Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 519: Give your father-in-law a punch in the face?
"Well, although your soul power has advanced to the Spirit Realm, in the art of alchemy, the soul is ultimately just an aid. If you want to advance to the next level in the seventh rank, you still need to study and practice diligently. Don't waste your talent."

"hey-hey."

"In addition, your victory in this competition has successfully secured an opportunity for the Starfall Pavilion to connect with the Three Valleys. It's just a pity that the Ice River Valley now has some conflicts with us. How to choose between them will depend on your and the girl's decision."

"Hey hey hey"

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Seeing the young man's absent-minded and foolish appearance, the old apothecary frowned, and finally couldn't help but slap him on the top of the head, scolding him:

"You brat, I'm asking you a question. Which one are you going to choose between you and that girl?"

"what?"

A sharp pain shot through his head, jolting Xiao Yan awake. Without hesitation, he blurted out, "Is that even a question? Of course, I'd choose my daughter. She's obedient!"

Yao Lao: “?”

He was a little unsure whose question Xiao Yan was answering.

Is there some necessary connection between Mitani and his daughter?
"Little Yanzi." The old apothecary looked at him with some suspicion. "I clearly told you to go to that girl to heal your soul, but it seems that not only did she not heal you, she also gave you some kind of bewitching potion?"

Xiao Yan's face stiffened, and then he said somewhat reluctantly, "Teacher, this, this isn't appropriate, isn't it? It's at least a secret between the two of us."

Seeing the other party's embarrassed look, the old doctor couldn't help but kick him, laughing and scolding, "Do you think I would reveal your secrets if you told me to be honest?"

After his soul power was fully restored to the Heavenly Realm, Yao Lao successfully conjured a 'pseudo-physical body'. His lower body, which was once as illusory as smoke and dust, had now transformed into solid legs, making even Venerable Tianhuo extremely envious.

Seeing his master speak, Xiao Yan immediately lost his temper and could only scratch his head, saying vaguely, "Well, Ruoruo said that after we find our mother, she will... form a family with me."

What level of cultivation does Yao Lao possess? Even though Xiao Yan was deliberately vague, he still gleaned the key information from it and his eyes widened immediately.

"Ho-"

The old doctor gasped, instantly astonished by Xiao Yan's extraordinary talent. "Little Yan, you've really improved! You managed to get that girl to agree. Not bad, you've spent so much time infiltrating the enemy camp, it wasn't a waste of your time!"

Xiao Yan said helplessly, "What progress have I made? Teacher, you don't know, Ruoruo didn't like me at all when my soul was injured. She even said that I was stupid and bad, wanting to take advantage but not having the guts. Look at that, is that any kind of praise?"

To be honest, he was still in a daze, completely unable to believe that Ruoruo had given in so easily, without any warning or reason.

If he was so unlikeable before, why did she choose this moment to make a promise to her? Just because she said she wanted to have a home with him?

This doesn't make any sense at all.
“Silly boy.” The old doctor shook his head. “If she really didn’t like the evil version of you, how could she be willing to act so intimately with you in front of so many people? Besides, feelings can never be achieved overnight; they can only develop naturally.”

Xiao Yan's lips parted slightly, and he asked incredulously, "Then what does Teacher mean?"

The old doctor's eyes held a smile, full of meaning: "What if I told you that she liked you the most from the very beginning?"

These words immediately stirred up a storm in Xiao Yan's heart.

That enchantress liked me the most from the very beginning? How could that be?
No one could fathom her thoughts, not even her teachers. She was like a little hedgehog, completely shielding herself from view; no one could ever glimpse her inner softness.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan suddenly froze, realizing that the girl's past disguise and concealment had been completely exposed to him, and he could see right through her even with his eyes closed.

Yes, she said a long time ago that I was her favorite person.

At the time, I took that sentence as a joke.

"Liking someone doesn't necessarily mean agreeing with them, or expressing it. They might not even be clear about their own feelings. But while other things can be faked, subconscious actions can't be lied about."

The old doctor stroked his beard and sighed, as if he were thinking of something, but the brightness in his eyes had disappeared.

"Raise to the eighth rank as soon as possible. Alchemists are a goal that all forces crave. The higher the rank, the greater your chances of success."

"Furthermore, I now possess half a physical body, so let's give this hard-won opportunity for resurrection to Senior Tianhuo. He has waited even longer, and he shares a deep bond with you. Whether from a rational or emotional perspective, we must win him over as soon as possible."

Xiao Yan felt a warmth in his heart and respectfully bowed, saying, "Yes, Master."

After leaving the main hall, Xiao Yan stood at the edge of the mountain peak, still feeling that everything he had experienced was so unreal.

By now, he could no longer tell whether the enchantress was an enchantress or a girl next door. He only knew that she had finally been willing to tear open a corner of her heart and leave a place for him.

He could be considered someone who could settle down and start a family. Moreover, it was with his first love; they were completely innocent and pure, both of them learning about love from scratch, enjoying the purity and beauty of it all.

This should be considered a case of hardship finally turning into happiness, right?
Although everything sounds wonderful now, Xiao Yan still can't put his mind at ease. He feels a vague unease lingering in his heart, an indescribable sense of unease.

Yes, and there's also the power of bloodline.

Since the two met, Ruoruo seemed to have never mentioned anything about bloodline power. Even after learning about the medicinal bath from Yao Lao, Xiao Yan still remained somewhat suspicious of it.

Although medicinal baths can slow down the awakening of bloodline, they are not a long-term solution. Once the bloodline fully erupts, the medicinal baths can actually help one reach a higher level.

Their father-in-law's methods far exceeded their understanding and imagination. Even though they weren't completely hostile yet, after witnessing Ruoruo's various ordeals, Xiao Yan knew that this matter could not be left unresolved.
Even if we take a step back and assume that the father-in-law really had no ill intentions towards Ruoruo, the injuries he inflicted on her were enough for Xiao Yan to punch him hard in the face!

"At least one punch, and then, there's no limit." Clenching his fist tightly, Xiao Yan's eyes gradually shone with a strange light, as if he had set a new goal.

However, just as his expression shifted, filled with uncertainty and anxiety, a clear and melodious voice rang out at that very moment—

"Hey, senior brother, what are you daydreaming about?"

"Ah! Ruoruo, I didn't—"

Turning around abruptly, Xiao Yan's mouth dropped open when he saw the pretty girl in green. "Qing, Qingluan girl?"

"What? Ruoruo, you naughty guy, you're thinking about doing bad things to your senior sister again, aren't you? You can even mistake her voice!"

Mu Qingluan said solemnly with a stern face, "Forget it, I don't have time to argue with you. The Yellow Springs Pavilion has sided with the Ice River Valley and is preparing to join forces to attack our Starfall Pavilion, claiming that they want us to hand over that girl named Little Fairy Doctor."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's pupils dilated: "What did you say?!"

(End of this chapter)