A year passed in a flash....
"Xiao Fan, 2 star Dou zhe!!"
A loud shout came from the platform, stunning everyone into silence.
Even Xiao Zhan, the patriarch of the Xiao family nodded in approval from the podium above.
Then there was an uproar.
"As expected of the Number 1 talent of our Xiao family. He has reached the Dou Zhe rank!"
"It's really hard to compare. I am still lingering on the 8th stage whereas others have become a fighter."
"That's normal. Afterall, Cousin Xiao Fan along with Miss Xun'er are the twin geniuses of our Xiao family."
"That's right. There would have been three but unfortunately one of them was punished by God, I guess."
"You are still bringing it up. It's great if he can reach the 4th stage of Dou zhi qi in the test today."
"No matter what, this coming-of-age ceremony will definitely be the place where he is kicked out of the family. Not even the Patriarch can save him."
A lot of discussions were heard in the crowd which started with Xiao Fan's bright performance and then gradually turned towards Xiao Yan's incompetence.
Xiao Yan wearing a black dress stood among the crowd hearing all the disdain and mockery towards him but didn't feel disappointed as always.
Instead, this time he felt excited.
Excited because his talent has returned!
He is no longer the so called trash.
Today he will claim back his position as a once in a century genius again and slap those people in the face who once looked down on him and bullied him.
"Congratulations, Brother Xiao Fan for your breakthrough!"
As Xiao Fan returned to his position, a clear voice sounded beside him.
It was Xiao Xun'er who was looking at him with a sweet smile, genuinely happy for his progress.
"Thank you, Xun'er. Also, all the best to you. Next should be your turn."
"Hee..hee, Brother Xiao Fan. Be ready. Xun'er will give you a big surprise today."
Xun'er said playfully with her hands behind her back before walking towards the raised platform with lotus-like steps.
"Then, I am waiting."
Xiao Fan said to her retreating figure and smiled.
Although he can guess what surprise she was talking about, it still made him happy.
"Next, Xiao Xun'er!"
A shout came from the testing site and Xun'er climbed up the stairs.
Ahead of her, was a black stone about 3m high which was used to test the cultivation of a warrior.
Xiao Xun'er waved her sleeves and a fair, snow-white hand gently struck the stone in front her. As a stream of douqi passed into it, a golden light shone on the top at the same time.
"Dou Zhe 2 star!!"
The elder announcing the result had his mouth wide open and couldn't believe his own eyes.
Originally he thought Xiao Fan was amazing but now even Xiao Xun'er showed the same result.
Their Xiao family is truly going to prosper with these two geniuses.
This time Xiao Zhan at the stands although happy, didn't give much reaction.
With his knowledge, he is aware that the background behind this girl is not simple and it's natural for her to achieve such results.
More importantly, she is not really from their Xiao clan so he is now solely focused on Xiao Fan.
He decided to nurture him more.
Maybe he will need to protect Xiao Yan in the future.
Thinking of Xiao Yan, a sigh couldn't help but escape his mouth.
What he didn't notice is that there was someone else who was focusing intently on Xiao Fan at this moment.
"Patriarch Xiao is truly lucky to have such geniuses in his clan."
A sound like an oriole sounded near him, very pleasing to the ear.
Xiao Zhan turned his head and saw a charming woman in a black dress with a curvy figure sitting beside him.
"Miss Ya Fei is right. I also feel lucky to have them, because they are the future of the Xiao clan."
That's right!
As a major event in the renowned Xiao family of Wutan City, Ya Fei from the Mitter Auction House was also invited.
Originally Xiao Zhan didn't think that Ya Fei would attend. Afterall, the Xiao clan might be powerful here but it is nothing to the Mitter family behind the Mitter Auction House.
But surprisingly, Ya Fei ended up coming here and even agreed to watch the ceremony. This puzzled him a little but it is a good thing to establish a connection with the Mitter Auction House so he didn't think much of it.
Ya Fei nodded at the response but her eyes kept looking at Xiao Fan's location from time to time.
"It looks really familiar."
She couldn't help but compare the figure in her mind with the person in front of her.
That mysterious alchemist had left a deep impression in her mind.
Moreover, she has conducted several deals with him during this past year.
Today, she was free and didn't have anything important so she decided to watch the young generation of the Xiao family in hope of finding some new talents.
When she was bored, this Xiao Fan stepped on the stage. At first she didn't pay any attention.
Afterall, she can't poach such a genius from the Xiao Clan, not because she doesn't want to, but simply because they won't let her.
But after watching him for sometime, especially his retreating back, a figure kept appearing in her mind.
She felt it was impossible but her intuition was strong.
Anyways, she decided to find out later.
On the other side, Xun'er whose face was indifferent to all the praises and reactions around her suddenly bloomed in front of Xiao Fan.
She put her hands behind her back, leaned forward slightly and blinked her eyes playfully.
"How? Brother Xiao Fan, am I amazing?"
Xiao Fan who was truly surprised nodded in joy: "Congratulations Xun'er! You are the best."
Originally he guessed, that Xun'er according to the original novel will only reveal the cultivation of 1 star Dou zhe but she actually went a step further.
This also confirms that Xun'er is quite competitive and doesn't want to fall behind him.
As for thinking this was Xun'er's real cultivation, he is not a fool.
She is the princess of the ancient clan overlooking the douqi continent.
Will she only be a Dou zhe at this age?
He will believe if she says she is already a Da Dou Shi.
Xiao Fan didn't feel upset with Xun'er, hiding her cultivation. Afterall, he himself hid it. This world is dangerous and it is best to hide your shortcomings.
"Dou zhi qi, 7th stage (High)!"
Just as he was about to say something, a shout immediately silenced the environment.