Taming Flame Art

Taming Flame Art

He came to the Dou Qi Pavilion, and looking up at the massive building before him, he could not help but shake his head in admiration.

On the plaque of the giant pavilion, three vigorous and powerful characters reading "Dou Qi Pavilion" were inscribed, and a formidable aura rushed toward the face.

This pavilion was the most important place of the Xiao Family: the Dou Qi Pavilion!

Releasing his Soul Perception, he discovered a few gazes in the pavilion paying attention to him. Xiao Ling's expression remained unchanged as he briskly walked inside.

Seeing Xiao Ling walking toward the interior of the Dou Qi Pavilion, the Pavilion Guard Elder, who was meditating, opened his eyes. A sharp gaze swept over him, but seeing that it was Xiao Ling, the notoriously genius figure of the family who was also very gentle in character and frequently instructed the younger generation of his own household, his expression softened considerably. Smiling, he spoke up, "Kid Xiao Ling, what brings you to the Dou Qi Pavilion today? Are you planning to learn a few Dou Techniques?"

Xiao Ling went up to him, bowed slightly, and saluted the Pavilion Guard Elder before speaking, "This junior's cultivation has now broken through to the realm of a Dou Zhe, and I intend to come to the Dou Qi Pavilion to find a cultivation technique."

Hearing that Xiao Ling had already cultivated to a Dou Zhe, the Pavilion Guard Elder was greatly shocked. He stepped forward quickly and grasped Xiao Ling's wrist. Xiao Ling did not resist and let him check, feeling only a warm current flash through his body. The Pavilion Guard Elder withdrew his hand, staring at Xiao Ling as if looking at a monster. Drawing in a sharp breath, he shouted inwardly, This kid is terrifyingly monstrous.

"Haha, as expected of the Xiao Family's number one genius in a century! Come quickly, test your Dou Qi Attribute with me, and then I will have you choose a cultivation technique." Stroking his whitening beard, the Pavilion Guard Elder led Xiao Ling deeper into the pavilion.

Walking up to the main doors of the pavilion, he arrived before the Crystal Ball used for testing Dou Qi Attributes. "Go on and test your Dou Qi Attribute, then choose a cultivation technique to practice according to it." The Pavilion Guard Elder nodded toward Xiao Ling, signaling him to step forward.

Without overthinking, Xiao Ling stepped right up, placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, and channeled a stream of Dou Qi into it. A crimson-red light shone forth. Having long known his Dou Qi Attribute, Xiao Ling was not very surprised.

Seeing that it was Fire Attribute Dou Qi, the Pavilion Guard Elder said, "The Fire Attribute is in room number forty-three on the three paths of the Fire Path. Go inside yourself and choose that technique manual."

Nodding without a trace, Xiao Ling walked toward the Technique Pavilion.

Walking into the small room where the cultivation techniques were kept, the illumination brightened somewhat. He saw only a single stone platform inside, upon which a black scroll rested quietly. Picking it up to take a look, he softly muttered, "Refining Fire Incineration, Yellow-grade High-level." Xiao Ling could not help but shake his head; the Xiao Family's collection was still too poor. Anyway, it was just going through the motions, so he gave it no further thought. Holding this technique manual, he walked to the door, paid his respects to the Pavilion Guard Elder, and left the Dou Qi Pavilion.

He headed toward Xiao Xun'er's small courtyard, intending to tell her about his breakthrough to a Dou Zhe.

Arriving outside the courtyard gate of Xiao Xun'er, he exchanged a few words with the maid outside, and seeing the maid depart, he waited in place.

Not long after, the young girl dressed in green rushed out from the house, and then stood before him in a graceful posture.

Xiao Xun'er wore a smile and softly complained, "Brother Xiao Ling, didn't you say you could come straight into my courtyard?"

Lowering his gaze to look at that exquisite face without the slightest flaw, Xiao Ling smiled, brushed it off with, "Next time for sure." Then he changed the subject, saying, "I came to tell you some good news—I have broken through to a Dou Zhe now."

"As expected of Brother Xiao Ling, the gap between Xun'er and you is getting larger and larger." Xiao Xun'er softly replied.

You don't need to tease me; if you cultivate properly, you can definitely surpass me. Xiao Ling's mouth twitched, but inwardly he muttered, This bit of talent is really nothing in front of your Divine Bloodline.

Suddenly, Xiao Ling's stomach let out a "gurgle" sound. As it turned out, his cultivation had consumed too much energy, and having not eaten all day, he was a little hungry.

Xiao Ling's face flushed slightly, and he scratched the back of his head in mild embarrassment. Glancing at the time, seeing that it was almost noon, he spoke up, "I'm a bit hungry after breaking through my cultivation. Xun'er, would you like to go have lunch with me?"

Covering her mouth and emitting a string of silver-bell-like laughter, Xiao Xun'er smiled and said, "Alright, alright, Xun'er is a bit hungry too."

Thus, the two of them walked together toward the dining hall.

Sitting at the dining table, the two of them were eating their meal.

Xiao Xun'er rolled her eyes as if thinking of something, and spoke up, "Since Brother Xiao Ling just broke through to a Dou Zhe, have you prepared your cultivation technique?"

Without overthinking, Xiao Ling retrieved the Refining Fire Incineration from his Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night. He shook the scroll in his hand and said, "The Xiao Family's most powerful Fire Attribute technique is this one."

Taking the technique from Xiao Ling's hand and seeing that it was actually only a Yellow-grade High-level technique, Xiao Xun'er frowned.

Handing Refining Fire Incineration back to Xiao Ling, she retrieved a white scroll from her Storage Ring, placed it before Xiao Ling, and said, "This is the Profound-grade High-level technique Taming Flame Art. Brother Xiao Ling, practice this technique instead."

Looking at the technique before him, Xiao Ling knew that to Xiao Xun'er it was worthless, so he did not decline and tucked it into his waistband.

He said to Xiao Xun'er, "I know Xun'er's background must be extraordinary, and this technique might not mean much to you, but I will accept this gift. Thank you, Xun'er."

Seeing Xiao Ling accept the technique, Xiao Xun'er was in a very good mood. She earnestly said, "Brother Xiao Ling, Xun'er believes in you; I will wait for you to become the supreme expert who looks down upon the world."

Looking into Xiao Xun'er's earnest eyes, Xiao Ling grew serious as well. His expression turned solemn, a confident light flashed in his eyes, and he resolutely stated, "Rest assured, I will not let you down."

At this moment, sunlight shone on the youth's profile while the breeze blew past his hair. Looking at the high-spirited Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun'er also revealed a brilliant smile.

After finishing lunch, Xiao Ling first escorted Xiao Xun'er back to her small courtyard before stepping out of the Xiao Family, intending to go to the Mietel Auction House to purchase some Beast Fire.

Near the Mietel Auction House, he swiftly slipped into a dim, narrow alley. Xiao Ling donned a black robe to conceal his figure and slowly walked toward the Mietel Auction House.

The Mietel Auction House was the largest auction venue in Wutan City, and it also belonged to the wealthiest family in the Jia Ma Empire: the Mietel Family.

Crossing the street and arriving before the Mietel Auction House, looking at the tall architecture, Xiao Ling could not help but sigh in his heart, Truly luxurious; even the Xiao Family pales in comparison.

Amid the vigilant gazes of several fully armed guards at the entrance, Xiao Ling paid them no mind and walked straight inside without breaking his stride.

As soon as he entered the main hall, the scorching heat outside receded like a tide, replaced by a refreshing coolness that could be described as experiencing ice and fire in two different worlds, reminding Xiao Ling of the feeling of walking into an air-conditioned room during summer on Blue Star.