Wutan City, one of the lowest-ranked major cities in the Jia Ma Empire. Though called a major city, from the perspective of the entire Dou Qi Continent, it was merely a drop in the ocean.
Yet, this unremarkable city was where a legend began on another timeline.
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't bully a young man.
To prevent this city from producing someone who could potentially impact the Xiao Clan's thousand-year plan, Xiao Yan's primary reason for coming here was to find any remaining members of the Hun Clan.
"What are the most powerful forces in Wutan City right now? Is there a Hun Family?"
In a bustling marketplace, Xiao Yan looked at the shifty-eyed man before him.
Wherever there are people, there is a Jianghu. Whether it was the Xiao Clan, Holy Pill City, or this small Wutan City, wherever there were people, there were always those who made a living selling information.
"Reporting to you, sir, Wutan City currently has three major families: the Zhang Family, the Aoba Family, and the Jia Lie Family. There are also some other minor forces, but they can't compare to the three major families.
As for the Hun Clan, they don't have a very large presence. Among the people I know with the surname Hun, the strongest is only a five-star Dou Practitioner."
The man had initially looked down on Xiao Yan, considering him just a little kid. However, after Xiao Yan revealed a hint of his aura, the man immediately put on a flattering smile.
"It seems that even without the Xiao Family, Wutan City still has the Zhang and Jia Lie Families to fill the gap," Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Where are these three families located right now?"
"Sir, your timing is quite fortunate. Today, the heads of these three families are at the Mite'er Auction House, discussing business with Miss Ya Fei. If you go there now, you might be able to meet them all at once."
"Mite'er Auction House, Ya Fei," a smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
"Indeed, it's quite a coincidence."
He casually took out a small jade bottle and tossed it to the man, saying, "This is for you."
After Xiao Yan left, the man wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"That young man's aura is probably at least that of a Dou Spirit. I wonder how he cultivated to this realm at such a young age. If he really is that young, he's too monstrous."
His gaze fell on the three words carved on the small jade bottle, and his eyes narrowed again.
"Beast Force Pill, a fourth-grade pill!"
"A young master from a powerful family!" The man murmured, looking in the direction Xiao Yan had disappeared.
Mite'er Auction House was located in the most prosperous area of Wutan City. Here, one could buy all the high-end goods in Wutan City, attracting a huge flow of people.
The wealthy of Wutan City often gathered here, making it the city's CBD.
And today, in the VIP room of the Mite'er Auction House, there was a charming and seductive beauty sitting on a crystal chair.
Mite'er Ya Fei, a woman from the prestigious Mite'er Family of the imperial capital, was considered the most alluring and wealthy flower in Wutan City.
Facing her were the patriarchs of Wutan City's three major families.
"Miss Ya Fei, why don't you make a decision today? Which of us will get this batch of medicinal herbs?" The patriarchs of the three families were all staring at Ya Fei's charming face.
This woman, whose beauty was renowned throughout Wutan City, was far from as delicate as she appeared.
Her business acumen was enough to make the three old foxes marvel.
"You're making things difficult for me, gentlemen," Ya Fei said.
Dressed in a fiery, figure-hugging cheongsam, Ya Fei was lounging languidly on a crystal chair, her alluring curves making the three patriarchs hesitant to look directly at her.
However, the words that came from her red lips gave the three men a headache.
"I'm a merchant. Although I'm on good terms with all three of you, the ownership of this batch of medicinal herbs will still go to the highest bidder."
As she finished speaking, a knock came at the door.
"Who is it?" Ya Fei frowned slightly.
Being interrupted during business was a surefire way to sour someone's mood.
"It's me, Miss." A middle-aged man's voice came from outside.
Ya Fei's brows relaxed, and she said softly, "It's Uncle Gu Ni, come in."
Gu Ni was a Grade 2 alchemist, another major pillar of the Wutan City auction house, and his status within the family wasn't inferior to her own, despite being a sidelined direct descendant.
Click, the door to the VIP room opened, and a middle-aged man walked in, followed by a black-robed youth.
"Uncle Gu Ni, who is he?" Looking at the unexpected youth, a trace of confusion flashed across Ya Fei's beautiful eyes.
She clearly saw that the Second Grade alchemist looked at the young man with a hint of respect.
Hearing this, Gu Ni was about to speak when the young man behind him casually introduced himself.
"Miss Ya Fei, hello. Let me introduce myself, my name is Xiao Yan, Xiao as in Xiao, Yan as in Xiao Yan."
Xiao Yan's gaze swept over Ya Fei, finally resting on her delicate and alluring face.
"Not bad, very... smooth."
Compared to Cao Ying's and Dan Chen's youthfulness, or even Yao Ling's, this woman in her twenties was like a ripe peach, making one want to take a big bite.
This solidified Xiao Yan's determination to spread his love here.
Even though their statuses were vastly different, for Xiao Yan, who aspired to spread his great love across the entire Dou Qi continent, it was just a matter of finding an opportunity.
"Hello, Mr. Xiao Yan." Ya Fei nodded to Xiao Yan with a smile.
Ignoring Xiao Yan's aggressive gaze – she'd seen this look from men countless times, but this was the first time she'd encountered a young man staring at her so openly.
After a brief introduction with Ya Fei, Xiao Yan turned his attention to the three middle-aged men.
"Are the three of you the heads of the three major families? I have a small matter that requires your assistance," Xiao Yan said with a slight smile.
"Young man, why should we help you?" The head of the Zhang Family asked with a smile.
They hadn't noticed the reverence Gu Ni showed towards Xiao Yan, and simply assumed this young man was merely a nephew or relative of Gu Ni.
"That's right, we're quite busy at the moment. If it's nothing important, please leave for now."
The head of the Aoba Family rolled his eyes. A mere youth, he didn't take him seriously.
"No, you absolutely have to help with this," Xiao Yan said with a smile, shaking his head.
"How dare you! Who do you think you are, talking to the three of us like that?" Jia Lie Bi snorted coldly from the side.
He was in a terrible mood at the moment. He had finally managed to hire a Rank 1 Alchemist and was about to launch an attack on the Wutan City drug market.
Unexpectedly, the other two dogs had also gotten the news. They would rather take a loss than let him succeed. Now, this young brat was acting all arrogant.
So, he cursed without hesitation, even though the young man seemed to know Gu Ni.
"Who am I?" Xiao Yan's smile didn't change, but a terrifying aura quietly erupted from his body.
The aura of a Dou Emperor might be useless in the Xiao Clan, even laughable.
But in Wutan City, it was as terrifying as a dark cloud pressing down on the city.
"A Dou King powerhouse?"
The terrifying pressure spread through the VIP room, and the heads of the three major families' faces changed drastically, their eyes revealing shock.
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