Mystic Low-Rank

After fully comprehending the Chaos Origin Cultivation Method, Xiao Yu did not hurry to leave. Although he had no interest in the family's cultivation methods now, since he had come to the Dou Qi Pavilion, he naturally could not leave empty-handed. So, Xiao Yu wandered along this Fire Path. The highest-ranked Dou Qi methods here were only Yellow Rank High-Rank. Looking over the thick crimson wooden doors one by one, Xiao Yu's gaze finally settled on Fire Path Room 43.

Xiao Yu quickly stepped forward and, sure enough, saw a crimson light screen behind the wooden door. Its color was extremely deep, indicating that the red light screen behind this door was the toughest barrier on the Fire Path. Naturally, the Dou Qi method inside was also the strongest!

After examining the red light screen, Xiao Yu could not help shaking his head with a smile. "This really is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. If it can only withstand Nine Stages of Dou Qi, I'm afraid it won't be much to look at!" As he spoke, the Dou Qi within Xiao Yu 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 ahead, breaking all techniques with sheer force!

The howling force of his fist, carrying tremendous power, slammed into the red light screen. The red screen held for only an instant before shattering with a thunderous crash like glass!

Xiao Yu walked in with a calm expression and picked up the dark-red scroll placed in the center of the room. A line of small words was written upon it: Yellow Rank High-Rank Cultivation Method, Flame Burning Art!

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

After obtaining the cultivation method, Xiao Yu did not linger. He walked straight out of the room. An old man stood in the main hall of the Dou Qi Pavilion, one of the Elders guarding it. Xiao Yu could sense the vast fluctuations of Dou Qi emanating from him. He was at least a five-star Da Dou Shi!

When he saw the old man, Xiao Yu handed him the Flame Burning Art scroll. The old man glanced at it, then nodded slightly. "Family cultivation methods may not be taken out of the family. Return the Dou Qi method after one year, and do not damage it!"

Xiao Yu nodded and accepted the scroll the old man handed back. He then 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 comfort him, only to see Xiao Yu wave the cultivation scroll in his hand. When Xiao Zhan saw that it was the Flame Burning Art, he was not too surprised. After all, Xiao Yu's strength far surpassed that of a Dou Zhe. As long as he wanted them, he could obtain every 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.

A strained, unsightly smile tugged at Xiao Zhan's stiff face. "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 Family in the future and live freely and comfortably. Your eldest and second brothers insisted on going out into the world. I originally thought you and Yan'er would leave sooner or later too, but now it seems Heaven wants you two 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 did not end at the Da Dou Shi realm. He still had to become a Dou Ling, Dou Wang, Dou Emperor, and Dou Zong powerhouse—perhaps even a Dou Venerate, Dou Saint, or Dou Emperor. He wanted to stand at the very pinnacle of this continent!

Xiao Yu did not explain further, because only facts could prove everything. Right now, he only wanted to return and carefully study the Chaos Origin Cultivation Method the system had rewarded him with!

After parting from Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yu unexpectedly ran into Xun'er on his way back to his room. Xun'er stood with her hands behind her back, smiling sweetly as she looked at Xiao Yu. "Brother Xiao Yu, did you go to the Dou Qi Pavilion to choose a cultivation method today? Can you let Xun'er have a look?"

Xiao Yu rolled his eyes at Xun'er, then took out the Flame Burning Art beneath her smiling gaze. Xun'er accepted it and glanced at it. "A Yellow Rank High-Rank cultivation method. It truly is the Xiao Family's finest Fire Attribute cultivation method. It seems Brother Xiao Yu has a Fire Attribute constitution!"

"However..." Xun'er's tone shifted as she softly said, "Xun'er has an even better Fire Attribute cultivation method here. This is a Mystic High-Rank cultivation method: Flame Manipulation Art. Xun'er carefully selected this method for you, Brother Xiao Yu, so you don't need to 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 holding a scroll in each hand, Xiao Yu teased her with an indescribable emotion in his voice. "I appreciate Xun'er's kindness, and I won't feel embarrassed. After all, we really are family! But I only chose this Flame Burning Art to conceal myself from others. I have an even better cultivation method here, so..."

The tips of Xun'er's delicate ears suddenly turned bright red. Then, her clear eyes looked toward Xiao Yu as she softly said, "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 taking time to rest, Xiao Yu sat cross-legged and began cultivating the Chaos Origin Cultivation Method. The surging Dou Qi within his body began to circulate. Under the transformation of the Chaos Origin Cultivation Method, his originally milky-white Dou Qi began turning 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 in his body was constantly becoming denser, as though iron were being repeatedly hammered and forged!

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

Xiao Yu's strength finally stopped at the realm of a one-star Dou Zhe. Three hours passed silently. After completely transforming his Dou Qi, Xiao Yu opened his eyes. His handsome face glowed faintly with the luster of warm jade, and his eyes shone brightly, making him look exceptionally spirited. Feeling his fallen realm within his body, Xiao Yu did not panic. "This Chaos Origin Cultivation Method is actually a method that cultivates both the body and the mind. It also has no fixed rank, growing stronger along with my strength. It is somewhat similar to Xiao Yan's Burning Art, but not entirely the same!"

Although 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 Origin Cultivation Method is divided into two volumes. One volume, Hun, tempers the body; one volume, Qing, refines the mind. Based on the host's current strength, the Chaos Origin Cultivation Method's provisional rank: Mystic Low-Rank!"

Hearing the system's explanation, Xiao Yu shook his head and thought, Mystic Low-Rank... Now I really need to think about how to explain this to that girl Xun'er!

Xiao Yu cast aside these chaotic thoughts and continued practicing his Alchemy Skill. Soon, the entire night passed in a hurry.

Early the next morning, Xiao Yu left the family estate and headed to the Market District. After finding Payne, he gave him instructions about the medicinal ingredients he needed, then tossed Payne ten thousand gold coins. The private savings he had accumulated over the years were now nearly exhausted. He could only hope to refine the Snow Jade Spirit Liquid as soon as possible and sell it, which would ease his financial pressure!

Just as Xiao Yu was busy purchasing medicinal ingredients, the system's voice rang out in his mind. Xiao Yu's spirits lifted—another mission had arrived!

"Ding! Next sign-in location: Mitel Grand Auction House! Reward: Earth Low-Rank Dou Technique: Moon Chasing!"