Xun'er's Request, Is This Addictive?

"Understood, please rest assured, Young Master!"

Medicine Elder nodded.

In any case, Xiao Yan's current strength already surpassed his own, and with two types of Heavenly Flames under his control, there was no need for him to worry about anything.

Following this, the entire Xiao Family was busy beyond measure.

With the massive influx of medicinal herbs delivered by the Mittel Auction House, the alchemy disciples trained by Medicine Elder finally had a place to put their skills to use.

Although the quality of the pills they refined wasn't high, they made up for it in quantity; by accumulating these small gains, they could provide significant support to the Xiao Family.

At the same time, the members of the Xiao Family were training frantically.

However, even after strengthening their bodies and souls with a large number of pills, most clansmen could only cultivate Profound-tier high-grade techniques and Dou Skills.

As for Earth-tier techniques, even geniuses like Xiao Yu who had joined Canaan Academy could at most only attempt those of the Earth-tier low-grade...

Furthermore, Xiao Yu had only returned yesterday. Upon learning that the guy she used to despise the most was already at the Dou King realm, she was so shocked that she stood rooted to the spot, stunned for a long time.

Afterward, it was as if she had become a different person; she didn't say a word, returned to her room, and began to cultivate in silence.

It was as if she had been severely struck by the terrifying speed of Xiao Yan's improvement.

As for this woman who had mocked and ridiculed Xiao Yan in the original story, Xiao Yan didn't have much of a reaction, let alone the dislike described in the original. In his eyes, Xiao Yu was just an ordinary member of the Xiao Family.

Moreover, he was more than happy to see Xiao Yu working so diligently to improve her strength.

The stronger the Xiao clansmen became, the higher his own combat power would be.

In short!

With the resource support from the Mittel Auction House, the strength of the entire Xiao Family began to improve at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just these two days, many people had broken through their minor realms.

And Xiao Yan's cultivation, under the effect of the "Clan Fortune Embodiment" trait, was also slowly increasing.

Although the speed was a bit too slow, it was steady, and over time, it would amount to a significant gain.

At dusk!

Xiao Yan was sitting in the small courtyard, leisurely sipping tea.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows upon him, and a gentle breeze blew by, carrying a faint floral scent.

"Brother Xiao Yan!"

A crisp voice drifted in from outside the courtyard.

Xiao Yan looked up to see Xiao Xun'er walking over quickly, her purple dress fluttering, her face stunningly beautiful, and a hint of joy in her expression.

"Xun'er?" Xiao Yan set down his teacup and smiled. "What is it? Why so happy?"

Xiao Xun'er walked to his side and sat down, her eyes filled with delight.

"Brother Xiao Yan, after trying it again last night, my cultivation just broke through to the two-star Dou King realm!"

Her voice was cheerful, carrying the unique, naive charm of a young girl. "That cultivation technique of yours is truly magical!"

"Shall we... try it again?"

After saying this, Xiao Xun'er's face turned quite red, clearly feeling rather shy.

Although that method didn't involve any physical contact, the intimate feeling of soul fusion was effectively the same as being inseparable. In the state of soul fusion, both parties were essentially entwined without clothes, with you in me and me in you.

It was just that... she was truly addicted to that feeling.

Most importantly, in that state, her cultivation speed increased countless times faster than usual.

She now wished she could stay by Xiao Yan's side every day to cultivate together with Brother Xiao Yan.

"Cough, cough... As long as it's effective!"

Xiao Yan gave a light cough, set down his teacup, and nodded with a smile.

The dual cultivation method was originally a path of practice that could lead to the Dao, but this world had not delved deeply into it.

As a leader among dual cultivation methods, the Yin-Yang Great Demon Dual Cultivation Method allowed not only the practitioner to gain immense benefits through such cultivation but also accelerated the cultivation speed of the "harvested" object.

After all, in a state of soul fusion, as long as one wasn't maliciously harvesting the other, the partner was essentially being baptized by one's own soul power.

Under such circumstances, even a natural cultivation waste could transform into a genius over time!

"Since Xun'er wants to, I naturally won't refuse."

Xiao Yan chuckled, his eyes carrying a hint of mischief.

Could this little girl have become addicted?

Xiao Xun'er's pretty face turned beet red instantly, like a ripe apple, dripping with charm. She lowered her head, twisting the corner of her clothes with her small hands, her voice as low as a mosquito's hum: "Brother Xiao Yan, you... you mustn't tease Xun'er..."

Xiao Yan laughed heartily, reached out to ruffle her hair, and without further ado, directly unleashed the power of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner to isolate the surrounding void, then began to operate the Yin-Yang Great Demon Dual Cultivation Method.

Hum—

At this moment, their souls merged once again.

That feeling of seamless integration was more wonderful than any words could describe.

Xiao Xun'er shuddered violently, feeling as if her entire being were submerged in a warm ocean. The pleasure emanating from the depths of her soul made her let out a soft, involuntary moan.

Xiao Yan felt that profound state as well.

His soul power wandered through the sea of Xiao Xun'er's soul; they nourished and bolstered one another, their cultivation levels climbing steadily at a consistent pace.

However—

As the cultivation deepened, Xiao Yan gradually discovered a problem.

Although this Dual Cultivation Method was profound and significantly faster than practicing alone, it still paled in comparison to the rocket-like breakthroughs achieved by directly refining Heavenly Flames.

At this rate, even if I practice dual cultivation with Xun'er every day, it will likely take several months to break through from a three-star Dou Ancestor to a four-star Dou Ancestor...

Xiao Yan calculated silently in his heart.

Breaking through a minor realm in a few months was already a shocking speed for an ordinary cultivator.

But for someone like him, who had tasted the sweetness of Heavenly Flames, it was simply too slow!

It seems I must go and fuse those Heavenly Flames as soon as possible!

Having clearly felt the weak efficiency of the gains obtained through the Dual Cultivation Method, Xiao Yan had made up his mind: absorbing Heavenly Flames would remain his priority.

The night passed without incident.

When the first rays of the morning sun spilled into the room through the lattice windows, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes.

After a night of practicing the Dual Cultivation Method, the Dou Qi within his body had become a bit more solid, bringing him one step closer to becoming a four-star Dou Ancestor.

But this—

It was not enough.

Far from enough.

Xiao Yan stood up and stretched his limbs, his bones popping with crisp cracks.

He took a deep breath and pushed the door open to step outside.

The Xiao Family was already bustling in the early morning.

In the plaza, the disciples of the Xiao Family were practicing Dou Techniques, their shouts rising and falling in succession.

In the alchemy room, Medicine Elder was guiding the alchemy disciples in controlling flames and refining pills, with occasional sighs of frustration mixed with Medicine Elder's patient guidance.

Xiao Yan observed this and nodded slightly.

The development of the Xiao Family was already on the right track.

"It is time to head out."

He muttered to himself and turned to walk toward Xiao Zhan's room.