyuan's seat was in the area occupied by the Alchemist Guild. Not only him, but also Guild Master Fa Ma and several elders of the Alchemist Guild were present. In addition, Pill King Gu He, due to his special status, sat alone. Although he held a nominal position in the Alchemist Guild, he was not bound by it at all. He was an opportunist and was also a guest elder of the Yunlan Sect, controlling the sect's overall pill affairs. He wielded considerable power and was also the royal alchemist of the Jia Ma royal family. He was truly a highly sought-after figure!

As for the area where the Yunlan Sect was located, no one showed up. It wasn't that the Jia Ma royal family was being arrogant, but rather that they had already sent servants to invite them. However, the Yunlan Sect was now so powerful that it could be considered the largest and strongest force in the Jia Ma Empire. They simply didn't send anyone to sit down, as they were too lazy to bother with such a banquet. At most, they would send someone to deliver a message. The sect leader was busy and in seclusion, and the Grand Elder was not present, so they declined the Jia Ma royal family's invitation.

Everyone could see from this that the Yunlan Sect simply couldn't be bothered with them. This made the Gama Royal Family grit their teeth in secret, but they remained unmoved. Even the organizer, the Gama Royal Family, didn't pursue the matter, and no other force dared to speak out. They simply assumed that the Yunlan Sect had no one to rely on and that they had covered it up.

After a lavish banquet, the wine flowed freely, and the Gama royal family, being quite generous, kept serving up fine wines and dishes. They toasted and exchanged drinks with everyone, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. This was a perfect opportunity to build relationships with various factions, and the Gama royal family, naturally, skillfully used their influence to push the lively atmosphere to its peak.

Just then, a servant walked up to the front of the hall, kowtowed and knelt on the ground: "Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"

"Rise!" Jia Aoyun frowned slightly, but still reached out to gesture for him to stand up.