BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 370: Mr. Yan Xiao, This Championship Is Yours!

With a guilty conscience, Xiao Yan didn’t dare linger on the previous topic. Just as he was about to change the subject, an elderly laugh echoed from the nearby corridor.

“Hehe, Fa Ma, you’re so old, yet you still come to watch the competitions of these youngsters!”

Hearing the laughter, everyone turned to look, and when they saw the white-haired elder dressed in a simple hemp robe, they were all taken aback, silently wondering what kind of wind was blowing today that even this old monster had shown up in broad daylight.

The newcomer was none other than Jia Ma Empire’s strongest known figure, the royal guardian, Jia Xingtian.

Behind him were two women. One was a younger girl, the royal family's little princess, Yao Yue. She wore a specially tailored pale green alchemist robe, with wide sleeves decorated with intricate lotus patterns woven with fine silk, adding a touch of elegance. However, those familiar with her knew that despite her gentle appearance, she was a mischievous and playful character.

Beside the little princess stood a tall woman dressed in a luxurious silk robe. She bore some resemblance to Yao Yue but had a cold and alluring air. Beneath that icy demeanor was a regal presence, cultivated by years in the royal family.

Compared to the petite and adorable princess, this woman exuded a mature, icy charm. Her eyes sparkled with a natural allure that captivated those around her.

“Hehe, you old guy, didn’t you also come? I remember you usually avoid these events!” President Fa Ma greeted Jia Xingtian with a relaxed tone.

“We greet Elder Jia!”

The others, however, greeted Jia Xingtian with utmost respect.

Acknowledging their greetings with a slight nod, Jia Xingtian chuckled at Fa Ma, saying, “After staying hidden for decades, it’s nice to come out and see the world now and then.”

After speaking, Jia Xingtian turned his gaze toward Xiao Yan. “This young man seems to be getting a lot of attention from you all!”

“Elder Jia, this is the Yan Xiao I mentioned in my reports,” Nalan Jie hurriedly introduced the two.

“This is Elder Jia, the guardian of our Jia Ma Empire.”

“Oh, so this is the young man who fought against the Snake-People's leader!”

Hearing Nalan Jie’s words, Jia Xingtian’s eyes brightened with interest. If a talent like this could be recruited by the royal family, the benefits would be enormous. He might even become a pillar of support for the empire in the future.

At that moment, the cold and mature woman behind Jia Xingtian stepped forward, her face full of smiles as she spoke, “Mr. Yan Xiao, I’ve heard of your great reputation for a long time. Meeting you today is truly a great fortune!”

“Ah, you’re too kind, too kind!” Xiao Yan awkwardly waved his hand, a bit flustered by the compliments from such a beautiful woman.

Jia Xingtian wasn’t upset by the sudden interruption from the woman. Instead, he chuckled as he introduced her to Xiao Yan.

“Young friend, this is Princess Yao Ye, the eldest princess of the royal family. She’s the one in charge of all the security for this event—both inside and out, the fifty thousand troops are all under her command.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yan was shocked. He hadn’t expected the cold woman in front of him to possess such skills. Fifty thousand troops? If it were up to him, he might have caused chaos. Yet, judging by the orderly military presence at the gates earlier, it was clear she managed them with great ease.

“Greetings, Princess Yao Ye!” Despite his surprise, Xiao Yan politely cupped his hands.

“Mr. Yan Xiao, you’re being too formal. In my opinion, you’re the strongest contender for this tournament’s championship.” Princess Yao Ye made no attempt to hide her admiration for Xiao Yan.

Upon hearing her high praise, the little princess beside her pouted and mumbled something under her breath, clearly not agreeing with her sister's words.

In the VIP section, some of the noble sons stared in a daze at the smiling Princess Yao Ye. They had never seen this side of her before and were filled with jealousy toward Xiao Yan.

“Uh, Princess Yao Ye, it’s still a bit early to talk about the championship,” Xiao Yan responded cautiously.

Today, with so many people expressing confidence that Xiao Yan would win the championship, he couldn’t help but feel a little flattered. However, on the surface, he still maintained a humble attitude.

“I hope Mr. Yan Xiao can achieve satisfactory results this time. When that happens, I’ll personally host a banquet to celebrate your victory, as long as you don’t decline the invitation,” Princess Yao Ye said with a sweet smile.

“Sure, that’s fine!”

Faced with Yao Ye’s attempts to win him over, Xiao Yan’s cautiousness towards her dissipated considerably.

Seeing his reaction, Yao Ye was satisfied and retreated to stand behind Jia Xingtian.

Recently, Nalan Jie had reported about two geniuses from the eastern border—Yan Xiao, a Dou King-level expert, and Liu, the leader of the Elder Brother Mercenary Group. Both had caught Princess Yao Ye’s attention. Now that she had met one of them, she wasn’t about to let the opportunity to establish a connection slip by.

“If he truly has that potential, then my efforts to build this relationship will be worthwhile!”

Her beautiful eyes swept over Xiao Yan’s face, which had remained calm and composed the entire time. Yao Ye was quite pleased with his steadiness.

After the introductions, everyone took their seats in the front row of the VIP section.

Sitting upright, Xiao Yan kept his gaze fixed on the massive, somewhat intimidating plaza below. As time passed, more and more alchemists entered the arena, and the audience across from them, already densely packed, formed a sea of heads. The lively crowd was filled with excited young women, whose cheers of admiration and screams of excitement echoed throughout the venue.

The atmosphere was infectious, and Xiao Yan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart. Thinking about the upcoming spectacle where countless flames would ignite at once, he became even more eager.

As the sun moved across the sky, more people filled the VIP section. Most of them were influential figures from the imperial capital or their family members, while the audience across from them had long transformed into a massive, roaring crowd, their cheers reaching up to the heavens.

Sitting quietly in his seat, Xiao Yan closed his eyes briefly. During this time, several more prominent figures arrived in the VIP section.

One of them was the Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong, the elder of the Mitel family, one of the three great families of the imperial capital.

Behind him were the head of the Mitel family, Mittel Tengshan, and a woman with a strikingly seductive figure and appearance.

Xiao Yan was quite familiar with this woman—she was Ya Fei, the beautiful auctioneer from the Mitel Auction House in Wu Tan City.

As she walked toward the VIP section, Xiao Yan noticed that the eyes of several noble sons around him had gone wide with admiration.

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