Wutan City, the Xiao Family's back mountain.
Sitting cross-legged within the formation, Xiao Yan shuddered and slowly opened his eyes. Seeing that the formation had lost the energy sustaining it, he finally let out a breath of relief. At last, he had endured another day of hardship.
Feeling the increasingly abundant Dou Qi within his body, Xiao Yan's face gained a few more traces of joy. Although he had suffered greatly during this period and endured torment every day, the results were quite gratifying. He had already reached the sixth stage of Dou Qi. Before long, he should be able to break through to the seventh stage.
At this rate, Xiao Yan estimated that he might even make a single leap into the Dou Zhe realm during the coming-of-age ceremony.
In one year, going directly from the third stage of Dou Qi to Dou Zhe—it was exciting just to think about!
"How does it feel? You should be used to it by now, right?"
Medicine Elder had drifted out at some unknown point. Looking at Xiao Yan's delighted expression, he stroked his beard and spoke with a genial smile, his eyes narrowed.
Xiao Yan's expression instantly changed. He stared at Medicine Elder with a few traces of wariness. From what he had experienced over this period, whenever Medicine Elder wore that kind of smile, he was never in for a good time.
"Teacher, what is it? If there's anything you need, just say the word. As long as I can do it, I'll get it done for you!"
"Hehe, kid, there's no need to be so nervous. It's not like I'm going to eat you."
In response to Xiao Yan's vigilance, Medicine Elder merely chuckled. With a wave of his hand, a jade bottle suffused with purple light flew out