People are Fighting to Break Their Diaries! They Forced Me to Eat Soft Food

15: Chapter 15 Xiao Yan: What younger brother? He’s just a debt collector.”I want it, of course I do. Thank you, Old Yao.”

No matter what ”schemes” Old Yao had, Xiao Ting had no reason to refuse the ”Eight Trigrams Chasing Lightning Steps.”

On the Fighting Qi Continent, most of the cultivated Fighting Qi belongs to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Cultivators with wind, lightning, or ice attributes are much rarer, and the corresponding cultivation methods and Dou Techniques are naturally the same.

Movement Dou Techniques are also a relatively rare and precious category among Dou Techniques. A Xuan-Rank Mid-Tier movement Dou Technique can achieve the effects of a Profound Tier High-Grade or even approach a Di Tier rank when practiced by a lightning-attribute cultivator, making its value extremely high.

Seeing Xiao Ting reach out with both hands to take the scroll, Old Yao smiled and spoke, ”If you want to master a movement Dou Technique as quickly as possible and turn it into combat strength, the key lies in one word: practice.”

”Since you’ve decided to practice this Dou Technique, starting tomorrow, go to the back mountain with Little Yanzi to train. I will guide you.”

Xiao Ting suddenly realized that Old Yao wanted to ”teach him a lesson” openly and reasonably during training.

”Thank you, Old Yao. I’ll be in your care starting tomorrow.” Xiao Ting didn’t refuse, having figured out the trick.

He was taking an Earth-rank Low-tier Cultivation Method and a Profound Tier High-Grade technique from the man; shouldn’t he let him ”vent his frustration”?

The guidance of a Peak Dou Zun was something even a Dou Zong could only dream of. It was a rare opportunity that couldn’t be found even if one searched with a lantern; he had no reason to refuse.

”When the time comes, remember to commission a set of iron armor.” Old Yao left one last sentence before returning to the bone flame ring.

”I’ll go find someone to make it for me right now.” Xiao Ting cupped his fists toward the ring, then looked at Xiao Yan. ”Brother Yan, you don’t need to pay back the money I lent you anymore.”

Xiao Yan’s lips twitched, and he waved him off irritably. ”Get lost, just get lost!”

First, he fed him dog food, and now he was intentionally provoking him. He really owed this bratty younger brother of his.

Xiao Ting chuckled and called for Xun’er to leave. However, after only two steps, he returned and reached out his hand toward Xiao Yan.

”What do you want?” Xiao Yan looked puzzled.

Didn’t he say he didn’t need to pay back the money?

It was only a few thousand gold coins; it wouldn’t even qualify him to touch a scroll recording a Profound Tier High-Grade technique.

”Lend me the Mittel Auction House VIP Purple Gold Card.”

”How did you know I had this?” Xiao Yan took the card out of his storage ring and placed it in Xiao Ting’s hand.

”Mittel Ya Fei is a smart person; she would definitely try to befriend a wild Alchemist.” Xiao Ting explained briefly, then turned to Xun’er. ”Let’s go, Xun’er. We’ll have breakfast first, then head to the Mittel Auction House to pick some things out. Today’s expenses are on Young Master Xiao Yan.”

Xiao Yan’s lips twitched slightly. ”I must have owed him in my past life, and he’s come to collect the debt in this one.”

”Aren’t you going to ask him about his cultivation rising to Dou Master?” Old Yao’s voice appeared, sounding somewhat surprised. ”I sensed it when I gave him the scroll. His foundation isn’t just solid; it’s even more stable than... the one I wanted to build for you.”

”To reach Dou Master at such an age and still have such a foundation, he might have a method that’s suitable for you.”

Old Yao had originally wanted to say that it was even more perfect than the foundation and talent he had built for Han Feng.

But he got angry just thinking about that traitorous disciple, so he changed his words at the last second.

Xiao Yan didn’t notice anything wrong and shrugged indifferently. ”If it’s something he can share, Brother Ting would give it to me without me even asking. Why bother asking? It’s probably related to Xun’er.”

”Let’s go, time to cultivate. I have to work even harder. I can’t let Brother Ting protect me forever, can I?”

Although the feeling of being protected was indeed quite nice, Xiao Yan thought of his experiences over the past three years and the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran, and he only wanted to improve.

On the other side, Xun’er walked lightheartedly with her hands behind her back. She occasionally turned her head to look at Xiao Ting and smile. Just as the latter was about to lose his composure, she spoke softly, ”Brother Xiao Ting, are you really not interested in that old man’s identity?”

”Does he have any ill will toward Cousin Xiao Yan?” Xiao Ting asked instead of answering.

”Not for now,” Xun’er replied softly, her big eyes blinking. ”According to the information Xun’er has received, given this senior’s personality, he should be sincere toward Cousin Xiao Yan. Besides, he now knows that Brother Xiao Ting stands behind Cousin, and I am by Brother Xiao Ting’s side.”

”Then there’s no need to know too much unless he’s willing to say it himself.” Xiao Ting shook his head gently. ”But Xun’er, do you know at what realm one can exist purely in a soul state?”

Xun’er’s beautiful eyes blinked, and she smiled faintly. ”That isn’t necessarily related to a cultivator’s realm, but rather to the soul realm.”

”The soul has realms too?” Xiao Ting’s face showed a perfectly timed expression of surprise and curiosity.

Xun’er: I just can’t reveal it, otherwise I’d really want to slap the journal copy in front of Brother Xiao Ting to see how wonderful his expression would be.

”Yes, the soul is divided into the Mortal Realm, Spirit Realm, Heaven Realm, and the legendary emperor realm.” Xun’er kindly explained to Xiao Ting. ”Respectively...

”One of the prerequisites for becoming an Alchemist is having a powerful soul. To become a Grade 8 Alchemist, one’s soul realm must break through to the Spirit Realm, while the Heaven Realm corresponds to Grade 9.”

After listening patiently, Xiao Ting nodded slightly. ”From the looks of it, this senior Old Yao was at least a Grade 8 Alchemist in his prime.”

”With such a teacher, it seems Cousin is certain to win the Three-Year Agreement.”

Hearing this, Xun’er’s eyes flickered, and she murmured to herself, ”That’s hard to say. It depends on whether some people have also obtained a fortuitous opportunity like the journal copy.”

The two chatted and laughed as they headed to a restaurant for breakfast. After eating, they went to the Mittel Auction House together.

After Xiao Ting presented the Purple Gold Card, he was immediately received by Ya Fei personally.

”I heard Xiao... Ting?”

Before Ya Fei even arrived, her laughter could be heard from outside the VIP guest room. But when she pushed the door open and saw Xiao Ting and Xun’er sitting inside, her voice faltered.

But in just an instant, she adjusted her state and walked over to the main seat with a dignified posture. ”Mittel Ya Fei welcomes Young Master Xiao Ting and Miss Xun’er to the auction house. I wonder if there is anything I can help you two with?”

Xiao Ting looked straight ahead and asked in an ordinary tone, ”Hello, Miss Ya Fei. I’ve come here today for two things.”

”The first thing is, I want to ask if the Mittel Auction House is supplying the Jia Lie Family with large quantities of medicinal ingredients for refining first-grade pill?”

A sharp glint flashed in Ya Fei’s eyes, and she chuckled while covering her mouth. ”Young Master Xiao Ting, that is commercial intelligence.”

”Don’t worry, there isn’t much I want to know, just whether the ingredients are being supplied.” Xiao Ting flashed a smile. ”The Xiao Family could find out about market trends just by sending someone to investigate. I just felt there was no need for such trouble, wouldn’t you say, Miss Ya Fei?”

Ya Fei thought that was indeed the case. Since Xiao Ting didn’t need to know the types or sources of the ingredients, she nodded gently. ”Starting from seven days ago, the Jia Lie Family has been sourcing medicinal ingredients on a large scale from the Mittel Auction House.”

Xiao Ting now had a good idea of the situation. He expected that the First-Grade Alchemist, Liu Xi, would soon make his appearance.

”Thank you for informing me, Miss Ya Fei.” Xiao Ting cupped his fists in thanks and then said, ”The second thing is, I want to see the auction list for the next Mittel Auction House in advance.”

”That’s just a small matter.” A hint of confusion flashed in Ya Fei’s eyes. ”If Young Master Xiao Ting wanted to know, you could have just asked Clan Leader Xiao Zhan or sent someone to inquire. There was no need to come in person.”

For an auction, only when there are many people with the ability to buy can items be sold for a good price.

For ordinary people, knowing the list in advance was very difficult.

But in Wutan City, the Mittel House would proactively inform the three major families.

It was best if they could contribute financially, or at least show up to support the event.

”What I want isn’t the ordinary list.” Xiao Ting smiled. ”I want the list of auction items that can be purchased in advance from the auction house.”