Brother Yan Is the Best

The room was filled with the aroma of Xiao Yan.

In the enormous bathtub, the steaming hot water was stained a jade-green hue by the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid that Xiao Yan had added.

His fingertips danced with sky-blue Sea Heart Flame, precisely controlling the temperature of the flames to extract the essence of each medicinal herb, fusing it into drops of emerald green spiritual liquid, which he then collected into a jade bottle.

Xiao Mei stood to the side, her face still flushed, but her initial panic had been replaced by curiosity and anticipation.

As she gazed at the magical sky-blue flames and at the focused and composed profile of her admired cousin Xiao Yan, her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

Some erotic thoughts flashed through her mind again, making her ears burn. She quickly lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Alright, I'll give you these spiritual liquids and this Storage Ring together. When you reach the Ninth-Stage Dou Qi, I'll find a way to help you break through to Dou Zhe. I'll also prepare the corresponding Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills for you in advance, so you can focus on your cultivation."

Xiao Yan extinguished the Heavenly Flames in his hand and put the five bottles of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid that he had casually refined into a Storage Ring. He also gave the low-level Storage Ring, which was not worth much to Xiao Yan, to Xiao Mei.

"Thank you, Cousin Xiao Yan!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei's beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration.

Only now could she truly understand what a Sixth-Grade Alchemist meant to a family!

Back then, before Xiao Yan left, he actually left behind a batch of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, but the quantity was not large, and the clan also needed to develop, so it was not kept for use and was basically sold off.

Among the younger generation of the Xiao Family, Xiao Mei is considered to have good talent. With the help of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid and Qi Gathering Powder, it would not be difficult for her to reach the Ninth-Stage Dou Qi within a year and break through to Dou Zhe.

However, Xiao Yan didn't have any Qi Gathering Powder here, so he had to refine it on the spot.

At this moment, the medicinal liquid in the bathtub had a warm, jade-like luster and emitted a rich energy fluctuation. The pure medicinal power was almost about to dissipate with the rising steam, but because of the suppression of Xiao Yan's soul power, it could not leak out at all.

"Go in, Xiao Mei. This medicinal bath made from the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid can temper your bones and muscles, widen your meridians, and make your cultivation twice as effective."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

This time, he wasn't refining ordinary Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, but rather Enhanced Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid made by adding a drop of diluted Earth Core Body Tempering Milk Emulsion.

The effects are more significant, and the refining method is more demanding. In terms of efficacy and refining difficulty, it has reached the level of Third-Grade.

Considering that it also requires rare ingredients like Earth Core Body Tempering Milk, this formula is simply not something ordinary people can afford.

However, since it was a medicine he had figured out and modified himself, Xiao Yan couldn't just let Xiao Mei take it back and use it directly. He needed to observe the situation first, which is why he let Xiao Mei try it under his watchful eye to see if it would work.

"Should we go in now... now?"

Xiao Mei looked at the steaming bathtub, then glanced at Xiao Yan. Clearly, she had misunderstood something. She covered her clothes with her small hands, her eyes darting around, and her voice was barely audible.

Xiao Yan chuckled and ruffled her hair.

"What are you thinking? Your cousin is a gentleman. You can go in by yourself. I'll stay behind the screen with my back to you, but I can't leave. This medicine is definitely effective, but I'm not sure if your body can fully handle it. If anything goes wrong, no one but me can help you. I don't want anything to happen to my lovely little cousin!"

After saying that, Xiao Yan naturally turned around, walked to the table by the window, and sat down with his back to the screen and bathtub.

"Huh? Oh!"

Xiao Mei breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little lost that she couldn't quite put her finger on. She looked down at her barren little hillside, her eyes filled with a slightly complicated expression.

She hesitated for a moment, then blushed and tiptoed behind the screen. She quietly removed her pink dress, then stepped into the tub with her fair and shapely legs.

As the warm medicinal liquid enveloped her body, a warm and comfortable sensation instantly spread throughout her limbs, making her unable to help but groan in pleasure.

"Concentrate your mind and enter a meditative state to absorb the medicinal power."

Xiao Yan's voice came at just the right time, calm and reassuring.

Xiao Mei quickly composed herself and did as instructed.

Soon, she felt a gentle yet incredibly pure energy seeping into her body through her pores, cleansing her meridians, nourishing her bones and muscles, and even making the circulation of her Dou Qi Vortex smoother and more powerful.

She was immersed in this unprecedented feeling of comfort, and her admiration and dependence on Xiao Yan deepened.

She secretly opened her eyes and looked at the tall, straight figure by the window through the screen, her heart filled with sweetness and satisfaction. Then she completely entered a deep state of cultivation.

Although Xiao Yan didn't peek, under the monitoring of his soul perception, it was practically the same as if he had.

But for Xiao Mei's safety, this was truly the only option.

With the Enhanced Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid he prepared, Xiao Mei might be able to break through to the Ninth-Stage Dou Qi within half a year, attempt to condense Dou Qi Vortex, and advance to the Dou Zhe level!

The purpose of the Dou Qi stage is to strengthen the body with Dou Qi, thereby enabling the body to contain Dou Qi. Earth Core Body Tempering Milk can do just that. However, its medicinal power is too strong, and after dilution, it needs to be integrated into Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid to exert its effects more reliably.

Time passed slowly as they cultivated. Seeing that Xiao Yan was alright, Xiao Mei felt much relieved. He spared some attention to the girl's condition, but then focused most of his attention on refining pills.

As Heart Fire, Xiao Yan began refining more of the original Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. The medicinal herbs that he used to have to borrow money to gather were now more than he could use in his Storage Ring. A large part of them came from the voluntary donations of many kind people such as Han Feng and the Black Emperor Sect.

As the sun gradually rose higher, bottles of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid were neatly stacked on the floor beside Xiao Yan. At a rough glance, there were at least several hundred bottles!

This amount of Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid is enough for the Xiao Family to squander for many years.

After casually putting it into his storage Storage Ring, Xiao Yan began refining the Qi Gathering Powder.

Still showing favoritism, he first refined two enhanced versions of Qi Gathering Powder for Xiao Mei, making them more effective. Even if she failed, her Dou Qi would not drop, and if she took it a second time, she would be guaranteed to advance to Dou Zhe.

As for the remaining Qi Gathering Powder, that's the common Qi Gathering Powder on the market.

However, under the refinement of a high-level alchemist like Xiao Yan, the effect of the Qi Gathering Powder has already reached its limit.

Even the renowned Pill King Gu He, in terms of the quality of his pills, could not compare with Xiao Yan's.

In fact, these pills, which can be refined without a cauldron, do not significantly improve Xiao Yan's Alchemy; they are merely used to pass the time. However, Xiao Yan still takes them seriously.

After all, these are things for family members, so we should always put some effort into them.

Soon, two and a half hours had passed.

During her medicinal bath, Xiao Mei's skin glowed with a healthy rosy hue, and she was surrounded by a faint aura. Her aura was noticeably stronger and more solid than before.

Xiao Yan sensed her condition with his soul power and nodded in satisfaction.

This young girl's aptitude wasn't top-notch, but she had a pure heart and listened to everything he said. When told to cultivate diligently, she truly focused on her cultivation without any distractions. As a result, the effect of absorbing the medicinal power was unexpectedly good.

Sensing that the medicinal effects had been almost completely absorbed, Xiao Yan stood up and walked to the screen, speaking gently through a curtain:

"Xiao Mei, you've absorbed most of the medicine. You can get up now. Get dressed and come out; your cousin has a few things to tell you."

"Uh-huh!"

Xiao Mei's voice still carried a girlish shyness, making people recall the beauty of youth.

What? Xiao Yan hasn't passed puberty yet?

That's alright then.

Xiao Mei nimbly climbed out of the bathtub, dried herself off, quickly put on her clothes, and came out with a flushed face and damp hair. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Xiao Yan, filled with gratitude and admiration.

Xiao Yan handed her a warm, smooth jade bottle:

"Inside are two Qi Gathering Powder. Once you break through to the Ninth-Stage Dou Qi, as long as you adjust your state, you can directly take the pills to break through!"

If I were by your side at that time, I would protect you. But if I wasn't there, you don't need to worry. These two Qi Gathering Powder are specially enhanced by me and can guarantee that you will break through to the Dou Zhe. Therefore, you don't need to feel any psychological pressure. Just focus on breaking through.

"Your cousin has already paved the way for you!"

"Thank you, Cousin Xiao Yan!" Xiao Mei happily accepted the jade bottle as if it were a priceless treasure. She then looked up at Xiao Yan, hesitated for a moment, and finally just smiled sweetly, "Brother Yan, you're the best!"

Xiao Yan didn't mind that the girl had changed her way of addressing him without him noticing. If she wanted to call him that, he would let her. In any case, this little girl obviously didn't really consider him her brother, and she didn't want to call him "Brother Xiao Yan" like Xun'er did. She had to use one less word to make it seem more intimate before she felt at ease.

That makes sense, since we're all related by blood and share the same surname, Xiao. Using our full names would make us seem distant.

Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Mei's body, a thought suddenly occurring to him.

With his keen eyesight, it was naturally not difficult for him to see Xiao Mei's progress in cultivation.

In at most half a month, this girl will be able to break through to the Eighth-Stage Dou Qi.

It seems this enhanced Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid is indeed quite good!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan smiled and said:

"No need to be so polite. By the way, Xiao Mei, have you tested your own Dou Qi attributes?"

"No, Brother Yan."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei shook her head.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately took Xiao Mei's small hand, and his soul perception followed her hand into her body. After a brief examination, he raised an eyebrow.

"Hmm, it's wind-attribute Dou Qi. Xiao Mei, do you want to go to the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Xiao Yan thought for a moment and then asked.

"Misty Cloud Sect?"

Xiao Mei was still immersed in the shyness and satisfaction of being held by Xiao Yan's hand, but after hearing Xiao Yan's reply, her little face was immediately filled with surprise and joy.

"Well, although I didn't formally join the Misty Cloud Sect back then, I had an excellent relationship with my teacher, Yun Yun. I will ask her to take good care of you. You have quite good talent. With my pills and Yun Yun's guidance, you should be able to reach the Da Dou Shi realm in two years at most."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei became even more excited.

Although Jia Nan Academy is a good choice for her, Misty Cloud Sect is just as good!

Especially since Brother Yan has an excellent relationship with Senior Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, it would be a wonderful thing to receive guidance and instruction from a Dou Huang expert!

It's important to understand that even at the Jia Nan Academy, there isn't a single teacher at the Dou Emperor level providing instruction and guidance to a single student!

Xiao Mei was very tempted.

However, that young lady from the Nalan Family, Yan-gege's fiancée is the Young Sect Leader, so I'll have to hide my emotions well and not let her find out.

"Mei'er will listen to Brother Yan completely."

Having made up her mind, Xiao Mei stated her position directly.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll arrange everything for you."

Xiao Yan ruffled Xiao Mei's hair, then casually used his Dou Qi to dry the wet strands, and said with a gentle smile.

Feeling her hair instantly dry, Xiao Mei jumped up with a smile, hugged Xiao Yan's neck, and while her body was still swaying slightly, she kissed his cheek with her pink lips.

"Pop!"

"Brother Yan is the best!"

The girl's joyful voice echoed in my ears; her rosy cheeks, like ripe apples, made me want to take a bite.

But Xiao Yan didn't do anything wrong; he simply picked her up and carried her out the door.

"I need to go out and discuss some things with your sister-in-law. After you go back, focus on your cultivation. I won't stay home for long; I still have a lot to take care of. When you go back to the Misty Cloud Sect, also let your family know about it. And don't give the pills and spiritual liquid I gave you to anyone else, understand?"

Xiao Yan's expression turned serious as he spoke earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mei nodded obediently. As Xiao Yan's little fan, after personally experiencing his power and gentleness, the young girl's small heart had been completely occupied by this man's figure. His words were nothing short of divine pronouncements to her.

Along the way, they encountered many more clansmen, but the girl showed no shyness. She simply rested her head quietly on Xiao Yan's cheek, not caring whether such an intimate gesture would lead to misunderstandings.

She already had ulterior motives, so naturally she wasn't afraid of being misunderstood.

As for Xiao Yan?

The Xiao Family is currently on the road to revival. As the young Clan Chief and the most talented person in the Xiao Family, he is the hope for the future of the Xiao Family. It is quite reasonable to explain why he would marry more women in the clan to spread a purer and better Xiao Family bloodline.

This practice is actually quite common among the other Ancient Seven Clans. In order to ensure the purity of their bloodline, even those descendants with ordinary talents within the race must marry members of their own race. Outsiders are not allowed to stay within the race.

Although the Xiao Clan no longer possesses the Dou Emperor Bloodline, and therefore there is no need to worry about the purity of the bloodline, it would still be better for the young Clan Chief to have a few women from the clan as wives.