Due to Xiao Lie’s injuries, Xiao Yan did not hurry back to the inner courtyard but stayed in the outer courtyard for a few days. During this time, not only did Xiao Lie’s injuries rapidly improve under the precious elixirs provided by Xiao Yan, but his strength also greatly advanced. While healing, Xiao Yan naturally probed his current strength and found that he was at the peak of Dou Shi, ready to break through the barrier and become a Da Dou Shi at any moment. After some contemplation, Xiao Yan secretly used a drop of “Earth Core Body Tempering Milk” during the healing process. With such a massive amount of energy, Xiao Lie finally broke through the Dou Shi barrier and initially entered the realm of Da Dou Shi!
Although his injuries had healed and his strength had significantly improved, after this significant change, Xiao Lie’s entire demeanor had undeniably become much more sinister compared to before. He was still amiable towards family members like Xiao Yan, but when talking to outsiders, the sharp, icy gaze in his eyes made others feel as if they were sitting on pins and needles. Xiao Yan had no other solution; after such a great calamity, it was impossible for there to be no changes. The question he now needed to consider was how to arrange for his second brother, Xiao Lie. Jia Nan Academy was, after all, the most famous academy on the continent, and someone with an unclear background could not stay there indefinitely. If it were not for the identities of Hu Jia and Wu Hao, the academy’s law enforcement team would have already driven him out.
Originally, Xiao Yan intended to introduce Xiao Lie into Jia Nan Academy, as the latter’s cultivation talent was not bad. However, given this change, Xiao Lie’s cold and sinister aura was not suitable for staying in such a peaceful place. Furthermore, his personality probably did not favor being a well-behaved student in the academy. Just as Xiao Yan was feeling a bit vexed, Xiao Lie took the initiative to find him, and his decision left Xiao Yan in a state of shock.
“I want to go to the Black Corner Region.”
In the room, Xiao Lie licked his lips and, seeing Xiao Yan’s stunned expression, a smile appeared on his stern face. “I found that the atmosphere there suits me. In the Jia Ma Empire, no matter what, there are always constraints. But in the Black Corner Region, there are no rules. So… I can establish something there without any scruples.”
“True, the Black Corner Region is a place without rules, but it is too chaotic. The weak barely have any chance of survival,” Xiao Yan, who had personally experienced that chaos, was naturally unwilling to let Xiao Lie go there and thus tried to persuade him.
“Don’t worry. I am now a Da Dou Shi, and not everything there is about brute force.” Seeing that Xiao Yan was still hesitant, Xiao Lie helplessly took out two scrolls shimmering with a brilliant silver light. “This is a set of Lightning Attribute Dou Qi cultivation method and skill, both of which are at the middle level of the Mystic Rank. When used together, their power multiplies, surpassing even high-level Mystic Rank cultivation methods and skills in terms of offensive strength.”
“Huh? Where did you get these from?” Xiao Yan was taken aback and asked in surprise. Such high-level cultivation methods, especially those with the rare Lightning Attribute and complete sets, were extremely valuable, even more so than ordinary high-level Mystic Rank cultivation methods.
“Hehe, Xun Er gave them to me.” Xiao Lie chuckled, “After so many years, that girl is still so obedient to you. Don’t let her down. She grew up in the Xiao family, but she isn’t a member of the Xiao family. You should know this.”
“Indeed…” Shaking his head with a bitter smile, Xiao Yan knew that, apart from Xun Er, who could casually give such precious cultivation methods, who else could?
As for the rest of Xiao Lie’s words, Xiao Yan ignored them. He didn’t have the time or qualifications to discuss such things now.
“So you don’t need to worry. With my Lightning Attribute Dou Qi and these cultivation methods and skills, even a typical four or five-star Da Dou Shi can’t do anything to me.” Xiao Lie smiled, though his smile was tinged with a hint of bloodlust. “And now we both bear the weight of revenge, so I can’t afford to die easily.”
Staring into Xiao Lie’s eyes, Xiao Yan sighed. He knew Xiao Lie well, and once he made a decision, it would be nearly impossible to change his mind. Frowning and pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan suddenly turned his hand over, and a pitch-black scroll appeared in his hand. He carefully stroked it before handing it to Xiao Lei, saying softly, “This is a flying scroll named ‘Thunder Bat Sky Wings.’ Once mastered, it grants the ability to fly like a Dou Wang, although it consumes a lot of Dou Qi. Also, unless it’s a critical moment for escape, Second Brother should avoid using it, as its origins are somewhat suspicious. If recognized, it might bring trouble.”
The “Thunder Bat Sky Wings” was obtained by Xiao Yan when he intercepted the young lord of the Blood Sect. This item had appeared at an auction, and many knew it was purchased by the Blood Sect’s young lord. Now that he was dead, if the item was recognized in Xiao Lie’s possession, the Blood Sect might send people to eliminate him. To ensure Xiao Lie’s safety in the Black Corner Region, Xiao Yan also quietly told him this secret, so he could be cautious of the Blood Sect.
“Hehe, this is really a good thing.” Xiao Lie accepted the black scroll with delight, not hesitating to put it away. His face then turned grim. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on the Blood Sect. I’ve heard of them when passing through the Black Corner Region.”
“Stay here for a few more days; I’ll make some elixirs for you as a precaution,” Xiao Yan nodded slightly and added.
“Alright,” Xiao Lie understood that Xiao Yan was extremely worried about his safety in the Black Corner Region, so he didn’t refuse.
Sighing, Xiao Yan patted Xiao Lie’s shoulder with a bitter smile and then went to his quiet room to start preparing the elixirs. To provide the safest protection for Xiao Lie, Xiao Yan naturally needed to prepare the “Dragon Strength Pills,” which could greatly increase physical strength in a short time. Although the ingredients for the “Dragon Strength Pills” were quite complex, Xiao Yan had three sets of ingredients given by Elder Liu. Since Xiao Yan’s success rate in making “Dragon Strength Pills” was not particularly high, he asked the Pharmacist Elder to help.
With the Pharmacist Elder, a master alchemist, assisting, the results were naturally bountiful. All three sets of ingredients successfully condensed into pills without fail. After completing the “Dragon Strength Pills,” the Pharmacist Elder did not stop. He knew how important Xiao Lie was to Xiao Yan, and if something happened to Xiao Lie in the Black Corner Region, Xiao Yan might completely lose control. Therefore, after putting the “Dragon Strength Pills” into a jade bottle, he started another batch of various high-grade elixirs. These elixirs had peculiar effects and, though not entirely orthodox, could achieve unexpected results in certain situations.
For the Pharmacist Elder’s painstaking efforts, Xiao Yan was immensely grateful. He silently vowed to gather the different flames as soon as possible to create a body for the Pharmacist Elder to house his soul.
The next day, Xiao Yan kept one “Dragon Strength Pill” for Elder Liu and gave the rest to Xiao Lie. Additionally, he gave him a pitch-black storage ring containing a cluster of Bone Spirit Cold Flame wrapped in the Pharmacist Elder’s soul power. In a critical moment, it could be unleashed to injure the enemy, but it could only be used once and would cause considerable damage to the user’s soul. This was essentially Xiao Lie’s last life-saving charm besides the “Thunder Bat Sky Wings.”
Accepting everything, Xiao Lie, seeing the worried look on Xiao Yan’s face, his usually stern eyes softened. He clapped Xiao Yan’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Xiao Yan, don’t worry. In terms of cunning, your Second Brother won’t be inferior to the scum in the Black Corner Region. We three brothers can’t always rely on you, right?”
Xiao Yan nodded slightly and said softly, “Second Brother, take care. If anything happens, come to the academy and find me. Also, if you encounter the Jia Nan Academy law enforcement team, mention Wu Hao’s name.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll send someone to inform you of my whereabouts regularly,” Xiao Lie nodded. Standing for a moment, he waved to Xiao Yan, Xun Er, and the others, then turned and walked out of the academy gate, heading toward the chaotic region in the distance.
“Xiao Yan, don’t worry too much. Cousin Xiao Lie’s character will allow him to thrive in the Black Corner Region. Maybe, when we meet again, his forces will far exceed your Rock Gate,” Xun Er smiled softly, noticing Xiao Yan’s gaze as Xiao Lie left.
“Thanks, Xun Er,” standing at the academy gate, watching Xiao Lie’s figure gradually fade, Xiao Yan breathed a long sigh and smiled at Xun Er, thanking her for the help she had given Xiao Lie.
“Xiao Yan, do you need to be so polite with me? I offered you things, but you never accepted them, so now I have to give them to Cousin Xiao Lie,” Xun Er teased.
Smiling, Xiao Yan nodded silently and turned to walk back into the academy, saying calmly, “Let’s go. We should return. The Strong Ranking Competition is coming soon, and this time, I must enter the top ten!”
“Definitely!”
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