People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 167 A woman’s thoughts

late at night.

After settling Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan into their lodgings in the inner domain, Chen Xiao returned alone to Cao Ying's courtyard.

Stepping inside, Chen Xiao looked at the stone table in the courtyard, where an elderly man dressed in blue, around fifty years old, was sitting opposite Cao Ying.

Although the old man seemed more like an elder, Chen Xiao could sense an unnatural restraint emanating from him.

"Witch, who is this...?"

Cao Ying glanced at Chen Xiao, stood up gracefully, and solemnly introduced, "Senior Ye Zhong, this is Chen Xiao, who can fully represent my Cao family. It was his idea to invite you here. You should have met him in the assessment hall."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhong quickly stood up, showing no airs of a Dou Zong expert.

The fallen Ye family no longer has the right to put on airs.

"So it's young friend Chen Xiao in person. May I ask what brings you here?"

The Cao family has been at the height of its power in recent years, which is the envy of the other four major families.

Cao Ying, in particular, has grown at an astonishing rate, surpassing the Dan family genius who was her equal a few years ago.

The various families have been secretly investigating the reasons behind this.

However, aside from knowing that Cao Ying had been to the Northwest Continent once, the Dan family knew nothing more about it, and even those who knew a little more remained silent about it.

Only today, seeing Cao Ying's intimate behavior with a strange young man, have the various families begun to speculate about this.

Cao Ying's words now further confirm that Chen Xiao deserves great credit for her rapid growth.

"Sit down and let's talk. The main reason we invited the Grand Elder this time is for the Ye family's Yang Fire Ancient Altar. I would like to borrow this place."

After inviting Ye Zhong to sit down, Chen Xiao didn't mince words and directly stated his purpose.

Ye Zhong suddenly realized something, but he didn't say anything, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, as if he was considering how to gain more benefits.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly and said directly, "I know that the Yang Fire Ancient Altar is a forbidden area of ​​the Ye family, and I also know that the Yang Fire Ancient Altar is currently in trouble and has not had any Yang Fire overflow for many years. As payment for using this place, I can help the Ye family solve the problem of the Yang Fire Ancient Altar."

"Furthermore, the Ye family is in a precarious situation. If they are still at the bottom in the next assessment of the five major families, their position will be in jeopardy. I can also point out a way for the Grand Elder to address this issue."

Since we're going to use someone else's stuff, giving them some benefits is a must.

Chen Xiao knew this Elder Ye somewhat; he wasn't a rigid person. Given the two conditions, he believed Ye Zhong would make a wise choice.

Under the watchful eyes of Chen Xiao and Cao Ying, Ye Zhong's gaze narrowed slightly, and he unconsciously tightened his grip on the teacup.

Clearly, Chen Xiao's conditions made it impossible for him to remain calm.

For the Ye family, the situation arising from the Yang Huo Ancient Altar, along with matters related to the next assessment of the five major families, are urgent issues that need to be addressed immediately.

Once these two problems are resolved, the Ye family will have more time and a chance to return to its peak!

"Is what you say true, young friend?"

Meeting Ye Zhong's intense gaze, Chen Xiao slowly nodded.

He's not exactly a gentleman, but most of the time, he's too lazy to fabricate lies to deceive people.

Upon seeing this, Ye Zhong immediately nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I believe you, young friend!"

The collaboration was achieved even more simply than Chen Xiao had imagined.

After all, from Ye Zhong's perspective, since the Yang Fire Ancient Altar is no longer usable, letting Chen Xiao give it a try would be a loss even if he failed.

Conversely, if Chen Xiao truly fulfills his promise, the Ye family will see a turning point and will find no reason to refuse.

“Very good. I will bring Cao Ying and the others to the Ye family in about half a month.”

"Then I will be ready to welcome you anytime, young friend. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now. See you in half a month!"

Although Ye Zhong was very curious about Chen Xiao's identity and his relationship with the Cao family, he was very perceptive.

Now that the business was over, and with no intention of lingering and getting in the way, he stood up and said. Chen Xiao nodded, watching Cao Ying see Ye Chong off.

When Cao Ying returned, the moonlight was dim, and only the two of them remained in the courtyard.

During the day, when Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan were present, Cao the Demoness was quite bold and dared to tease Chen Xiao.

But now that she was all alone, sitting opposite Chen Xiao, Cao Yaonu felt inexplicably uneasy. She didn't dare to look Chen Xiao in the eye, as if she had been bitten by a snake once and was afraid of a rope for ten years.

"I already gave the materials for the Soul Fusion Blood Pill to my teacher, and he agreed. We can start refining it tomorrow."

Pretending to be calm, Cao Ying took a sip of tea, her pretty face expressionless, and spoke in a flat tone.

However, she overlooked one detail.

Chen Xiao said with a half-smile, "What you just drank was my tea."

As soon as the words were spoken, Cao Ying was struck dumb. Her delicate body suddenly stiffened, her cheeks instantly flushed red, and even the tips of her ears burned.

Cao Ying's fingertips trembled as she placed the teacup back on the table. The porcelain cup collided with the stone table, making a crisp sound, as if it were also striking her heartstrings.

She became increasingly uneasy, and in a daze realized that ever since she had provoked Chen Xiao in the Black Corner Region and ended up losing more than she gained, she felt inexplicably short of breath every time she faced this man.

After all, Chen Xiao had already seen through her arrogant exterior, revealing a true state of panic, helplessness, and bravado beneath.

"How can you be so petty about having a cup of tea? I am your fiancée!" Cao Ying said, her swan-like neck stiff, trying to maintain her composure.

But he couldn't hold on for long before he suddenly clutched his chest and started coughing violently, his face turning pale.

Chen Xiao got up and came behind her, helping her catch her breath. He stopped only after she had recovered.

"The aftereffects of the Burning Technique?"

Cao Ying nodded slightly: "Before, I would only feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, but after reaching the Dou Wang level, I would have these symptoms from time to time. The more my strength increases, the more obvious they become."

A fragment is still a fragment. So far, things are alright, but if another ten or eight years pass, the situation will only get worse.

Fortunately, Chen Xiao was prepared for this.

"From today onwards, you will no longer suffer. I brought you a gift this time. Open it and take a look."

Chen Xiao smiled and sat down, losing all interest in teasing her. He took out a black scroll from his storage ring and handed it to her.

From his expression, Cao Ying already guessed what it was.

With anticipation, I opened it, and sure enough, it contained the complete version of "Burning Technique"!
"When my fourth uncle came back, he said that you would help me prepare a complete cultivation method. I was really looking forward to it. I remembered this after seeing you today, but since you didn't mention it, I didn't want to ask too much, lest you lose face if you weren't prepared."

Cao Ying gently stroked the surface of the scroll with her slender fingertips, a soft and charming smile playing on her lips.

Recalling the events of the day, Chen Xiao skipped all pleasantries and immediately dumped a pile of tasks on her to handle upon meeting her.

Although she was mentally prepared and knew that this was her duty to fulfill a promise, Chen Xiao's businesslike attitude still made her feel a little uneasy.

Women are creatures whose thoughts are always delicate and inexplicable.

He treated her like a fiancée, but she felt it was too fast.

If you handle things strictly by the book, she'll think you're heartless.

Only when Chen Xiao took out the Burning Technique and felt that he still cared about her did Cao Yaonu's little emotions completely dissipate.

"What I said goes. Take these next few days to prepare. These things will take a lot of effort."

Cao Ying smiled, a hint of mischief in her eyes, and said, "It seems you'll be busy from now on, but don't expect to have any free time. Once word gets out about today's events, my father and the others will be restless and will definitely come to see you in person. They've been talking about you for more than just a day or two. Even Master Xuan Kongzi might come to see you. You'd better plan your response in advance, or you'll be caught off guard."

Chen Xiao was not afraid at all.

"Let alone the fact that it's just a title right now, even if it becomes a reality someday, I'm not afraid."

"Think beautifully!"

"Hehe, let's go. The night is long. Let's deal with that monster's dried corpse first tonight."

(End of this chapter)