Battle Through the Heavens: Emperor Yan, please restrain yourself; your elder brother is truly hones

More importantly, Xiao Yan's talent was restored, and he was even accepted as a disciple by a fourth-grade alchemist.

Because of this relationship, families with Dou Ling in charge have to treat the Xiao family with utmost respect.

"Yuan'er, quickly invite the alchemist out, we'll prepare a banquet to entertain him immediately," the Grand Elder said impatiently, and Xiao Zhan didn't mind his overstepping his bounds.

“I’m afraid that won’t work.” Zhang Yuan shook his head and said, “This alchemist has an eccentric personality. I was only able to ask him to examine Brother Yan’s body because I accidentally obtained a special medicinal herb that he needed to refine pills.”

"Although he accepted Yan as his disciple, he only made him a nominal disciple and set a rule that Yan could not be identified as his disciple until he became a second-grade alchemist."

"He is unlikely to come to see the elders. If you insist, you may make things worse and offend him."

Upon hearing this, the four of them immediately showed signs of disappointment.

Every alchemist is of high status and is known for their distinct personalities, so they did not doubt Zhang Yuan's words. Besides, Zhang Yuan had no reason to fabricate such a lie to deceive them.

They managed to latch onto this powerful patron, but not completely.

They could only hope that Xiao Yan would quickly become a second-grade alchemist, then the Xiao family would have a real backer.

"Then you should treat this alchemist master well. If he needs anything, just let us know, and we won't publicize this matter." Xiao Zhan solemnly stated, and the three elders echoed his sentiments, knowing the importance of the matter.

Seeing that he had achieved his goal, Zhang Yuan handed the note he had prepared beforehand to Xiao Zhan and said, "Uncle, these are the medicinal materials that the alchemist needs. He wants to refine some pills."

The Foundation Establishment Elixir is precious to a powerful organization because it can effectively lay the foundation for Body Tempering Realm cultivators, accelerate their transformation into Fighters, and benefit their future cultivation.

In the novel world he was reading, Xiao Yan had to rely on himself to make medicinal herbs because of Yao Lao's warning that he couldn't reveal his identity. Because he was short of money, he even sold Foundation Establishment Elixir to buy more medicinal herbs to refine, and the cycle continued.

But now that he's here, we can fully mobilize the family's power without going through all that trouble.

"That's it?" Xiao Zhan immediately took the note and found that it only required some not-so-precious medicinal herbs and a first-tier wood-type magical beast core.

Although the Xiao family did not have any alchemists, as an old family, they still had some resources, including several grade three pill formulas.

He could tell from the raw materials that this pill was not of a high grade.

"This is a special pill, or rather a medicinal liquid, for Brother Yan to use," Zhang Yuan explained. "After years of research, that lord invented this unique medicinal liquid. If a Body Tempering Realm cultivator bathes in it while cultivating, the speed at which he condenses his Battle Qi can be accelerated by at least 100%."

"That sir wants to help Brother Yan recover his strength as a Fighter within a year so that he can begin learning alchemy from him."

Hiss~whoosh.

Upon hearing Zhang Yuan's words, Xiao Zhan and the other three began to breathe rapidly.

The Foundation Establishment Elixir was useless to them, but it had a significant effect on the younger generation of the clan.

If this thing becomes widespread, the entire Xiao family will benefit, and the strength and foundation of the younger generation will increase dramatically, thus affecting the entire Xiao family. This is a great gift.

“That sir said that this is his gift to Brother Yan. He will teach Brother Yan the refining method when he becomes an alchemist. Now he is refining it himself. He can also refine some for the Xiao family. He will refine as much as there are medicinal herbs.” Zhang Yuan added.

Another devastating blow! Xiao Zhan and the other three almost fainted from happiness.

"Our ancestors have shown their power! Our ancestors have protected us!" The three elders were all in tears.

They had all witnessed the "glory" of the Xiao family and were contemporaries of Xiao's father, the Battle King, but now they could only cower in Wutan City, their hearts filled with thoughts of rising up.

Therefore, they attach great importance to the cultivation of their clan's talented disciples, are extremely tolerant of Xiao Yan, and do their best to cultivate Zhang Yuan.

Now, things are finally starting to look up.

“There will definitely be enough of these things,” Xiao Zhan said.

Seeing how excited the four were, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but remind them, "Uncle, Wutan City isn't just home to the Xiao family. If we make large-scale acquisitions, it's inevitable that some people with ulterior motives will discover and exploit it, such as manipulating the market."

Xiao Zhan instantly calmed down and said with relief, "Yuan'er, you are so thoughtful. Your uncle almost made a mistake."

As he spoke, he took out a jade box and said, "These are the three Qi Gathering Powders you didn't take with you earlier. Keep them safe."

“No need.” Zhang Yuan shook his head and said, “This was originally something I gave to the family. Uncle, you can announce to the disciples that the first person to condense the ninth level of Dou Qi will be rewarded. This will help to motivate them to cultivate.”

Upon hearing this, the three elders nearby immediately began to rub their hands together, preparing to go back and properly supervise their direct descendants.

Three Qi Gathering Pills are not something the Xiao family can easily afford. If they fail to seize such an opportunity, they deserve a beating.

"Since you put it that way, your uncle won't stand on ceremony. It'll be converted into family merit points, which you can exchange for money or other things anytime," Xiao Zhan said with a look of satisfaction.

He felt that the best thing he had ever done in his life was to treat Zhang Yuan as his own son.

“I won’t stand on ceremony with you, Uncle.” Zhang Yuan took out another slip of paper and said, “Uncle, the medicinal herbs on this slip of paper are quite precious. I hope you can help me get them.”

Xiao Zhan took it and glanced at it, then let out a soft exclamation and said, "Yuan'er, this seems to be the medicinal material needed to refine the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill?"

Like the Qi Gathering Powder, the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is a fourth-grade pill. The three patterns correspond to three different qualities. One pattern can help a Dou Shi expert break through to the Great Dou Shi level. A Great Dou Shi expert who takes the pill has a small chance of increasing their star level by one.

The Two-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is not for use by Battle Masters, but it can increase the cultivation level of a Great Battle Master by two stars, with a certain probability of increasing it by three stars.

The Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill has a certain chance of increasing the strength of a Great Dou Master by three stars, but there is also a certain chance of backlash that reduces their cultivation by one to two stars. However, there is no danger to their life, and it can also help Dou Ling experts increase their strength by two stars.

On the Dou Qi Continent, the specific refining methods in the pill formulas are secrets, but the medicinal materials needed for pill refining are not, because it is easier for people to collect them by making them widely known, and then spend money to find an alchemist to refine them.

Different alchemists charge different fees.

The Xiao family was once a Douwang family, so they naturally knew the medicinal materials needed to refine the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.

“That’s right, it is indeed the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.” Zhang Yuan nodded and said, “That alchemist agreed to refine it for me.”

Xiao Zhan and the other three immediately took a deep breath, their eyes burning with desire: "Could you ask him to refine a few more?"

All four of them are Grand Dou Masters, and none of them have ever taken the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. If they could obtain one and take it, they could increase their strength.

Zhang Yuan nodded decisively and smiled, "Of course, that gentleman is very generous."

Ah Qiu.

Yao Lao, who was explaining the Burning Technique and the Strange Fire to Xiao Yan, sneezed.

Xiao Yan asked in confusion, "Can ghosts sneeze?"

The old medicine doctor: "."

Chapter 8 I Earned My Own Money Through My Own Skills

"Ouch."

Xiao Yan, who had been "beaten up" by Yao Lao, rubbed his head and thought to himself that this "old ghost" was indeed suspicious. His soul could actually materialize and beat him up. No wonder he could sneeze.

"Teacher, this strange fire is extremely rare. If I can't find a strange fire after I start cultivating the Burning Technique, won't I be stuck with only one Yellow-rank technique forever?" Xiao Yan asked, voicing his concerns.

Although the old doctor didn't show him the Burning Technique, he couldn't resist his questioning and still revealed some information, such as the material required for the technique: a different kind of fire.

Although the three-year agreement has undergone some changes, it still exists.

Xiao Yan knew that if he wanted to defeat Nalan Yanran, he couldn't take the usual path.

"As your teacher, I certainly won't let you fight an unprepared battle," the old apothecary explained calmly and methodically.

Meanwhile, after some discussion, Xiao Zhan and his three companions decided to mobilize all their family resources to purchase the medicinal materials needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Elixir and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.

As a result, the entire Xiao family will have to endure a period of hardship, but as long as the four of them improve their strength, they can secure greater benefits in Wutan City's markets and other areas, and even expand beyond Wutan City.

Xiao Yan needs special training. As long as he can become an alchemist and have a fourth-grade alchemist as his backer, the Xiao family will be invincible.

After discussing it, Xiao Zhan suddenly remembered something and asked Zhang Yuan, "Yuan'er, you want the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. Could it be that you have already reached the peak of the Dou Shi realm?"

Before coming to find Zhang Yuan, he had seen the small squad of black-armored guards that Zhang Yuan had brought back.

In the Gama Empire, the promotion of military personnel is strictly regulated, and both strength and military merit are indispensable.

To become a general who is treated with respect by the imperial family, one needs not only sufficient merits but also the combat power of a Douhuang (Battle Emperor), like the founder of the Mu family, one of the three great families of the Jia Ma Empire.

To become a regional commander, one must possess the combat strength of a King of Fighters. At that time, one can be stationed in a major city or become the lord of a large city, with at least 10,000 commanders under one's command, all under the leadership of a commander.

A commander must have the strength of a Battle Spirit, command a captain (at least a Great Battle Master), command a captain (at least a Battle Master), and command a squad.

If one lacks sufficient strength but has enough merit, one will be granted an honorary title but will not be promoted in military rank.

Zhang Yuan's Black Armor Guard was created by a powerful nine-star Dou Wang. Under its command is a three-star Dou Wang deputy commander, who commands the four battalions of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. The commanders of the four battalions are all late-stage Dou Ling (seven to nine stars) experts. Each commander has five divisions under his command: front, back, left, right, and center. The five division captains are all mid-to-late-stage Great Dou Shi experts. Each division has five squads under its command, each with one hundred men, led by a squad leader.

The black-armored guards addressed Zhang Yuan as Captain, and Xiao Zhan knew that his nephew was already a Dou Shi, and at least in the middle stage.

It turns out it was actually done in post-production!?

"I was fortunate enough to reach my peak a few days ago." Zhang Yuan released his aura.

"Great!" Xiao Zhan and the other three were overjoyed.

Judging from his aura, he was indeed at the peak of the Battle Master level, and his aura was incredibly solid.

A sixteen-year-old at the peak of the Dou Shi realm is a rare sight, not only in the Xiao family but also in the history of the Jia Ma Empire. Such a figure is at least on par with the Dou Huang realm.

One has the potential to become a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor), and the other has at least the potential to become a Dou Wang (Battle King) and can also be an alchemist.

The rise of the Xiao family is just around the corner.

"Before that, we need to marry Yu'er or Mei'er to Yuan'er, so that his relationship with the Xiao family will be even closer," the First Elder thought to himself.

Xiao Zhan had complete faith in Zhang Yuan and didn't have many other thoughts. He said excitedly, "I'll go and gather enough medicinal materials to refine two Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills and have that person refine them for you, helping you become a Great Dou Master."

A sixteen-year-old Grand Master can easily break through to the Dou Ling realm within five years, and can attempt to become a Dou Wang within another ten years.

"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle." Zhang Yuan laughed heartily, not standing on ceremony with Xiao Zhan.

Although he is only at the peak of the Dou Shi level, he has a record of killing a Da Dou Shi. Even if Xiao Zhan were to fight him to the death now, he would definitely not be the one to die.

If his battle achievements weren't less than those of a senior Grandmaster, he would be a Black Armor Guard Captain now, not a Battalion Commander.

However, once he breaks through to the Great Dou Master level, his opponent will no longer be able to compete with him.

"Don't be so polite with me." Patting Zhang Yuan on the shoulder, Xiao Zhan quickly left with the three elders.

Once they were out of sight, Zhang Yuan turned to look in a certain direction and smiled, "They've all left, Xun'er, aren't you coming out?"

Around the corner, a girl in a purple dress emerged, her waist so slender it could be encircled by a single hand, her long black hair casually draped down to her waist, exuding an extraordinary aura.

This is the white moonlight in the hearts of countless men. At this moment, she has a faint smile on her face, but her eyes are filled with a hint of resentment.

"Xun'er, it's been so long. I've missed you dearly." Zhang Yuan looked at the lovely girl with deep affection.

The girl wrinkled her delicate nose slightly and said softly, "Brother Yuan, do you really miss Xun'er?"

“I rarely write to the family, but I never miss a monthly letter to Xun’er,” Zhang Yuan said.

He wasn't a philanderer, and he didn't have any feelings for Xiao Xun'er when he was a child. He just stopped Xiao Yan from being silly.

But the feelings between childhood sweethearts are like a gentle stream; at first, you don't pay attention to them, but they gradually gather into a pond full of affection.

The young girl had grown up and developed feelings for him. Of course, he wouldn't be coy, so he learned from his predecessors who had traveled through time and wrote letters to woo her, and the results were remarkable.