Battle Through the Heavens, Reborn as Xiao Yan's Sister

Chapter 144 Nalan Yanran: Isn't it pretty good...? (Two chapters combined, please subscribe)

The girl turned away gently from the shadows of the trees. She didn't want to disturb Xiao Yue and Yun Yun's time together, as that would make her seem abrupt and out of place.

'Isn't this fine too...' Nalan Yanran gently bit her lower lip, comforting herself in this way.

The girl's prying and departure could not possibly escape the notice of Xiao Yue and Yun Yun.

However, they still strolled side by side, enjoying the rare moment of peace after this great battle.

Time flies...

Yun Yun sighed and said,

She looked at Xiao Yue's cool profile with her silver hair and suddenly remembered the first time she met Xiao Yue.

That silver-haired, aloof, and spirited girl who once fought the Spider Queen alone has now become so close and trustworthy; that stunning sword strike is still etched in her mind.

Xiao Yue chuckled softly. She also recalled the scene of their first meeting. It was the first time she had witnessed the magnificence of a Dou Huang powerhouse. She thought that the sword immortals in ancient books were nothing special. Now, it seemed that they were quite ordinary.

The scenes of healing the other person's wounds are more memorable than those...

Thinking of this,

Xiao Yue glanced at Yun Yun's chest again, which still ranked in the top three, far surpassing the chests of some petite and adorable young girls.

...

...

...

Around noon,

Xiao Yue descended the mountain and arrived at the bustling capital city.

She slowly walked into the magnificent mansion that once belonged to the Xiao family in the capital, followed closely by a bewitching beauty wearing a fiery red cheongsam and a snow-white fox fur shawl.

She had entrusted them to buy back the mansion when she treated Old Master Nalan last time.

"Tear down and rebuild that wall, acquire the surrounding buildings, and according to my blueprints, double the size of the manor and the small lake and bamboo grove within the estate, and build more pavilions and gazebos," Xiao Yue said calmly, as if she were describing a trivial matter.

She then raised many complicated requirements regarding the renovation of the mansion.

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei behind him frowned slightly, but then relaxed.

She shook her head helplessly, then wrote down Xiao Yue's requests one by one. There was nothing she could do; after all, Xiao Yue was now her employer, and she could only obey and submit to her every demand…

These prime locations are mostly controlled by powerful forces with strong backing, although the requirements are complicated and costly.

However… given her reputation in the capital, it would be easy to win her over. Any major power in the empire that knows a thing or two should be aware of how formidable this silver-haired woman is.

Even if the other party wanted to buy that imperial city in the central area... I doubt anyone would dare to object, right? Ya Fei thought to herself.

"Alright, that's settled. Go and have someone make the arrangements," Xiao Yue said with a smile as she turned around.

"We haven't seen each other for years, and the first thing you do when we meet is add to my workload. You're just as capable as ever," Ya Fei said helplessly.

Although the two are now of vastly different statuses, there is no barrier between them in their conversation, after all, they have known each other for a long time.

Xiao Yue smiled and didn't say much. She had a lot of confidence in the abilities of the alluring woman in front of her. She was a very capable woman, and she believed that these complicated procedures and huge projects would not be difficult for her.

Moreover, the Mittel family's business prowess is beyond question.

The two chatted for a while longer before Ya Fei withdrew. As one of the first angel investors to invest in the Xiao family, she has now received a considerable return. Not only has she become the head of the Mittel family under Hai Bodong's promotion, but her status has also risen throughout the entire empire because of Xiao Yue.

After Consort Ya withdrew,

Xiao Yue wandered around the empty courtyard alone. This mansion held memories of her first arrival in this world, though only a few years had passed, it was still a place that evoked feelings and memories.

...

Arriving at the pavilion where the old man used to love playing chess, she fell silent for a long time.

"Soul Palace..."

A hint of coldness flashed in Xiao Yue's eyes.

Now she knows the cause of death of that old man Xiao back then. It can be said that the Xiao family has suffered two consecutive calamities in recent years, both of which were caused by this infamous organization!
Moreover, Xiao Yue had a vague premonition that the reason why the Xiao clan, as an ancient imperial clan, fell into decline back then might also be related to the other party!
This feeling... is as if the two have some kind of ancestral feud, like natural enemies!
"One day I'll crush you all and reduce you to ashes." Xiao Yue murmured to herself.

She stood in the pavilion, a gentle breeze blowing through her long silver hair, making her look like an ethereal being untouched by worldly affairs, already having plans for the future in her heart.

In the days that followed, time passed slowly.

After Yao Chen returned, Xiao Yue discussed with him the matter of reshaping the physical body and gaining a new life.

After all, resurrecting the dead is a defiance of the heavens, and this is a matter of great importance. It cannot be rushed, as the more hasty it is, the more likely something will go wrong. She still has enough time now, and everything will be discussed after Xiao Yanzi and the others return.

……

……

After a few days,
At the capital city's 'airport,' rows of magnificent birds descended from the sky.

Such a scene naturally attracted the attention of many people, because everyone could see that this flying team seemed different from usual. Whether it was the luxuriousness of the decorations or the level of the flying magical beasts, they were all too impressive!
Moreover, this appears to be the exclusive flying magical beast team used by the Mittel family to receive distinguished guests.

"Master, Madam, we have arrived in the capital."

The old butler, standing in front of the ladder, turned to the couple behind him and said...

"It's been more than ten years since I've been here."

A flicker of disbelief crossed the eyes of the tall, somewhat imposing, and slightly wealthy-looking middle-aged man.

He still remembers the scene when he led the demoralized Xiao family members to evacuate the capital. The desolation and helplessness of that time are like a mark engraved in his heart, constantly reminding him of the hardships he once endured.

"This city... has changed so much."

A still-attractive and beautiful woman standing next to the middle-aged man couldn't help but sigh.

The boy in black behind him smiled slightly, saying nothing, knowing full well how his parents felt at that moment.

The group then arrived at the magnificent Xiao residence. Xiao Yue, having received prior notice, had been waiting at the gate for quite some time.

Seeing that their eldest daughter was also safe and sound, the couple felt much relieved. After not seeing her for several years, Xiao's mother held her hand and asked her about her well-being. Xiao Yue was very patient and accompanied her to visit the newly expanded manor and the small lakes and pavilions in the Xiao family mansion.

Xiao Yan and his father were left aside, the two of them staring at each other in bewilderment.

After quite some time, Madam Xiao was finally called over for a chat by Madam Nalan next door. They hadn't seen each other for over a decade, and although they often exchanged letters, they still had so much to talk about.

Although the Xiao family mansion is still under expansion and renovation, the original facilities remain unchanged, so it is still habitable. From this point on, the Xiao family members can be considered to have settled down in the capital again.

Of course, the original family business in Wutan City still needed to be managed, so only a small number of clansmen came to the capital, and the rest were mostly stewards and servants.

--night,

Xiao Yue summoned Xiao Yan, Yao Chen, Bei Ming Xiao Meng, and Tian Huo Zun Zhe, and the two people and three ghosts held a small meeting in a courtyard.

"Your 'Returning Soul Pill' should be at the peak of the seventh grade. I didn't expect you to be able to deduce such a pill formula on your own." Yao Chen looked at the pill formula in the jade slip and couldn't help but sigh.

The boy next to him felt a small blow to his heart upon hearing this. He was currently struggling to refine even fifth-grade pills, but that terrifying older sister could even deduce seventh-grade pill formulas! He really couldn't compare to her.

“This pill is enough to revive Fairy Xiaomeng, but it might not be enough for me and Brother Yao…” Yao Chen quickly discovered the shortcoming.

Xiao Yue nodded upon hearing this, as she was also aware of the drawbacks involved.

"how do I say this?"

The Venerable Heavenly Fire, puzzled, asked,

The cold, black-dressed beauty in the distance also turned her gaze over.

"Xiaomeng Fairy's body is still there, and it is extremely well preserved. Moreover, it is in harmony with her own soul, so she can be resurrected with just the Resurrection Pill. However, my body and Brother Yao's body are now just skeletons and dust, respectively. The difficulty of resurrecting them is naturally very different."

As Yao Chen spoke, a bitter glint flashed in his eyes. His body had been burned by that wicked disciple himself…

When Xiao Yue handed Han Feng's soul over to him, he was filled with mixed feelings. He did not take action himself, but instead asked Xiao Yan to clean up the mess and execute Han Feng.

"If Brother Yao and I want to refine a body that can re-accommodate a soul, we still need to meet three requirements: an eighth-grade Bone-Melting Blood Pill, a complete corpse of a Dou Zong expert, and the ability to control multiple different flames to refine it."

Yao Chen then added, "Of course, this is only the optimal solution for a full-fledged resurrection. If conditions are limited, the Grade 8 Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill can be replaced with the Grade 7 Soul-Returning Pill, but in that case, the strength after resurrection will definitely be greatly reduced."

Yao Chen actually hoped to use the optimal solution of the eighth-grade Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill directly, so that he could be resurrected at his peak. Otherwise, his strength would be greatly reduced after resurrection, and it would not be easy to regain his peak strength.

Xiao Yue nodded upon hearing this, as she naturally wanted to provide the best possible revival plan for the other party.

Although Bei Ming Xiaomeng and Tianhuo Venerable were both Dou Zun powerhouses in their lifetimes, one was only a barely early-stage eighth-order magical beast, and the other was only a five-star Dou Zun.

Yao Chen was a true nine-star, nine-turn peak Dou Zun super powerhouse in his lifetime!
The difference is considerable. If this old man were to be resurrected in his prime, it's unimaginable how powerful he would be. Unless some immortal old warrior were to emerge, he would be absolutely invincible in the Northwest Continent!
If they were to face the Soul Hall in the future, Yao Chen would undoubtedly be the pillar of the revival, and naturally he should be given the best resurrection materials so that he could be resurrected in his prime.

“In that case, let’s revive Fairy Xiaomeng first, and then revive Elder Yao and Elder Yao when we have gathered the perfect materials,” Xiao Yue said.

No one had any objections, and the small meeting came to an end.

Refining a seventh-grade pill was no easy task for Xiao Yue, let alone a heaven-defying pill like the Soul Returning Pill, which was at the pinnacle of the seventh grade.

So she spent ten days adjusting herself, bringing her body, mind and spirit to a peak state of excellence.

……

Ten days later,

Danfeng,

This place is located at the northernmost part of Yunlan Mountain.

Its summit is shrouded in clouds and mist, brimming with spiritual energy, and connected to a towering, steep stone staircase.

Moreover, standing on the summit, one can take in the entire Yunlan Mountain.

At this moment, the aloof beauty in the black dress glanced at the densely packed figures below and frowned slightly, saying, "Won't refining pills in a place like this interfere with her?"

“There is a spatial restriction set up by our grandmaster there, so outsiders won’t disturb her. Moreover, when a seventh-grade pill is born, there are always unusual celestial phenomena, and there might even be a tribulation of lightning. Setting up an altar for pill refining there can be of some help,” Yun Yun said.

Upon hearing this, Bei Ming Xiaomeng nodded slightly and said nothing more.

At this moment, the area below Danfeng Peak was densely packed with figures, and on the ancient pavilions not far from Danfeng Peak, there were also many figures standing together.

Among them were not only members of the royal family such as Jia Xingtian and Yao Ye, but also Hai Bodong and Ya Fei from the Mitma family, the Nalan family, the Alchemist Guild, and other top families of the empire.

A seventh-grade elixir will be produced in Danfeng!

This grade, which makes one's heart tremble, is considered by many to be an unparalleled divine pill. Even just smelling it is believed to prolong life! Most people, let alone smelling it, have probably never even seen what a seventh-grade pill looks like in their entire lives.

at this time,

Almost all the powerful and influential figures in the capital city had heard the news! The commotion it caused was considerable.

Xiao Yue deliberately leaked the news. In any case, the extraordinary phenomenon of the birth of a seventh-grade pill and the violent lightning tribulation could not be concealed even if she wanted to. She might as well take this opportunity to build momentum for her future plans!

The two elders of Canaan Academy were also invited by Xiao Yue to come and protect her.

After all... it's impossible to let Yao Chen and the other two souls withstand the tribulation of a seventh-grade peak, right?
Soul withstands lightning tribulation—Old man eats arsenic?

Keep in mind that the peak of the seventh rank corresponds to the peak of the Dou Zong realm! Even Queen Medusa would likely be in trouble with such a terrifying tribulation.

It's not that Queen Medusa couldn't withstand it, but even if she could, the Devouring Python bloodline would probably be severely injured by the lightning tribulation. She's in a 'special period' right now, and Xiao Yue is unwilling to let her withstand the lightning tribulation.

As for the two elders, who are at the peak of the Dou Zong realm, it would be safer to let them take on this tribulation of the seventh-grade peak.

……

at last,

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the time for alchemy arrived. Clouds and mist swirled around the top of the alchemy altar, where a hazy silver-haired figure slowly opened her eyes. Xiao Yue stood up, having already adjusted her body, mind, and spirit to an excellent state of peak vitality.

"Oh!"

The towering, crimson alchemy furnace, covered with lifelike ancient mythical beast patterns, landed heavily on the stone platform. Its weight caused the entire mountain to tremble slightly.

"call--!"

The five-colored flames roared into the alchemy furnace, and the hazy figure shrouded in mist had waist-length, snow-silver hair that fluttered in the wind, with a few strands of snow gently brushing against Xiao Yue's calm profile.

Immediately afterward, she waved her sleeve, and the nearly dozens of medicinal herbs that were swirling around her rushed into the alchemy furnace in a series of rapid movements amidst gasps from below. They were then instantly refined by the five-colored flames within. The entire refining process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest interruption.

As the alchemy process began, a vast and powerful soul force slowly spread out from Xiao Yue's center. Any alchemists around who felt this soul pressure couldn't help but tremble, their eyes filled with undisguised horror.

"What terrifying soul pressure..."

Guhe let out a long breath and murmured.

Behind him, the senior members of the Alchemist Guild, including Fa Ma, couldn't help but smile wryly. As alchemists, they naturally knew that only a seventh-grade alchemist could possess such soul pressure... which meant that Xiao Yue had truly reached the seventh-grade alchemist realm!
Comparison is the thief of joy. The other person is only about twenty years old, isn't he? They've spent most of their lives studying alchemy. Compared to them, they're utterly ashamed.

"Teacher, what do you think my sister's soul level is now?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but ask.

"She's almost at the Heavenly Realm, isn't she? Anyway, when I first met your sister, she seemed to have been born at the Spirit Realm," Yao Chen said.

“She’s ate a lot of food outside over the years, she should be close to advancing to the Heavenly Realm by now,” Yao Chen added somewhat uncertainly.

The boy in black was instantly stunned upon hearing this! He froze on the spot.

"He was born at the Spirit Realm? He's about to reach the Heaven Realm. The starting lines are completely different. What's the point of him even playing?" The young man suddenly had the urge to start over.

(End of this chapter)