Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ming watched Xiao Yan impress the Xiao Family with his cultivation talent while keeping his own stronger abilities secret. Just as Xiao Ming worried about how to hide his progress, a Life Simulator activated for him.

• Xiao Yan tested at Dou Qi Power, Stage One, and the gathered Xiao Family members praised his talent.
• Xiao Ming watched from the crowd and avoided approaching Xiao Yan because he was also a transmigrator and wanted no part in Xiao Yan's affairs.
• Xiao Ming recalled that he had already reached Dou Qi Power Stage Two and believed he could become a Dou Zhe by age six.
• Xiao Ming decided not to test his strength yet, fearing that revealing his talent could attract danger outside the Xiao Family.
• A Life Simulator activated for Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming discovered his Life Simulator and used his first simulation to cultivate from the Xiao Family grounds to Jia Nan Academy, where he eventually died to a Level 5 Magical Beast. The simulator offered him a choice of three rewards, including the Fallen Heart Flame, but Xiao Ming was unsure what to pick.

• Xiao Ming learned that the Life Simulator granted one life simulation every seven days and let him claim one of three randomly selected rewards afterward.
• Xiao Ming simulated a life in which he cultivated secretly, stopped Xiao Yan from sneaking into a room, and advanced through the Dou Qi ranks.
• Xiao Ming revealed his Dou Qi Power Stage Seven strength at a Xiao Family test, earned the clan's support, and later obtained a cultivation technique after becoming a Dou Zhe.
• Xiao Ming passed Jia Nan Academy's recruitment assessment and eventually died while searching for medicinal herbs after encountering a Level 5 Magical Beast.
• The simulator offered Xiao Ming a Low-grade Storage Ring, Fallen Heart Flame, or Mysterious Rank Middle Grade Dou Skill Tiger Roar Art, and he hesitated over his choice.

Xiao Ming chose a Low-grade Storage Ring instead of the dangerous Fallen Heart Flame or an inconvenient Dou Technique, then used the Life Simulator’s predictions to confirm that distinguished guests had arrived at the Xiao Family. He continued cultivating and headed for the Dou Technique Hall, where he encountered Xiao Yan with a little girl.

• Xiao Ming chose the Low-grade Storage Ring, inspected its five cubic meters of space, and hid it around his neck.
• Xiao Ming reasoned that the Life Simulator could reveal the future and expected Gu Yuan and Gu Xun'er to visit the Xiao Family.
• Xiao Ming heard children say that the Clan Leader had welcomed a distinguished guest and a girl, confirming the Simulator’s prediction.
• Xiao Ming declined an invitation to play at the Marketplace and spent the next two days cultivating.
• Xiao Ming went to the Dou Technique Hall and ran into Xiao Yan, who was showing a little girl around.

Xiao Ming followed Xiao Yan at night after suspecting he planned to sneak into Gu Xun'er's room. He caught Xiao Yan climbing her courtyard wall, but Xiao Yan turned the accusation around on him.

• Xiao Yan offered to show Gu Xun'er the Dou Technique Hall, but told Xiao Ming he could not enter without cultivating Dou Qi.
• Xiao Ming reasoned that Xiao Zhan likely wanted Xiao Yan to befriend Gu Xun'er and decided to watch for Xiao Yan sneaking into her room.
• Xiao Ming fell asleep in the hot springs, then hurried to Xiao Yan's courtyard and waited in hiding.
• Xiao Yan slipped out and climbed the wall of Gu Xun'er's courtyard, where Xiao Ming startled him and made him fall.
• Xiao Ming questioned Xiao Yan's actions, and Xiao Yan asked why Xiao Ming was in the Back Courtyard at night and accused him of stealing.

Xiao Ming interrupted Xiao Yan’s attempt to sneak into Gu Xun’er’s room, then left after warning her to be careful. Later, Xiao Ming began his second Life Simulation, which followed his cultivation and early experiences in the Xiao Family.

• Xiao Yan stammered when Gu Xun’er appeared, then fled, while Xiao Ming warned her to lock her door and left.
• Gu Xun’er summoned Ling Ying and told him she did not want anyone climbing over her wall again.
• The next morning, Xiao Yan learned that Xiao Ming and Gu Xun’er had kept the incident quiet, and he lost interest in experimenting with Dou Qi.
• Xiao Ming went to the back mountain and began his second Life Simulation.
• In the simulation, Xiao Ming cultivated, advanced to Dou Qi Power Stage Three and Stage Four, missed a chance to buy Shattering Stele Hand, and later learned Tiger Strength Fist.

Xiao Ming completed a Life Simulation in which he obtained the Spirit Nourishing Technique before dying when a Secret Realm shattered. He chose the technique as his reward and discovered its two cultivation methods could be combined, making it far more powerful than he expected.

• Xiao Ming’s simulated self acquired the Spirit Nourishing Technique and other treasures in a perilous Secret Realm, but died when the realm shattered.
• Xiao Ming chose the Spirit Nourishing Technique from the Simulator’s three rewards.
• Xiao Ming found that the jade slip absorbed his Dou Qi and used Mental Perception to read its contents.
• Xiao Ming learned that the attribute-less technique could nurture the cultivator directly or create a spirit that grew by devouring special items.
• Xiao Ming discovered that cultivating both methods together would strengthen the spirit and continuously nourish his body.

Nearly two years after obtaining the Spirit Nourishing Technique, Xiao Ming reached Three-star Dou Zhe and became the Xiao Family’s celebrated young genius after revealing his exceptional talent. The chapter ended as he entered the Council Hall to meet Patriarch Xiao Zhan and the three elders, who had summoned him to discuss his cultivation.

• Xiao Ming decided that the Spirit Nourishing Technique suited him better than the Flame Mantra and resolved to avoid the dangerous Secret Realm where he had found it.
• Xiao Ming spent nearly two years cultivating and conducting Life Simulations, eventually breaking through to Three-star Dou Zhe.
• Xiao Ming recalled how his Dou Qi Power Stage Seven test at age five stunned the Xiao Family and earned him the title of its number one genius.
• Old Butler summoned Xiao Ming to the Council Hall on behalf of Patriarch Xiao Zhan and the elders.
• Xiao Ming entered the Council Hall, where Xiao Zhan and the three elders greeted him warmly.

Xiao Ming met with Xiao Zhan and the Elders, who asked about his cultivation and future plans. Though they encouraged him to join the Misty Cloud Sect, he chose Jia Nan Academy and accepted the family's support before being told there was something else for him to take.

• Xiao Ming told Xiao Zhan and the Elders that he had reached Three-star Dou Zhe at age six.
• The Great Elder recommended that Xiao Ming join Jia Nan Academy or try the Misty Cloud Sect's disciple selection.
• Xiao Ming rejected the Misty Cloud Sect because he knew it would become dangerous for someone from the Xiao Family, and said he planned to attend Jia Nan Academy.
• Xiao Zhan gave Xiao Ming a Black Card containing thirty thousand gold coins, which the Elders said the family had agreed to provide.
• Xiao Zhan and the Elders told Xiao Ming there was still something else for him to take.

Xiao Ming reflected on the Xiao Family’s gifts before examining the Ling he had cultivated and its limited endurance. He set out for Jia Nan Academy’s preliminary selection, only to find the venue overwhelmed by crowds.

• Xiao Ming stored the money, medicinal pills, and Dou Skills the Xiao Family had given him and wondered whether they hoped the gifts would ensure he returned.
• Xiao Ming recalled that he would come back to the Jia Ma Empire and protect the Xiao Family if it faced danger.
• Xiao Ming inspected his Qi Cyclone and demonstrated how Ling could attack outside his body, though it could only endure one or two attacks.
• Xiao Ming left for the Jia Nan Academy selection and found the plaza packed with crowds, making it difficult to reach the test.

Xiao Ming joined Jia Nan Academy’s recruitment test, passed the preliminary exam, and waited with his cousin Xiao Shan and the other new students. As the academy’s students left the newcomers sitting in the sun, Xiao Ming recognized their treatment as a deliberate effort to humble them.

• Xiao Ming squeezed through the crowd and revealed his identity when people questioned why a young child was taking the test.
• The female student tested Xiao Ming with a Testing Crystal, which lit up and confirmed he had reached Dou Qi Power Stage Eight.
• Xiao Ming met his cousin Xiao Shan among the new students and learned that Xiao Shan was the only member of their family who came and passed.
• Xiao Ming sat with Xiao Shan and the other new students beneath the blazing sun while the academy’s older students chatted in the shade.
• Xiao Shan complained about the unfair treatment, and Xiao Ming understood that the academy used the wait to curb new students’ arrogance.

Xiao Ming earned S-rank treatment at Jia Nan Academy after revealing that he was a six-year-old Three-Star Dou Zhe. Three days later, he joined the other new students aboard the academy’s flying Magical Beasts to leave Wu Tan City.

• Xiao Ming entered the recruitment tent with Xiao Shan and learned that Jia Nan Academy ranked students by age and strength.
• Xiao Ming reported his age and rank, and Ge Hu gave him S-rank treatment despite his strength qualifying as B-rank.
• Ge Hu told the successful recruits to return in three days, and Xiao Ming continued cultivating while news of his results spread through the city.
• Ge Hu gathered the new students and led them to the plaza, where the academy’s flying Magical Beasts arrived.
• Xiao Ming and the other recruits boarded the giant birds, which took off toward Jia Nan Academy.

Xiao Ming completed a Life Simulation that ended with his death after reaching Jia Nan Academy’s Inner Academy and gaining several treasures. He chose the newly available Alchemist Talent, which entered his body without any noticeable effect.

• Xiao Ming started a Life Simulation and advanced from a Dou Zhe to a Nine-Star Da Dou Shi while studying and cultivating at Jia Nan Academy.
• Xiao Ming joined the Enforcement Team, gained the Explosive Flame Startling God Spear, and later killed two Great Dou Shi to obtain Green Rock Profound Water for Ling.
• Xiao Ming won first place in the Inner Academy Selection Competition and obtained the Flying Cloud Wings technique from the Library Pavilion.
• Xiao Ming died after provoking a group of flying Magical Beasts and entering the territory of a Sixth Tier Magical Beast.
• Xiao Ming chose Alchemist Talent from the three available rewards, and the green light entered his body without causing any noticeable sensation.

Xiao Ming arrived at Jia Nan Academy after learning about the dangers of the Black Corner Region and seeing the immense Jia Nan City. Assigned to Instructor Ge Hu’s Profound Rank Class, he asked how to join the Alchemy Department and learned he could apply after the Opening Ceremony.

• During the journey, Instructor Ge Hu warned the students about the dangers of the Black Corner Region and how to stay safe there.
• Xiao Ming used two Life Simulations and obtained Grade Four Qi Gathering Powder and a treasured sword with a Tier Five Fire Attribute Magical Core.
• Xiao Ming and the other students arrived in Jia Nan City and entered Jia Nan Academy.
• The academy assigned Xiao Ming to Instructor Ge Hu’s Profound Rank Class.
• Xiao Ming asked Ge Hu how to join the Alchemy Department and learned that applicants who met its requirements could apply after the Opening Ceremony.

Xiao Ming joined Jia Nan Academy’s Alchemy Department after proving his Alchemist Talent, then became Elder Huo’s disciple. Elder Huo gave him a Na Ring filled with resources for cultivation and alchemy.

• Xiao Ming demonstrated his Alchemist Talent with the Testing Crystal and enrolled in the Alchemy Department.
• An instructor explained the department’s classes, resource system, and the cost of practicing alchemy, then offered to introduce Xiao Ming to an elder seeking disciples.
• Elder Huo met Xiao Ming and offered to take him as his disciple.
• Xiao Ming accepted Elder Huo as his master, and Elder Huo gave him a Na Ring containing cultivation materials, gold coins, books, Pill Formulas, and a medicine cauldron.

Xiao Ming examined the cultivation and alchemy books Elder Huo had given him, then began his first alchemy lesson at Jia Nan Academy. Elder Huo demonstrated how to refine a Grade One Qi Recovery Pill and left Xiao Ming to try it himself.

• Xiao Ming inspected the books, coins, and cauldron in the Na Ring Elder Huo had given him.
• Xiao Ming met Elder Huo in the Alchemy Department, where Elder Huo explained medicine cauldrons, alchemy flames, and the academy's Fallen Heart Flame.
• Elder Huo showed Xiao Ming a beast flame and promised to find him one after he became a Grade One Alchemist.
• Elder Huo demonstrated how to refine a Qi Recovery Pill in the Alchemy Room and asked Xiao Ming to try refining one.

After two years of training under Elder Huo, Xiao Ming reached One Star Great Dou Shi and Grade Three Alchemist, but worried that his combat skills and experience lagged behind. Hoping to gain real combat experience before the Selection Competition, he headed to ask Elder Huo to let him travel to the Black Corner Region.

• Xiao Ming successfully refined his first Return Origin Pill, and Elder Huo praised him while warning him not to become complacent.
• Elder Huo provided Xiao Ming with medicinal ingredients and taught him alchemy as Xiao Ming practiced pills and Dou Skills by day and cultivated by night.
• Two years later, Xiao Ming had reached One Star Great Dou Shi and Grade Three Alchemist, but he felt his cultivation was insufficiently solid and he lacked combat experience.
• Xiao Ming joined the Jia Nan Academy Enforcement Team, but Elder Huo soon pulled him out because he feared for his young disciple’s safety.
• With the Selection Competition a month away and Secret Realms soon to open in the Black Corner Region, Xiao Ming decided to ask Elder Huo for permission to go there and gain experience.

Xiao Ming persuaded Elder Huo and Instructor Ge Hu to let him travel to the Black Corner Region for a month, then set out in disguise. Three days later, he arrived at Green Rock Town and entered an inn.

• Elder Huo initially refused Xiao Ming’s request to visit the Black Corner Region but agreed after learning Xiao Ming was a Da Dou Shi.
• Elder Huo gave Xiao Ming pills and healing medicine, then warned him to return before the Inner Academy Selection Competition.
• Instructor Ge Hu also refused Xiao Ming’s request at first but granted him leave after seeing his strength and hearing that Elder Huo had agreed.
• Xiao Ming left the academy in disguise and chose not to take the pills until his cultivation had stabilized.
• Three days later, Xiao Ming entered an inn in Green Rock Town and ordered food and a superior room.

Xiao Ming went to an inn in Green Rock Town to find the Green Rock Profound Water, which he knew was held by two dangerous ambushers called Fishing Guys. While he listened for them, the inn’s staff mistook him for a weak young man and plotted to drug his food, as two groups of guests prepared to fight.

• Xiao Ming concealed his appearance and sat at an empty table after the scar-faced attendant directed him there.
• The scar-faced man told the Black-faced Fatty that Xiao Ming was a weak young man, and they decided to add Muscle-softening Powder to his food.
• Xiao Ming recalled that two Five-Star Great Dou Shi Fishing Guys held the Green Rock Profound Water and had lured travelers into ambushes before.
• Xiao Ming overheard crude conversations and watched two groups argue over an underling who had spat into another guest’s bowl.
• The two groups agreed to settle their dispute outside, but the bloodied underling suddenly stood up and kicked his own boss.

Xiao Ming watched a brawl erupt in the inn, where Scarface killed one gang leader and extorted the other before seizing their surviving subordinates. After learning the inn sold captives into slavery, Xiao Ming grew wary and asked where his room was.

• A subordinate's sneak attack knocked two rival leaders to the floor, and the patrons mocked them until one leader ordered his men to attack.
• The two groups fought across the inn, ignoring Scarface's command to stop.
• Scarface attacked the leaders, killed one, and blocked the other fighters from escaping with help from the fat man.
• Scarface demanded ten thousand gold coins from the surviving leader, who paid only for himself and left his men behind.
• Scarface poisoned and imprisoned the abandoned subordinates, and Xiao Ming learned they would eventually be sold as slaves.
• Wary of the inn, Xiao Ming asked where his room was.

Xiao Ming simulated a life in which he grew powerful, entered Jia Nan Academy, and was eventually captured by a female Dou Emperor. The simulation ended when her enemies killed him, and the Simulator offered him three rewards to extract.

• Xiao Ming began a life simulation and defeated the men targeting guests at the Inn before hunting down the two Fishing Guys and taking their Green Rock Profound Water.
• Xiao Ming absorbed the Green Rock Profound Water with Ling, broke through to Two-Star Great Dou Shi, explored a Secret Realm, and acquired valuable skills and cultivation resources.
• Xiao Ming bought and devoured a Sixth Tier Magical Beast Flame, won first place in the Inner Academy Selection Competition, and entered Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy.
• Xiao Ming trained and practiced alchemy for years, received letters about Xiao Yan, and eventually returned toward the Xiao Family at Patriarch Xiao Zhan's request.
• A female Dou Emperor captured Xiao Ming, stripped him of his possessions, and kept his Dou Qi sealed until he died in the fighting caused by her enemies.
• The Simulator offered Xiao Ming Marrow Cleansing Ice Spirit Liquid, six hundred thousand gold coins, or a Second-Tier Wind Attribute Magic Core to extract.