After the banquet, everyone returned to their respective homes.
Xiao Li returned to the Mittel Family with Consort Ya.
Watching the two of them enter Consort Ya's room together, Miter Tengshan and Hai Bodong were both very pleased.
While others were still busy trying to win over Xiao Li, they were several steps ahead, having already built a good relationship with him.
As long as Consort Ya was there, their Miter Auction House wouldn't have to worry about a poor relationship with Xiao Li.
"They say that a family either has great strength or the ability to recognize talent. This connection with Xiao Li, I estimate Elder Jia and the others are frantically trying to secure. We absolutely cannot lose it," Hai Bodong said.
"So, I plan to promote Consort Ya to the Council of Elders next. What do you think, Elder Hai?" Miter Tengshan proposed a bold suggestion.
Their method to win over Xiao Li was simple: just continuously raise Consort Ya's status within the Miter Auction House.
Hai Bodong nodded, "That's fine. Let that girl Consort Ya maintain the relationship between us and Xiao Li."
Consort Ya was still too young, and there would be many objections to promoting her to the Council of Elders.
But as long as Miter Tengshan and Hai Bodong both supported it, no one in the entire Mittel Family could object!
...Inside the room.
Consort Ya and Xiao Li could no longer hold back and began their activities.
"Xiao Li..."
Consort Ya actively hooked her arms around Xiao Li's neck and kissed him.
Xiao Li kissed her back, while supporting her delicate buttocks and placing her on the table behind him.
"H-here?" Consort Ya gasped slightly.
"Mm, it's more exciting," Xiao Li smiled devilishly, and without waiting for Consort Ya to refuse, he began.
The table creaked, making Consort Ya feel so ashamed for the first time, her face flushed like a tide.
But she did indeed feel more stimulated, so she could only let Xiao Li have his way.
This night lasted for a full two hours.
Consort Ya had initially said she would make Xiao Li beg for mercy, but in the end, she was the one who couldn't take it anymore and surrendered first.
"How about it, still you begging for mercy, right?" Xiao Li kissed the fragrant sweat on her forehead.
Consort Ya was weak, only able to raise her hand and pat his chest.
"How are you so strong..."
"Of course, because I am your man," Xiao Li said with a proud expression.
"What has your cultivation risen to?" He was more concerned about Consort Ya's cultivation.
"Let me see... it seems it has already reached Three-Star Great Dou Shi," Consort Ya said in surprise.
Her cultivation had risen too quickly, hadn't it? She hadn't really cultivated much, relying entirely on Xiao Li's nourishment, yet she had reached this realm?
"Not bad, so fast. This way, you'll have the ability to protect yourself in the future," Xiao Li said with satisfaction.
His hard work and toil were not in vain; success was indeed achievable.
"Oh right, tomorrow I'm going to Yunlan Sect and might stay there for a few days," Xiao Li informed Consort Ya in advance.
"What are you going to Yunlan Sect for?"
"To find the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect."
Consort Ya paused, then understood: "You and the Sect Master of Yunlan Sect..."
"Mm, she is also my woman, but you must keep it a secret for now, don't tell others so quickly," Xiao Li admitted openly.
"I didn't expect you and her... As expected of my man," Consort Ya quickly accepted it.
It was good for Xiao Li to have a few more women around him.
He was truly too strong; if it were just her alone serving him every time, she simply couldn't bear it. It was better to have a few more people to share the burden.
She just hadn't expected Xiao Li and Yun Yun to already have a relationship.
"Don't worry, each of you holds an equally important place in my heart."
"Of course! Now I already have your flesh and blood in my belly. If you treat us badly, I'll take my child and abandon you then," Consort Ya said with a touch of childish petulance.
"Hahaha, how could I bear to treat you badly?"
Xiao Li held the woman's delicate body,
"Rest."
"Mm."
...Early the next morning, while Consort Ya was still sound asleep, Xiao Li quietly left.
Next stop, Yunlan Sect!
Xiao Li's movements were now under close scrutiny.
It was normal for him to appear at the Mittel Family or a restaurant, as these were his regular haunts.
But today, someone noticed that Xiao Li's movements were a bit off.
"The direction he's heading... seems to be Yunlan Sect, right?"
"Really? Xiao Li actually went to Yunlan Sect on his own initiative? Or did Yunlan Sect go and negotiate with him?"
"Is it possible he went to challenge Pill King Gu He in alchemy?"
"That's possible! A challenge between a Pill King and a Pill Saint sounds very exciting!"
Unfortunately, they could only guess and dared not follow.
But the news of Xiao Li heading to Yunlan Sect reached Yunlan Sect even before he arrived.
When he arrived at the mountain gate of Yunlan Sect, many people were already there to personally greet him.
"I am Yun Leng, the Great Elder of Yunlan Sect. Welcome, Pill Saint!" Yun Leng stepped forward, a friendly smile on his face.
"Great Elder, why did you come out to greet me personally? You've gone to a lot of trouble," Xiao Li smiled.
Only Yun Leng and a few elders came; Yun Yun was not seen.
"Young Master Xiao, may I ask what brings you to our Yunlan Sect?"
"I'm here to find your Sect Master. Is your Sect Master within the sect?"
"She is. Please follow us, Young Master Xiao," Yun Leng quickly and respectfully led the way.
Although he was the Great Elder of Yunlan Sect, in front of Xiao Li, the newly promoted Pill Saint, he still didn't measure up.
Soon, Xiao Li, surrounded by a group of people, arrived at the main hall of Yunlan Sect.
And Yun Yun was waiting for him at the entrance.
"Young Master Xiao, welcome," Yun Yun smiled, showing no obvious issues.
"Sect Master Yun Yun, we meet again," Xiao Li smiled and shook her hand, secretly squeezing her soft palm.
This earned him a glare from Yun Yun, who then subtly pulled her hand away, her smile unwavering: "Please come in first."
Inside the main hall, there were two other people—Nalan Yanran and Gu He.
Nalan Yanran had only returned this morning after attending the banquet last night.
She hadn't expected that as soon as she returned, Xiao Li would follow right behind.
"Xiao Li, let me formally introduce you. This is Yanran, my personal disciple, and also the Young Sect Master of our Yunlan Sect."
Yun Yun acted as the intermediary, introducing them to each other. Xiao Li and Nalan Yanran also symbolically shook hands.
After all, the two were already somewhat familiar.
"And this is Elder Gu He of our Yunlan Sect."
What truly garnered attention was the meeting between Gu He and Xiao Li.
This was a meeting of two Alchemist Convention champions, and also a meeting of two Sixth-Grade Alchemists.
"Elder Gu He, I've long admired your reputation."
"I've also heard about Young Master Xiao's performance at the Alchemist Convention. Your youthful spirit and formidable talent are truly admirable. I am impressed," Gu He humbly smiled and proactively shook Xiao Li's hand.
The meeting between the only two Sixth-Grade Alchemists currently in the Jia Ma Empire did not involve the sharp confrontation everyone had imagined; instead, it was more like a first meeting between a senior and a junior...