Marrow Cleansing Powder + Foundation Building Spirit Liquid + Source Qi = ?

"No way, this thing must be stored properly. I can't tell anyone, or my life won't be worth a dime!"

The moment his fingertips touched the rustic wooden box, the lid suddenly popped open on its own.

A mass of energy surged out from within and plunged directly into Xiao Yuan's body.

"Holy crap!"

Xiao Yuan was startled and hurriedly checked his body.

To his surprise, he found no changes whatsoever; not even his Dou Qi had increased or decreased in the slightest.

[Ding, Source Qi fusion successful. Congratulations on obtaining the Flawless Body.]

Xiao Yuan: "..."

What the hell?

He just wanted to put the box away, and he ended up fusing with the Source Qi?

And then, inexplicably, he obtained a Flawless Body?

[Flawless Body]

[A special physique mutated after repeated cleansing of the foundation with Marrow Cleansing Powder and Foundation Building Spirit Liquid, followed by a baptism of Source Qi.]

[Effect: A body without blemish, capable of containing Myriad Manifestations.]

Just looking at this description, Xiao Yuan fell into deep thought.

First the Innate Fire Spirit Body, then the Marrow Cleansing Powder and the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, and now a Flawless Body.

He began to doubt whether the realm he was in was truly the Dou Qi Continent.

It wasn't until he saw the Life Flame that he finally received a definitive answer.

"Mm, this is definitely the Dou Qi Continent."

Xiao Yuan immediately began to fuse with the Life Flame.

Because it was a system reward, the system itself stepped in to assist with the fusion.

[Ding, beginning fusion with Life Flame.]

The moment the chime sounded, Xiao Yuan felt as if he were being held in a warm embrace.

Immediately after, a wave of drowsiness washed over him, so intense that he couldn't keep his eyes open, and he gradually drifted off to sleep.

It was a very comfortable and peaceful sleep.

When he woke up again, it was already the next morning.

Today, Xiao Yuan felt exceptionally spirited, his energy seemingly much more abundant. Upon checking his internal state, he discovered that the Life Flame had completely integrated into his body.

It flowed continuously to every corner of his body, accompanying his Dou Qi as it coursed through his meridians.

He could even clearly feel a surging vitality nourishing every single one of his cells.

"It truly lives up to its name as the Longevity Flame."

Xiao Yuan hopped out of bed, feeling great, changed his clothes, and began to wash up.

Just as he finished, a male voice came from outside the door.

"Cousin Xiao Yuan, are you up?"

The voice was somewhat reserved and youthful, and most importantly, it was very familiar!

Hmm? Isn't this Xiao Yan's voice? What is he doing coming to find me so early in the morning?

For no reason, Xiao Yuan felt a sudden sense of unease.

After all, at this hour, it was usually Xun'er who came to find him; this was the first time for Xiao Yan...

Perhaps the person outside heard his inner thoughts, for another melodious and ethereal voice followed.

"Brother Xiao Yuan, are you still not up?"

This time, it was Xun'er's voice.

Knowing that Xun'er was also outside, Xiao Yuan set his thoughts aside, opened the door for the two, and welcomed them in.

"Yo, good morning you two. To grace my humble abode so early, you truly bring light to my home."

Xiao Yan scratched his head in embarrassment, not knowing how to respond.

It had been three years since anyone had joked around with him like this.

Usually, when facing other members of the Xiao Clan, he was either met with cold indifference or with mockery and sarcasm.

For a moment, Xiao Yan wasn't quite used to it.

The moment Xun'er stepped into the room, she felt a breath of fresh air surge into her body, making her feel very comfortable.

Her body seemed to be craving the source of this aura.

She understood that this must mean brother Xiao Yuan had already successfully swallowed the Life Flame.

While the young girl felt happy for him in her heart, she imperceptibly composed herself, then flashed a sweet smile at Xiao Yuan and replied:

"Brother Xiao Yuan, please don't tease Xun'er."

"Heh heh."

Xiao Yuan chuckled, then whistled in a slightly flirtatious manner as he looked Xun'er up and down once more.

"You're dressed very beautifully today. Do you have a date with someone?"

Today, Xun'er had changed into a tasteful light green outfit. The soft color made the young girl appear even more pure, while a pair of tight-fitting trousers wrapped around her slender, long legs, accentuating their rounded, shapely curves.

Long legs, a perky posterior, and a slightly budding chest—she was brimming with a vibrant and alluring youthful aura, all complemented by that unique, elegant temperament of hers.

One had to admit, she was truly a sight for sore eyes.

"I told you not to tease Xun'er."

Xun'er rolled her eyes at him this time and said softly, "Is it that Xun'er isn't beautiful on ordinary days?"

As she finished speaking, the young girl stepped up to him and habitually reached out to smooth the wrinkles on his clothes.

The movement was as practiced as an old married couple's, yet it carried the sweetness of young lovers.

The interaction between the two was enough to stuff Xiao Yan full of dog food.

Even without eating breakfast, he felt completely full from the display of affection.

Finally, unable to endure it any longer, Xiao Yan gave a light cough and spoke up:

"Ahem... well, Cousin Xiao Yuan, I've come to visit you suddenly today because there's actually something I need to ask of you."

"Oh?"

Xiao Yuan was a bit surprised to hear this. "What is it? As long as it's something I can help with, I will certainly do my utmost."

Faced with such enthusiasm from Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yan felt even more embarrassed. He stammered with a dry laugh, "It's just... well... Cousin Xiao Yuan, could you lend me some money?"

"..."

Xiao Yuan felt completely dumbfounded.

He had thought it was some unspeakable matter, and had even suspected that Xiao Yan was about to confess his feelings.

It turned out to be just borrowing money?

Wait, it was a good thing it wasn't a confession.

However, seeing him fall silent, Xiao Yan felt even more awkward and spoke again: "If it's not possible, then forget it... I'll go find Father."

"Wait!"

Xiao Yuan immediately called out to stop Xiao Yan, who was about to get up and walk out, and then took a black card from his storage ring and handed it to him.

"There are three thousand gold coins here. Is that enough?"

He had obtained this black card from the Mittal Auction House a few years ago. At the time, he had wanted to see the legendary "Empress of Gold," Ya Fei Mittal, and since he happened to have a few healing pills on hand, he had snuck off to the auction house.

It turned out that Ya Fei hadn't arrived in Wutan City yet at that time, so he had just ended up with this black card.

"It's enough, it's enough..."

Xiao Yan nodded happily, but as he took the card, he said with a complex expression:

"Aren't you going to ask me what I'm going to use this money for?"

"Why would I ask?"

Xiao Yuan retorted, "It's rare for a brother to ask for a favor. If I were to get to the bottom of it, wouldn't that be far too tactless?"

It's nothing more than you taking this money to buy medicinal herbs for pill refining. If I asked, wouldn't you just have to make up an excuse on the spot?

Ding, congratulations on obtaining one Tier 7 Heaven Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Core.

Hearing the notification sound, Xiao Yuan's smile widened.

Good grief, the materials for refining poison pills have even appeared. Is this telling me to prepare to set off and find Little Doctor Fairy?