"Take this Fire Spirit Crystal." Xiao Qing handed the crystal to Xiao Yan.

"Hold it in your hand and meditate with a calm heart when you cultivation every day."

"It can help you perceive and attract the fire-attribute energy around you more clearly, and it also has the effect of purifying your own Qi."

"Practice diligently; it will be of great help for you to master fire characteristics at your current stage and break through your bottleneck."

Xiao Yan took the warm Fire Spirit Crystal with both hands and immediately felt the pure and gentle fire-attribute energy contained within, which resonated faintly with his own Qi.

He was thrilled, gripped the crystal tightly, looked up at Xiao Qing, and said very solemnly: "Thank you, Cousin!"

"I will definitely work hard to cultivation and will never let down your expectations!"

Three days later, the Martial Arts Arena of the Xiao Family was bustling with people.

Xiao Qing's appearance excited all the young disciples Cultivating there.

They swarmed over, wanting to see the demeanor of this legendary figure of the Clan.

Xiao Ding, who had grown tall and upright with a steady temperament, was now twenty years old, and his cultivation had reached the two-star Dou Master level.

Beside Xiao Ding was Xiao Li, who was lean and still retained a hint of youthful swagger in his brows. He was seventeen years old and a Nine-Star Dou Zhe.

The two brothers took the initiative to part the crowd and walked up to Xiao Qing.

Xiao Ding smiled and scratched his head, his tone a bit embarrassed: "Hehe, well... Cousin, I would like to ask for some guidance..."

"When my second brother and I try to connect the Flaming Palm and the Flowing Thunder Step during our training, we always feel a bit sluggish and unable to transition in time. Could you please give us some pointers?"

Xiao Li also looked at Xiao Qing with bright, expectant eyes: "Yes, Cousin, we always feel like something is missing, and we can't unleash the proper power."

Xiao Qing nodded without saying much.

With a thought, a surge of vigorous and majestic Qi poured out, not to attack, but to rapidly condense and shape in the air in front of him!

In the blink of an eye, a wolf-shaped Magical Beast phantom, composed entirely of crimson energy, with a sturdy build and bared fangs, appeared out of thin air!

Although it was not a physical entity, this energy wolf was lifelike.

It even exuded a fierce and violent aura like a real Magical Beast, causing the lower-cultivation disciples around to feel a palpitation.

"Use your most proficient Dou Technique combo to attack it."

Xiao Qing spoke calmly while controlling the energy wolf to let out a low growl, suddenly making pouncing, biting, and clawing movements.

Its speed and power were precisely controlled to the limit that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li could barely handle.

The two brothers dared not be the slightest bit negligent; with a low shout, they immediately unleashed the Dou Technique they had practiced for many years.

Xiao Ding's palm wind was fierce and carried a scorching aura, while Xiao Li's figure was like the wind, his footwork agile.

The two joined forces and fought with the energy wolf.

Xiao Qing stood on the side, his eyes precisely capturing every flaw in their coordination.

He would chime in from time to time, his voice clearly reaching the two in the field as well as all the disciples around:

"Xiao Ding, your third palm strike was too early. Use three parts less force to leave room for changes!"

"Xiao Li, pay attention to your eldest brother's palm wind. Speed up your Flowing Thunder Step by half a beat, cut into the left side, and attack its waist and abdomen weakness!"

"Consolidate your strength! Your attacks are too scattered. Facing a thick-skinned Magical Beast, scattered attacks have little effect!"

Under his guidance, the coordination between Xiao Ding and Xiao Li became visibly smoother, and their attacks became increasingly threatening.

The young disciples watching from the sidelines were dumbfounded, their breathing subconsciously slowing down.

They had never heard of, let alone seen, such a way of using exquisite Qi manifestation to simulate a real Magical Beast for practical combat teaching.

"Cousin Xiao Qing is too amazing!"

"This energy-condensed wolf is just like a real one!"

"If only Cousin could come to guide us often..."

Various whispers full of amazement and worship spread through the crowd.

In the shadows at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, Xiao Zhan stood side by side with an Elder with whom he had a close relationship.

Xiao Zhan looked at his two sons, who were fighting braver and making rapid progress under Xiao Qing's guidance, his face full of gratification and emotion.

He sighed to the Elder beside him: "Do you see that?"

"With the Earth Rank cultivation technique left by Qing'er as a foundation, plus his precise guidance, I see that Li'er will surely break through to Dou Master in at most half a year!"

"Heaven blesses my Xiao Family; there is hope for revitalization!"

After the training guidance ended, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Xiao Zhan walked to Xiao Qing, who was wiping the sweat from his forehead, and said: "Qing'er, I have something to tell you."

"Xiao Ding and Xiao Li have discussed it themselves and decided to set off for Jia Nan Academy to cultivation in three months."

"They feel that they can come into contact with more outstanding peers there, broaden their knowledge, and open their horizons."

Xiao Qing nodded upon hearing this, but his gaze involuntarily drifted not far away.

It was Xiao Yan, the stubborn figure still practicing the force-generating techniques he had just taught, repeatedly against a wooden stake all by himself.

His heart stirred slightly, and he turned to Xiao Zhan: "Uncle, I have an idea."

"Why not let Cousin Xiao Yan go to Jia Nan Academy with his two brothers as well."

Xiao Zhan was stunned for a moment, a look of hesitation on his face: "Yan'er? He is only eleven years old; isn't he a bit too young?"

Xiao Qing interrupted him with a firm tone: "Little Yanzi's talent for Cultivation is very good, and what is even rarer is his resilient mental state. He is willing to endure hardship and has an unyielding spirit."

"This is stronger than many older disciples."

He paused, his voice lowered, carrying a hint of meaningfulness.

"More importantly, I observe that his soul power is naturally much stronger and more solid than ordinary people, which is..."

"Excellent Aptitude for becoming an Alchemist."

"Alchemist?!" Xiao Zhan's eyes widened suddenly, his voice rising a few notches due to excitement, but he quickly lowered it.

Alchemist!

On this Dou Qi Continent, that is an extremely noble profession that everyone respects!

If any Clan could produce an Alchemist, their status and influence would take a qualitative leap!

"Yes."

Xiao Qing nodded affirmatively and continued to throw out more specific arrangements: "When I was at Jia Nan Academy, I had a good relationship with a Sixth-Rank Alchemist named Elder Huo."

"I can write a letter of recommendation for Cousin Xiao Yan to take with him."

"If he can be apprenticed under him to learn Alchemy, with Little Yanzi's Aptitude and mental state, his future achievements will surely be limitless."

"This is a huge opportunity for his personal development."

After listening, Xiao Zhan's face began to become excited, his voice trembling slightly as he said: "Qing'er! This... this... what can I say to you!"

"This is really... wonderful! Wonderful! Uncle thanks you on behalf of Yan'er!!"

He seemed to have already seen the future scene of Xiao Yan wearing an Alchemist robe and bringing glory to the Clan, and his eyes couldn't help but get a little wet.

Xiao Qing smiled and patted the back of Xiao Zhan's rough hand: "Uncle, we are Clan."

"Only if the brothers can have better development can the Clan be more prosperous. This is what I should do."

His arrangement not only paved a path for Xiao Yan to become a strong person and a noble Alchemist.

It also laid an important foundation for the Xiao Family to build stronger and broader external connections for the future by sending the most promising disciples of this generation to Jia Nan Academy, a prestigious institution famous throughout the continent.

This foresight had already exceeded the scope of simple training guidance.

Chapter 142, Xiao Yan refined a First-Rank Medicinal Pill.

One afternoon several days later, on his way back to his courtyard, Xiao Qing saw a slender figure practicing whip techniques in an open space.

It was a girl of about fourteen, wearing a light green slim-fitting training outfit.

She held a brown long whip, and her long legs were particularly eye-catching as she moved.

The childishness had already faded from her brows, replaced by a bit of heroic spirit.

Seeing Xiao Qing enter, the girl immediately retracted the whip and stood still, bowing respectfully, looking at him with bright eyes: "Hello, Cousin Xiao Qing!"

Xiao Qing recognized this as his younger cousin Xiao Yu. Seeing the undisguised admiration in her eyes, he smiled gently: "It's Xiao Yu, no need for formalities."

"How has your Cultivation been lately? Any difficulties?"

Seeing Xiao Qing's easygoing attitude, Xiao Yu became a bit bolder and replied with a little pride: "Reporting to Cousin, I am already a Two-Star Dou Zhe!"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Xiao Qing nodded slightly in his heart.

He remembered that when he was a child, his father died early and his mother passed away when giving birth to him, so some snobs in the clan inevitably neglected him.

However, Xiao Yu's parents were kind-hearted and had secretly helped him a few times when his Clan was in difficulty.

He had always remembered this kindness, and now that he had the ability, he naturally took care of the clansmen of Xiao Yu's branch.

"Two-Star Dou Zhe, very good."

Xiao Qing praised, then asked.

"How are Xiao Ding and Xiao Li preparing?"

Xiao Yu immediately became spirited and said as if reporting work: "Cousin Xiao Ding and Cousin Xiao Li are preparing things for Jia Nan Academy. I heard they are leaving in three months."

"Also, that guy Xiao Yan is amazing. I don't know how, but a few days ago, he suddenly broke through to Seven-Star Dou Zhe!"

"Now, besides daily Cultivation, he spends all day tinkering with the medicinal herbs and basic prescriptions you gave him, saying he wants to prepare in advance and cannot live up to your recommendation."

She paused and added, "By the way, Cousin, Miteer Auction House is now cooperating very closely with us. The medicinal herbs and supplies they send are more than before."

Just then, footsteps came from the direction of the Inner Court.

Gu Xun'er walked out slowly with Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin.

Gu Xun'er was still that calm and ethereal self.

A wisp of dark purple flame danced and twined around Little Fairy Doctor's fingertips like a mischievous little snake.

Qing Lin followed quietly at the end.

When Xiao Yu saw Gu Xun'er, for some reason, she subconsciously restrained her liveliness and became more reserved, hurriedly bowing: "Young Miss Xun'er."

Gu Xun'er nodded slightly in response, her gaze falling on the flame at Little Fairy Doctor's fingertips with a faint smile.

"Wow!"

Xiao Yu's attention was immediately attracted by the dark purple flame, and she couldn't help but gasp.

"Young Miss Xian'er, your flame is so unique. It feels..."

"It feels chilly, but it also seems very powerful!"

Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly, moving her fingertips, and the poisonous fire obediently disappeared into her palm:

"Just a little trick, Brother Xiao Qing helped me master it."

As the few were talking, a slightly noisy sound suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate, seemingly mixed with the exclamations of clansmen.

Immediately after, a hearty laughter came from far to near:

"Hahaha! Xiao Qing, this old man has come uninvited!"

Before the words fell, a figure had already appeared at the courtyard gate, with slightly white hair and beard, a spirited face, and an icy aura faintly radiating from his whole body. It was Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

Hai Bodong strode over, his gaze locking onto Xiao Qing immediately.

He had a heroic smile on his face and was about to make a joke as usual, but when the words reached his lips, he paused slightly.

He looked Xiao Qing up and down, his brows furrowing unconsciously.

The Xiao Qing in front of him had a peaceful aura, with no signs of any energy leakage, looking exactly like an ordinary person who had never cultivated.

But Hai Bodong, as a Dou Huang expert, had sharp spiritual perception.

He clearly felt a deep sense of oppression beneath this extreme "ordinariness," which made his heart produce an indescribable palpitation.

He suppressed the strangeness in his heart, his smile unchanged, and said in a loud voice: "Xiao Qing, two years no see, you..."