The Deviating Plot

Because Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er went to Ruyi Zhai and ate Peach Pastry that could increase Dou Qi, they did not linger in the market any longer. As a result, the later plot of discovering a Dou Technique within a piece of black iron never occurred.

According to the original plot, Xiao Yan would have a conflict with Jia Lie'ao. After cleverly resolving it, he would discover the low Xuan-rank Sucking Palm hidden within the black iron piece, prompted by Old Yao.

But because of Xiao Cheng's appearance, as well as the Butterfly Effect caused by the Peach Pastry, they returned directly to the Xiao Clan, making those events impossible to happen.

After returning to the Xiao Clan, Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er eagerly headed to their father's study, intending to tell him about the miraculous Ruyi Zhai. This was a great opportunity for the Xiao Clan.

A middle-aged man was reading something. Hearing someone enter, he looked up and saw Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er walk in.

This middle-aged man was Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan, the Clan Leader Xiao, who possessed the strength of a Da Dou Shi.

"Yan'er, Xun'er, why have you come?"

Xiao Zhan asked with a smile.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er smiled as they greeted him.

"Father."

"Hello, Uncle Xiao."

"Father, I want to tell you something extremely important. It concerns a great opportunity that could determine whether our Xiao Clan can unify Wutan City."

Xiao Yan spoke to his father with a serious expression.

Seeing how serious his son was, Xiao Zhan nodded solemnly. After closing the door, he gestured for Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er to sit inside and speak.

After the three of them sat down, Xiao Zhan spoke.

"Yan'er, what is this great opportunity concerning the Xiao Clan that you mentioned?"

Xiao Yan signaled for Xiao Xun'er to take out the unfinished piece of Peach Pastry and hand it to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan accepted the Peach Pastry from Xiao Yan without understanding what was so impressive about it, then asked in confusion.

"What is this? Some new kind of snack?"

"Father, you'll understand what I mean after taking a bite."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

"All right, I'll give this snack a try."

Xiao Zhan took a bite of the Peach Pastry and found that it tasted quite good. Then, suddenly, his eyes widened. Staring at the half-eaten Peach Pastry in his hand in shock, he said,

"This... this can actually increase Dou Qi. It is comparable to a first-grade pill!"

"Father, this is what I wanted to tell you about—the Peach Pastry that can increase Dou Qi. I bought it from a shop called Ruyi Zhai."

Xiao Xun'er chimed in as well.

"Brother Xiao Yan is right. I ate some Peach Pastry and have already broken through from the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi to become a Dou Zhe. I'm a Dou Zhe now too, hehe."

Xiao Zhan hurriedly reached out and grasped Xiao Xun'er's hand, sensing the Dou Qi in her body. Sure enough, she had condensed a Qi Cyclone and become a Dou Zhe.

"Excellent! Hahaha, our Xiao Clan has gained another Dou Zhe! Xun'er truly lives up to her reputation as a genius!"

Xiao Xun'er felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

"Brother Xiao Yan is a genius too. I believe he will definitely become a strong expert within three years."

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan and silently sighed in his heart. Then he looked at the item in his hand and asked,

"Yan'er, you said this is called Peach Pastry and can increase Dou Qi. Are there no restrictions?"

Xiao Zhan thought that if everyone in the Xiao Clan could eat this snack called Peach Pastry and increase their Dou Qi, then the Xiao Clan absolutely had to seize this opportunity.

Seeing his father's excited expression, Xiao Yan said helplessly,

"Father, even if someone with your strength as a Da Dou Shi eats it, it has no effect. The rest of the Xiao Clan will naturally get no effect from it either."

Only then did Xiao Zhan remember that he was a Da Dou Shi, one of the strongest members of the Xiao Clan. If it had no effect on him, then it truly would have no effect.

He smiled somewhat awkwardly and said,

"This is indeed a great opportunity for our Xiao Clan. Where is that shop located? Is it in our Xiao Family Market?"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er nodded.

"Uncle Xiao, Ruyi Zhai is in the Xiao Family Market."

"Since it is on our Xiao Clan's territory, then I am relieved. Tomorrow, I will go there personally to take a look. I hope we can reach a partnership with the shop owner."

Xiao Zhan laughed heartily, already considering how to cooperate with Xiao Cheng.

Xiao Yan said,

"Father, then we'll head back first."

What came next was a matter for his father and the other elders. It was not something Xiao Yan had any place interfering in.

"Fine, you may return first."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er said goodbye, each returning to their own residence.

Just as Xiao Yan closed the door after returning to his room, Old Yao's voice sounded beside his ear.

"Disciple, that shop is not simple. Although I observed that little fellow called Xiao Cheng only has the cultivation of the Seventh Stage of Dou Qi, he is no ordinary person. He is destined to accomplish great things."

"Master, that Ruyi Zhai is indeed not simple. Otherwise, how could it have food capable of increasing Dou Qi?"

Xiao Yan said.

In truth, he understood perfectly well what was going on. This fellow transmigrator had definitely encountered some kind of fortunate opportunity.

"Disciple, perhaps you should build a good relationship with this Xiao Cheng. In the future, he may be able to help you when you encounter difficulties."

Old Yao reminded him.

Xiao Yan nodded and gave a quiet hum.

That was what he thought as well. After all, Xiao Cheng was his only fellow transmigrator on this Dou Qi Continent.

After seeing Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er off, Xiao Cheng did not receive any more customers who came to buy Peach Pastry.

He was now thinking about what stage the plot of Battle Through the Heavens had reached.

"Judging from the current situation, Xiao Yan should have been shopping with Xiao Xun'er in the market. That means Old Yao has already appeared, and Xiao Yan is buying medicinal ingredients to make Spiritual Liquid."

However, Xiao Cheng had not expected that selling Peach Pastry to Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er would alter this part of the plot, causing it to deviate from its normal course and creating a Butterfly Effect.

"Still, my appearance must have stirred the wings of a little butterfly. I wonder what changes Xiao Yan's experiences will undergo."

He sighed.

Originally, he had not wanted to disrupt Xiao Yan's plot. But anything could happen, and no one knew what might occur the next second. He might as well let nature take its course.

"Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er should be back at the Xiao Clan now, telling Xiao Zhan that Peach Pastry can increase Dou Qi. I'm really looking forward to meeting the Clan Leader Xiao."

What he needed most right now was publicity and popularity, so the best partner was the Xiao Clan. As the saying went, good fortune should not be given to outsiders. Giving the Xiao Clan some benefits could be considered helping Xiao Yan, his fellow transmigrator.

Because of Ruyi Zhai's appearance, the other shops in the Xiao Family Market had taken notice of it. In particular, when Xiao Yan, the son of the Clan Leader Xiao, entered the shop, it drew even more attention.

They even discussed Ruyi Zhai in private.

Meanwhile, in the Xiao Clan's main hall.

Xiao Zhan had summoned the clan elders to discuss the matter of Ruyi Zhai's Peach Pastry being able to increase Dou Qi, as well as the possibility of cooperating with Ruyi Zhai.

He knew that Ruyi Zhai held great significance for the Xiao Clan and represented a tremendous opportunity. Although he was the Clan Leader Xiao, he could not act arbitrarily and had to seek the elders' approval. Moreover, the Xiao Clan also had to guard against moves from the other two clans.