A Ten-Year-Old Da Dou Shi (Revised)

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on breaking through to Da Dou Shi. Reward: one Heaven-Grade Puppet. Note: this puppet possesses Dou Emperor-level cultivation and must devour lightning to advance. It can devour either Pill Lightning or ordinary lightning. It has been placed in the System Space."

"Congratulations, Host, on completing Mission Two: reach Da Dou Shi before the age of eleven. One 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card has been placed in the System Space."

"Ding! The long-term missions have been completed. New long-term missions are now being issued:

Mission One: reach Dou Wang before the age of fifteen. Reward: one 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card.

Mission Two: reach Minor Completion of the Human Physique before the age of seventeen. Reward: Secret of the Formation Character.

Mission Three: become a Sixth-Grade Alchemist before the age of seventeen. Reward: the Chaos Sacred Cauldron, ranked first on the Heaven Cauldron Ranking.

Will the Host accept the above missions? Once accepted, if they are not completed within the specified time, the system will randomly confiscate the Host's cultivation methods, Dou Techniques, cultivation, lifespan, or other items. Please decide within two minutes."

After hearing the system's words and understanding the requirements, Xiao Yao decisively accepted all three missions.

"Ding! Missions successfully accepted. Mission status: Mission One: reach Dou Wang before the age of fifteen. Reward: one 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card. (Incomplete)

Mission Two: reach Minor Completion of the Human Physique before the age of sixteen. Reward: Secret of the Formation Character. (Incomplete)

Mission Three: become a Sixth-Grade Alchemist before the age of seventeen. Reward: the Chaos Sacred Cauldron, ranked first on the Heaven Cauldron Ranking. (Incomplete)"

Xun'er blinked her large, watery eyes and tilted her head toward Xiao Yao. Her teasing gaze was like a bright little sun, warm and adorable. The corners of her lips curled up slightly as she said,

"Hehe, now I know about the cultivation you've been hiding, Brother Xiao Yao. You actually reached Da Dou Shi already. Tsk, tsk, a ten-year-old Da Dou Shi... In the Jia Ma Empire, you're the only genius capable of reaching the Da Dou Shi realm at this age."

Xun'er's voice was full of amazement and admiration. Even in my clan, people with such talent are extremely rare.

Excitement sparkled in her eyes, as if she had discovered some priceless treasure.

Hearing Xun'er's words, Xiao Yao could not help feeling a little proud. He smiled faintly, then found her worshipful gaze rather amusing.

"You're not bad yourself, Xun'er," Xiao Yao praised. "Your talent is excellent too. You're just too lazy most of the time. Otherwise, your cultivation would have surpassed mine long ago."

Upon hearing Xiao Yao's praise, Xun'er revealed a slightly smug smile. She gently pushed him and said coquettishly, "You're the lazy one, Brother Xiao Yao. I'm not lazy. I just enjoy life."

Xiao Yao and Xun'er were chatting in the courtyard when a voice broke the peace.

"Brother Yao, I've come to see you again. Xun'er is here too." Xiao Yan called out.

When Xiao Yao saw Xiao Yan arrive, he stood up and went over to greet him. Patting Xiao Yan on the shoulder, he quickly said, "Little Flame, long time no see. Oh, you've grown quite a bit. Your cultivation has even reached Five-Star Dou Practitioner." His gaze swept over Xiao Yan, seemingly assessing his growth and changes.

Hearing Xiao Yao's praise, warmth rose in Xiao Yan's heart. He scratched his head and smiled somewhat embarrassedly. "How could I compare to you, Brother Yao? It's already impressive enough that your alchemy is so strong, but even your cultivation is this powerful. I've only worked a little harder than before."

His voice carried a touch of humility and sincerity, as though he were seeking guidance from Xiao Yao.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Yao felt a wave of gratification. Because of my intervention, Little Flame is a little more mature than he was in the original story, and his cultivation is even stronger.

He patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and encouraged him. "I've seen your efforts, Little Flame. Your talent and hard work make me proud. As long as you keep working hard, one day you'll surpass me."

Xun'er also chimed in from the side, "That's right, Little Flame. Your progress is already obvious. Brother Xiao Yao and I are both proud of you."

Her voice was gentle and encouraging, as though she were cheering Xiao Yan on.

Hearing their encouragement and praise, Xiao Yan's heart filled with motivation and confidence.

"Thank you, Brother Yao, Xun'er," Xiao Yan said. "I'll keep working hard. One day, I'll become an unrivaled powerhouse like Little Dot."

His gaze was firm and bright, as though he could already see the glory of his future.

At that moment, the ancient black ring on Xiao Yan's right hand suddenly flashed with white light. Catching sight of it, Xiao Yao thought, Back then, I thought Mother would leave this ring to me. It seems this is fate's arrangement. That flash of white light means that before long, Yao Lao will begin absorbing Little Flame's Dou Qi. But this time, his Dou Qi Regression probably won't last as long as three years. I wonder how the future will change from here on out.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon Xiao Yao. Sitting on his bed, Xiao Yao said to the system in his mind, "System, I want to see the rewards and achievements I've obtained over these past three years. Open my character panel."

The system's mechanical voice sounded in Xiao Yao's mind. "Ding! Updating character panel."

"Ding! Character panel as follows:

Character: Xiao Yao (Host)

Age: Ten

Cultivation: One-Star Great Dou Master

Physique: Human Physique (Preliminary Development), Alchemist Physique

Cultivation Method: Myriad Devouring Art, low-level Xuan Tier. Note: unable to devour Magic Cores or other energy containing impurities; can only devour pure energy for personal use. It can evolve to Emperor Tier only by devouring multiple Heavenly Flames.

Dou Techniques: All-Character Secret, Divine Concealment Technique, low-level Heaven-Tier Dou Technique Great Wilderness Heaven-Prisoning Finger, Secret of the Practitioner Character, Traveling Secret

Heavenly Flames: Blue Crystal Flame (unrefined), Fallen Heart Flame (unrefined)

Items: Disguise Mask, High-Grade Storage Ring, weakened Earth-Tier Black Demon Cauldron, all First- to Fifth-Grade pill formulas, one 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card, Heaven-Grade Puppet, Mini Supermarket, Divine Sky Sword

Attributes: Wood and fire

Achievements: Face Tougher Than Gold, First- to Fourth-Grade Alchemist, Da Dou Shi Title (updated), Perseverance, Father's Approval, Unprecedented, Alchemy Mastery

Current Missions: Mission One: reach Dou Wang before the age of fifteen. Reward: one 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card. (Incomplete)

Mission Two: reach Minor Completion of the Human Physique before the age of sixteen. Reward: Secret of the Formation Character. (Incomplete)

Mission Three: become a Sixth-Grade Alchemist before the age of seventeen. Reward: the Chaos Sacred Cauldron, ranked first on the Heaven Cauldron Ranking. (Incomplete)"

Overall evaluation: Still weak before true powerhouses.

After looking at the display before him and the rewards he had gained over the years, Xiao Yao looked at the 100% Heavenly Flame Fusion Card and asked, "System, how do I use this Heavenly Flame Fusion Card?"

"Host, simply point the Heavenly Flame Fusion Card at the Heavenly Flames you wish to refine and silently recite, 'Name of the Heavenly Flame + begin fusion,' to activate its function. The Host will not feel any pain during the fusion process."

Xiao Yao said with delight, "Looks like it's time to make a trip to the Magic Beast Mountain Range. I can also temper my strength while I'm there."

Xiao Yao stood up and went outside to buy a few things, such as fresh water, dried provisions, a tent, and some medicinal ingredients.

Although I have the supermarket given by the system, I can't waste opportunities. Over these past three years, I exchanged all ten daily chances for items I needed. Looking at the dazzling assortment of goods stored in my Storage Ring, I immediately felt satisfied. If the System Supermarket restocked its goods every week, I would have taken away half its inventory over these three years.

Since he would be going on a long journey in the next few days, Xiao Yao had exchanged all of yesterday's remaining chances for potato chips, intending to give them to Xun'er as a gift before leaving.

Xiao Yao pushed open his door and walked out. He went to the streets to buy the items he needed, then changed into a black robe, put on a Disguise Mask, and headed to the auction house, where he traded some casually refined Second- and Third-Grade pills for medicinal ingredients.