Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

He knew very well how prestigious the title of Alchemist Tournament Champion was.

Ten years ago, he would never have dared to imagine that the Xiao family, which had already moved to Wutan City, would produce a renowned alchemy genius who would be famous throughout the empire.

"Father, I didn't embarrass you this time, did I?"

Xiao Yan smiled.

"You're participating anonymously this time, so what shame could I possibly have?"

Xiao Zhan said, "But I am indeed very proud. Your current abilities are stronger than your two older brothers, stronger than me, your father, and even stronger than your grandfather!"

Xiao Yan's grandfather, Xiao Lin, was once a renowned Dou Wang powerhouse who served as a general in the army.

"grandfather....."

Xiao Yan silently recited a sentence in his heart.

Because Xiao Lin sacrificed himself so early, he was unable to see the old man when he was born into this world.

However, he had heard his father talk about his grandfather, Xiao Lin.

He was a man of great military talent who led the army of the Gamar Empire to many victories.

Unfortunately, the battlefield is ruthless, and swords have no eyes. Even a powerful warrior can risk death if he is not careful.

Since Xiao Lin's death, the Xiao family in the capital has faced a shortage of talented individuals, and under the machinations of some unscrupulous people, they have been forced to leave the capital to protect themselves.

"Father, can you tell me more about Grandpa?"

Xiao Yan asked.

Xiao Zhan was taken aback upon hearing this, and after a moment of silence, he nodded.

"Your grandfather? Well, that goes back to when I was a child."

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When it comes to talking about his life, he could talk for a day or two without finishing.

Xiao Zhan went from being silent and reminiscing at the beginning to becoming more and more enthusiastic as he spoke.

This was the first time Xiao Yan had heard about the Xiao family's past.

Before today, Xiao Zhan intentionally concealed his glorious past, and even Xiao Ding and Xiao Li only had a vague understanding of it.

After all, the Xiao family in Wutan City is relatively poor. If they keep reminiscing about their former luxurious life, then they might as well give up on living.

Of course, the most important thing is still some historical issues. Those who plotted against the Xiao family in the past still exist. If they target the Xiao family again, it will definitely make matters worse for the already weakened family.

But after today, these problems will no longer be problems.

Xiao Yan became the champion of the alchemy competition, and even the highest ruler of the empire treated him with respect.

Those enemies of the Xiao family, no matter how deeply rooted they were in the capital, are no longer worth mentioning.

"Alright, you've had enough of what I've said."

Xiao Zhan was still not satisfied, but looking at the moonlight outside the window, he knew it was already very late.

"By the way, why are you curious about your grandfather's affairs today?"

Xiao Zhan asked.

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yan told Nalan Yanran about his encounter with her.

"Oh?"

Xiao Zhan was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

The meeting of these two little ones was quite dramatic.

"Old Master Nalan...?"

Xiao Zhan was lost in memories.

To him, Nalan Jie was someone of his uncle's generation.

Because Xiao Lin had a good relationship with the other party, Xiao Zhan often saw this Nalan family head in the past.

"He and your grandfather were sworn brothers."

Xiao Zhan said this.

"If you are able, go and help him."

Xiao Zhan sighed.

Even though he didn't stand up for the Xiao family when they needed help the most.

Although the Nalan family did put in some effort to stop the forces in the capital who were plotting against the Xiao family from taking further action.

However, as one of the three major families in the capital, the Nalan family's strength extends far beyond this.

Xiao Yan nodded, understanding his father's attitude.

From the very beginning, my father was a kind and benevolent head of the family.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have continued to dote on Xiao Yan even during the three years he was rendered useless.

Xiao Yan did not think this was an unnecessary act of kindness.

It is because of this kind of feeling that he has been able to thrive in this world.

After leaving Xiao Zhan's room, Xiao Yan headed to Yao Chen's room.

Although it was quite late, Yao Chen did not rest.

"Little Yanzi is here, come in quickly."

"teacher."

Xiao Yan bowed.

"Is there something you need from me so late?"

Yao Chen asked.

"There is something I would like to ask you."

Xiao Yan said.

"Teacher, can the strange fire remove the branding poison?"

"Branding poison?"

Yao Chen looked Xiao Yan up and down but didn't notice that the kid was poisoned.

Why are you asking this?

"There is a patient who has been afflicted with branding poison and is now in a coma. A pharmacist once said that branding poison can only be removed by a special kind of fire."

Xiao Yan touched his nose.

"I'm worried about the potential side effects of this poison, so I came to ask the teacher."

Yao Chen nodded.

"The difficulty in treating cauterization lies not in the lethality of the toxin, but in its difficulty to eradicate. The patient you mentioned must have had cauterization for some time now, right?"

"Yes."

"Using a strange fire can indeed remove the branding poison, but you only just obtained the Fallen Heart Flame yesterday, so your proficiency is probably not high enough yet, right?"

Yao Chen countered with a question.

Detoxification is a very complicated process that requires extremely precise techniques to avoid damaging the body's meridians.

From a certain perspective, using a different kind of fire to enter someone else's body to remove toxins is more difficult than refining a fourth-grade elixir.

"this......"

The Fallen Heart Flame ignited on Xiao Yan's hand.

"I feel that the strange fire that my senior brother passed on to me is very easy to master, and I don't feel any difficulty at all."

Yao Chen's soul power covered the Fallen Heart Flame, and then he suddenly realized.

So that's how it is. Feng'er helped Xiao Yanzi solve the most difficult part.

Generally speaking, even if a strange fire that one has nurtured for many years is given directly to someone else, that person will need a long time to get used to it before they can refine it; otherwise, they will fail because of the rejection caused by the strange fire's aura.

However, Han Feng directly set the sub-flame of the Fallen Heart Flame to a mode that wholeheartedly assists the host in cultivation.

In this way, although Xiao Yan did not refine it himself, it was not much different from having completely mastered it.

Yao Chen had forgotten that Xiao Yan had once cultivated for a long time in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy, using the Fallen Heart Flame as a means.

That can be considered the proficiency stage.

"Since you think it's okay, then that's fine. By the way, what's your patient's cultivation level?"

"Battle King".

"Oh? Then you can get some extra benefits."

Yao Chen suddenly laughed.

"It takes a long time for the branding poison to cause a person to fall into a coma. In that long time, the patient's fighting spirit will be inseparable from the branding poison. When you help to expel the poison, you will definitely refine a part of the other person's pure fighting spirit, which will be of great benefit to you now."

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Luckily, I came to ask the teacher. If I hadn't inquired, he really wouldn't have known that helping with detoxification had this benefit!

"Thank you for your guidance, teacher!"

"Hehe, go ahead, but remember to get rid of the poison completely."

Yao Chen said with a smile.

Xiao Yan smiled knowingly.

He understood the meaning behind the teacher's words.

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The next morning, after having breakfast, Xiao Yan put on his mask and prepared to head to the Martyrs' Cemetery.

"Junior brother, why are you wearing a mask today?"

Han Feng had just finished his morning exercise and was walking down the mountain behind the house.

"Senior brother, I'm going to the Nalan residence today to treat someone."

"Then we really need to cover it up a bit more."

Han Feng smiled.

"However, your three-year agreement will be coming up soon, so remember to stay in good shape and don't mess things up."

"Don't worry, brother."

Xiao Yan waved his hand, turned around with a flourish, and walked towards the gate.

"This kid..."

Han Feng smiled and shook his head.

He felt that his junior brother had become more and more confident after the alchemy competition.

But it's pretty good.

Han Feng walked into the Mittel family compound. The old man Hai Bodong had already broken through two days and it was still not over.

The temperature on the back mountain has dropped several levels; if it doesn't break through soon, the royal family will probably take notice.

He didn't step in to cover for Hai Bodong, knowing that the landscape of the capital would definitely change once Hai Bodong emerged from seclusion.

Since Medusa led most of her people to settle in the Western Regions of Zhongzhou, the future of this large part of the Northwest Continent has been uncertain, with no clear leader in sight.

Han Feng had no interest in being a local tyrant; he only needed to guard his small territory in the Black Corner Region.

Martyrs' Park.

Nalan Yanran stood here all night.

She looked at the huge monument to the martyrs in front of her, which bore the names of many imperial martyrs.

Did Mr. Yanxiao ask me to wait for him here because there are people he knows up here?