Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Su Yunming’s Pride (Two More!)

“This…”

The guard showed a troubled expression under Su Yunlie’s scrutiny.

He originally did not want to discuss Su Han’s affairs because it would certainly dampen the Su Family’s spirits, but now that Su Yunlie had asked, he dared not withhold the information.

“Since the Family Head has already asked, you may as well speak,” Su Yunchen said impatiently.

“Yes.”

Seeing Su Yunchen gave the permission, the guard finally said, “News has come that Su Han has opened twenty-two Dragon Veins and has become an Alchemist. In the span of half a minute, he refined ten High-Grade Pills.”

“What!!!”

The expressions of Su Yunchen and Su Yunpeng changed drastically, nearly leaping to their feet.

“Say that again?” Su Yunchen demanded with wide eyes.

“Su Han has opened twenty-two Dragon Veins, and he has also become a High-Grade Pill Master,” the guard repeated.

“Nonsense!”

Su Yunchen smashed the teacup in his hand to smithereens, exploding with rage, “This is impossible! The limit on the Dragon Martial Continent is ten Dragon Veins—how could he have opened twenty-two? And that lowly scoundrel, merely at the Dragon Vein Realm, to become an Alchemist, one must possess spiritual power and a cultivation base above the Dragon Spirit Realm. How could he possibly have become an Alchemist, let alone a High-Grade Alchemy Master?”

“Certainly, this information must be false!” Su Yunpeng also didn’t believe it.

“Sigh…”

Observing the reactions of the two, Su Yunlie took a deep sigh.

From the moment Su Han was expelled from the family, Su Yunlie had continuously questioned himself if the decision was wrong.

Now, with his extraordinary talent, Su Han had told Su Yunlie that the decision was indeed a mistake.

A huge mistake!

“However…”

The guard pondered briefly before adding, “There’s also news that the Cold Cloud Sect Master wanted to take Su Han as a Direct Disciple twice, but he was rejected by Su Han both times. It seems he doesn’t wish to join the Cold Cloud Sect and has even made vain claims of establishing his own Sect.”

“Hm?”

Su Yunchen’s furrowed brows immediately relaxed as he burst into hearty laughter, “Hahaha, see? A fool will always be a fool. He was so arrogant when he was with the Su Family, and he remains just as arrogant now that he’s left! He doesn’t even regard the Cold Cloud Sect Master? I think there’s no one in the world who can manage him anymore!”

…

Xiao Family.

“Reporting to the Family Head, this time a total of nine from the Xiao Family entered the Cold Cloud Sect, but most of them are Registered Disciples. Only two have become Inner Sect Disciples,” another guard reported promptly as well.

“Mm.”

Xiao Hengshan nodded, already anticipating this, as becoming either an Outer Sect or Inner Sect Disciple was connected to the number of Dragon Veins one opened.

“How about Han’er?” Su Yunming, naturally, was most concerned about Su Han.

“Young Master Han, with his overwhelming talent, outshone thousands and ultimately emerged as the top contender in this assessment,” the guard replied with a smile.

“Huh…”

Su Yunming breathed a sigh of relief, while he had expected this outcome, it was only after the results were out that he could feel at ease.

In their opinion, after all, who could compare when Su Han had opened a full twenty Dragon Veins?

“In this assessment, there was indeed a dark horse, and that was Chen Feng from the Chen Family.”

The guard continued, “This Chen Feng has an extremely frightening talent. He actually awakened twenty-one Dragon Veins and has become a Low-Grade Alchemist.”

“What?”

Everyone was stunned, and Xiao Hengshan immediately asked, “Chen Feng awakened twenty-one Dragon Veins? Then how did Su Han become the first? Didn’t he only awaken twenty Dragon Veins?”

“Young Master Hann awakened twenty-two Dragon Veins.”

The guard explained, “The matter is quite interesting. During the first trial, Chen Feng only showed eleven Dragon Veins, seemingly wanting to hide his strength. However, Young Master Hann displayed twelve. Unsatisfied, Chen Feng showed fifteen Dragon Veins next, to which Young Master Hann immediately responded with sixteen.”

“In the end, Chen Feng reached his limit and revealed all twenty-one of his Dragon Veins. Yet, Young Master Hann went on to awaken twenty-two veins. It seems the two have some feud, with Young Master Hann always suppressing Chen Feng by one vein.”

“This brat,” Su Yunming said with a bitter smile, shaking his head.

The others also had realizations dawn on their faces. Obviously, there was bad blood between the two—after all, Su Han had nearly killed Chen Feng’s brother before.

However, they could also imagine the look on Chen Feng’s face and his anger at the time. Su Han was clearly doing it on purpose to suppress him.

“After Young Master Hann revealed twenty-two Dragon Veins, Chen Feng, unconvinced, finally exposed his identity as an alchemist. Within half an hour, he refined a Low-Grade Dragon Qi Pill,” the guard went on.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hengshan and the others all nodded.

“Not only did Chen Feng awaken twenty-one Dragon Veins, but he also became an alchemist during the Dragon Vein Realm. Such an occurrence is rare throughout the entire Dragon Martial Continent. It must be said that his aptitude is truly strong.”

“Unfortunately, he met Young Master Hann.”

The guard then chuckled, “After Chen Feng finished his Alchemy, everyone thought Young Master Hann would lose. But who would have thought that Young Master Hann would also start refining, and in just half a minute, he produced a total of ten High-Grade Pills!”

Upon these words, the entire hall fell into silence.

They knew Su Han could perform Alchemy, but to produce ten High-Grade Pills in just half a minute—that was… just too abnormal!

“Are you sure those Pills were refined by Su Han?” Xiao Hengshan asked in disbelief.

The guard immediately laughed, “Everyone present had the same thought as the Family Head, but after the Cold Cloud Sect Alchemy Masters confirmed it, it was indeed Young Master Hann’s work. Otherwise, Chen Feng wouldn’t have conceded.”

“Yun Ming, you have a great son!” Xiao Hengshan looked at Su Yunming with envy.

Su Yunming was all smiles, not quite knowing what to say.

“Little Su Han is so amazing, he won’t need me in the future…” Just then, a frail voice suddenly came.

All eyes turned in the direction of the sound, only to see Xiao Yuran’s incredibly beautiful face looking aggrieved. Her appearance, truly pitiable, was enough to move any man’s heart.

“He dares!”

Su Yunming immediately glared, “Su Han is my son. Even if he reaches the Dragon Venerate Realm, he still has to listen to his father!”

“Hee hee, you’re the best.”

Xiao Yuran immediately ran over, her face revealing a sly smile.

This slyness was not concealed, and everyone saw it, shaking their heads and chuckling, secretly thinking that this girl was clever and mischievous.

“Su Han should be coming back in a few days. I’ve said before that no matter the outcome, we must throw a feast to welcome him!”

Xiao Hengshan laughed heartily, “Give the order, let’s have a grand banquet. All members of the Xiao Family, issue three months’ extra salary!”

“Yes.”

The guard was also extremely happy. He knew Xiao Hengshan’s reward was the same that was given when Xiao Yuhui entered the Cold Cloud Sect.