Heaven Demon Puppet

Cursing inwardly at his cunning, Xiao Ming stopped his internal monologue and turned his attention to the options.

[Currently available options: Lightning Attribute Dou Qi Talent, Poison Pill Method, Heaven Demon Puppet Refining Method.]

Of the three options, the Lightning Attribute Dou Qi, a talent-type option, is the rarest. However, for him now, it's somewhat of a waste.

Just like how, after the spirit devoured the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow with the Frost Attribute, he was also able to control the spirit and use Ice Dou Qi.

By absorbing Lightning Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, he can also acquire the Lightning Attribute.

If he needs Lightning Attribute Dou Qi, he can simply devour Lightning Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object.

Xiao Ming, who possessed the Ice Dou Qi, rarely used Ice Dou Qi, even though this Ice Dou Qi was more ferocious than Ice Dou Qi of others.

The main reason is that his skills primarily lie in fire.

Mastering the Path of Fire is already extremely difficult, and with his expertise in Alchemy Technique, where would he find the time to spend on other elemental Dou Qi?

If he ever needs Lightning Attribute Dou Qi, Xiao Ming can simply find and absorb Lightning Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object.

Putting everything else aside, after hundreds of simulations, he still knew at least one location where this Lightning Attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object appeared.

Since his Cultivation Method can absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object to enhance himself, it's perfectly normal for it to appear in the simulation.

Of course, these weren't the main reasons. The main reason was that he didn't know if the sudden addition of Lightning Attribute to his body would affect his alchemy.

Disregarding Lightning Attribute Dou Qi, Xiao Ming looked at the Poison Pill Method and the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

"The Poison Pill Method will be delivered by Han Feng in a few days. There's not much to choose between these two. Simulator, I'll choose the Heaven Demon Puppet Refining Method."

As soon as Xiao Ming finished speaking, an ordinary-looking Bamboo Slip appeared in front of him.

The Bamboo Slip are grayish-brown in color, and the material appears to be quite ordinary.

The Bamboo Slip appeared and was immediately in Xiao Ming's hand.

Sitting up slightly in the warm hot spring, Xiao Ming gently lifted the thin thread on the Bamboo Slip and slowly unfolded Bamboo Slip.

Then, a blood-red character, exuding a hint of ruthlessness, suddenly appeared under his gaze, causing his heart to skip a beat.

"Heaven Demon Puppet!"

Slowly unfold the Bamboo Slip completely, and immediately, the fine, blood-red characters that exuded a bloodthirsty aura came into view.

The Heaven Demon Puppet is neither Cultivation Method nor an ordinary Dou Skill, but a puppetry technique passed down from Ancient Times. To forge Heaven Demon Puppet, three things are needed: a body, a soul, and Magic Core. The body serves as the tool, the soul as the catalyst, and the Magic Core as the heart. Combined with various other materials, Demon Puppet Construct is finally created. Demon Puppet are divided into three grades: Heaven, Earth, and Human. The difference in grade depends on the materials used in the forging process and the fire used. They possess boundless power and are devoid of joy, sorrow, pain, or injury; truly, they are weapons of slaughter...

"This Heavenly Demon Puppet is quite a good thing. As long as there are enough materials, it can be used to forge many powerful guards. However, none of these materials are easy to find."

"However, a physical body at the Dou Zong level should be attainable very soon."

Xiao Ming squinted, and without even looking at the specific Refinement Method of the Heavenly Demon Puppet, he directly threw it into his Na Ring.

After soaking comfortably for a while longer, Xiao Ming emerged from the hot spring, got dressed, and headed down the mountain.

Xiao Ming walked slowly and soon arrived at the Back Courtyard.

Returning to Xiao Ming's courtyard, we passed through several courtyards, one of which was Xiao Yan's courtyard.

As Xiao Ming walked to the front of Xiao Yan's courtyard, he saw a furtive figure loitering at the entrance.

Just then, the figure turned his head slightly and saw Xiao Ming. Instantly, the person froze on the spot.

Glancing at the figure, Xiao Ming said calmly, "Cousin Xiao Yan, are you going out so late? Or did you just get back?"

"Ahem, um, so it's the Supreme Elder. I just came back from cultivating in the back mountain." For some reason, this scene reminded Xiao Yan of a time when Xiao Ming had bumped into him in the middle of the night during their childhood.

Thinking back to the time Xiao Ming caught him red-handed, Xiao Yan's expression became somewhat awkward as he spoke, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"He probably doesn't think I'm the same as last time, does he? So much time has passed, he should have forgotten by now."

Xiao Ming glanced at Xiao Yan's clothes and noticed that they were somewhat dusty, indicating that he had just finished training. He nodded calmly, acknowledging that Xiao Yan had indeed worked very hard in his cultivation after receiving "care" from the Xiao Family members.

This is something that most of the Xiao Family cannot achieve.

"Cousin Xiao Yan is quite diligent; no wonder his strength has improved so quickly lately. He should get some rest."

After saying that, Xiao Ming casually glanced at the Na Ring on his hand, and then left.

Xiao Ming's actions startled Xiao Yan. After Xiao Ming's figure disappeared from his sight, he immediately pushed open the door and returned to his room.

Sitting on the bed, he asked the Old Man Yao in his Na Ring with some suspicion, "Did Xiao Ming discover your presence, Master?"

An aged voice rang out from the Na Ring.

"Well, you can't say that. He actually discovered my existence a long time ago."

"What!" Xiao Yan was shocked upon hearing this. "A long time ago? Doesn't that mean he already knew why my Dou Qi disappeared and deliberately concealed the truth, letting me suffer the treatment of being a useless person?"

"Hehe, not so early. Although his Soul Power is extremely strong, I have the Bone Flame Ring. So, with my intention to conceal it, he didn't find anything when he examined you that time."

"The first time he discovered me was when you were jilted at the alchemy engagement," the Old Man Yao said confidently.

Upon hearing this, the slight hostility that had just arisen in Xiao Yan's heart slowly disappeared.

If what the Old Man Yao said is true, then there is indeed no suspicion of intentionality; he was simply judging others by his own petty standards.

Moreover, Xiao Ming had no grudge against him, so it seemed there was really no need for him to do this.

"However, Xiao Ming was actually able to discover his mysterious and unpredictable teacher; Grade Six Alchemist is truly terrifying."

Xiao Yan suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Teacher, now that Xiao Ming knows about you, it shouldn't cause any trouble, right? After all, you are..."

"Sigh, what's there to be afraid of? I observe that Xiao Ming is of upright character and has the demeanor of a magnanimous person. You don't need to worry about what he'll do if he finds out about us. Besides, your cultivation level has progressed so quickly; the fact that he's ignoring me probably means he's realized I've been of help to you."

"That's true..."

Unbeknownst to Xiao Ming, his casual action had aroused Xiao Yan's suspicion for quite some time.

Back in his room, he quickly sat on his bed and began cultivating.