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Chapter 526: Urgent Situation, Xiao Clan in Peril
In the void, a series of covert yet intense gazes focused on the area, making everyone there feel a bit of pressure. The ancient clan elders behind those gazes looked at Xiao Ze with immense interest. A Mystical Pill Grandmaster commands great respect even among the supreme elders of ancient races. A single ninth-grade mystical pill could elevate their long-stagnant cultivation levels!
Xiao Ze now presented a ninth-grade mystical pill that, regardless of the outcome, held no direct consequence for them. Should he succeed, the precious pill would undoubtedly be managed by Xun'er. If he failed, it was unlikely that Xiao Ze would part with such a valuable pill for trade, and more likely he would consume it himself. After all, absorbing a ninth-grade mystical pill could boost his strength by one or two stars!
Only after Xiao Ze had consumed the mystical pill and developed a resistance to it, diminishing its necessity for him, would these elders have a chance to negotiate with him for a pill or possibly request him to craft one.
If Xiao Ze and Xun'er's relationship were solidified, these ancient clan elders would likely set aside their pride and openly seek a relationship with Xiao Ze. At this level of supreme power, personal pride is trivial compared to the opportunity for significant strength enhancement.
However, despite their keen interest, none of the elders dared to speak first.
Xiao Ze, holding Xun'er's hand and slowing his breathing, awaited the decision from those who could determine the outcome. Gu Lan, the nearby elder, had his eyes half-closed, aware that the clan chief was definitely monitoring the situation. Until the chief expressed a clear intention, he would not rashly intervene.
Amidst a weighty silence, a faint voice echoed from the vast emptiness: "Agreed."
The unspoken tension in the area dissipated with that single word. Xiao Ze breathed a sigh of relief, and Xun'er, grasping his hands tightly, was visibly jubilant.
The other ancient races looked at Xiao Ze with ambiguous expressions, especially the Medicine Clan. One man, marked by a gourd tattoo on his forehead, muttered in disbelief, "It's impossible. No external alchemist can reach this level. Only our ancient Medicine Clan possesses the strongest alchemy!"
The voluptuous woman next to him glanced at him and said dismissively, "Accept the truth. He is a Mystical Pill Grandmaster, perhaps even the strongest alchemist among the Medicine Clan."
Her light words shook the man, as if shattering his long-held pride.
Beyond the Medicine Clan's pride, other ancient races showed varying degrees of goodwill towards Xiao Ze. The Thunder Clan, led by Mang Tian Chi, approached Xiao Ze to congratulate him directly.
Xiao Ze, holding Xun'er's hand, smiled and chatted with Mang Tian Chi and other ancient clan elders. He was not cold to those ancient races expressing goodwill, engaging them warmly in conversation.
As for inherently hostile factions like the Soul Clan, they had discreetly vanished from the scene.
On the periphery, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin held hands, exchanging somewhat bitter glances. Although they understood their roles by Xiao Ze's side—with Xiao Yi Xian as a follower and friend, and Qing Lin outright considering herself his personal servant—seeing Xiao Ze publicly announce his relationship with Xun'er through a ninth-grade mystical pill still brought them some bitterness.
Far away on a remote green peak, a middle-aged man in hemp clothing looked towards the horizon. "This young fellow is quite lavish, directly using a ninth-grade mystical pill for his proposal. Those old folks in the clan will likely drop all pretenses now."
Gu Yuan chuckled, his gaze strangely drifting towards the distance as if the thousands of miles separating them didn't exist. "Young people are indeed impulsive. These two couldn't even wait until they reached the Battle Saint level to make such a hasty decision."
With Gu Yuan's cultivation, Xun'er's status was not hidden from him. "This Xiao Ze, is he rushing to propose with a ninth-grade mystical pill right after leaving the Heavenly Tomb to avoid trouble with me?"
Watching Xun'er's affectionate demeanor, Gu Yuan shook his head. "Well, since things have come to this, and the two are genuinely in love, I won't interfere. Using a ninth-grade mystical pill for the proposal can also make most of the Ancient Clan accept them, reducing any objections. Not a bad handling of the situation."
As these thoughts crossed Gu Yuan's mind, he suddenly frowned, sensing something. It seemed that Xiao Ze had received some distressing news, his expression turning grave instantly.
Deep within the Sacred Mountain Range, Xiao Ze had been effortlessly handling congratulations from various forces. However, his perception through the Source Tree suddenly trembled—a message infiltrated his mind.
"Ze'er, the Xiao family is in trouble, come back immediately!"
Seeing Xiao Ze's sudden change in expression left many puzzled. "Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize, but I have received news that my family might be in crisis. I must return immediately."
Everyone was taken aback, then remembering Xiao Ze's lineage, quickly realized that it must be the Soul Clan acting against his family. The ancient enmity between these two powerful lineages meant the Soul Clan wouldn't hesitate to strike if they had information on the Xiao family.
Clearly, the situation was dire. "Since Lord Xiao Ze has urgent matters to attend to, we will not impose any further," said the other ancient races, though none offered assistance. While Xiao Ze's status as a ninth-grade Mystical Pill Grandmaster made him a valuable ally, none were prepared to confront the Soul Clan directly for his sake.
The Soul Clan's power was formidable, and apart from the Ancient Clan, no other could face them directly. Making an ally of Xiao Ze was meant to boost their own strengths, not to wage a potentially ruinous war against the Soul Clan.
With these straightforward calculations, they made their choice clear.
Xun'er, holding Xiao Ze's hand firmly, declared, "Xiao Ze, I will go back with you!"
(End of Chapter)
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