Inside the massive pavilion hall, countless wall-mounted bookshelves stood in neat rows.
Within the shelves were scrolls of every color imaginable, along with many rare medicinal herbs.
However, due to a special restriction, it was impossible to clearly see the contents from the outside.
At the very center of the pavilion, dozens of glowing orbs floated in midair. Through the light, the shapes of the items inside could vaguely be seen.
After sweeping his gaze across the interior, Xiao Se smiled and turned to the Little Fairy Doctor beside him.
"Xian'er, what do you need?"
She pondered for a moment before smiling gently.
"Preferably a poison-attribute cultivation technique of Earth rank. I'm still using a High Xuan-rank one right now. As for the other two items, anything is fine. With the herbs you brought back from the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, I don't lack medicinal materials for now."
Xiao Se nodded.
His soul power spread outward as his clairvoyant vision activated fully. After a short while, he finally located a deep-purple light orb on the seventh floor of the pavilion's shelves—one that clearly contained the character 'poison' within.
He stomped heavily on the ground.
His body shot upward like a cannonball. Forming his hand into a claw, he fiercely seized the light orb before landing steadily on the floor.
The deep-purple glow shattered.
Unrolling the scroll, Xiao Se finally saw the words clearly.
"Nether Poison Scripture — Earth Rank, Mid-Level."
Xiao Se chuckled and handed it to Little Fairy Doctor.
"Xian'er, looks like your luck isn't bad. Even in Central Plains, an Earth-rank mid-level technique would make countless major factions fight until blood spills."
"Thank you!"
Little Fairy Doctor smiled sweetly as she accepted the scroll. A trace of uncontrollable excitement flashed through her beautiful eyes.
After carefully storing it away, she looked back at Xiao Se with a grin.
"We can still choose three more items. What do you need?"
Xiao Se replied calmly, "See if there are any Earth-rank techniques or skills. Prioritize fire-attribute and wind-attribute techniques, as well as sword-type battle skills. Also keep an eye out for light-attribute techniques."
The wind-attribute technique was for Xiao Yu—she was still cultivating a High Xuan-rank one.
The fire-attribute technique was for Qian Renxue and Hu Liena from Douluo Continent. To this day, they were still using Xuan Tian Gong from the Xuan Tian Treasure Record. Due to the limitations of that technique, they had only formed soul power whirlpools and were unable to liquefy soul power or condense soul crystals like Bibi Dong.
As for sword techniques, those were for Xiao Se himself.
Since he had already comprehended sword intent, he would inevitably walk this path in the future. Yet aside from the Crimson Flame Sword and the Ghost Valley Vertical and Horizontal Sword Art, he knew almost no other sword techniques—something that would hinder his sword intent's growth.
As for light-attribute techniques…
Qian Renxue's soul power contained three attributes: sacred, light, and fire. Among them, sacred and light were the strongest. The Dou Qi Continent had no concept of "sacred" attribute, but it did have light.
Unfortunately, light-attribute techniques were even rarer than dark-attribute ones.
"I understand," Little Fairy Doctor nodded.
Her pale-purple wings unfurled as she began searching. Xiao Se didn't idle either, using both his soul power and clairvoyant vision simultaneously.
Before long, Little Fairy Doctor returned carrying an energy-wrapped item.
Meanwhile, Xiao Se had already found the same Earth-rank low-level technique that Xiao Yan once gave to Xun'er in the original story—Ninefold Phoenix Flame Art, along with a wind-attribute Earth-rank low-level technique called Phoenix Feather Wind Art.
Naturally…
He didn't let go of several medicinal herbs and battle skills he had his eye on either.
With the system storage at his disposal, there was no need to worry about the two guarding elders detecting anything.
Even so, he didn't go overboard—he only took around ten items. Taking more would easily raise suspicion.
"How is it? Found anything suitable?" Little Fairy Doctor asked with a cheerful smile.
Xiao Se smiled lightly. "Not bad. Found both an Earth-rank fire-attribute technique and an Earth-rank wind-attribute one. What about you?"
"Hehe… look."
Little Fairy Doctor raised her jade-like hand. The energy barrier shattered, and the scroll inside unfolded automatically, floating before Xiao Se's eyes.
"Earth Rank, High-Level — Mirror Flower Annihilation.
Sword-type battle skill.
Those with high talent who master it may shatter space with a single strike.
Only cultivators above Dou Wang may practice it.**"
Xiao Se inhaled sharply.
It seemed Little Fairy Doctor had truly prepared him a massive surprise.
One hour later, the pavilion doors opened once more.
Xiao Se and Little Fairy Doctor walked out together.
Creaaak—
Hearing the sound, one of the gray-robed elders' sleeves trembled slightly.
In the next instant, an incomparably vast wave of energy swept over the two of them. The pressure alone made their hearts tremble in fear.
The invisible energy came swiftly—and left just as quickly.
After confirming that only four items remained on them, it dissipated automatically.
"Time is up. Leave now. What happened today must not be spoken of outside," the hoarse, ancient voice echoed.
Xiao Se and Little Fairy Doctor lowered their heads slightly in acknowledgment.
"Hehe, well? Not a bad harvest, right?" Hu Qian asked with a smile when he saw them emerge.
The two nodded.
Seeing this, Hu Qian's aged face bloomed with joy. After bidding farewell to the guarding elders, he led them out of the valley.
—
Outer Academy of Jia Nan Academy.
Inside a certain pavilion.
Within the Vast Sea Protective Barrier.
Xiao Yu was holding a blue-silver scroll in her hands. Her dark eyes were opened wide, disbelief shining brilliantly within them.
"Is it really that exaggerated?" Xiao Se's voice beside her snapped her out of it.
"You little pervert," Xiao Yu teased with a smile. "Did you and Xian'er go rob the Scripture Pavilion or something? Since when did Earth-rank techniques become cabbages?"
"In the Black Corner Region, robbery wouldn't get you Earth-rank techniques," Xiao Se replied with a mysterious smile. "To avoid unnecessary trouble, you should switch cultivation here while the Vast Sea Barrier is protecting you."
"Oh."
Xiao Yu pouted slightly and walked to the side, sitting down cross-legged with the scroll.
"Xian'er, you should also switch techniques here," Xiao Se said, turning to her.
Little Fairy Doctor smiled sweetly and found a corner far from Xiao Yu before sitting down.
Xiao Se then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing.
He retrieved a black scroll from the system storage and handed it to her.
"Zhuqing, this High Xuan-rank battle skill—Yin Wind Claw—suits you very well. There's still one month until the Inner Academy Selection Tournament. Use this time to train properly. As for Earth-rank claw techniques, I'll search for one for you later."
This battle skill had been stolen from the Scripture Pavilion and hidden in the system storage, completely undetectable to the guarding elders.
"Mm."
Zhu Zhuqing accepted it with a gentle smile. Although Xiao Se had given her several techniques before, claw-type skills suited her far better than fists or kicks.
Finally, Xiao Se turned toward Xiao Xun'er.
A trace of hesitation flashed through his eyes.
Seeing his expression, Xun'er smiled softly.
"Brother Xiao Se, it's fine even if there's nothing suitable for me."
Xiao Se shook his head.
His palm brushed against the treasure pouch Bibi Dong had gifted him. From it, he took out a medicinal herb entirely crimson in color, its tip shaped like a rooster's comb, and handed it to her.
The instant the herb appeared—
The surrounding temperature rose sharply.
(End of Chapter)
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