Hard Training in Battle Skills

Hehe, soak in some Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, then practice battle skills afterward! Life is so wonderful~

That evening, after absorbing the medicinal power, Xiao Tian prepared to sleep. Balancing work and rest was the best way to grow. He couldn't stand training himself to death!

The next morning, after finishing a three-hour run, the young man arrived at a deserted spot in the back mountain and began practicing the Instant Cloud Ladder.

Xiao Tian said, "Learn the life-saving skills first, then the combat ones! What's the point of fighting if I can't even save my own life?!"

"Ding. Host, your debt has been repaid."

Xiao Tian said, "Nani? How was it repaid?"

"Ding. You seized Xiao Yan's opportunity and gained 200 points. Adding in your morning runs these past few days, I gave you a discount!"

"From now on, morning runs will earn points! Current total: 0."

Xiao Tian said, "So I can earn points by taking Xiao Yan's opportunities? That's amazing! Hahaha, I'm going to get rich."

"Ahem, Host, please continue. I shall take my leave! (I skimmed so many points. Time to go have some fun, oh hahaha~)"

Xiao Tian, however, had no idea and was still grinning foolishly. If he had known, he would definitely have charged at the system with a greatsword and fought it to the death!!

He continued his grueling battle skill training. By the end of the day, he had achieved a little success. On his way home, Xiao Tian ran into Xiao Xun'er again.

Xiao Tian said, "Miss Xun'er, taking a walk?"

Hearing how Xiao Tian addressed her, Xiao Xun'er thought that because she had rejected him that day, he no longer had any favorable feelings toward her. Still, she politely replied, "Mm, I'm just wandering around. Cousin Xiao Tian, you're being too polite. You're older than me, so you can just call me Sister Xun'er."

Xiao Tian smiled. "All right, Sister Xun'er. I happen to be bored too. How about we take a walk together? Sure, let's go for a stroll."

"Mm." Xun'er nodded.

Xiao Yan was currently at home soaking in the medicinal bath his father had given him. And because of the misunderstanding from that day, Xun'er had not seen Xiao Yan for three days. Whenever she went to see him, he refused to come out. Feeling terribly bored today, she had come out for a walk. She had been alone and bored, ready to head back, when she happened to run into Xiao Tian. Thus, everything went naturally.

The two walked around for a while without saying much. Xiao Tian asked, "Are you that unhappy walking with me?" Xun'er was stunned. "No. Why would Cousin Xiao Tian say that?" Xiao Tian smiled. "You've had a long face the entire time, so I thought it was because you were unhappy walking with me. Since you're so unhappy, I won't make myself a nuisance. I'll head back first."

Xiao Xun'er hurriedly called out, "No, that's not it, Cousin Xiao Tian. I'm just in a bad mood. It's not because I'm unhappy about walking with you." Xiao Tian said, "Oh, I see. I thought you were like this because you were walking with me."

Xun'er said, "It's just that Brother Xiao Yan has been ignoring me these past few days, so I've been a little troubled! I don't know what's wrong with him." Hearing that, Xiao Tian said, "When another man is accompanying you, all you can think about is that man. I really am a failure."

Xiao Tian said, "I don't like this feeling. If one day you stop thinking about him, then if you're bored, feel free to come find me. I can accompany you on walks, outings, or shopping." After saying that, Xiao Tian ignored Xiao Xun'er and turned to leave.

After Xiao Tian left, Xiao Xun'er stood there somewhat dumbfounded. This was the first time someone had treated her like that, simply leaving her behind. Just because she was thinking about Xiao Yan? Jealous? Her face reddened slightly. Probably not—after all, they had only known each other for three days~

Xiao Tian simply disliked the feeling of being a backup. He had no other thoughts. After returning home, he soaked in his medicinal bath and went to sleep. Cultivating while sleeping—now that was awesome! My fake system was somewhat useful after all.

The next day went as usual. After finishing his morning run, he practiced battle skills, then went home for a medicinal bath. Over the next seven days, Xiao Tian's life followed the same three-point routine: the auction house, the back mountain, and home.

On the morning of the seventh day—"Huff~ Eight Stages of Dou Qi!! Yay~ I broke through two stages in ten days. Not bad, hahaha~" Xiao Tian muttered excitedly.

The Instant Cloud Ladder had reached minor success over those seven days.

His Sucking Palm could now pull in objects weighing under a hundred jin.

Xiao Tian felt amazing!

After finishing his morning run today, he felt much more relaxed. He was no longer exhausted like a dog, as he had been a few days ago. Yet today, he did not receive points as usual!!

Xiao Tian said, "System, system, where are my points?"

"Ding. Host, running can no longer earn you points!"

"Damn it! Didn't you say that before I became a Dou Zhe, my task was just running?" Xiao Tian shouted angrily.

"Ahem, this system did not expect the Host to work so hard!"

Xiao Tian said, "Hehe."

"Host, don't be like this! Please accept a new task!"

Xiao Tian said, "What task?"

"Defeat ten Xiao Family disciples!"

"Damn it!! What kind of bullshit task is that?" Xiao Tian said. "Ding. Host, please carry it out! This is the final task before the plot begins. Time limit: twenty days. Reward upon completion: 150 points."

"150 points for twenty days? Fuck you!" Exploited by the system, Xiao Tian could not help but curse.

"Why is the Host cursing this system again!! What did I ever do to you?"

Xiao Tian said, "You cheated me out of fifty points! Do you think I'm an idiot?"

"Ah~ You found out~" the system said blandly.

"System, what are we going to do about this? Give me an explanation!" Otherwise, we won't be able to work together happily anymore!

"Host, what do you want!"

Xiao Tian said, "Give me the furnace, and I'll forgive you!"

"No, no! An alchemy furnace is very expensive."

Xiao Tian said, "What use is that lousy Furnace Cauldron of yours? It's only because I have nothing to use in the early stages. I'll give you all my current points. Is that enough?"

"And the points from this task too! Otherwise, this system will suffer a huge loss!" the system said greedily.

"Fine, fine. It's settled, then."

The system said, "Why do I feel like you would agree even if I asked for more!!"

Xiao Tian said, "Ah~ Haha, no way. You're overthinking it." (I finally got the system back once! This feels so good.)

In a great mood, Xiao Tian headed toward the Miter Auction House. Because the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid Xiao Tian delivered every day was of especially high quality, it had even drawn people from outside Wutan City. Since Xiao Tian practiced whenever he had free time, he was now ridiculously rich! Calling him the wealthiest person in Wutan City would not be an exaggeration.

Ya Fei said, "Young Master Xiao~ Welcome~ How many portions of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid did you bring today?"

Xiao Tian said, "One hundred portions. Also, I won't be refining any more for the next twenty days."

"Ah, why?" Ya Fei asked anxiously.

Xiao Tian said, "I have enough money to spend."

Ya Fei thought, I have absolutely nothing to say to that!

Xiao Tian said, "Get me a High-grade Storage Ring." Ya Fei said, "Certainly. Does Young Master Xiao need anything else?"

Xiao Tian said, "Not for now. I'll come find you when I do." Ya Fei asked, "Then will Young Master Xiao still refine Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid a month from now?"

Xiao Tian said, "I don't know yet. Oh, right—if possible, help me acquire some Mysterious Tier Advanced Battle Skills and Third-grade Pill Recipes!"

Ya Fei said, "Understood, Young Master Xiao."

Ya Fei thought, At his age, he can already refine Third Grade Pills!! What a monster. Seemingly thinking of something, even the way she looked at Xiao Tian changed.

Xiao Tian said, "Why are you looking at me like that? Don't tell me you're plotting something improper against me? Let me tell you, I won't easily yield to your lecherous clutches! But if you insist, I can make a sacrifice!"

Ya Fei snorted with laughter. "At such a young age, why don't you learn something good? What nonsense are you thinking about~" Xiao Tian was unhappy at being called young and replied, "Who are you calling small! Want me to show you?"

Ya Fei's face reddened. "No! You little brat! You're even trying to take advantage of me."

Xiao Tian said, "Who told you to look so seductive every day~ I'm the only one who can withstand it! If it were someone else, they'd probably have long since become your slave after being seduced by you~ You little temptress who harms people~!"

Ya Fei said, "Are you praising me or insulting me?"

Xiao Tian smiled. "That depends on what you think. All right, I'm leaving! Bye-bye."

Ya Fei said, "Bye-bye~"