BTTH: Starting with the Complete Memories of Yao Chen

Chapter 21 Soul Technique, Xiao Zhan's Plan

In the subsequent period, Xiao Yixian spoke less frequently.

No longer bothering Su Yun or enthusiastically proposing outings, she dedicated more time to diligent cultivation.

Su Yun quietly observed everything, while the young girl also sensed the world's lurking dangers.

Currently, Su Yun was delving into the memories of Yao Lao and the Pure Lotus Demon Saint.

He was in search of Soul Cultivation Techniques!

"Dou Qi Continent has a rather rudimentary understanding of soul matters, far less profound than its exploration of Dou Qi. Nevertheless, some methods for soul cultivation have been developed."

Soul Resolution is precisely one of those methods.

Yao Lao's Soul Technique originated from the Yao Clan, initially a forbidden art within the clan. Due to the clan's restrictions, Yao Lao did not pass on the Soul Resolution he cultivated to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan practiced the "Tai Yi Soul Technique."

If Su Yun recalls correctly, this "Tai Yi Soul Technique" was the champion's reward at the Pill Meeting held by the Pill Tower.

Su Yun had no intention of cultivating Yao Lao's Soul Technique. It's not that he harbored suspicions about the so-called Yao Clan; he simply had something better.

During this period, he had been searching through the memories of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint until now, when he finally found it.

Feeling the memories in his mind, a smile appeared on Su Yun's face.

The memories of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint were extracted from the remnants of the cave paintings. Of course, it wasn't the complete memories of the Pure Lotus Demon Saint. Su Yun didn't know if he was lucky enough to find the Soul Cultivation Technique.

But fortune favors the prepared mind. His efforts were not in vain.

This Soul Cultivation Technique had no name and was obtained by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint when he became a fighting sage. It was accidentally discovered in a certain ruin, and its origin could no longer be traced.

He not only wanted to cultivate it himself but also planned to pass it on to Xiao Yixian. The method of resurrection, he wouldn't use it unless absolutely necessary, but having an extra option was always good.

Su Yun went to Xiao Yixian's room.

"Xian'er."

Su Yun called gently.

"What's wrong, brother?"

Xiao Yixian was somewhat surprised. Usually, her brother wouldn't come to her room unless something happened.

Su Yun's expression became serious.

"Xian'er, I'm going to pass on a secret technique to you now. This technique is extremely precious, and under no circumstances should you reveal it. Understand?"

Xiao Yixian's expression also became serious.

"I understand, brother."

She remembered every word her brother said, and she listened to him in everything.

Su Yun didn't say much more.

A single sentence of advice was enough. Xian'er knew the importance of it.

After passing on the Soul Cultivation Technique to Xiao Yixian, Su Yun instructed her to cultivate it well and then left.

In the following period, Su Yun and Xiao Yixian secluded themselves.

Apart from delivering the refined elixirs to the Xiao family at the beginning of each month, Su Yun spent most of his time in secluded cultivation.

It was just first-grade elixirs; with his current level, he only needed a day to produce a month's supply for the Xiao family.

It's worth mentioning that the middle-aged supervisor of the Mitel Auction House never gave up on trying to recruit Su Yun. Unable to get information for several months, he would camp out in front of the Xiao family's gate every month at the beginning.

Su Yun felt a bit helpless about this. This person stuck to him like a plaster. He couldn't flatly refuse, as a considerable portion of the medicinal ingredients for the elixirs he refined had to be purchased from the Mitel Auction House.

Fortunately, the middle-aged supervisor was understanding, and his attitude was decent. Every time they met, he would bring generous gifts.

Su Yun went along with him.

They only met once a month. If he got annoyed, he could simply leave, and the supervisor couldn't say anything. Moreover, he could accept the gifts without reservation.

The former head of the Alchemist Guild, Lao Qian, had also approached him a few times to exchange alchemy experiences. It seemed that this old guild head had not given up on becoming a fourth-grade alchemist.

And so, time passed slowly.

At this point, in the main hall of the Xiao family, three elders and the family head, Xiao Zhan, were in a discussion.

"Xiao Zhan, how come there are several transactions in the family's treasury in the past few months with unknown destinations for the gold coins? Shouldn't you give us an explanation?"

The Grand Elder furrowed his brow and questioned Xiao Zhan.

"Oh, really? I'll check on this matter in a while."

Xiao Zhan seemed somewhat surprised in his response.

The Grand Elder nodded without dwelling too much on the matter.

Xiao Zhan's expression remained calm, but a hint of unnaturalness flashed in his eyes.

During this period, his third son, Xiao Yan, was preparing to break through to the Dou Practitioner's realm.

Su Yun's appearance prompted Xiao Zhan to have different thoughts.

Gathering Qi Pill!

Yes, he wanted to ask Su Yun to refine the Gathering Qi Pill, a fourth-grade elixir, for Xiao Yan! According to the rules of alchemists, the alchemist provides the elixir materials, and there is an additional reward.

Half a year ago, he had already started gathering the materials.

However, fourth-grade elixirs were extremely precious. Even if only considering the materials, the exorbitant price was not something a small family clan leader could afford.

During this time, he had emptied his private funds, managing to gather only a portion of the required materials.

Alchemists have a success rate when refining elixirs, and he didn't know how successful Su Yun would be in refining a fourth-grade elixir.

So, for the past few months, he had discreetly used the family treasury funds.

He had thought he was being quite discreet, but he didn't expect to be discovered.

It must be said that Xiao Zhan might not be an excellent clan leader, but he was undoubtedly a good father.

...

At this moment, Su Yun was arranging his attire, having changed into Han Li's disguise, preparing to go to the Xiao family.

After a year of cultivation, he had reached the level of a Nine-Star Dou Practitioner!

He was very satisfied with his current cultivation.

The cultivation system on this continent was challenging with Dou Qi cultivation, becoming more manageable in the Dou Practitioner stage, and then gradually increasing in difficulty with higher realms.

It took him a year to break through from Dou Practitioner to Dou Master, and now, with one more year, he was just a step away from Dou Grandmaster.

He was quite content with this speed.

The progress was due to two factors.

Firstly, the high-level "Frost Flame Mantra" of the Profound Rank, which greatly enhanced the benefits of cultivation. It was much faster than when he was at the high-level of the Yellow Rank.

Secondly, the alchemy.

As a fourth-grade alchemist, he naturally produced many elixirs for himself.

Xiao Yixian's cultivation had not advanced much and remained at the Dou Qi stage.

Su Yun didn't find this surprising. The Calamity Poison Body was no joke. Despite her current cultivation being limited, once activated, her cultivation would skyrocket much faster than his.

Su Yun arrived at the entrance of the Xiao family, and as expected, Xiao Zhan and the three elders were waiting for him.

This had been the routine for the past year. Obviously, being a fourth-grade alchemist meant they couldn't afford to be negligent.

Su Yun was once again invited into the hall. After exchanging some pleasantries, he took out the elixirs from his spatial ring, drank some tea, and was ready to leave.

"Master Han, please wait."

Su Yun was stopped by Xiao Zhan.

"I have a personal matter to trouble Master Han with. I wonder if it's convenient?"

Xiao Zhan said with a smiling face.

"Oh, I see. Clan Leader Xiao, please feel free to speak."

(End of this chapter)

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