Three days later.
Xiao Chen returned to the Xiao Clan, but instead of going to the main hall, he headed straight for Xiao Xun Er's residence.
Xiao Xun Er lived in a secluded courtyard at the back of the Xiao Clan compound. A few green bamboo stalks grew there, rustling whenever the wind blew.
Xiao Chen pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in. Xiao Xun Er was sitting on a stone bench, an ancient scroll spread out in front of her.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she had run into a difficult problem.
Hearing footsteps, Xiao Xun Er looked up.
When she saw Xiao Chen enter, she froze for a moment. "Young Master Xiao?"
Xiao Xun Er stood, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. "What brings you here?"
"I came to see you."
Xiao Chen walked up to her.
After a moment's silence, Xiao Xun Er invited Xiao Chen to sit on the stone bench. She sat opposite him. "You came at just the right time, Young Master Xiao. I have a few questions I'd like to ask you."
"What questions?"
Xiao Xun Er hesitated before speaking.
"Ever since I took your Quadruple Cultivation Pill, my cultivation speed has certainly increased. But over the past two days, it suddenly slowed down. No matter how I cultivate, I can't seem to make any progress."
Xiao Chen looked at her without saying a word.
Xiao Xun Er continued, "I've tried all sorts of methods, but none of them worked. Do you have any suggestions, Young Master Xiao?"
Xiao Chen fell silent for a moment. "I do have a way."
Xiao Xun Er's eyes lit up. "What way?"
"I can help you break through to Dou Wang in three days."
Xiao Xun Er was stunned. She stared at Xiao