This isn't the first time Xiao Huohuo has advanced.
Having gained experience from previous advancements to the Dou Zhe level, the operation was a breeze.
After a little over an hour, Xiao Huohuo finished her cultivation and opened her eyes.
Looking at the energetic Xiao Huohuo, the Yao Lao smiled with concern and asked, "Did you succeed?"
Excitement appeared on Xiao Huohuo's young face, and he nodded.
He extended his right palm, and a faint yellow glow emanated from his slightly pale hand.
The light appeared very faint, as if it might dim at any moment.
Pale yellow is the mark of Yellow Tier Low Grade. The higher the level of the Dou Qi technique, the darker the color.
Just like the Earth Tier Cultivation Method given to Xiao Huohuo by Xun'er, the color of his internal Dou Qi was red back then.
Xiao Huohuo looked at the faint light in his hand and shook his head helplessly:
"Before the Flame Mantra evolves, my Dou Qi method is probably weaker than most people's. In the future, let alone challenging opponents of higher levels, even if I encounter an opponent who cultivates Mystic Tier Cultivation Method, whether I can win is still a question..."
Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao chuckled softly:
"Although the Flame Mantra is only Yellow Tier Low Grade technique now, its power is not weaker than that of Yellow Tier Intermediate Grade technique. Moreover, although the technique is a bit inferior now, you have mastered several Black Tier Dou Technique, which is enough to make up for the difference in technique."
However, your skill level is low, your Dou Qi is not as strong as others, and your stamina is lacking. In the future, you must fight decisively and swiftly. Once you start fighting, you must do your best to finish the battle quickly!
The Yao Lao spoke to Xiao Huohuo, giving her earnest instructions.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile and also spoke up:
"That's right, your stamina isn't great, but don't worry, I can still fight for a long time. I'll protect you."
Both of them came from Blue Star, so as soon as Xiao Yan spoke, Xiao Huohuo immediately understood what he meant, and a few black lines appeared on her forehead.
"Teacher, now that I've broken through to the Dou Zhe, should we leave Wutan City next?"
Xiao Huohuo's gaze fell on Yao Lao, and she asked him earnestly.
"Are you really sure?" The Yao Lao looked at Xiao Huohuo, his eyes softening and his voice becoming much gentler.
"Given your current strength, it's not too late to set off after consolidating your abilities for a while longer."
The Yao Lao looked at Xiao Huohuo, who was only a little over thirteen years old.
At such an advanced age, he carries the heavy burden of his entire family on his shoulders and harbors hatred in his heart, yet he always presents a relaxed smile to outsiders.
Therefore, the Yao Lao also hoped that Xiao Huohuo could rest for a while.
After all, once we leave this place, it's uncertain whether the journey will still be this easy.
Xiao Huohuo was silent for a moment, then a smile appeared on her face, and she said, "Hehe, don't worry, teacher! I'm all ready! The sooner we set off, the better."
The Yao Lao gave Xiao Huohuo a deep look. Seeing his unwavering determination, he didn't try to dissuade him further, but instead said:
"Since that's the case... then let's do it in three days." With that, the Yao Lao apothecary returned to his Storage Ring.
"In the next few days, use this time to purchase some supplies you'll need for the wilderness. Also, say a proper goodbye to your girlfriend..."
Having broken through to the Dou Zhe Xiao Huohuo immediately found Xun'er, who was waiting for him.
Seeing that Xiao Huohuo's strength had returned to the Dou Zhe realm, Xun'er's face also showed a charming smile:
"I knew Brother Xiao Yan would be alright."
For two days in a row, Xiao Huohuo did not cultivate. Instead, he accompanied Xun'er, strolling around Wutan City and even took the time to buy Xun'er many gifts.
This unusual commotion ultimately could not be hidden from Xun'er.
When Xun'er learned that Xiao Huohuo planned to leave Wutan City to gain experience elsewhere, a look of reluctance immediately appeared on her face.
However, having grown up by Xiao Huohuo's side, she knew how stubborn the person in front of her could be.
Once the other party has made a decision, there's no way to change it.
"Then... Brother Xiao Yan, please stay with Xun'er for one more day..."
As dusk approached on the third day, Xiao Huohuo and Xun'er remained on the deserted streets of Wutan City.
" Brother Xiao Yan, where... are you going to cultivate?"
As the two arrived at the Xiao Clan's gate, Xun'er could no longer suppress her reluctance.
She looked at Xiao Huohuo with gentle eyes, her face full of reluctance.
Xiao Huohuo already had a target in mind. Looking into the girl's gentle eyes, he reached out and ruffled Xun'er's hair, saying:
"I've heard that there's an academy outside the Jia Ma Empire called Jia Nan Academy, which recruits geniuses from across the continent. I'll be traveling around the Jia Ma Empire for a while, and then I'll go to the Jia Nan Academy to study."
The news that Jia Nan Academy might contain Heavenly Flames was told to him by the Yao Lao.
Therefore, Jia Nan Academy was the only option he was determined to attend.
Xun'er's eyes lit up when she heard Xiao Yan's words, and she immediately said:
"Next year, people from the Jia Nan Academy will come to Wutan City to recruit students. Brother Xiao Yan, aren't you going to wait for them?"
How could Xiao Huohuo not understand that the girl hoped he would stay for another year?
However, burdened by a deep-seated blood feud, he was constantly on edge, worried about his father's condition.
Therefore, he could only keep moving forward!
"..."
The boy's silence was the best answer.
Xun'er nodded gently, tears welling in her eyes, then buried her head in Xiao Huohuo and whispered:
"Then it's settled, Brother Xiao Yan. Next year, Xun'er will be waiting for you at the Jia Nan Academy."
Xiao Huohuo knew Xun'er's terrifying talent, so he had no doubt that she could enter Jia Nan Academy.
"Okay, it's a deal!"
Xiao Huohuo gently rubbed Xun'er's head, watched her walk away, and then strode towards the Xiao Clan's council hall.
He still needed to inform the three elders about his departure.
Moreover, he kept a lot of the spiritual liquid and pills that his teacher had refined during this time, which could quickly improve the strength of the Xiao Clan.
After arranging things for the Xiao Clan, it was already late at night when I left the council hall.
Back in my room, I looked at the environment where I had lived since childhood for over ten years.
A sense of reluctance welled up in Xiao Huohuo's heart, and the pair of affectionate eyes at the door earlier involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
" Yao Lao, after leaving Wutan City, where should we arrange for him to gain experience?"
Xiao Yan, dressed entirely in black, spoke in the direction of Xiao Huohuo and asked.
The transparent figure of the Yao Lao emerged from the Storage Ring, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Huohuo before he spoke:
"North."
"I have traveled through the Northwest Continent before, to the north of the Jia Ma Empire, where I once sensed the aura of Heavenly Flames. Since we are out here for training, we might as well take this opportunity to search for traces of that Heavenly Flames."
The Yao Lao's illusory finger landed on the map spread out on the table.
Xiao Yan looked down and saw a vast desert area called the Tagor Desert!