Encounter

Stepping out of his room, Xiao Jie happened to run into his parents at home, so he took out the Qi Recovery Pills and Rejuvenation Pills he had refined and gave them two bottles each.

"Father, Mother, these are pills I just refined. They are Grade One Qi Recovery Pills and Rejuvenation Pills; you both know their effects."

"What?! Jie'er, you refined these? Good, good, good! Your father is truly overjoyed. I never expected our family to produce a noble Alchemist. With your talent for refining Grade One pills at your age, you will be at least a Grade Four or even a Grade Five Alchemist in the future!"

"Look at you, getting all worked up. Do you have any dignity left as a father? Child, don't mind your father; he's just making a fuss like a child. It's only natural that our son has such outstanding cultivation talent and strong aptitude for alchemy," Mother said with a smile.

Watching his parents' happy expressions, a smile also appeared on Xiao Jie's face. Although his parents in this life were not powerful, their care and love for him were genuine, which made Xiao Jie cherish them deeply.

"Father, Mother, I'm heading out now. I've been cultivating for several days and I'm tired, so I'm going out for a stroll."

"Go ahead, Jie'er. Here is fifty thousand gold coins; take them for your use. It's all I have on me. I know that alchemy is very expensive, and your father will do his best to support you."

"No need, Father. I have been taken as a disciple by a high-level Alchemist, so I am not lacking in funds. Besides, I can refine Grade One pills now and sell them for money. You two should just enjoy your lives, or perhaps give me a younger brother or sister. I will be leaving for training before long, so I want someone to keep you company in my stead."

"Take it. This is just a small token of our love as parents. It may not be much, but it is all we can offer."

"Yes."

Xiao Jie silently accepted the gold card from his father and tucked it into his storage ring.

"Then I shall be off."

"Go, child, but be careful, you hear? Don't go looking for trouble with others."

"I understand."

By now, Xiao Jie had arrived at the largest market in Wutan City. Walking and looking around, he thought about how he had been in this world for over eight years and had barely explored the city, causing him to smile. In the end, he still preferred power above all else.

Xiao Jie wandered through the market, stopping to watch acrobats perform, browsing goods at small stalls, or tasting street food. By evening, as he was walking, he suddenly spotted Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er walking toward him.

"Cousin Xiao Yan and Cousin Xun'er are also out enjoying the market?"

Xiao Jie spoke up.

"Yes, Cousin Xiao Jie. Are you here to enjoy the market too? It's so hard to see you! Aside from cultivation, one can barely catch a glimpse of you all day."

Xiao Xun'er was the first to speak.

"Indeed, one cannot cultivate forever, so I came out to relax today and take a look at Wutan City. I've grown this old and have never really explored it."

"So that's it. Cousin Xiao Jie, you really are a cultivation maniac. Even I find it exhausting trying to keep up with you."

"Haha, Cousin Xiao Yan, your talent is plain for all to see. I'm sure you'll catch up to me soon. I won't disturb your time together; I've seen enough and should be heading back."

Xiao Jie's words caused Xiao Xun'er to lower her head slightly, her ears turning a faint red.

"Alright, I'll be going now. Cousin Xiao Yan, Cousin Xun'er, see you later."

With that, Xiao Jie brushed past them and left. Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er watched his retreating figure.

"Cousin Xiao Jie isn't as aloof or unapproachable as the rumors say."

"Haha, that's true. It's just that in these past few years, the number of times we've met and spoken can be counted on one hand. I wonder what stage of Dou Disciple he is at now? During the last test, he was already at the ninth stage. I wonder if he has broken through to become a Dou Practitioner yet. I really need to cultivate harder."

Watching Xiao Yan's determined expression, Xiao Xun'er felt her previous worries vanish completely. She had already sensed that Xiao Jie had become a Dou Practitioner. She hadn't expected such a talented individual to emerge from the declining Xiao Clan, but her Brother Xiao Yan was not inferior, was he? Thinking this, she followed up on Xiao Yan's words.

"That's hard to say, perhaps he is close to a breakthrough. Brother Xiao Yan, you must work hard too! In my eyes, you are no worse than anyone else."

"Don't worry, Sister Xun'er. I am also close to breaking through the seventh stage of Dou Disciple. I will definitely catch up to him and surpass him."

"Mm, I believe in Brother Xiao Yan the most."

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