Battle Through the Heavens - chapter-850

Everyone in the hall was stunned when they saw the familiar face that was
filled with a helpless expression. Immediately, numerous cries of
disbelief were emitted from Xiao Li, First Elder Su Qian, and a couple of
others.

“Third brother?”

“Xiao Yan?”

Xiao Yan removed the black Doupeng completely from his head and stored it
into his Storage Ring. His shrugged his shoulders toward Xiao Li’s
group whose faces were filled with disbelief. He smiled and said, “Why?
Don’t you recognise me?”

Xiao Li’s group slowly recovered from their shock after hearing this
familiar voice. Joy instantly surged onto their faces. Xiao Li took
strode over and violently patted Xiao Yan’s shoulders before laughing
with a face filled with smiles, “It is unexpected that the mysterious
tier 6 alchemist is actually you. You really caused us to worry.”

A warmth also surged in Xiao Yan’s heart as he looked at Xiao Li, whose
face was filled with joy. He softly laughed, “The situation in the
Black Emperor City is not quite right. Moreover, I’m worried that those
fellows from the Demon Flame Valley would recognize me. Hence, I have
hidden my shape and face.”

“Hee hee, these words are true. A drawing of you has already been
passed to every high ranking person in the Demon Flame Valley. Should you
reveal yourself, they would definitely recognize you.” Xiao Li laughed.

“This is?” Xiao Li’s gaze suddenly turned to the Little Fairy
Doctor by Xiao Yan’s side. The smile on his face was withdrawn as he
politely inquired. Given the Little Fairy Doctor’s Dou Zong class
strength, even Xiao Li did not dare to be too careless with his words.

“She is my friend. Second brother can call her the Little Fairy
Doctor.” Xiao Yan laughed.

“Big brother Xiao Li.” The Little Fairy Doctor’s exquisite face by
the side revealed a smile as she softly spoke to Xiao Li.

“Ugh… you flatter me, you flatter me. Miss is really too polite.”
Xiao Li hurriedly waved his hand as he replied. His entire body trembled
after being addressed by the Little Fairy Doctor as big brother Xiao Li.
When they were at the Black Emperor Pavilion back then, he had personally
felt the dense killing intent that had pervaded her body. He naturally
knew that despite the ethereal and moving appearance of this lady, she
was definitely a vicious person when she attacked. Moreover, this was the
first time in his life that he had been addressed so courteously by an
elite Dou Zong. Therefore, his heart appeared to be somewhat flustered.

Xiao Yan was also similarly stunned by the Little Fairy Doctor’s form
of address. His gaze was a little surprised as he glanced at her. She
actually addressed someone in this manner given her character?

The Little Fairy Doctor acted as though she did not see Xiao Yan’s
surprised gaze while a smile hung on her face. She appeared like the kind
girl from Qingshan Town back then. She looked completely innocent,
causing one to feel extremely attracted to her.

Xiao Li whispered in his heart as he looked at the two people. He
naturally knew that this lady, whose hair was as white as snow, was this
courteous to him on the account of Xiao Yan. Hence, his heart let out a
bitter laugh. Did this third brother of his have a great affinity with
women? Moreover, the women by his side were not ordinary people. Medusa
from the last time was also a genuine elite Dou Zong. This time around,
this Little Fairy Doctor, who appeared from nowhere, was actually an
elite Dou Zong whom even First Elder Su Qian was quite afraid of.

“Little fellow, you actually know how to return to the ‘Black-Corner
Region’…” While Xiao Li was sighing in his heart about how Xiao Yan
had such a great affinity with women, First Elder Su Qian had also
recovered from his earlier shock. He took two steps forward and spoke
with some resentment.

Xiao Yan gave an embarrassed smile when he heard this. He hurriedly said,
“First Elder, please forgive me. Originally, I should have made a trip
over earlier, but I undertook a year long retreat in order to
breakthrough to the Dou Huang class which ended up delaying this trip.”

“You have broken through to the Dou Huang class?” Xiao Li was
immediately stunned when he heard Xiao Yan’s words. He asked with a
surprised voice. Although he knew that Xiao Yan was already at the peak
of the Dou Wang class when he left back then, it was quite difficult to
breakthrough this barrier. Some people had even remained at the peak of
the Dou Wang class for their entire life. Yet, Xiao Yan was able to
breakthrough the barrier within a short one year. This speed was
naturally considered unusually terrifying.

The eyes of Su Qian by the side were also a little shocked. From Xiao
Yan’s ability to refine a tier 6 medicinal pill, he had guessed that
Xiao Yan might have already broken through that barrier. However, his
heart still felt extremely surprised after hearing the person in question
say it out loud. This kind of training speed could be considered at the
peak that Su Qian had seen after so many years.

“I was merely lucky.” Xiao Yan slightly smiled. The people present
were those whom he could trust. Hence, he would naturally not
purposefully hide something.

“Ha ha, little fellow, you have done well. Father’s eyesight is
really different. From the very beginning, he knew that you were not an
ordinary person.” Xiao Li laughed out loud. His excitement was even
greater than if he had broken past the Dou Wang class.

Some sadness flashed through Xiao Yan’s eyes without leaving a trace
when he heard Xiao Li mention their father. It immediately disappeared as
Xiao Yan smiled and said, “The main reason I have revealed myself is to
request second brother’s and First Elder Su Qian’s help.”

“Ah, we are one family, why are you saying help? You are ‘Xiao
Gate’s’ chief and have the authority to maneuver everyone in the
faction.” Xiao Li curled his mouth when he heard this. He immediately
turned to the ten plus experts from ‘Xiao Gate’ and cried out,
“This is my third brother, the chief whom all of you have heard about.
Why aren’t you greeting him?”

The ten plus experts from ‘Xiao Gate,’ who possessed extraordinary
strength, immediately knelt with one knee on the ground after hearing
Xiao Li’s cry. They respectfully said, “These subordinates greet
chief!”

These experts from ‘Xiao Gate’ did not hesitate even a little when
they knelt. They naturally felt a great joy with the status that Xiao Yan
had revealed. They might not be certain of Xiao Yan’s strength.
However, just being a tier 6 alchemist was enough to cause their hearts
to be filled with excitement.

Xiao Yan smiled as he looked at the experts from ‘Xiao Gate’ who had
knelt down. He immediately waved his sleeves gently. The energy
fluctuated and a gentle breeze lifted everyone up. He smiled and said,
“Everyone here is brothers of ‘Xiao Gate.’ There is no need to be
so polite. We can forget about all these unnecessary rituals.”

The hearts of these experts from ‘Xiao Gate’ shivered when they felt
Xiao Yan easily lift them up by simply raising his hand. They no longer
held the slightest doubt about Xiao Yan’s strength in their hearts.
These members of the Xiao Gate would display a greater confidence when
walking outside with such a powerful chief.

Xiao Yan walked into the hall after lifting everyone up. After which, he
unceremoniously sat in a chair beside the table. The Little Fairy Doctor
and Zi Yan also followed him and sat down. The latter pulled down her
black robe. Silk like purple-colored hair rolled down as she parted her
mouth and smiled at the stunned face of First Elder Su Qian.

“You girl… you actually also followed him back.” First Elder Su
Qian spoke helplessly after seeing that the last black-robed person was
actually Zi Yan. He felt neither able to laugh nor cry.

“Zi Yan also possesses the strength of a Dou Huang. Other than some
elite Dou Zong, she can walk this ‘Black-Corner Region’ without any
fear.”

Su Qian was startled when he heard this. His gaze immediately swept over
Zi Yan with surprise as he said, “This girl has actually broken through
to the Dou Huang class.”

Zi Yan immediately waved her small fist, feeling pleased when she saw the
surprise on Su Qian’s face. She said, “Old fellow, I said that
trapping me in the Inner Academy back then is definitely a form of harm
to me. If you had let me out earlier, I might already be an elite Dou
Zong now.”

“Don’t dispute the old me. If I had not gotten you to follow beside
Xiao Yan, I would not know if you had been sold by someone. What Dou
Zong…” Su Qian shook his head as he replied, feeling neither able to
laugh nor cry.

Zi Yan’s fine eyebrows became vertical when she heard Su Qian’s
words. She was about to go wild when Xiao Yan’s palm was placed on her
small head, pressing her into her seat. “Be quiet.”

Zi Yan unhappily shook her head after Xiao Yan pressed down on her. She
felt bitterly dispirited as she lay on the table. Her eyes were viciously
staring at the smiling Su Qian.

“It looks like only you are able to control this mischievous girl. I
have experienced a much quieter time after she left the Inner Academy.
The Inner Academy also no longer needs to worry about when it will lose a
large amount of medicinal ingredients.” Su Qian softly laughed after
seeing Zi Yan being restrained by Xiao Yan. He immediately seemed to have
recalled something as he stared at Xiao Yan and said, “That’s right.
Since you have come to the ‘Black-Corner Region’, you should quickly
return and supplement the Heart Flame of the ‘Blazing Sky Qi Refining
Tower’. That ‘Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower’ has already lost its
effect for half a year.”

Xiao Yan awkwardly nodded when he heard this. He hurriedly said, “First
Elder, please rest assured that I will return to the Inner Academy to
replenish the Heart Flame after this matter is over.”

Seeing this, Su Qian let out a snort and took out a bright-red scroll
from his storage ring. He threw it to Xiao Yan and said, “Take it. This
is the ruler technique Dou Skill that your second brother had bought for
you in the auction. He was actually willing to offend an elite Dou Zong
for this thing.” His gaze drifted to the Little Fairy Doctor by Xiao
Yan’s side when he spoke until this point. He also muttered in his
heart, questioning why the woman companions by Xiao Yan’s side always
possessed such a frightening strength.

Xiao Yan received the bright-red scroll and felt the faint warmth of it.
A warm feeling flowed into his heart. At that time, Xiao Li was not aware
of their identities. Despite this, he dared to auction for this ruler
technique Dou Skill. Xiao Li intended to increase the Xiao Yan’s
strength by a little. This affection was that of blood-related brothers.

“Don’t be moved for nothing. You are the most precious person in our
Xiao clan. Big brother said that everyone can die but you. Hence, you
should live well and quickly become strong. This is because you are the
only one with the ability to rescue father from the damn ‘Hall of
Souls’.” Xiao Li curled his mouth when he saw Xiao Yan staring at the
scroll. He smiled and continued, “Let’s quickly proceed to talk about
the important matter. What is the reason for you to come and look for
us?”

Xiao Yan also smiled when he heard this. He gently nodded and stored the
scroll into his Storage Ring. After musing for a moment, his face
gradually turned solemn as his gaze swept over Xiao Li and Su Qian. He
said in a soft, deep voice, “I wish to obtain the Bodhisattva Body
Transformation Saliva.”