Chapter 9: Xiao Li's Plan; Consort Ya's Heart Stirred
The rewards in hand made Young Master Xiao Li's eyes light up.
"Secret Art: Dragon Phoenix Art: The union of dragon and phoenix yields the power of heaven and earth, balancing yin and yang. When both yin and yang are cultivated, a man can obtain the power of the Heavenly Dragon, and a woman can obtain the power of the Heavenly Phoenix. If the strength difference between the two parties is significant, the weaker party gains more power until their strengths gradually equalize."
"Divine Weapon: Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Spear: Forged from the power of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, the spear's movement summons divine thunder, annihilating all petty scoundrels!"
These were the two latest rewards.
The Dragon Phoenix Art, in simple terms, was a cultivation method that required both a man and a woman to practice it together, allowing them to jointly increase their strength.
For Young Master Xiao Li, this was actually a very good cultivation method.
He could obtain rewards himself, so he didn't need to worry about his own strength improvement.
However, for Xiao Yu and Xiao Mei, given their inherent aptitudes, without other external factors, their potential had largely been capped.
Now, the Dragon Phoenix Art rewarded by the system could allow their strength to increase alongside Young Master Xiao Li's.
As long as Young Master Xiao Li was strong, they would also become strong with him!
"It seems that to make them stronger too, I need to work even harder."
Looking at Xiao Mei, who was curled up and passed out from exhaustion beside him, Young Master Xiao Li could only let her rest for now.
Fortunately, his excess energy had already been depleted, so he didn't need to cause any more trouble.
There were still two remaining rewards.
The Dou Zong Experience Card goes without saying; although it was only for one use, a Dou Zong was already the strongest existence in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
No matter what kind of enemy Young Master Xiao Li encountered in the Jia Ma Empire, this experience card would allow him to remain invincible!
It was the 'bloodline pill' that surprised Young Master Xiao Li a little.
"I thought it could only be rewarded once; it turns out it can be rewarded repeatedly."
He had already consumed one bloodline pill, so he was not unfamiliar with this reward.
He immediately consumed the second bloodline pill as well.
"Upon consuming a 'bloodline pill', Dou Di Bloodline activated by 10%, successfully advancing to Four-Star Great Dou Shi!"
"Not bad."
Feeling the renewed surge of power within him, Young Master Xiao Li was very satisfied.
The true effect of the Dou Di Bloodline was not just about how many stars it increased, but more importantly, it manifested in future cultivation, making it twice as effective with half the effort.
The higher the bloodline purity, the faster the cultivation speed!
"One bloodline pill increases the bloodline by 5%. If I accumulate 20 bloodline pills and directly raise my Dou Di Bloodline to 100%, would I directly become a Dou Di?" Young Master Xiao Li briefly indulged in a daydream.
After comforting Xiao Mei, Young Master Xiao Li left the Xiao Family's main hall.
"My second son, since you've decided to stay in the family and not go manage the mercenary group with your elder brother, it's time for you to take over the family's marketplace," Xiao Zhan said.
In the living room, the three elders of the Xiao Family were also present.
Today's main topic was about the important responsibilities Young Master Xiao Li would undertake by staying in the Xiao Family.
Members of the Xiao Family, upon reaching a certain age, were expected to take over family affairs.
And Young Master Xiao Li, as Xiao Zhan's son and having already reached the Great Dou Shi cultivation level, of course, couldn't be allowed to idle around in the family all day.
Young Master Xiao Li actually already had an idea: "Father, I have an idea that could expand the strength of our Xiao Family."
"What idea? Tell me."
"I plan to start selling medicinal pills in our Xiao Family's marketplace," Young Master Xiao Li said.
"Medicinal pills?"
At these words, everyone was greatly surprised.
"But where would we get medicinal pills? Our Xiao Family doesn't have an Alchemist."
"I will handle the medicinal pills; Father, you just need to prepare to welcome the glory of our Xiao Family," Young Master Xiao Li said with a calm smile.
Wutan City also needed a reform.
He wanted to make the Xiao Family the number one family in Wutan City!
Only then could he leave with peace of mind... Miter Auction House.
"Young Master Xiao Li, you've come to grace us with your business again."
No sooner had Young Master Xiao Li been led into the VIP room by a maid than Consort Ya arrived.
"Miss Consort Ya, you arrived so quickly this time."
"Knowing that Young Master Xiao Li was here, of course I came over immediately."
Consort Ya chuckled, swaying her slender waist as she approached Young Master Xiao Li, stirring up wafts of fragrant air.
"May I ask what Young Master Xiao Li requires today?"
After realizing that Young Master Xiao Li was very likely an Alchemist, Consort Ya regarded him as her most important customer.
After all, Alchemists were the most noble profession.
And in the entire Wutan City, apart from their Miter Auction House which had a second-grade Alchemist, none of the other three major families had an Alchemist.
If another Alchemist were to appear now, the situation would be completely different.
"I need quite a lot of things today, I wonder if Miss Consort Ya can satisfy me."
"Young Master Xiao Li, please don't laugh, but if even our Miter Auction House doesn't have something, then it's likely no one in the entire Wutan City could produce it," Consort Ya covered her mouth and chuckled, charming and alluring.
"So, what does Young Master Xiao Li desire?"
Looking at the woman before him, as alluring as a ripe peach, Young Master Xiao Li suddenly stood up and slowly approached her.
At this moment, only the two of them were in the room, and with Young Master Xiao Li so close, the atmosphere became ambiguous, causing Consort Ya's heart to involuntarily quicken.
She should have stepped back to maintain distance.
But Young Master Xiao Li had an inexplicable allure that made her somewhat infatuated, unwilling to retreat.
"If I want Miss Consort Ya, can you give yourself to me?" Young Master Xiao Li took the woman's hand and gently played with it.
The masculine scent that enveloped her made Consort Ya somewhat hesitant yet receptive, her heart pounding.
Although she didn't pull her hand back, her mind remained clear, and she said with a smile: "Young Master Xiao Li, you jest. Consort Ya is not merchandise; she cannot be bought or sold."
"Of course I know Miss Consort Ya is not merchandise. Therefore, I'd like Miss Consort Ya to personally help me prepare these medicinal ingredients."
Young Master Xiao Li made his point, placing a list in Consort Ya's palm, then sat back down.
"This is..."
Consort Ya glanced at it; the list contained very common medicinal ingredients.
It was just that the quantity was very large, with hundreds of portions of each ingredient!
"Young Master Xiao Li, why do you need so many medicinal ingredients?"
"To refine pills, of course, otherwise, what would I eat them?" Young Master Xiao Li said openly.
Consort Ya took a deep breath, suppressing the romantic thoughts and shock in her heart.
She could now basically conclude that Young Master Xiao Li was an Alchemist!
"There are many medicinal ingredients here; it will take a while to pack them all. How about we personally deliver them to your residence once they're ready?"
"That's fine. Then I'll trouble Miss Consort Ya. Here's the deposit."
Young Master Xiao Li placed a purple crystal card on the table, then stood up and walked towards the door.
Before leaving, he suddenly stopped and said to Consort Ya,
"Oh, and Miss Consort Ya, you look truly beautiful today. I like it very much."
Consort Ya was stunned for a moment.
It wasn't the first time a man had told her he liked her.
But why, when Young Master Xiao Li said such words to her, did she feel a surge of excitement and shyness within her?
It was a feeling she had never experienced before.
Consort Ya lowered her head and touched the hand Young Master Xiao Li had just touched, her cheeks growing hotter.