Xiao Mei (Request Collection, Request Recommendation)

The Barrier Breaking Pill turned into a stream of heat and entered Xiao Xie's Dou Qi. Xiao Xie gathered all his Dou Qi, and the Dou Qi infused with the pill's medicinal power became a surging torrent that launched an assault against the Dou Shi barrier. The once-impenetrable Dou Shi barrier vanished in an instant beneath that torrent of Dou Qi. Boom!

"Crack crack crack!" As he broke through to a one-star Dou Shi, a series of stretching sounds echoed from between Xiao Xie's bones. Xiao Xie opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing through them before vanishing. "I've finally broken through to a one-star Dou Shi!"

As they watched the young man slowly approach, Xiao Mei and the others unconsciously stopped walking, looking at him with faces full of admiration.

"Xiao Xie Older Cousin!" Xiao Mei cried happily upon seeing him.

"Mm." Xiao Xie glanced at Xiao Mei and gave a faint nod, considering that a greeting.

"Brother Xiao Xie is so handsome!"

"So cool! But I love it! Ahhh..."

Watching Xiao Xie's departing back, the girls beside Xiao Mei squealed. Xiao Mei wore an expression of just as expected. Brother Xiao Xie was as cool and aloof as ever—but he was really so handsome! If Brother Xiao Xie could... Xiao Mei shyly covered her cheeks.

Hearing the screams behind him, Xiao Xie shook his head helplessly. Originally, he had not been someone who liked to draw attention, but in order to earn Worship Points, he had no choice but to keep a high profile. Thus, two months ago, Xiao Xie had challenged every member of the Xiao Family's younger generation, establishing his title as the Number One of the Xiao Family's Younger Generation. Even so, Worship Points were still difficult to earn.

Each person could provide Xiao Xie with one Worship Point per day, but earning a person's admiration was no easy matter. Even though Xiao Xie had become the strongest of the Xiao Family's younger generation, only a few dozen people could truly provide him with Worship Points. The remaining several hundred Xiao Family disciples were basically only at the level of respect, still one step away from admiration. Yet that one step was very difficult to take.

It was like the celebrities from his previous life. They might have millions of fans, but having tens of thousands of die-hard fans would already be remarkable. Still, there was one thing that left Xiao Xie not knowing whether to laugh or cry: among the several dozen people who admired him, most were girls. Moreover, the colder and more aloof Xiao Xie acted, the more easily they admired him.

Thinking about it, it was easy enough to understand. Just as the vast majority of boys idolized goddesses, the vast majority of girls idolized male gods—the principle was the same. So, in front of those Xiao Family disciples, Xiao Xie always put on the appearance of a cold and aloof male god. And in order to maintain those Worship Points, he would show himself in front of everyone from time to time. Otherwise, as time passed, the Worship Points would decrease. People would forget over time, so to preserve their admiration, Xiao Xie needed to make appearances now and then.

Turning around a corner, Xiao Xie looked up at the spacious room before him. On the plaque above its entrance were three blood-red characters written in a bold, soaring style: Dou Skills Hall.

The moment he entered the Dou Skills Hall, waves of clamorous noise reached his ears.

The Dou Skills Hall was divided into eastern and western sections. The eastern section stored the family's Dou Skills, while the western section was a Training Ground. Two figures were currently fighting there, surrounded by a crowd of Xiao Family disciples watching the show.

"Go, Xun Er Cousin!"

"Go, Xiao Ning Older Cousin!"

"Go, go! Both of you, do your best!"

Listening to the cheers from the crowd, Xiao Xie swept his gaze over the Training Ground before finally settling on the beautiful young girl in a long green dress.

Xiao Xun'er's opponent was also a young man, around seventeen or eighteen years old, with above-average looks.

The young man's name was Xiao Ning. He was the grandson of the Xiao Family Great Elder and, at seventeen, had already reached Eight Stage Dou Qi. Within the family, only Xiao Xie and Xiao Xun'er could suppress him.

On the Training Ground, Xiao Xun'er was like a fluttering butterfly, elegantly and nimbly evading Xiao Ning's fierce attacks.

After knocking aside Xiao Ning's attack with one hand, Xun Er's beautiful eyes swept around the area before finally stopping in a corner. Looking at the young man reading a book on the eastern side of the hall, a faint, gentle, and graceful smile appeared on her calm little face.

Following the girl's gaze, Xiao Xie revealed an understanding smile. So Xiao Yan was here too! That made sense—now that Xiao Yan had regained his talent, it was perfectly normal for him to come to the Dou Skills Hall.

"Xun Er Cousin, watch out!"

Xun Er's delicate brows furrowed slightly. A flash of golden light flickered in her hand, and she struck backward with her palm, sending Xiao Ning—who had been preparing to seize the opportunity for a sneak attack—flying out of the Training Ground.

Seeing Xun Er defeat Xiao Ning with a single palm strike, the area around the Training Ground fell quiet for a moment before a wave of admiring cheers suddenly erupted.

"Hehe, Xun Er Cousin truly deserves to be second among the family's younger generation. You're getting stronger and stronger." Though he had been defeated by Xun Er, Xiao Ning was not angry. He walked over to her and said with a smile.

Xun Er nodded politely and said softly, "Xiao Ning Older Cousin was going easy on me."

After saying that, she ignored him and walked briskly toward Xiao Yan.

"Brother Xiao Yan." Xun Er walked prettily to Xiao Yan's side, revealing a breathtaking smile. She picked up a book and sat down beside him.

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