Heaven-Rank Dou Technique! Is Xiao Chen a Tier 7 Alchemist?

[Xiao Yan obtained a High Xuan-Rank Dou Technique; the host received doubled feedback.]

[Calculating feedback...]

[Congratulations, host, for obtaining: Low Heaven-Rank Dou Technique, Huangquan Finger.]

Xiao Chen looked at the prompt on the system panel, a smile appearing on his face.

A Low Heaven-Rank Dou Technique.

Huangquan Finger.

He closed his eyes, and the cultivation method for the Huangquan Finger surfaced in his mind.

A Heaven-Rank Dou Technique possessed terrifying power.

With one finger, one could sever the Yellow Springs.

Xiao Chen opened his eyes, a glint flashing through them.

He rose to his feet and walked into the courtyard.

He circulated the Dou Qi within his body, raised his right hand, and extended his index finger.

A faint yellow glow gathered at his fingertip.

The light grew brighter and brighter, radiating a heart-palpitating aura.

Xiao Chen pointed forward, and the yellow light shot from his fingertip, striking a stone table in the courtyard.

"Crack."

The stone table shattered instantly, turning into dust.

Xiao Chen looked at the shattered stones scattered across the ground, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

The Huangquan Finger truly possessed terrifying power.

That had merely been a casual strike, yet it already carried such force.

If he attacked with his full strength, its power would likely be even more astonishing.

Xiao Chen lowered his hand and considered his next plan.

Xiao Yan was still cultivating in the back mountain. Though Yao Lao was guiding him and his strength had improved quickly,

cultivation alone was not enough.

He needed to take him to the Magical Beast Mountain Range for some experience.

He would break through through actual combat.

There were many opportunities within the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Perhaps Xiao Yan might encounter some fortuitous opportunity.

If Xiao Yan gained an opportunity, Xiao Chen could also receive doubled feedback.

He turned and left the courtyard, heading toward the back mountain.

Back mountain.

Xiao Yan sat cross-legged atop a large boulder, his hands resting on his knees and his eyes closed.

The Dou Qi within his body circulated slowly along its prescribed route.

Yao Lao floated beside him, watching Xiao Yan cultivate and nodding in satisfaction.

"Not bad. Your cultivation progress has been very fast recently," Yao Lao said.

Xiao Yan opened his eyes and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"It is all thanks to your excellent guidance, Teacher."

Yao Lao waved a hand. "Stop flattering me."

Xiao Yan smiled.

Yao Lao looked at him and continued, "Your third brother has truly treated you well."

"He gave you a High Xuan-Rank Dou Technique just like that, without the slightest reluctance."

Xiao Yan nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"Third Brother has indeed been very good to me."

"Since childhood, in the entire Xiao Clan, aside from Father and Xun'er, only Third Brother has treated me the best."

Yao Lao fell silent for a moment upon hearing that.

"I find your third brother increasingly impossible to fathom."

"At his age, he has actually become a Tier 7 Alchemist."

Xiao Yan froze. "Teacher, what did you say? A Tier 7 Alchemist?"

"You did not know?" Yao Lao looked at him.

Xiao Yan shook his head.

"Your third brother is the Tier 7 Alchemist whom everyone in the Jia Ma Empire has been talking about lately."

"At the Auction in the Imperial Capital, he took out a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, a Pozong Pill, and sold it for the sky-high price of fifty million gold coins."

Xiao Yan was completely stunned.

A Tier 7 Alchemist.

His third brother was actually a Tier 7 Alchemist.

He had only known that Xiao Chen was extremely powerful and could produce all kinds of precious pills and Dou Techniques.

But he had never imagined that Xiao Chen was actually a Tier 7 Alchemist.

Even Gu He, the strongest alchemist in the entire Jia Ma Empire, was merely a Tier 6 Alchemist.

Yet his third brother was Tier 7.

"Teacher, are you certain?" Xiao Yan's voice trembled slightly.

"Certain," Yao Lao said. "Though I am only a wisp of a remnant soul, I still possess this much discernment."

"The grade and quality of the pills your third brother produced could absolutely not have been refined by an ordinary person."

Xiao Yan took a deep breath and suppressed the shock in his heart.

"Xiao Yan, your third brother truly is not simple," Yao Lao said.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to continue cultivating, he heard footsteps behind him.

He turned and saw Xiao Chen walking over.

"Third Brother?" Xiao Yan hurriedly rose to his feet.

Xiao Chen walked up to him and gave him a glance.

"How has your cultivation been going?"

"Not bad," Xiao Yan said.

Xiao Chen nodded. "Come with me to the Magical Beast Mountain Range tomorrow."

Xiao Yan froze. "The Magical Beast Mountain Range?"

"I am taking you there to gain experience," Xiao Chen said. "Breaking through in actual combat is much faster than burying your head in bitter cultivation."

Excitement flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes upon hearing that.

The Magical Beast Mountain Range was one of the most dangerous places in the Jia Ma Empire.

Magical beasts roamed freely within it, and dangers lurked everywhere.

But likewise, it also contained countless opportunities.

"Third Brother, when are we leaving?" Xiao Yan asked.

"Tomorrow morning," Xiao Chen said. "Make your preparations."

Xiao Yan nodded.

Xiao Chen patted his shoulder, turned, and left the back mountain.

Xiao Yan remained where he was, watching Xiao Chen's departing figure with gratitude filling his eyes.

Third Brother truly treated him well.

Yao Lao's voice came from the ring. "Xiao Yan, your third brother is right."

"Breaking through in actual combat does indeed bring faster progress than blindly cultivating."

"Besides, with him protecting you at your side, there is no need to worry about safety. If necessary, your teacher will act as well."

Xiao Yan nodded. "Yes, Teacher."

"Go on, make your preparations properly," Yao Lao said.

Xiao Yan answered and turned toward his residence.

After leaving the back mountain, Xiao Chen returned to his own courtyard.

The moment he entered, he saw a figure standing there.

It was Xiao Xun'er.

She wore a light green dress today, her jet-black hair draped over her shoulders.

When she saw Xiao Chen return, Xiao Xun'er walked up to him.

"Xiao Chen, you're back."

Xiao Chen nodded. "What is it?"

"I have been waiting here for you for a while," Xiao Xun'er said.

"What is it?"

Xiao Xun'er looked at him and said, "I heard that a Tier 7 Alchemist has appeared in the Jia Ma Empire."

"At the Auction, he even brought out a Pozong Pill."

Xiao Chen looked at her without speaking.

"Xiao Chen, do you know about this? You went to the Imperial Capital the day before yesterday, didn't you? Did you see that Tier 7 Alchemist?" Xiao Xun'er asked.

Xiao Chen waved a hand. "I do not know."

Xiao Xun'er looked at him, a trace of confusion flashing through her eyes.

She always felt that Xiao Chen knew something.

But since Xiao Chen would not say, she could not press him further.

"I see," Xiao Xun'er said. "Then forget it."

Xiao Chen pushed open the door and entered the room.

Xiao Xun'er stood in the courtyard, looking at the tightly shut door as a complicated expression flashed through her eyes.

She turned and left the Side Courtyard.

Xiao Xun'er returned to her residence, pushed open the door, and entered.

The room was quiet.

Just as she sat down, a figure emerged from the corner.

It was an old man with graying hair and a gaunt face.

He wore a black robe, and his aura was restrained.

Ling Ying.

The Ancient Clan's only Dou Emperor expert.

"Young Lady." Ling Ying cupped his hands.

Xiao Xun'er looked at him. "Did you find out?"

Ling Ying nodded. "I did."

"The Tier 7 Alchemist who recently appeared in the Jia Ma Empire was not an expert who came from elsewhere on the continent. It was Xiao Chen."

Xiao Xun'er's expression changed slightly upon hearing that.

Although she had suspected it, hearing it with her own ears still shocked her.

A Tier 7 Alchemist.

There was not a single one in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Xiao Chen was actually a Tier 7 Alchemist?