Time flew by quickly, and the end of the year was approaching, which also meant that the Xiao Clan's coming-of-age ceremony was about to begin.

Outside the city of Wutan, a beautiful woman entered the city, walking slowly towards the Xiao Clan with her enviable and slender sexy legs.

The woman's name was Xiao Yu, the granddaughter of the Xiao Clan's first elder and the biological sister of Xiao Ning, a member of the younger generation of the Xiao Clan.

Two years ago, Xiao Yu entered the most famous academy on the Douqi Continent, the Canaan Academy, in search of the reason for Xiao Yan's loss of Douqi and a solution to the problem.

However, until now, she had gained nothing.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"What famous academy on the continent? I can't even find a single clue. If I had known, I wouldn't have gone to that place... "

Although she said that, Xiao Yu also understood that if she had the chance to do it again, she would still enter the Canaan Academy two years ago.

Not for any other reason, but just for Xiao Yan. Even if the hope was slim, she would still strive to find a solution.

On her way back to the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yu suddenly frowned as she passed through the Xiao Clan market, sweeping her eyes over the scattered pedestrians and noticing that many shops in the market were also empty.

Why did the Xiao Clan market become so deserted?

While Xiao Yu was contemplating this, a figure suddenly blocked her path, followed by a voice that made her deeply disgusted.

"Hey hey hey~~~ I didn't expect such a beauty in this small Wutan City."

The man's eyes revealed overflowing desire as he shamelessly looked Xiao Yu up and down, his gaze finally resting on her beautiful legs.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ These legs are simply the most beautiful ones this alchemist has seen in years."

"Huh?"

Hearing these disrespectful words, Xiao Yu's face darkened slightly as she coldly looked at the impudent man in front of her.

With his frivolous appearance, pale complexion, and debauched attire, one could easily tell that he often indulged himself in worldly pleasures.

Xiao Yu never had a good impression of such men, especially when compared to Xiao Yan, a man who embodied righteousness. When she subconsciously compares this man before her with her cousin, the man becomes even more unbearable to look at.

"Get lost."

With a calm tone, Xiao Yu brushed him off and prepared to return to the Xiao Clan.

However, the man persisted and once again blocked her path.

"Don't leave, beauty. How about spending the night with this alchemist? I guarantee you satisfaction with wealth and prosperity."

"Get lost."

Dropping those words indifferently, Xiao Yu stepped past the man, ready to go back to the Xiao Clan.

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"Don't leave, beauty~ I, Liu Xi, am an alchemist. Should you like to spend the night with me, I promise you satisfaction with both wealth and glory~"

"Scum..."

A hint of anger appeared on Xiao Yu's face as she reached for the long whip at her waist.

Her temper was already bad compared to other members of the Xiao Clan, slightly better than Xiao Mei. Now, this repulsive man in front of her was persistently bothering her.

Clearly, Xiao Yu's patience was running thin.

Just as Xiao Yu was about to take action, a figure stood between Liu Xi and Xiao Yu, with a smile on their face.

"Um... Xiao Yu, Mr. Liu didn't mean any harm. I hope you won't mind."

Looking at the man who suddenly blocked her path, Xiao Yu furrowed her brow.

She recognized this man.

He was Jia Lie Ao, the son of Jia Lie Bi, the patriarch of the Jia Lie clan, which belonged to the three major families in Wutan City, along with the Xiao Clan.

"Please call me Miss Xiao Yu. Our relationship is not that close."

Xiao Yu glared coldly at Jia Lie Ao and retracted her hand that was about to grab the whip.

After all, he was the son of the patriarch of one of the three major families. It would be better to cause as little trouble for the Xiao Clan as possible.

With this in mind, Xiao Yu lifted her long leg again, ready to leave.

However, the next moment, Liu Xi once again stood in front of Xiao Yu.

But this time, Xiao Yu couldn't bear it anymore.

"Fuck Off!!!"

Xiao Yu raised her leg and kicked Liu Xi in the abdomen, sending him flying more than ten meters away. Jia Lie Ao and the Jia Lie clan guards beside him were stunned and couldn't react for a while.

What the hell?! How can you just attack without even giving a warning?!!

Jia Lie Ao quickly reacted and rushed to check on Liu Xi's condition.

Oh no! He's the current cash cow of the Jia Lie clan! If something happens to him, his old man will tear me apart!

Fortunately, although Liu Xi's body was depleted from indulgence in alcohol and pleasure, he was still a seven-star Dou Zhe cultivator. Coupled with the fact that Xiao Yu didn't use her full strength, he wasn't seriously injured.

But with this kick, Xiao Yu had trampled on his dignity as an alchemist!

When had he, Liu Xi ever been so humiliated like this?!

"Jia Lie Ao!!! Capture this woman and bring her back to me, as the alchemist!"

Liu Xi held his stomach and sat up, his previously dignified image completely shattered, his face twisted as he pointed at Xiao Yu.

"This..."

Upon hearing Liu Xi's command, Jia Lie Ao immediately found himself in a dilemma.

She is the granddaughter of the first elder of the Xiao Clan! You want me to capture her? Are you trying to provoke a conflict between the Jia Lie Clan and Xiao Clan?!

Jia Lie Ao couldn't help but complain about his own father. How could he bring such a brainless person here?!

Seeing Jia Lie Ao's dilemma, Liu Xi added another remark.

"I have an even better medicine prescription! With this prescription, we can easily drive the Xiao Clan out of Wutan City!"

This statement undoubtedly tipped the scales in Jia Lie Ao's heart.

Since being knocked down by Xiao Yan, Jia Lie Ao, who knew he had lost face, had stayed at home for a full three months. It was only recently that he dared to show himself in Wutan City, considering that Xiao Yan hadn't been seen in the city. Therefore, Jia Lie Ao's hatred towards Xiao Yan and the Xiao Clan was evident. He wished to trample the entire Xiao Clan under his feet and mock them without restraint!

"Men!"

Jia Lie Ao raised his hand and shouted loudly. The Jia Lie clan guards immediately surrounded Xiao Yu.

These guards were personally appointed by Jia Lie Ao's father, Jia Lie Bi, to protect Liu Xi. The weakest among them were five-star Dou Zhe!

"Xiao Yu, I suggest you come quietly with us."

Jia Lie Ao coldly looked at Xiao Yu, who was surrounded by the guards. Xiao Yu glanced at the Jia Lie clan guards around her and a disdainful smile formed on her lips.

"You've really gone downhill, Jia Lie clan. After being away for a year, you've become more and more like scavengers, resorting to street abductions. Have you lost all sense of shame?!"

Xiao Yu's insults instantly turned Jia Lie Ao's face extremely ugly, but he remained silent.

Because he really had no way to refute her. Someone who is abducting another person in broad daylight, no matter what excuses you use, would always be viewed as the bad guy.

But since the decision had been made, they had to see it through.

"Attack her!"

Jia Lie Ao ordered coldly, and the guards began to approach Xiao Yu slowly.

In response, Xiao Yu showed no signs of backing down, only a deep disdain in her eyes.

"I was looking forward to coming back and celebrating the new year, but I didn't even make it to my doorstep before encountering you bunch of dogs. It's really a stroke of bad luck." Xiao Yu spoke as her aura gradually soared. "Very well..."

In the next second, to Jia Lie Ao's astonished gaze, the Dou Qi within Xiao Yu's body erupted.

"Today, I will make you remember deeply why the Xiao Clan is not something to be trifled with!!!"