Chapter Summaries

Xiao Jin showed Xiao Yi Xian around the Xiao Family, where he introduced her as his sister-in-law and stirred up envy among the younger members. After a month together, the Xiao Family’s Coming of Age Ceremony began, with families from Wutan City and the Mite'er Auction House attending.

• Xiao Ying sent Xiao Jin to show Xiao Yi Xian around the family, and Xiao Yi Xian gave Xiao Jin buns she had saved for him.
• Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian visited the training ground, where Xiao Ning and other young family members asked about their relationship.
• Xiao Jin introduced Xiao Yi Xian as his sister-in-law, embarrassing her and making the young men jealous.
• Over the next month, Xiao Jin teased Xiao Yi Xian, helped her become familiar with the family, and visited Ya Fei alone.
• The Xiao Family held its Coming of Age Ceremony, attended by families from Wutan City and the Mite'er Auction House.

The Xiao Family's Coming of Age Ceremony began as Ya Fei arrived hoping to see Xiao Jin, then saw him enter hand in hand with Xiao Yi Xian. Xiao Jin put off explaining their relationship, but was soon called up to take part in the ceremony.

• Ya Fei attended the ceremony and met Xiao Zhan and Xiao Huohuo, praising Xiao Huohuo's talent.
• Xiao Jin arrived holding Xiao Yi Xian's hand, and Ya Fei's smile faded as she saw them together.
• Xiao Jin noticed Ya Fei watching him, panicked, and decided to explain everything after the ceremony.
• Xiao Ying began directing the youths through the ceremony, and Xiao Jin laughed at his antics.
• Xiao Ying called Xiao Jin up next, leaving Xiao Jin's smile frozen while Xiao Yi Xian and Ya Fei laughed.

The Xiao Family’s Coming of Age Ceremony Dou Qi tests revealed Xiao Mei at Dou Qi Stage Nine, Xiao Huohuo at Stage Eight, and Xiao Xun’er as a 1-star Dou Practitioner. Xiao Jin concealed his strength and tested at 2-star Dou Practitioner, while Xiao Huohuo and Xiao Xun’er took an interest in him; someone watched the pair with furious jealousy.

• Xiao Mei tested at Dou Qi Stage Nine, impressing Xiao Ying with her progress.
• Xiao Huohuo tested at Dou Qi Stage Eight, drawing astonished reactions from the crowd and pride from Xiao Zhan.
• Xiao Xun’er tested at 1-star Dou Practitioner and returned to sit beside Xiao Huohuo.
• Xiao Jin concealed his strength with Linglong’s help and tested at 2-star Dou Practitioner.
• Xiao Huohuo exchanged a smile with Xiao Jin, and Xiao Xun’er questioned him about their acquaintance.
• Xiao Xun’er dismissed the idea of investigating Xiao Jin, while an unseen watcher glared at her and Xiao Huohuo with jealousy.

Xiao Jin watched Xiao Huohuo win his challenge against Xiao Ning, then learned that Ya Fei would return to the Imperial Capital the next day. He decided to leave Wutan City with her and seek greater opportunities there.

• Xiao Ning challenged Xiao Huohuo but conceded before the fight began, making Xiao Huohuo the victor and ending the Coming of Age Ceremony.
• Xiao Jin explained his relationship with Xiao Yi Xian to Ya Fei, who accepted it and embraced him before taking him to the Mite'er Auction House.
• Ya Fei told Xiao Jin she was returning to the Imperial Capital the next day to manage the auction house there.
• Xiao Jin realized he had outgrown Wutan City and decided to leave with Ya Fei for the Imperial Capital.

Xiao Jin prepared to leave Wutan City with Xiao Yi Xian, promising Xiao Ying that they would return safely. Before departing, Xiao Jin drew a Heavenly Low Grade Technique that could help Xiao Yi Xian cultivate her Calamity Poison Body.

• Xiao Jin told Xiao Ying that he had decided to leave Wutan City and promised to return after becoming one of the continent's strongest.
• Xiao Jin chose to bring Xiao Yi Xian with him, and Xiao Ying warned him to protect her and flee if they faced danger.
• Xiao Ying arranged a farewell banquet for that evening and said he would see Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian off the next day.
• Xiao Jin checked the System Mall for a living-creature storage treasure but found the options too expensive.
• Xiao Jin conducted Silver Lottery draws and obtained the Heavenly Low Grade Technique Source of Calamitous Poison, which could strengthen Xiao Yi Xian's poison cultivation.

Xiao Jin gave Xiao Yi Xian a Low-Level Heavenly Rank technique that could strengthen her and keep her poisonous constitution from erupting. After spending time with Xiao Ying and preparing to leave Wutan City, Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian set out for the Mite'er Auction House to meet Ya Fei and Guni.

• Xiao Jin gave Xiao Yi Xian a Low-Level Heavenly Rank technique to help her cultivate and control her constitution.
• Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian spent time together in her room, and Xiao Jin later shared dinner and wine with Xiao Ying.
• Xiao Ying became drunk, and Xiao Jin carried him to bed before returning to sleep beside Xiao Yi Xian.
• The next morning, Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian delayed their departure, and Xiao Jin gave her a second-tier medicinal pill to recover her strength.
• Xiao Ying escorted Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian out of the clan, and Xiao Jin led her toward the Mite'er Auction House to meet Ya Fei and Guni.

Xiao Jin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Ya Fei traveled to Huangshi City to catch a flight to the Imperial Capital, but the people meant to meet Ya Fei had not arrived. The group waited at the flight transport station, unaware that two burly men were watching them.

• Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian met Ya Fei and Guni at the Mite'er Auction House, where Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian drew a large crowd with their beauty.
• Xiao Jin used his Dou Qi to clear a path through the crowd, then flew with Xiao Yi Xian and Ya Fei while Guni rode Little Blue.
• Ya Fei explained that they would travel to the Imperial Capital on Thick-winged Birds, which could carry passengers and provide a place to rest.
• Xiao Jin brought the group to Huangshi City's flight transport station, where Ya Fei expected her headquarters' representatives to be waiting.
• Xiao Jin and the others decided to wait for the missing representatives, while two burly men watched them nearby.

Ya Fei joined Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian on a flight to the Imperial Capital, unaware that Xiao Wang planned to kill her for Elder Lei. As the Thick-winged Bird carried them toward their destination, Xiao Jin noticed a hostile gaze watching him.

• Brother Liang identified Ya Fei as the target of their mission, while Xiao Wang openly resented her and objected to her friends joining them.
• Brother Liang persuaded Xiao Wang to let Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian travel with the group, then learned that Elder Lei had promised Xiao Wang a Xuan Class Intermediate Dou Technique in exchange for killing Ya Fei.
• Brother Liang said he would think about helping, while Xiao Wang privately planned to kill Ya Fei and abuse the women traveling with her.
• The group boarded a Thick-winged Bird bound for the Imperial Capital, and the pilot told Xiao Jin the journey would take at least two days.
• Ya Fei teased Xiao Jin, then fled into her room and locked the door; Xiao Yi Xian stayed in her room to cultivate.
• Xiao Jin sensed a malicious gaze and spread out his soul perception to identify who was watching him.

Xiao Jin overheard Xiao Wang and Brother Liang plotting to kill Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, Guni, and him in exchange for a Dou Technique. He seized Xiao Wang, but Brother Liang took Ya Fei hostage, leaving Xiao Jin to face the threat.

• Xiao Jin secretly watched Xiao Wang until Xiao Wang met with Brother Liang and revealed their plan to assassinate Ya Fei's group for Elder Lei's reward.
• Brother Liang agreed to the plan, and Xiao Wang proposed abusing Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian before killing them.
• Xiao Jin dragged Xiao Wang into his room and restrained him after hearing the plot.
• Xiao Wang tried to stall and call for help, while Brother Liang knocked Guni unconscious and seized Ya Fei with a dagger.
• Ya Fei suspected the clan leader had ordered the attack and looked to Xiao Jin for help as Brother Liang held her hostage.

Xiao Jin rescued Ya Fei from two attackers aboard the Thick-winged Bird and learned that Elder Lei had ordered the assault to prevent her return to the Mittel Family. He promised to help Ya Fei take revenge in the Imperial Capital, dealt with both attackers, and went to check on Xiao Yi Xian.

• Xiao Jin severed Brother Liang's wrist and subdued Xiao Wang after Brother Liang threatened Ya Fei with a dagger.
• Ya Fei attacked Xiao Wang, and Xiao Jin stopped an Imperial soldier from interfering while Ya Fei questioned the captured men.
• Brother Liang confessed that Elder Lei had arranged the attack because Ya Fei had injured his son and returned to the family headquarters.
• Xiao Jin promised to help Ya Fei take revenge, then ordered Brother Liang to jump from the Thick-winged Bird after surrendering his Storage Ring.
• Xiao Jin burned Xiao Wang to ashes with Heavenly Flames and went to Xiao Yi Xian's room after she failed to emerge during the commotion.

Xiao Jin discovered Xiao Yi Xian’s Calamity Poison Body had awakened and accidentally barged in on Ya Fei while she was bathing. The group arrived in the Imperial Capital, where Ya Fei brought Xiao Jin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Guni to her family’s courtyard, Ting Zhu Xuan.

• Xiao Jin found Xiao Yi Xian unconscious with seven-colored light on her face, and the Nascent Emperor Flame absorbed and purified poisonous gas that entered his body.
• Xiao Jin walked into Ya Fei’s room while she was bathing, embarrassed her with his staring and comments, and kept a scrap of cloth as a keepsake.
• The Thick-winged Bird carried Xiao Jin, Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Guni to the Imperial Capital, where Guni emerged with a stiff neck after being forgotten on the floor for two hours.
• Ya Fei led Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian to Ting Zhu Xuan and reflected briefly on the family she had lost before showing them the courtyard.
• Ya Fei took Xiao Yi Xian to choose rooms while Xiao Jin praised the courtyard.

Ya Fei returned to the Mittel Family with Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian, where Lei Le attacked her over an old grudge. Xiao Jin stopped him effortlessly and crushed his fist, leaving Lei Le screaming as the family’s higher-ups had yet to respond.

• Ya Fei agreed to return to the Mittel Family with Xiao Jin and Xiao Yi Xian after its guards came to fetch her.
• The guards discussed Xiao Jin’s reputation as a Dou Wang while escorting the three to the Mite'er Auction House.
• Lei Le insulted Ya Fei, and she mocked him about his past overindulgence and impotence.
• Lei Le attacked Ya Fei with his Thunderous Fist, but Xiao Jin stepped in and blocked the blow with one finger.
• Xiao Jin crushed Lei Le’s fist, and Lei Le collapsed to his knees screaming for help.

Xiao Jin overpowered Lei Le and the Mite'er Auction House guards after Lei Le tried to kill Ya Fei. With Ya Fei choosing to stand by Xiao Jin, he crippled Lei Le and his father Leo, then accepted their Storage Rings as compensation.

• Lei Le's attack on Ya Fei drew guards and onlookers, but Xiao Jin refused to release him and blasted the charging guards unconscious with his Dou Wang strength.
• Xiao Jin prepared to punish Lei Le until Leo arrived and begged for his son's life, while Ya Fei identified Leo and the Mittel Family's senior members.
• Xiao Jin asked whether Ya Fei would stand with him against her family, and she immediately said she would; Mite'er Teng Shan then allowed Xiao Jin to punish Leo and Lei Le while sparing their lives.
• Ya Fei ordered Xiao Jin to cripple the father and son, so Xiao Jin struck Leo's dantian through his Dou Qi shield and then destroyed Lei Le's cultivation.
• Teng Shan ordered a guard to give Xiao Jin the pair's Storage Rings as an apology, and Xiao Jin accepted them.

After Ya Fei returned to the Imperial Capital, Teng Shan appointed her to oversee the Mite'er Auction House headquarters and invited Xiao Jin to cooperate with the family. Xiao Jin revealed that he had refined an Azure Nether Longevity Pill, and Teng Shan offered two million gold coins to buy it.

• Teng Shan had Leo and Lei Le thrown out, then welcomed Ya Fei back and led her, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Yi Xian to the appraisal room.
• Teng Shan announced that Ya Fei would oversee the Mite'er Auction House headquarters, while Xiao Jin planned to sell his high-grade pills through her auction house.
• Xiao Jin showed Teng Shan an Azure Nether Longevity Pill, and Teng Shan recognized it as the kind of pill that had extended his father's life by ten years.
• Xiao Jin confirmed that he had refined both Azure Nether Longevity Pills, and Teng Shan thanked him and invited Ya Fei to attend family meetings.
• Teng Shan offered Xiao Jin two million gold coins to purchase the Azure Nether Longevity Pill.

Xiao Jin agreed to refine a Calamity Breaking Pill for Teng Shan in exchange for three million gold coins, intending to help the Mittel Family restore Hai Bodong’s sealed cultivation. While Xiao Jin began refining the pill, Xiao Yi Xian told Ya Fei about her Calamity Poison Body.

• Xiao Jin admitted he was a Sixth-grade Alchemist and agreed to cooperate with the Mittel Family.
• Teng Shan asked Xiao Jin to refine a Calamity Breaking Pill to undo a friend’s sealed cultivation, concealing that the friend was Hai Bodong.
• Teng Shan offered three million gold coins and supplied two sets of ingredients for the pill.
• Xiao Jin reviewed the formula, brought out the Myriad Auspicious Cauldron, and began refining while Teng Shan guarded the Alchemy Room.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Ya Fei about her Calamity Poison Body, and Ya Fei understood why her cultivation had risen so quickly.

Xiao Jin refined a sixth-grade Calamity Breaking Pill for Teng Shan, who paid him and asked him to guard the Mittel Family while he was away. After resting, Xiao Jin woke refreshed but wondered whether Ya Fei had shared his bed, then found her and Xiao Yi Xian at the auction house.

• Xiao Yi Xian told Ya Fei how she first met Xiao Jin and how they later got together.
• Xiao Jin emerged from the Alchemy Room and gave Teng Shan the successfully refined Calamity Breaking Pill.
• Teng Shan paid Xiao Jin three and a half million gold coins and asked him to watch over the Mite'er Auction House and Mittel Family during his two-day absence.
• Mite'er Sailuo escorted Xiao Jin, Ya Fei, and Xiao Yi Xian to rooms, where Xiao Jin fell asleep after refining two sixth-grade pills.
• Xiao Jin woke refreshed and wondered whether Ya Fei had been the woman who slept beside him.
• Xiao Jin found Ya Fei giving instructions at the Mite'er Auction House while Xiao Yi Xian studied the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture.

Xiao Jin and Ya Fei discussed her visit to his bed the previous night, while Ya Fei helped Xiao Yi Xian gather ingredients for a poison formula. Their conversation was interrupted when Mu Zhan, the Mu Family’s young patriarch, accused the Mite'er Auction House of selling counterfeit medicine and threatened its staff.

• Xiao Jin privately teased Ya Fei about spending the night in his bed, and she denied giving him another chance.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Ya Fei she had found a potent poison formula, and Ya Fei arranged for the Mite'er Auction House to collect its ingredients.
• A maid reported that Mu Zhan had smashed the auction house’s counter over an antidote pill that failed to cure his brother.
• Mu Zhan slapped a maid and prepared to smash another counter before Ya Fei arrived with Xiao Jin, Xiao Yi Xian, and guards.
• Ya Fei demanded evidence of Mu Zhan’s counterfeit-goods claim, promising compensation if he proved it and consequences if he could not.

Mu Zhan accused the Mite'er Auction House of selling him a fake pill, then used the dispute to lead a raid on the auction house. Xiao Jin stopped the looting and captured Mu Zhan, but Mu Chen arrived with a sneak attack and demanded his son’s release.

• Mu Zhan showed Ya Fei a Mite'er Auction House Pill Bottle, but the appraiser said it could not prove the pill had been fake.
• Mu Zhan ordered his followers to attack the auction house, and they began looting as the guards were overwhelmed and bystanders joined in.
• Xiao Jin sent the Earth Demon Puppet to subdue the looters and seized Mu Zhan by the throat.
• Mu Chen launched a sneak attack on Xiao Jin, who dodged the blow while keeping Mu Zhan in his grasp.
• Mu Chen demanded that Xiao Jin release his son, and Xiao Jin tightened his hold before loosening it and preparing to kill Mu Zhan if needed.
• Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian moved behind Xiao Jin, and Ya Fei told him Mu Chen’s identity and strength.

Xiao Jin forced Mu Chen to surrender his Storage Ring and release Mu Zhan, then dealt with the passersby who had looted the Mite'er Auction House. The Mu family withdrew, while the Mittel Family collected the stolen goods and compensation.

• Xiao Jin dismissed Mu Chen's threats, identified himself as the Mittel Family's son-in-law, and stood with Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and the arriving Mittel elders.
• Mu Chen recognized the danger posed by Xiao Jin and the Earth Demon Puppet, handed over his Storage Ring, and asked Xiao Jin to release Mu Zhan.
• Xiao Jin released Mu Zhan, took his Storage Ring, and ordered Ya Fei to collect the Mu family's guards' Storage Rings as compensation.
• When passersby falsely claimed they had only tried to help, Xiao Jin exposed one looter and threatened the others with his Dou King pressure.
• The terrified passersby admitted their wrongdoing and handed over their Storage Rings.

Xiao Jin demanded five million gold coins from Mu Chen and agreed to settle the dispute with a duel in the sky. As they began fighting above the Imperial Capital, two other powerful figures sensed their auras and flew over to watch.

• Xiao Jin demanded five million gold coins from Mu Chen, who proposed a duel with the Mu Family's payment as the wager.
• Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian warned Xiao Jin about Mu Chen's battle experience, but Xiao Jin reassured them and accepted the match.
• Mu Chen and Xiao Jin flew a thousand meters above the city, where crowds gathered to watch them face off.
• The old man in the imperial palace sensed the unfamiliar aura and flew toward the duel, wondering if something had gone wrong with the day's plan.
• The Dark-Faced Elder sensed Mu Chen's fight and flew over to watch.