Chapter 53: Hungry for Abalone
The People of the Medicine Clan
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's frown deepened. He hadn't expected the Yin Yang Twin Flame to even draw the attention of the Medicine Clan.
But who was the cold faced girl in the sky?
Xiao Yan watched the beautiful and frosty young woman as he pondered. At her age, achieving the level of a seventh tier alchemist was an extraordinary feat, even within the Medicine Clan. The fact that she was accompanied by two Dou Zun protectors suggested her status was anything but ordinary.
She might very well be one of the Medicine Clan's Saintesses, a figure comparable to a Saint Son in status.
Xiao Yan's attention was drawn as the Black Wind Sect Leader, who had just returned to his domain, hurriedly flew back toward the trio with a sycophantic smile. Judging from his lip movements, he was offering the usual flattery.
The girl, however, remained cold and indifferent, merely nodding occasionally. In contrast, the elderly woman behind her seemed more approachable, even joking with the Sect Leader.
Eventually, the Sect Leader led the trio to a courtyard adjacent to Xiao Yan's own.
As they approached, Xiao Yan couldn't resist taking a closer look at the girl's features. From a distance, her face seemed delicate, but up close, her beauty stunned him.
Among the women Xiao Yan had met, only Gu Xun'er could rival her. Her beauty easily scored a 90+.
Cao Ying and Dan Chen, while lovely in their own right, still fell short. Perhaps as they matured, they might reach her level, but for now, they couldn't compare.
Sensing Xiao Yan's heated gaze, the girl abruptly turned and shot him a cold glare.
"Wow, what a frosty little queen," Xiao Yan thought, but he ignored her icy demeanor and let his gaze boldly sweep over her again, even estimating her figure before retracting his gaze.
"Tch, who are you glaring at with that sour face?" he muttered under his breath.
Unexpectedly, the elderly woman behind the girl turned to look at him, her eyes filled with icy disdain.
At this moment, Xiao Wen appeared beside Xiao Yan, smiling as he addressed the elderly woman.
The old woman's expression changed from disbelief to a warm smile. She nodded at Xiao Wen and then softened her gaze toward Xiao Yan.
"Elder Wen, do you know her?" Xiao Yan asked curiously.
"Heh, that's Yao Xu from the Medicine Clan," Xiao Wen replied with a chuckle. "She's of my generation. In fact, she shares a bloodline connection with your mother."
Xiao Yan's eyes flicked toward the girl. "With two Dou Zun experts as her escort, that girl must be the new Saintess of the Medicine Clan."
"If I'm not mistaken, that's Yao Ling," Xiao Wen said. "In the current Medicine Clan, only she has reached the level of a seventh tier alchemist at such a young age. She's rumored to possess the Emperor Spirit Soul Body, a constitution said to rival that of the legendary Medicine Emperor himself. It's even stronger than Dan Chen's Ancient Spirit Body."
"Yao Ling… the Emperor Spirit Soul Body?" Xiao Yan mused, remembering a similar character from the original story. He'd thought she was just another pretty face, but now he realized she was exceptionally beautiful.
"Does she have an older brother named Yao Tian?" Xiao Yan asked suddenly.
"Indeed," Xiao Wen replied. "Yao Tian is the Medicine Clan's most outstanding prodigy, said to have a quasi divine bloodline. He's under thirty and already at the peak of Dou Zun. If nothing unexpected happens, he'll become a Dou Saint and inherit the title of Clan Leader."
Xiao Wen sighed. In his youth, he and Xiao Wu had been considered prodigies of the Seven Ancient Clans. But time was merciless. Most of their peers had either been stuck at the Dou Zun level or had perished. Those who reached Dou Saint were exceedingly rare.
For someone to become a Dou Saint before the age of fifty, even among the Ancient Clans, was a testament to their extraordinary talent.
As night fell, Black Wind City became even more vibrant. The streets buzzed with activity, and the liveliness drew Xiao Yan from his cultivation.
Compared to the rigid hierarchy of the Xiao Clan and the extravagance of the Holy Pill City, Black Wind City was a small town. Yet it possessed something the other places lacked a sense of life and human warmth.
Walking the streets with Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu, Xiao Yan saw a mix of grand alchemist shops and tiny street stalls nestled in narrow alleys. The evening breeze carried the scent of grilled meat, and smoke from cooking fires filled the air, giving the city an intoxicating charm.
The human touch these simple sights and smells had a soothing effect.
"Huh? Is that seafood I smell?" Xiao Yan followed the scent and spotted a lavish pavilion. On its balcony, several women in gauzy dresses leaned over the railing, throwing flirtatious glances at passersby below.
The influx of wealthy alchemists and experts into Black Wind City had given these women an unprecedented opportunity. A single night's company with the right client could earn them more than they'd make in ten years.
"So that's where the seafood smell is coming from," Xiao Yan muttered with a smirk, recalling memories from his previous life.
Noticing Xiao Yan's amused expression, the women batted their lashes and called out to him.
"Young master, care to join us?"
"Bold of these common women to flirt with the Young Master!" Xiao Wen began to reprimand them, but Xiao Yan waved him off.
"Ladies, how fresh is the abalone tonight?" he teased.
The women were stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter, their faces flushing. "Fresh and juicy, young master! Come up and taste for yourself!"
Xiao Yan shook his head with a smile. "In my past life, I might've shown you what it means to satisfy a craving, but I've leveled up. I prefer premium abalone now."
The women looked disappointed. From his attire and handsome features, they could tell Xiao Yan was a prime client. Unfortunately, they couldn't force his hand.
"Old Wu, have a skewer," Xiao Yan said, handing a golden, juicy kebab to Xiao Wu. As he ate, a desperate cry for help reached his ears.
"Sir, please spare me! It's been two days and two nights I can't take it anymore! There are plenty of other girls in Yichun House. Please, let me rest!"
Xiao Yan turned to see a beautiful woman with trembling legs fleeing down the stairs. Behind her was a man in only shorts, his eyes bloodshot and his body weak, yet his expression filled with unrelenting desire.
"No, I want you!" the man growled.
"If you keep this up, I'll die!" the woman wailed as she stumbled toward the street. Two days and two nights without rest if not for her being a Dou Shi, she'd have perished already.
"Stand still!" the man roared, summoning his Dou Qi wings and lunging after her.
"It's Xin He. He just came out of the ruins a few days ago. Looks like he's lost control," someone commented.
"What a strange name," Xiao Yan muttered. But as Xin He was about to grab the woman, Xiao Yan moved like a shadow, vanishing from his spot.
(Chapter End)
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