Xiao Yan, Is That You?
17: chapter 17 : Cultivation Is Very Easy and Addictive…
Xiao Yan, Is That You?
Chapter 17: Cultivation Is Very Easy and Addictive…
Xiao Yan, Is That You?
The Qin family’s training compound stretched across an entire floating island, a vast expanse of white jade platforms and spirit-gathering formations that hummed with ancient power.
Training dummies forged from immortal-grade materials stood in neat rows.
Sparring rings etched with protective arrays gleamed under the eternal twilight sky.
Meditation chambers lined the perimeter, their doors open to the gentle breeze that carried the scent of spirit flowers.
And today, every single viewing platform was packed.
The female members of the Qin family’s younger generation had gathered in force.
They lined the railings, filled the pavilions, and perched on every available surface.
Their eyes were fixed on a single figure standing in the center of the main training platform.
“Look at him,” one young woman whispered, her cheeks already flushed.
“He’s so serious today.” “So cute when he’s focused!” Amature beauty said .
“Do you think he’ll do well?” Another girl asked .
“Of course he will!
He’s our young master!” Another girls said with confidence .
“I heard he has an Immortal master now…” another girl said .
“Focus!
He’s starting!” An elder said .
Tian stood in the center of the platform, his expression unusually serious.
Beside him, Lu Tianyi had shed her usual white robes for a more practical training outfit—still elegant, still flowing, but cut to allow freedom of movement.
Her dual-colored hair was tied back, and her mismatched eyes were soft as she looked down at her disciple.
“Are you ready, Little Tian?” she asked gently.
“Yes, Master.” Qin tian replied .
“Then let us begin with the fundamentals.” She gestured for him to sit, and he settled onto a meditation cushion.
She knelt before him, her posture perfect.
“The first stage of cultivation is the Body Tempering Realm.
This is where the cultivator refines their mortal flesh into a vessel capable of holding spiritual power.
There are twelve stages in this realm—the most of any realm in a cultivator’s life.” Tian nodded.
He knew this, of course.
He had been taught the realms since before he could walk.
But he had never really paid attention.
Why would he?
He had been too busy being pampered by his mothers, playing with his maids, and generally enjoying life.
‘If I had known the System would scare me into action,’ he thought wryly, ‘I might have started earlier.’ [The Host is lazy.
This system merely provided…
motivation.] ‘You threatened me with an army of dead Immortals.’ Qin tian complained.
[Effective motivation.] ‘…I hate that you’re right.’ Qin said to his system .
Lu Tianyi continued her explanation.
“The first three stages—from the first to the third—are called the Skin Refining Realm.
In these stages, you refine your skin to make it strong and tough.
The highest achievement in this realm is the Jade Skin Realm, where your skin becomes as lustrous and unbreakable as immortal jade.” She raised three fingers.
“The second highest is the Diamond Skin Realm.
The third is the Gold Skin Realm.
And the lowest…” She paused.
“The lowest is the Iron Skin Realm.
But there is an even lower realm—one that I will not speak of, because those who can only achieve that realm have no future in cultivation.” note: The realm she didn’t mention is called the Copper Skin Realm.
It is the absolute bottom of the barrel.
If you can only reach Copper Skin, you might as well give up cultivation and become a farmer.
At least the vegetables won’t judge you.
“The fourth to sixth stages,” Lu Tianyi continued, “are the Organ Refining Realm.
This is where you refine your internal organs—your heart, your liver, your kidneys, your lungs.
Do you understand why this is important, Little Tian?” Tian nodded seriously.
“If your body is strong but your organs are weak, a shockwave technique could bypass your skin and destroy your insides.” “Correct.
Very good.” She smiled, pleased.
“The seventh to ninth stages are the Blood Refining Realm.
Refining your blood improves your body’s healing and increases your overall strength.
The highest achievement here is the Jade Blood Realm, where your blood shines like liquid jade.” “And the tenth to twelfth stages are the Bone Refining Realm, where you refine your bones.
The highest is Jade Bones.
After that comes the Foundation Realm.” Lu Tianyi paused, her mismatched eyes studying him.
“Now, Little Tian.
Which clan’s cultivation technique will you practice with?
Your Qin family’s Time Sutra?
The Long Dynasty’s Dragon Ascension Art?
You have many choices.” Tian shook his head.
“I won’t cultivate any of my clans’ techniques.” A ripple of surprise ran through the viewing platforms.
His mothers exchanged glances.
His sisters leaned forward.
The ancestors raised their eyebrows.
Even the other young women of the family murmured in confusion.
Lu Tianyi’s expression remained gentle, but there was a hint of concern in her eyes.
“Little Tian, I cannot teach you my technique.
It is suitable for my Immortal Body alone—it is an innate technique, born with me.
It would not be suitable for you.” Tian smiled sweetly.
“Master, I also have an innate cultivation technique.” The surprise deepened.
But only slightly—after all, this was Tian.
The boy with five Immortal Physiques.
The boy who had opened a book that defied Immortals.
Was it really so strange that he would have his own cultivation technique?
Lu Tianyi’s mismatched eyes widened.
“Is it Immortal Rank?” She was surprised.
“Yes, Master.” Qin tian replied obidently.
She nodded slowly.
“Then you should cultivate your innate technique.
It will be the most suitable for your body and soul.” Tian nodded seriously.
Outwardly, he was the picture of a diligent disciple.
Inwardly, he was grumbling.
‘What innate technique?!
This is clearly something I bought from the System Mall!’ Qin tian said in his mind .
[The Host should be grateful.
This system provided a convenient cover story.] ‘You didn’t provide anything!
I had to come up with that on the spot!’ Qin tian complained.
[The Host is resourceful.
This system is proud.] The system replied in a proud tone .
‘…Just show me the technique.’ Qin tian said with a sigh .
A translucent panel materialized in his mind.
— PRIMORDIAL CHAOS CREATION SUTRA Creation Grade Cultivation Technique — Exclusive to Host Available Chapters for Purchase: · Body Tempering Realm Chapters (Stages 1-12): 300,000 Destiny Points · Foundation Realm Chapters: 400,000 Destiny Points · Golden Core Realm Chapters: 500,000 Destiny Points · Remaining chapters locked until previous realms are mastered.
— ‘Buy the chapters up to Golden Core Realm,’ Tian ordered to his sytem.
[Confirming purchase…] [DING!
Body Tempering Realm Chapters acquired!] [DING!
Foundation Realm Chapters acquired!] [DING!
Golden Core Realm Chapters acquired!] [Points deducted from host : 1,200,000.] [Remaining Points of host : 5,700,000.] Tian blinked.
‘Wait.
I had 5.7 million?
I spent 2 million on the auras, 2 million on the system functions, 1.2 million on the cultivation chapters—I should have less than 1 million left.’ [The Host received additional points from two sources.
First, acquiring an Immortal Master: 2,000,000 Destiny Points.
Second, stealing the Book of Reincarnation from the Supreme Emperor of All Ages’ script: 3,000,000 Destiny Points.
Total: 5,000,000 points added.] ‘Five million?!
From those two things alone?!’ Qin asked in a surprised voice .
[The Immortal Master is a Red Luck Daughter of Destiny originally fated to guide the protagonist to supremacy.
Stealing her loyalty is a significant achievement.
The Book of Reincarnation is a Creation Grade golden finger—the single greatest treasure of one of the most powerful protagonists in the original script.] ‘What about the protagonist’s luck?
Did it drop?’ Qin asked curiously as he realy wanted know after he stolen such important things from him what is his current state .
[The Supreme Emperor of All Ages’ Luck Value has dropped from Red to Gold.
He is still a top-grade Son of Fortune, but his most powerful cheat has been taken.
His future path has been severely crippled.] ‘Only to Gold?!
Even after losing a Creation Grade technique?!’ Qin tian said in surprised voice .
[Protagonists are heaven’s darlings, Host.
Their luck is resilient.
It takes multiple major blows to reduce them to mediocrity.] System replied .
Tian clicked his tongue.
‘Outrageous.
Absolutely outrageous.’ Qin tian thought darkly that he must never be soft hearted when dealing with protagonist or one day he might die .
But he had no time to dwell on it.
His master was waiting for him to start his training .
And he also wanted spend time with his beautiful master .
— Lu Tianyi produced a spatial ring and began withdrawing items.
One by one, Emperor Grade Blood Fruits materialized on a jade platter—dozens of them, each one pulsing with rich, crimson light.
The spiritual energy radiating from them made the air thick and heavy.
“These are Blood Fruits,” she explained, “harvested from the Blood Orchid Tree that grows only in the deepest chasms of the Primordial Realm.
Each fruit contains the condensed life force of a thousand years of growth.
They are Emperor Grade treasures.
For most cultivators, one would be a priceless gift.” She gestured at the platter.
“For you, they are training snacks.” Tian’s eyes sparkled.
“Snacks?” Qin tian was surprised and delighted the two thing he liked in life was good food and beautiful woman .
“Eat one.
Then follow my instructions.” His beautiful master said in a gentle tone .
Tian picked up the nearest Blood Fruit and bit into it.
The fruit exploded in his mouth—not with juice, but with power.
Liquid fire poured down his throat and flooded his meridians.
His body temperature spiked.
His skin flushed crimson.
The spiritual energy was so dense, so overwhelming, that even a Saint Realm cultivator might have exploded.
Tian simply chewed and swallowed.
“Tastes like cherries.” He found them very tasty.
The watching women exchanged glances of disbelief of how easily he eaten those blood fruits .
As one has to know they are different from other Emperor fruits they are extremely violent .
“He just ate an Emperor Grade Blood Fruit like it was candy…” a young girl said in surprised voice .
“His body is absorbing it so easily…” another woman said with the same shock .
“As expected of our young master and have you all forgotten our young master have 5 immortal boodies its is naturaly very easy for him !” A mature volpotuous beautiful elder said .
The girls nodded remembering it they had forgotten it as there young master was just to cute and adorable that they had forgotten he has 5 Immortal bodies .
That he is a monster that will never be suppressed by anyone for thousend of eras .
Lu Tianyi’s voice cut through the murmurs.
“Now, Little Tian.
Follow the first chapter of your technique.
Guide the energy outward.
Refine your skin first.
Build your foundation layer by layer.” Tian closed his eyes and activated the Primordial Chaos Creation Sutra.
The technique surged to life within him.
The Blood Fruit’s energy was greedily absorbed, but more than that—Tian’s body itself began to create spiritual energy.
Qi bubbled up from his very cells, not drawn from the outside world but generated from within.
This was the power of the Creation Sutra.
He did not borrow from the Dao.
He became the Dao.
But he still absorbed from outside or it would look very suspicious as how will qin tian Realm increase if he doesn’t rabsorbe spiritual energy .
[Host, this is Chaos Creation Qi.
The strongest form of Qi in existence.
‘Very good that means i will grown very powerful right system .’ [Yes Host the qi will make you even more powerful and will give you many advantages in the future ] The system said .
Qin tian nodded in satisfaction.
And he started to cultivate again .
His skin began to change color.
First, it took on a Bronze sheen—solid, metallic, unyielding.
The first stage of the Skin Refining Realm.
Then he grabbed another Blood Fruit.
And another he started eat them like there candy’s.
Then his skin changed to silver Slowly .
They were surprised how quickly qin tian did that as even they had to take a few days to reach broze to silver .
Then his chnaged from silver to shining Gold.
He looked liked a golden statue.
Then his from gold to Diamond.
Qin tian has has now become a glorious dimond man.
Maybe one day he might become the pirate king cough cough .
The women watched in stunned silence as Tian consumed Emperor Grade fruits like popcorn and his cultivation soared.
In the span of minutes, he had achieved what took most cultivators years.
“Little Tian,” Lu Tianyi said gently, placing a hand on his shoulder.
“Stop here.
Cultivation should be taken slowly.
This is only your first day.” Tian opened his eyes.
The glow of his skin—which had reached the Diamond Skin Realm—slowly faded back to its normal luminous complexion.
He nodded obediently.
“Yes, Master.” But before he could say more, a blur of motion tackled him to the ground .
“TIAN!
YOU’VE GOTTEN EVEN CUTER!” His sisters exclaimed.
Ling Xing was the first to reach him, but the other sisters were close behind.
Qin Yuxuan, Long Xia, Zhou Lingxi, Ling Yue, Su Lan—all of them crowded around him, their eyes sparkling.
“How is this possible?!” Long Xia demanded.
“You were already too cute!
Now you’re…
you’re so …” “Impossibly cute,” Zhou Lingxi finished.
” Yes Ridiculously cute,” Ling Yue agreed with her .
“Economically viable,” Su Lan added .
Everyone stared at her.
With eyes that say can you not talk about finance here .
“What?
Handsomeness has market value.” Su lan said like what she said isn’t wrong.
The girls just Sighed feeling she is hopeless.
Lin Yueyao stepped forward, a small mirror in her hand.
She held it up so Tian could see his reflection.
“Look little tian .” Tian looked.
And blinked he was very surprised.
His face had changed.
Subtly, but unmistakably.
His features had sharpened just a fraction.
His skin was smoother, more luminous.
His eyes—already beautiful—held a new depth, a magnetic quality that drew the gaze and refused to let go.
He was still recognizably himself, but he was more.
More handsome.
More captivating.
More everything that make him more attractive to grils .
‘System, explain.’ Qin tian said with curiosity As he wondered what has changed .
[As cultivators advance, their physical appearance improves.
This is a natural side effect of spiritual energy refining the body.
However, the foundation matters.
An ugly person will only ever become ‘decent’ at best.
The Host’s foundation was already monstrously handsome.
Cultivation merely enhances what was already there.] System explained to her host .
‘So I’m going to get even better looking as I cultivate?’ Qin tian asked .
[Yes, Host.
By the time the Host reaches the Immortal Realm, his appearance will be…
catastrophic.
For women.] The system replied with a smile .
‘…Catastrophic arent i already am very charming ?’ Qin tian asked with confusion.
[There will be no resistance.
Only surrender host .] System didn’t say it was for her future happiness the more more her host become handsome the more she would benefit .
Can one guess why ?
.
Tian smiled and turned to his sisters.
“Big sisters, you’re all more good-looking than me.” Qin tian said with out sweat lying naturally.
The sisters melted seeing there little brother cuteness.
“Our little tian has such a Sweet tongue!” Ling Xing squealed with happiness.
“Our little brother is the best!” Long Xia declared proudly .
” yes he is So precious,” Qin Yuxuan said with smiles .
Su Lan nodded approvingly.
“Flattery.
An excellent investment strategy.” But she also smiled .
Tian was passed around like a beloved doll, each sister hugging him tightly.
Even the other young women of the Qin family got their turns, their faces flushed with happiness.
Lu Tianyi watched with a soft smile.
‘My disciple.
Already so loved.’ But when she thought about her family she was a little sad .
But she looked qin tian with anticipation as he can make her wish come true .
— Fifteen days passed like the wind very quickly .
Tian’s cultivation progressed at a monstrous pace.
The Diamond Skin Realm fell within a week.
The Jade Skin Realm—the supposed pinnacle of the Skin Refining stage—was achieved on the fifteenth day.
And yet, Tian felt he could go further.
He sat in the training compound, surrounded by the hushed silence of his watching family.
His master knelt before him, her mismatched eyes focused.
“Keep going lttle tian ,” Lu Tianyi murmured.
“Push past the limit and you will become more powerful .” Tian pushed with all of his limit .
And his blood was Hot like magma from eating so many emepoer fruits .
And his skin started to change to slowly change .
And he became the hulk !!!
Cough cough what I mean is that .
The jade-like luster that marked the pinnacle of the Skin Refining Realm began to ripple.
Symbols appeared—ancient, primordial runes that predated any written language.
They emerged from his skin like tattoos rising from deep within, swirling across his arms, his chest, his face.
They glowed with a light that was neither gold nor silver nor any color known to mortal eyes.
It was the light of creation itself—the chaos from which all things were born.
The watching women gasped in surprised .
Seeing such powerful aura radiating from qin tian .
“Those runes—!” One of the girls exclaimed.
“What is that they feel even more powerful then our time runes ?!”another young girls exclaimed.
“It’s…
it’s beautiful…” another girl said but she got stares from the others that seems to saying is is that all you can think of .
And she blushed .
The runes merged with his skin, sinking into his flesh and vanishing.
When they were gone, Tian’s skin looked…
normal.
Perfectly normal.
But it radiated an aura that made even the Great Emperors in the audience feel a tremor of awe.
Chaos Creation Skin.
Qin tians exclusive skin .
That will very good for future battles .
Tian opened his eyes.
“Master…
didn’t you say the Jade Skin Realm was the highest?” Tian asked surprised.
Lu Tianyi smiled.
It was a smile of pride.
“What I said was true—for ordinary cultivators.
But for those with Immortal Techniques or Immortal Bodies, the limits are different.
We can break through the normal boundaries and achieve our own unique Skin Refining Realm.” She raised her hand.
Runes flared to life across her skin—two symbols of light and shadow that swirled in eternal duality.
Her already beautiful appearance was elevated to something transcendent.
She looked like a goddess of duality, her mismatched eyes blazing with power.
“This is my Limit-Breaking Skin,” she said.
“The Duality Rune Skin.” Qin Yuxuan stepped forward.
Her skin shimmered, and runes of silver-white appeared—the symbols of Time itself, flowing like an eternal river across her flesh.
She looked like a goddess of ages, beautiful and terrifying.
“And this is mine,” she said.
“The Time Rune Skin.” Tian looked at his own hands.
The runes were gone now, but he could feel them waiting beneath the surface.
His Limit-Breaking Skin.
His Chaos Creation Skin.
‘Not bad for fifteen days of work.’ Qin tian said proudly in his mind .
[The Host is progressing well.
But there is still much to do.] ‘I know.
Organ Refining next.’ Qin tian complained .
And his sytem just smiled watching her host .
— More days passed.
Thirty days into his cultivation journey, Tian was ready for the next stage .
Of his cultivation journey .
The training compound was different today.
It was empty.
No sisters.
No fiancées.
No watching young women.
Only Tian and his master stood on the white jade platform, and between them was a massive bathtub filled with blood.
Not human blood.
The blood essence of savage beasts .
There are all at least supreme Grade savage beast .
note: There is an important distinction between Heavenly Beasts and Savage Beasts.
Heavenly Beasts—dragons, phoenix’s, qilins, the heavenly fox tribes—are intelligent.
They can take human form.
They have cultures and civilizations.
Qin Tian himself could be considered a Heavenly Beast due to his dragon bloodline.
Savage Beasts, on the other hand, cannot gain sentience.
They cannot transform.
They are beasts in the truest sense.
So when Tian bathes in beast blood, he is not consuming his own kind.
He is consuming monsters.
There is a difference.
The blood in the tub was a deep, rich crimson, and it radiated power that made the air vibrate.
“For the Organ Refining Realm,” she explained, “external application of beast blood essence combined with internal cultivation is the most effective method.
The blood will seep into your body and accelerate the refinement of your organs.
You will need to…” She coughed.
“Disrobe.” Tian didn’t hesitate.
He stripped off his robes, leaving himself completely naked.
Lu Tianyi’s face went from pink to crimson.
Her entire face was red like a tomato and she looked adorable and sexy .
She had never seen a naked man before.
In millions of years of existence, she had never once witnessed such a sight.
And now, standing before her, was her fourteen-year-old disciple in all his glory.
His lean, well-proportioned body.
His luminous skin.
And his— ‘That’s…
that’s…
.
‘ She was shocked beyond imagination and she wasn’t prepared for anything she had thought of she would see today .
Her eyes widened.
Her breath caught.
Her heart hammered against her ribs.
For the first time in her life she saw such massive cock the only cock she has seen to be honest .
Tian’s cock was massive.
Even soft, it was thicker than her wrist and long enough to make her mind go blank.
She had read about male anatomy in ancient texts.
She had heard stories from other female cultivators.
But this—this was not what she had expected.
This was not even in the same realm of expectation.
‘How…
how does he walk?
How does he…
how will his future wives…’ She thought blushing .
“Master?” Tian asked innocently.
“Why is your face red?” But inside his head qin tian was laughing madly .
Lu Tianyi’s composure shattered.
“N-Nothing!
It’s nothing!
Get in the tub!” She aid with a blush .
“Yes, Master~” qin tian said obidently .
Tian climbed into the blood-filled tub, and Lu Tianyi quickly began adding medicines to the mixture.
Her hands trembled slightly, but her voice remained steady as she worked.
[Nine Revolution Organ-Tempering Lotus] — Saint Grade.
[Void Phoenix Marrow Essence] — Supreme Grade.
[Primordial Heart-Refining Ginseng] — Emperor Grade.
[Dragon’s Blood Flower] — Emperor Grade.
[Heavenly Restoration Orchid] — Emperor Grade.
One by one, she added the treasures.
The blood in the tub began to glow.
The spiritual energy in the air grew so thick it was almost solid.
“I am not adding Immortal Grade medicines,” she said, her voice firm.
“The gap between Emperor and Immortal is too vast.
Your body is not yet ready.” “Yes, Master.” Tian closed his eyes and activated the Primordial Chaos Creation Sutra.
The effect was immediate.
The blood essence surged into his body, guided by the technique’s power.
His organs began to transform.
His heart pulsed with crimson light, growing stronger with every beat.
His liver flushed with vitality.
His lungs expanded, drinking in spiritual energy.
His ordinary kidneys should have shifted, glowing faintly—but beause his Immortal Kidneys, already transformed, they remained in their golden and purple state, pulsing with immortal power.
One by one, his organs reached the pinnacle of refinement.
The beast blood in the tub was greedily absorbed, the crimson liquid fading to clear water as every drop of essence was pulled into his body.
When he opened his eyes, the water was completely transparent.
“It’s done,” he said.
Lu Tianyi nodded, her composure mostly recovered.
“Good.
Shower and dress.
Then rest.
Organ Refining is taxing on the body.” She turned and walked away.
Perhaps a little faster than necessary.
Tian watched her go with an innocent smile.
‘I didn’t tease her at all today.
I’m such a good disciple.’ [The Host’s definition of ‘good’ is…
creative.] ‘System, you’re supposed to be on my side.’ [This system is on the side of entertainment.] Qin tian just sighs and smiles and he goes back to his palace .
— Tian returned to his personal palace within the Qin family’s compound.
The moment he stepped through the doors, his maids descended.
“Young Master!
Welcome back!” “Your bath is prepared!” “We’ve been waiting for you!” Long Jin and Long Rui, the dragon twins, led the procession.
Their golden hair gleamed in the lantern light.
Their generous figures swayed with every step.
Behind them, dozens of other maids—all beautiful, all devoted, all his—bowed in greeting.
“The bath house is ready, Young Master,” Long Jin said, her gentle voice warm.
“Shall we escort you?” “You shall.” Qin tian said lazily.
The bath house was a separate building connected to his palace—a dome of white jade with a pool the size of a small lake.
Steam rose from the warm water, carrying the scent of spirit flowers and medicinal herbs.
Crystals embedded in the ceiling cast a soft, golden glow.
And then the maids began to undress.
Robes slipped from shoulders.
Silk pooled on the floor.
One by one, the most beautiful women in the realm revealed bodies that could make goddesses weep.
Full breasts.
Narrow waists.
Flared hips.
Long legs.
Skin that glowed with the luster of cultivation.
They were holy maidens in all but name.
Any one of them could have been the dao companion of a Holy Land’s young master.
Instead, they were maids.
His maids.
And they were delighted to be maids.
Tian’s eyes feasted.
‘This is the best part of cultivation.
The recovery.’ Qin said to the system .
Long Rui lifted him and carried him into the water.
Her purple dragon horns caught the light as she settled him against her ample chest.
Long Jin appeared at his side with a platter of sliced fruit.
Sister Lin began massaging his shoulders.
Sister Mei scrubbed his back.
Sister Yu fed him juice pressed from Saint Grade spirit fruits.
Tian closed his eyes and hummed in contentment.
‘This is heaven.’ [The Host says that every day.] The system said .
‘Because every day is heaven.’ Qin tian said lazily as he rubes the big brest of one his maids .
The maid blushed and moans .
And she says “young master your so naughty .
” but she doesn’t resist at all she even enjoys it .
Long Rui’s hands worked through his hair.
Long Jin’s fingers fed him a slice of peach.
The other maids giggled softly as they attended to him, their touches gentle and warm.
‘If cultivation makes me feel this good,’ Tian thought lazily, ‘I should have started years ago.’ — [DING!] Tian’s eyes snapped open.
‘System?’ [The Search Function has completed its task.
The nearest protagonist has been located.] ‘Show me.’ A screen materialized in his mind’s eye.
It showed a small city—no, barely a town.
The buildings were modest, built of wood and stone.
The streets were dusty.
The spiritual energy in the air was so thin it was almost nonexistent compared to the Qin family’s territory.
‘This is a desolate land,’ Tian observed.
‘The Qi here is practically stagnant.’ [Correct.
It is a border region, far from any major force.
The perfect place for a protagonist to begin his journey unnoticed.] The screen zoomed in on a compound.
A faded sign hung above the gate: XIAO FAMILY.
In the courtyard, a young man about Tian’s age was being mocked.
“Look at the trash!” “Once a genius, now worse than a mortal!” “His cultivation actually REGRESSED!
From Foundation Realm back to Body Tempering!” “How pathetic!” They All mock him even if he is the son of a clan leader .
The young man—Xiao Ye—knelt in the dirt, his fists clenched, his expression a mixture of humiliation and fury.
He was handsome in a rugged way, with dark hair and fierce eyes.
But his cultivation had indeed regressed, and the other young disciples of the Xiao family surrounded him like vultures.
Tian’s eyes narrowed.
Then he noticed something.
A pendant around Xiao Ye’s neck.
It was old and worn, a simple piece of jade that seemed utterly unremarkable.
‘System.
That pendant…’ [Correct, Host.
It contains the soul of a powerful cultivator.
A ring grandpa…
or rather, a pendant grandpa.
The soul is absorbing Xiao Ye’s spiritual energy to sustain itself, causing his cultivation regression.] ‘And eventually, the soul will feel guilty, reveal itself, take Xiao Ye as its apprentice, and his invincible path will begin.’ [The Host is well-read.] System said with smile smile qin tian could not see.
‘I’ve read this exact story about fifty times on Earth.’ Qin tian said to the system A new panel appeared: — SCRIPT: THE RISE OF THE FLAME EMPEROR Xiao Ye, once the genius of the Xiao Family, is now considered trash.
Only his father still believes in him.
The reason for his fall is the ancient soul residing in his pendant—a powerful cultivator who, feeling guilt for crippling the boy’s future, will take Xiao Ye as its apprentice.
Thus begins Xiao Ye’s invincible path.
He will master the Dao of Flame, conquer his enemies, and one day become the Flame Emperor—the most powerful fire cultivator in the Primordial Realm.
CURRENT STATUS: Protagonist Halo — Inactive (Pending Soul Awakening) LUCK VALUE: Gold (Will rise to Red upon halo activation) — Tian’s lips curved into a smile.
It was not a kind smile .
it was the smiles could bring shivers down anyone spine.
‘Xiao Ye, huh?
The Flame Emperor.’ He chuckled softly.
‘Xiao Yan, is that you?
No…
Xiao Ye.
Close enough.
I’ve read your story .
I know your every move before you make it.’ [The Host has found his first hunting target are you happy host .] ‘Yes.’ Tian opened his eyes, staring up at the steam-shrouded ceiling.
‘Yes, I am.’ Long Rui noticed his expression.
“Young Master?
Is something wrong?” “Nothing.” Tian reached up and patted her cheek.
“Just thinking about the future.” ‘Your pendant grandpa.
Your flame techniques.
your destined wives.
Your heavenly opportunities.’ His smile widened.
‘I’m coming for all of it.’ — END OF CHAPTER 17.