dmims 425. Special Day
425. Special Day
When Yao Lao and Xiao Yan parted ways in the Northwest Region, Yao Lao also miscalculated this matter. When Xiao Yan and Yao Lao parted ways, Xiao Yan had only just entered the sixth rank. Yao Lao never expected that Xiao Yan could jump through ranks and surge in soul power to break through to the Spirit Realm without even coming into contact with the Pill Tower.
Moreover, Xiao Yan's destination at the time was Zhongzhou, so Yao Lao naturally predicted that Xiao Yan would eventually enter the Pill Tower, and only the Pill Tower would teach Xiao Yan about the Soul Realm. With Xiao Yan's strength, talent, and the help of a "benefactor," he would naturally be able to find an opportunity to enter the Soul Realm smoothly. If Xiao Yan knew about the Soul Realm too early, it wouldn't be a good thing for him, so after careful consideration, Yao Lao chose not to say anything.
Ling Zhuo's gift of a cup of medicinal wine allowed Xiao Yan to take his first step towards the Soul Spirit Realm. At the auction, thanks to Qing Lin's keen eye, he obtained a hidden inheritance from ancient times. Within it, he acquired the unique technique "Heavenly Thunder Spirit Forging," which simultaneously tempers both battle qi and soul power. Later, Xiao Yan used Lei Jingxiao to unleash a Heaven-Rank battle technique, propelling his soul a significant step closer to the Soul Spirit Realm!
Xiao Yan, with absolutely no understanding of Spirit Realm souls, stumbled upon his attempt. Among Xiao Yan's group, Qing Lin and Lei Jingxiao, though both possessing Spirit Realm souls, were essentially of little help. Mingmei's preparations for Qing Lin were too unique; the latter practically bypassed all difficulties and went straight to the Spirit Realm, leaving little suitable experience to impart to Xiao Yan. Furthermore, due to the special nature of the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, Qing Lin's suggestions weren't entirely applicable to Xiao Yan.
As for Lei Jingxiao, although the Lei Clan possessed numerous secret texts recording the Soul Spirit Realm, he had always disdained those contents. His own path to the Soul Spirit Realm was naturally pre-arranged from the beginning. Therefore, his understanding of it was completely blank, and Xiao Yan realized that asking was pointless.
This time, Xuan Yi completely opened this door for Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan spent five whole days studying the content taught by Xuan Yi twice from beginning to end, and finally completed his understanding of the soul realm.
Xiao Yan stretched after finishing his studies. He wasn't a bookworm, but when it came to matters like soul power, which were so closely related to him, he was incredibly serious. He felt extremely satisfied with the five days of learning. He felt that once his soul realm broke through, it would be unparalleled by anyone else's breakthrough.
Whether it's personal cultivation or alchemy, reaching the peak requires using one's brain. If someone is illiterate and only relies on brute force to blindly rush forward, they are unlikely to go far.
Xiao Yan slowly stepped out of the alchemy room. Breaking through to the Soul Realm was no small matter, and he naturally needed to inform others. At this crucial juncture, it was essential to have someone protect him. His previous actions had been far too reckless. Had anyone harbored ill intentions towards him, even a simple gesture could have disrupted his soul, with unimaginable consequences.
As Xiao Yan stepped out of the alchemy room, it was already dusk, and a faint, yellowish light enveloped the hall. However, Xiao Yan didn't expect to see a beautiful figure waiting for him by his door as soon as he stepped outside.
"Senior brother! You really came out!" Mu Qingluan said with great surprise when she saw Xiao Yan appear outside the alchemy room.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly at Mu Qingluan: "I just finished cultivating. What are you doing here waiting for me?"
When Xiao Yan is refining medicine, unless it is an extremely urgent matter, no one else will disturb him. After all, no one can guarantee that Xiao Yan is not at a critical moment in refining medicine.
"Senior brother, do you know what day it is today?"
"What day is it?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's bewildered expression, Mu Qingluan chuckled, "It seems you really don't know that today is Little Fairy Doctor's birthday!"
"Is it today? How did you know?"
Xiao Yan was absolutely certain that Little Fairy Doctor had never told him about this, otherwise he would have remembered it.
A hint of smugness appeared in Mu Qingluan's eyes: "Senior brother, you don't know this, do you? We talk about everything when we're shopping together, and I just casually asked about it!"
"If you hadn't come out, I wouldn't have bothered you. But since you've come out, why not prepare a gift for Sister Little Fairy Doctor?"
At this point, a hint of hesitation appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes: "But would Little Fairy Doctor like it?"
Mu Qingluan thought Xiao Yan simply didn't understand the meaning, so she immediately pointed it out: "How could you not like it? Especially for you, your feelings for her are different from ours."
Mu Qingluan gave these words sincerely, without any ulterior motives.
She had initially developed some feelings for Xiao Yan through their interactions, and with Mu Yaoyin's subtle encouragement, she also hoped to be with him. However, as her understanding of Xiao Yan deepened, she witnessed Qing Lin's terrifying strength, the calm and wise Little Fairy Doctor, and, compared to Xun'er, whom she hadn't interacted with much but whose beauty was breathtaking, she felt increasingly inferior. Compared to these people, she felt utterly ordinary.
Especially Little Fairy Doctor, after getting to know her for a long time, she sincerely felt that only a beauty like the latter, who was excellent in appearance, strength and intelligence, could be worthy of Xiao Yan.
Of course, Xiao Yan's figure rushing straight into the Sound Valley for Xiao Yi Xian also deeply shocked Mu Qingluan. She felt more and more that even if she could force her way in, it would only affect Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's happiness. Xiao Yan himself did not shy away from his relationship with Xiao Yi Xian. Within this mansion, Xiao Yi Xian was completely like the matriarch.
As they got to know each other, she realized she couldn't help Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan really only treated her like a younger sister.
Finally, Mu Qingluan came to a conclusion: even if she couldn't be with Xiao Yan, his personality would definitely ensure she wouldn't suffer. Xiao Yan was indeed very tolerant of his junior sister in every way. Given the current situation, Xiao Yan could easily send her back to Xingyun Pavilion, but neither Xiao Yan nor anyone else had such an idea. Even with her as a burden, Xiao Yan didn't neglect her at all, fulfilling his responsibilities as a senior brother, but he didn't do anything excessive.
Mu Qingluan wasn't stupid; she naturally realized long ago that Xiao Yan's heart was already completely occupied by the outstanding people around him. Even if an even more outstanding woman appeared, it would be difficult for her to occupy a place in Xiao Yan's heart.
As her junior sister, she naturally wanted to see Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian find happiness. Both Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian were people she considered to be very, very good!