The next few scenes were exactly the same as the original novel.
Xiao Yan refused to accept the Qi Gathering Pill which made everyone resentful.
You must know, this pill provides 100% guarantee in advancement of a Dou Zhi Qi to Dou Zhe rank.
Normally, there is a certain risk in this process with people regressing two or even 3 stages after failure. This happens mostly because of low talent or unstable foundation. Some even try multiple times before they can succeed.
But with this pill, one can definitely become a Dou Zhe in one try!
A Dou Zhe is considered the first step in cultivation so the earlier it is reached, the better.
Of course, refined by the only 6th rank alchemist of the Empire, Pill King Gu He adds to its authenticity and potency.
Everyone had red eyes as if they wanted to tear Xiao Yan apart when they saw him casually throwing away a precious 4th rank pill at Nalan Yanran's face!!
You must know in the Xiao family, they have never even seen a pill of this grade before.
But there was nothing they could do. This was Xiao Yan's matter afterall.
The elders tried to suppress Xiao Yan and claim the pill but Xiao Zhan stood in-between as an immovable pillar.
The event was almost over. But it wasn't.
When everyone finally heard the famous line: "Thirty years in the east, Thirty years in the west, don't bully the young and the poor", they almost exploded.
A trash in the 3rd stage of Dou Zhi Qi said this to the future Sect Master of Yunlan Sect!
Is this allowed?!
Nalan Yanran also couldn't hold her temper anymore. Her arrogance and status doesn't allow her to be humiliated.
She immediately issued a three-year agreement to fight each other at the foot of the Yunlan Sect mountain and even said if Xiao Yan can win, she will become his maid for life.
This caused a huge uproar but of course no one believed Xiao Yan could actually win.
Surprisingly Xiao Yan accepted the challenge and even divorced her on the spot.
Nalan Yanran left immediately after, without wasting a single word.
In this way, the famous engagement scene came to an end.
Everyone also dispersed shortly.
Amidst all the enthusiastic discussions and whispers, Xiao Lin was in a particularly good mood.
Xun'er who was walking beside him saw him smiling and asked: "Brother Xiao Lin seems happy. Did anything happen?"
For her, this event meant nothing. She only came to spend time with Xiao Lin.
"Oh, it's nothing. I just thought of something funny. By the way, Xun'er, how far are you from Dou Zhe? I hope you can surprise everyone in the coming-of-age ceremony next year."
Xiao Lin changed the topic and inquired about her progress.
Although he knew that this young lady from the ancient clan has definitely reached Dou Zhe but she likes to hide it, so he plays along.
Xun'er seemed to think for a while and asked playfully: "What does brother Xiao Lin think?"
Xiao Lin saw that she wouldn't give an answer so he shook his head helplessly: "I have no idea. You are still a mystery to me. But I believe you can definitely become a Dou Zhe by next year."
Xun'er smiled slightly: "Then you have to wait for Xun'er's surprise."
The two spoke a lot, laughing and chatting along the way.
Finally, Xun'er went to her courtyard and Xiao Lin left for his own.
Once inside, he closed all the doors and windows unable to contain his excitement.
He didn't expect his long silent system to wake up today in the Main Hall.
That's right, he has Signed In!
Previously, he had also visited the Main Hall but never triggered a system prompt.
It seems the locations are decided by the important events in the novel.
The more prominent the event, the greater the reward!
Xiao Lin finally figured it out.
Not only the system woke up, it also gave him a big surprise.
[Heavenly Sun Scripture (Heaven rank, high grade Qi method)]
Just looking at the reward, Xiao Lin's breathing quickened.
Even though he has received quite a few Dou skills and is also a 9 star Dou Zhe, what he lacks is a Qi method.
Qi method unlike Dou techniques can only be practiced one at a time. If it is changed, it will automatically be replaced.
Moreover, changing it, often brings its own set of problems so everyone wants to stick to one Qi method.
A better Qi method can ensure greater douqi reserve and recovery at the same level. Even the strength of Dou techniques are affected by it as it enhances the quality of douqi in the body.
Most families and even small sects only have Xuan rank Qi methods available to them.
The Xiao family also has one at the mid grade of Xuan rank called the Angry Lion Gang. It is reserved for the Sect Leader, his successor and people with outstanding merits.
By this, one can understand how much important Qi methods are to a clan.
Even bigger sects like Yunlan Sect may only have a few Earth rank Qi methods in their hand that they consider their greatest treasure. Of course, they are mostly of low or mid grade.
High grade Earth rank Qi methods are only found in first rate or higher sects in the Central Plains where the strong are like the clouds.
As for Heaven rank, they have long been legends and only have a possibility to appear in those ancient clans and inheritance spaces.
But now, Xiao Lin not only has a heaven rank Qi method but it is of the highest grade. This means that this technique is at the pinnacle of this continent.
Even ancient clans may not own such level of item.
Opening the fiery red scroll, Xiao Lin felt a wave of heat striking his face.
In a blink of an eye, he was pulled into his inner world.
A blinding light assaulted his eyes, making it hard for him to open them.
When he finally succeeded, he saw a huge burning sun suspended in the space before him.
The entire world was illuminated, the temperature rose by several degrees but surprisingly it didn't hurt Xiao Lin.
At this moment, a golden streak ejected from the ball of fire and flew straight towards the center of Xiao Lin's eyebrows.
Before he could react, it had already entered his body. Suddenly, ancient characters appeared one by one within his mind.
The Heaven rank technique is not like ordinary scrolls which has to be read like a book.
The mysteries and profoundness is not something that can be expressed through writing at all.
Instead, they have various magical ways for comprehension and practice.
Xiao Lin started to comprehend the technique on the spot.
With his top-level understanding, he was sure he could succeed.