Xun Er: Too Bad Third Brother Isn't Surnamed Gu-Wait, It Seems He Can't Be Surnamed Gu Either?

As night gradually enveloped Ye City, the commotion caused by the earth-shattering battle during the day finally faded away. However, many people were still filled with excitement and anticipation because of that battle. Even in Central State, battles of this magnitude were rare.

What intrigued everyone in Ye City the most was the identities of the woman in green and the young man in white. The people of Pill Domain knew all too well how powerful Ice River Valley was in Central State. Yet, even Bing He had to yield to the woman in green under countless gazes, and was then killed by the powerful figure beside the young man in white!

In today's battle, almost all of Ice River Valley's high-ranking officials were wiped out, a situation that has not occurred in Central State for many years.

The fact that Ice River Valley, one of the Three Valleys, is heading towards its demise has left many people speechless with regret.

A crescent moon hung in the dark night sky, its slightly cool moonlight pouring down from the horizon, draping the city, ravaged by the daytime, in a thin veil of silver.

In a guest room deep within the Ye Clan, Xiao Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his hands forming cultivation hand seals. With each breath, a faint, intense heat swirled around him.

Although Xiao Yuan was not seriously injured in the battle during the day, his internal Dou Qi was almost completely exhausted. Moreover, the domineering energy generated by the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations also caused some damage to his body. If it weren't for his strong physique, some of his meridians would probably have been torn apart by that domineering energy.

Streams of heaven and earth energy slowly seeped into Xiao Yuan's body, and after being refined, they transformed into gushing Dou Qi, flowing through his meridians. This gradually lessened the faint pain emanating from his meridians. This quiet cultivation continued for nearly two or three hours before Xiao Yuan slowly opened his tightly closed eyes. His slightly pale complexion regained some color, and the depleted Dou Qi within his body, after resting, became much more abundant.

"My strength is still not enough. Today, I have finally exposed my teacher's existence. As a result, I don't have much time left. Fortunately, the Soul Hall cannot act too recklessly within the Pill Domain. To be on the safe side, I still need to make some arrangements in advance."

Xiao Yuan looked at the ancient black Storage Ring on his finger and said with a worried expression.

He always thought about things from the worst possible perspective. During the daytime battle, Xiao Yan, with the help of Yao Lao, gained the ability to fight against Dou Zun. He also used the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, which basically revealed that Yao Lao was right next to them. Others might not be able to guess the specifics, but the Soul Hall was different.

"Teacher, after we've dealt with Xiao Yi Xian's matter, let's set off for Saint Pill City."

Xiao Yuan stroked the ancient black Storage Ring with his hand and said softly.

"Well, that's fine. Although the Ye Clan is also within the Pill Domain, if some powerful figures come to seal off the space, even the three giants of the Danta would probably have a hard time noticing. Although Heavenly Flame Venerable is extremely powerful, the Soul Hall's experts are not just ordinary Venerable Elder like Venerable Qing Hai. To be able to be called One Hall, One Tower alongside the Danta Tower, the Soul Hall's strength is unfathomable. Being careful won't hurt."

The Yao Lao's figure floated out from within, and he said with a smile.

He was quite satisfied with Xiao Yuan's progress. Although his cultivation speed of Dou Qi was a bit slow, his combat power had made a significant leap. Ordinary people at the Four-Star Dou Zong did not have the strength to kill even Dou Zun.

"By the way, teacher, actually, if you want to be resurrected, I can prepare for your resurrection at any time. It's just that I'm a little unwilling. Senior Tianhuo was resurrected using his own body. As for the Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill and the essence blood of the magical beast, they used the peak of the seventh grade and the Eighth-Rank Magical Beast, which is already a pretty good configuration."

However, your body from back then has long since vanished. If I were to simply find the body of a Dou Zun expert, I feel it would be unworthy of you, Master. Therefore, I hope you can be patient for a little longer, Master. I still hope to be able to craft the most perfect body for you."

Xiao Yuan frowned, a hint of apology in his voice, and spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Hehe, it doesn't really matter. As long as we can be resurrected, the materials are fine as long as they are similar. But I am very pleased that you have such a heart. Anyway, we have waited for so many years, so a little more time won't make a difference."

The Yao Lao shook his head, but still patted Xiao Yuan on the shoulder with a gentle expression.

He naturally understood Xiao Yuan's intentions. As a disciple, he naturally hoped to refine the best possible body for his teacher. As his strength increased, his vision also broadened, and he was unwilling to settle for anything less. That's why he asked Xiao Yuan to wait a little longer.

"By the way, teacher, do you have any advice regarding advancing to the Eighth Grade Alchemist? I feel I need some guidance."

Seeing that the Yao Lao did not object to his idea, Xiao Yuan felt much more at ease and then asked about the matter he was most concerned about at the moment.

"Eighth Grade Alchemist?" Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao seemed to fall into deep thought. He stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "I saw you use the Soul Mirror during the day, and I knew that your soul power had reached the Mortal Realm Peak."

"Mortal Realm Peak?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan looked at the Yao Lao with curiosity.

"Well, the soul realm is roughly divided into four levels: the Mortal Realm, the Spirit Realm, the Heavenly State, and the Emperor Realm. Most people, even alchemists below the Eighth-Tier, are mostly at the Mortal Realm in terms of soul realm. It's just that their soul power varies in strength. Right now, you are at the Mortal Realm Peak."

Some Seventh Grade Alchemist, if by chance, may be able to faintly touch the Spirit Realm. If their soul power reaches this level, they will have an effect called "spirit endowment," which means giving the Yao Ling.

You should know that most Rank 8 Pill possess extraordinary spirituality, and it is precisely because of this spirituality that they can reach the Eighth-Tier grade. No matter how excellent an ordinary alchemist's alchemy skills are, if they cannot endow the Yao Ling, then the pills will never reach the Eighth-Tier grade.

Heavenly State you should know, if it is Rank 9 Pill, its intelligence is no different from that of an ordinary human. This is almost equivalent to creation, creating a living being. This living being not only needs to be endowed with spirituality, but also needs the power of heaven and earth. But to achieve this, one needs to reach the Heavenly State. This level is probably very rare on the continent today!

As for the Emperor Realm, it only exists in legends; even I have only heard of it. However, the highest grade of pills is the legendary Emperor Grade, and Emperor Grade Pill are related to the legendary Dou Di, but that is too far removed from you! Back then, you and Xiao Yan's soul power was tainted with some Spirit Realm Spiritual Energy from the Spirit Realm. Therefore, your Mortal Realm Peak soul is somewhat different from that of an ordinary person at the Mortal Realm Peak; your soul power is more spiritual! Therefore, ordinary people may find it difficult to break through to the Spirit Realm, or even if they manage to break Spirit Realm by chance, there will be no experience passed down to them.

But you are different; you will be able to enter the Spirit Realm more smoothly in your future cultivation.

After saying this, the Yao Lao pointed a finger at Xiao Yuan's brow.

"Back then, I also collected a method for cultivating soul power, and I'll pass it on to you now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan immediately closed his eyes and concentrated, receiving the teachings from the Yao Lao.

A moment later, Xiao Yuan opened his eyes and murmured, "Soul Nourishing Spirit Skill."

"Many cultivation techniques that allow one to actively cultivate the soul have been lost. Even I have only obtained the Soul Nourishing Spirit Skill Technique. The Danta may also have this, but obtaining it would be extremely difficult."

"I didn't give you this technique before because your soul power wasn't at the Mortal Realm Peak. Practicing this soul technique rashly would lead to an unstable foundation. But now that you've reached a bottleneck, and given the inherent spirituality within your soul power, you should be able to master it quickly."

The Yao Lao said with a smile.

"Yes, teacher, I will work hard to cultivate."

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded upon hearing this.

"Don't push yourself too hard. This old man still has some influence in the Danta. You don't need to worry too much about safety."

The Yao Lao said with a smile.

"It's alright, I'm pretty good at self-regulation."

Xiao Yuan recalled how he had indulged his desires by holding four pairs of long, white legs during the day, and couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile that all men would understand.

"Heh, you little rascal!"

The Yao Lao naturally knew that his disciple must have done a lot of bad things after blocking his senses during the day, but since it was consensual between a man and a woman, he wouldn't say much. For Xiao Yuan, that was the best way for him to rest and relieve stress.

However, the next moment, Xiao Yuan and Yao Lao both looked towards the doorway.

Knock knock knock! "Brother, are you cultivating?"

Xiao Yan's voice rang out.

"No, please come in."

Xiao Yuan and Yao Lao exchanged a glance, nodded, and then said softly.

The door was gently pushed open, and Xiao Yan pulled Xun'er into the room.

"Teacher?"

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback when he saw Yao Lao appear so openly in front of him and Xun'er.

"Hehe, it doesn't matter. This girl has probably already found out my identity."

The Yao Lao said with a smile.

"Xun'er greets Yao Lao! These past years, we have been so grateful to Yao Lao."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er bowed to the Yao Lao and said gently.

"Hehe, I didn't do anything. I've been so grateful to these two little ones all these years. Otherwise, I might not even be able to see you now. Don't worry, once I recover my physical body, I will take Xiao Yan to your Ancient Clan to propose marriage. Although I am only a soul body now, I am confident that with my status as Ninth Grade Alchemist, I will be qualified to make a trip to your Ancient Clan after I recover my physical body."

The Yao Lao waved his hand with a smile, giving Xun'er a loving look as she looked at his disciple's wife, which made Xun'er blush.

"Yao Lao was once the Number One Alchemist on the continent. Xun'er naturally trusts your alchemy skills. I wonder what materials Yao Lao needs to restore his physical body? Perhaps Xun'er can help."

Xun'er's eyes sparkled with eager anticipation as she asked the question with great enthusiasm.

"Tsk, then let's have a complete Dou Sheng Skeleton and the essence blood of a ninth-tier magical beast."

Xiao Yuan was truly impolite; he dared to make any demands he had.

"Huh?" Xun'er's face fell upon hearing this. She looked at Xiao Yuan and said, "Third Brother, I can't possibly dig up the graves of our Gu Clan Elder, can I?"

"Brother, this is too much!"

Xiao Yan's eyes twitched, and he looked at Xiao Yuan with a hint of helplessness.

Third Brother, you've got some really wild ideas!

"Hehe, just kidding. I would never actually let you do such a thing. However, if possible, the higher the level of your body and essence, the better. This will greatly benefit your strength and potential after you recover your physical body."

Xiao Yuan smiled and shook his head at Xun'er, then looked at Xiao Yan and said seriously.

"Yes, I understand that. The body of an ordinary Dou Zun, although it meets the requirements, is ultimately not as strong as my teacher was in life. It can only be described as barely satisfactory. I also hope that I can refine the best body for my teacher in the future."

It can only be said that they are indeed brothers; Xiao Yan and Xiao Yuan's thoughts are clearly aligned.

"I'll think of a way when I get back, and I'll send someone to let you know if I get any news."

Seeing the serious expressions on Xiao Yan and her Third Brother's faces, Xun'er felt a little more solemn and said softly.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news!"

Xiao Yuan nodded and said with a smile.

"Third Brother, don't worry. Yao Lao is your and Brother Xiao Yan's teacher, so of course I'll help him. Besides, even the Ancient Clan have to treat Yao Lao with respect because of his alchemy skills."

Xun'er smiled gently and said.

"Besides, the sooner the teacher recovers his physical body, the sooner he can go to your Ancient Clan to propose marriage!"

Xiao Yuan added with a smile.

"Third Brother."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er blushed again and instinctively put her head on Xiao Yan's shoulder. If the young talents of the Ancient Clan saw her looking so shy, they would probably be dumbfounded, and then they would be filled with envy, jealousy and hatred, and want to fight Xiao Yan to the death.

Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan nodded slightly.

The Yao Lao smiled and bowed.

"By the way, you're here so late, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

After teasing his younger sister, Xiao Yuan finally got down to business.

"Oh, it's nothing for me, it's just that Xun'er has something to say."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression became more serious, and he said with a smile.

Xun'er composed herself and a serious expression appeared on her face.

With a flick of her jade-like hand, a golden scroll appeared in Xun'er's hand, which she then handed to Xiao Yuan.

"This is?"

Staring at the golden scroll, Xiao Yuan looked at Xun'er in a daze.

"This is a Earth Rank High Level Dou Techniques. When I parted ways with Brother Xiao Yan, I passed this Dou Technique on to him. There are many powerful people in Central State. Having more means means more safety."

In the clan these past years, although she could get whatever she wanted, she lacked the freedom she had in the Xiao Clan family. Only with her Third Brother could Xun'er be a carefree little sister, and only by Brother Xiao Yan's side did Xun'er feel at ease.

To be honest, sometimes I envy Brother Xiao Yan. He not only has Third Brother, but also Second Brother Xiao Li and Eldest Brother Xiao Ding. If I could, Xun'er would actually prefer to be Third Brother's sister rather than a young lady from the Ancient Clan.

Therefore, the younger sister hoped that her Third Brother would accept this Dou Technique.

Xun'er said with a serious expression.

"I'll accept your Dou Technique, but you absolutely cannot be my blood-related sister, or Xiao Yan will cry her eyes out."

Xiao Yuan didn't expect Xun'er to say such a thing, but he quickly realized something was wrong. After taking the Dou Technique, he also smiled and teased her.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er realized what was happening and looked at Xiao Yan with a blush.

"However, I've already said that, regardless of your relationship with Xiao Yan or the relationship between us who grew up together, you are still my sister. You will inevitably have to go to the Ancient Clan in the future. There are some things that Xiao Yan can't help you with, but I, as your brother, can. That's what I cultivate for."

Xiao Yuan put the scroll back into his Storage Ring, looked at his younger brother and sister in front of him, and said firmly.

"Elder brother"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's eyes reddened slightly. Over the years, Xiao Yuan had indeed shielded him from many storms, just like when his Dou Qi disappeared and his cultivation regressed, Xiao Yuan gave up his cultivation resources to manage the family business.

Xun'er, standing to the side, smiled brightly. Thankfully, her Third Brother was still the same Third Brother, unchanged all these years.

If I really had a brother as talented as my Third Brother, wouldn't all the pressure in the clan be focused on me?

Uh... wait, if Third Brother's surname is Gu, wouldn't he have the same name as Father?

Thinking of this, Xun'er shook her head and banished this unrealistic idea from her mind.

It's fine as it is now!

"Then I'll be leaving with Brother Xiao Yan now? I won't be staying in Central State for more than a few days this time, so I want Brother Xiao Yan to spend more time with me."

Having resolved a major concern, Xun'er looked relaxed and asked with a smile.

"Go ahead, Xiao Yan, but don't you dare bully Xun'er, or your Third Brother won't hold back."

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, then smiled and said to Xiao Yan.

"Brother, don't worry."

Xiao Yan nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

In his heart, Xiao Yuan's words carried the same weight as those of his father Xiao Zhan, and his teacher Yao Lao.

"You all go ahead, I need to focus on my cultivation now, don't disturb me."

Xiao Yuan waved his hand and saw the two out the door.

"Tsk, if the Ancient Clan knew that this girl was thinking like this, I wonder if they would regret sending her to your Xiao Clan?"

The Yao Lao sighed from the side.

"When Xun'er was taken away, I knew she wouldn't have a good time in the clan. Judging from her performance today, her situation is indeed not good. However, it's just trouble caused by some old-fashioned members of big families. They're not easy to deal with. But since my sister has spoken up, I, as her brother, naturally can't let her down."

"Teacher, are there any other ways to speed up my Dou Qi cultivation? I've been immersed in alchemy lately, which has taken up a lot of time, and my Dou Qi cultivation has fallen behind."

Xiao Yuan didn't smile much; instead, he frowned slightly and asked.

"There are still some solutions, but it will be tough."

After a moment of contemplation, the Yao Lao nodded with a serious face under Xiao Yuan's expectant gaze.

"Please teach me, teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan replied without hesitation.