Chương 2: Leap in Cultivation
Legend has it that the Bone Spirit Cold Fire is a rare flame created under extreme cold and heat conditions. It can only be encountered once every century during the transition of the sun and moon in an environment of extreme cold and hot!
"The Bone Spirit Cold Fire originally belonged to Yao Lao, but according to the system, the current Bone Spirit Cold Fire is a wild flame with no master, so it was rewarded to me!"
Xiao Yu was so excited that he could hardly focus on his training. With the system activated, it seemed he was about to change the course of events in this world. Xiao Yu felt a surge of power coursing through him!
"By the way, the system mentioned that the next check-in location is the Xiao Family Hall. Could this be related to the upcoming plot where Nalan Yanran comes to annul the engagement? It seems likely. Also, the next reward is half a volume of the Pill Sutra. That sounds like a valuable item!" Xiao Yu knew well the high status of alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent.
As Xiao Yu pondered his future plans, a white flame suddenly appeared before him, startling him. It took him a moment to realize that this was the Bone Spirit Cold Fire!
The Bone Spirit Cold Fire danced around like a playful child before coming to a halt in front of Xiao Yu. Despite its silent burning, Xiao Yu felt no heat from the flame. Impressed by its self-control, Xiao Yu was about to figure out how to absorb it when the Bone Spirit Cold Fire suddenly leaped at him, forming a large net of flames!
Boom!
Xiao Yu didn't have time to dodge, and his entire body was covered by the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. His clothes were instantly burned away, but that was the least of his concerns. A piercing pain followed, with a searing sensation burning deep into his bones, causing Xiao Yu to cry out in agony and curl up on the bed. The Bone Spirit Cold Fire burned his body while leaving the bed intact, showcasing its extraordinary control!
Xiao Yu's face turned purple from the pain, and the indescribable suffering made him nearly faint. All he could think was: "I need to become stronger! I must leave my mark on this world!"
As the Bone Spirit Cold Fire continued to refine Xiao Yu's body, impurities accumulated from his previous training were being purged. After an indeterminate amount of time, the intense pain began to subside, and the Bone Spirit Cold Fire also gradually dissipated, shrinking down to a small, palm-sized flame. Finally, when Xiao Yu was not paying attention, it suddenly surged into his dantian!
Xiao Yu was lying on the bed, panting heavily. The intense pain had left his eyes bloodshot. As he focused inward, he saw the Bone Spirit Cold Fire quietly resting in the center of his dantian. A huge sigh of relief washed over him.
As Xiao Yu's body began to numb, he suddenly smelled an unbearable stench. Looking down, he was horrified to see his body covered in a thick layer of black, sticky residue. The foul smell was emanating from this substance.
Quickly, Xiao Yu fetched a large bucket of hot water and plunged into it with a splash, followed by two more buckets. After scrubbing vigorously, he managed to remove the stench entirely.
Returning to his bed, Xiao Yu started assessing the changes in his body. His strength had risen from a one-star Dou Practitioner to a four-star Dou Practitioner, thanks to the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. However, he was puzzled. In the original world, absorbing a flame of such caliber should have yielded more than just three levels of advancement, and he was still at the Dou Practitioner level.
After pondering for a while, Xiao Yu decided to focus on solidifying his newfound power. He sat cross-legged on the bed, forming seals with his hands as his internal energy vortex began to spin rapidly. The surrounding Dou Qi in the atmosphere began to vibrate and soon started converging towards him, forming a funnel shape. The energy flowed through his body's acupoints and pores, pouring into him.
At this moment, Xiao Yu absorbed the surrounding Dou Qi like an insatiable abyss, consolidating his four-star Dou Practitioner status. The Dou Qi gathered within him was refined, compressed, and channeled through his meridians, transforming into a powerful force under his control.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, who was next door, sensed the unusual fluctuations in Dou Qi. Realizing it was coming from his neighboring room, he deduced that Xiao Yu must have broken through to the Dou Practitioner level. Xiao Yan's expression grew complex as he sighed, "If I were still training, I'd be a Dou Master by now."
Xiao Yan's mood soured further as he reflected on Xiao Yu's progress. Feeling disheartened, he lost his motivation to continue training and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day, after a night of cultivation, Xiao Yu felt invigorated, even more so than after a full night's sleep.
He tidied up his clothes and stepped out, only to find a graceful figure waiting at the door. It was none other than Xiao Xun'er.
Wearing a tasteful green dress, Xun'er looked exceptionally radiant. Her slender, curvaceous figure, coupled with her youthful and elegant demeanor, made Xiao Yu's heart skip a beat.
Noticing Xiao Yu's intense gaze, Xun'er's cheeks flushed, and she shyly said, "Xiao Yu, what are you looking at?"
"Ah, with Xun'er in front of me, how could I not look? I have to say, you look beautiful today!" Xiao Yu snapped out of his daze and praised her with a shameless grin.
"Hmph! Xiao Yu, you're just good with flattery!" Xun'er replied with a teasing smile, her face still red.
At that moment, a soft creak drew their attention, and they turned to see Xiao Yan emerging from his courtyard.
"Brother!" Xiao Yu and Xun'er called out in unison.
Seeing them, Xiao Yan's smile was tinged with bitterness. "Now, in the family, only you two still show me respect."
Xiao Yu smiled. "We're brothers, showing respect is only natural."
Xun'er also chimed in, "Yes, brother, don't be so down. You should cheer up!"
Xiao Yan shrugged, pretending to be nonchalant. "Don't worry about me; I'm fine."
However, Xiao Yu and Xun'er could tell that Xiao Yan hadn't truly moved past his troubles. Xiao Yu thought to himself, "It seems only after the arrival of Nalan Yanran will your fighting spirit be reignited."
The three of them said no more and headed toward the family training grounds. Today was the day of the family assessment!
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