Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Clan, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance

"You have two choices: agree to my demands, or be buried here today!"

Xiao Yi spoke coldly, his attitude utterly resolute.

A frigid killing intent surfaced in his red-glowing eyes.

What carrot-and-stick approach? With an expert like Xiao Xuan protecting him now, Xiao Yi had no need for such tactics.

When dealing with a sixth-tier magical beast like the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, Xiao Yi saw only two options: submit or die!

Sensing the terrifying pressure and killing intent radiating from Xiao Yi, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King no longer dared entertain any other thoughts.

"Senior! Please show mercy!"

"I shall obey everything you say..."

Only then did Xiao Yi slowly withdraw his pressure.

He nodded in satisfaction.

With the dreadful pressure gone, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King could finally catch its breath before asking softly, "Senior, how would you have me protect the Xiao Clan you mentioned...?"

After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "Starting tomorrow, you are to travel to Wutan City every morning, noon, and evening to patrol for one hour. If you find anyone acting against the Xiao Clan, help them without hesitation..."

The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King hurriedly nodded. "I will keep it firmly in mind..."

Xiao Yi gave the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King a cold look before saying heavily, "If I discover that you have not done as I ordered, I will still come to your door myself and take your life!"

"Hand over the Purple Spirit Crystals, then leave..."

Without the slightest hesitation, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King released a wisp of aura.

After presenting every Purple Spirit Crystal from its nest, it flashed away and swiftly departed.

After the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King left, Xiao Yi slowly descended to the ground.

The red mark on his forehead faded away as well. The instant Xiao Xuan left his body—

Xiao Yi clearly felt as though every meridian in his body had been tempered a thousand times over, aching unbearably.

"As expected of a high-tier Dou Technique, Ghost Possession..."

"The side effects really are severe..."

Xiao Yi muttered inwardly. He had thought that advancing to a Dou Master would alleviate some of the backlash from Xiao Xuan possessing him, but he had been overly optimistic.

After all, he had just gone from a Dou Master to a Dou Sect. Such an immense increase was naturally more than Xiao Yi's current body could withstand.

"Little fellow, once you reach the Dou Venerate realm, you should be able to fully bear all of my current power..."

Seeing Xiao Yi's pained appearance, Xiao Xuan smiled faintly and spoke in a deep voice.

"Dou Venerate!... I'm only a Dou Master now. Isn't Dou Venerate far too distant...?"

"Ancestor, just how strong are you now...?"

Xiao Yi could not help frowning slightly as he asked what he most wanted to know.

Xiao Xuan smiled faintly. "Back then, I chose to detonate both my physical body and soul, damaging the origin of my soul. My strength has long since been greatly diminished..."

"If I had to give a rough estimate, I should still be able to deal with some low-star Dou Saints..."

"But all of that depends on borrowing your body. So, kid, work harder and become a Dou Venerate soon..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded.

His heart filled with admiration once more.

Worthy of being a half-step Dou Emperor expert. Even with damage to the origin of his soul, he remained so powerful.

"Don't worry, Ancestor..."

"As a descendant of the Xiao Clan, I will never disgrace you!"

"Now that I have these Purple Spirit Crystals, once I return, I can ask Venerable Yao to refine some pills. My cultivation speed should improve quite a bit..."

Looking at the Purple Spirit Crystals gleaming with violet light before him, Xiao Yi's lips could not help curving upward.

After all, these were valuable treasures. Pills refined from them could help cultivators increase their cultivation speed.

"Silly boy, pills are ultimately external aids... At your current realm, you should strengthen your Dou Qi and lay a solid foundation!"

"If you rely solely on pills, once your realm rises in the future, you will understand what it means for your Dou Qi to be unstable..."

"Enough. Your body in its current state cannot endure my possession any longer. I happen to be tired as well, so return to the Xiao Clan on your own..."

"That can count as cultivation for you, too..."

Xiao Xuan spoke softly, then flashed back into Xiao Yi's black storage ring.

Xiao Yi said nothing. He merely slowly rose to his feet and stored the Purple Spirit Crystals in his storage ring.

Dragging his exhausted body, he headed down the mountain.

Xiao Yi had only taken a few steps when he noticed a rustling sound coming from behind the grass ahead.

In a place like the Warcraft Mountains, where magical beasts were everywhere, Xiao Yi did not dare let down his guard.

A flash of light flickered in his palm, and the Dragon Abyss Formation-Breaking Spear, gleaming with a sharp cold light, appeared firmly in his grasp.

Holding the spear, Xiao Yi lightened his footsteps and steadied his breathing as he slowly approached the source of the sound.

As he drew closer, he saw a slender figure staggering through the dense forest.

Though she wore a loose gray cloak with its hood lowered, it could not conceal the gentle lines of her jaw or her fair skin.

"Well now... to encounter such a rare constitution as the Calamity Poison Body in a place like this..."

Xiao Xuan's voice sounded faintly in Xiao Yi's mind.

The moment he heard the words Calamity Poison Body, Xiao Yi immediately realized that the person before him was Little Fairy Doctor!

The next moment, Little Fairy Doctor noticed Xiao Yi's presence as well. She abruptly looked toward where he was hiding and called softly, "Who's there?"

Seeing this, Xiao Yi slowly stood up and said with a smile, "Miss, don't be afraid. I'm not a bad person..."

Upon seeing Xiao Yi's gentle, friendly smile and the demeanor in his eyes, Little Fairy Doctor's previously taut nerves relaxed. Her lips pursed slightly, then curved upward.

"Do good people always carry a spear in their hands...?"

Xiao Yi gave an embarrassed smile. "Sorry, I thought you were a magical beast just now..."

As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, the Dragon Abyss Formation-Breaking Spear turned into a streak of light and returned to his storage ring.

"My name is Little Fairy Doctor. I am a physician from Qingshan Town at the foot of the Warcraft Mountains..."

Little Fairy Doctor introduced herself with a faint smile.

Xiao Yi cupped his hands slightly and said in a deep voice, "I am Xiao Yi..."

"Mr. Xiao Yi, why have you entered the Warcraft Mountains alone?"

Little Fairy Doctor looked at Xiao Yi in confusion and asked.

After all, everyone knew that the Warcraft Mountains were extremely dangerous. Almost no one entered alone.

Even she only dared venture into the mountains with a mercenary group whenever she went to gather herbs.

Xiao Yi merely smiled. "If I said I got lost, would you believe me...?"

Little Fairy Doctor nodded. "Of course... I know the way down the mountain. If you do not mind, Mr. Xiao Yi, I can lead you down..."

"And from what I can see, the meridians within your body are somewhat disordered... After we descend, would you allow me to help regulate them for you in Qingshan Town?"

A healer possessed a benevolent heart. As a physician, Little Fairy Doctor naturally wanted to help when she saw that Xiao Yi was not in good condition.

After all, from the very first glance, Little Fairy Doctor had been certain that the young man before her was not a bad person...

Qingshan Town lay at the foot of the Warcraft Mountains.

Those who lived by mountains lived off mountains; those who lived by the sea lived off the sea.

Thus, most of Qingshan Town's residents relied on the Warcraft Mountains for their livelihood.

As a result, mercenary groups were the most sought-after profession in Qingshan Town.

And as a physician, Little Fairy Doctor's primary duty each day was treating the mercenary groups' injuries.

Therefore, Little Fairy Doctor enjoyed tremendous prestige in Qingshan Town.