Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

"Hehe. Standing before you is a Seventh-Grade Alchemist. So, do you think I can help you or not?" Feilin said with a giggle.

"Seventh-Grade Alchemist?" Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was thrilled.

Back then, he had been sealed by Medusa, and his strength had plummeted to just a Dou Spirit "Cultivation Level".

It was for this reason that he had chosen to live in seclusion here.

If his ancient enemies discovered that he presently possessed such meager strength, it would be a disaster for both him and the Mittel Family. Therefore, he had stayed in this place, hoping to find a means of salvation.

"Ya Fei and I are a couple," Xu Ran said, shrugging his shoulders.

"So that's how it is." Haibo Dong was even more surprised. He had assumed that, in his absence, the Mittel Family would fall into decline. Yet, unexpectedly, the family had managed to draw in such a strong ally.

A Seventh-Grade Alchemist, and judging by that immeasurable strength, at least a Douzong "Cultivation Level".

"Wonderful, wonderful! I never expected my Mittel Family to encounter such fortune, truly Heaven's blessing on the Mittel Family, hahaha!" Hai Bodong laughed uproariously, all of the frustrations of the many years dissipating.

"Ya Fei was just a little girl back then, and after so many years, she must have grown into a great beauty. Now that she is with you, it's truly a stroke of luck for her." Even knowing the relationship between Xu Ran and Ya Fei, Hai Bodong still dared not show any disrespect toward Xu Ran.

For those strong ones, countless women revolved around them.

Just look, three women were following Xu Ran.

So he had never thought that relying solely on Ya Fei could secure a hold over Xu Ran.

Such a strong figure, if not treated with respect, would only result in a loss for the Mittel Family.

"Senior, could you be the Ice Emperor, one of the top ten strong ones of the Jia Ma Empire back in the day?" Xiao Yi Xian and the others listened to the conversation between Xu Ran and Hai Bodong, and gradually, they seemed to understand something.

Hai Bodong, wasn't that...?

"Mm. I am indeed Hai Bodong."

"Back in the day, I was injured by Medusa, my strength sealed, leaving me only with the power of a Dou Spirit. I had already made many enemies by then, and if they knew of my significant loss in strength, they would surely come after me. And my family, lacking a Dou Huang Strong One, would be coveted by many." Hai Bodong said with a bitter smile.

"I see," the three women realized suddenly.

"However, Senior need not worry now, as the Mittel Family is flourishing, and a Dou Huang Pinnacle Expert has emerged! And not just any Dou Huang, but one at the pinnacle!" Xiao Yi Xian spoke up, unable to hide a tinge of jealousy, pinching Xu Ran's waist hard.

Surely, that Ya Fei must also be a woman of devastating beauty.

Otherwise, Xu Ran wouldn't be so attentive toward her.

Although Xiao Yi Xian knew the principle of 'first come, first served,' she couldn't help feeling jealous thinking of Xu Ran being so kind to other girls. That was in a woman's nature.

"Oh? A Dou Huang Pinnacle Expert has arisen in my Mittel Family?" Hai Bodong was astounded.

Didn't he know the current state of the Mittel Family?

The younger generation, a bunch of mediocre talents—if one of them could become a Douwang, it would be cause for immense gratitude. As for a Dou Huang, that was practically impossible. A Dou Huang at the pinnacle, that was even someone he had to look up to back then.

When did the Mittel Family become so awesome.

"Heehee. This Douhuang is the Ya Fei you were just mentioning. She's now the number one powerhouse in the Jia Ma Empire." Xiao Yi Xian said gleefully.

To everyone's eyes, being at the pinnacle of Douhuang meant being the top powerhouse.

Only Xu Ran knew that the old Sect Master of Yunlan Sect had successfully broken through to Douzong.

"What? How could Ya Fei have become a Douhuang? How old is she?" Hai Bodong's jaw dropped, his mind a blur. Over the years, he did hear some news about Ya Fei; after all, she was a famed beauty far and wide. Just a few months ago, he had learned that Ya Fei was handling the Mittel Family's affairs at one of their auctions.

It can't be that in just a few short days, Ya Fei suddenly became a Douhuang.

"Sister Xian Er is telling the truth. Sister Ya Fei is really strong, and now she's truly a Douhuang strong one," Xue Mei and Feilin also said. Although they were nominally Xu Ran's maids, Xiao Yi Xian never really treated them as such, connecting with the two women with her innocent kindness and referring to each other as sisters.

"This..."

Hai Bodong was bewildered.

He knew they would not make jokes with him about this matter.

Although it had been widely discussed outside, this place was at the fringes of the Jia Ma Empire, bordering the territories of the Snake-People Tribe, so Hai Bodong was still unaware of Xu Ran's situation. Otherwise, he would have long since run back to the Mittel Family to seek Xu Ran's help.

"It was Xu Ran who helped Ya Fei soar to great heights with an elixir, transforming her from a Dou Zhe to a Douhuang powerhouse overnight. Heehee, our Brother Xu Ran really doesn't hesitate to spend on a woman. An elixir that could skyrocket a Dou Zhe to the pinnacle of Douhuang was given away without a second thought. In the Jia Ma Empire, who knows how many people are looking for Brother Xu Ran to get an elixir," said Xiao Yi Xian, her voice sweet and clingy as she nestled in Xu Ran's arms, sounding coquettish.

But Xiao Yi Xian was just teasing Xu Ran on purpose.

She was well aware that what Xu Ran gave her was far more valuable than what he had given to Ya Fei. Although the cultivation level of Douhuang was powerful, it was nowhere near as precious as the alchemy inheritance Xu Ran had given her.

From her understanding, as long as she cultivated well in the future, it was a sure thing that her alchemy skill would surpass that of Gu He.

And that day wasn't far off.

Even though Ya Fei was more formidable than her right now, in the future she would outshine Ya Fei in terms of imagination. Moreover, on the Continent, the status of an alchemist was always a notch above that of a regular cultivator.

If she could become a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, she would be on equal footing with Ya Fei, or even surpass her.

"A single elixir, turning a Dou Zhe into a Douhuang pinnacle strong one." Hai Bodong stared blankly, standing still, not moving a muscle. He was utterly shocked.

What level of alchemy was this?

Gu He was known as the Dan King and was a Sixth-Grade Alchemist. However, talking about helping a Dou Zhe ascend to Douhuang, Gu He might not be able to even transform a Dou Zhe into a Dou Shi.

It was an astonishing feat to ascend to the heavens in one step.

If he had any doubts before about Xu Ran being able to help him, now he had none at all.

Yes, such a person, with such miraculous alchemy, what was impossible for him to achieve? And even if he couldn't do it, wouldn't it be even more exhilarating to receive an elixir of that caliber?

He needed to restore his strength for nothing, he wanted to become a Douhuang at the pinnacle directly!

Even if he restored his cultivation level, it would take him years, even decades, to cultivate to the pinnacle of Douhuang on his own.