Two, Xun'er Snuggles Up!

"Not bad, not bad at all!"

While Xiao Yan's breakthrough to Dou Zhe shocked the clan to its core, Xiao Dongchen applauded as well, his face full of gratification.

"Brother Xiao Yan!"

At that moment, a young girl trotted out from the crowd. Her crisp voice was as enchanting as silver bells, her cheeks slightly flushed and her smile blooming like a flower.

The girl's appearance made several nearby youths turn their heads, their appreciative gazes falling upon her graceful figure.

Though only fourteen, she had already grown into a striking beauty. Her bright, watery eyes and the seductive charm mixed within her innocence were enough to make her the center of attention.

The girl quickly stepped forward and climbed the stairs, then came to Xiao Yan's side, her glimmering eyes fixed on the youth before her.

As for Xiao Dongchen beside him, she merely glanced at him before carefully withdrawing her gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.

"Xiao Mei, you...?"

Xiao Yan's expression was first one of confusion, then instant understanding, before finally turning into a teasing smile.

This scheming girl really knew how to follow the wind. Seeing that he had broken through to Dou Zhe, she had come running over to get close to him. As an outstanding young man from the twenty-first century, how could he not recognize such a routine?

However, it was already too late!

You ignored me before; now I'll make you unreachable!

Just as Xiao Mei stretched out her delicate hand, intending to link arms with Xiao Yan, he swiftly took a step back and added,

"Stop right there! Don't come any closer!"

Silence!

The discussions among the crowd came to an abrupt halt. Xiao Mei's hand remained suspended in midair, unable to move forward or retreat, and she instantly froze.

Nothing was more terrifying than sudden silence, especially beneath everyone's gazes. This kind of embarrassment was fatal!

"X-Xiao Yan... it's... it's me."

After a long while, Xiao Mei finally forced out those stammering words. Her already rosy face had turned crimson with humiliation.

"Watch what you say. Are we even that close, little sis?"

Xiao Yan crossed his arms and turned his head aside. Thinking of how Xiao Mei had once looked down on him, only to now wear this expression, he could not help feeling secretly pleased.

Then, no longer bothering with Xiao Mei's unreasonable behavior, he adopted a solemn expression and bowed to Xiao Dongchen with clasped fists. "Brother Chen, thank you so much!"

Xiao Dongchen smiled faintly, clearly enjoying the show. He gently nodded and said, "No need to be polite. It's simply what I should do."

No one knew that he, too, was a bona fide transmigrator. He had read Potato's novels for seven days and seven nights straight, only to die suddenly from exhaustion and peacefully transmigrate into the world of Battle Through the Heavens.

In this world where Dou Qi had flourished to its peak, everyone developed early from birth. So although he was only thirteen, he was already a handsome young man standing one meter seventy-eight tall.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for receiving the heartfelt gratitude of this world's protagonist. The protagonist's luck value has decreased by 100. Host has obtained one Gold Draw. Draw now?]

"Enough nonsense. Draw it for me!"

[Ding! Gold Draw opportunity consumed. Congratulations, Host, you have obtained one opportunity to upgrade a cultivation technique to Emperor-tier with one click!]

"Holy crap, a golden legend! Feels like I've been possessed by the luck of an emperor!"

Xiao Dongchen's eyes lit up. It was like someone delivering a girl right when he wanted to sleep. He had only just "obtained" the Flame Mantra, and before he could even warm it up, it was already about to explode!

One had to know that in the world of Battle Through the Heavens, cultivation techniques were divided into Heavenly, Earth, Xuan, and Huang Ranks. Of course, if it was a technique personally created by the legendary Dou Di, then it would stand a level above even the Heavenly Tier and be practically invincible!

Everyone knew that the Flame Mantra began merely as a low-tier Huang Rank technique and could only continuously evolve by devouring Heavenly Flames. But if it were upgraded to Emperor-tier from the start, damn, how amazing would that be?

"Here, this is a Spirit-Nourishing Pill. Take it and stabilize your foundation."

In his delight, Xiao Dongchen casually tossed over a bottle of Spirit-Nourishing Pills.

Good heavens!

He had only offered one sincere word of thanks, and Xiao Dongchen really gave him pills!

Xiao Yan stared at the medicinal pills in his hand in complete bewilderment, blinking as he swallowed slightly.

Below the testing platform, several knowledgeable young men and women widened their eyes, their burning gazes locked firmly onto that jade bottle.

The Spirit-Nourishing Pill was high-end stuff, famous far and wide!

As long as someone was a Dou Zhe, no one would not yearn for such a pill!

Its effect was simple: it could nourish one's Dou Qi, making a Dou Zhe's foundation for advancement exceptionally solid. When fighting opponents of the same rank, it could allow one to exert at least one hundred and twenty percent of their strength!

For example, if both sides were Three-Star Dou Zhe, and your Dou Qi was more abundant, then you would basically win!

In short, the Spirit-Nourishing Pill was an elite medicinal pill exclusive to nobles. Ordinary people could not obtain one even if they begged.

Yet he had simply handed it over so casually!

That bottle was not small. There had to be at least seven or eight pills inside!

What a beast!

Big brother, father, grandpa, Ancestor Chen, could you damn well reward me with one too?

"Brother Chen, you're simply incredible!"

Xiao Yan was dumbfounded. He took a deep breath, but still could not suppress his excitement as he blurted that out.

Hearing this, Xiao Dongchen's expression turned strange. He curled his lips and muttered, "Why does that sound so familiar? It seems Xun'er once said the same thing to me."

Xun'er?

Even though Xiao Yan was overwhelmed with joy, he heard those words clearly from so close by. His heart immediately felt hollow and stifled.

"Brother Dongchen, you're here!"

At that moment, a clear and ethereal voice suddenly rang out.

The youths who had been burning with jealousy turned their heads again, their gazes instantly focusing.

It was a girl dressed in a violet gown, elegant and pure, with a unique charm. Joy filled her lovely face and eyes, while her unworldly temperament resembled a green lotus just beginning to bloom.

It was difficult to imagine how a girl of merely thirteen could be so breathtakingly beautiful, eclipsing all other flowers!

With light, lotus-like steps, she arrived at Xiao Dongchen's side. Her jade-like hand stretched out and naturally looped around his arm, autumn waves flowing through her beautiful eyes as if she had endless words to share.

The moment she appeared, Xiao Mei's beauty and bearing instantly paled in comparison, like the glow of a firefly against the radiant moon.

"Ah, I really can't do anything about you..."

Faced with the beauty clinging to his arm, Xiao Dongchen merely sighed softly. He immediately understood what she meant.

"You're a cat, aren't you? Never full. Today, I'll definitely satisfy you!"

The moment those blatantly suggestive words came out, the young men and women on the platform froze at the same time, their faces full of disbelief.

As for Xiao Xun'er, the subject of those words, crimson blushes bloomed across her cheeks. Her little fist lightly tapped Xiao Dongchen's chest before she slightly buried her head in his embrace and murmured in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "Mm."

"Xiao Yan, it's not what you think. There's nothing between us."

Seeing the two of them like that, Xiao Dongchen immediately explained himself. His lifelong reputation could not be ruined just like that!

"Uh, Brother Chen, I understand. I understand..."

Xiao Yan's face was a complicated mixture of emotions. After a moment of silence, he raised his head as though he had let it go. He glanced at Xun'er's blissful expression, then looked at the dazzling youth, completely abandoning any desire to compete.

"Brother Xiao Yan, I'm here. You still have me..."

At that moment, Xiao Mei gently tugged on Xiao Yan's sleeve. She raised her head slightly to look at the fairy-like girl, her face filled with jealousy and deep admiration...

Both had been taken in by the clan. As the two brightest stars in the family, they should naturally have been together. But who could possibly accept this?

After all, Xiao Dongchen was so extraordinarily handsome, so peerless in temperament, and such a perfect genius in both strength and methods...