Arriving at the Battle Qi Pavilion, he looked up at the massive building and shook his head in amazement.
On the plaque of the giant building, three powerful characters were written: “Battle Qi Pavilion.” An aura of majesty hit him.
This building was the most important place in the Xiao family: the Battle Qi Pavilion!
Releasing his soul perception, he found several gazes in the pavilion watching him.
Xiao Ling’s expression remained unchanged as he walked quickly inside.
Seeing Xiao Ling walking into the pavilion, the guarding elder who was practicing opened his eyes.
A sharp gaze swept over.
Seeing it was the family’s famous genius Xiao Ling, who was very gentle and often taught his own descendants, the gaze became much softer.
He said with a smile, “Kid Xiao Ling, what brings you to the Battle Qi Pavilion today?
Are you planning to learn a few battle skills?”
Xiao Ling went up, bowed slightly, and performed a deep bow to the guarding elder.
He spoke, “This junior’s cultivation has now broken through to the Battle Practitioner realm.
I plan to find a technique to practice in the pavilion.”
Hearing Xiao Ling say he had reached Battle Practitioner, the elder was greatly shocked.
He stepped forward quickly and grabbed Xiao Ling’s wrist.
Xiao Ling did not stop him, allowing the check.
He felt a warm current flash through his body.
The elder withdrew his hand, staring at Xiao Ling like he was looking at a monster.
He gasped, shouting in his heart, “This child is so terrifying!”
“Haha!
Truly worthy of being the Xiao family’s number one genius in a century.
Quickly, follow me to test your Battle Qi attribute, and then I’ll let you choose a technique.” Rubbing his white beard, the elder led Xiao Ling deeper into the pavilion.
Walking to the gate of the pavilion, they reached the crystal ball for testing Battle Qi attributes.
“Quickly test your own attribute, and then follow your attribute to choose a cultivation technique.” The elder nodded at Xiao Ling, gesturing for him to step forward.
Xiao Ling didn’t think much and stepped forward, placing his hand on the crystal ball.
He injected a strand of Battle Qi, and a bright red light shone out.
Already clear about his attribute, Xiao Ling wasn’t very surprised. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Seeing it was a Fire-attribute, the elder said, “Fire-attribute is in room forty-three of the third fire path.
Go in yourself and choose that technique.”
Nodding unnoticeably, Xiao Ling headed toward the technique room.
Walking into the small room containing the techniques, the light brightened.
He saw only one stone platform, on which a black scroll was quietly placed.
He picked it up and read softly: “‘Refining Fire Burning’, Yellow-level High-grade.” Xiao Ling couldn’t help but shake his head; the Xiao family’s collection was really poor.
Anyway, it was just for show.
He didn’t think more, took the technique, bowed to the elder at the door, and left the Battle Qi Pavilion.
He headed toward Xiao Xun’er’s courtyard, planning to tell her about his breakthrough.
Arriving outside Xiao Xun’er’s courtyard, he spoke a few words to the maid.
Seeing the maid leave, he waited in place.
Before long, the girl in green scurried out of the room and stood gracefully in front of him.
Xiao Xun’er gave a smile and complained softly, “Brother Xiao Ling, didn’t I say you can just enter my courtyard directly?”
Looking down at the exquisite face without any flaws, Xiao Ling smiled and said perfunctorily, “Next time for sure.” Then he changed the subject: “I came to tell you some good news.
I have now broken through to Battle Practitioner.”
“Truly worthy of Brother Xiao Ling.
The gap between Xun’er and you is getting wider and wider,” Xiao Xun’er replied softly.
“Don’t tease me.
If you practice seriously, you can surely surpass me.” Xiao Ling’s mouth twitched, but he complained in his heart: “This bit of talent is really nothing in front of your Divine Grade bloodline.”
Suddenly, a ‘gurgle’ sound came from Xiao Ling’s stomach.
It turned out that cultivation had consumed too much energy, and he hadn’t eaten, so he was a bit hungry.
Xiao Ling’s face turned red as he scratched his head in embarrassment.
Seeing it was almost noon, he spoke, “I’m a bit hungry after the breakthrough.
Would Xun’er like to go eat lunch with me?”
Xiao Xun’er covered her mouth and let out a string of bell-like laughter, then said with a smile, “Okay, okay.
Xun’er is also a bit hungry.”
So, the two walked together to the dining hall.
Xiao Xun’er’s eyes rolled as if she thought of something, and she spoke, “Since Brother Xiao Ling just broke through to Battle Practitioner, have you prepared a cultivation technique?”
Xiao Ling didn’t think much and took out the “Refining Fire Burning” from the Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night.
He shook the scroll and said, “The most powerful Fire-attribute technique in the Xiao family is this one.”
Taking the technique from Xiao Ling and seeing it was only a Yellow-level High-grade technique, Xiao Xun’er frowned.
She handed “Refining Fire Burning” back to Xiao Ling and took out a white scroll from her storage ring, placing it in front of Xiao Ling.
She said, “This is the Mysterious-level High-grade technique ‘Nurturing Flame Decision’.
Brother Xiao Ling should practice this one.”
Looking at the technique, Xiao Ling knew it was worthless to Xiao Xun’er, so he didn’t refuse and tucked it into his waist.
He said to Xiao Xun’er, “I know Xun’er’s background is definitely extraordinary, and this technique might be nothing to you.
I’ll accept this gift.
Thank you, Xun’er.”
Seeing Xiao Ling accept the technique, Xiao Xun’er was in a very good mood.
She said seriously, “Brother Xiao Ling, Xun’er believes in you.
I will wait for you to become a supreme expert who looks down on the world.”
Looking into Xiao Xun’er’s serious eyes, Xiao Ling also became serious.
His expression turned solemn, a confident light flashing in his eyes as he said determinedly, “Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you.”
At this moment, the sunlight shone on the young man’s profile, and the wind blew through his hair.
Looking at the high-spirited Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun’er also gave a brilliant smile.
After lunch, Xiao Ling first walked Xiao Xun’er back to her courtyard, then left the Xiao family, planning to go to the Mittel Auction House to buy some beast flames.
As he neared the Mittel Auction House, he quickly entered a dark alley.
Xiao Ling put on a black robe to hide his figure and walked slowly toward the Mittel Auction House.
The Mittel Auction House was the largest auction venue in Wu Tan City and also belonged to the wealthiest family in the Jia Ma Empire: the Mittel Family.
Crossing the street and arriving in front of the auction house, looking at the tall building, Xiao Ling sighed in his heart, “Truly luxurious.
Even the Xiao family looks dim in comparison.”
Under the wary gazes of the fully armed guards at the door, Xiao Ling didn’t care at all.
He didn’t stop and walked straight inside.
As soon as he entered the hall, the heat from outside receded like a tide, making him feel very refreshed and cool.
It could be described as ‘a world of ice and fire,’ reminding Xiao Ling of the feeling of walking into an air-conditioned room in the summer on Blue Star.