While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 114 A Fake Act Becomes Real?

"The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill formula is just a side note. Han Feng was personally taught by Yao Chen, and his storage ring is filled with all sorts of pill formulas, including many of the eighth grade level, as well as a lot of alchemy manuals and the like."

"In addition, there is the Myriad Beasts Cauldron, ranked thirteenth on the Heavenly Cauldron List!"

"I don't need any of these things."

Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Cao Ying, sitting on the green bamboo, felt her heart pounding.

It must be admitted that these things were extremely tempting to her, who loved alchemy.

If she could take them all down, it would be equivalent to receiving a portion of the Medicine Venerable's legacy.

With the Cao family's unwavering support and training, the future path of alchemy will be a smooth and successful one!

In this way, it will be much easier for her to reach the eighth rank.

Furthermore, if given the opportunity to improve their strength, they might even have a chance to break through to the ninth rank!

"I'm very tempted, but there are too many options. The Cao family might not be able to offer something that satisfies you. Also, although I can offer some conditions on behalf of the Cao family, I can't make a decision rashly if it involves too many aspects."

Cao Ying took a deep breath and her pretty face became serious.

She was merely a highly regarded genius, not yet the head of the Cao family.

Chen Xiao seemed not to hear her reply and continued, "In addition, there is a Sea Heart Flame, and the peculiar cultivation technique that Han Feng cultivated, which I once told you about. Although this technique is only a fragment, if you can cultivate it and refine another Sea Heart Flame, reaching the Dou Zong level in the future will not be too difficult."

"Furthermore, when the time is right in the future, I can even help you obtain the complete cultivation technique to completely eliminate the hidden dangers!"

wow~

Cao Ying stood up, and the bent green bamboo sprang up.

The benefits Chen Xiao mentioned were becoming increasingly significant and substantial.

With so many wonderful things, not only would she be moved, but even the head of the Cao family would be touched by them.

"Aside from what you agreed to in exchange for the Azure Lotus Core Flame, the Cao family probably can't offer you a price that satisfies you. Chen Xiao, what exactly do you want?"

The joking stopped, and Cao Ying's face became serious.

Chen Xiao met her gaze and, without beating around the bush, spoke frankly.

"I want you!"

"I want you to be truly at my service!"

Cao Ying was startled; with her intelligence, she naturally understood Chen Xiao's meaning.

This is an investment!

Chen Xiao helped her raise her potential and increase her growth rate with many benefits, and when she grew up, it was time to repay him.

Moreover, this time, there is no time limit!

Cao Ying was very confident in her talent, and she never thought that becoming an eighth-grade alchemist was something unattainable.

However, the higher ninth rank cannot be achieved simply by having alchemy talent.

Because refining ninth-grade pills requires a high level of soul power and battle qi strength.

Originally, Cao Ying and the Cao family placed their hopes on the Pill Tower.

They had already learned that Xuan Kongzi, one of the three giants of the Pill Tower, was very fond of Cao Ying and the genius of the Dan family, and seemed to intend to choose one of them as his disciple.

Cao Ying was confident that she could outcompete that genius from the Dan family.

The benefits Chen Xiao is offering now undoubtedly give Cao Ying another option.

What's most appealing is that these two paths don't conflict.

She could have it all!

However, if she really agreed, she would truly become Chen Xiao's personal alchemist...

Just as Cao Ying hesitated and struggled to make a decision, the long-lost Fourth Elder, Cao Xi, reappeared.

"I just got back and heard you two talking late at night. Young friend, I heard what you just said too. How about we try a different approach?"

Chen Xiao and Cao Ying both looked over, but neither of them spoke, waiting for what would happen next.

Cao Xi chuckled and said, "With the cooperation on the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame as a precedent, my Cao family and you, young friend, are inevitably inseparable. Since that's the case, why don't we make this relationship even closer? I just heard Cao Ying call you your fiancé, and you didn't object. Although you were just joking, I think it's a good idea!"

"You are close in age and admire each other. If you could take things further, I think everyone would be happy to see it happen. I can assure you that the family head and the others will definitely not object. Of course, it all depends on the wishes of the two of you."

Chen Xiao glanced at the Fourth Elder and was quite impressed by his courage.

Xun'er and Qinglin have both been to the Cao family, and the Cao family now knows that Xun'er is from the ancient clan.

Under these circumstances, how dare you propose such an operation? Aren't you afraid of being targeted by Xun'er?

What he didn't know was that when Xun'er and Qinglin went to the Cao family that day, they didn't explain their relationship with Chen Xiao in detail to the Cao family.

Judging solely from their forms of address, one calls him "brother" and the other "young master," which confirms their close relationship. Who would suspect a romantic relationship between them?

That's why Cao Xi was testing the waters with a slightly joking tone.

After all, if this matter could really be accomplished, wouldn't Chen Xiao's request to have Cao Ying work for him be even more thoroughly fulfilled?

The Cao family will also benefit greatly from this, as both Chen Xiao's potential and the network of relationships behind him are extremely important.

"If it turns out to be real, I don't care, but Cao Ying..."

"I have no objection either."

Before Chen Xiao could finish speaking, Cao Ying smiled slyly and agreed immediately.

She only liked alchemy and wasn't interested in cultivation, let alone a future partner.

Therefore, for her, even if she were to have an additional engagement, it wouldn't have much of an impact.

Furthermore, having an arranged marriage, she could deter many people from offering her favors after returning to Zhongzhou, thus reducing a lot of trouble.

Furthermore, Cao Xi mentioned that Cao Ying, if she were to choose a partner in the future, would definitely choose a man who is talented, good-looking, and has a good temperament.

Chen Xiao, apart from not being an alchemist, fits the bill perfectly in every way, and she doesn't dislike him after spending these days with him.

Therefore, agreeing to the marriage proposal was not something Cao Ying found difficult to accept.

Anyway, it's just a verbal engagement; it's not like she has to fulfill it immediately.

If things really develop to that point in the future, what's wrong with turning a fake relationship into a real one?

Chen Xiao met Cao Ying's teasing gaze and also sensed Cao Xi's expectation. After a slight hesitation, he stopped being coy.

"Alright! Then it's settled."

Cao Ying's talent goes without saying, and she can be of great help to him.

Chen Xiao had originally planned to recruit a genius alchemist to keep by his side as a backup, and now he was just changing the method.

This move would be entirely beneficial to him, with no drawbacks whatsoever. The only thing he needed to consider was how he would explain things to Xun'er when they met again in the future.

But Xun'er's personality isn't as domineering as Queen Medusa's, so it's not a big problem.

"Haha, good! Chen Xiao, from now on I will call you by your name."

Cao Xi burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the bamboo grove, reaching the ears of the people in the bamboo house not far away, who all looked over curiously.

"Fourth Elder, please keep this matter a secret for now, especially from Queen Medusa, to avoid an awkward encounter."

"Haha, no problem, no problem."

Cao Xi was in a great mood and readily agreed.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, then turned to look at Cao Ying and took out the half of the Burning Technique from his storage ring.

"Take it one step at a time. Take a look at this cultivation method first, and then decide whether you are willing to switch to it. Do not reveal it to anyone. We can talk about the pill formula later."

Although the marriage proposal had become a reality, both of them knew exactly what they were thinking.

Without concrete progress, Chen Xiao still cannot produce much.

Cao Ying was aware of this and didn't find it inappropriate. Before she had paid anything, she was already very satisfied to be able to see this miraculous cultivation technique.

Cao Ying nodded slightly and accepted the manual, then began to read it by the moonlight.

Cao Xi stepped forward and said, "By the way, there's something else I need to tell you. I did leave Fengcheng earlier because I sensed a lot of powerful auras at the place where we dealt with Han Feng. I took a look and they were all leaders of the forces in the Black Corner Region. They reacted very strongly to Han Feng's death. Fengcheng may not be peaceful in the next few days."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly. He could guess some of the clues from the few pills on Han Feng's body.

This guy must have helped someone refine some pills, but hasn't had a chance to hand them over yet.

Furthermore, with the death of Medicine King Han Feng, how could the ambitious people of the Black Corner Region possibly let go of such a large piece of the pie?

"It's alright, let them come!"

(End of this chapter)