I'll Be Waiting to See It

After Xiao Han and Xiao Yan's persistent pleading and shameless flattery, Yao Lao finally agreed to guide them in cultivating Eight Extremities Collapse.

Thus, over the past half month, Xiao Han had gained another task: undergoing grueling training in Eight Extremities Collapse alongside Xiao Yan.

"Eight Extremities Collapse: a High-Grade Xuan Tier Dou Skill, a close-combat Dou Skill renowned for its overwhelming offensive power. Once mastered, every strike contains eight layers of force. When all eight layers stack, its power rivals that of a Low-Grade Di Tier Dou Skill!"

This Dou Skill was a weapon for close-range combat, so it imposed exceptionally harsh demands on the physical body. Over the past half month of training, Yao Lao had worked Xiao Han and Xiao Yan half to death.

Afterward, Yao Lao would always put on the air of an expert and say, "Youth must endure more hardship."

Whenever Xiao Han and Xiao Yan saw him like that, their teeth would itch with anger. This old man was simply detestable! Still, they both knew that if they wanted to grow stronger, they had to put in several times more effort than others. So they gritted their teeth and persevered.

Inside the room, after the Dou Qi within his body completed a full circulation through his Meridians, Xiao Han, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, slowly opened his eyes.

"Phew..."

Xiao Han exhaled a breath of stale air and felt refreshed all over. However, his strength still remained at Dou Qi Stage Nine. The Dou Qi within his body had been dormant for a long time, with no sign of another breakthrough.

Xiao Han was not anxious. He was only one step away from becoming a Dou Zhe. What he needed now was merely an opportunity for a breakthrough.

After stretching lightly in the room and changing into a clean set of clothes, Xiao Han walked straight out the door.

Today was an important day: the Xiao Clan's Dou Qi Retest Ceremony! The Coming-of-Age Ceremony was only a month away, so this retest was being held to eliminate those who had failed to reach Dou Qi Stage Seven. After the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, these people would be assigned to the clan's various businesses and would no longer be considered internal members of the clan.

The moment he pushed open the door, faint golden sunlight streamed in. Xiao Han habitually raised a hand to shield his eyes. Only after gradually adjusting to the light did he look ahead.

Xiao Han froze slightly. Beneath the willow tree in the courtyard stood a graceful figure, slim and exquisite. Golden sunlight poured over the Maiden's delicate body, making her seem as if she were bathed in the radiance of a Goddess.

A breeze drifted by, lifting the Maiden's dark hair. The scene beneath the willow tree was like a beautiful painting, so lovely it was intoxicating.

A warm smile appeared on Xiao Han's face. Then he stepped forward and walked toward the Maiden.

Their eyes met, affection stirring within them, while faint smiles rested on both their lips.

"Do your best at the retest later." Xiao Xueqin walked up to Xiao Han, her beautiful eyes flashing as she extended her small hand to encourage him.

"Mm. After today, the name Trash can disappear!" Xiao Han said with a smile. Then he reached out and took the Maiden's slender hand. Her pretty face reddened. After struggling slightly, she allowed Xiao Han to hold it.

"Xue Qin, today I'll let you witness the rise of the Xiao Family Genius!" Xiao Han laughed, then pulled Xiao Xueqin toward the Xiao Clan's Testing Plaza.

"I'll be waiting to see it."