Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

“Oh? Right, I remember the teacher said that the patriarch of the Mittel family, Senior Tengshan, was supposedly kept by Xiao Yan. It is said that he attended the wedding together. I don’t know if he was under house arrest or if it was true…” Liu Ling also looked on with curiosity.

"We only met once, how could we be considered close?" Consort Ya smiled and waved her fair arm, changing the subject. "The Crown Princess invited us here today, not just to spy on me, right? I really thought you were being kind by hosting a welcome dinner for me back to the capital."

Sure enough, the little princess was quickly swayed and said with a smile, "Sister Yafei, I heard that Mu Zhan took sick leave after hearing the news of your return to the capital and is rushing here from the front line in the capital. I estimate that he will arrive in a few days."

Ya Fei had a headache. Although Teng Shan no longer tried to arrange a marriage between her and the Mu family, that guy was still a real headache after he came to the capital. He was a complete idiot and couldn't understand the rejection in her words.

Yao Ye glanced at her younger sister with a hint of helplessness, and did not try to steer the conversation any further. In fact, her purpose was indeed for Consort Ya.

According to the royal family's recent investigation, Xiao Yan really does seem to have grown out of a rock, and many traces of him in the Jia Ma Empire have even been erased...

As for who deliberately erased these traces, the beauty glanced at Ya Fei secretly. If she wasn't mistaken, it was the Mittel family.

Although Tengshan's cultivation level is the lowest among the three major families, his family's power is absolutely not to be underestimated. His merchant guild has spread throughout the cities and towns of the Jia Ma Empire. Only they can do this.

She took a sip of her drink, recalling what her grandfather had said yesterday... She was not young anymore, and it was not a big deal for her to stay in the army all the time. Although she looked heroic and commanded an army, if there were no male heirs in the family, why would a girl like her have to shoulder such a heavy burden?

However, in recent years she has disdained marriage alliances, or rather, her noble birth and her own cultivation and talent have made her look down on the young talents within the Jia Ma Empire.

Xiao Yan... was the first person she ever fell for.

Ya Fei raised her wine glass, exchanged a glance with Yao Ye, and both saw the smile in each other's eyes. Then she took a sip of wine.

They're all foxes, so there's nothing to hide.

The Gama Empire appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging beneath.

However, Nalan Yanran was as simple as Bai Lian in her eyes, only knowing how to cultivate and unaware of the intricacies within the empire.

What's even more interesting is that she's also looking forward to the day when this woman finds out that the so-called good-for-nothing she personally went to annul the engagement is actually the mysterious young man who's now causing such a stir.

What kind of expression would that be...?

Chapter 54 Ya Fei Sees Cai Lin

Jia Ma Empire.

Imperial City.

In a secluded yet bustling mansion, Xiao Yan leisurely surveyed his surroundings, while his newlywed, beautiful wife, Medusa, walked arm in arm beside him.

"This is the temporary residence of the Xiao family. We are very grateful to the Mittel family for their arrangements. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what to do if you had been kidnapped back then," Xiao Ding said with a smile.

Medusa's expression remained unchanged, but her beautiful eyes secretly observed Xiao Yan's reaction, her slender fingers gripping her sleeve even tighter.

Xiao Yan gently kneaded the beauty's slender hand, glanced at Medusa whose pretty face was calm as still water, but whose heart was already in turmoil, and sighed with some emotion, "Is this what women are like..."

Since entering the bridal chamber a week ago and completely taking the virginity of this alluring beauty, having been completely honest with her and going straight to the heart of the matter, she has been utterly captivated. Although she remains icy towards others, she is different towards him...

She's still a proud and aloof person, an iceberg of pride.

"Over the past six months, the Xiao family has been fortunate to receive care from the Mittel family," Xiao Yan said, bowing slightly to Teng Shan, who was following closely behind him.

"Hahaha, I wouldn't dare..." Mittel Tengshan followed beside him, his mouth practically agape with laughter. He had obtained a Douling Pill, which he had swallowed the day before yesterday, and successfully advanced two stars! His cultivation level had risen to six-star Dou Wang.

The quality of this elixir is comparable to that meticulously crafted by a seventh-grade alchemy master.

Therefore, in his eyes, Xiao Yan is practically a future Dou Zun candidate, or even a legendary eighth or ninth-grade alchemist!

"By the way, Consort Ya returned to the capital a few days ago and misses you very much. Would you like to meet her?" Mittel Tengshan asked cautiously.

"Hmm?" Before Xiao Yan could react, Medusa frowned and glanced at Teng Shan with a slightly cold look. The latter immediately broke out in a cold sweat and began to tremble.

The pressure from a Dou Zong expert was naturally immense for a mere Dou Wang, let alone the Medusa Queen who had killed countless people and whose subordinates had left their mark. At this moment, he even knew where he would bury himself.

Fortunately...

"Alright, Cai Lin." Xiao Yan smiled and put his arm around the beauty's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace. "Sister Ya Fei helped me a little back in Wutan City, and we have a friendship."

"Hmph~" The beauty was clearly not buying it. It was probably another affair with her husband while he was away. But with Xiao Yan's talent, he would break out of this region sooner or later. Like a dragon entering the sea, he couldn't be stopped. She still had to find an alliance as soon as possible...

Seeing that Cai Lin stopped talking and was fiddling with her nails painted with purple cardamom, Xiao Yan smiled and winked at Teng Shan.

The latter hurriedly bowed and retreated. Only after leaving the courtyard did his back become soaked with cold sweat. He wiped his forehead and looked back into the courtyard with a complicated expression.

"He's quite a character..." (Xiao Yan)

……

The exquisite courtyard is decorated with a unique style.

However, the courtyard is filled with luxurious items, and a quick glance reveals that the items are quite expensive, which also shows the tastes and personality of the owner of this courtyard.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you actually have time to come to my place?"

Ya Fei swayed as she walked out, her cheongsam slit, revealing glimpses of her long, slender, snow-white legs. She was equally alluring and captivating, and in some ways, she was even more stunning than Cai Lin.

The former is more about allure, stemming from a lack of natural talent in cultivation, and thus employs techniques that bewitch people. The latter, on the other hand, is more about wild and seductive charm.

"Sister Ya Fei." Xiao Yan flashed a bright smile, revealing his white teeth, and stepped forward to embrace Ya Fei's delicate body.

In an instant, he clearly felt a chill on his back, and Cai Lin's originally peaceful eyes revealed a hint of danger.

However, Xiao Yan did not back down, acting as if nothing had happened.

The beauty in my arms was still fragrant and soft, just as she had been when I left her six months ago.

"You rascal..." Ya Fei's pretty face flushed red, and even her ears turned a blush. But when she thought of the boy's current achievements, Mu Zhan who was about to return to the capital, and the things that Teng Shan had personally told her this morning, she sighed inwardly.

Becoming this young man's concubine would seem like a good choice.

After all, she had no talent for cultivation and was just a pretty face. In her world, if she hadn't met Xiao Yan, she would probably have been pressured by her family to marry Mu Zhan.

"This must be... Queen Medusa, right? I am Ya Fei of the Mittel family. Your Majesty is indeed as beautiful as people say." In front of the Empress, she did not dare to be presumptuous. She only let Xiao Yan hug her waist and take advantage of her before urging him to let go. She smiled and looked at Medusa beside her.

Medusa crossed her arms, glanced at Ya Fei with her pale purple eyes, and nodded slightly, barely managing to show a trace of goodwill.

In the past, such lowly fighters wouldn't have been worth killing.

After saying that, the three of them went inside.

Xiao Yan sat in the main seat, while Medusa sat on the other side with her legs crossed, lazily resting her chin on her hand. Her beautiful eyes seemed to be casually looking at the decorations in the room, but her slightly pointed ears twitched as she listened to the two chatting.

Ya Fei only chatted about everyday matters and did not mention the matter of Mu Zhan. Instead, she brought up Nalan Yanran.

With a curious smile, she asked, "I wonder how Nalan Yanran will behave when she sees Xiao Yan."

"..." Xiao Yan smiled calmly: "There's no need to bring up the past. Since the engagement is called off, let's wish each other well."

"It's just a pity for the patriarch of the Nalan family, Nalan Jie. It's said that upon hearing that Nalan Yanran had broken off the engagement, he suffered a heart attack from the poison, and now his injuries are getting worse. I heard that even the Pill King Guhe is helpless." Ya Fei said with a smile, her beautiful eyes curving.

"It's none of my business," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

Since you've chosen to annul the engagement, you should be prepared.

He didn't resent Nalan Yanran, or rather, the annulment of the engagement had never stirred the slightest ripple in his heart. If Xiao Ning hadn't forcibly extended the three-year agreement, he would probably have forgotten about it long ago. After all, in his heart, Nalan Yanran was never his fiancée.

People always have to bear the consequences of their choices.

"Why don't you go take a look?" Medusa said casually, lazily fiddling with her nails.

"Huh?" A look of surprise flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.

"The man I cherished like a treasure, yet she discarded him like a worn-out shoe. I'd like to see just how beautiful she is..." Medusa's tone was laced with murderous intent, clearly understanding the humiliation Nalan Yanran had brought her when she went to the Xiao family to annul the engagement.

"Alright, Cai Lin." Xiao Yan revealed a gentle smile.

They were afraid that this girl would turn around and run to the Nalan family, causing a bloodbath; she really was capable of doing such a thing.

"Is there anything else interesting happening in this capital?" Xiao Yan asked Ya Fei.

"Hmm... The Alchemist Competition is about to be held, does this count?" Ya Fei pondered for a moment, nodded, and looked at Xiao Yan as if she remembered something.

"Alright!" Xiao Yan nodded. "I'll go take a look in a few days."

"Let's go, Cai Lin."

Having said that, he took the beauty's slender hand and walked out of the courtyard.

……

Chapter 55 Alchemist Competition

On the soft couch, Medusa lay languidly, her alluring figure supported by her soft, white arms. Her pretty face was slightly flushed, and her breathing was a little rapid.

She glanced back at Xiao Yan behind her, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of coquettishness, "You...you're really wicked, you just know how to torment people."

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yan exhaled a long breath, dressed himself, stood up, and looked back at Cai Lin, whose body was covered only by a thin veil, making her look as alluring as a ripe peach.

He patted the beauty's shapely buttocks, feeling somewhat helpless against this enchantress; even he was finding it hard to handle.

Even so, she was exhausted at this moment, lying limply on the soft couch, her beautiful eyes staring at Xiao Yan with resentment, as if blaming him for being too reckless just now.

"Get some rest..."

"Today is the Alchemist Competition..."

Ya Fei smiled and said, "How about it? Would you like to come and take a look with me?"

"Let's go," Xiao Yan said calmly.

There are quite a few familiar faces in this competition.

However, he naturally had no interest in getting involved; otherwise, it would be too boring. But Hai Bodong and the old emperor of the Jia Ma Empire were there too, so he could go and take a look…