Chapter 655 The Fallen Genius, Fu Ye: Yoshi, yoshi

Xiao Yan broke through to the Dou Zhe level, and for a time he was the most popular person around.

The families in Wutan City were all uneasy after hearing the news.

First, there was Xiao Yu, a genius who reached the six-star Dou Zhe level at the age of thirteen, and then there was Xiao Yan, an unparalleled genius who broke through to the Dou Zhe level at the age of eleven.

However, in their view, all of this was thanks to Fu Ye, the "fourth-grade alchemist" who became a guest of the Xiao family.

They believed that the fact that the Xiao family could produce two cultivation geniuses in such a short period of time was definitely related to Fu Ye.

Even so, they dared not make any rash moves.

Although their family's power was not much different from that of the Xiao family, they absolutely could not afford to offend Fu Ye, a fourth-grade alchemist.

In the evening, Xiao Zhan, the head of the family, hosted a banquet to celebrate Xiao Yan becoming a Dou Zhe.

Fu Ye, a fourth-grade alchemist, was naturally invited over as well.

In the banquet hall.

Xiao Zhan and several other clan elders toasted each other.

Fu Ye simply sat there calmly with a few young girls, eating snacks.

"Lord Fu Ye, I'd like to offer you a toast."

Xiao Yan is the main character today, and his toast to Fu Ye is a gesture of utmost sincerity.

Fu Ye looked at him with interest. "Well, you do it, I'll do whatever you want."

Xiao Yan was stunned when he heard Fu Ye's words. It was clear that Fu Ye's words were unexpected.

"Okay, I'll do it. You can do whatever you want."

After drinking several cups of wine, Xiao Yan's vision became a little blurry.

Although Xiao Yan was a Dou Zhe, he did not use his Dou Qi to dispel the alcohol. Instead, he used his willpower to keep himself upright.

Although Fu Ye claimed it was casual, he always finished his drink completely, never taking advantage of Xiao Yan in the slightest.

Xiao Yan was somewhat drunk at this moment. Although his vision was blurry, his consciousness was still very clear.

Fueled by alcohol, he asked the question that had been bothering him: "Lord Fu Ye, I have some questions that I've always had. Could you please answer them for me?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Fu Ye simply nodded with a smile in his eyes, "Okay."

"Because you are a fourth-grade alchemist, you are an absolutely prestigious figure even in the Jia Ma Empire. I would like to know why you have come to our Xiao family as a guest elder."

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's audacious words, Xiao Zhan, who was sitting to the side, quickly stopped him, saying, "Yan'er, don't be rude!"

But Fu Ye intervened and stopped the other party.

"It's alright. I did come to Wutan City for a purpose, but it has nothing to do with your Xiao family."

"I came to settle in the Xiao family entirely because of the kind invitation from your father, the head of the Xiao family."

Fu Ye's answer was both vague and clear.

He didn't want to come to the Xiao family, but to Wutan City.

"That's right."

After learning that Fu Ye's purpose was not the Xiao family, Xiao Yan felt a sense of emptiness.

As a transmigrator, he subconsciously believed that he was the chosen one, and that Fu Ye, a powerful figure from another place, would take him as his disciple.

But now the other party is telling him that their purpose is only because of Wutan City, not the Xiao family, and certainly not because of him.

This sense of disappointment made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Lord Fu Ye, as far as I know, you have been living in Wutan City for nearly twenty years. Have you not yet achieved your goal?"

Just then, Xiao Zhan spoke up. After all, he had seen Fu Ye in his youth, and he looked exactly the same back then as he does now, as if time had forgotten him and the girl beside him.

That's right, he didn't tell the truth to his youngest son, Xiao Yan.

In fact, in Xiao Zhan's mind, Fu Ye was very likely a Dou Huang.

Only those who reach the Douhuang level can maintain their appearance unchanged.

The three girls beside him were the same; their appearances remained unchanged even after more than twenty years.

"I'm just waiting here for an old friend, and I'm not sure when he'll appear."

Xun'er, sitting next to Fu Ye, couldn't help but feel curious after hearing his words.

After all, in her heart, Fu Ye's strength was definitely at the high-level Dou Sheng level, and he could even be compared with her father. Moreover, he was also a highly skilled alchemist.

During those six years, she fully experienced what it was like to eat seventh and eighth-grade pills at will, and to eat ninth-grade pills in limited quantities.

After consuming it for six years, her strength reached the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Zun realm, and she could clearly feel that there was no accumulation of drugs blocking her meridians in her body.

If she were to continue eating and drinking for free with Brother Fu Ye for another six years, she felt that she might directly break through to the Half-Saint or even the Battle Saint realm.

On the way back, most of the smell of alcohol on Xiao Yan had dissipated.

"Lord Fu Ye, what level do you think I can reach in the future?"

When Xiao Yan asked this question, his face was full of hope.

"If you don't encounter any special opportunities, with your current talent, you can only reach the peak of Dou Huang at most in this lifetime."

Upon hearing Fu Ye's words, a glint of light flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. "Holy crap! He's actually a Dou Huang! My talent is so strong!"

Seeing his expression, Fu Ye's eyes twitched slightly.

Xun'er, Zi Yan, and the other three, who were walking not far away, all had speechless expressions on their faces.

Especially Xun'er, in her mind, a peak Douhuang cultivation level was at most considered a servant in their ancient clan.
Ling Ying (the only Dou Huang of the ancient clan): This statement is somewhat presumptuous.

"What if I encounter an opportunity? What level could I reach in the future?!"

After learning that his talent could reach the level of Dou Huang, Xiao Yan felt his confidence soar.

However, Fu Ye's response this time was a resounding flick on the forehead.

"Snapped!"

"Ow—!"

A tear rolled down Xiao Yan's cheek from the pain, showing that the blow was truly severe.

"Aiming too high will only lead to nothing. Your temperament is too impetuous. Being young and arrogant is a good thing, but throughout history, countless geniuses have fallen in their youth."

Fu Ye sighed, turned to look at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with pity.

"I've practically watched you grow up, so I'm just giving you a friendly reminder."

"No matter what setbacks you encounter in the future, you must keep your composure. After all, a rough gem always needs to be polished to show its brilliance."

Fu Ye's words were abrupt and strange, making Xiao Yan feel a sense of unease.

Before Xiao Yan could ask anything, Fu Ye waved his hand, interrupting him.

"I won't help you, at least not this time. And don't even think about taking revenge on me after everything is clear. After all, you can't beat me, and I'm very vengeful."

When Fu Ye said those words, a wicked smile appeared on his lips, making Xiao Yan's scalp tingle.

At first, Xiao Yan didn't understand why Fu Ye would say such strange things.

However, after several days of diligent practice, he discovered that his fighting spirit was decreasing instead of increasing.
"Holy crap! This is way too weird!" (End of Chapter)