Xiao Yan's Ecstasy, Hun Cang Breaks Through to Dou Huang!

Kneeling on the ground, Xiao Yan kept his head lowered, his face filled with tension.

Will he agree?

For the sake of a fellow townsman... he probably will.

Although acknowledging someone as his elder brother was hardly glorious, after enduring three years of cold looks and mockery,

Xiao Yan had long understood one thing.

Strength!

That was the greatest reliance one could have after transmigrating.

If he had met his fellow townsman earlier, would that have meant he could have resolved the hidden danger of his disappearing Dou Qi from the very beginning?

It was precisely because of this consideration that Xiao Yan acted so decisively!

"Get up first." In the silence, Xiao Yan heard Hun Cang speak. Immediately afterward, a gentle force lifted him from the ground.

"No. If you won't acknowledge me as your little brother, I won't get up today no matter what." Xiao Yan looked resolute as he made to kneel again.

Seeing this, Hun Cang seemed somewhat helpless. "Fine, fine. I agree."

"Ah..." He sighed again. "Since we're fellow townsmen, why bother with all this superficial nonsense?"

Judging by his tone,

Hun Cang did not seem particularly interested in taking advantage of Xiao Yan.

However,

when those words reached Xiao Yan's ears, he felt that this Dou Wang might have only intended to find a fellow townsman for company. If his mood changed later, he might leave at any time.

In an instant, he felt somewhat fortunate about his decision to acknowledge an elder brother.

Good thing I'm smart. Otherwise, if my fellow townsman leaves someday and I run into trouble, who'll help me?

Besides, trying to befriend a Dou Wang expert... even if he offered up all of the Xiao Family's wealth, he might not receive so much as a promise from one.

Yet all he needed was one shout of "Big Brother," and everything was settled.

Having thought through the stakes, Xiao Yan could not help but bloom with joy.

At the same time,

the long-lost sound of the system rang out in Hun Cang's mind.

"Ding... Detected that the host has gained the Child of Destiny's trust..."

"Binding in progress..."

"Binding complete... In the future, the host may receive rewards by providing Xiao Yan with items."

No wonder... Hun Cang suddenly understood. I clearly gave him a portion of spiritual liquid earlier, so why hadn't I received a reward? There was another condition after all.

Perhaps this was what they called a lucky accident.

Feeling slightly delighted inside, Hun Cang raised his eyes toward Xiao Yan and beckoned. "Second Brother, you've already acknowledged me as your elder brother, so why are you still being so distant? Come sit down and have some tea."

"Alright, Big Brother." Xiao Yan flashed a brilliant smile, sat beside Hun Cang, and took the initiative to pour tea and refill the cups.

The two chatted idly for a while longer.

With the hidden danger of his disappearing Dou Qi resolved, Xiao Yan felt completely at ease. On top of that, now that they were brothers, he was far more relaxed than before.

After pouring Hun Cang another cup of tea, Xiao Yan said expectantly, "Big Brother, since you've come to Wutan City, this place can be considered half of your little brother's territory. Why not visit my home and let me play host for you?"

Hosting me is a pretense. He really wants to show off by borrowing my status, doesn't he? Hun Cang secretly guessed.

After all, Xiao Yan had suffered cold treatment from the clan for the past three years. Now that he had a Dou Wang elder brother, he would certainly want to reclaim some dignity.

Taking a small sip, Hun Cang set down his teacup and shook his head. "Not today. I have some matters to handle. In a few days, I'll visit in person. Since I'm going to Second Brother's family, I should at least prepare a modest gift."

A Dou Wang bringing gifts to his door... Xiao Yan was so happy that he nearly jumped up. That would be incredibly impressive. When those elders saw it, they would probably piss themselves in fear.

He politely protested, "Ah, Big Brother, your visit alone would already bring great honor to our Xiao Family. How could we possibly ask you to bring gifts?"

"That's not how it works. I'm your elder brother, after all," Hun Cang said seriously.

Then, under Xiao Yan's envious gaze, Hun Cang took several low-grade spiritual medicines from his Storage Ring, ones he had found within the clan before coming here.

Placing them on the table and pushing them toward Xiao Yan, Hun Cang smiled. "To be honest, I didn't expect to gain a little brother today, so I didn't have time to prepare a gift.

These are Qi Condensation Powder left over from my earlier cultivation. Add a spoonful to a bucket of water and soak in it to speed up the gathering of Dou Qi. They're most suitable for those in the Dou Power stage."

"Thank you, Big Brother." Xiao Yan quickly tucked them into his robes.

But he did not leave. He remained seated in his chair, staring straight at Hun Cang as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Hun Cang froze for a moment, then remembered something and lightly slapped his forehead. "Hehe, look at my memory. Second Brother, originally, since you answered the question correctly, I should have given you an Earth Tier Cultivation Method and Dou Skill.

But now... if you trust your elder brother, then cultivate diligently for now. The day you become a Dou Zhe, I'll give you a top-tier cultivation method comparable to a high-grade Heavenly Rank Technique."

A high-grade Heavenly Rank Technique?!

Xiao Yan's breathing immediately caught, and he could hardly believe it.

On the Dou Qi Continent, Heavenly Rank Techniques were already legendary cultivation methods, exceedingly rare treasures. Yet his elder brother actually possessed a high-grade Heavenly Rank Technique!

And he was even willing to give it to him?!

Xiao Yan suddenly felt as though happiness had knocked him senseless. He could not help wanting to kneel again and kowtow twice more to Hun Cang.

As for why he did not consider that Hun Cang might be lying... hehe, he had already fallen this far. What could a fellow townsman who was a Dou Wang possibly see in him?

"What are you saying! Big Brother, from the moment I called you that for the first time, I already trusted you unconditionally." Xiao Yan spoke with righteous conviction.

He rose to his feet, took two steps, then turned back. "Big Brother, I'll respectfully await your arrival at the Xiao Family."

"Mm."

Hun Cang nodded faintly. Watching Xiao Yan, whose delight could not be concealed in his eyes, he sighed and shook his head.

If nothing unexpected happened, Nalan Yanran would soon come to the Xiao Family.

Will you still be able to smile then?

Having achieved his goal in coming to Wutan City, Hun Cang did not immediately tell Guni to stop. The questioning continued until evening before he informed Guni that there was no need to keep looking.

Guni had a vague sense of what had happened and understood that this lord had likely found the person he was seeking.

He could not help but grow curious. Who exactly was that person?

And what did all these conversations signify?

The next day, Hun Cang quietly left the Miter Auction House and arrived at a mountain not far outside Wutan City.

After giving Xiao Yan the Qi Condensation Powder yesterday, the reward returned by the system was a medicinal pill capable of helping make up for insufficient talent and break through a bottleneck.

"Becoming a Dou Huang is the first step toward a better future."

Hun Cang stared at the pill in his hand, murmured softly, then swallowed it without hesitation.

In an instant, an incomparably dense force spread throughout his body. Hun Cang felt as if he had been submerged in boiling water, his entire body seized by a tearing pain accompanied by scorching heat.

Amid such agony, Hun Cang vaguely sensed some kind of shackle within his body being torn at repeatedly until it finally shattered completely.

The vast Dou Qi that had accumulated within him immediately surged as though cheering, producing a roaring sound like a rushing river.

The commotion was enormous!

The birds and beasts in the forest were startled, fleeing in the opposite direction.

Meanwhile, Hun Cang was lifted by an invisible force and suspended in midair. Dou Qi gathered above his head, eventually forming a vortex that continued to expand.