Chapter 227: Chapter 227 Xiao Yan's Self-Abasement
Honestly, it was one thing for Qi Lin to be handsome, and another for him to have a good temperament, but Xiao Yan never expected him to be so outstanding.
One must know that his teacher was once a top-tier alchemist who shook the continent, someone who didn't even put Pill King Gu He in his eyes, having an incredibly high standard.
But even his teacher had such a high appraisal of Qi Lin.
Even Xiao Yan felt a bit self-abased when facing such a Qi Lin.
"Damn, why does this Brother Qi feel a bit like a novel protagonist?"
Xiao Yan muttered to himself.
At this moment, Yao Lao's voice continued to sound.
"Little Yanzi, that young fellow named Qi Lin just now is not simple. Judging from the aura overflowing from his body, his strength has probably reached the Dou King level, and what's most terrifying is his mental force."
"To be honest, even I cannot perceive the exact realm of his mental force; I only know that it is definitely not weak and far surpasses yours."
"If he can refine medicine, his future achievements are absolutely immeasurable."
After listening, Xiao Yan couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Brother Qi is truly enviable!"
Yao Lao laughed, "Haha, Little Yanzi, you don't need to underestimate yourself. Although your talent might not compare to that young man's, don't you still have me as your teacher?"
"Don't worry, with me here, your future achievements will certainly not be much worse than his."
Listening to his teacher's comfort, Xiao Yan's eyes immediately regained some spirit, and he laughed heartily, "Teacher is right, I also believe in Teacher!"
"Hahaha, alright, let's go back first. I will refine the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid for you, ensuring you break through to Dou Qi Seventh Stage before the adult ceremony prediction."
As soon as he thought about the approaching adult ceremony prediction, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.
This time, he would use actions to tell everyone.
He, Xiao Yan, was back!
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After Xiao Xun'er and Qi Lin returned to the Xiao Family, that evening, Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Family Patriarch, personally visited Qi Lin.
As the Xiao Family Patriarch, Xiao Zhan was well aware that Xiao Xun'er's identity and background were extremely extraordinary. Although he didn't know why her father would foster her in the Xiao Family, her origin and background were likely even more powerful than the three major families of the Jia Ma Empire.
Over the years, although Xiao Xun'er seemed polite to everyone, she always maintained a faint sense of distance from everyone.
And Qi Lin was the first man in so many years to be so highly regarded by Xiao Xun'er. With her discerning eye, Qi Lin's identity was probably not simple either.
Therefore, now that he learned Qi Lin would be staying in the Xiao Family for a few days, Xiao Zhan immediately decided to personally visit and meet Qi Lin.
Sure enough, upon seeing Qi Lin, with just one glance, Xiao Zhan confirmed his guess.
Qi Lin's identity and origin were definitely not simple.
This temperament alone was not something an ordinary small family could cultivate.
Of course, there was another reason.
With his dignified six-star Dou Shi strength, he actually couldn't see through the realm of this young man before him.
"Uncle Xiao!" Xiao Xun'er greeted first when she saw Xiao Zhan.
Qi Lin also cupped his hands and smiled, saying, "You must be Patriarch Xiao. It's a pleasure to meet you. I've been staying at the Xiao Family for these past few days, causing trouble for the Xiao Family."
Xiao Zhan returned a smile, cupping his hands and saying, "Young friend is too polite. It is truly an honor for my Xiao Family that young friend can visit. Here, young friend can stay as long as he wishes. My Xiao Family always welcomes young friend."
The two conversed for a while, naturally enjoying themselves as host and guest.
Xiao Zhan, as the Xiao Family Patriarch, considered himself to have some discernment. Now that he encountered a young heavenly prodigy like Qi Lin whom he couldn't see through, he naturally wanted to make friends.
Not to mention forging a deep friendship, building a good relationship was also beneficial.
After all, a good relationship, at times, could truly save lives.
Subsequently, Xiao Zhan personally arranged a exquisite courtyard for Qi Lin, adjacent to Xiao Xun'er's courtyard, and ordered all the furniture inside to be replaced with new ones.
After arranging everything, Xiao Zhan finally left with peace of mind.
...
The news of Qi Lin being a guest at the Xiao Family quickly spread within the Xiao Family.
In fact, when Qi Lin and Xiao Xun'er went shopping in the Xiao Family market today, many Xiao Family members had seen them both.
Especially Xiao Xun'er's closeness to Qi Lin caused a huge sensation among the younger generation of the Xiao Family.
After all, Xiao Xun'er was considered a goddess figure in the Xiao Family.
Countless young members of the Xiao Family were infatuated with her, and Elder's grandson, Xiao Ning, was particularly devoted to her.
However, Xiao Xun'er had never been close to anyone before.
But now, she actually became so close to a man.
Seeing this scene, or hearing this news, countless Xiao Family members were heartbroken by this news.
And while heartbroken, they naturally developed intense curiosity about Qi Lin, the culprit.
Who exactly was this person who could gain the closeness of Cousin Xun'er?
What was so special about him?
In a courtyard, Xiao Ning heard this news from his younger brother, his expression stunned, then he suddenly let out a cry.
"No!"
"How could this be? How could Cousin Xun'er suddenly be so close to a stranger?"
Xiao Ning looked distressed, staring at Xiao Li, the younger brother who came to deliver the news, gripping his hand tightly and saying in a deep voice, "Cousin Xiao Li, since you saw that man, do you know his identity?"
Xiao Li heard this, his expression slightly hesitant as he said, "Cousin Xiao Ning, I don't know that person either, but from his appearance, he shouldn't be from Wutan City, and…"
Xiao Li glanced at Xiao Ning, then finally hesitated and continued, "Cousin Xiao Ning, I saw the person Cousin Xun'er was close to, and his identity seems not simple. That temperament, to put it bluntly, we really can't compare to him. He's probably a disciple of those major families or powerful forces."
Xiao Ning's expression immediately stiffened upon hearing this, and he asked disbelievingly, "Cousin Xiao Li, what you're saying is too exaggerated. How can you deduce so much just by looking at appearance and temperament? What if he's just a pretty boy?"
Hearing this, Xiao Li's mouth twitched.
He naturally knew that Xiao Ning liked Xiao Xun'er, and the reason he was saying this now was mainly because he was unwilling to accept the reality that Xiao Xun'er liked someone else.
So, Xiao Li said speechlessly, "Whether he's a pretty boy, Cousin Xiao Ning will know when he sees him."
On the way when Qi Lin and Xiao Xun'er went to the market together, Xiao Li had clearly seen Qi Lin from a distance, which was why he came to that conclusion just now.
One could only say that Qi Lin's distinctiveness was too strong; one could immediately feel something extraordinary about him with just a glance.
Xiao Ning's expression changed repeatedly after hearing this. Looking at Xiao Li's serious expression, he had actually already accepted what Xiao Li said in his heart.
However, he still held a glimmer of hope, wanting to see what Qi Lin looked like to make Xiao Li give such an evaluation.
What if he really was just a pretty boy?