Exiting the Miteer Auction House, Yun Tianming and Nalan Yanran walked openly on the streets of Wu Tan City.
"Senior Tianming, it seems like someone is watching us."
Nalan Yanran frowned, her gaze scanning the shadows on both sides of the street, faintly sensing that someone was following them.
"Yanran, what do you think is the best way to cultivate Dou Techniques?"
Yun Tianming ignored the other party's question and instead asked a seemingly unrelated one.
"Uh."
Nalan Yanran was first surprised, then answered without hesitation, "Actual combat?"
"That's right, now is the opportunity."
Yun Tianming chuckled. At the auction, he deliberately provoked Jia Lie Bi with the aim of making him willingly serve as an experience boost.
"Lord Clan Chief, are we going to take action now?"
In a dark corner, Jia Lie Bi led a group of subordinates, their gazes fixed firmly on Yun Tianming's figure.
Normally, Jia Lie Bi was a prominent figure in Wu Tan City, and even if he decided to act, he would choose a night with dark skies and strong winds. However, the allure of the Black Rank High-level Qi Method was too overwhelming!
Jia Lie Bi couldn't wait for even a quarter of an hour. Even though committing murder in the street would bring significant negative consequences to the Family, it was all worth it!
However, just as he couldn't contain himself and was about to take action, a cold snort suddenly entered his ears from far to near.
"Gu Ni?"
"Damn it! The Miteer Family has always maintained a neutral stance. How could they protect this kid so staunchly?"
"It must be that annoying woman, Ya Fei!!"
Jia Lie Bi immediately cursed in frustration. The interaction between Ya Fei and Yun Tianming at the auction was apparent to anyone with discerning eyes. Unexpectedly, she had managed to persuade Gu Ni to escort the latter away.
"This aura."
"Ya Fei sis does love to meddle."
Yun Tianming's Soul Perception sensed Gu Ni's aura, and he immediately understood the cause and effect. Amidst feeling both amused and exasperated, his perception of Ya Fei also improved.
Regardless of the specific reasons, Ya Fei's actions were to protect him. Yun Tianming tacitly understood the genuine goodwill conveyed by others.
"Yeah, Ya Fei's attitude toward you is extraordinary!"
Nalan Yanran squinted her eyes, flashing a vigilant gaze.
"Humph! I don't believe you can stay in Wu Tan City forever!"
Seeing no opportunity to strike, Jia Lie Bi had no choice but to lead his henchmen away stealthily.
"You're just retreating? What a bunch of cowards."
Yun Tianming shook his head with a regretful expression.
"Senior Tianming, where do we go next?"
Nalan Yanran asked.
"Let's return to the inn first."
"The pills we just bought can come in handy."
Yun Tianming replied.
Pills?
Second Grade Pill: Foundation Building Spiritual Liquid?
Nalan Yanran looked puzzled. According to the auction's introduction, isn't this thing only effective for Dou Practitioners and below?
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Back at the inn.
"Yanran, go ask the innkeeper, bring two large wooden tubs, fill them with hot water, and place them in your room."
Yun Tianming instructed.
"Two large wooden tubs in my room? Senior Tianming, what are you..."
It seemed like Nalan Yanran thought of a certain scenario, and her face quickly turned red.
Ah~ Girls are troublesome, blushing and shy at the drop of a hat. Unlike mature older sisters who can maintain composure even when candidly facing situations.
Yun Tianming couldn't be bothered to explain much, waved his hand, and said, "Be obedient, just follow my instructions."
"Well, okay."
Nalan Yanran retreated hesitantly, then turned and quickly left the room as if escaping.
"This child, day by day indulging in wild thoughts, clearly has too little homework."
Yun Tianming chuckled, not taking it to heart. In his impression, a fifteen-year-old in his previous life was like a freshman in high school, belonging to the category of 'a little sister whose thoughts haven't fully matured.'
However, he overlooked one point: on the Dou Qi Continent, the age of sixteen marks the coming-of-age ceremony, reaching the traditional marriageable age.
With a flicker of his Spatial Ring, an ancient scroll appeared in his hand, and without further ado, he got straight to the point!
"Strengthen!"
The scroll emitted an incredibly dazzling green light, with a hint of blue within the green, ultimately turning into a soft azure.
[Strengthening Successful!]
[Black Rank High-level Qi Method: Wind Whirl Mantra, strengthened to Earth Rank Low-level Qi Method: Wind Manipulation Mantra!]
With a thought, he read the introduction of the Qi Method.
"No wonder it's an Earth Rank Low-level Qi Method. The capacity to absorb Dou Qi is several times higher than that of the Black Rank. With this, Yun Yun's breakthrough to Dou Ancestor will be significantly easier."
Especially, this Wind Manipulation Mantra has an additional feature: it can greatly enhance the practitioner's speed. Even if facing formidable enemies several levels higher, one can retreat unscathed, relying on the advantage of speed.
"Next up is the pill."
Yun Tianming took out the Second Grade Pill: Foundation Building Spiritual Liquid that he had purchased at the auction. Upon opening the bottle, it revealed a jade-green medicinal liquid inside.
"Truly a pill personally refined by the Pill Sovereign. The energy of the medicinal power is comparable to a Third Grade Pill."
Although Yun Tianming was not an alchemist, he had cultivated medicinal herbs for many years, gaining extensive knowledge of pharmacology.
"Strengthen!"
The jade-green medicinal liquid gathered together, ultimately condensing into two crystal-clear and viscous droplets.
[Strengthening Successful!]
[Second Grade Pill: Foundation Building Spiritual Liquid, strengthened to Third Grade Pill: Foundation Building Essence!]
Diluted and immersed in the body, it has the effect of enhancing the constitution and boosting Dou Qi for practitioners at the Dou Practitioner stage.
At the same time, Xiao Yan was soaking in the wooden basin filled with Foundation Building Spiritual Liquid. After a moment, he opened his eyes, and a burst of brilliance radiated from them.
"Haha! I've broken through!"
"Fourth Stage Dou Disciple!"
Xiao Yan was ecstatic, clenching his fists tightly, able to clearly feel the increase in strength.
Since he fell to the Third Stage Dou Disciple three years ago, this was the first substantial improvement after cultivation, and he couldn't help but shed tears of joy.
"Tsk~ Just Fourth Stage, look at you acting all proud."
Old Yao scoffed.
"I rely on myself! It's not like you, you old rascal sucking my Dou Qi for three years!"
Xiao Yan grinned at the soul figure in front of him. But even as he said that, the resentment in his heart diminished considerably.
Because, judging from Old Yao's demonstrated abilities, the other party was indeed an extraordinary High-level Alchemist. Considering the three years of Dou Qi offerings, let's just call it a formal apprenticeship!
"I have the ability to raise your Dou Disciple level to the Seventh Stage within a year."
"However, at this rate, it's far from enough to catch up with the girl from the Misty Cloud Sect within the three-year agreement."
"So, understand! Little Yan!"
"To become stronger, you must endure even more rigorous training!"
Old Yao's expression was solemn. As a proud Pill Sovereign, he couldn't allow his disciple to lose to disciples from minor sects like the Misty Cloud Sect.
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