Chapter 23: Xiao Mei's Request, A Four-Grade Elixir!
"Xiao… Cousin Xiao Cang."
Xiao Yan greeted Xiao Cang awkwardly, his tone full of unease.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, you've grown taller in the seven years since we last met."
Xiao Cang revealed a warm smile and gently patted Xiao Yan's shoulder.
Although the current Xiao Yan had a maturity and numbness that didn't belong to his age, he was still mostly naive. He couldn't hide his embarrassment, and it was all written on his face.
"Yan'er, your Cousin Xiao Cang is now a Dou Wang and a five-grade alchemist. Since he's going to stay in the family for a while, you must learn from him as much as possible. Maybe he can solve the strange thing about you."
Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan's back and earnestly reminded him.
"Oh? What strange thing?" Xiao Cang asked curiously when he heard this.
"Sigh. Nephew Xiao Cang, you don't know. Yan'er, this child, used to have a talent for cultivation. At the age of only eleven, he condensed the Dou Qi vortex and became a Dou Zhe. He was the most hopeful person in the clan to catch up with you. But unexpectedly, he suffered a drastic change three years ago. His realm plummeted overnight, and for the next three years, he remained at the third stage of Dou Qi, without any progress."
Xiao Zhan sighed, a hint of pride and regret flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Yan's cultivation talent once made him, as a father, extremely proud. But Xiao Yan's fall in talent made him extremely regretful.
Originally, he thought that even if Xiao Yan couldn't compare to Xiao Cang, he would have a chance to become a Dou Wang or Dou Huang in the future.
But now…
It's hard to say.
The level of three-stage Dou Qi, even if sent to the Xiao family market, would be a despised existence.
"Father, stop talking."
Xiao Yan's face showed a bit of pain as he listened to Xiao Zhan's words.
Being mentioned in front of the person he admired, even with the state of mind he had cultivated over the past three years, he still felt extremely embarrassed.
Moreover, Xiao Cang was his imaginary enemy in his heart.
Back then, everyone in the Xiao family regarded him as the second genius of the Xiao family, who was expected to follow Xiao Cang's footsteps in the future.
But now…
Xiao Cang was already a high-ranking five-star Dou Wang, while he was just a three-stage Dou Qi waste.
The gap between them was like the difference between sky and earth.
Xiao Cang saw Xiao Yan's dejected look and the way he glanced at Xun'er from time to time, and a hint of amusement flashed in his heart.
This little guy Xiao Yan, really was a toad wanting to eat swan meat.
He had already fallen to such a state, and he still wanted Xun'er?
Xiao Cang thought so in his heart, but on the surface, he showed a surprised and astonished look:
"Is there such a strange thing? Don't worry, Cousin Xiao Yan, I will definitely help you find out the reason and solve this problem."
When Xiao Yan heard this, his painful and embarrassed expression suddenly flashed with astonishment.
"Cousin Xiao Cang, are you saying… you will help me?"
"Of course. Don't forget, you and I are cousins."
"But this matter is extremely strange. My father has sought many famous doctors for me, but none of them have found the reason."
"Is that so? Has Uncle Xiao Zhan ever sought a Dou Wang to diagnose you?"
"No… no…"
"Has he ever sought a fifth-grade alchemist?"
"no…"
"That's it, just because others can't find out the reason, doesn't mean I can't."
Xiao Cang revealed a confident smile.
In fact, he could point out the reason and solution now, as long as Xiao Yan took off the ring on his hand.
Xiao Yan didn't know what Xiao Cang was thinking, but when he heard Xiao Cang's words, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes.
That's right!
Other people can't diagnose the reason, but Cousin Xiao Cang is a Dou Wang and a five-grade alchemist, how can he be compared with ordinary doctors?
If he personally diagnoses me, maybe there is really a possibility to solve my cultivation problem!
"Little Yan'er thanks Cousin!"
Xiao Yan's previous dejection instantly turned into a look of hope, and he bowed his fist to Xiao Cang solemnly.
"Hahaha! Then I'll have to trouble Nephew Xiao Cang with this matter." Xiao Zhan also laughed heartily.
"It's nothing, just a small effort."
Xiao Cang waved his hand, his gaze swept over the ancient ring on Xiao Yan's hand.
Indeed, it was just a small effort.
In a few days, when he finds a suitable opportunity, he will take off the ring for Xiao Yan and keep it for himself.
At that time, Xiao Yan will naturally be able to regain his proud cultivation talent.
And he will get the soul body of Yao Lao and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame!
At this time, Xiao Cang turned his gaze back to Xun'er.
"Xun'er, I came back in a hurry this time and didn't bring you any gifts."
"This is an elixir I refined on the way, which is just right for you to take now."
Xiao Cang touched the ring on his hand, and a flash of white light instantly fell into his hand.
"Snap."
He opened one of the brocade boxes, and immediately revealed a dragon-eye-sized elixir that was green all over. A strange elixir fragrance also spread out.
"This is…"
Xiao Zhan and the three elders looked at the elixir, and their eyes shook immediately, and their bodies also trembled violently.
"Qi Gathering Pill!"
When the elder's voice echoed, the young generation immediately boiled.
A series of hot gazes came, staring at the brocade box in Xiao Cang's hand.
"Qi Gathering Pill? Is it the one rumored to allow a nine-stage Dou Qi cultivator to condense the Dou Qi vortex 100%, and advance to a Dou Zhe?!"
"Hiss! I remember that the Qi Gathering Pill is a four-grade elixir! Cousin Xiao Cang actually gave it to Miss Xun'er casually!"
"Cousin Xiao Cang is indeed a fifth-grade alchemist, he can even give away such a precious four-grade elixir casually!"
"I'm so envious! If I could also get a Qi Gathering Pill, I would also have the qualifications to challenge the Dou Zhe in the future! My future will be completely different!"
"…"
Shocking voices echoed one after another.
Even the three elders were staring at this Qi Gathering Pill with extremely hot eyes!
Their grandchildren are still at the stage of Dou Qi, and whether they can condense the Dou Qi vortex and advance to Dou Zhe in the future is still a question.
If they could get a Qi Gathering Pill, they could ensure that their descendants advance to Dou Zhe, and they would also have the potential and possibility to enter the core members of the Xiao family in the future.
"Thank you, Brother Xiao Cang."
A hint of surprise flashed in Xun'er's agile eyes, and she quickly held the brocade box in her hand, cherishing it.
As a genius girl from an ancient family, she naturally didn't lack resources like the Qi Gathering Pill.
But this Qi Gathering Pill was given by Xiao Cang, and the meaning it contained was completely different!
"Brother Xiao Cang, Mei'er also wants it."
Xiao Mei licked her lips, her eyes showing a desire!
In a little while, she will also reach the nine-stage Dou Qi.
At that time, she will also try to break through to the Dou Zhe realm.
But she has no confidence at all.
After all, not everyone can be as monstrous as Xiao Cang, who could condense the Dou Qi vortex at the age of ten.
More people fail to make a successful breakthrough to Dou Zhe, and instead fall 1 to 3 small realms.
So when she saw the Qi Gathering Pill, she didn't care about face or not, and asked Xiao Cang for it.
Xiao Cang found it amusing when he heard this.
What a mischievous girl.
The Qi Gathering Pill is a four-grade elixir after all, and it can be used to exchange for a favor from a Dou Ling powerhouse.
You're not like Xun'er, with a stunning appearance and the background of an ancient family.
Why should I give it to you if you want it?
But Xiao Cang didn't refuse.
Xiao Mei is not without capital.
At least after not seeing her for several years, Xiao Mei has become more and more mature and charming.
"This time, Cousin came in a hurry and didn't bring enough elixirs. Come find Cousin in a few days, and Cousin will personally refine it for you, okay?" Xiao Cang said.
"Really? That's great! Thank you, Cousin Xiao Cang!" Xiao Mei jumped up excitedly.
"Alright. Uncle Xiao Zhan, three elders. I'm a bit tired, so I'll go back and rest first. My room, it should still be there, right?" Xiao Cang said.
"Of course! Your room has been kept all these years, and there are servants cleaning it every day. I'll personally send you there." Xiao Zhan said.
"No need, I and Xun'er will go, it's a good time to catch up."
"That's fine then." Xiao Zhan nodded his head in agreement.
So, amidst the envious gazes of a group of Xiao family's younger generation, Xiao Cang, holding Xun'er's little hand, headed towards the room.