Chapter 11: Low Xuan Rank
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After mastering the Chaos Cultivation Method, Xiao Yu didn't rush to leave. Although he was not particularly interested in the family's cultivation methods, he was at the Fighting Qi Pavilion and couldn't leave empty-handed. So, Xiao Yu wandered through the Fire Path, which had the highest-level Qi methods as Advanced Yellow Rank. He looked at the thick, fire-red wooden doors and finally his gaze settled on Room 43 of the Fire Path.
Xiao Yu quickly approached and, as expected, saw a fire-red barrier in front of the door. The deep color indicated that this barrier was the most solid one on the Fire Path, meaning the Qi method behind it was the strongest!
Examining the red barrier, Xiao Yu couldn't help but shake his head and smile: "This is somewhat overkill. If it can only defend against Qi up to the ninth rank dou disciple, it might not be enough!" Saying this, Xiao Yu's Qi began to circulate rapidly.
Suddenly, Xiao Yu's eyes narrowed. With his right hand clenched into a fist, powerful Qi swirled around it as he threw a punch, aiming to break through.
The rushing wind from the punch, carrying immense force, struck the red barrier. The barrier only lasted a moment before shattering like glass with a loud crash!
Xiao Yu calmly walked in and picked up the dark red scroll placed in the center of the room. It had a small line of text: Advanced Yellow Rank Qi Method, "Refining Fire Burn!"
Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, at least it's a Qi method that can be used to cover up my true intentions!"
After obtaining the Qi method, Xiao Yu did not linger but left the room directly. In the hall of the Fighting Qi Pavilion, an elder, one of the guardians of the Pavilion, stood. Xiao Yu could feel the elder's powerful Qi fluctuation, indicating at least a Five-Star Grand Master!
Seeing the elder, Xiao Yu handed over the scroll of "Refining Fire Burn." The elder glanced at it, nodded slightly, and said, "Family methods cannot be taken outside the family. Return the Qi method after a year without damage!"
Xiao Yu nodded, took back the Qi method from the elder, and then walked out of the Fighting Qi Pavilion. Outside, Xiao Zhan was waiting. When he saw Xiao Yu coming out, he was about to offer comfort but noticed Xiao Yu shaking the scroll in his hand. Seeing it was "Refining Fire Burn," Xiao Zhan was not too surprised. After all, Xiao Yu's strength far surpassed that of a Fighter, and he could obtain any Qi method from the Fire Path if he wished!
"Father, don't worry. I won't be discouraged. I don't believe in fate!" Xiao Yu said with a smile. Xiao Zhan's slightly stiff face broke into a somewhat awkward smile. "Yu'er, you needn't worry too much. Your father is also a Grand Master. If necessary, you can be an elder in the Xiao family, living comfortably. Your elder brother and second brother had to go out. I originally thought you and Yan'er would leave sooner or later as well, but now it seems that Heaven wants you to stay and accompany your old father. Haha!"
Xiao Yu knew his father was trying to comfort him. He needed to break through to the Great Fighter level to make Xiao Zhan believe his talent was beyond just the Grand Master realm. He aspired to become a Dou Spirit, a Dou King, a Dou Emperor, a Dou Ancestor and even a Dou Sovereign or Dou Saint. He aimed to stand at the pinnacle of this continent!
Xiao Yu didn't explain much because only results could prove everything. He just wanted to go back and carefully study the Chaos Cultivation Method he received from the system!
After parting with Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yu encountered Xun'er on his way back to his room. Xun'er, with her hands behind her back and a charming smile, looked at Xiao Yu and asked, "Did you choose a Qi method at the Fighting Qi Pavilion today? Can I see it?"
Xiao Yu gave Xun'er a look and, under her expectant gaze, took out "Refining Fire Burn." Xun'er took a look and said, "Advanced Yellow Rank Qi Method, indeed the most top-tier fire attribute method in the Xiao family. It seems Brother Xiao Yu has a fire attribute physique!"
"But…" Xun'er's tone shifted as she softly said, "I have a better fire attribute Qi method here, the Advanced Xuan Rank Method: 'Flame Control Art.' This method was carefully selected for you by me. Brother Xiao Yu doesn't need to feel embarrassed; after all, we are family!"
With a flick of her delicate fingers, a quaint, fire-colored scroll appeared in her hand!
Xiao Yu looked at the scroll Xun'er was holding and, with a hint of teasing, said, "I appreciate Xun'er's kindness. I won't feel embarrassed since we are indeed family! However, choosing 'Refining Fire Burn' is just to cover up my intentions. I have a better cultivation method, so…"
Xun'er's delicate ears turned red, and with her water-like eyes looking at Xiao Yu, she whispered, "You're really something. I'll trust you for now!"
After some persuasion from Xiao Yu, Xun'er put away her Qi method. Since he had encountered Xun'er, Xiao Yu wasn't in a hurry to return. He spent the whole afternoon wandering the back mountain with Xun'er and only returned to his room in the evening. Without resting, Xiao Yu sat down to cultivate the Chaos Cultivation Method. The Qi within him began to circulate, and under the transformation of the Chaos Cultivation Method, the originally milky white Qi turned slightly transparent. The Qi was being compressed into pure energy, and Xiao Yu felt as though the Qi in his body was constantly solidifying, as if being forged like iron!
However, Xiao Yu didn't realize that his original Four-Star Dou practitioner strength was slowly decreasing—Four Stars, Three Stars, Two Stars, One Star!
Xiao Yu's strength finally settled at the One-Star Dou practitioner level. After three hours had quietly passed, Xiao Yu opened his eyes. His handsome face had a faint jade-like glow, and his eyes were bright and spirited. Feeling the reduced strength within him, Xiao Yu wasn't panicked. "The Chaos Cultivation Method is indeed a cultivation method that integrates both internal and external training, and it has no specific rank. It grows stronger with the increase in strength, similar to Xiao Yan's Burning Art, but not exactly the same!"
Although his strength had been reduced to One-Star Dou practitioner, only he knew that his current strength was even stronger than when he was at Four-Star Dou practitioner!
"Ding! The Chaos Cultivation Method is divided into two volumes: one for the body, 'Hunyuan,' and one for the spirit, 'Qingyuan.' Based on the host's current strength, the Chaos Cultivation Method is tentatively ranked as: Low Xuan Rank!"
Hearing the system's explanation, Xiao Yu shook his head and thought, "Low Xuan Rank, I'll need to think carefully about how to explain this to Xun'er!"
Setting aside these thoughts, Xiao Yu continued to practice his alchemy techniques. Soon, the night passed quickly.
The next morning, Xiao Yu left the family and went to the market, where he met with Pei En to discuss the medicinal materials he needed. He handed PeiEn ten thousand gold coins, his private savings now depleted. He could only hope to successfully refine the Snow Jade Spirit Liquid soon and sell it to alleviate his financial pressure!
While Xiao Yu was busy buying medicinal materials, a system notification sounded in his mind, causing him to perk up. Another task had arrived!
"Ding! Next sign-in location: Mittal Grand Auction House! Reward: Low Earth Rank Fighting Technique: Moon Chase!"
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