Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

193: Come back to Danta!Xiao Ze stood before the mountain gate, watching them leave, his fingers unconsciously caressing his sleeve.

Hidden there was a brocade handkerchief embroidered by Yun Yun herself, adorned with a light purple violet, which she had secretly slipped to him when they last parted.

“Don’t worry, Yun Yun will help us,” Xiao Yan said, seeing through his thoughts, and patted his shoulder with a smile, “The Grand Elder of the Flower Sect owes the Old Ancestor a favor, plus your relationship with Yun Yun, the Flower Sect will definitely be fine.”

Xiao Ze withdrew his gaze, a faint smile playing on his lips: “I hope so. But as for the Burning Flame Valley, that Fire Cloud Old Ancestor has a peculiar temper, so it might not be so easy to persuade him.”

“The Burning Flame Valley is, after all, one of the top powers in the Central Plains. I think they will weigh their options carefully.”

...Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the Flower Sect, a light purple fragrance permeated the air.

Yun Yun sat in the lower seat, her gaze fixed on the two women in light yellow robes at the head of the hall.

They were the Grand Elders of the Flower Sect, who had been reclusive for many years; the Grand Elder was cold and taciturn, while the Second Elder was lively, and both were Dou Sheng experts.

“The Starfall Pavilion and the Xiao Clan want to form an Alliance against the Hall of Souls?” The Second Elder picked up the letter on the table, glanced at it, and then set it aside, looking at Yun Yun teasingly, “I heard that Xiao Ze of the Xiao Clan is the person closest to your heart? This young man is now a Dou Sheng expert; to make you care so much, he truly isn’t simple.”

Yun Yun’s cheeks flushed slightly, but she still said seriously: “Second Elder, the Hall of Souls has harmed many Flower Sect Disciples over the years, and confronting them is inevitable.”

“Xiao Ze’s strength is formidable, and the Starfall Pavilion is now also a top power in the Central Plains. Forming an Alliance with them will bring a hundred benefits and no harm to the Flower Sect.”

“Moreover, the Tianming Sect has been destroyed. If we don’t find strong allies, we might be bullied by other powers in the future.”

The Grand Elder had been silent all this time, but now she finally spoke, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: “The Hall of Souls is indeed a serious threat. My second sister and I once clashed with them and know their terror well.”

“Now that Xiao Ze is a Dou Sheng expert, the Old Ancestor is a high-level Dou Sheng, and with the two of us sisters, we can still contend even against the Heavenly Venerates of the Hall of Souls. I agree to the Alliance.”

Seeing the Grand Elder nod, the Second Elder also put away her playful expression: “Since Big Sister has spoken, then reply to the Starfall Pavilion that the Flower Sect is willing to join the Alliance.”

“However, Yun Yun, you must make it clear to Xiao Ze that if the Flower Sect ever faces difficulties in the future, he cannot stand idly by.”

Yun Yun felt a weight lift from her heart and quickly rose to bow: “Thank you, two Grand Elders! I will definitely convey this to Xiao Ze.”

On the other side, in the bamboo forest deep within the Burning Flame Valley, the red-haired Old Ancestor, Fire Cloud Old Ancestor, slammed the Starfall Pavilion’s letter onto the stone table and roared in a fit of rage.

“An Alliance to deal with the Hall of Souls? Are those ghostly things easy to provoke? This Old Ancestor is not getting involved in this mess! Tell their people to get lost!”

Tang Zhen and Tang Huo’er stood by, smiling helplessly.

Tang Zhen stepped forward and said softly: “Old Ancestor, the Starfall Pavilion said that if we agree to the Alliance, they can help you resolve the old injury within your body.”

The Fire Cloud Old Ancestor paused, a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

This old injury was sustained when he fought a Hun Clan expert in his youth, and it had tormented him for years, preventing him from fully breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm.

But he still spoke stubbornly: “What if I don’t agree? Can they force me?”

“If you don’t agree, Xiao Ze also said he would help you expel the hidden danger,” Tang Zhen added with a smile, “He said that you are a Senior of the Central Plains, and even if you don’t form an Alliance, you shouldn’t be tormented by an old injury.”

The Fire Cloud Old Ancestor’s mouth, which was biting a fruit, stiffened. After a moment of silence, he threw the fruit fiercely to the ground, stood up, and a terrifying Dou Sheng pressure permeated the air.

“This young man is somewhat interesting. Fine, for his willingness to help me heal my injury, this Old Ancestor will agree to the Alliance. But tell them, if they dare to play tricks, this Old Ancestor will be the first to not spare them!”

Upon hearing this, Tang Huo’er’s face broke into a smile: “Thank you, Old Ancestor! I will go and reply to the Starfall Pavilion’s people immediately.”

...A few days later, in the main hall of the Starfall Pavilion, two Elders hurried forward and presented the replies from the Flower Sect and the Burning Flame Valley to Xiao Ze.

“Sect Master, the Flower Sect and the Burning Flame Valley have both given clear affirmative replies, willing to join the Alliance, only waiting for us to finalize the subsequent details.”

As soon as the Elder finished speaking, joy flashed in the eyes of everyone in the hall.

With these two major powers leading, the Foundation of the Alliance was finally stable.

Xiao Ze unfolded the letters, his fingertips brushing over the writing, a smile playing on his lips: “Yun Yun and the Fire Cloud Old Ancestor are quite straightforward. However, to contend with the Hall of Souls, the most crucial link is still missing.”

He looked up at the Old Ancestor, “We must go to the Pill Tower ourselves.”

The Old Ancestor nodded: “The Pill Tower has always been neutral; ordinary people going there would only hit a wall. You are the champion of this Pill Gathering, and even more, a one-in-a-million Ninth-Grade Alchemist. I also have old ties with the three giants, and furthermore...”

He changed the subject, his gaze falling outside the hall, “Xuan Yi has been in the Xiao Clan for so long, it’s time for her to come with us to the Pill Tower. With her there, we will have more confidence in persuading the old monsters of the Little Pill Tower.”

Xiao Ze’s heart stirred. Since their reunion, Xuan Yi had remained in the Xiao Clan to manage affairs. Taking her back to the Pill Tower this time would allow them to leverage her connection with the Pill Tower to advance the Alliance.

Thus, that evening, he returned to the Xiao Clan and informed Xuan Yi of the matter.

“Return to the Pill Tower?” Xuan Yi’s embroidery needle paused, complex emotions flickered in her eyes, then transformed into a faint smile, “With you there, I am naturally willing to go. It’s just that the tempers of those old stubborn people might not be so easy to deal with.”

“With the Old Ancestor and you helping, plus the Pill Formula of the Bodhi Pill, we can always persuade them,” Xiao Ze held her hand, his tone firm.

Xuan Yi nodded upon hearing this.

The next morning, Xiao Ze, the Old Ancestor, and Xuan Yi set off for the Pill Domain.

All three were top experts, tearing through space as they traveled, arriving at Holy Pill City in half a day.

Standing beneath the familiar city gate, Xuan Yi’s eyes were filled with emotion. When she left the Pill Tower back then, she had been ’kidnapped’ by Xiao Ze.

Now, to return with him again, it truly was a different feeling.

“Let’s go to the Pill Tower to see the other two giants first,” the Old Ancestor took the lead, walking towards the main peak of the Pill Tower.

The guards, seeing the Old Ancestor, and sensing the faint Dou Sheng pressure emanating from Xiao Ze, dared not obstruct them in the slightest. They quickly led the three to the top-floor hall.

In the hall, Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and an Elder who was an old acquaintance of Xuan Yi were already waiting.

Upon seeing the Old Ancestor, Xuan Kongzi was the first to rise and laugh heartily: “Old Ancestor, you old fellow, you’ve finally decided to return to the Pill Tower!”

But when he saw Xuan Yi, his smile froze, then he exclaimed in surprise: “Xuan Yi? Why are you back? Where have you been all these years?”

Xuan Yi bowed slightly, her gaze falling on Xiao Ze, and said softly: “After the Pill Gathering that year, I left with Xiao Ze and have been staying in the Xiao Clan all these years. I have returned this time for the Alliance.”