Chapter 176: Xiao Zhan Makes Trouble

Compared to Xian'er's disdain, Xiao Yan could be said to be desperate at this moment.

"Little Yanzi, you actually don't need to wrong yourself like this; it's just that it will take me a bit longer to recover," Yao Lao advised in Xiao Yan's mind.

At the same time, he was deeply moved; the extent of the grudge between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan could no longer be described in words.

And this time, the person Xiao Yan was going to save was actually the old master of the Nalan Clan, Nalan Yanran's grandfather!

The forbearance involved could be imagined.

If it were not to let Yao Lao recover sooner, Xiao Yan would never have adopted this method. And this also made Yao Lao sigh that he had not misjudged this time; he had taken on the right disciple!

"Teacher, don't worry! My hatred for the Nalan Clan is not that great," Xiao Yan said in a calm tone.

Yet, this very tone of Xiao Yan's proved that his heart was not as calm as he claimed.

Just as Yao Lao wanted to say something, Xiao Yan stopped in front of a magnificent mansion, "We're here!"

And just as Xiao Yan was heading to the Nalan Clan to save someone, Xiao Zhan had also quietly arrived at Jiama Shengcheng.

Regarding this so-called Three Year Agreement, Xiao Zhan still wanted to personally support it, and according to Xiao Han, he still needed to discuss his son's lifelong matters with the other party's elders.

At this moment, Xiao Zhan was listening to news about Xiao Yan.

"What?" Xiao Zhan's tone rose slightly, and he said in astonishment, "Yan'er went to treat Nalan Old Master?"

"Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Even though he knew the person before him could not possibly deceive him, Xiao Zhan still could not believe this matter.

"It is absolutely true! The Third Young Master is currently using the alias Yan Xiao, and relying on his own Exotic Fire, he has gone to remove the Branding Poison for Nalan Old Master." And Xiao Wufa also understood his Clan Leader's disbelief.

In fact, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that Xiao Yan would go to help save Nalan Old Master's life.

Xiao Zhan was silent for a long time, and a gratified smile appeared on his serious face, "Yan'er has grown up!"

Leaving aside why Xiao Yan wanted to save that Nalan Old Master, just the fact that he could suppress his own inner resistance to contact the Nalan Clan was enough to prove that Xiao Yan's character was now extraordinary.

He was no longer the impetuous boy who could be provoked by a few words of insult.

Moreover, according to Xiao Zhan's estimation, Xiao Yan was likely enduring such humiliation to restore the strength of his teacher, which made Xiao Zhan even more satisfied.

"Alright, continue to go and protect Yan'er's safety!"

"Yes!" Before Xiao Wufa's voice had even faded, he had already disappeared from the room.

"Clan Leader!"

Before long, a figure in the shadows appeared silently before Xiao Zhan.

"Well, have you found out the arrangements of the Chu Yun Empire?" Xiao Zhan regained his original imposing manner and said coldly.

Regarding the Chu Yun Empire, Xiao Zhan had already decided not to let the other party continue to exist; it would be perfect to gift such a large territory to the Jia Ma Empire as a favor.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan held a firm stance of striking against all the schemes of the Chu Yun Empire. And this Alchemist Grand Meeting was no exception.

"Yes!" That member of the Xiao Clan said: "The person the Chu Yun Empire has sent to infiltrate the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Grand Meeting is the Vice President of the Chu Yun Empire Alchemist Association, Yan Li."

"Yan Li?" Xiao Zhan was puzzled for a moment; he had no impression of this person!

"Yan Li is only a Fourth Grade Alchemist, so he is not within the scope of our Xiao Clan's intelligence network," that Xiao Clan member explained proactively, seeing Xiao Zhan's confusion.

The Xiao Clan naturally had its own intelligence system in the Northwest Continent. They had an understanding of many famous experts above the Emperor rank and Alchemists above the Fifth Grade.

And Yan Li clearly did not have this qualification. If he hadn't become the unlucky scapegoat pushed to the forefront this time, he would have just been a nobody.

"Only a Fourth Grade Alchemist?" Xiao Zhan said with some displeasure, "This Chu Yun Empire is truly petty!"

He had thought he could make the Chu Yun Empire bleed this time!

"The level of alchemists in the Chu Yun Empire is far behind that of the Jia Ma Empire; only their Alchemist Association President is a Fifth Grade Alchemist, so a Fourth Grade Alchemist should be their limit."

Hearing this, the Xiao Clan member defended the Chu Yun Empire; the other side was also quite miserable!

Moreover, in the past, the Jia Ma Empire only had the aspect of alchemists that could surpass other countries.

"Fourth Grade Alchemist..." Xiao Zhan murmured for a while, calculating in his heart, "This difficulty is not enough!"

Xiao Zhan naturally knew clearly about Xiao Yan participating in the Alchemist Grand Meeting, and the news of the former becoming a Fourth Grade Alchemist could not be hidden from him.

Xiao Zhan knew very well that with the guidance of that Venerable Yao, Xiao Yan's progress in alchemy would definitely far exceed imagination; a mere Fourth Grade Alchemist had no qualification to be mentioned in the same breath as him.

And Xiao Zhan did not want Xiao Yan to win the championship of this Alchemist Grand Meeting too easily; a thought occurred to him, and a plan formed in his mind.

"Invite a Fifth Grade Alchemist from the Pill Hall to come and participate in this year's Alchemist Grand Meeting," Xiao Zhan ordered.

"Clan Leader..." the Xiao Clan member hesitated, "Would that be inappropriate?"

At this moment, he was inwardly criticizing Xiao Zhan's approach; the Clan Leader was truly something to his own son, actually setting him up like that—it was fortunate he was his own flesh and blood.

Moreover, he estimated that with this willful order sent out, the Pill Hall would likely explode.

A Fifth Grade Alchemist mixing into this group of young people was not like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, it was pure suppression! The family's alchemists would simply disdain to do such bullying.

If they won, it was expected; if they happened to lose, they would lose face to several surrounding countries. Those Fifth Grade Alchemists could not afford that price; it was completely thankless!

And Xiao Zhan also knew the nature of the Xiao Clan's alchemists, knowing he couldn't let them work for free, so he added,

"Those willing to come will be given the opportunity to observe the insights of the family's Sixth Grade Alchemist."

"Yes!" This time the answer was quite crisp and decisive.

He could already imagine the lively scene of the Pill Hall's Fifth Grade Alchemists fighting for this precious spot.

"Clan Leader Xiao, I wonder what brings you to my Alchemist Association?" Fama looked at Xiao Zhan with those eyes that seemed to be forever squinted, and said with a smile.

Although he was not familiar with Xiao Zhan, his strength and family influence were completely worthy of his full attention.

Moreover, according to his understanding, the Wutan City Branch of the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild had always been taken care of by the Xiao Clan, providing many resource supports to the association.

Toward friends of the Alchemist Association, Fama's attitude had always been friendly.

"President Fama, I have come to request a convenience from you."

"Oh?" Fama gave a light exclamation; the overall strength of the Xiao Clan was not weaker than their Alchemist Guild! How could they need a convenience from him?

However, although he thought this, Fama still said, "I wonder what convenience Clan Leader Xiao wishes for me to grant?"

"I, Xiao Zhan, hope that President Fama will allow a Grade 5 Alchemist from my Xiao Clan to participate in this Alchemist Grand Meeting."

Xiao Zhan spoke in a way that was truly shocking.