2+1+1 Mysterious Rank Dou Techniques

After leaving the auction house, Xiao Yuan quickly returned to the VIP lounge, removed his Black Robe, stored it in his Storage Ring, cleared his throat, and casually departed through the inner passage.

With a Purple-Gold Card, he enjoyed many privileges at the Mittel Auction House that ordinary people did not have. Even Gu Ni, Wutan City's only second-tier alchemist, had to greet Xiao Yuan with a smile.

After all, ordinary people needed to reach at least the Dou Ling level to apply for a Purple-Gold Card, and their cards would bear five ripples. Xiao Yuan's card, however, had no ripples. Once his strength reached the required level, the ripples on the card would naturally activate.

The Mite'er Family's willingness to give him this card was simple enough. If what Ya Fei had said was true, then with Xiao Yuan's talent, he would certainly advance to Dou Wang and Dou Emperor. Letting him enjoy more distinguished privileges a few years early would hardly be a loss.

To be fair, most of the Mite'er Family were quite skilled at investing.

After musing over it for a while, he went to Ya Fei's office once again. He could take this opportunity to see what Dou Techniques the Mite'er Family had prepared for him.

However, Ya Fei had not returned immediately after the auction ended this time, so Xiao Yuan calmed himself and waited patiently.

A short while later, Ya Fei pushed open the door and entered. The moment she saw Xiao Yuan waiting with a smile, a trace of regret and apology appeared between her brows.

"Sister Ya Fei?"

Xiao Yuan looked at Ya Fei in confusion.

"I wanted to ask around and see whether I could help you buy some Foundation Establishment Liquid, but unfortunately, they said they were only selling this one bottle for now."

Ya Fei sighed and spoke helplessly.

"Heh, it's nothing. Don't worry, I've already reached the fifth stage. Within a year, I'll definitely advance to Dou Zhe. Sister Ya Fei, just rest assured."

Xiao Yuan smiled and waved his hand, signaling that Ya Fei did not need to dwell on the matter.

"You've already reached the fifth stage after just one month?"

Ya Fei's red lips parted slightly as she asked in shock.

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded, deliberately circulating his Dou Qi to show her.

"If you had been able to cultivate from the beginning, you'd probably already be a high-level Dou Zhe at this age, perhaps even close to becoming a Dou Shi?"

Ya Fei could not help but sigh at the sight.

"Not necessarily. After all, when I was three years old, Sister Ya Fei, you hadn't come to Wutan City yet. Without your help, I couldn't have cultivated this quickly."

Xiao Yuan shook his head and spoke earnestly as he looked into Ya Fei's eyes.

"You certainly know how to talk. Here, these are six low-level Mysterious Rank Dou Techniques that have no requirements for Dou Qi attributes. But you can only choose two of them. Originally, the elders of the clan only intended to give you one, but the Great Elder personally spoke up and gave you one more.

"And if you can truly advance to Dou Zhe before the end of the year, he will decide to give you a mid-level Mysterious Rank Dou Technique suited to your Dou Qi attribute. If you can advance to Dou Shi within two years, then you'll be given a Mystic High-Rank Dou Technique."

Ya Fei gave a soft snort, though a smile was clearly rising in her eyes. Then she took six black scrolls from her Storage Ring and handed them to Xiao Yuan.

"Oh?"

Xiao Yuan raised his brows. This Great Elder truly had courage and foresight. After taking the scrolls, Xiao Yuan opened them one by one and examined them.

Whirlwind Kill Blade, low-level Mysterious Rank.

Mountain Splitting Strike, low-level Mysterious Rank.

Earth Cleaving Slash, low-level Mysterious Rank.

Life Severing Palm, low-level Mysterious Rank.

Swimming Dragon Step, low-level Mysterious Rank.

Six Harmonies Spear, low-level Mysterious Rank.

"Sister Ya Fei, can you reveal any inside information about those mid-level and high-level Mysterious Rank Dou Techniques?"

Xiao Yuan raised his brows and looked at Ya Fei.

"That will have to wait until you advance to Dou Zhe. Even these six low-level Mysterious Rank Dou Techniques were personally delivered by a Da Dou Shi. Once you make your selection, they must be taken back."

Ya Fei rolled her eyes at Xiao Yuan and spoke helplessly.

"All right. Low-level Mysterious Rank Dou Techniques are already very good. It's just a pity I can only choose two."

Xiao Yuan sighed with increasingly obvious regret, then raised his hand, picked up two of the scrolls, and stored them in his Storage Ring.

"Reaching Dou Shi in two years won't be difficult."

After putting away the Dou Techniques, Xiao Yuan declared spiritedly.

"Good. I'm actually curious what kind of Dou Technique the Great Elder will give you then, so you'd better work hard."

Ya Fei smiled as she put away the remaining four Dou Techniques.

"Don't worry. I won't disappoint you, Sister Ya Fei."

Xiao Yuan nodded with a smile. Then he rose to his feet and continued, "Now that I have the Dou Techniques, I'll go back and cultivate first. As for... within three years, I'll make sure Wutan City has only one family left: the Xiao Clan."

"Good. I believe you can do it."

Ya Fei gave a faint smile, stretched out her jade-like hand, and gently patted Xiao Yuan on the shoulder in encouragement.

After leaving the auction house and returning home, Xiao Yuan took out the two Dou Techniques from his Storage Ring and opened them.

"Swimming Dragon Step."

"Six Harmonies Spear."

Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes as he looked at the two Dou Techniques on the table.

Originally, he had hoped to obtain a close-combat Dou Technique that could be used with his hands. But when he saw this movement technique and spear technique, he understood what he should choose.

However, there was no hurry to practice the spear technique. The battles he currently needed to face would at most come from within the clan, where using weapons to injure others was not permitted.

But this Swimming Dragon Step was a fine thing. Whether for attacking or fleeing, a movement technique would certainly be far more useful than relying on his two legs to run.

Thus, Xiao Yuan put away the Six Harmonies Spear scroll and began diligently studying the Swimming Dragon Step in his room.

Two months later.

On this day, Xiao Yuan had placed numerous obstacles throughout his room to practice the Swimming Dragon Step.

Though it was called the Swimming Dragon Step, this Dou Technique had nothing to do with dragons at all!

Instead, it somewhat resembled a snake.

At that moment, Xiao Yuan's figure twisted through the room in a strange posture. His footwork skimmed along the ground, his steps switching at an extremely rapid pace, while his body swayed and twisted along with the movement of his feet.

At the same time, a rather powerful fluctuation of Dou Qi spread out from his body.

As his pace quickened, the Dou Qi fluctuations around him grew increasingly intense, faintly showing signs of a breakthrough.

Cultivating Dou Techniques was also a form of tempering for Dou Qi, helping it grow.

"Hah!"

Suddenly, Xiao Yuan gave a low shout. In an instant, his figure passed through the many obstacles along a predetermined route.

"With this kind of movement technique, even against an opponent at the Dou Zhe level, I should be able to handle them with ease!"

Having finished his training, Xiao Yuan muttered excitedly to himself.

"Young Master."

At that moment, Peien's voice suddenly sounded alongside a knock at the door.

Xiao Yuan raised a hand and stored the obstacles back into his Storage Ring. Then he opened the door and asked, "Uncle Peien, what is it?"

A trace of anxiety showed between Peien's brows. As soon as Xiao Yuan finished speaking, he hurriedly said:

"There's been some trouble with the market district grade assessment."