"What?"
"Queen Medusa and Yun Yun have both become Dou Zong?"
"And even Dan King Gu He has received alchemy knowledge passed down by Lord Xu Ran, with potential to become a Seventh Rank Alchemist in the future!"
In just a few days, all the powers within the Jia Ma Empire had received this message, and it immediately caused a huge commotion.
Previously, it was only Ya Fei who had become a powerhouse, and since Ya Fei was always low-key, there wasn't much change in the political landscape of the Empire. After all, the Mittel Family was already very strong.
But now, the emergence of two Dou Zong experts, directly ignited the entire Jia Ma Empire, as well as the nearby national powers—all of them regarded Lord Xu Ran as a godly figure!
My heavens!
Two such terrifyingly strong experts, when they say they can elevate someone to Dou Zong, they really do it?
Before, there was no Dou Zong expert in the Jia Ma Empire; the strongest were only at the Dou Huang level. Thus, although there were some differences in strength among them, the gap wasn't that big. But now it's different.
Two Dou Zong experts could crush any other strong contender!
In the past, Yunlan Sect was strong, but other powers could compete with Yunlan Sect. Now, that is completely impossible.
And if Gu He breaks through to the Seventh Grade! Then Gu He would be even more terrifying than Yun Yun and the others becoming Dou Zong!
How many powerhouses could a Seventh Grade Alchemist cultivate?
Many forces quickly tried to form alliances with Gu He, but all they got was the news that Gu He had joined Yunlan Sect. Now, in Gu He's eyes, Lord Xu Ran is his teacher, his second parent; if Lord Xu Ran tells him to go east, he wouldn't dare go west.
This is the authority of Lord Xu Ran.
Now, the frenzy to find Lord Xu Ran outside has intensified even more.
Only Lord Xu Ran can help them become stronger!
However, Lord Xu Ran will absolutely not assist those people. What's it to him? If they were given some description in the original story, out of sentimentality, Lord Xu Ran might consider helping them a bit. For the rest, forget it.
If they dare disturb Lord Xu Ran's leisure, the only outcome would be a swift death by his slap.
The Mittel Family.
Ever since Ya Fei reached the pinnacle of Dou Huang, her status has instantly risen to be more important than the Family Head of the Mittel Family.
In terms of strength, Ya Fei is at the pinnacle of Dou Huang. In terms of status, Ya Fei has a close relationship with Lord Xu Ran.
So now, whatever Ya Fei says, the Mittel Family wouldn't refuse, always acting in accordance with Ya Fei's wishes, for fear of causing any resentment from her towards the Mittel Family.
In those days, Ya Fei's talent was not high, and she wasn't valued much within the family, which was why she was arranged to marry into the Wood Family. But now, the Wood Family has disappeared from the Jia Ma Empire. The Mittel Family, with all their strength and in alliance with other powers friendly to them, extinguished the Wood Family decisively and fiercely.
Now that the Mittel Family is connected to the legendary Lord Xu Ran, they don't want to have any grudges in his mind.
A kid from the Wood Family worthy of Ya Fei?
Now that Ya Fei is at the pinnacle of Dou Huang, only Lord Xu Ran is worthy of her.
"Elder?" Ya Fei looked at the visitor and raised her head lightly.
Now, in the Mittel Family, her status is far higher than that of an Elder.
"We have just received news. Sect Master Yun Yun and Queen Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe have both advanced to become Dou Zong Experts. Their beauty is not inferior to yours…" an Elder of the Mittel Family said somewhat anxiously.
They were afraid that Ya Fei would lose Lord Xu Ran's favor.
"Don't worry, Xu Ran wouldn't do such a thing. He's not the kind of man to be fickle and unfaithful. If he were to do so, then he wouldn't be himself anymore," Ya Fei said with a graceful smile.
Hearing that Xu Ran was restless, and had directly gotten involved with Yun Yun and Queen Medusa, she couldn't help but find it amusing.
Her man was always so restless. No matter how beautiful the flowers at home were, they couldn't confine his restless heart. As for the wildflowers by the roadside, Xu Ran just had to pluck and taste them; what could be done about it?
If Ya Fei were to get angry every time Xu Ran was sweet-talking other girls, she would have died of anger long ago.
...
Yun Yun and Queen Medusa, ever since that great battle, their relationship had eased somewhat. It's unclear if they only showed harmony in front of Xu Ran, but at least now the two women were indeed not arguing as they had before.
They also understood that if they bickered in front of Xu Ran all the time, Xu Ran would also grow tired of it.
Xu Ran helped Queen Medusa handle the affairs of the Snake-People Tribe.
The overall strength of the Snake-People Tribe was indeed too weak. In such a barren place, it was not easy to grow. Xu Ran had selected a few individuals from the tribe with barely passable talent and imparted to them Alchemy that was sufficient for their cultivation to become Sixth-grade Alchemists. As for what level they could reach in the future, that was their own fortune.
Only with the appropriate Alchemy could the current situation of the Snake-People Tribe be truly changed.
Moreover, he also modified a Metamorphosis Pill suitable for the Snake-People Tribe.
The Snake-People were originally half-human, half-snake, so Transforming was not as complicated as for general Magical Beasts. Thus, after Xu Ran's modification and refinement, this unique Elixir that allowed the Snake-People to Transform was directly reduced to a Fifth-grade Elixir, and the necessary medicinal ingredients were minimized as much as possible.
Queen Medusa saw all that Xu Ran did and was endlessly grateful, wishing she could give her whole self to Xu Ran.
If Xu Ran had simply helped the Snake-People Tribe to boast a few more Douhuang experts, it would have been a temporary help for the tribe to grow stronger. However, what Xu Ran did, the legacy of Alchemy and those formulas he left for the Snake-People Tribe, would benefit the tribe for thousands of years to come.
"Xu Ran, why are you so good to me? It really makes me fall for you," Queen Medusa said while sitting on Xu Ran's lap, caressing his cheek, and speaking affectionately.
Before, her feelings for Xu Ran were more about adoration. But now, it was a bit different; this feeling of having a man to rely on gave her great comfort, as if she had found a place to belong.
Even without her, Queen Medusa, just with what Xu Ran had granted the Snake-People Tribe, it was enough for them to grow.
Even, Xu Ran's contribution to the Snake-People Tribe exceeded that of most other queens to their tribe.
"You are my woman, if I don't cherish you, who will I cherish?"
Xu Ran, too, was holding Queen Medusa's pretty face, tracing his fingertips across her delicate and red lips, gazing at the enchanting face before him that could mesmerize all living beings.
Having a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?
Such Goddess-Level individuals, perfect in every way. Being won over by their hearts, wasn't that a stroke of luck for Xu Ran?
The effort he put in was nothing important to him. But what they offered him was everything. To Xu Ran, it was always a gain.
"My lord, come, I…" Queen Medusa pressed her lips heavily onto Xu Ran's, a myriad of exotic fragrances enveloped him, and then Xu Ran was held down by Queen Medusa…