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Therefore, if Xiao Yan wanted to continue honing his alchemy skills in the Ye family without worry, Xiao Fan naturally had to resolve these troublesome matters for him before leaving.

"Great Elder!"

Xiao Fan, with Zi Yan by his side, moved around the Ye family manor with ease and quickly found the location of the First Elder, Ye Zhong. Seeing the First Elder's surprised expression, Xiao Fan nodded in acknowledgment.

"Young friend Xiao Fan, is there anything else the Ye family can do for you...?"

The elder looked at Xiao Fan and Zi Yan, who was following behind him, with some doubt, thinking that Xiao Fan had some new requests.

"Elder, you've misunderstood."

Upon seeing the Grand Elder's expression, Xiao Fan realized that the Grand Elder had misunderstood his purpose. He quickly interrupted the Grand Elder and said, "I came here to bid farewell to the Grand Elder."

"Goodbye?"

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Fan: "I wonder what you mean, young friend..."

Xiao Fan didn't keep him in suspense. After all, there were still nearly two months until the Pill Gathering. During this time, it would be fine for Xiao Yan to stay at the Ye family to improve his alchemy skills, but there would be no use for him staying here. Moreover, the system had finally refreshed the mission. He helped Zi Yan break through to the Dou Zong realm so that he could try out the Three Thousand Burning Flames first. Naturally, he had to go to the Holy Pill City to make arrangements in advance.

"The Pill Gathering is still two months away. During this time, I plan to take my sister out for some training. When the Pill Gathering begins, I will go to Saint Pill City. With my junior brother's alchemy skills, I believe he will be able to help the Ye family secure your elder positions."

Upon hearing this, the First Elder pondered for a moment, sighed, and said to Xiao Fan, "To be honest, young friend, if we're talking about who has the best chance of helping the Ye family retain their elder position, it's only Xiao Yan."

The First Elder's face showed a look of dejection as he looked at Xiao Fan and said, "Back then, my Ye family was one of the five great families of the Pill Domain. However, with the decline in recent years, there has been a lack of capable successors among the younger generation. The Pill Tower places great importance on the cultivation of the younger generation. Originally, my Ye family only needed to pass the assessment to retain our elder positions. However, after failing the assessment twice, this year is our Ye family's last chance. We must achieve a top-three ranking in the assessment to retain our elder positions..."

"Don't worry!"

Xiao Fan wasn't surprised by the elder's words, as he already knew this information. He reached out and patted the elder on the shoulder.

Xiao Fan said, "My junior brother's alchemy skills are sufficient. I've come here to help the Ye family resolve another troublesome matter!"

"Another troublesome matter?"

The Grand Elder did not object to Xiao Fan's statement that Xiao Yan could help them pass the assessment. After all, Xiao Yan was already their greatest help. However, even the Grand Elder was somewhat unsure about achieving a top-three finish in the assessment.

However, the Grand Elder was somewhat curious about another troublesome matter that Xiao Fan had mentioned.

"Yes."

Xiao Fan nodded and said, "Originally, the Ye family wanted to rely on the Cao family's help to keep your position as elders, right? If I'm not mistaken, you were planning to form a marriage alliance and use the Cao family's alchemy genius to help you pass the assessment?"

"Yes..." Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder showed a hint of embarrassment, after all, such methods were not exactly honorable.

“However, we also know that the Cao family is ambitious and treacherous. If we cooperate with them, it will only be inviting a wolf into our house. But in the past, we had no other choice…” As if to prevent Xiao Fan from overthinking, the Grand Elder hurriedly spoke up again.

"After cooperating with you, young friend, I have already decided to cancel the agreement with the Cao family."

Xiao Fan nodded upon hearing the Grand Elder's choice. At least the Grand Elder wasn't short-sighted; he knew that cooperating with the Cao family would only delay their demise.

“But while you may be willing to make fun of them, the other side may not be so.” Xiao Fan looked at the Grand Elder and said, “Although the Ye family has now become the bottom of the five major families in the Pill Domain, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. If the Cao family can swallow up the Ye family, they may be able to surpass the Dan family, one of the five major families. Even if they fail, their power will be greatly developed. The Cao family is not willing to give up such an opportunity.”

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, the First Elder put himself in Xiao Fan's shoes and his expression turned cold. If he were a member of the Cao family, he would naturally not be willing to let such a good opportunity slip away.

"So, young friend, you mean...?"

Xiao Fan looked at the Grand Elder and said, "Don't worry, since I brought this up for you, I will naturally help you solve this problem."

Xiao Fan's gaze was deep as he spoke, "However, once the Ye family regains its elder seats, I hope the Grand Elder can help me with something. Don't worry, this matter shouldn't be too troublesome. But since we're in the Pill Tower, it's best to resolve it using the Pill Tower's methods. When the time comes, the Ye family can simply vote for me."

"Row!"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's conditions, the First Elder did not hesitate at all. After all, all of this was contingent on the Ye family regaining their elder positions. In truth, he had no other choice.

"That's good."

Xiao Fan nodded, then looked at the Grand Elder and asked, "Where is the Cao family? Point me in the right direction!"

..............

After speaking to the Grand Elder, Xiao Fan took Zi Yan and left the Ye family.

He believed that the Grand Elder would not do anything foolish, and that the Ye family had no other choice but to avoid being swallowed up by other families.

After leaving the Ye family manor, Xiao Fan led Zi Yan straight towards the spatial wormhole in Ye City.

After all, the shortest way to get to the Cao family's location is through a spatial wormhole. In such a vast land as Zhongzhou, even with his Dou Zun cultivation level, it would take a considerable amount of time to travel without using a spatial wormhole.

After entering the spatial wormhole, Xiao Fan took out an incomparably magnificent spaceship, which was just a small amount of support given to him by the Grand Elder when he left.

This spaceship has many rooms, as well as pavilions and towers, and looks extremely luxurious. It is clear that the Grand Elder has put a lot of thought and effort into preparing it.

Xiao Fan looked at the deck chair that came with the spaceship, lay down on it, and then arranged for Zi Yan to control the spaceship's flight.

Although Zi Yan was unwilling, she flew to the bow of the ship with a happy (and resentful) expression in the face of Xiao Fan's friendly conversation, and controlled the space ship to fly into the distance.

At Xiao Fan's speed, it would probably take him three days to reach Cao City, where the Cao family was located, within the spatial passage.

..............

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Sensing the spatial fluctuations emanating from the exit in the distance, Xiao Fan's figure flickered and he appeared at the bow of the space ship. After reaching the exit, he and Zi Yan disappeared into the spatial passage.

Stepping out of the spatial wormhole, Xiao Fan and his companion found themselves in a huge plaza. Just by looking at the people coming and going in the plaza and the aura emanating from it, one could tell that Cao City was far more prosperous than the Ye family.

"As expected of the Cao family, ranking second among the five major families in the Pill Domain."

Xiao Fan looked at the scene before him and sighed, but he didn't linger. He took Zi Yan and headed straight for the center of Cao City.

As for whether we can find the Cao family?

Just kidding. This entire city belongs to the Cao family. The place with the most powerful people is naturally where the Cao family is located. Besides, based on Xiao Fan's experience, the Cao family should be located in the very center of Cao City. As long as you walk towards the center, you will naturally be able to see the Cao family.

Without wasting too much time, Xiao Fan led Zi Yan to an extremely luxurious mansion.

"So this must be the Cao family."

Xiao Fan looked at the Cao family's gate, which exuded an air of luxury, without the slightest surprise. After all, the Cao family was the most active among the five major families in the Pill Domain.

The five major families: Dan, Cao, Bai, Qiu, and Ye.

The Dan family, ranked first, is extremely low-key and acts with great composure, rarely engaging in any activities outside the family. The Cao family, ranked second, is powerful and well-known, with many strong members within the clan. They are very active in the Dan Domain and have always wanted to surpass the Dan family to become the number one of the five major families.

Compared to the Cao family, the Bai and Qiu families are naturally far behind, but their influence in the Pill Domain is still considerable. Even the weakest of them, the Qiu family, can easily retain their elder positions in the Pill Tower. In this light, the Ye family, which is now at the bottom of the five major families, is really... not presentable.

We need to find a way to get in...

Looking at the Cao family's gate, Xiao Fan hesitated about how to approach them. After all, the Cao family was not without experts, and they were still powerful. They also had connections with Dou Zun experts. Although Xiao Fan was not afraid, he had come with goodwill to negotiate. Only if negotiations failed would he choose to persuade them with virtue.

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Wishing all readers a Happy New Year, a prosperous Year of the Dragon, good health, and happiness for your families!

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Chapter 167 Qi He (Second Update)

Just as Xiao Fan hesitated, he suddenly sensed that two young men, still exuding the fragrance of medicinal pills, were walking straight towards the Cao family's gate. After seeing the token the two men presented, the guards at the gate allowed them to enter.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Fan's lips curled into a wicked smile.

He saw that the sign the two young men had taken out was clearly an invitation, and the name on it was Cao Ying, the number one genius of the Cao family, who was known as the enchantress.

"Zi Yan, it's your turn to take charge."

Xiao Fan turned his head to look at Zi Yan beside him, a smile on his face, but showed no intention of making a move.

"A piece of cake!"

Zi Yan watched the two young men enter the Cao family home and naturally understood Xiao Fan's thoughts. With a hint of pride on her face, purple light appeared in her eyes, and spatial power slowly enveloped her before she disappeared from Xiao Fan's sight.

"It's actually able to avoid causing fluctuations in spatial power!"

Xiao Fan looked at the spot where Zi Yan disappeared. Although she had used spatial power to escape into the void, the spatial power around Zi Yan did not become disordered. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn't have been able to notice it.

Not long after, Zi Yan returned to her previous position, holding two invitation cards in her hand, and looked up at Xiao Fan with her chin raised.

"You can now use spatial power without emitting any aura?"

Xiao Fan took the invitation from Zi Yan, kept only one, destroyed the other, and then asked Zi Yan curiously.

“No, that won’t work.” Zi Yan shook her head upon hearing this and explained to Xiao Fan, “Although I have a deeper understanding of spatial power, techniques like the one I just used can only be used when it is safe. During the battle, fluctuations in spatial power are still unavoidable.”

Xiao Fan nodded, patted Zi Yan on the shoulder, and said, "Not bad, this move has great potential. Explore it carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Fan stepped forward and walked towards the Cao family's gate.

Zi Yan listened to Xiao Fan's words and a hint of joy appeared on her face. However, when she saw Xiao Fan take a step and leave, she quickly followed. After all, Xiao Fan was the only one with an invitation. Although she didn't know why Xiao Fan wanted to destroy one, she didn't ask any further questions.

Xiao Fan was already thin, and coupled with his handsome face (which was naturally a little less striking compared to the readers), he exuded the air of a frail scholar.

This makes Xiao Fan look even more like an alchemist. (Something seems off, doesn't it?)

Xiao Fan's own alchemy skills are not low either. In fact, compared to Cao Ying now, Xiao Fan dares to say, "Everyone here is just a nobody." So he only needs to play himself.

Xiao Fan calmly walked up to the two guards from the Cao family, handed them the invitation, gestured to Zi Yan behind him, and then said to them with a smile, "This is my younger sister. She came with me to broaden her horizons. Thank you both for your help."

The alchemists the two usually encountered all had an aloof and superior demeanor. Now, looking at Xiao Fan, whose aura was already extraordinary, they realized that he was clearly a young master from a prominent family who had come out to gain experience. And then they saw Zi Yan skipping and jumping over behind him.

The two had already imagined a grand scene: a rich young master taking his mischievous younger sister on a trip.

Seeing that the invitation in their hands was in order, and that any alchemist invited by the young lady must be exceptionally talented, and that she was being so polite to them, the two of them hardly hesitated. With smiles on their faces, they bowed and greeted Xiao Fan, saying, "Young master, you're too kind. Please come in."

Xiao Fan was not surprised to see this. He reached out and pulled Zi Yan, and then reprimanded her in front of the two guards.

"Let's go. Once inside, behave yourself and stay by my side. Don't run around or jump around..."

Watching Xiao Fan and his companion disappear from sight, the two guards exchanged a glance, then happily resumed their work...

"Aren't you afraid of being exposed?" Zi Yan followed behind Xiao Fan, looked up at him, and asked with a curious expression.