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757. The last person to arrive
The thought that Yao Lao might never be able to be resurrected after his death filled Xiao Yan with a rare sense of lingering fear.
"Teacher, how did you get back?"
"Of course I came here on my own." Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan with a gratified smile: "With my current strength, even the Soul Palace would have to run away as soon as they see me."
Xiao Yan was naturally not worried about this at all. Even if Yao Lao could deal with top experts like the Three Immortals of the Ancient Clan, he must be one of the top experts in the Central Plains. The people from the Soul Palace were naturally no match for him.
Yao Lao looked closely at Xiao Yan and noticed the bloodshot in Xiao Yan's eyes and his still-recovering body. Feeling heartbroken, he continued to explain.
"The Void Emperor has a way to sense changes in your aura. In fact, I knew about your accident three years ago. However, in order to improve my own strength, I waited a long time before finally arriving here."
"Then what about your strength, teacher?" Xiao Yan was also extremely curious about Yao Lao's strength at this moment. After all, after wandering around Zhongzhou for so long, he had already learned from various channels that Yao Lao was at his strongest when he was a peak eighth-grade alchemist and also a Dou Zun level expert.
However, judging from his actions here, Yao Lao is already capable of contending with a high-star Dou Sheng expert. The difference in strength is simply too great, and Xiao Yan is indeed very curious about Yao Lao's current state.
The old doctor paused for a moment, then gave Xiao Yan a meaningful look, his gaze extremely complex.
"That performance just now wasn't my own strength, but rather the Void Emperor's method, which allowed my soul power to be greatly enhanced instantly. I originally intended to use it as a key trump card, but since you've already clashed with the ancient clans, it's clear you have no choice but to use it to break the deadlock."
Upon hearing this explanation, Xiao Yan understood. After all, the Void Emperor was a true pinnacle of existence on the Dou Qi Continent, a genuine Dou Di powerhouse. The Void Emperor's strength was so great that he could still restrain the Northwest Region even tens of millions of years later, and could briefly allow Yao Lao to contend with a Dou Sheng. This might be a fantasy for others, but it wouldn't be too difficult for the Void Emperor.
"What's wrong? Are you a little disappointed that I'm not as strong as you thought?" Seeing Xiao Yan deep in thought, Yao Lao suddenly teased.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan looked up at his teacher's gentle gaze, and the pressure in his heart greatly lessened. He laughed, "How could that be? Your return this time has given me the greatest confidence. Moreover, over the years, I have become absolutely certain that I can revive you. I only need to gather the materials to bring back the Medicine Venerable!"
Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan, and even though he was in a soul form, his soul power couldn't help but fluctuate. When Xiao Yan parted ways with him back then, although he had already advanced to the Dou Huang level, in the Central Continent, he could only barely protect himself. Now, Xiao Yan had already reached the peak of the Dou Zun level, and even had the ability to challenge the Ancient Clan. The effort Xiao Yan had put in was something that Yao Lao would be moved to tears just by imagining it.
The old doctor was truly gratified. The boy who once needed his protection now had enough strength to withstand the storms of life.
Just as Xiao Yan and Yao Lao were immersed in the heartwarming moment of their reunion, a spatial vortex opened without warning around them. Within the suddenly appearing vortex, the aura of a Dou Sheng expert reappeared. Having just left the ancient clan, everyone was still in a state of extreme tension. Their first reaction was that the ancient clan had pursued them again. The Nine Nether Earth Python and several other Dou Sheng instantly spread out, concentrating all their power within the spatial vortex, ready to strike any enemy they encountered instantly.
"alert!"
"Protecting the Queen is paramount!"
"Keep an eye on the young master!"
Yao Ming immediately moved closer to Qing Lin, clearly worried that something might happen.
"Don't fight! Don't fight! I'm an ally!" At this critical moment, a flippant voice came from within the spatial passage.
Upon hearing this voice, both Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin subconsciously smiled. It wasn't for any other reason than that this irritating tone was just too distinctive.
Several figures emerged from the spatial passage in succession. At the forefront was Wei Jiangyuan, a genius alchemist who had fought alongside Xiao Yan in the Battle of the Pill Tower. He was dressed in an ancient and elegant alchemist's robe, with a casual smile on his handsome face and his signature tiger teeth showing.
Behind him were Elder Lin, the Grand Elder of the Pill Tower; Xuan Yi, one of the three giants of the Pill Tower; and Yao Qingyu, Xiao Yan's junior sister.
"Old Xiao, it's so good that you're alright. We were originally planning to go to the ancient clans to rescue you, but I brought the spatial jade slip with me this time."
Wei Jiangyuan's tone was quite effective; at least the tense and murderous atmosphere on the scene quickly disappeared. After all, everyone understood that even if the ancient clan really had pursuers coming, they would never be so unreliable.
Yao Qingyu saw Xiao Yan at first glance, and after confirming that Xiao Yan had truly "come back to life," she couldn't contain her emotions and threw herself into Xiao Yan's arms, saying, "Senior Brother! I really thought you were... It's so good that you're alright!"
Clearly, Little Fairy Doctor had also informed the Pill Tower, and eventually the Pill Tower's Grand Elder and Wei Jiangyuan all came together. Although they arrived in different orders, what warmed Xiao Yan's heart was that every one of the friends he had made at the Pill Tower was extremely loyal and righteous, even standing by his side when he was fighting against a Dou Di descendant family like the Ancient Clan.
Entrusting each other with life and death, this is the essence of it all.
Of course, what Xiao Yan subconsciously overlooked was that in the hearts of these people, he had already entrusted their lives to them when they were in the Pill Tower.
When Wei Jiangyuan saw Xiao Yan and Yao Qingyu embracing, he chuckled and hugged Yao Qingyu and Xiao Yan from the other side, trying to squeeze closer to them.
"Hey Lao Xiao, I miss you so much too, let me give you a hug too."
After his abrupt intrusion, Yao Qingyu's turbulent emotions calmed down, and she even found herself somewhat amused and exasperated. Seeing Little Fairy Doctor watching them with amusement, she said apologetically, "Little Fairy Doctor, please don't be angry. I was just too excited."
Little Fairy Doctor smiled gently, clearly pleased by their genuine emotions and not at all bothered by anything. Hearing Yao Qingyu apologize, she stepped forward to wipe away the remaining tears from Yao Qingyu's face. She knew very well that Yao Qingyu's feelings for Xiao Yan were purely brotherly and sisterly.
"You didn't do anything wrong, don't be so formal with us."