Xuan Tier Low-Grade

After fully comprehending the Chaos Cultivation Source Method, Xiao Yu did not rush to leave. Although he had little interest in the clan's cultivation methods now, since he had come to the Dou Qi Pavilion, he naturally could not leave empty-handed. Thus, Xiao Yu wandered along this Fire Path. The highest-grade Dou Qi methods here were only Yellow Tier High-Grade. As he looked over the thick crimson wooden doors one by one, his gaze finally settled on Room Number Forty-Three of the Fire Path.

Xiao Yu strode over and, sure enough, saw a deep crimson light barrier behind the wooden door. Its dark color signified that it was the sturdiest barrier on the Fire Path. Naturally, the Dou Qi method inside was the strongest as well!

After examining the crimson light barrier, Xiao Yu could not help shaking his head with a smile. "This is rather like bullying the weak. If it can only defend against nine-stage Dou Qi, I'm afraid it won't be much to look at!" As he spoke, the Dou Qi within him began circulating rapidly.

Suddenly, Xiao Yu's gaze sharpened. His right hand clenched into a fist as vast Dou Qi coiled around it, and he threw a punch straight forward, breaking all methods with sheer force!

The howling fist wind, carrying immense power, crashed into the crimson light barrier. The barrier held for only an instant before shattering with a boom like glass!

Xiao Yu walked in without changing expression and picked up the dark-red scroll placed in the center of the room. A line of small words was written on it: Yellow Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method, Refining Fire Burn!

Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. At least I now have a Dou Qi method to use as a cover!"

Having obtained the cultivation method, Xiao Yu did not linger. He left the room directly. An elderly man stood in the main hall of the Dou Qi Pavilion, one of the elders guarding the pavilion. Xiao Yu could sense the vast fluctuations of Dou Qi emanating from him. He was at least a Five-Star Da Dou Shi!

Upon seeing the elder, Xiao Yu handed him the scroll for Refining Fire Burn. The elder glanced at it and nodded slightly. "Clan cultivation methods may not be taken out of the clan. Return the Dou Qi method after one year, and do not allow it to be damaged!"

Xiao Yu nodded, accepted the scroll the elder handed back, and walked straight out of the Dou Qi Pavilion. Xiao Zhan was still waiting outside. Seeing Xiao Yu emerge, he was about to step forward and offer some consolation, but then he saw Xiao Yu wave the cultivation scroll in his hand. When Xiao Zhan saw it was Refining Fire Burn, he was not particularly surprised. Xiao Yu's strength far exceeded that of a Dou Zhe; if he wanted, he could obtain any cultivation method on the Fire Path!

"Father, don't worry. I won't be discouraged by this. I've never believed in fate!" Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Xiao Zhan's somewhat stiff face forced out a strained smile. "Yu'er, there's no need to worry too much. Isn't your father a Da Dou Shi as well? At worst, you can become an elder of the Xiao Clan in the future and live freely and comfortably. Your eldest and second brothers insisted on going out. I originally thought you and Yan'er would leave sooner or later too, but now it seems Heaven wants you to stay and keep this old father company, haha!"

Xiao Yu knew his father was trying to comfort him. Only by breaking through to Da Dou Shi could he make Xiao Zhan believe that his talent was not limited to the Da Dou Shi realm. He still had to become a Dou Ling, a Dou Wang, a Dou Emperor, a Dou Zong expert, even a Dou Zun, a Dou Saint, and a Dou Di. He wanted to stand at the very pinnacle of this continent!

Xiao Yu did not explain much, because only facts could prove everything. Right now, he only wanted to return and carefully study the Chaos Cultivation Source Method rewarded by the system!

After parting with Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yu unexpectedly ran into Xun Er on his way back to his room. With her hands behind her back, Xun Er looked at him with a charming smile and said, "Brother Xiao Yu, did you go to the Dou Qi Pavilion to choose a cultivation method today? Could you let Xun Er have a look?"

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes at Xun Er, then took out Refining Fire Burn beneath her smiling gaze. Xun Er accepted it and gave it a glance. "A Yellow Tier High-Grade cultivation method. It truly is the Xiao Clan's best fire-attribute cultivation method. It seems Brother Xiao Yu has a fire-attribute constitution!"

"However..." Xun Er's tone shifted as she said softly, "Xun Er has a better fire-attribute cultivation method here. This is a Xuan Tier High-Grade cultivation method: Playful Flame Art. Xun Er carefully chose this method for you, so Brother Xiao Yu needn't feel embarrassed. We... we're family, after all!"

With a slight flick of Xun Er's slender finger, an ancient fire-jade-colored scroll appeared in her hand!

Looking at Xun Er, who held a scroll in each hand, Xiao Yu teased her with an inexplicable hint of emotion. "I appreciate Xun Er's kindness, and I won't feel embarrassed. We really are family, after all! But I only chose this Refining Fire Burn as a cover. I have a better cultivation method myself, so..."

The tips of Xun Er's delicate ears suddenly turned scarlet. Then, her limpid eyes looked toward Xiao Yu as she said softly, "Honestly, I don't know what to do with you. I'll believe you for now!"

Only after Xiao Yu persuaded her did Xun Er put the cultivation method away. Since he had run into Xun Er, Xiao Yu was in no hurry to return. He spent the entire afternoon strolling around the back mountain with her, only returning to his room at dusk.

Without even resting, Xiao Yu sat cross-legged and began cultivating the Chaos Cultivation Source Method. The Dou Qi surging within him began to circulate. Under the conversion of the Chaos Cultivation Source Method, his originally milky-white Dou Qi gradually became somewhat transparent. The Dou Qi transformed into pure energy and was continuously compressed. Xiao Yu could not sense the changes in the outside world at this moment. He only felt that the Dou Qi within him was becoming increasingly solid, as though it were iron being forged through constant hammering and tempering!

Yet Xiao Yu did not know that his original Four-star Dou Zhe strength was slowly declining—four stars, three stars, two stars, one star!

Xiao Yu's strength finally stopped at the One-star Dou Zhe realm. Three hours passed quietly, and after completely converting his Dou Qi, Xiao Yu opened his eyes. A faint, warm jade-like glow shone on his handsome face, while his eyes were bright and spirited. Feeling his regressed strength, Xiao Yu did not panic. "This Chaos Cultivation Source Method is actually a method that cultivates both internally and externally. It also has no fixed grade, growing stronger along with one's strength. It's somewhat similar to Xiao Yan's Fen Jue, but not entirely the same!"

Though he had fallen back to the strength of a One-star Dou Zhe, only he knew that he was stronger now than when he had been a Four-star Dou Zhe!

Ding! The Chaos Cultivation Source Method consists of two volumes. One is Turbid, for body refinement; one is Clear, for spirit refinement. Based on the host's current strength, the Chaos Cultivation Source Method's provisional grade: Xuan Tier Low-Grade!

Hearing the system's explanation, Xiao Yu shook his head and thought to himself, Xuan Tier Low-Grade... Now I really need to think about how to explain this to that girl Xun Er!

Casting aside those tangled thoughts, Xiao Yu continued practicing his alchemy. Before long, the entire night passed in a rush.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yu left the clan for the marketplace. After finding Pei En, he gave him instructions regarding the medicinal ingredients he needed, then tossed Pei En ten thousand Gold Coins. The private savings he had accumulated over the years had now been spent clean, so he could only hope to refine the Snow Jade Spirit Liquid as soon as possible and sell it, easing his financial pressure!

Just as Xiao Yu was busy purchasing medicinal ingredients, the system's voice sounded in his mind. His spirits immediately rose—another mission had arrived!

Ding! Next sign-in location: Mittel Grand Auction House! Reward: Earth Tier Low-Grade Dou Technique: Moon Chase!