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Is Chapter 16 normal?
Xiao Family Back Mountain
"Mountain-Splitting Slash!"
A sword aura slammed heavily into a large rock more than two meters high!
A loud bang.
But the stone remained unmoved; only a fresh white mark appeared on its already scarred surface.
Xiao Yan let out a long sigh, his calves felt weak, and he slumped to the ground.
With his current strength, this attack almost drained 70% of his fighting spirit. At most, he could unleash another "Blue Silver Entanglement" with the remaining fighting spirit.
However, no matter what, this is still a real attack method.
Xiao Yan put down the iron sword with peace of mind.
This power is comparable to an attack at the level of a Great Soul Master in the Douluo Continent, and it finally gives it the ability to protect itself in the Soul Hunting Forest.
"It's no wonder that I've put in so much hard work over the past two and a half months. Every minute and every second has been a real effort." Xiao Yan's smile was undisguised as he lay down on the leather ground without any hesitation.
After all, he had been practicing his fighting skills for the past two and a half months and had not gone to explore the Douluo Continent again.
He was waiting for the training method.
Some time ago, news came from the market auction that a mid-level Yellow Rank wood attribute cultivation technique was being auctioned.
But the prices weren't something he could see, and he didn't even have the right to enter the auction.
"I really don't know when this will ever end."
The thought of this made Xiao Yan's scalp itch!
suddenly--
A crisp "crack" came from the boulder behind him!
This boulder had been chopped down countless times before, but now it shattered with a crash. After enduring so many attacks, even the hardest stone should have broken by now.
but……
Xiao Yan stared intently at the shattered boulder, at a box revealed at its base, and blinked.
Does this scene appear in the original work?
Looking at the jade box again, its surface was brand new, covered only by a thin layer of lime, as if it had just been put in. But who knows, this is a fantasy world, where any preservation method is possible.
Xiao Yan's thoughts flashed through his mind, but his movements did not stop at all. He sprang up and came to the jade box.
It was very easy, as if there were no restrictions at all, to open the lid.
There was no gold or silver jewelry inside the box, only three scrolls lying quietly.
He took it out in a daze. The scroll, like the surface of the jade box, was brand new, clearly having been completely undisturbed inside the box.
It looks brand new... which seems normal, since it's not in contact with the outside air.
With a complex mix of emotions, Xiao Yan opened the top scroll. The first page was inscribed with three ancient characters: "Mysterious Wood Technique," a high-level Mysterious rank, a wood-attribute technique.
Xiao Yan paused involuntarily.
If he were the protagonist of this world, this kind of opportunity...
That seems normal?
He suppressed the strange feeling welling up inside him and unrolled the scroll again.
The very first sentence is:
"My surname is Gu, and I come from an extremely powerful family. Due to certain reasons, I was framed by my enemies and ended up here. I fear I may not be able to return. Therefore, I leave this scroll behind. If any person in the future is destined to obtain it, I hope they will study it well and not diminish my power."
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan paused.
Wow, what a stroke of luck!
Okay, that's normal... okay, what's normal about it?!
What's with the surname Gu? What's with the jade box? And what is this wood-attribute cultivation technique?
This is clearly something Xiao Xun'er prepared for him!
However, when Xiao Yan realized that Ling Ying was very likely observing from the shadows, he immediately suppressed all the strangeness and suspicion on his face.
Instead, he instantly adjusted his expression, revealing a mixture of shock, elation, and gratitude, and solemnly cupped his hands towards the jade box:
"I am truly fortunate to have received this opportunity! Thank you for your generous gift, senior! I will certainly live up to your expectations, diligently study, and never disgrace this opportunity!"
He even bowed respectfully, putting on a convincing act.
Even after all that was done, that faint, almost imperceptible "sharpness," as if enveloped by a gaze, still lingered behind me, never dissipating.
With so many flaws, how am I supposed to keep up the act?
Why is the surname Gu instead of Xiao?
It's obvious that Ling Ying wants him to remember the ancient clan's kindness, not the Xiao family's good deeds. After all, this is the Xiao family's back mountain, and without specifying its name, misunderstandings are bound to occur.
Very stingy...
Xiao Yan's inner吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments) was surging wildly within him, almost uncontrollable, but he still forcibly drew his attention back to the other two scrolls after the cultivation technique.
One scroll contains detailed insights and key points of practice, written in neat handwriting and clearly organized.
If you cultivate according to the guidance here, you might actually be able to get a semblance of "orthodox inheritance" and avoid many detours.
The other scroll records a unique fighting technique. This is not a common fighting technique that is widely circulated on the continent, but a genuine wood-attribute fighting technique!
Advanced Xuan Rank, Withering and Flourishing Palm!
It can attack, weakening vitality; it can also support, enhancing vitality!
Perfect fit!
"The boss is generous, and the rich woman is even better!"
Xiao Yan was filled with excitement, his joy almost overflowing.
The next second, his expression suddenly turned to one of utmost respect and solemnity, and he solemnly addressed the void once more:
"This kindness is heavier than mountains. Although I am weak, I will remember my family's teachings. If I receive even a drop of kindness, I will repay it with a spring. Even if someone with the surname Gu is in danger in the future, I will fight to the death to save him and never let him down!"
Xiao Yan's voice was earnest and resounding, echoing through the forest, making him sound extremely sincere.
And right after he said those words, the lingering feeling of being watched, like a thorn in his side, finally dissipated completely.
However, he wasn't sure if Ling Ying had really left, so he turned to look at the cultivation manual in his hand.
"High-level Xuan rank. It is said that the Xiao family's high-level Huang rank cultivation technique can support cultivation up to the Dou Wang level. This high-level Xuan rank technique should be able to be used up to the Dou Zong level, right?"
"It's sufficient in the early stages, might be a bit weak in the middle stages, and might not be enough in the later stages, but it's only good for the early stages! It's enough for the early stages, and in the later stages, you can switch to cultivating higher-level techniques."
Although Master Yao once mentioned that re-cultivating one's cultivation method is extremely dangerous, it may even damage one's foundation, shorten one's lifespan, and possibly lead to death!
But since "immortality" exists in Douluo Continent, it means that there must be a way to provide abundant life force.
Once he reaches that level in the future, these hidden dangers will no longer be a problem.
"High-level Profound Rank! Worth cultivating!"
Xiao Yan had only one thought in his mind!
The biggest problem is solved. She really is a little rich girl, and it's all thanks to my efforts in raising her favorability rating every day for the past few months!
Worth, so worth it!
Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, gripping the scroll tightly in his hand.
He had an urge to immediately switch to Douluo Continent to cultivate, but his first reaction after obtaining the opportunity was naturally to share it with his "good friend," which was another excellent opportunity to boost his favorability!
I'm the kind of friend who's open to sharing everything I know!
Thinking of this, he disregarded his physical exhaustion and quickly ran towards a familiar courtyard within the Xiao family compound.
Ling Ying, who had been observing from the shadows, felt gratified upon seeing this scene; this boy was indeed grateful and knew proper etiquette.
But as he watched Xiao Yan run towards his young mistress's courtyard with such ease and even a hint of impatience, an indescribable feeling, mixed with a slight sense of unease, rose in his heart.
"Huh—hmm...hmm?"