I am a mortal who has achieved enlightenment through burning my secrets

Chapter 325 The Xiao Family—Xiao Wuji!

"Nephew Wuji, please stay home a little longer this time. The Xiao family really needs you!" Xiao Zhan said, almost pleadingly, as he held Xiao Wuji's hand.

His attitude stemmed from the fact that he hadn't expected the once insignificant nobody from the Xiao family to have already reached the Dou Ling level. If Xiao Wuji were willing to make a move, the Xiao family would be fully capable of dominating the entire Wutan City.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's ambiguous actions, Xiao Wuji pulled his hand away from his and said righteously, "Uncle Xiao, you're too kind. I'm also a member of the Xiao family. Now that the Xiao family needs me, it's my duty to help!"

"Good good!"

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed and shouted "Good!" three times. Then he said, "I will immediately instruct them to prepare a banquet to celebrate your breakthrough to the Dou Ling realm!"

Soon, under Xiao Zhan's manipulation, Xiao Wuji's deeds spread throughout the entire Xiao family. Finally, at the suggestion of the three elders, Xiao Wuji was made the Supreme Elder of the Xiao family.

At the same time, Xiao Xun'er also learned some unsettling news from Ling Ying.

"Young Master Xiao Yan has already fallen to the Dou Zhe level, and his Dou Qi is still declining!"

Xiao Xun'er frowned and asked, "Have you found out the reason?"

"This old servant examined Young Master Xiao Yan's body while he was asleep and found nothing abnormal."

"Perhaps this old servant is not strong enough!"

After yesterday's events, Ling Ying changed his self-reference to Xiao Xun'er from "I" to "this old servant," but Xiao Xun'er didn't notice this and was only worried about Xiao Yan.

Xiao Xun'er frowned and remained silent, feeling that she was the one who had harmed "Brother Xiao Yan". If she hadn't killed Xiao Rulong, Brother Xiao Yan wouldn't have lost the fighting spirit he had worked so hard to cultivate.

Just as Xiao Xun'er was worried, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the courtyard, which made her even more annoyed.

Why is it so noisy outside?

Ling Ying knelt on the ground and answered without raising her head, "It's an orphan who left the Xiao family before. He's said to be named Xiao Wuji. He has the strength of a Dou Ling. The Xiao family is celebrating."

"Miss, would you please ask them to be quiet?"

"Xiao Wuji?"

Xiao Xun'er muttered something, and then planned to have Ling Ying disperse the people, but just then, the system made a new move.

[Ding! A prodigy has been detected. A new mission has been issued.]
[Degenerate Mission: Please seduce the prodigy Xiao Wuji and cause him to fall into depravity. (Reward: 10,000 Degenerate Points, Improved Cultivation Talent) (Failure Penalty: Xiao Yan will fall steadfastly in love with Ru Hua)]
boom!
Seeing the newly displayed penalty for failure, Xiao Xun'er was so shocked that she snapped off the armrest of her chair. How could Brother Xiao Yan fall in love with someone else? No, absolutely not!

"Old Ling, go and kill a woman named Ruhua!"

"Yes!"

Ling Ying accepted the order and left.

Half a day later, before Ling Ying could return, the system displayed new subtitles again.

[Ding~ Detected that Ru Hua died at the hands of the host's servant. Mission penalty has been modified!]
[Failure Penalty: Xiao Yan will fall in love with Sister Feng and will never love the host!]

"Damn it!"

Xiao Xun'er was furious, and she kept feeling that something was wrong. But as soon as she remembered something, she would forget it. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't figure out what was wrong.

In the Xiao family ancestral hall, Xiao Wuji, who had just paid homage to his "ancestors," had a slight smile on his lips. It was a very simple routine, and any normal person could sense that something was wrong, but under his influence, Xiao Xun'er would never think that something was amiss.

As for Ling Ying, he had her under control last night. Even if he noticed that Xiao Xun'er was acting strangely, he would not report it to the ancient clan. He would even deliberately cover it up.

However, he remembered that Xiao Xun'er seemed to have more than just Ling Ying as a guard; he hadn't seen the other one yet!

After paying respects to their ancestors, Xiao Zhan began arranging accommodations for Xiao Wuji.

"Wuji, this is your courtyard. See if you need anything, and I'll have someone prepare it for you!"

Hearing the eager words in his ear, Xiao Wuji finally began to properly examine his residence.

It was just a courtyard with a garden, not much bigger than his previous cave dwelling. Xiao Wuji looked around and then pointed to a room on the west side, saying:
"I would appreciate it if you could help me convert this room into a pill-making room later, Uncle. This wooden room can't withstand the scorching heat of the pill-making fire!"

"Also, find me another maid, one with good talent. I can teach them alchemy when I have time!" Xiao Zhan exclaimed in surprise, "The alchemy room? My nephew can refine pills?"

"I'll get a little bit!"

Xiao Wuji humbly replied, "My battle qi attribute is not suitable for alchemy. Although I have become an alchemist through my efforts, I can only refine some rudimentary pills!"

"I've heard that my cousin Xiao Yan has quite a talent. I happen to have a bottle of Foundation Establishment Elixir here. I'll add a few drops to the tub for a medicinal bath, which can accelerate the cultivation of Dou Qi. It's just a small token of my appreciation!"

"Haha, then thank you very much, my dear nephew!"

Xiao Zhan reached out and took the jade bottle, putting it away without saying anything that would spoil the mood, such as Yan'er had already broken through to the Dou Zhe level and no longer needed it. After all, even if Yan'er didn't need it, the other juniors could.

As for the maid, even more caution is needed. Although she is called a maid, she is to pass on the art of alchemy, so he must be more careful. At the very least, she must be a member of the Xiao family.

……

into the night!

Xiao Wuji didn't wash up and went straight to the large bed. The room was brightly lit, but he showed no intention of resting.

dong dong! !
Hearing the knocking at the door, Xiao Wuji remained unmoved.

Thump thump thump thump!

The knocking grew more urgent, but it never seemed to increase in force, making it sound rather furtive.

Finally, the knocking stopped abruptly, followed by the sound of someone climbing over the wall into the yard.

dong dong!

This time, the knocking came from below the attic, and Xiao Wuji said, "Come in!"

Clang!

Tread!

The footsteps grew louder as they approached, moving from the first floor to the second, until finally a scantily clad young woman appeared before him.

Xiao Xun'er's clothes were revealing yet conservative; they appeared thin but covered all her vital areas, leaving Xiao Wuji with plenty of room for imagination.

"Who are you? Uncle Xiao promised to find me a maid, but surely he can't find one this quickly?"

"No, I'm not a maid!" Xiao Xun'er denied categorically. However, this was a necessary sacrifice to complete the mission.

Xiao Wuji's expression turned serious, and he questioned, "Not a maid? Then what are you here for?"

"I, I..." Xiao Xun'er said with difficulty, "I'm here to perform a dance!"

Xiao Wuji rolled out of bed, walked to Xiao Xun'er's side, and scolded her from above: "At such a young age, you're not learning good things, but only crooked and evil ways."

"Did your parents give birth to you just so you would become a worm?"

"Shameless slut!"

"enough!!"

Xiao Xun'er could not bear such humiliation. Ignoring the difference in strength between the two, she struck Xiao Wuji on the chest with her palm, but was knocked off balance by the impact.

Xiao Wuji's loud voice attracted the attention of some people nearby, and at this moment, Xiao Xun'er, unable to bear the humiliation, climbed over the wall and escaped outside, her figure naturally being seen clearly by many people.

"Xiao Xun'er...hehe!"

……

(End of this chapter)