Returning to Cultivation State!

Upon seeing Xiao Yan, Yun Potian immediately bowed and said, "I am Yun Potian, greetings to you, Young Master."

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, and White Fang immediately flew over to cozy up to him, saying, "Were you also tricked by the Boss's words and signed some kind of contract?"

Yun Potian nodded, and the next second, Xiao Yan saw the panel.

Name: Xiao Yan

Age: 15 years and 8 months

Strength: Four-Star Great Dou Shi

Cultivation Method: Burning Decision (Xuan-tier High-grade)

Dou Techniques: Eight Extremities Collapse (Xuan-tier High-grade), Mystic Divination Palm (Xuan-tier Low-grade), Heaven Collapsing Technique (Xuan-tier High-grade)

Summoned Powerhouses: Hai Bodong (Seven-Star Dou Huang), Eight-Winged Black Emperor Snake (Peak Dou Huang), Yun Potian (Three-Star Dou Wang)

Summoned Count: 3/4

Heavenly Flames: Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Green Lotus Core Flame

Items: Mysterious Heavy Ruler

Summoning Talisman: None

Summoning Points: 6000 (Can be exchanged for various items in the System Mall)

Xiao Yan grumbled inwardly, System, what is the meaning of this? Yun Potian is a figure from how many years ago? You summoned him for me! And you summoned a young version at that!

"Ding, this system told the host from the beginning that the people summoned might be from this world, or they might not."

Xiao Yan slapped his own forehead; so that was what the system meant!

Hai Bodong muttered the name "Yun Potian" under his breath.

"I remember the founding ancestor of the Cloud Mist Sect was also named Yun Potian. This young man...?"

Seeing that Hai Bodong was about to say something, Xiao Yan hurriedly explained, "They probably just share the same name. After all, that was so many years ago."

Hai Bodong nodded after hearing this and said that was true.

Seeing that he had successfully glossed over it, Xiao Yan judged that the Yun Potian before him had not yet founded the Cloud Mist Sect, so he would have no memories of it.

A thought flashed through Xiao Yan's mind: if he were to finish off this Yun Potian, would the Cloud Mist Sect cease to exist?

However, upon thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but slap himself.

Does he still need to fear the Cloud Mist Sect?

"From now on, I'll call you Xiao Tian, is that alright?" Xiao Yan cleared his throat and said.

Yun Potian nodded and said, "Young Master, you may call me whatever you wish!"

"Good, since everything is understood, let's head to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group to bid farewell to my eldest and second brothers." After saying this, Xiao Yan flew off in the direction of Stone Desert City.

Qing Lin was gazing into the distance; for a whole month, she had come here every day, hoping for Xiao Yan's arrival.

"Young Master Xiao Yan has been gone for a month now. Will he still come back?" Qing Lin was playing with the stones on the ground.

Suddenly, she noticed a few figures flying toward her from afar.

Xiao Yan saw Qing Lin on the ground and shouted loudly, "Qing Lin! I'm back!"

"Young Master Xiao Yan!"

White Fang flew to Xiao Yan's side and said, "Boss, I have already notified the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion. They have likely already sent someone over."

Xiao Yan nodded, deep in thought. He believed he could not keep Qing Lin by his side, yet due to her constitution, she was in great danger here.

The best choice was to let Qing Lin go to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, just like in the original story, which was why Xiao Yan had White Fang contact them in advance.

Watching Xiao Yan and the others land on the ground, Qing Lin walked over happily.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, you were gone for such a long time this time. Qing Lin missed you so much."

Xiao Yan looked at Qing Lin and sighed inwardly. He did not want such a kind-hearted young girl to get hurt, so he could only let the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion protect her.

At this moment, everyone within the Desert Iron Mercenary Group saw Xiao Yan's arrival, and the entire group became excited.

The Desert Iron Mercenary Group was now the sole power in all of Stone Desert City.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li came before Xiao Yan, and both were startled when they saw White Fang and Yun Potian.

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, these two are our own people."

Only then did the two of them set their minds at ease, and the three brothers shared a brief farewell. Although Xiao Li and Xiao Ding were reluctant to let Xiao Yan leave, they understood that he needed to go to more places to gain experience.

Xiao Yan walked over, patted Qing Lin on the head, and then looked up at the sky.

"The people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion have arrived."

Seeing this, White Fang approached Lv Man, who was flying in from a distance.

Lv Man let out a cold snort and said impatiently, "White Fang, how could a stinking snake like you betray the Heavenly Snake Mansion? If I hadn't pleaded for you, the elders would have sent someone to kill you long ago."

White Fang laughed and said, "Big Sister, I've already pledged my loyalty to my boss. There's no need to try and persuade me; I won't be going back with you. As for why I asked you to come, it was so you could take a little girl away."

As he spoke, White Fang looked toward Qing Lin.

The moment Lv Man saw Qing Lin's eyes, she cried out in astonishment, "Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils! Such strange eyes truly exist in this world!"

White Fang said with his head held high, "Well! My eye for talent isn't bad, is it? I had you come here so you could perform a meritorious deed."

Lv Man quickly replied, "Fine, it doesn't matter if you leave or not. As long as this little one comes with me, that's all that matters."

Seeing Qing Lin clearly trying to hide behind Xiao Yan, White Fang scolded Lv Man, "You crazy woman, can you keep your voice down? I asked you here to pick someone up, not to kidnap a child."

Lv Man wanted to snap back, but she held her tongue.

Xiao Yan looked at Qing Lin and said, "Qing Lin, for certain reasons, I cannot take you with me. But because of these eyes of yours, your destiny is destined to be anything but ordinary."

Qing Lin tugged on Xiao Yan's clothes, looking aggrieved, and said, "Qing Lin understands."

Seeing how sensible Qing Lin was, Xiao Yan felt a pang of heartache.

"Qing Lin, this big sister will take you away and treat you well. When you grow up and become stronger, come find me, alright?"

Qing Lin nodded, and just like that, Xiao Yan handed her over to Lv Man. After giving a few brief instructions, he watched them leave.

Having said all that, Xiao Yan bid farewell to his two brothers.

And so, the three men and one snake flew in the direction of Black Rock City.

Because Xiao Yan had jumped so many levels this time, his internal foundation was extremely unstable.

Therefore, they stopped halfway through the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

"Teacher, why did you want us to stop here?" Xiao Yan asked, looking at Elder Yao in confusion.

Elder Yao replied, "You brat, you've jumped way too many levels. For the sake of your future cultivation, I've decided to compress your cultivation base to make it more solid."

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment. To be honest, his realm had indeed risen quite rapidly. In less than a year, he had gone from the third stage of Dou Qi to a four-star Dou Master.

Thus, with the combined efforts of White Fang, Elder Yao, and Hai Bodong, supplemented by Elder Yao's medicinal liquid, they suppressed Xiao Yan's cultivation back down to a one-star Dou Master.

Xiao Yan was truly on the verge of tears; good grief, the system's rewards had gone to waste. However, for the sake of his future path, Xiao Yan was willing to sacrifice this bit of cultivation.

After suppressing his cultivation, Elder Yao added, "First, stay in this mountain range and train hard in your Dou Techniques and alchemy. Otherwise, with your current level of alchemy, there's no point in taking the exam."

"You cannot grow up relying solely on the protection of others. It is time I taught you an Earth-tier Dou Technique!"