Snow Jade Spirit Liquid

"Whoever dares touch our Fourth Young Master on Xiao Family territory, come up and try!" Payne said with a fierce expression.

Galeo's subordinates immediately looked at one another, not daring to take a single step forward. Galeo's expression also turned ugly. He shot his men a vicious glare and cursed inwardly, "What a bunch of useless trash!"

But he could not defeat Xiao Yu himself, so he could only suppress his anger and prepare to leave with his men. At that moment, Xiao Yu suddenly said from behind him, "What? Young Master Galeo, aren't you going to keep wandering around here with your lackeys?"

Galeo was so angry he nearly spat blood. After shooting Xiao Yu a cold glance, he quickly squeezed through the crowd and left.

Watching Galeo depart, Payne bowed to Xiao Yu. "Fourth Young Master, I found the first-tier Wood-type Magic Core you wanted. It came from a Wood Fox magical beast!"

Payne took an emerald-green magic crystal from his robes. A pale green glow refracted from within it, and Xiao Yu could sense the violent power contained inside. It truly was a Magic Core produced by a first-tier Wood Fox magical beast!

"Thank you, Uncle Payne!" Xiao Yu accepted the Wood Fox's Magic Core, then pulled out a pouch of gold coins and tossed it to Payne. "Uncle Payne, take these gold coins as my treat for the Xiao Family brothers to have some drinks. Don't refuse!"

Payne had originally not intended to accept the Fourth Young Master's money, but Xiao Yu had worded it so flawlessly that Payne could only take it. He sighed inwardly, With the Fourth Young Master's temperament, if he could lead the Xiao Family, then not to mention Wutan City—even the entire Jia Ma Empire might have a place for the Xiao Family!

But Payne immediately shook his head again. With the Fourth Young Master's talent, how could he possibly remain in a tiny place like Wutan City? The Xiao Family was truly fortunate to have Xiao Yu!

After wandering around with Xun'er for an entire day, Xiao Yu was somewhat tired. He said to Payne, "Uncle Payne, we'll head back first!"

Payne hurriedly nodded. "All right, Fourth Young Master. Miss Xun'er, take care!"

Xiao Yu and Xun'er nodded slightly before leaving the Market District together and heading toward the family estate.

Payne weighed the small pouch in his hand. There had to be at least five hundred gold coins in it, while buying the Wood Fox's Magic Core had only cost four hundred. Payne could not help clicking his tongue. "The Fourth Young Master really is generous!"

Payne waved his hand. "The Fourth Young Master is treating us to drinks today!" His men immediately burst into cheers!

Xiao Yu and Xun'er, who had not gone far, naturally heard Payne's voice. Xun'er whispered, "Uncle Payne is quite interesting."

Xiao Yu smiled faintly as well. "My father's judgment of people can't be wrong."

The two strolled leisurely all the way to the family gates. A group of Xiao Family disciples watched Xiao Yu spend the whole day wandering around outside with the goddess of their dreams, and the jealousy in their eyes was especially obvious. Yet there was nothing they could do!

The moment they entered the estate, Xiao Yu and Xun'er ran into Xiao Yan. Seeing that Xiao Yan had regained his confidence, Xiao Yu knew that Yao Lao had awakened!

"Brother Yu, um... I, I want..." Xiao Yan scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Third Brother wants to borrow money?" Xiao Yu asked.

Xiao Yan looked a little stunned. "How did you know?"

Xiao Yu chuckled. "Does Third Brother have something else to ask?"

"No, no!" Xiao Yan shook his head.

Xiao Yu took out a Gold-patterned Card. "There are two thousand gold coins on this. Is that enough?"

Xiao Yan hurriedly nodded. "Enough, that's enough!"

Although Xiao Yan felt embarrassed, he had no choice if he wanted to grow stronger. With two thousand gold coins, plus the money he had saved himself, it should be enough to buy two portions of the medicinal ingredients his teacher needed, Xiao Yan thought.

At that moment, a guard came over to Xiao Yu and said, "Fourth Young Master, the Clan Leader wants you to go over now."

Although Xiao Yu did not know why his father wanted to see him, he immediately followed the guard to the Xiao Family study. Xiao Yan went out to buy medicinal ingredients, while Xun'er returned to her own Courtyard.

When Xiao Yu pushed open the study door, he saw that aside from his father, Xiao Zhan, the three Elders were also present!

When they saw Xiao Yu enter, the three Elders all had complicated looks in their eyes. Xiao Zhan, however, smiled warmly and said, "Yu'er, you're here. Sit down. Your father has something to discuss with you!"

Xiao Yu nodded and sat down in a nearby chair. Xiao Zhan then said, "Yu'er, you have now reached the strength of a Four-star Dou Zhe. Originally, the family's Dou Qi Pavilion could only be opened after the Coming of Age Ceremony. However, since you have long since broken through to the Dou Zhe realm, after discussing it with the three Elders, we have decided to open the Dou Qi Pavilion for you once. What do you think?"

Xiao Yu gave the three scheming Elders seated to one side a strange look and thought, Could they really be this kindhearted?

When the three Elders heard Xiao Zhan's cheerful tone, their faces immediately darkened. They could not help cursing inwardly, Wasn't it because you, the Clan Leader, used your authority to pressure us into agreeing? Of course, Xiao Yu's strength was equally important!

The Grand Elder stroked his grayish-white beard and said, "Xiao Yu, your strength is beyond question. Although there are still two years before the Coming of Age Ceremony, the family does not blindly adhere to rules. The Dou Qi Pavilion will open tomorrow. Remember to go early and choose a Dou Qi cultivation technique that suits you!"

Xiao Zhan nodded as well. "That's right. Yu'er, go back early and make your preparations."

Xiao Yu nodded. Without saying more, he turned and left.

After returning to his room, Xiao Yu did not think about choosing a cultivation technique at the Dou Qi Pavilion tomorrow. Instead, he focused all his attention on the half-volume of the Pill Codex that he had yet to claim in his mind.

Xiao Yu sat cross-legged on his bed, called up the system, and selected the reward. The half-volume of the Pill Codex transformed into specks of golden light that scattered into Xiao Yu's mind. Before he could react, a dull pain suddenly struck his head, followed by an immense flood of knowledge pouring into his mind.

"Ugh!" Xiao Yu let out a muffled groan. Cold sweat covered his body, and veins bulged on his neck. The half-volume of the Pill Codex contained an enormous amount of information. Only after more than ten minutes did the pain slowly begin to fade!

Huff!

Xiao Yu let out a long breath of foul air, calmed his mind, and began integrating the contents of the Pill Codex. Before long, he had memorized everything in the half-volume of the Pill Codex.

When he opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashed through them. "The contents of this Pill Codex really are comprehensive. It not only records many pills and their refining methods, but even shows the scenes of refining them. It's practically teaching you alchemy step by step!"

Very quickly, Xiao Yu found a medicinal pill called Snow Jade Spirit Liquid in his memories. Snow Jade Spirit Liquid was made by extracting and merging the essences of various spiritual herbs, then refining them together with a first-tier Wood-type Magic Core. It contained vast amounts of pure energy and was an excellent medicinal pill for cultivating Dou Qi.

Xiao Yu licked his dry lips. "I had originally wanted to give this Wood Fox Magic Core to Xiao Yan, but it seems I can use it to learn how to refine Snow Jade Spirit Liquid. It can help with my cultivation too!"