Chapter 58: Let Me Do It!

Currently, the Medicine Pavilion has only one disciple, and he is a half-baked pharmacist named Liu Yu.

"Liu Yu, step forward," Yan Xiao shouted loudly.

"Disciple Liu Yu, greets the Sect Master."

Liu Yu walked forward two steps, treading carefully, his manner very shy and timid.

"Are you shy because you see the senior and junior sister disciples around you?"

Yan Xiao was a bit displeased by such a posture from a grown man.

Liu Yu's face turned red; he snuck a glance at the female disciples nearby and lowered his head even further.

"Junior Brother Liu is shy, hehe..."

The female disciples nearby chuckled, unable to resist teasing Liu Yu.

"Cough, cough... stop teasing him. In the future, your Spirit Pills will still need to be refined by him. Liu Yu, tell me, do you have confidence?"

Yan Xiao asked in a loud, clear voice.

"I... do, I suppose."

Liu Yu raised his head to look at Yan Xiao and replied weakly.

"Speak louder." Yan Xiao had a headache.

"I do!" Liu Yu shouted loudly.

"Pfft~"

The female disciples couldn't help but laugh out loud. Liu Yu immediately lowered his head, his face as red as a monkey's backside.

Sigh...

"Later, go down the mountain to the Yan Mansion and find a female Manager named Ma Cuihua. Just say it was my order. I want you to not be shy around girls within half a month.

Cough, cough... that, you must pay attention to the methods and approaches; the bottom line must not be crossed."

Yan Xiao felt that Liu Yu needed Ma Cuihua's professional training; otherwise, how could he accomplish great things with this personality?

Everyone had strange expressions, looking at Yan Xiao, wanting to laugh but not daring to.

"...... Whoever among you wants to learn alchemy, stay behind. Follow me to the Medicine Pavilion to learn now. The rest of you, dismissed."

Yan Xiao coughed dryly and asked, looking at the 28 disciples.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to choose. When they entered Luoxia Mountain, they had already tested their aptitude for alchemy, and none of them were high.

"Sect Master, this disciple wants to learn the art of alchemy, but my aptitude is not high."

A slightly chubby girl stood out and said, biting her lip.

"Good, what is your name?" Yan Xiao asked.

"My name is Liu Pan'er, Qi Refining 8th layer, no elemental attribute."

Liu Pan'er said in a low voice.

"No matter. I have a cultivation technique specifically for alchemy here that guarantees you can cultivate Fire Origin Qi. Whoever else wants to learn alchemy, sign up quickly."

Yan Xiao said loudly.

"Sect Master, this disciple is willing to try," a male disciple stood out and said.

"Good, what is your name?" Yan Xiao asked.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this disciple is Zhang Chunyang, Foundation Establishment 1st layer, Fire attribute," Zhang Chunyang replied.

"Very good. Liu Pan'er, Zhang Chunyang, I have remembered you both. Now, go to the Medicine Pavilion's books, find the 【Encyclopedia of Vegetation】, memorize the contents during the day, and follow me to the Spirit Cave to cultivate at night."

Yan Xiao instructed.

Everyone was filled with envy. Trials in the Spirit Cave, even on the first level, could rapidly increase one's cultivation.

Having arranged everything, Yan Xiao finally had time to catch his breath. Being a Sect Master is really tiring.

"Stealing half a day of leisure from a busy life."

Yan Xiao squinted his eyes, crossed his legs, lay on the chair, picked up his teacup, and took a light sip, feeling carefree.

"...... Report......"

A loud shout startled Yan Xiao so much he almost dropped his teacup.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, news has come from down the mountain that Phantom Demons have been discovered lurking around Luoxia Mountain. Please, Sect Master, make the decision."

Has it come?

Yan Xiao frowned, stood up, and said, "Order the disciples of the Criminal Law Pavilion to follow me to kill the demons."

Before long, Luosang and the members of the Criminal Law Pavilion stood behind him. Including Luosang, there were five people in the Criminal Law Pavilion, three men and two women, appearing somewhat thin.

"Husband, the Phantom Demons are attacking; we must return to the Feng Family."

The members of the Feng Family hurried over, and Feng Jingting bowed to Yan Xiao and said.

"You are going back too?" he asked.

Feng Jingting held Yan Xiao's arm and said apologetically, "Father's cultivation is completely ruined, and Jingxuan is too young. There is no one to preside over the big picture... I fear further mishaps. Husband, I......"

"Alright, I understand. Be careful on your way. If anything happens, find Qian Youdao."

Before she could finish speaking, Yan Xiao had already nodded in agreement.

"Many thanks, Husband."

Feng Jingting bowed again. Her face flushed red; she finally gathered the courage to lightly kiss Yan Xiao on the cheek, then quickly ran away.

Yan Xiao was stunned. Did Feng Jingting just kiss him?

This little girl.

Watching Feng Jingting's departing back, Yan Xiao couldn't help but smile.

"Brother-in-law, don't worry. I will grow up quickly and marry my sister to you as soon as possible."

Feng Jingxuan said with great seriousness.

"Little brat."

Yan Xiao was amused by him and ruffled his quirky little head.

"Son-in-law, we are leaving."

Feng Chen cupped his hands to bid Yan Xiao farewell.

"I respectfully see off my father-in-law."

Yan Xiao bowed; although it felt very awkward, he still called out "father-in-law."

It was rare for Luosang to see Yan Xiao so reserved, so he couldn't help but smile, "The Sect Master is truly blessed; your wife is shrewd and virtuous, and she will surely be a capable helpmeet for the Sect Master."

"Sigh... I am just afraid of failing her sincere heart. Luosang, you will never understand the pain of this seat."

Yan Xiao shook his head, looking very worried.

"Why?" Luosang asked, puzzled.

"It is all because I am too handsome, too dashing and elegant; I am destined to make many women weep for me. I find it very heartbreaking."

Yan Xiao tossed his hair and sighed.

Luosang indicated he did not want to speak, and the disciples behind him smiled without a word.

"Let's go, stop thinking about these annoying matters; follow me to slay demons and verify the Dao."

Yan Xiao took the lead, soared into the sky, and patrolled around Luoxia Mountain on his sword.

The five people behind him were currently the strongest in Luoxia Mountain, all at the Foundation Establishment Realm, and they followed Yan Xiao on their swords.

"Sect Master... there is a Phantom Demon ahead." Luosang drew his sword, preparing to strike.

Yan Xiao hurriedly stopped him, "Let me, let me."

"There is a Phantom Demon here."

Yan Xiao: Let me, let me...

With a great expert like Luosang present, the journey was without danger.

Before long, the Phantom Demons around Luoxia Mountain were slaughtered by the group, but all the kills were snatched by Yan Xiao.

Naturally, he did it for the Fear Value.

Even a sparrow is meat; along the way, no matter what animal he encountered, Yan Xiao would try every possible way to startle it.

After a day, he had harvested a total of 4,000 Fear Value, which was not bad.

However, in the eyes of the few from the Criminal Law Pavilion, their new Sect Master was very mischievous and restless...

Returning to Luoxia Mountain, Yan Xiao went to check on Qingxue and, finding that she was still in seclusion, did not disturb her.

Qingxue had started her seclusion after eating the half of the secret-recipe roast chicken he gave her, and Yan Xiao did not know exactly what was going on.

Returning to his room, he opened the task page; the Sect Master task had been completed, and 10,000 points of Fear Value were in hand.

He now had a total of 34,000 points of Fear Value, which was still a long way from the 100,000 points needed to buy the Soul Gathering Pill for Qingxue, and this made him very troubled.

"System, is there any way to earn Fear Value quickly? Are there any suitable main quests?"

Yan Xiao asked; with a storm brewing and insufficient trump cards in his hand, he was always a bit uneasy.

"Owner, the system has listed the task list for you; you may choose a task yourself."

Task 1: Within three years, make Luoxia Mountain the number one sect in Luoyue City. Difficulty: 1 star. Reward: 10,000 Fear Value.

Task 2: Collect the Seven Spirits Sect Master Seal. Difficulty: 3 stars. Reward: 50,000 Fear Value. 【No time limit】

Task 3: Defeat Mieyao Zhenren. Difficulty: 2 stars. Reward: 20,000 Fear Value. 【No time limit】

Task 4: Defeat the Yanyu Tower assassin, Tingyu Gongzi. Difficulty: 4 stars. Reward: 80,000 Fear Value. 【No time limit】

Task 5: Ma Cuihua's troubles. Listen to Ma Cuihua's inner thoughts and arrange a reliable man for her. Difficulty: 1 star. Reward: 10,000 Fear Value. 【Time limit: 5 days】

Task 6: The worries of the Majia Town villagers. Pacify the Majia Town villagers and recruit talent to practice at Luoxia Mountain. Difficulty: 1 star. Reward: 10,000 Fear Value. 【Time limit: 5 days】.