The sudden reward startled Chen Yang, but he quickly recovered.
"Low-Level Earth Rank Combat Skill?"
"It seems that the cultivation process after taking the Body Tempering Pill has given Xiao Yan the conditions to learn the Eight Extremes Collapse ahead of time."
In the original story, although Yao Lao took out the Eight Extremes Collapse about half a month after the annulment of the engagement, it would probably take Xiao Yan more than a month of beatings to truly master it. According to the original story, Xiao Yan used the Eight Extremes Collapse for the first time when he was already at the 6th Level of Dou Qi, which was three months after he learned the technique.
Xiao Yan should have quickly mastered the Eight Extremes Collapse technique, which was why the World Tree reward was triggered.
However, this Low-Level Earth Rank fighting technique was called Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.
Because it was instilled by the World Tree, Chen Yang was essentially the creator of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, able to control it with ease.
"Well... I haven't even used my Sunset Sword Technique yet, and it's already become useless!" Chen Yang chuckled, got up, and left the auction hall.
...
At this moment, on the back mountain of the Xiao Family, just as Chen Yang had expected, Xiao Yan, after watching the Eight Extremes Collapse and making a rough attempt, unleashed three bursts of hidden force.
"Tsk tsk..."
"I never expected you to have such talent in combat skills."
The old apothecary stroked his non-existent beard, marveling at it.
"I, your humble servant, was able to break through to the Dou Zhe level at the age of 11. My talent is unparalleled in the Dou Qi Continent!" Xiao Yan was naturally not that arrogant; he was just trying to provoke Yao Lao.
"Hmph... I've seen plenty of geniuses. To name just one, your Brother Yang is only eighteen years old and he's already a 9-Star Great Dou Master. Who knows, he might advance to Dou Ling within a month or two!"
"As for you, you'd be lucky to become a Great Dou Master by the time you're eighteen!"
"Not to mention, he's at least a Grade 4 Alchemist!"
Lately, for some reason, Yao Lao had been enjoying bickering with Xiao Yan.
"That's my Brother Yang, how can I compare to him?"
Xiao Yan pursed his lips, having no intention of comparing himself to Chen Yang.
He knew his own limitations very well, and he just needed to take one step at a time and move forward steadily.
Moreover, before meeting Chen Yang, he never dared to imagine that he could break through to the 9th Level of Dou Qi within half a year!
...
On this day, Chen Yang personally refined several batches of Body Tempering Pills, as well as some other pills to aid cultivation.
Feeling utterly bored, Chen Yang decided to go out for a walk and deliver the pills to Xiao Yong.
As a result, he saw Ya Fei rushing over in a hurry as soon as he stepped out. Without even looking where she was going, Chen Yang stood in the path Ya Fei was bound to take and watched what this woman would do.
Result…
Bang!
Ya Fei crashed hard into Chen Yang's arms, so hard that the silly woman saw stars.
"Sister Ya Fei, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry in broad daylight?"
Chen Yang shook his head helplessly, smelling the fragrance of Ya Fei's hair, and put his hand on her shoulder to support her, asking with a smile.
Ah…
Ya Fei looked down at her toes, feeling a little embarrassed, but found she couldn't see them at all. She hurriedly bumped into Chen Yang's arms, which was indeed very impolite.
That…
"The medicinal herbs you asked me to find have been transported from the capital today!"
"I came to find you as soon as I got it!"
Ya Fei took a deep breath, suppressing her shyness, and said to Chen Yang.
"Oh?"
"This is a good thing!"
"Put the medicinal herbs away carefully. When I return from the Xiao Family, I'll start refining pills for you!"
Chen Yang patted Ya Fei on the shoulder, turned around and left gracefully, without staying in the courtyard any longer.
He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, Ya Fei would become incredibly flustered.
"Then... I'll wait for you to come back..."
Watching Chen Yang's departing figure, Ya Fei, feeling somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, walked to the stone bench in the courtyard and sat down.
"Ya Fei, Ya Fei, why don't you watch where you're going!"
Thinking about how she had bumped into Chen Yang, Ya Fei's blush, which hadn't faded, turned even redder. However, considering the gap between herself and Chen Yang, she couldn't help but sigh.
Well…
A long sigh quietly echoed in the courtyard, while the two maids who were responsible for serving Chen Yang hid away and dared not look at Consort Ya in the courtyard, pretending to be mute and deaf!
...
At the Xiao Family, Chen Yang successfully found Xiao Yong.
Nearly a month had passed, and Xiao Yong had already reached the level of an 8-Star Dou Zhe, and was striving to become a 9-Star Dou Zhe.
Actually, if the Yi Jin Marrow Cleansing Pill wasn't only applicable to those in the Dou Qi stage and those with a bone age under thirty, Chen Yang would have also wanted to get one for Xiao Yong.
However, Chen Yang estimated that as his Alchemist level improved, he would eventually obtain pills that could enhance the talents of adults.
"Young man, why have you come in person today?"
Xiao Yong was originally addressed as a Master along with Xiao Zhan, but Chen Yang forcibly changed his mind.
In front of him, a fourteen-year-old girl with two braids was looking at him timidly.
Half a month had passed, and the girl was about to break through to the 7th Level of Dou Qi. Although her talent was not as good as Xiao Yan's, with the accumulation of these resources, it would not be a problem for her to reach the 9th Level of Dou Qi in half a year.
"Since I have nothing to do, I came over and sat down with Brother Xiao Yong!"
The two chatted casually, and Xiao Yong also told some interesting anecdotes about his family, which Chen Yang listened to with great interest.
Xiao Ling looked at Chen Yang with curiosity. Having lost her mother at a young age, she was more mature than her peers.
She was one of the few people in the Xiao Family, besides Xun'er, who didn't join Xiao Ning and the others in mocking Xiao Yan.
Of course, since she was from a collateral branch of the family and was much younger when Xiao Yan became famous, she didn't have the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Yan, so there was no question of them being estranged.
After sitting for a while, Chen Yang got up to say goodbye and returned to Mittel.
When they returned to the courtyard, Ya Fei was still sitting on the stone bench, lost in thought.
Well!
"Snap out of it, Sister Ya Fei!"
Chen Yang walked up to her and waved his hand in front of her before she realized what was happening.
"Ah... you... you're back?"
Have you eaten yet?
Are you hungry?
Ya Fei asked anxiously.
"Alright, give me the herbs. I'll come pick them up when we have dinner tonight!"
Chen Yang looked up at the sky and said helplessly to Ya Fei!
"Oh!"
Ya Fei then realized that it wasn't mealtime yet.
So she left the medicinal herbs behind and fled as if she were escaping.
Watching Ya Fei leave, Chen Yang smiled again, then instructed two maids to watch the door, turned around, went inside, took out a medicine cauldron, and started refining pills!
Looking at the Grade 3 medicine cauldron in front of him, Chen Yang scratched his ear. Gu Ni hadn't upgraded his equipment either, so he was still using this trash Grade 3 medicine cauldron.
However, so be it if it was only Grade 3. There were no problems when he was refining Qi Gathering Powder before. It was just a test of the alchemist's skills, and he had no shortage of skills!
Boom!
As a burst of fire entered the cauldron, Chen Yang added the ingredients for the Yi Jin Marrow Cleansing Pill into the cauldron one by one.
Two hours later, Chen Yang gently tapped the cauldron, and a perfectly round pill flew out of the cauldron and landed steadily in his hand.
"Done!"
After putting away the medicine cauldron, Chen Yang went outside and happened to see Ya Fei arrive at his door.
During the meal, Ya Fei was curious about the effects of the pills Chen Yang had refined for her, but remained silent.
After the meal, Chen Yang handed the pill to Ya Fei and instructed her, "This pill can enhance your cultivation talent. Hmm... the effect will be best when combined with the Foundation Building Liquid!"
"You currently possess 9th-Level Dou Qi. After taking this pill, you should be able to use the Qi Gathering Powder to break through to the Dou Zhe level within three days!" Chen Yang said with a smile as he placed the pill in Ya Fei's hand.
Ah!!!
Upon hearing this, Ya Fei was stunned. This pill could actually enhance her talent?!
"Go ahead, I'll have Gu Ni handle the auction these next few days. You can focus on taking your medicine and breaking through!"
Chen Yang said.
"Brother Chen Yang... I, your older sister..."
Ya Fei was so moved that she was speechless for a moment, her phoenix eyes brimming with tears, and she looked like she was about to cry.
"Say what you have to say after you break through to the Dou Zhe level, okay!"
Chen Yang reached out and patted Ya Fei's arm, speaking softly.
"Mm!"
Ya Fei nodded heavily, and silently made a decision in her heart!
...
Three days later, at dusk, Chen Yang was practicing his sword in the courtyard when Ya Fei suddenly pushed open the door and came in.
Chen Yang put the sword into his storage ring, looked Ya Fei up and down, and seeing that the woman had a rosy complexion and full of energy, he knew that she had broken through to the Dou Zhe level.
"Congratulations, Sister Ya Fei!" Chen Yang cupped his hands in greeting.
"Brother Chen Yang, thank you, really, thank you so much..." Ya Fei said to Chen Yang with deep gratitude and an undisguised affection in her eyes.
"Thank me? Then treat me to a meal. By the way, do you still have the wine from last time?" Chen Yang asked with a smile.
"Yes, there's plenty of wine..." Consort Ya smiled and then instructed the maid to prepare the meal, while she took out the wine from her storage ring.
Soon, night fell, and Ya Fei's eyes gradually became hazy.
She rested her chin on her left hand, gazing at Chen Yang with tender affection, her sweet voice escaping from her red lips:
"Brother Chen Yang, I know that with my status and qualifications, I am simply not good enough for you!"
"But I really don't know how to thank you."
At this point, Ya Fei gently bit her red lips, then slowly got up and moved closer to Chen Yang, sitting in his lap.
"My sister is only of meager means; I hope my brother will have pity on her..."
Faced with Ya Fei's initiative to throw herself into his arms, Chen Yang naturally wouldn't refuse. He could also see that Ya Fei was expressing her love to him under the influence of alcohol, which made her very emotional.
Without a word, Chen Yang scooped Ya Fei up in his arms and strode into the room. Then, with a surge of powerful Dou Qi, the front door and the bedroom door slammed shut...