No Need, I Prefer to Make My Own Moves

"Brother, I can cultivate now!"

The moment Xiao Lang opened the door, Xiao Yan rushed in and said excitedly.

"I knew my Xiao Lang's little brother had the potential to become a Dou Emperor!"

Xiao Lang smiled calmly. He had been about to rub Xiao Yan's head, only to realize that Xiao Yan was now just half a head shorter than him. It gave him the feeling of an old father watching his son grow up.

"Achoo!"

Xiao Zhan suddenly sneezed and muttered to himself, "Why do I feel like someone has stolen something from me? How strange."

"Oh, right, this is for you. I picked up something good at the marketplace. It should suit you." Without another word, Xiao Lang handed Xiao Yan the black iron sheet containing the [Sucking Palm].

"Sucking Palm: Mystic Grade low-tier Dou Technique. Once mastered, it can draw in a thousand-jin boulder. When facing an enemy, its fierce suction can forcibly pull the blood from the human body!"

After reading the description of the Sucking Palm, Xiao Yan's eyes widened. The strongest Dou Technique in the Xiao family was only Mystic Grade mid-tier, yet his Third Brother had casually tossed him a Mystic Grade low-tier Dou Technique as though he were throwing away a cabbage.

Third Brother was becoming more and more mysterious.

Xiao Yan sighed inwardly. Still, as long as he knew the other man was his Third Brother, that was enough!

Old Yao had initially wanted to come out and say that it was merely a Mystic Grade low-tier Dou Technique, but when he remembered Xiao Lang's identity, he shut his mouth again.

He still could not afford to offend a Dou Emperor's disciple.

Not to mention that Xiao Lang had given him the Seven Souls Six Spirits Pill, restoring his soul to the Dou Emperor level. With such a great debt of gratitude, he had even less reason to come out and show off.

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the choice. Reward obtained: one level increase, Earth Grade low-tier Dou Technique: Star Absorbing Great Law!"

At the same time, the system's voice rang out in Xiao Lang's mind. Xiao Lang closed his eyes once more and sensed the power of having reached Three-star Dou Master. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

Making choices really was satisfying!

Taking advantage of the moment, Xiao Lang quickly examined the description of the Star Absorbing Great Law.

Star Absorbing Great Law: Earth Grade low-tier Dou Technique. It can unleash powerful suction to draw people over. Once it comes into contact with the opponent, that suction can absorb the opponent's Dou Qi and convert it for one's own use!

Once mastered to the fullest extent, it can even absorb an opponent's Dou Qi from afar and use it for oneself!

"Now this feels good!"

After seeing the description of the Star Absorbing Great Law, Xiao Lang nodded in satisfaction.

With this skill, he could go even further down the path of thumping sticks.

He could directly pull people over, then knock them unconscious with one blow. Wouldn't that let him absorb them however he pleased?

Previously, he had felt that a long stun duration was not particularly useful. Unless someone was far stronger than him, once they were stunned by him, the battle would be over in an instant.

But with the Star Absorbing Great Law, the longer the stun lasted, the more Dou Qi he could absorb!

An essential skill for killing, looting, and growing stronger with every fight!

"Hm? This power... When did this brat become a Dou Master? He has even reached Three-star Dou Master!?"

With the soul perception of a Dou Emperor, Old Yao immediately sensed Xiao Lang's sudden breakthrough. His eyes widened as he stared at Xiao Lang in disbelief.

"What? Three-star Dou Master? Teacher, you didn't see wrong, did you?" Xiao Yan also heard Old Yao's voice and could not help looking at his Third Brother. Once he sensed that powerful aura, he too said in shock, "Third Brother, you're a Three-star Dou Master?"

"Just a Three-star Dou Master. What's so strange about that?"

Xiao Lang looked at Xiao Yan with a calm expression. "Isn't this something anyone with hands can do?"

"..."

Xiao Yan's mouth twitched.

When it came to showing off, his Third Brother really was the best.

At the same time, he became even more determined to cultivate harder and catch up with his Third Brother sooner. Otherwise, if Xiao Lang went out to train as he had three years ago, Xiao Yan would only be able to watch helplessly.

"Alright, now that you can cultivate, make the most of your time. If you need any pills, tell your Third Brother. Money isn't a problem."

Xiao Lang was preparing to head out. Since the Dragon King Plan had already been set in motion, he needed sufficient funds to expand his influence.

And his old flame, Ya Fei, was undoubtedly the ideal choice. He wondered whether she had become even more voluptuous over the past three years.

With a smile on his lips, Xiao Lang headed toward the Temir Auction Family.

"Sigh, judging by that smile, Third Brother is going out to spend money on a date again."

Watching Xiao Lang's retreating figure, Xiao Yan could not help recalling the time when he had been twelve and was taken to pick up a pile of rouge.

Honestly, it was a scene he had dreamed of in his previous life. Still, he should wait until he recovered his strength first. He had no desire to become a wastrel in such a magnificent world.

"Third Brother, wait! There's something I want to tell you."

Xiao Yan suddenly remembered that he wanted to tell his Third Brother about Old Yao. But before he could say anything, he had been distracted by the Mystic Grade Dou Technique and had nearly forgotten all about it.

"There's no need to say it. Everyone has their own secrets. I only need to know that you are my little brother." Of course Xiao Lang knew what Xiao Yan wanted to say. Without looking back, he raised a hand and waved it.

"Third Brother..."

Looking at Xiao Lang's upright back, Xiao Yan no longer felt conflicted. He revealed a carefree smile and muttered, "That's right. I only need to know that you are my Third Brother."

"You two brothers really are alike." Old Yao emerged at that moment. Looking at Xiao Lang's back, he shook his head and sighed inwardly, He truly is a mysterious fellow. No wonder he could become a Dou Emperor's disciple.

"Of course. We're real brothers, so naturally we look alike." Xiao Yan smiled, seemingly pleased to hear others compare him with Xiao Lang.

"Hurry up and cultivate. Catching up to your Third Brother will not be easy." Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Old Yao could not help speaking up.

Still, he was deeply satisfied with the disciple before him. Yet as though he had recalled something, an imperceptible trace of gloom flashed through his eyes.

Mite'er Auction House.

Ya Fei's private chamber.

"It has been three years. Miss, it is time for you to return. The contributions you have made over the past few years are more than enough to prove yourself. This tiny Wutan City simply cannot bring out your full abilities."

An old man looked at the alluring figure before him. He did not dare let even the slightest improper thought arise, and spoke with utmost respect.

After all, in just ten short years, the woman before him had brought the family hundreds of millions in revenue!

Three years ago, she should have been transferred from this tiny Wutan City to a larger, broader stage. Yet she insisted on staying, and those above could do nothing about it. Ya Fei's achievements were simply too great for them to ignore.

"Uncle Fu, there is no need to persuade me. If I wanted to leave, I would have done so long ago. But he has not left, so I will remain here, because he still needs me."

As Ya Fei spoke, the image of a young man dressed in a black suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses surfaced in her mind. Whenever he saw her, he never concealed his greed for her, and would even take the initiative to take advantage of her. Yet whenever she thought he would go further, he would stop, then seriously begin discussing business with her.

He simply would not fall for her seduction. Whatever the price was, that was the price. He never let her gain the slightest advantage, while she had instead allowed him to take advantage of her for free.

But Ya Fei did not mind. As long as she could make enough money to prove herself to the family, that was enough. Yet when the day truly came that she had proven herself and had to leave this place, she thought of that man who called himself a refined scoundrel, and reluctance rose in her heart.

Even she had not expected that she would fall for a man so much younger than herself.

"Miss, he's here."

At that moment, a maid hurriedly rushed in and spoke to the seductive figure standing by the window.

"I'll go down right away!"

The gloom in Ya Fei's eyes immediately brightened. Her rosy lips curved into a tempting smile as she thought, You finally came back.

"No need. I prefer to make my own moves."

At that moment, Xiao Lang, dressed in his signature outfit for going out, walked in.