Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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A golden light flashed in Xiao Fan's eyes. With the presence of the Golden Eye, the opponent's strength was not concealed in the slightest in front of Xiao Fan. After all, the Golden Eye allowed him to see through the strength of an expert who was no more than two major realms above him.

This ability, which he possessed since his childhood, is now gradually revealing its terrifying nature...

"A peak Dou Zun expert, huh...?"

Xiao Fan recalled the pressure he had felt from Elder Hou earlier and calculated in his mind whether he could defeat him if he used the Nine Transformations of the Radiant Sun.

As for the final answer, only Xiao Fan himself knows...

Chapter 159 The Ye Family of the Pill Domain

With the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan no longer blocking their way, Xiao Fan and his group paid even less attention to other forces.

However, Xiao Fan and his group did not forget the purpose of this alchemy gathering.

Back in the Black Corner Region, they had already promised Xinlan that they would participate in the Pill Gathering Competition in the name of the Ye family, helping the Ye family to win a ranking and maintain their status as one of the five great families.

After such a long delay, they have finally arrived in the Pill Domain.

The three carefully determined their direction and then sped off in one direction.

The Ye family, to which Xinlan belongs, is one of the five great families in the Pill Domain. The five great families in the Pill Domain are Dan Cao Bai Qiu Ye. When the Pill Tower was established, the patriarchs of these five families were the core elders of the Pill Tower. Therefore, as long as the younger generation of the five great families can pass the set test, they can maintain their family's elder seat qualification.

However, the Ye family has gradually declined. If they fail the assessment this time, they will probably lose their position as elders.

That's why Xinlan thought of having Xiao Yan and the others participate in the Pill Gathering in the name of the Ye family, so that they could regain the position of the Ye family's elders.

Within the Pill Domain, the location of the Ye family is called Ye City, which is neither too far nor too close to the location of Holy Pill City. Now that they have arrived in the Pill Domain, Xiao Fan and his group naturally need to head to the Ye family first.

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On a wide plain, in the distance, a deep green city came into view. Surrounding the deep green city was a lush forest, with roads extending out from the forest and leading into the distance.

This is Ye City, ruled by the Ye family of the Dan Domain.

Although the Ye family has declined considerably, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and in Ye City, the Ye family's status remains inviolable.

In the very center of the bustling city of Ye, where outsiders are forbidden from entering within a radius of a thousand meters, lies the Ye family's manor.

At this moment, a series of arguments broke out within the Ye family's top scholar's residence.

"Impossible! I've already said, there's absolutely no way I'd marry Cao Dan!"

Inside the Ye family's main hall, Xinlan, dressed in blue, her delicate face now contorted with displeasure and anger, spoke loudly towards the front.

"Nonsense!"

Above the hall, an old man dressed in blue robes looked at Xinlan and retorted, "You are not unaware of the current situation of the family. Cao Dan is the Cao family's alchemy genius. Only if you marry him, with the help of the Cao family, can we survive this crisis and retain our position as elders of the family."

"Besides, with Cao Dan's talent, your marriage to him would be a good match."

Upon hearing this, Xinlan retorted angrily, "Even if I were to marry Cao Dan, would that solve the family's crisis? The Cao family is ambitious and has long wanted to annex our family. Even if I were to marry into the family, it wouldn't solve the family's crisis."

Upon hearing Xinlan's words, the old man in blue looked somewhat helpless, and his tone became low.

“We are well aware of the Cao family’s wolfish ambitions, but right now, only if you marry Cao Dan can we help the family buy some more time. Only by resolving this crisis can the family have a future, and only then can we continue to think of solutions. Otherwise, how can we resolve this crisis?”

Seemingly knowing what Xinlan wanted to say, the old man in green continued, "Alright, I know what you want to say, but you know what's been happening in Zhongzhou lately. Let's not even talk about whether Xiao Yan, whom you mentioned, has the ability to help us overcome this difficulty."

"Judging from the recent news, their group has already offended the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and even offended Venerable Huang Quan. Now the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan and the Wind and Thunder Pavilion have issued a kill order. They are having trouble protecting themselves, so how can they possibly get away to help us?"

Upon hearing this, Xinlan's expression froze, and she could no longer find the words to refute the old man in blue.

"Hehe, it seems we've arrived at just the right time."

Just as the atmosphere in the hall was tense, a faint laugh suddenly rang out from outside the hall, attracting everyone's attention.

"Who dares to trespass into the Ye family's residence!"

The sudden sound alerted many of the Ye family's experts, who looked towards the entrance. Inside the hall, the Ye family's experts were also on high alert.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, three figures suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall and slowly stepped inside.

"Sect Leader! It's you!"

When Xinlan saw Xiao Fan and the others, a look of joy flashed across her face, and then she exclaimed in surprise.

When the rest of the Ye family members in the hall saw Xiao Fan and his two companions, who were just three young men, they looked down on them somewhat. Many of the younger Ye family disciples even looked at the three with schadenfreude, thinking that these three dared to force their way into the Ye family and were bound to suffer some hardship.

"Junior Xiao Fan, along with his junior brother Xiao Yan and Zi Yan, pays a visit to the Ye family!"

Ignoring the expressions of the crowd, Xiao Fan, who was in the lead, nodded slightly to Xin Lan, then looked at the old man at the head of the table, cupped his hands in greeting, and spoke.

Although the strongest member of the Ye family present was only at the Dou Zong realm, which Xiao Fan could easily crush, he did not show any disrespect. After all, they were seniors, and it would have been impolite for him to visit them so rudely. Therefore, Xiao Fan gave them sufficient respect.

"Xiao Fan!? Could it be that Xiao Fan who's become really famous lately?"

"Impossible! I heard that Xiao Fan has already reached the Dou Zun realm. He doesn't look like a Dou Zun at all!"

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"Quiet, everyone!"

The surrounding noise stopped abruptly with a shout from the elder at the head of the hall, and the once noisy hall fell silent instantly.

The elderly man at the head of the group remained calm. After things quieted down, he stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and looked at Xiao Fan and his group. He nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Hehe, young friend, you are the recently famous Xiao Fan? Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young!"

The old man in green was not stupid. From the "Sect Master" that Xin Lan had called out in the air just now, and the fact that he could not sense any energy from the other party, he understood that the young man in front of him was probably extremely powerful.

Upon hearing the old man in blue's words, Xiao Fan smiled slightly. Indeed, in this world, might makes right.

In the original novel, when Xiao Yan arrived at the Ye family, the old man in green was not so polite. Instead, they had a great battle before they finally calmed down and started talking.

"Elder, these are Brother Xiao Fan and Brother Xiao Yan, whom I've mentioned to you. This is Sister Zi Yan. I met them at Canaan Academy, and they are the people I mentioned who can help our Ye family resolve this crisis..."

At this moment, Xinlan's face lit up with joy. She walked to the middle of the elders and introduced Xiao Fan and the other two to them. Then she said to Xiao Fan and the others, "Brother Xiao Fan, Brother Xiao Yan, Sister Ziyan, these are the elders of our Ye family..."

"Hehe, young friend, you are so young, yet your strength has already reached the Dou Zun realm. You are truly a hero among young people."

After Xin Lan's introduction, the First Elder's eyes lit up even more. As long as Xiao Fan and the others were willing to help the Ye family, let alone the alchemy assessment, with Xiao Fan's strength at the Dou Zun realm, there was no way he would lose his position as an elder of the Ye family!

Therefore, at this moment, the Grand Elder was extremely enthusiastic towards Xiao Fan and his group.

With Xinlan's introduction, the First Elder did not neglect Xiao Fan and his group, and led them directly to the family's council hall. All other unrelated family members were dismissed by the First Elder.

Inside the council hall, the First Elder and his entourage sat together, looking at Xiao Fan. Xiao Fan smiled sheepishly, "Hehe, I've made you laugh today, young friend. It's just a pity that our Ye family is currently facing numerous crises. To overcome this difficult time for the family, we have no choice but to ask Xinlan to make do..."

"Elder, there's no need for such formalities." Xiao Fan understood the elder's meaning perfectly well. He shook his head to interrupt the elder and said, "Those in positions of authority must fulfill their responsibilities. The entire Ye family is behind you, Elder. This is a helpless situation, and I can naturally understand."

“However, back in the Black Corner Region, Xinlan and my junior brother made a promise, so we are naturally willing to help the Ye family!”

"Really!" Upon hearing this, the First Elder stood up excitedly, looking intently at Xiao Fan, and said, "What are your requirements, young friend? What would it take for you to help my Ye family?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan shook his head and then said, "I was not the one who helped the Ye family."

"It wasn't you..."

The First Elder's face showed a hint of surprise, then he remembered what Xin Lan had said, his gaze falling on Xiao Yan beside Xiao Fan, and he said, "Could it be...?"

"That's right!"

Xiao Fan nodded, seemingly aware of the elder's concern, and said, "Elder, there's no need to worry. The outside world only knows that I, Xiao Fan, have broken through to the Dou Zun realm, but who knows that my junior brother, Xiao Yan, is equally talented? He's only twenty years old, yet he's already broken through to the Dou Zong realm. Moreover, in alchemy, he's also reached the level of a seventh-grade alchemist. With such talent, I believe it should be enough to help the Ye family retain their elder positions, right?"

When the Grand Elder heard Xiao Fan's words, although he was somewhat disappointed that Xiao Fan hadn't actually made a move, he calmed down again after hearing Xiao Fan's explanation.

"Is what you say true, young friend?"

"hehe........."

Xiao Fan didn't say much, but looked at Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan understood, and his powerful soul force surged out immediately. The Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame emerged from his hand, gathered into a lotus flower in mid-air, and then transformed into a giant azure python, coiling behind Xiao Yan.

"This is the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame! What powerful soul force! What exquisite fire control techniques!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's display of fire control, the First Elder had no more doubts and laughed loudly: "Good, I believe you. I just don't know, what can the Ye family do to help you, young friend?"

"Hehe, my purpose is very simple, I only have one request!"

Xiao Fan shook his head, looked at the Grand Elder, and held up one finger.

Chapter 160 will not be titled; read it yourself.

"I have only one request!"

Xiao Fan's words immediately made the Grand Elder and the other Ye family elders tense.

The opinion put forward by a Dou Zun powerhouse is probably not simple. After all, it is the Ye family that needs Xiao Fan's help. Moreover, with Xiao Yan's demonstrated alchemy skills, he can still shine at the Pill Gathering even without the Ye family's help.

Xiao Fan's gaze swept over the elders of the Ye family. Seeing their nervous expressions, he chuckled, put his fingers back, leaned back in his chair, and said, "Hehe, everyone, there's no need to be nervous. Actually, my request is very simple."

"Please speak frankly, young friend!"

Upon seeing this, the First Elder exchanged glances with the elders beside him, and then looked at Xiao Fan.

Seeing that the time was right, Xiao Fan stopped beating around the bush and directly stated his request: "In the days leading up to the Pill Gathering, I hope that the Ye family can unconditionally provide my junior brother with all the resources he needs for alchemy and do their utmost to help him improve his alchemy skills."

"That's...that's it?"

The First Elder looked surprised when he heard Xiao Fan's words, and the other Ye family elders also looked astonished.

After all, although such conditions sounded very simple, and were proposed by a Dou Zun powerhouse like Xiao Fan, they were far too simple in their estimation.

"Hehe, everyone, remember what I said refers to all resources. Of course, we won't deliberately make things difficult for some particularly rare natural treasures."

Xiao Fan seemed to know what the elders of the Ye family were thinking. He looked at the First Elder and said, "The supply of medicine for a seventh-grade alchemist is not too demanding for your Ye family, given your strength."

"The reason I chose to cooperate with you is partly because of Xinlan, and partly because the Ye family is one of the five major families in the Dan Domain. I believe that the Ye family has the best equipment and resources in the Central Continent for alchemists. Leaving my junior brother here is also to improve his alchemy skills."

"After all, our teacher was the champion of the Pill Gathering. If he loses face for our teacher, then I, as his senior brother, will naturally not let him off the hook." At this point, Xiao Fan seemed to have thought of something and looked at Xiao Yan beside him. Xiao Yan recalled what Xiao Fan had said about the punishment if he could not get first place, and his face turned pale.