Chapter 127: Xiao Yan's Miserable Fate Expelled from the Xiao Family
Xiao Yan's soul felt empty.
Hearing that he was about to be expelled from the Xiao family,
His entire body trembled uncontrollably.
At only fifteen years old,
With just three stages of Dou Qi,
How could he possibly survive alone in the outside world?
"Without the protection of my clan… will I even make it?"
If hiding within the family was an option,
He absolutely would not venture out for training this early.
Now that things had come to this,
Xiao Yan had no choice but to tell his father the truth!
With no hesitation,
He climbed out of the wooden tub,
Then knelt before Xiao Zhan:
"Father! I lied to you…
I actually have a master!"
"Not just any master, but a legendary alchemist!"
"His name is Yao Lao far beyond even the Dan King, Gu He!"
"This Foundation Elixir was crafted by him to help me increase my Dou Qi!"
"Since I had no money, I diluted the previous version of the elixir and sold it…"
"Then, using the earnings, I bought better ingredients "
"Allowing my master to refine this superior Foundation Elixir!"
After hearing this,
Xiao Zhan and the three elders nodded in understanding.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan felt relieved.
It seemed…
That he wouldn't be expelled after all!
"Sigh… Xiao Yan, things have already gone too far."
"Even as your father, I can no longer protect you."
"You must leave the Xiao family."
Xiao Zhan let out a deep sigh,
Swung his sleeves,
And turned his back.
Xiao Yan: "???"
"Wait, WHAT?!?!"
"I JUST told you the TRUTH!!!"
The First Elder scoffed,
His expression filled with disdain.
"Xiao Yan, even now you continue to lie?"
"You're nothing but a useless waste!"
"Why would such a 'great master' accept you as his disciple?"
"And if he's so powerful, why does he lack even the most basic medicinal ingredients?"
"The Xiao family can no longer tolerate you."
"Go seek refuge with your so called master "
"If not for the respect I hold for your father, I'd have had you beaten to death today!"
"NOW GET OUT!!!"
Xiao Yan blinked rapidly, his mind blank.
These elders and his own father
Had they really just abandoned him like this?
Even after he had told them the truth?
"So this is the true nature of the Xiao family…?"
Even if he could stay,
Did he really still want to?
Inside his mind, Yao Lao sneered coldly.
"Xiao Yan, let's leave this wretched place now!"
"You may only be at the third stage of Dou Qi now,
But I WILL make sure you survive!"
"One day, these people will kneel before you!"
Yao Lao was furious.
He had just been mocked by the Xiao elders
For not having basic medicinal herbs.
A former Dou Venerate,
Now being looked down upon by a bunch of nobodies?!
The humiliation was unbearable!
Meanwhile,
Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold and indifferent.
His father's back,
The elders' disgusted expressions
They were now etched into his memory.
"Very well!"
"Since that's how it is…"
"Then I, Xiao Yan, will no longer stay in this forsaken place!"
"But I warn you all "
'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west
"DON'T look down on a poor youth!"
"Mark my words you will regret today's decision!"
"Ha!"
The First Elder let out a mocking laugh.
"We'll be waiting!"
"You only have three years!"
"That's when you go to Yunlan Sect!"
"We'll see just how you plan to make us 'regret' this!"
Xiao Yan chuckled coldly,
Then reached for the wooden tub to take his remaining clothes.
Before he could touch them,
The Second Elder snapped sharply:
"STOP!"
"Those were bought with the Xiao family's money."
"You have no right to take them!"
Xiao Yan's face twitched.
His fists clenched tightly.
His eyes burned with rage
Before finally, he let out a slow exhale.
"Fine! What a 'great' family!"
"Today's humiliation…"
"I, Xiao Yan, will NEVER forget it!"
With those words,
Xiao Yan turned and left,
Leaving without even putting on his clothes.
That day,
The third young master of the Xiao family was expelled.
Later, in Wutan City…
Dressed in a black robe,
Xiao Yan wandered through the marketplace.
He planned to buy the necessary herbs.
But the Xiao family shops all refused to sell to him.
Even the Oba Family shops followed suit.
Clearly,
Someone was pulling strings in the dark.
The Xiao and Oba families were now working together.
"Teacher, what now?"
Xiao Yan asked Yao Lao helplessly.
Yao Lao sighed.
"Sigh… since things have come to this,"
"We have no choice but to visit the Mitel Auction House."
"Ya Fei has already befriended you she can definitely help us acquire the ingredients."
Xiao Yan nodded reluctantly.
"Looks like we have no other option."
Despite having 9,000 gold coins in his account,
"What's the point… if I can't spend it?"
This feeling was beyond frustrating.
Arriving at the Mitel Auction House,
Xiao Yan was warmly received by Ya Fei and Master Gu Ni.
After all,
A mysterious alchemist held an exalted status
Even a mere Tier 2 Alchemist commanded great respect in Wutan City.
Xiao Yan, pretending to be a high tier alchemist,
Naturally enjoyed the utmost hospitality.
After discussing his list of herbs,
Ya Fei and Gu Ni exchanged a knowing glance,
Before nodding in agreement.
They immediately sent people to prepare the materials.
Master Gu Ni then smiled respectfully.
"Master, are you refining another Foundation Elixir?"
Xiao Yan, his voice deliberately aged, responded:
"Indeed."
"And is this elixir still at Tier 2 level?"
Gu Ni asked, his curiosity piqued.
"That's correct."
Xiao Yan answered calmly.
Gu Ni's eyes gleamed.
His suspicion deepened
"This alchemist must be at least Tier 4!"
After all,
Refining the same formula into two vastly different potencies
Was something only high level alchemists could achieve.
Even with the recipe in hand,
A mere Tier 2 Alchemist wouldn't be able to replicate it!
Just then,
Two attendants brought over a storage ring.
Ya Fei smiled seductively as she handed it over.
"Master, all your requested ingredients are inside this ring "
"As a gift, we are also including this storage ring for your convenience "
Before she could finish
A middle aged man suddenly rushed in from the door,
Face pale, voice urgent
"WAIT! STOP EVERYTHING!"
"Ya Fei! The family has issued an order!"
"We are FORBIDDEN from doing business with this black robed man!!!"
X
iao Yan's face darkened instantly.
"…WHAT THE ACTUAL F*?!?!?!"**
(End of Chapter)
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