Meeting Xiao Yi Xian Again

After Yao Chen brought Xiao Yan into the Ten Thousand Herb Pavilion, a shop assistant was just about to step forward to greet them, but upon seeing Yao Chen's face, he immediately shouted for Yao Jinliang.

"Master of the Pavilion! That Dou King lord is here!"

Yao Jinliang was resting in the courtyard when he was startled by the sudden shout, and he immediately ran out.

"Uh, greetings, Dou King lord, it has been a long time."

Yao Jinliang said to Yao Chen with a fawning expression.

"Is Xiao Yi Xian here?" Yao Chen asked, his face expressionless.

"She is, Dou King lord. I will go call her for you right away."

Hearing that Yao Chen had come looking for Xiao Yi Xian, Yao Jinliang was overjoyed; during this period, this little ancestor had wreaked havoc on many of the precious medicinal herbs in his shop.

"No need to call her, we will go find her ourselves."

After saying this, Yao Chen led Xiao Yan to the backyard and walked straight toward Xiao Yi Xian's room.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Yao Chen tapped on the door.

"The herbs for today have arrived, just leave them at the door."

Xiao Yi Xian's lazy voice drifted out from the room.

Yao Chen's face darkened; this little girl had been acting like a tyrant here during this time, while Xiao Yan was filled with curiosity about this junior sister.

"Your teacher has not brought any herbs."

The long-lost voice rang in Xiao Yi Xian's ears, and she immediately jumped up from her bed.

She rushed out of the room, excitedly hugged Yao Chen, and planted a fierce kiss on his face.

"Master, I haven't seen you in so long, I have missed you to death during this time."

Yao Chen was taken aback by Xiao Yi Xian's sudden embrace, his face flushing with a hint of red, and he immediately pushed her away.

"Girl, do not be impolite."

Xiao Yan stood to the side, completely petrified, wondering to himself whether this was his junior sister or his master's wife!

"Hahaha, Master, I was just joking with you."

Xiao Yi Xian giggled, then turned her head to see Xiao Yan standing to the side and asked curiously.

"Who are you? Why did you come here with Master?"

Seeing this, Yao Chen cut in to answer for her.

"Girl, do not be rude. This is your senior brother; he has come with me specifically to find you."

"Find me? Why is Master looking for me? Could it be that you really missed me?"

Xiao Yi Xian said to Yao Chen playfully.

Yao Chen's face turned a few shades redder at Xiao Yi Xian's words, and he coughed twice in embarrassment.

"Ahem~~"

"Stop fooling around. I have brought your senior brother here this time to teach you both the art of alchemy."

Hearing that they were to be taught alchemy, Xiao Yi Xian immediately became serious.

"Master, are you going to teach us alchemy? But what about my constitution?"

When Xiao Yi Xian mentioned the issue of her constitution, Yao Chen frowned. After thinking for a moment, he replied.

"Girl, you will first learn the theoretical knowledge with me. Once you can withstand my Heavenly Flame, I will divide a wisp of sub-fire for you to practice with."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian nodded heavily and said to Yao Chen with gratitude.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

"Girl, go pack your things. We are heading to the Magical Beast Mountain Range together."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded and rushed back into her room to pack.

A moment later, Xiao Yi Xian emerged.

Yao Chen led Xiao Yan through the air, while Xiao Yi Xian utilized a flight Dou Technique to head toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range together.

Xiao Yan was shocked to see Xiao Yi Xian's flight Dou Technique; he had not expected his junior sister to be able to manifest wings of Dou Qi, and he thought to ask Yao Chen about it properly once they arrived.

In the vast and boundless Magical Beast Mountain Range, Yao Chen slowly moved forward with Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian.

Ancient trees towered all around, and the sunlight filtered through the dense branches and leaves, casting dappled light and shadows.

The mountain wind whistled, carrying the faint fragrance of grass and trees along with the roars of magical beasts.

They flew along the Magical Beast Mountain Range for a long time before finally discovering a seemingly abandoned thatched cottage in a secluded valley.

The thatched cottage stood alone on a patch of grass, surrounded by blooming wildflowers and fluttering butterflies, possessing a certain charm of a paradise away from the world.

Yao Chen stepped forward first and gently pushed open the half-closed wooden door.

With a "creak," the aged sound echoed through the silent valley.

The room was permeated with a faint scent of dust, its simple furnishings laid bare at a glance: a dilapidated wooden bed, a chipped table, and a few rickety chairs.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian followed Yao Chen into the room, curiously surveying their surroundings.

Xiao Yan reached out to touch the dust-covered tabletop, leaving a clear fingerprint behind.

Xiao Yi Xian walked over to the bed and sat down gently, savoring this rare moment of tranquility.

Yao Chen walked to the window and pushed it open, allowing a breath of fresh air to rush in.

Outside the window, green hills and clear waters stretched out before them, while the distant peaks were wreathed in mist, resembling a fairyland.

"This is a decent place to settle down; we shall rest and reorganize here for the time being," Yao Chen's voice echoed through the room.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian both nodded in agreement.

They began to tidy up the room, clearing away the dust and organizing their belongings.

Before long, the thatched cottage began to show signs of life.

As the sun set, the golden afterglow spilled over the thatched cottage, gilding it with a warm halo.

By the time they finished cleaning and settling in, it was late into the night, so they each sat in meditation, waiting for the dawn.

The next morning, Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian both came to pay their respects to Yao Chen.

"Teacher, good morning!"

"Master, will you begin teaching us alchemy this morning?"

Yao Chen looked at his two disciples; he had already decided the previous night to first impart cultivation to Xiao Yi Xian before teaching them the foundations of alchemy.

"Little girl, today I will first impart cultivation to you, as your senior brother has already received his," he said, turning first to Xiao Yi Xian.

He then turned to Xiao Yan and said, "Little Yan, you may stand by and watch as I impart cultivation to your junior sister; this will also be beneficial for your own practice."

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan stood silently to the side, his gaze calm and focused.

Xiao Yi Xian was overjoyed. During the time Yao Chen had been away, she had relied on consuming poison to raise her cultivation, only barely reaching the level of a three-star Dou Shi. With Yao Chen's guidance, she was certain she could reach the Dou Grandmaster level.

"Master, that's wonderful! The day for receiving cultivation has finally arrived again."

Yao Chen immediately used his soul power to probe Xiao Yi Xian's realm, pleasantly surprised to find that her cultivation had improved so rapidly.

"Little girl, in just a short month, you have actually cultivated from a nine-star Dou Practitioner to a three-star Dou Shi on your own! This Woe Poison Body is truly formidable!"

Beside them, Xiao Yan's eyes widened instantly like copper bells, and his mouth hung open in an uncontrollable "O" shape.

My junior sister's own cultivation speed is actually this terrifying. It seems I must practice even more diligently; otherwise, if I am surpassed by her, how will I be able to protect Xun Er and our Xiao Clan?

After his shock subsided, Xiao Yan made a firm resolution to overcome all difficulties and train hard with his teacher so that he could protect his family in the future.

Xiao Yi Xian stood before Yao Chen, preparing to receive the impartation of cultivation.

"Little girl, are you ready? This master is about to begin."

Yao Chen then prepared to cast the Teaching Art upon Xiao Yi Xian to bestow his cultivation.