Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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Among them was even a powerful expert from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm.

Despite this, Xiao Fan still walked away nonchalantly.

For a moment, facing his newly attained Nine-Star Dou Zong cultivation level, Xiao Yan suddenly felt that he was nothing at all.

"So, Senior Brother's strength has already surpassed that of a Dou Zun..."

As Xiao Yan listened to Xuan Yi and the others describe Xiao Fan as invincible, a hint of excitement appeared on his face, followed by a fleeting look of melancholy in his eyes.

After learning about Xiao Fan's achievements from Xuan Yi and the others, Xiao Yan's excitement never subsided. However, as the champion of the Pill Tower, he not only had the qualifications to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames, but also the qualifications to become a candidate for the three giants of the Pill Tower.

"The three giants of the Dan Tower..."

As Xiao Yan listened to Xuan Kongzi's words, he remembered the Pill Tower power that Xiao Fan had introduced to him before.

Xiao Yan showed a hint of surprise and asked, "If I become a candidate for a leader in the Pill Tower, what do I need to do?"

"After entering the Pill Tower, we will not force you to stay in the Pill Tower. However, as a member of the Pill Tower, you must stand on the side of the Pill Tower when the Pill Tower needs you. Apart from that, the Pill Tower actually imposes very few restrictions on you now. Moreover, you can also exchange some rare medicinal materials through the internal channels of the Pill Tower. The expenses will be discounted, and over time, it will be a considerable income."

Xuan Kongzi looked at Xiao Yan with a smile on his face and said, "Back then, your teacher was the champion of the Pill Gathering, but he refused the recruitment of the Pill Tower, thinking that his personality was not suitable for staying in the Pill Tower. Later, he traveled the continent with Feng Xian and even provoked the Soul Palace."

"If he had been an elder of the Pill Tower back then, with the Pill Tower in place, the people from the Soul Palace might not have dared to attack him..."

Xiao Yan did not immediately agree to Xuan Kongzi's words. After thinking for a while, he nodded and said, "Alright, if it is as you say, then I am naturally willing to join the Pill Tower."

Xuan Kongzi smiled upon hearing Xiao Yan's agreement, handed him a ring, and said, "Alright, now that we're all still here, your status as a candidate for a Pill Tower leader is just a title. We'll only need you when we old folks can't hold on any longer."

"This ring is your proof of identity. From now on, you will enjoy the highest priority service in all alchemist guilds across the continent."

Xiao Yan took the ring from Xuan Kongzi's hand, examined it for a while, and without much further study, put it directly into his storage ring. After bowing to Xuan Kongzi, he turned and left.

Swish!

After Xiao Yan left, a flash of energy appeared in the Pill Tower, and Xuan Yi's figure appeared not far from Xuan Kongzi.

"Is this how you fool children?"

"Hmph! I didn't lie to him. It was his own choice. Even Yao Chen can't say anything bad about me!"

Hearing Xuan Yi's words, Xuan Kongzi waved his sleeve, unable to conceal the smile on his face. Finally, he burst into laughter, "Hahahaha, the disciple Yao Chen trains will eventually enter my Pill Tower. When that time comes, I will definitely give him a good nurturing..."

Xuan Yi looked at the size of Xuan Kongzi, shook his head, and then looked at Xiao Yan who was leaving without saying a word.

Perhaps his disciple could truly become the balance between the Pill Tower and the Medicine Dust?

After leaving the Pill Tower, Xiao Yan was pointed at and gossiped about by many people along the way.

After all, as the champion of the Pill Gathering, Xiao Yan did not hide his appearance at the time, and now that he is in Saint Pill City, there are naturally many alchemists lingering there.

"Master!"

Just then, Xinlan suddenly appeared in Xiao Yan's field of vision. Upon seeing her, a look of surprise flashed across Xiao Yan's face, and he asked, "Xinlan? What brings you here?"

Ye Xinlan looked at Xiao Yan with eyes full of admiration, and excitedly said, "Congratulations to the sect leader on winning the Pill Gathering! We haven't left yet, we've been staying in the courtyard since we found out you came out, and we've been waiting for you ever since."

Xinlan looked at Xiao Yan and said, "Grandpa said that thanks to you and Brother Xiao Fan, the Ye family's elder positions have been stabilized again. Even if the Cao family wants to deal with us, it won't be so easy."

"It was nothing, you've been helping me all this time."

Xiao Yan shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then a hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes. He said, "I won't be going back to Ye City with you. I have things to do and I'm afraid I'll have to leave the Pill Domain soon."

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, a hint of melancholy flashed in Xin Lan's eyes, but she quickly regained her liveliness and asked, "Then where are you going next, Sect Master?"

"Starfall Pavilion..."

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then spoke to Xin Lan, gazing at the horizon: "Teacher, your disciple has arrived..."

...........

In the western regions of Central China, in a city covered in yellow sand, Xiao Fan frowned slightly, took out a map to check it, and muttered, "I didn't go to the wrong place..."

Looking at the "Yellowstone City" marked on the map, and the dilapidated city before him, filled with endless yellow sand, Xiao Fan couldn't help but curse the unscrupulous merchants who sold him the maps: "When I get back, I'll burn all your maps!"

Xiao Fan never expected that his long trip would result in buying a fake map. The cities marked on the map did not exist at all. He finally found a place with people, but the sky was filled with yellow sand and the city was sparsely populated.

"Never mind, at least I can ask someone for directions."

Xiao Fan shook his head and walked straight toward Huangshi City in front of him. His powerful soul force swept through the city, but Xiao Fan's brows furrowed.

Within the entire city, the strongest individuals were only two Dou Zong, one of whom was already weakened, which made Xiao Fan suspect a conspiracy.

"Okay, I love seeking thrills."

Xiao Fan left behind a sentence and his figure disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already in front of the only two Dou Zong powerhouses in the city.

The two Dou Zong were quite different. One had white hair and an aura of death emanating from him, indicating that he was not long for this world. The other was kneeling beside the old man and looked somewhat similar to him, seemingly his son.

Xiao Fan's sudden appearance startled both of them. The middle-aged man looked up and roared at Xiao Fan, "We've already handed over the goods to you. Do you really intend to wipe us out?"

The old man on the bed was also so angry that he coughed incessantly and couldn't utter a complete sentence.

"Forehead......"

Upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Xiao Fan's expression changed. He flicked his finger, and a pill fell into the old man's mouth. Although it couldn't save him, it could at least relieve his pain for now.

"I was just passing by and asked for directions."

Hearing Xiao Fan's words, the middle-aged man's face showed a mocking expression. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Xiao Fan flick the pill with his finger. Before he could react, the old man had already swallowed it. After swallowing the pill, the old man's complexion became much rosier, and at least he didn't look like he was going to die right now.

"father!"

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man's face showed a hint of excitement, and his gaze towards Xiao Fan softened considerably, but he still retained a degree of wariness.

"I don't know where you're headed. After asking, you should leave as soon as possible."

The middle-aged man helped the old man up and, without turning his head, said to Xiao Fan, "You should have seen our predicament. If we stay any longer, we might get involved and cause some unnecessary trouble."

"The trouble you're referring to, are you talking about those people?"

As Xiao Fan listened to the middle-aged man's words, he pointed to the horizon outside the window. In the blink of an eye, several figures appeared from the sky and were above Huangshi City, their cold gazes sweeping over the crowd below.

"It happened!"

The middle-aged man's expression changed drastically as he looked at the densely packed powerful figures appearing in the sky, while many people in the city also showed expressions of anger and resentment.

"Those scum from the Heavenly Nether Sect actually went back on their word!"

The middle-aged man stood up, his eyes blazing with fury, and glared at the Tianming Sect members above him, cursing, "The mighty Tianming Sect actually dares to relentlessly pursue us! I don't know whether to call it our honor or the Tianming Sect's misfortune!"

"Huang Kai, you're asking for death!"

Among the Tianming Sect's group, the leading Dou Zong expert's expression changed slightly upon hearing the middle-aged man's words. He glanced at the crowd in Huangshi City and then said, "But so be it. You are all about to die. Who will know who did it if you die here?"

The Dou Zong of the Tianming Sect didn't bother to speak, but then suddenly noticed Xiao Fan standing there. He scrutinized him carefully, his eyes narrowing, and said, "This friend looks unfamiliar. Could he be the backer these trash found?"

"I'm just a passerby who came in to ask for directions."

Xiao Fan shook his head and spoke.

"Ask for directions?"

The Tianming Sect member sneered, carefully examining Xiao Fan. He sensed no danger from the man and said, "In that case, brother, please go ahead. But you've wasted so much of my time. You know time is life. If you take my life, you should leave me something, right?"

Xiao Fan was surprised when he heard what the other party said. So, he was robbed by a Dou Zong?

Chapter 209 Sacrifice

"this........"

Xiao Fan hesitated for a moment, then looked at the small figures of the Tianming Sect members above him.

If we're talking about skill level... even if I just stood still and let them hit me, they might not be able to hurt me much... but if we're talking about age, they're definitely miles ahead of me. They're the ones who should be considered... elders... right?

So, taking action myself shouldn't be considered bullying the weak, right?

That's right!

Xiao Fan nodded silently, then looked at the people of the Heavenly Nether Sect, intending to give them a taste of their own medicine.

"Come on, everyone raise your hands! Men, stand on the left; women, stand on the right! Neither male nor female... ptooey!"

Xiao Fan released his aura, and the group of Dou Zong and Dou Huang in the sky were severely injured and immediately fell to the ground. Each of them seemed to be carrying a heavy mountain on their backs, unable to move.

Then, to their astonishment, Xiao Fan reached out, and a streak of emerald green flame shot out, drawing a line of fire across the crowd.

Sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from Xiao Fan, even the most foolish members of the Tianming Sect knew they had kicked a hornet's nest. The leader, suppressing his fear, bowed to Xiao Fan and said, "This... senior, this junior is Mu Ran, a member of the Tianming Sect. I was blind to your greatness before and offended you. I hope you will forgive me..."

The leader looked at Xiao Fan with a fawning smile on his face. The moment they sensed Xiao Fan's aura, they understood.

Even if all of them attacked together, they wouldn't be a match for Xiao Fan. So why bother making things difficult for themselves? That's why they admitted their mistake so quickly.

Seeing the other party's surrender, Xiao Fan glanced sideways at Mu Ran, then his gaze fell on the father and son behind him. Seeing the two standing there dumbfounded, he asked curiously, "How did you provoke the Heavenly Nether Sect?"

The strength of this father and son was only at the Dou Zong realm, but Xiao Fan's gaze fell on the group of people from the Tianming Sect.

There are three experts at the Dou Zong realm and several at the Dou Huang realm.

With such strength, they wouldn't send out so many powerful individuals unless there was something very important to attend to.

"this........"

"senior!"

Just as the two were about to speak, Mu Ran suddenly spoke up from behind, interrupting the father and son. His tone was somewhat urgent: "Senior, my Tianming Sect has already admitted defeat. Why are you being so aggressive?"

Mu Ran looked at Xiao Fan and spoke, while giving a wink to the people behind him.

“My Heavenly Nether Sect is not one to be bullied. If you leave now, senior, can I pretend this never happened? I am still willing to apologize to you.”