Alchemist

"What method?!"

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Li Tianlan was utterly shocked. He naturally knew that such cultivation speed could not be maintained for long. Raising his Soul Power by two levels in a single meditation session—if that pace could continue, it would be far too astounding.

Xiao Yan immediately said somewhat smugly, "Of course. Tianlan, don't forget, I'm not from this Douluo Continent."

Li Tianlan suddenly saw the light. "That's right, I nearly forgot. Master, hurry and teach your disciple. I'm your best disciple, Master."

Hearing Li Tianlan's words, Xiao Yan's sense of pride swelled dramatically. "Mm... mm... mm, teaching you isn't impossible. But my method is extremely difficult, and it demands a great deal of talent. Are you sure you want to try?"

Li Tianlan answered firmly, "Yes, I want to learn. I believe in my abilities."

"Good, haha, I like that confidence." Xiao Yan laughed happily. "Tianlan, the method I'm talking about is..."

Li Tianlan immediately focused with utmost concentration, listening carefully to Xiao Yan's words.

"Alchemy!"

Upon hearing those three words, Li Tianlan's face immediately filled with wild delight. He naturally knew how important the status of an alchemist was in the Dou Qi Continent.

Moreover, alchemists did not exist in the Douluo Continent.

Xiao Yan continued, "I carefully examined your talent earlier and found that your aptitude for alchemy is fairly good. And with Dao Tong Yan, controlling flames and the like will be child's play for you."

"That's right." Li Tianlan stroked his chin and fell into thought. "The existence of Dao Tong Yan gives me an innate advantage as an alchemist. And for the Douluo Continent, this would be unprecedented."

Li Tianlan answered Xiao Yan resolutely, "Master, I'll learn. And I'll definitely learn it well."

"Haha, good."

As soon as he spoke, Xiao Yan, who was within the Sea of Consciousness, extended a finger and pointed forward. A streak of fire shot into Li Tianlan's Sea of Consciousness.

Li Tianlan immediately felt his head swell, as though a vast amount of new information had appeared in his mind: pill formulas, methods of drawing fire, and some experience in alchemy.

Xiao Yan said, "This covers everything I know about alchemists from the first to third grade. I've given it all to you. The rest will depend on yourself. I'll guide you afterward, but the most important thing is still your own effort."

Li Tianlan said respectfully to Xiao Yan, "Thank you, Master. I will definitely master the art of alchemy completely."

"Good, good, good."

Xiao Yan's eyes, within the Sea of Consciousness, were full of gratification.

Only then did Li Tianlan notice the beautiful girl standing before him. He jumped in surprise. "Xiao Wu, why are you suddenly standing in front of me? You scared me. What is it? Do you need something?"

Xiao Wu's face reddened slightly as she said softly, "I'm a little hungry. Is there anything to eat?"

After saying that, she lowered her head and played with her fair fingers.

Looking at Xiao Wu's embarrassed expression, Li Tianlan found it rather amusing and could not help but laugh. "Haha, Xiao Wu, I understand. You're hungry. I really hadn't considered that. I'll go buy dinner. You wait at home for me, all right?"

Xiao Wu was immediately delighted. She looked at Li Tianlan with a smile. "Thank you. I want carrots."

Seeing the adorable Xiao Wu, Li Tianlan unconsciously raised his hand and gently stroked her head. "All right, carrots it is."

Xiao Wu's face instantly flushed scarlet, and even her gaze became a little dazed. She hurriedly broke free from Li Tianlan's hand and ran back to the bedroom.

Watching the bashful Xiao Wu, Li Tianlan smiled, his eyes filled with affection. At that moment, Xiao Yan teased, "Tianlan, I didn't expect you to be so charming. Looks like that hundred-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit is destined never to escape your grasp."

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Li Tianlan pondered briefly before murmuring, "Then let her stay. She can remain by my side."

After saying that, Li Tianlan quickly tidied himself up and went out to buy some food.

Li Tianlan bought some food from a nearby restaurant. Naturally, he did not forget the carrots.

After making his purchases, Li Tianlan quickly returned home without lingering outside, because there was a little rabbit at home eagerly waiting to be fed.

The two rinsed their chopsticks, set the food they had bought on the table, and began eating with great relish.

Xiao Wu, who had initially been embarrassed, completely relaxed at this point and was no longer shy. Perhaps that was the charm of food.

Watching Xiao Wu wolf down her meal, Li Tianlan smiled. "Xiao Wu, from now on, just call me Tianlan. Are you satisfied with the food?"

"Mhm, I am. Tianlan, it's delicious."

Seeing Xiao Wu so content, Li Tianlan was in an excellent mood as well. But when he thought of his meager purse, he developed a terrible headache. "Looks like I need to improve quickly. Once I get my first soul ring, I can at least claim the Spirit Hall soul master subsidy."

The two quickly finished all the food. Xiao Wu rubbed her stomach contentedly, then took the initiative to stand and gather the bowls and chopsticks. "Tianlan, I'll wash them."

Li Tianlan said in surprise, "All right. I didn't expect Xiao Wu to be so domestic. Not bad, not bad."

There were only two of them, so there were not many dishes or chopsticks. Xiao Wu quickly finished washing up and sat on the sofa chatting with Li Tianlan.

"Xiao Wu, you're going to school later, right?"

"Mhm, yes. I'm going to Nuoding Academy as a work-study student. Tianlan, will you come with me?"

Li Tianlan was just about to agree when Xiao Yan urgently said from within the Sea of Consciousness, "Tianlan, don't agree to her. Your path is different from theirs. I'll tell you why later."

Hearing this, Li Tianlan silently thought, All right.

Li Tianlan looked at Xiao Wu somewhat helplessly. "Xiao Wu, I probably won't be going to Nuoding Academy. My martial soul is rather special, and my cultivation method is different too. But I'll keep in touch with you."

Upon hearing this, disappointment appeared in Xiao Wu's eyes. "All right... Just don't leave and never come back."

"Mhm, don't worry, Xiao Wu. I'll always be here."

After speaking, Li Tianlan unconsciously reached out toward Xiao Wu's head and gently stroked it. Surprisingly, Xiao Wu did not resist this time, instead allowing Li Tianlan to do so.

Looking at Xiao Wu, who was slowly accepting him, Li Tianlan thought, I'll always be here. I'm still too weak right now; I don't yet have the strength to protect you. But it won't take long to gain that strength. I'll protect you.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, Xiao Yan watched the pair, who looked like an immortal couple. "Xun'er, Medusa, don't you think the two of them are a lot like us back then..."