Going Even Further

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Chapter 9: Going Even Further

The next morning, sunlight poured into the room through the window. Xiao Yan slowly woke up, staring dazedly at the ring hanging on his chest, motionless for a long time.

"Kid, what's wrong? Still groggy from sleep?"

The sudden voice in his mind brought Xiao Yan back to his senses. He awkwardly smiled and replied, "Nothing, it's just that I thought what happened last night was just a dream."

Indeed, what happened last night would seem unreal to anyone.

At the lowest point of his life, a woman as beautiful as a celestial goddess suddenly appeared, taking him as her disciple, helping him improve his strength, and preparing to teach him alchemy. It was impossible not to feel like it was an illusion.

"Hmph~" Yao Chen snorted lightly and urged, "Since you're awake, hurry up and gather the alchemy ingredients."

"Yes!"

Xiao Yan responded, getting up to put on his clothes.

While dressing, Xiao Yan seemed to remember something and awkwardly asked, "Um… Senior Yao, can you see outside while you're in the ring?"

"I can see everything clearly~ including how you were dragged by your cousin to Ning Spring Pavilion the day before yesterday." Yao Chen suddenly became interested and teased him, "Looks like you're still a virgin? That's not good. If you don't get used to women, you might be tricked out of your underwear someday~"

"Ugh..."

Xiao Yan's face flushed slightly as he awkwardly countered, "And what about you, Senior Yao?"

"Me? Back then, there were countless men who wanted to pursue me, but I didn't fancy any of them," Yao Chen said proudly. Xiao Yan didn't doubt her words.

Yao Chen's appearance could indeed be described as that of a celestial beauty. She was an alchemist, and her original strength was likely impressive, so it made sense that many people would chase after her.

Although her personality… left much to be desired, resembling that of a shameless rogue.

However, what Xiao Yan actually wanted to ask wasn't this.

"Disciple actually wanted to ask if… never mind, forget it."

"Just spit it out! Stop beating around the bush!" Yao Chen snapped impatiently. But then, recalling her earlier words, she suddenly understood what Xiao Yan wanted to ask and sternly reprimanded him, "You unfilial disciple! How dare you offend your teacher?!"

"Disciple knows his mistake!"

Xiao Yan didn't hesitate, immediately admitting his fault to Yao Chen.

Yao Chen snorted coldly and fell silent.

Thus, Xiao Yan was left wondering whether his teacher was actually...

Shaking his head to dispel his inappropriate thoughts, Xiao Yan grabbed the scroll he had prepared the previous day and left the room. He coincidentally ran into Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er, who had come to wake him up.

"Cousin Xiao Yan!"

Seeing Xiao Yan, Xiao Mei excitedly pounced on him. Xiao Yan neither dodged nor avoided her, smiling indulgently at his cousin.

"Good morning, Mei'er." Then he turned to Xiao Xun'er. "Good morning to you too, Xun'er."

"Yes, good morning, Xiao Yan ge ge."

Xiao Xun'er smiled and nodded. Xiao Yan gently pulled Xiao Mei out of his embrace, waved lightly, and walked past them.

"I have something to do at the assembly hall. Help me inform everyone that I'll be going out to buy some things today."

"Alright~ Xiao Yan ge ge, take care~"

Xiao Xun'er waved at Xiao Yan with a smile. After he left, she suddenly realized something and exchanged a glance with Xiao Mei.

"Going out to buy things?!"

The two girls shared a knowing look and immediately returned to their rooms.

Xiao Yan usually stayed at home training the younger generation of the Xiao family and rarely went out.

Such a rare opportunity couldn't be missed!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan arrived at the assembly hall to meet the three elders and Xiao Zhan.

"Father, three elders."

"Yan'er," Xiao Zhan greeted him with a smile. "What brings you here?"

"I wish to contribute a Dou Technique to the family for the younger generation to use," Xiao Yan said respectfully, handing over a scroll.

This wasn't the first time Xiao Yan had contributed Dou Techniques to the family. Most were supplementary techniques for strength and movement, which Xiao Yan had developed while training his body.

Although they were helpful at the current level of the Xiao family's younger generation, they became less effective as one advanced. Nevertheless, Xiao Zhan and the three elders always placed them in the Dou Qi Pavilion, not just because they were useful but also because they were created by Xiao Yan.

"Let me see."

Xiao Zhan took the scroll from Xiao Yan and began reading.

As time passed, Xiao Zhan's expression grew increasingly serious, eventually turning into one of shock.

"Clan leader, is there a problem with this Dou Technique?"

Xiao Zhan didn't answer but handed the scroll to the three elders. "Please take a look."

The elders examined the scroll, and soon, their expressions mirrored Xiao Zhan's—solemn and astonished.

What a terrifying Dou Technique!

Even without practicing it, the elders could discern the immense power of this "Eight Extremes Collapse" technique.

"Yan'er, where did you get this Dou Technique?"

Xiao Zhan asked seriously.

"Last night, I went to the back mountain for reflection and met a senior. We had a pleasant conversation, and the senior gifted me this technique," Xiao Yan explained.

"I see…"

Xiao Zhan was surprised but believed his son. He hadn't expected Xiao Yan to encounter such a fortuitous opportunity.

"Did the senior tell you the level of this technique?"

Xiao Zhan asked with a frown. Xiao Yan lowered his head respectfully.

"Father, I cannot say."

!!!

This response shocked Xiao Zhan and the elders.

It wasn't that Xiao Yan didn't know; it was that he couldn't say.

This could only mean one thing: the technique's level was so extraordinary that revealing it would bring immense trouble to the Xiao family.

"I understand," Xiao Zhan said softly. "We will discuss how to handle this technique. You may go."

"Yes."

Xiao Yan left the assembly hall. Watching his retreating figure, Xiao Zhan and the elders remained silent for a long time.

Despite obtaining such a rare treasure, Xiao Yan selflessly offered it for the benefit of the family.

Such magnanimity was rare indeed.

"It seems that even if Xiao Yan becomes the clan leader in the future, no one would object," Third elder remarked.

Xiao Zhan smiled faintly, looking at the scroll.

"No," he said, "I believe Yan'er won't be content to remain in this small Xiao family of Wutan City.

"His future will undoubtedly go much further!"

(End of Chapter)

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