No one knew about Xiao Yan becoming a Dou Practitioner except Xun'er. Even Xiao Zhan currently did not know that his son had quietly become a Dou Practitioner.
As for Xiao Ling, even fewer people knew. Currently, Xiao Ling and Xiao Yong were undoubtedly the mascots of the entire Xiao Family.
Ever since Xiao Zhan broke through to the Nine-Star Great Dou Shi stage, the entire Xiao Family had clearly become Xiao Zhan's domain, where his word was law. The three Elders, including Xiao Ying, now lived carefully, fearing that Xiao Zhan might one day become displeased and settle old scores, cleaning out all three of their families.
The once arrogant Xiao Ning was now as low-key as possible. He had only one goal: to wait until he reached the Ninth-Stage Dou Qi, see if he could manage to get a Qi Gathering Powder to become a Dou Practitioner, and then smoothly enroll in Jia Nan Academy.
As for competing with Xiao Yan?
His father, the Clan Chief of the Xiao Family, was someone about to become a Dou Ling expert. How could he possibly compete?
Xiao Yan rushed back to the Xiao Family, first going to the courtyard of the Fourth Elder, who was Xiao Yong, and placing a pile of Medicinal Pills on the table in Xiao Yong's house.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, why didn't Uncle Chen Yang come?" Xiao Ling looked at Xiao Yan, blinking her cute big eyes, and asked curiously.
Half a year had passed. Although Xiao Ling was still fourteen, compared to her thin and frail appearance half a year ago, when she could be easily picked up, Xiao Ling had grown into a young lady in the blink of an eye.
Her delicate and refined appearance made her much cuter than Xiao Mei.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan reached out and rubbed his nose with a bitter smile. Xiao Ling called him Cousin, and called Chen Yang Uncle, yet he called Chen YangBrother Yang... The seniority relationship was truly confusing!
"Your Uncle Chen Yang has his own matters to attend to. He will come to see you once he is done!"
"Cousin Xiao Ling must work hard to Cultivate and strive to give Uncle Chen Yang a surprise, got it?"
Xiao Yan reached out and ruffled Xiao Ling's hair, saying with a smile.
"Mhm, Ling'er remembers!"
Xiao Ling nodded.
"Uncle Yong, I'll head back now!"
After Xiao Yan finished his job as a courier, he carried Medicinal Pills worth over ten million gold coins all the way to the back mountain. The area of the back mountain where the Xiao Family connected to the Magical Beast Mountain Range had recently been completely allocated to Xiao Yan by Xiao Zhan.
There were even two Six-Star Dou Practitioner guards stationed at the foot of the mountain. Aside from Xun'er and Xiao Zhan who could enter and exit freely, even if Xiao Yong came, these two Dou Practitioners would not let him pass. Of course, Xiao Yong wouldn't knowingly wander around the back mountain, knowing it was Xiao Yan's territory... Outside the cave on the back mountain, Xiao Yan looked at the Muscle Strengthening Bone Reinforcement Pill in his hand and swallowed it without hesitation.
However, after taking the Medicinal Pill, Xiao Yan did not feel any change, as if he had never taken it.
Yao Lao also looked at Xiao Yan curiously. Even with his terrifying Soul Power, he couldn't detect any changes in Xiao Yan after he consumed the pill.
Yao Lao had researched Medicinal Pills that aided in destruction before creation.
But even the most miraculous Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill would cause changes upon consumption, unlike this Muscle Strengthening Bone Reinforcement Pill, which caused no reaction at all.
"What is it, Teacher?"
Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao and asked with a puzzled expression.
Thereupon, Yao Lao informed Xiao Yan of his discovery.
Xiao Yan fell silent for two and a half seconds, then gave a carefree smile: "Teacher, Brother Yang wouldn't go through all the trouble of cultivating me into a Dou Practitioner just to take my life later, right?"
After speaking, Xiao Yan quickly stripped off his clothes until he was only wearing a pair of shorts, then gritted his teeth and said to Yao Lao: "Come on, Teacher, this time, be even harsher than before!"
Yao Lao sighed after a few seconds of silence, then nodded, thinking to himself: 'For the first time, I'll go a little easier, just break an arm and a leg. If that Spirit Frost Divine Liquid is useless, I can use a Fourth-Grade Healing Pill, and this kid will be lively again in a few breaths!'
Thinking this, Yao Lao gritted his teeth, condensed his Soul Power into a rod, and began viciously beating Xiao Yan!
"Ah!!!"
"Ah!!!"
"Old bastard, you're really ruthless!"
"Damn, my leg is broken, holy hell..."
At the foot of the mountain, the two guards heard their Third Young Master's screams and were tempted to go up and check, but it had been like this before, and after a short while, the Third Young Master would run down, full of life.
"Tsk..."
"The Third Young Master's Cultivation is truly diligent!"
The two guards exchanged glances, both seeing respect for Xiao Yan in the other's eyes... An hour later, Xiao Yan on the mountain was swollen all over. Yao Lao estimated that even Xiao Zhan might not recognize Xiao Yan in this state.
Looking at the half-dead Xiao Yan, Yao Lao felt sheepish. He had originally planned only to break one arm and one leg, but the boy's swearing was too much for him to bear, so he accidentally hit a little too hard, breaking over a dozen ribs and seemingly causing lung hemorrhage.
"Now, it is time to witness a miracle!"
Yao Lao took a deep breath, waved his hand to remove Xiao Yan's storage ring from his right ring finger, then pulled out a bathtub, poured in one-third of a bottle of Spirit Frost Divine Liquid, and tossed Xiao Yan inside.
"Swoosh!"
The moment Xiao Yan entered the tub, Yao Lao was surprised to find that a powerful Wood-Attribute Energy suddenly erupted within Xiao Yan's body and resonated with the Spirit Frost Divine Liquid.
Xiao Yan's injuries began healing at a visible speed.
While recovering, Xiao Yan's Physical Body, bones, and even internal organs and Dantian were all strengthening to varying degrees. Even the concentration of Dou Qi around Xiao Yan increased by more than twofold.
"This..."
"How could this be?"
"The combined effect of these two Medicinal Pills is probably comparable to a fifth-grade pill, right?"
With Yao Lao's insight, he immediately saw the miraculous properties of mixing these two Medicinal Pills.
"Xiao Yan, you truly met a benefactor!"
Yao Lao wondered if, given the theory and enough time, he might be able to research and produce such a Medicinal Pill in a decade or two, but the fact remained that the theory was created by someone else first!
"Old man... It seems I must properly CultivateXiao Yan in the future if I want a chance to surpass that Chen Yang brat in Alchemy Skill!" Yao Lao smiled, went to guard the cave entrance, and waited quietly for Xiao Yan to complete his first metamorphosis... Time passed quickly!
In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.
Over the past year, Chen Yang's most direct feeling was that Ya Fei's riding technique had gotten better and better!
However, this woman was only good to him, making him completely addicted.
During this year, Chen Yang occasionally worked hard to Cultivate the Earth-rank Cultivation Method, but the results were dismal. After a year, he was still stuck at Two-Star Dou Ling, with no progress in his cultivation.
This made him momentarily suspect that his talent was even worse than Ya Fei's previous talent.
Later, Chen Yang gradually figured it out. He estimated that because he was a Transmigrator, his Physique was not suitable for Cultivating Dou Qi. Thinking this, he stopped Cultivating and shifted his primary focus to Alchemy.
Over the course of the year, he refined all the Medicinal Pills needed for the Mittel Family's development over the next three years, as well as the pills that Xiao Yong and Xiao Ling could use, which were within his Fourth-Grade AlchemistRank capabilities.
Three months ago, Xiao Yong successfully achieved a Breakthrough to Great Dou Master. He is now a Four-Star Great Dou Master expert, second only to Xiao Zhan in the Xiao Family, and comparable in strength to the Clan Chiefs of the other two major families in Wutan City.
Five days ago, Xiao Ling also achieved a Breakthrough to Dou Master, becoming the youngest Dou Master expert in the Xiao Family at the age of fifteen and a half. Even Xun'er was quite surprised. Although she couldn't see clearly, Ling Ying told her that Xiao Ling's foundation was incredibly solid, not at all like someone whose strength was piled up by Medicinal Pills.
What Xun'er didn't know was that the Medicinal Pills Chen Yang refined for Xiao Yong and Xiao Ling were all invented by the future Lord of the Endless Fire Territory, the Flame Emperor, and primarily targeted the Xiao Family's Bloodline.
Individually, these Medicinal Pills seemed unremarkable, but combined, they had the effect of activating the Xiao Family's Dou Di Bloodline. Although the effect was minuscule, it provided terrifying assistance to Xiao Ling and Xiao Yong, who were below the Dou Huang stage.
Half a year ago, both Xiao Yan and Xiao Ling underwent strength tests, but they only displayed the strength of Three-Star Dou Practitioner and One-Star Dou Zhe, respectively. Xiao Yan's side was due to Yao Lao's instructions to hide his One-Star Dou Master cultivation, while Xiao Ling's was due to Chen Yang's command.
The tallest tree catches the most wind. The current Xiao Family definitely could not afford the simultaneous appearance of two young Geniuses.
Oh, right, although Xiao Yan suffered half a year of beatings before the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, and was essentially beaten half to death every day—one time, Xiao Yan cursed Yao Lao so harshly that he even got his balls smashed.
However, the results of that half-year were extremely remarkable.
With the combination of the two Medicinal Pills, by the time of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, Xiao Yan possessed a Physical Body comparable to a Third-Tier Magical Beast and the cultivation of a One-Star Dou Master.
Now, another half year has passed. Although Xiao Yan focused his main energy on Cultivating Dou Techniques and learning Alchemy, he still managed to raise his strength to Five-Star Dou Master within half a year.
"Eight Extremities Collapse!!!"
"Teacher, why haven't we gone out for experience yet?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to take me to find strange fire?"
On the back mountain, Xiao Yan struck out eight Hidden Forces with one Eight Extremities Collapse, turning the inside of a huge boulder into powder while leaving its exterior perfectly smooth and round. He then turned to look at Yao Lao.
"Not bad. In half a year, you have Cultivated the Eight Extremities Collapse to Major Achievement. Now, even if you face a Four or Five-Star Great Dou Master, you likely won't be at a disadvantage!"
What Yao Lao was most emotional about now was the beating Xiao Yan had endured during the previous half year.
If Xiao Yan didn't have a Physique comparable to a Third-Tier Magical Beast, even if he were a Five-Star Dou Master now, he probably wouldn't have been able to Cultivate the Eight Extremities Collapse to this level.
After expressing his emotion, Yao Lao began answering Xiao Yan's question: "I made you stay for the upcoming Jia Nan Academy!"
"Jia Nan Academy?" This wasn't the first time Xiao Yan had heard of Jia Nan Academy.
That long-legged Xiao Yu was from Jia Nan Academy.
Half a year ago, during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, Xiao Yu suddenly returned home.
The once haughty Heavenly Proud Daughter of Jia Nan Academy suddenly discovered, upon returning, how much her Family had changed.
The Clan Chief had become a Nine-Star Great Dou Shi, and Xiao Yan, who had been trash for three years, had suddenly transformed into a Genius and even become an Alchemist?
Didn't her younger brother, Xiao Ning, used to like Xun'er?
Why did he tremble whenever he heard Xiao Yan's name? What exactly happened?
Xiao Yu was furious. Relying on the fact that Xiao Yan had molested her when they were children, she went to settle the score with him, but the long-legged girl ended up being groped by Xiao Yan once again.
"Tsk tsk..."
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan raised his hand and rubbed his nose. He had to admit, Xiao Yu's legs felt really good—she was certainly different now that she had grown up!
"What are you thinking about, kid?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's lewd expression, Yao Lao glared at him.
"Uh... hehe..."
Xiao Yan chuckled, then took a qi recovery pill, restoring his Dou Qi while waiting for Yao Lao's instructions.
"In that Jia Nan Academy, there is also a strange fire named Fallen Heart Flame. This fire Ranks 14th on the strange fire ranking list. If you manage to devour it, the Burning Technique might be able to evolve into an Earth-rank Cultivation Method!"
"Therefore, if Jia Nan Academy comes to recruit students in a few days, you should sign up!"
Yao Lao instructed.
"Strange fire?"
"I understand!"
Xiao Yan nodded. After recovering his Dou Qi, he took out his Medicine Cauldron and began practicing Alchemy!
Although he hadn't yet been assessed for AlchemistRank, the half year of learning under Yao Lao allowed him to initially refine second-grade pills.
At this point, Xiao Yan's progress in all aspects of Cultivation was more than a year faster than in the original work, and all of this was due to Chen Yang's benevolence!
... "Little Brother, why do you seem insatiable today? Even with my Seven-Star Dou Shi cultivation, I'm almost falling apart because of you!"
Ya Fei looked at Chen Yang, dripping with fragrant sweat, feeling that this particular ride had been too bumpy.
"I will be leaving Wutan City in a few days!"
Chen Yang said softly while embracing Ya Fei.
Over the past year, although his own strength hadn't increased much, Ya Fei's strength had advanced rapidly under his nurturing, combined with her enhanced talent.
Currently, Ya Fei's talent alone was no weaker than that of the Imperial Capital's young rakes of the same age.
"You... you're leaving?"
Ya Fei looked at Chen Yang in surprise, her delicate body trembling slightly, feeling a pang in her heart.
"Mhm... A year ago, I already achieved a Breakthrough to Dou Ling, and now I am at Two-Star Dou Ling strength!"
"This time, I'm going back to accept a Legacy. My strength and Alchemy Skill will both increase tremendously!"
"Don't worry, we will meet again soon!"
Chen Yang reached out and stroked Ya Fei's beautiful hair, saying with a smile.
"I..."
"I..."
Ya Fei knew that she definitely couldn't keep Chen Yang, nor did she have the qualifications to keep him.
Therefore... "Again!"
"These next few days, I'm going to drain you dry!"
"Lest you go fooling around the moment you leave Wutan City!"
Ya Fei clenched her jaw, then lunged forward and attacked Chen Yang directly.
However, she was already at the end of her rope at this point, and was certainly no match for Chen Yang, a Two-Star Dou Ling.
Chen Yang only needed to make a slight move before Ya Fei couldn't hold on and begged for mercy!
"After I leave, you and Great MasterGu Ni should return to the Mittel Family!"
"In about another year, I will come to see you both!"
Chen Yang said softly.
"Mhm!"
Ya Fei nodded.
Over the past year and a half, with Chen Yang's help, the Wutan CityMittel Auction House's performance was the best among the nearby cities. There were even Dou Ling experts who came specifically for Chen Yang's Medicinal Pills.
Several Dou Ling experts also owed Chen Yang favors, and his network in the Jia Ma Empire was steadily expanding.
Under these circumstances, Ya Fei and Gu Ni were naturally rewarded by Miteer Tengshan, who promised they could be transferred back to the Headquarters at any time.
"I'll wait for you in the Imperial Capital!" Ya Fei bit her lip slightly as she looked at Chen Yang, then lightly bit his chest. "Older Sister knows I have no right to stop you from finding other women, but please, don't forget Older Sister, alright?"
Ya Fei finished speaking while lying on Chen Yang's chest, then raised her head and gazed at him affectionately.
"Don't worry, I will always remember that Sister Ya Fei was my first woman in this world!" Chen Yang looked at Ya Fei with an affectionate expression. He wasn't a robot; although he held the mindset of enjoying the mortal world, even immortals have feelings, let alone a mere mortal like him.
"Mhm, thank you, Stinky Little Brother..."
(End of Chapter)
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