Replication Plan

Xiao Lei was not worried about Otto failing to collect poison-attribute cultivation methods and Dou Techniques; with the channels of the Alchemist Guild, the latter could certainly trade for them.

It was only a matter of whether the other party was willing to spend the time.

However, it seemed Otto was quite motivated to ensure Xiao Lei could serve as an honorary elder.

That was exactly how it should be!

As for why he did not seek out the Mite'er Family, the main reason was that Ya Fei's status within the family at this time was not high, and her utility was certainly far inferior to that of the Alchemist Guild.

By the time he left the Alchemist Guild, it was already afternoon. Xiao Lei prepared to meet up with Xiao Yi Xian first, then find a suitable place to stay.

Black Rock City was vast, but Xiao Lei's soul perception was not weak, and he quickly located Xiao Yi Xian.

The latter was currently haggling with a stall owner.

"This is a Rank 2 Monster Core, worth at least several thousand gold coins. My asking price of three thousand is already very low; if you keep haggling, little girl, how am I supposed to make a profit!"

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's enamored expression, the owner felt he had her figured out.

Xiao Yi Xian possessed the innate Woe Poison Body, and poison attributes held a natural attraction for her, so the moment she saw this poison-attribute Monster Core, she wanted to swallow it.

But she did not have that much money. Although being a physician was a lucrative profession, Xiao Yi Xian always provided free treatment, so...

"This Monster Core of yours is clearly smaller than a standard one; how can you sell it for the same price?"

"You can't say it like that. They are both Rank 2 Monster Cores, so what is the difference? Haven't you heard that the best things come in small packages!"

The owner was not in a hurry, spouting a string of crooked logic.

"If I am not mistaken, this Monster Core should be from a Swamp Lizard!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Xiao Yi Xian quickly turned her head and saw Xiao Lei walking over slowly, dressed in his alchemist robes.

"Xiao Lei, did you pass the assessment?"

Looking at the magnificent robes Xiao Lei wore, Xiao Yi Xian made a guess.

"Master Alchemist!"

Upon seeing Xiao Lei, the previously cunning owner immediately changed his expression, smiling obsequiously at him.

The surrounding crowd also looked over upon seeing Xiao Lei's attire. Although Black Rock City did not lack alchemists like Wutan City, a Rank 2 alchemist was still considered rare, and their status was so noble that they were hard to encounter.

Let alone the fact that they could run into one on the street and actually get a good look at him.

"Master has a discerning eye; this is indeed a Swamp Lizard Monster Core, but..."

When it came to knowledge of Monster Cores, alchemists were naturally the best. The owner, who had been extremely confident when facing Xiao Yi Xian, suddenly lost his nerve when facing Xiao Lei.

"The Swamp Lizard is small in size and its strength is much weaker than an ordinary Rank 2 magical beast. The value of its Monster Core is at most around eighteen hundred gold coins. Don't you agree, boss?"

The value of a Monster Core was not determined solely by its rank; otherwise, could the Monster Core of a Rank 2 ant be compared to that of a Rank 2 rhinoceros?

Hearing this, the owner stopped arguing immediately. In the owner's eyes, continuing to debate with an alchemist in front of so many people would be a slap in the face to Xiao Lei.

The owner did not have the guts to offend an alchemist.

"Master is absolutely right. If you want it, I will sell it to you for eighteen hundred!"

The identity of an alchemist was truly useful!

Xiao Lei could not help but sigh. One's cultivation level was usually not apparent, and as long as the gap was not too large, people did not care much, but alchemists were different.

Even Dou Grandmasters like Jia Liebi would not dare to treat a Rank 1 alchemist like Liu Xi casually!

"Check out!"

Xiao Lei tossed out his purple-gold card and bought the Monster Core without hesitation.

Having raided the cave in Green Mountain Town and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, his current net worth was quite substantial.

"Thinking of sneaking a snack again? Wasn't your poison dosage for the recent period already set?"

Although he said that, Xiao Lei still handed the purchased Monster Core directly to Xiao Yi Xian.

This little glutton consumed poison just like an ordinary person ate meals, and she had quite an appetite, too.

"I feel like my poison dosage can still be increased. Haven't we been testing the appropriate amount lately? I felt that the amount I took before was still not my limit!"

Xiao Yi Xian stuck out her tongue in embarrassment!

"But this alchemist robe of yours is really handsome!"

Xiao Yi Xian looked at the alchemist robes on Xiao Lei with envy; this was her dream!

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's reaction, Xiao Lei had no choice. He did have some ideas that might allow Xiao Yi Xian to possess alchemy abilities, but not now!

"Could it be because it's worn by a handsome alchemist like me?"

To prevent Xiao Yi Xian from feeling sad, Xiao Lei was forced to make a joke; it was definitely not because he was vain!

"Tch, conceited!"

Leaving the street, Xiao Lei and Xiao Yi Xian found a suitable inn and checked in.

Then, Xiao Lei began his daily routine of feeding medicine to Xiao Yi Xian.

"Come, open your mouth!"

Xiao Lei channeled the Poison Vine Fire in his hand, then used his soul power to draw out the swirling toxic energy within and sent it toward Xiao Yi Xian.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian circulated her Dou Qi while opening her mouth, swallowing all the toxic energy Xiao Lei had sent her.

The Rank 2 Magical Beast Core she had bought earlier today had already been consumed by her.

"The Dou Practitioner stage is the fastest phase of progress among all realms; the Dou Disciple stage is actually slower by comparison. Just stay in this inn for this week and properly digest the toxic energy."

"Once you finish this, you should be able to reach the high-level Dou Practitioner stage. By then, you should also be able to obtain the poison-attribute cultivation technique you need!"

Xiao Lei saying they would leave in a week wasn't just to put pressure on Otto; he had been out for quite some time, and the recruitment for Jia Nan Academy was likely about to begin.

It wasn't that Xiao Lei was interested in the cultivation environment of Jia Nan Academy, but rather that the academy possessed Su Qian, the most suitable target for him to copy a Dou Ancestor.

Just imagine, even if he were constantly watched by an outstanding student of his own academy, the other party wouldn't dare lay a hand on him. Xiao Lei only needed to improve his cultivation as much as possible before then to reduce the time required for copying.

Furthermore, Jia Nan Academy also had Hu Gan, a target at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm. If Xiao Lei's copying plan in the Jia Ma Empire didn't go smoothly, he could keep him as a backup.

After all, the only peak Dou Emperor in the Jia Ma Empire was Jia Xingtian, and he had no connection to him. Xiao Lei did not doubt for a second that if he kept staring at the man, it would provoke him into attacking.

As for reaching the Dou Emperor realm, there would be an excellent opportunity in the Magical Beast Mountain Range in a while. After the peak battle between Yun Yun and the Amethyst Winged Lion King, there would be a recovery period of several days where she would be at her weakest!

When that time came, Xiao Lei only needed to find an opportunity to get there before Xiao Yan and intercept Yun Yun.

Once she was unconscious and unable to use her Dou Qi, wouldn't Xiao Lei be able to do whatever he...

Cough! Cough!

Pah! Pah!

I mean, he could copy her as many times as he wanted!

He could fleece Yun Yun until she was completely bald!

At this moment, on a mountain peak of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun was listening to Gu He across from her as he described the medicinal pills he had recently refined for Nalan Yanran.

"Purple Spirit Crystal! It seems I must make a trip to the Magical Beast Mountain Range!"

Although the Amethyst Winged Lion King was also a Dou Emperor, Yun Yun did not show the slightest intention of retreating. For the sake of her precious disciple, she was willing to take this risk!