"Hmph. I'm just a minor character. If it weren't for Xin Lan's sake, your Ye Family would have already been stricken off from the list in Zhongzhou," Feng Qing'er said disdainfully, looking down upon the members of the Ye Family. Their strength was so weak that even she could not be defeated by them.
Although the Ye Family was an Alchemist family, their "Cultivation Level" was just too low, which is why they had fallen to such a state.
"Mr. Xu Ran, Miss Feng Qing'er, we were presumptuous," many of the Ye Family Elders no longer dared to act arrogantly. Even if Feng Qing'er's attitude was bad, they did not dare to say anything.
And as for Xu Ran, they were filled with nothing but reverence towards him.
Looking at Xu Ran's face, they no longer dared to be disrespectful to Xu Ran like before.
How could someone who is able to make the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's Feng Qing'er behave in such a manner possibly be a good-for-nothing?
Perhaps Xu Ran was the external assistance brought back by Xin Lan.
"Alright. Great Elder, I will take them to rest first," Xin Lan frowned and sighed, then pulled Xu Ran and Feng Qing'er away. She was very disappointed in the Ye Family, but it was, after all, her own clan.
"Sigh," Ye Family's Great Elder Ye Zhong sighed. Previously, he heard that Jia Lan Academy had produced an exceptional genius. Through his covert investigations, he became aware of Xu Ran's existence and also knew that Xu Ran, for some unknown reason, had offended the Soul Hall. However, in spite of the Soul Hall's actions, Xu Ran was still safe and sound.
It was his decision to have Xin Lan get close to Xu Ran.
According to his understanding, Xu Ran was at least an Eighth-grade Alchemist.
But when Xin Lan brought that person back just now, he did not react instantaneously. He had not expected Xin Lan to truly win over that person's affections, and now he regretted his previous negligence.
...
"Grandfather, don't worry, Xu Ran is not so petty. However, such an incident should not happen again," Xin Lan said after she had arranged for Xu Ran's accommodation and had returned. Upon seeing Ye Zhong sighing repeatedly, she couldn't help but speak.
"Is he really..."
"With our current Elder's position, no one should be able to take it away," Xin Lan said proudly.
"I didn't expect the Ye Family to have fallen to such a state, but your luck is really quite good."
"Who?"
Ye Zhong's face became solemn as someone entered the room which he failed to notice.
"The Pill Tower Alchemist Guild President Xuan Kongzi? Mysterious Robe, Tian Lei Zi?" Gasping in surprise, Ye Zhong saw the three people who walked in. They were three of the most powerful Alchemists on the Continent and also the controllers of the Pill Tower.
"For the Elder's seat, I can decide to permanently secure one for your Ye Family," Xuan Kongzi glanced at Xin Lan and then spoke. Xuan Kongzi was the Pill Tower Alchemist Guild President with a revered status, an Eighth-Grade Peak Alchemist. Mysterious Robe and Tian Lei Zi were also Eighth-Grade Peak Alchemists.
"Thank you, President, for your favor," Ye Zhong was first stunned, then his face beamed with elation.
He was very aware that just after Xu Ran's arrival at the Ye Family, these Pill Tower bigwigs immediately granted an Elder's seat to his Ye Family.
It was completely because of Xu Ran's face.
The Ye Family did not have such a great reputation.
Ye Zhong didn't expect Xu Ran to be able to make all three of the Pill Tower's top experts take action. Who exactly was Xu Ran to be able...?
"No need for formalities. With Xin Lan's own strength, even if we didn't grant you the seat, she would have been able to obtain it through her own capabilities sooner or later," Xuan Kongzi knew very well about Xu Ran's prowess.
Others might not know, but the Pill Tower, a power second only to the Soul Hall, had thoroughly investigated Xu Ran.
The vast Soul Hall released so many Dou Saint Experts, all of whom were buried by Xu Ran. Moreover, there were rumors that the Hun Clan's Void-swallowing Flame also fell at Xu Ran's hands. There were even rumors that Xu Ran was a Dou Di powerhouse.
These rumors, where they originated from no one knew, but they caused various hidden powers in Zhongzhou to stir with restlessness.
As of now, only the ancient Gu Clan and the Ancient Dragon Tribe know Xu Ran's true strength, while other powers are merely grasping at straws.
Even if Xu Ran weren't a Dou Di, he is still a top-tier strong character, enough to make them want to befriend him.
Even if they didn't allocate a seat on the council of elders to the Ye Family, with Xu Ran's support, they would inevitably obtain one. So why wouldn't they choose to offer it early to gain the Ye Family's favor?
The Ye Family, having ties with Xu Ran, is bound to rise in the future.
"I wonder if we could have the honor of meeting Lord Xu Ran in person?" Mysterious Robe's beautiful eyes shimmered with curiosity about Xu Ran, the secretive strong individual. Before this, not a whisper of Xu Ran had been heard, but these past few months, Xu Ran's reputation had spread throughout all the top forces.
A few days ago, Feng Lei Pavilion also met its destruction at Xu Ran's hands.
"Of course, you may."
Xu Ran's voice arrived, appearing directly before the three of them.
Xuan Kongzi and the others were greatly startled. If Xu Ran had wanted their lives, it would have been effortless. They had no awareness of when Xu Ran had appeared. Even Xuan Kongzi, a Dou Sheng, was no exception.
"Lord Xu Ran?" As she heard Mysterious Robe address Xu Ran with such respect, Ye Zhong shivered.
He felt like crying.
Just who exactly was Xu Ran? Even the three heads of the Pill Tower showed such respect and awe towards him, going so far as to pay a visit to the Ye Family to please him?
Ye Zhong was both elated and worried.
How perfect would it have been if those frustrating events hadn't occurred? Even if Xu Ran wouldn't hold their past against them, the fact that they had offended Xu Ran was undeniable. Thankfully, Xin Lan seemed to have an uncommon relationship with Lord Xu Ran. It appeared that from now on, they would have to change their attitude towards Xin Lan, and those elders who had offended Xu Ran needed to be sternly punished. As for the Cao Family...
If the Cao Family dared to provoke them again, they wouldn't show weakness anymore.
Perhaps, Xu Ran might just take care of the Cao Family himself.
"Respected sirs, please continue your conversation. I will take my leave now."
Ye Zhong smiled ingratiatingly and hurriedly left the room with quick steps.
The aura of these esteemed individuals was too frightening; staying in the room was too much pressure for him.
"You're looking for me?" Xu Ran raised an eyebrow. He surmised that the Pill Tower became aware of him when he demolished Feng Lei Pavilion, and also knew that he had left the Han Family for the Ye Family, which is how they found him so quickly.
After all, as one of Zhongzhou's top powers, and since Xu Ran hadn't deliberately hidden his movements, it was normal for the Pill Tower to be able to find him.
Looking at Xu Ran's youthful face, the three exchanged glances.
"We heard that Lord Xu Ran had subdued the Hun Clan's Void-swallowing Flame. We are not sure if the rumors are true or false?" After hesitating for quite a while, Xuan Kongzi asked cautiously. He could feel that Xu Ran's power was definitely far above his.
Although his own strength was not conspicuous, his Soul Power as a top Alchemist was exceptionally strong, and his perception was very keen. Even so, he couldn't fathom the depths of Xu Ran.
Mysterious Robe and Tian Lei Zi's eyes lit up, they too were very curious about this rumor.
In fact, besides wanting to forge a connection, part of the reason for seeking out Xu Ran was to resolve the issue of the Three Thousand Flames Fire.
"What do you think?"
In Xu Ran's hand, a cluster of black flame slowly rose. The black flame was covered with strange black runes, and an eye-like void, resembling a black hole, emitted a terrifying swallowing force, emanating an extremely ancient and eerie aura.
"Void-swallowing Flame!" As some of the most powerful Alchemists, they were well-versed in various Strange Fires. Seeing the Void-swallowing Flame, a tumultuous wave surged within them. To their disbelief, the rumor was true. The top-tier Strange Fire, Void-swallowing Flame, had been subdued!