Chapter 18: Sharing the Bed

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The *Frost Shattering Jade* is an Intermediate Rank Mystic Combat Technique that he found in Old Medicine's collection.

This is a long-range area-of-effect combat technique that can emit icy combat qi, with a maximum of nine shots.

Previously, he used this combat technique to save Little Medical Fairy.

After the fusion, Su Yun's mind was filled with insights about the *Frost Shattering Jade*. In no time, he fully absorbed it.

Another combat technique had been mastered by Su Yun.

With an adequate supply of Beast Cores, Su Yun's rudimentary System once again revealed a glimpse of its potential.

It could allow someone to master a combat technique in an extremely short time!

Without spending too much time on the *Frost Shattering Jade*, Su Yun shifted his focus to another combat technique.

The *Blazing Shield* is an Advanced Rank Mystic Combat Technique that forms a fire-attribute combat qi shield around the body, providing additional protection against fire-attribute attacks.

Without hesitation, he fused this combat technique, and another fourth-rank Beast Core disappeared from the System space.

This combat technique, which he had not practiced before, was carefully chosen by him. According to his plan, it would play a significant role in the future...

After absorbing and digesting this combat technique, Su Yun felt a fleeting sense of confusion in his mind.

The information from mastering three combat techniques in an instant was substantial.

Su Yun paused the fusion process. In his current state, he could easily absorb a few more combat techniques.

However, he still needed to reserve time for practice.

After practicing for two hours, Su Yun exhaled, feeling somewhat tired.

He was preparing to sleep and rest. Even at the Fighter stage, one still needed to sleep.

Just as Su Yun covered himself with the blanket and closed his eyes, his door was knocked on.

"Knock, knock, big brother, are you asleep?"

At that moment, Little Medical Fairy's voice came through, tinged with a hint of crying.

Su Yun got up and opened the door. Little Medical Fairy's eyes were still glistening with tears.

"What's wrong, Xian-er?"

Su Yun asked with concern.

"Xian-er... Xian-er is afraid of the dark. Can Xian-er sleep with big brother?"

Su Yun couldn't help but smile wryly. It was normal for children to be afraid of the dark. She must have been scared after waking up in the middle of the night.

"Come on up."

Su Yun carried Little Medical Fairy to bed, not minding the gender difference. They were still children, and such things were still far off.

The night passed quietly, and nothing happened.

Su Yun stayed at home for two days without going out.

During this time, he practiced the newly mastered combat techniques.

Although the System allowed him to master combat techniques directly, their application in actual combat still required experience.

The new combat techniques he mastered through the System were carefully selected by him.

Some were for his own use, while others were for his future aliases.

His *Burning Cold Technique* could utilize two attributes, and it would be a waste not to use it for aliases.

Today, Su Yun was going to perform the final fusion. According to his plan, he wouldn't need to use Beast Cores for techniques and skills in the short term.

"System, fuse the Ice Spirit Flame Grass with the *Burning Cold Technique*."

"Ding, fusion plan detected."

"Ding, one fourth-rank Beast Core is required. Do you want to fuse?"

"Fuse."

Su Yun smiled, absorbing the information that appeared in his mind. He then activated the newly updated *Burning Cold Technique*.

Extending his hand, a unique combat qi appeared on his palm, a mix of red and white, clearly the fire and ice-attribute combat qi he had been longing for.

Su Yun channeled the combat qi and struck the boulder in front of him with the Eightfold Collapse.

The boulder exploded with a loud bang.

"This destructive power!"

Su Yun looked at the floating combat qi on his hand with satisfaction. With such combat qi, his destructive power had increased by a level!

Moreover, the *Burning Cold Technique* had not lost its individual fire and ice attributes. Su Yun could convert his combat qi into a single attribute as before.

Su Yun had already decided that he would have at least three aliases in the future!

After calming his surging emotions, Su Yun changed into the appearance of the middle-aged man and stepped out of the door.

Wu Tan City, Xiao Family. This was his target this time.

Whether to contact the Xiao Family had been a long consideration for him.

Since he was here today, the final answer was clear.

According to his plan, his next destination was the Tallgor Great Desert.

Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire!

Strange Fires were extremely attractive to alchemists.

Moreover, Strange Fires were crucial to his future achievements!

Although his *Burning Cold Technique* could reach the advanced Celestial Rank through the System's fusion, his innate talent was a significant issue!

Xiao Yan's ultimate achievement as a Martial Emperor was largely due to the *Fenjue*.

Xiao Yan's talent wasn't bad, but it was only average in the Jia Ma Empire. In the Central Continent, there were many outstanding talents, some of whom were far superior to Xiao Yan.

However, only Xiao Yan reached the Martial Emperor realm, and the key was the *Fenjue* and the multiple Strange Fire temperings that greatly enhanced Xiao Yan's talent and foundation!

Strange Fire tempering could improve one's talent, a consensus on the continent.

In his view, the greatest gain from Xiao Yan absorbing Strange Fires each time was not the increase in strength but the continuous improvement of his talent through Strange Fire tempering.

With Xiao Yan's original talent, becoming a Zong Fighter was easy, and with some luck, becoming a Martial Ancestor was not impossible.

But to become a Sage Fighter without the *Fenjue*, he would need the Martial Emperor bloodline from Xiao Xuan, otherwise, it was impossible.

In the original story, it was precisely through multiple Strange Fire temperings that he possessed the talent to become a Martial Emperor.

With a path to the heavens laid out before him, how could Su Yun give it up?

On the Martial Arts Continent, talent, background, resources, and opportunities determined one's level of achievement.

His talent wasn't weak, but it was on par with Xiao Yan's.

He lacked a background, resources, and opportunities.

To become a powerful figure, he could only rely on his System and the advantages of being a穿越者 (穿越者 means a person who has traveled through time or dimensions, typically from a modern world to a fantasy world, which can be translated as "transmigrator" or "穿越者" in this context).

Forming a relationship with the Xiao Family was part of his plan to obtain the Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire.

Potato (the author of the original story) did not clearly specify the location of the Blue Lotus Earth Core Fire, so he could only rely on the three approximate locations provided by Hai Bo Dong.

However, for Su Yun, a solitary individual, finding the exact entrance based on rough markings on a map was like a pipe dream.

This was where the importance of a faction came into play.

Xiao Yan's two older brothers establishing the Desert Iron Mercenary Group in the Tallgor Great Desert was a good choice.

His contact with the Xiao Family wasn't solely for this purpose; it was also for Xiao Yan himself.

Having read the original story, one would know that Xiao Yan wasn't a particularly good person, but he wasn't a bad person either.

He was bold and responsible, always repaying favors.

On the Martial Arts Continent, it was impossible to succeed alone. Without a certain level of faction support and helpers, one could be ambushed at any time, with no one to call for help.

His decision to take in Little Medical Fairy was also based on this consideration.

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