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"I haven't even put in any effort yet, and you've already fallen."

Xiao Yan didn't even really make a move; he simply gathered his Dou Qi and unleashed a shockwave in all directions. Even with his power restrained, the four people were still sent flying by his own power.

At the same time, Xiao Yan couldn't help but marvel at the power of the Dou Ling realm. Recalling that he was still a Dou Shi just over a year ago, he had now far surpassed his past self.

Fortunately, he realized that the four people did not have any real killing intent, otherwise it would not have been as simple as just knocking them unconscious.

As Xiao Yan stepped out of the inn, he immediately spotted Lin Fei and Xue Mei hiding at the street corner.

While the two girls were still in shock at the four Dou Shi lying on the ground, Xiao Yan had already silently arrived behind them.

"Hey, what are you looking at?"

Xiao Yan's sudden words caused the two girls to tremble involuntarily.

Lin Fei immediately jumped several meters away, staring at Xiao Yan like a cat with its fur standing on end.

"It's you! When did you get here?!"

Linfei's heart was pounding. She instinctively drew her weapon to protect herself. It was a specially made silver dagger that would temporarily halt the flow of fighting energy in anyone stabbed in it, rendering them unable to fight.

However, her strength was only at the six or seven-star Dou Zhe level, and the dagger in her hand was nothing more than a toy to Xiao Yan.

"I see now. Those four people were hired, weren't they? You're such a petty woman. All I did was trip you up and you sent four people to cause me trouble. But it's a pity they're too weak, as you saw."

Xiao Yan's casual tone made Lin Fei and Xue Mei very tense.

However, Xue Mei suddenly realized that she and Xiao Yan seemed to have no grudges against each other, so she stopped being nervous.

"Mr. Xiao Yan, actually, it was the City Lord of Black Rock City who wanted to invite you to Black Rock City for a gathering. There was no ill intent on his part, so please forgive him, Mr. Xiao Yan."

Although Xue Mei and Lin Fei often bicker, their relationship isn't actually that bad. On the contrary, because the Xue family is close to the Black Rock City Lord, the two are childhood playmates.

This gathering in Blackrock City also invited many of the city's prominent families, among which the Xue family is one of the most representative.

Therefore, this invitation was actually Linfei's idea alone, although Xuemei was also involved.

"The way you're inviting me is hard to accept, let alone me. Even a normal person would find it difficult to accept."

Xiao Yan smiled, neither accepting nor directly refusing.

He wouldn't bother with something that didn't bring him any benefit. Black Rock City might be powerful, but it meant nothing to Xiao Yan.

"Hmph, countless alchemists would love to curry favor with my family but aren't even worthy. Don't be so ungrateful!"

Xiao Yan ignored Lin Fei's words and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't go. It won't make a difference if I'm one more person. I'm in a hurry to get to the flying station to the capital."

Xiao Yan turned around and prepared to leave, having no interest whatsoever in the invitation from the Black Rock City Lord.

However, before she had taken two steps, Lin Fei grabbed Xiao Yan's hand, her previous arrogance completely vanished: "I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Yan, I was really wrong. You'd better come with us, otherwise my dad will break my legs if he finds out I messed things up!"

Linfei was fearless in Blackrock City, but she was terrified of her father.

That old man was a retired legion commander from the Imperial Northern Lion Legion; he had a real knack for disciplining people.

He made this confident promise, even signing a pledge, and warned that if he failed to deliver, he might face some form of physical punishment.

Just thinking about that old guy's terrifying training made Lin Fei almost want to kneel down and beg Xiao Yan for help.

Her sudden change of expression made Xiao Yan laugh. It seems that not every young lady is unconditionally pampered by her family.

"You should have said so earlier. I usually don't refuse invitations from beautiful women, but you've already missed your chance, so your affairs are none of my business."

Xiao Yan shook off Lin Fei's hand and continued walking forward.

Just then, Xue Mei spoke up: "Mr. Xiao Yan, could you do me the honor of making a small trip there? I believe you will gain a lot from it. If you still don't intend to stay, then it's not too late to leave."

Seeing Linfei's pitiful expression, Xuemei couldn't help but speak up.

"For example? At the very least, there has to be something that would interest me enough to stay."

Even when Xue Mei tried to persuade him to stay, Xiao Yan wasn't very interested unless she could bring out a Di-rank Dou Technique, in which case he might stay.

"For example, Mr. Xiao Yan can get the opportunity to ride on my Xue family's exclusive flying magical beast 'Yuan Kong'. Now is the peak season for the flying station, and all the flying magical beasts are in operation. The fastest one will take three days to return to Black Rock City."

"If Mr. Xiao Yan agrees to attend the gathering, regardless of the outcome, my Xue family will dispatch Yuan Kong to ensure Mr. Xiao Yan arrives at his destination as soon as possible."

Xiao Yan stopped in his tracks. The Xue family was the largest family in Black Rock City, and from Xue Mei's words, it could be inferred that the flying station was a property of the Xue family.

Most of what Xue Mei said was true. If I didn't agree, I would probably have to wait three days to leave, and I didn't know if I would be harassed.

After thinking it over, I realized that going to the city lord's mansion wouldn't be a big problem.

"Alright, since it's Miss Xue Mei's invitation, then I, Xiao Yan, will accept it."

Upon hearing that Xiao Yan was willing to go to the City Lord's Mansion, Lin Fei's eyes, which had previously been filled with despair, lit up again: "Thank you so much, Xue Mei!"

"Um, you'd better stay away from me. The way you're wearing that cologne... it's really tacky."

"What?! You dare call the scented clay on me something? It's clearly yours that's the most inhumane combination!"

These two are like miniature versions of Frank and Otto; once they start arguing, it seems like there's no end to it.

Fortunately, the two had not forgotten the importance of today, and stopped arguing. They quickly summoned a carriage from Blackrock City and drove to the city lord's mansion.

The carriage was spacious and pulled by four Dragonblood Horses, a variant of magical beasts. Each of these horses possessed the strength of a first-tier magical beast and could travel a thousand miles a day, making it the most luxurious vehicle in the entire Blackrock City.

The rear carriage can seat twelve people, and in the middle there is an incense burner filled with precious spices, which can slightly accelerate the absorption of battle qi.

Xiao Yan and Xue Mei chatted happily along the way, while Lin Fei, the owner of the carriage, couldn't get a word in edgewise, which made her very frustrated.

Fortunately, the Blackrock City Lord's Mansion wasn't far, and the Dragonblood Horse was fast enough that the three of them arrived at the Blackrock City Lord's Mansion in less than ten minutes.

Looking at the magnificent building in front of him, Xiao Yan couldn't help but sigh, "This is much bigger than the city lord's mansion in Wutan City."