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

Chapter 147 Yun Yun: I Can Do Anything (Part 2, Please Subscribe)

the next day,
The morning sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and fell on the courtyard of the Xiao residence.

Xiao Yue walked alone on the corridor of the courtyard garden. Her long silver hair shimmered with a soft luster in the sunlight. At this moment, her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there was a faint silence between her brows.

The news spread quickly yesterday, and the entire Xiao family knew that Queen Medusa was pregnant.

Xiao Yue felt that as she walked along the corridor of the courtyard garden, she could sense the strange looks cast by some passing servants. Last night, Madam Xiao had talked to her alone about things like being responsible for others.

She even inadvertently caught a glimpse of anticipation in Xiao's mother's eyes. It seemed the other woman wanted to hold her granddaughter as soon as possible.

This caused Xiao Yue to fall silent.

Just as she was lost in thought, a light footstep broke the silence.

A gentle beauty walked gracefully towards us from afar. She wore a light blue dress, and her beauty was like a clear spring in a secluded mountain. It would not be an exaggeration to describe her with words like "exquisite features" and "fair skin and jade bones."

“It’s rare to see you express such feelings of being silenced…” Yun Yun said with a gentle smile.

Xiao Yue glanced at her upon hearing this, then remained silent.

The two then slowly walked to a beautiful pavilion in the courtyard garden and sat down. Yunyun demonstrated the tea ceremony, her delicate hands moving lightly, her slender fingers tracing graceful lines.

Xiao Yue took the tea that Yun Yun had brewed, took a small sip, and asked, "What brings you here today?"

This was the first time Yun Yun had come to the Xiao residence to find him on her own initiative. In the past, it was always Xiao Yue who went to find her, or they would meet by chance on certain occasions.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun bit her lower lip, seemingly a little embarrassed to speak. Then she took out a scroll of pill formulas and a ring, placed them on the table, and slowly pushed them toward Xiao Yue.

"Po Zong Dan?"

Xiao Yue glanced at the pill formula and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

This is a peak sixth-grade pill, and its refining difficulty is no less than that of some entry-level seventh-grade pills. As the name suggests, its function is to increase the success rate of a peak Douhuang expert when advancing to Douzong.

It is important to know that there is a watershed between Dou Huang and Dou Zong. If the breakthrough fails, there is a high possibility of the tragic situation of being demoted in cultivation level.

This is one of the main reasons why a top-grade sixth-rank pill is even more popular than some seventh-rank pills. It can not only increase the success rate of breakthroughs, but also ensure that even if the user fails to break through to the Dou Zong realm, they will not suffer a backlash and be downgraded.

"Is this for your master?"

Xiao Yue spoke up.

She knew that Yunshan had almost colluded with the protectors of the Soul Palace.

Yun Yun nodded gently, a complex emotion in her slightly lowered eyes. She sighed softly, her voice tinged with helplessness: "After all, I personally cut off his chance to break through to the Dou Zong realm. I hope this pill can make up for it. If it fails, then so be it."

Xiao Yue nodded upon hearing this, then picked up the ring and glanced inside.

To refine this Breakthrough Pill, all the necessary materials are rare and precious. Even the powerful Yunlan Sect could only gather one set of materials.

"Actually, there are two sets of materials. Guhe tried them once, but he failed," Yunyun said apologetically.

After all, the general rule for inviting an alchemist to conduct a pill refining ceremony is that, in addition to having your own pill formula, you also need to prepare two sets of medicinal materials, one of which is as payment. Furthermore, even if the pill refining fails, the alchemist will not be responsible, and you will even need to prepare a large sum of extra money.

Xiao Yue nodded upon hearing this. With Gu He's skill level, he could at most refine some entry-level sixth-grade pills. Even some seventh-grade alchemists had a chance of failing at refining the peak sixth-grade Breakthrough Pill.

...

"But we're missing one set of medicinal herbs. If we fail, what are you going to use to compensate me?" Xiao Yue suddenly teased.

Yun Yun was slightly taken aback by Xiao Yue's sudden teasing. Then, a faint blush appeared on her face. She gently bit her lower lip, as if she was thinking about how to respond.

“After all, there’s only one set of medicinal herbs, so it’s not your fault if it fails…” Yun Yun lowered her head slightly, her voice a little soft, “and there will be other precious spiritual herbs as compensation.”

“If you have any other needs, I will do anything I can!” Yun Yun said firmly.

Looking at Yun Yun's slightly serious and determined expression, Xiao Yue couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.

Even if the other party hadn't made a promise, she would have agreed anyway. After all, if Yun Yun hadn't stopped Yun Shan that day, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan probably wouldn't have been able to hold out until she arrived, and Yao Chen might have been captured.

"You said it yourself, you'd do anything for me..." Xiao Yue's lips curled up slightly, then she smiled gently and said softly, "Since you're so sincere, then I won't stand on ceremony. In a few days, how about you accompany me on a trip to the Monster Mountain Range? I'd like to find some rare medicinal herbs."

She had another purpose in going to the Monster Mountain Range: to find a girl named Xian'er in a small valley.

"Warcraft Mountain Range?"

Yun Yun was slightly taken aback, then nodded gently and chuckled, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Saying,

A hint of reminiscence flashed in Yun Yun's eyes as she recalled her first encounter with a guy named Yin Yue in the Monster Forest, under the alias Yun Zhi.

Xiao Yue looked at the slightly wistful look in Yun Yun's eyes and her heart stirred slightly.

She seemed to guess what Yunyun was recalling, but she didn't point it out. She just smiled, picked up her teacup, and took a small sip.

The two sat quietly in the pavilion, enjoying the rare moment of peace. Sunlight filtered through the clouds and fell on the courtyard garden, adding a touch of gentleness and beauty to the heartwarming scene.

Yun Yun only stayed for a short while before taking her leave. After all, she was still the head of a sect. The Yunlan Sect, which had recently fought against the Soul Palace, was still in ruins and there were still many things to deal with.

Not long after Yun Yun left, another uninvited guest arrived at the Xiao residence.

...

"Miss, Princess Yaoye has come to visit and says she wishes to see you," a beautiful maidservant said as she approached from a distance.

Xiao Yue nodded slightly upon hearing this, indicating that she should invite Princess Yaoye over.

Before long, a spirited woman dressed in a magnificent brocade robe walked over, surrounded by a group of servants.

This was none other than Yao Ye, Xiao Yue's childhood playmate and the eldest princess of the imperial family. As the first heir to the throne, she seemed to have already begun to possess some of the majesty of an empress.

"It's really quite difficult to see you," Yao Ye said jokingly.

What she said was true. Nowadays, there are many people in the entire Gama Empire who want to find Xiao Yue, but very few who are truly qualified to meet her.

"Want to play another round?"

Xiao Yue pointed to the chessboard on the table.

Seeing this, Yao Ye smiled slightly and nodded in agreement. The two then sat down opposite each other and began a game of chess.

On the chessboard, black and white pieces are intertwined, and the two players move back and forth. The atmosphere seems calm, but undercurrents are brewing.

Yao Ye's chess style was sharp and aggressive, while Xiao Yue's style was more grand and imposing, giving off an air of dominating the entire game. The two went back and forth, each move carefully considered, silently competing with each other.

With the game halfway through, the two players were still evenly matched, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

“It seems your chess skills have improved a lot over the years, but you’re still too hasty,” Xiao Yue suddenly said, then placed a white piece on the board. Yao Ye was slightly taken aback, then carefully examined the chessboard. Indeed, her move just now was a bit hasty, and Xiao Yue had seized the opportunity.

"It seems I was negligent." Yao Ye smiled slightly and frankly admitted his mistake.

Xiao Yue didn't say much, just smiled gently and continued to place her pieces.

In the end, the game ended in Xiao Yue's victory.

"Your playing style is as good as ever," Yao Ye remarked, looking at the situation on the chessboard.

Xiao Yue smiled slightly and shook her head: "It's just that you were a little absent-minded today."

Upon hearing this, Yao Ye sighed softly, "Yes, there have been too many things going on in the Empire lately, and I'm finding it hard to keep up."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue nodded slightly, naturally aware of the pressure Yao Ye was facing.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Xiao Yue asked.

A hint of gratitude flashed in Yao Ye's eyes. She knew that Xiao Yue's words meant that the other party was willing to help. After hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke up and told her purpose. Then, like Yun Yun, she gave her a scroll of pill formulas and a spatial ring.

"Primordial Bone-Sculpting Pill..."

Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows slightly.

If she remembered correctly, this kind of high-grade sixth-rank healing pill was used to heal high-level magical beasts, and it was used to cure extremely severe and almost irreversible injuries.

“There are ten portions of medicinal herbs here. We only need one, and the rest of the herbs are yours. Other rewards are not a problem either,” Yao Ye said earnestly.

Xiao Yue gently took the spatial ring, and with a thought, she sensed the medicinal herbs inside.

She smiled slightly and said, "Your royal family is really wealthy and generous, providing ten portions of medicinal herbs at once."

Yao Ye smiled and said, "Although we can't compare to the super sects of the Northwest Continent, our Jia Ma royal family still has some foundation in the Jia Ma Empire."

Xiao Yue nodded and didn't say anything more. She had already made up her mind. Although the Hunyuan Bone-Shaping Pill was precious, it wasn't too difficult for her to refine. Anyway, she was just as good as herding two sheep, and besides, the reward they gave her was quite substantial.

After a moment of contemplation, Yao Ye slowly said, "I heard you're planning to establish a power base in the Jia Ma Empire?"

“I have many enemies, and I am very likely to go to war with a major power in the future, so I will naturally need sufficient strength,” Xiao Yue said.

She made no attempt to hide her feelings, and rumors of them circulated among various factions within the Gama Empire.

"Were they those mysterious black-robed figures who appeared at the Yunlan Sect that day?" Yao Ye's eyes flickered slightly.

Since that day,
The royal family mobilized a powerful intelligence network to investigate the identities of those black-robed figures. Although they still knew little, the royal family also learned of the existence of the Soul Palace, which was exceptionally powerful and a dominant force even in the Central Continent. Moreover, it was mysterious and enigmatic, specializing in hunting powerful souls on the continent who had lost their physical bodies.

"What are your royal family's plans?"

Xiao Yue asked.

Yao Ye stared intently at her for a moment before saying softly, "If you want to build up your power, our royal family will certainly do everything in its power to help you."

These words completely tied her to Xiao Yue. She had thought things through very clearly. Regardless of the terrifyingly powerful and mysterious super strong people around her, Xiao Yue's current status as a peak seventh-grade alchemist was enough to make people want to be associated with her.

"I've thought it through. The other side is the Soul Palace..."

Xiao Yue said meaningfully.

She was also somewhat surprised by the other party's courage to take such a desperate gamble.

This kind of all-in bet, with no turning back, is a do-or-die situation. If you win, everyone is happy and makes a fortune; if you lose... it's an abyss with no chance of a comeback.

Yao Ye was naturally aware of the gravity of the situation. As a dominant force in the Central Plains, the Soul Palace made the Jia Ma Empire seem like a mayfly trying to shake a tree.

However, there was no personal affection involved. After all, the two were just childhood playmates who played chess together. Yao Ye's personality was more pragmatic, and she believed more in mutual benefit.

The reason for placing such a large bet is because Xiao Yue's growth story is too unsettling and keeps me tossing and turning at night.

God knows what kind of tumultuous emotions Yao Ye experienced when these well-investigated documents were placed in front of her.

In just a few short years, they traveled from the Monster Mountain Range of the Gama Empire to the Tagor Desert, and then to the Black Corner Region. This journey may seem uneventful at first glance, but if someone were to carefully investigate the events that occurred along the way…

"I believe you."

"This is what Her Majesty the future Empress of the Gama Empire said earnestly."

If they don't seize the opportunity to place their bets now, the Gama royal family might not even have the chance to get a taste of the spoils in the future!

If you don't get on board now, who will recognize you later?

Hesitation will defeat.

After lingering with Xiao Yue for a while, Yao Ye turned and slowly left the Xiao residence with his entourage.

Watching Princess Yaoye's departing figure, Xiao Yue smiled gently. Then she took a pile of pill formulas and spiritual herbs from the table and found Xiao Yanzi.

...

"Sis, you're such a hands-off boss."

The young man in black was speechless. The other party had accepted all the favors and benefits, but he and Yao Chen were the ones who had to do the work.

They even claimed it would lay the foundation for him to refine high-level pills in the future, making him feel as if he had returned to the days when he worked for free at the Xiao family in Wutan City!
"I'm going to be busy..."

Yao Chen looked at the several scrolls of pill formulas in front of him and couldn't help but shake his head.

The Azure Longevity Pill, the Breakthrough Pill, and the Primordial Bone-Sculpting Pill that would prolong Xiao's father's life are all high-grade sixth-rank pills. Although they are not difficult for him to prepare, they will still keep him busy for a while.

"Let's take over that Pill King Guhe and the Alchemist Guild as soon as possible. It's too much trouble to always make the teacher do the work," Xiao Yan muttered.

"Who do you think will be in charge of building up the forces when the time comes?" Yao Chen glanced at the boy sideways upon hearing this.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's lips twitched, and he immediately became dejected. He knew his older sister's personality all too well; she would probably dump all the work on him again and then become a carefree, hands-off manager.

"Do you want a different kind of fire?"

Xiao Yue spoke up.

These words immediately pinpointed the other party's weakness, and the boy nodded as if he had been injected with adrenaline, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, as if he had already envisioned himself wielding a strange fire and looking down upon the world.

"Work hard, there will be plenty of strange fire in the future."

Xiao Yue patted the boy on the shoulder.

Then she turned and walked toward the gate of the Xiao residence, because she sensed that another uninvited guest had arrived at the Xiao residence. Judging from his aura, it was naturally her Queen.

(End of this chapter)