The summit of the back mountain of Yun Lan Sect was shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
On a protruding black rock at the edge of the cliff, Nalan Yanran, dressed in a moon-white robe, was meditating with her eyes closed, enjoying the evening breeze in the mountains.
As the clouds cleared and the wind calmed, Nalan Yanran stopped cultivating and gazed at the majestic and imposing Magical Beast Mountain Range in the distance behind the Yun Lan Sect, her thoughts drifting.
Seven days ago, Nalan Su went to Yun Lan Sect and reprimanded her, informing her that Xiao Yan would become a 5-Star Dou Zhe within a year and a half and that Xiao Zhan of the Xiao Family would break through to Dou Ling. He also told her to go to the Xiao Family to apologize.
Stubborn as she was, she didn't think she had done anything wrong. Besides, she had already paid all the compensation she was owed when the engagement was called off, and it had even caused a big rift with her family. If she were to go back and apologize now, wouldn't Nalan Yanran lose face? Wouldn't the Yun Lan Sect lose face? Wouldn't Yun Yun lose face?
'There's still a little over a year left until the three-year agreement. I'm already a 1-Star Dou Shi now, and by the time the three-year agreement is up, I might have become a Great Dou Master.'
'I practice the superior cultivation techniques of the Yun Lan Sect, and I learn the Dou Techniques that only the Sect Leader is qualified to learn. I also have a Grade 6 Alchemist making pills for me.'
'Xiao Yan, what do you have to compare with me!'
Clearly, Nalan Yanran was also shocked by Xiao Yan's cultivation speed, which allowed him to go from nothing to becoming a 5-Star Dou Zhe in just one and a half years.
At this moment, she kept comforting herself, trying to stop herself from thinking about those upsetting things.
Whoosh!
Just then, a blue figure flew swiftly from the horizon. Nalan Yanran looked up and was immediately overjoyed. She quickly rose from the boulder and waved. Teacher!
From a distance, Yun Yun, whose thoughts were still on Chen Yang, suddenly saw her disciple. Thinking of Xiao Yan's cultivation level in the Monster Mountain Range, Yun Yun couldn't help but sigh. With a flap of her Dou Qi wings, she floated down in front of Nalan Yanran.
"Teacher!
Why are you only just getting back? Did you encounter any danger?"
Nalan Yanran looked at Yun Yun, who had put away her Dou Qi wings, and asked with some concern.
"No…
That Amethyst Winged Lion King was not easy to deal with. Fortunately, we met someone who helped us obtain the Amethyst Crystal."
Yun Yun reached out and touched Nalan Yanran's face, a gentle smile on her face as she spoke.
"It's good that the Teacher is alright.
But someone who can help the Teacher should at least be a Dou Wang level expert, right?"
Nalan Yanran breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and then asked curiously.
"You'll find out later…"
Yun Yun looked at Nalan Yanran, wanting to tell her about Xiao Yan's true strength, but she was afraid that Nalan Yanran would lose her Dao heart and become discouraged after hearing it.
Fearing that she might do something rash because of Xiao Yan's current strength, she said, "Yanran, cultivation doesn't have to be too rigorous. It's also beneficial to relax occasionally."
Nalan Yanran shook her head upon hearing this. "Teacher, you don't know. A few days ago, my father came up the mountain and told me that Xiao Yan of the Xiao Family had quietly become a 5-Star Dou Zhe. He has achieved such speed in just one and a half years. If I slack off, I'm afraid I will embarrass you, Teacher!"
Seeing Nalan Yanran's stubbornness, Yun Yun couldn't help but sigh. "Fine, it's your own business. If you lose the three-year agreement, don't let it ruin your cultivation."
Because of Chen Yang's interference and Xiao Yan's own open-mindedness, the two did not have any agreement about being slaves this time, and she had already received the marriage certificate.
This three-year agreement was actually a battle for Xiao Yan to regain his face. Whether Xiao Yan wins or Nalan Yanran wins with difficulty, it will only mean that Nalan Yanran loses face and proves that she misjudged people and failed to recognize their true worth.
Only if Nalan Yanran wins decisively and crushes Xiao Yan can it be proven that Nalan Yanran did the right thing back then.
However, fate has decreed that Xiao Yan, who has now ascended to the Yun Lan Sect, will likely no longer be a mere 1-Star Great Dou Master.
Nalan Yanran did not notice anything unusual about Yun Yun. At this moment, she was looking forward to how the Amethyst Crystal that Yun Yun brought back could help her speed up her cultivation.
...
Monster Mountain Range!
The Amethyst Winged Lion King's Cave.
After Yun Yun left, Chen Yang came here and found the Amethyst Winged Lion King, whose injuries had healed.
"Master!"
Upon seeing Chen Yang arrive, the Amethyst Winged Lion King respectfully called out in a low voice.
"I've heard that when your Amethyst Winged Lion King clan gives birth to cubs, there's a chance they'll be accompanied by an Amethyst Source, is that true?" Chen Yang looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King and asked in a deep voice.
"Yes… The Amethyst Winged Lion King dared not lie, but it was also fighting for its child's future. When I gave birth, I did indeed give birth to some accompanying Amethyst Sources, but Master, you may not know that these accompanying Amethyst Sources are related to my child's future. If a 4-Tier Magical Beast consumes them, it can directly advance to the 5-Tier…"
Chen Yang did not stop the Amethyst Winged Lion King from speaking. The fact that this great lion submitted to him was partly due to the fact that it was half a cub.
"I really want to take that accompanying Amethyst Source with me!
However, are you sure you want to abandon a Grade 7 Alchemist and choose the Amethyst Source?"
Chen Yang put his hands behind his back and spoke to the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
"A Grade 7… Grade 7 Alchemist?
Master, are you a Grade 7 Alchemist?"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King was shocked.
"I am entrusted with the family's legacy, and I will definitely become a Grade 7 Alchemist within two years!"
Chen Yang said.
"In that case, Master, you may take this accompanying Amethyst Source!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King had no doubt that Chen Yang was lying.
It possessed intelligence that was no less than that of humans.
Chen Yang could have just robbed it, but instead he was negotiating with it.
This owner gave it the most basic respect and did not treat it like an animal. If its child could get the help of a Grade 7 Alchemist, it might be able to surpass itself in the future. Most parents hope that their children will be more outstanding than themselves.
After taking away the companion Amethyst Source, Chen Yang looked at the little Amethyst Winged Lion King and then made a list, asking the Lion King to find the relevant medicinal materials.
"You're really lucky. I happen to have a recipe for a Grade 4 Pill made using the Companion Amethyst Source. If you can gather the pills, I guarantee your child will be able to steadily advance to the 4-Tier Magical Beast within a month. And the required Companion Amethyst Source is only three drops!" Chen Yang said with a smile as he looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!" The Amethyst Winged Lion King was overjoyed and hurriedly went out to instruct his subordinates to find the relevant medicinal herbs.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yang brought a small bottle of companion Amethyst Source to Xiao Yan.
At this moment, Xiao Yan was cultivating in a valley, wielding the Xuan Heavy Ruler with great force, clearly indicating that he had been deeply engaged in ruler techniques for a long time.
"Brother Yang!"
Seeing Chen Yang descend from the sky, Xiao Yan smiled, wiped the sweat from his forehead, swung the giant ruler behind him, and shouted at Chen Yang.
"Not bad, you've reached the 7-Star Dou Shi level. Was your Teacher's goal for you to break through to the Great Dou Master level before leaving the Monster Mountain Range?" Chen Yang retracted his Dou Qi wings, looked around the valley, and praised Xiao Yan with a smile.
"Hehe, I broke through by chance while refining medicine yesterday! "Xiao Yan was still feeling lucky. "The cultivation plan set by my Teacher is indeed as good as it seems, and my daily cultivation is quite fulfilling now."
Chen Yang smiled noncommittally. The pills he sold to Xiao Yan for over a million gold coins could at most support him in breaking through to the Great Dou Master level, so it was normal for Yao Lao to make a relevant plan for him.
Thinking of this, Chen Yang waved his hand and took out the companion Amethyst Source. " I obtained a bit of companion Amethyst Source from the Amethyst Winged Lion King. This should be of great help to your cultivation."
With that, Chen Yang tossed it to Xiao Yan. "After you refine this bottle of Amethyst Source, you might have a chance to refine the Purple Flame of the Amethyst Winged Lion King. It will be of great benefit to you in the future, whether you are fighting enemies or refining pills."
Xiao Yan looked at the jade bottle in his hand in surprise, thanking Chen Yang while asking Yao Lao in his heart.
After receiving Yao Lao's affirmative answer, Xiao Yan looked at Chen Yang with even greater gratitude.
"Don't thank me yet. This bottle of Amethyst Source is worth three million gold coins, or something of equal value!"
Chen Yang looked at Xiao Yan and chuckled.
"Three million???"
Xiao Yan was instantly dumbfounded.
He only managed to get a few hundred thousand gold coins from that mysterious cave a few days ago, so it seems he could only rely on his Teacher for the three million.
At this moment, the old apothecary also looked miserable. After emptying his inventory, he finally took out a scroll of Grade 6 Pill Formula.
Just as Chen Yang received the prescription, the World Tree in his sea of consciousness trembled. A Violet Purple Leaf sprouted from the branch representing Treasures. It scanned the fluctuation of the Amethyst Source.
[Violet Purple LeafofCompanion Amethyst Source.]
The leaf pulsed with luxury. It curled inward, transforming into a Golden Fruit of Treasure.
[Golden Fruit of TreasureofBucket of 7-Tier Companion Amethyst Source.]
The fruit dissolved into Chen Yang's spiritual sea. He now possessed a higher tier version of the item Xiao Yan held.
Xiao Yan might make a small profit, but Chen Yang will never lose out…