That day, Xiao Lei found Clan Chief Xiao Zhan and explained his plan to go out for training.
"Why the sudden urge to go out for training?" Xiao Zhan asked curiously upon learning Xiao Lei's purpose.
"Not long ago, I broke through to the Dou Shi realm. My cultivation has progressed quite rapidly lately, so I plan to go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to consolidate my foundation through combat."
Xiao Lei had already prepared his excuse, while simultaneously revealing his aura at the level of a one-star Dou Shi.
"You're already a Dou Shi!" Xiao Zhan was also somewhat surprised upon learning Xiao Lei's cultivation level.
Breaking through from a seven-star Dou Zhe to a Dou Shi in just two months—such speed is considered genius in the entire Jia Ma Empire!
Moreover, Xiao Lei is only fifteen years old!
Xiao Lei said, "I only recently managed to break through by sheer luck."
Xiao Zhan pondered for a moment and said, "The idea of going out to train is good, but isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? Besides, you haven't even had your coming-of-age ceremony yet."
"I'll be back before the coming-of-age ceremony," Xiao Lei thought for a moment and said,
"As for danger, how can one avoid danger on the path to becoming a strong person? Moreover, my master left me a way to protect myself."
Not long after the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony, people from Canaan Academy would come to Wutan City to recruit students.
For Xiao Lei, Canaan Academy was a good place, and he naturally wouldn't miss it.
Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Lei on the shoulder and said, "Since you've decided, then go. No matter what, you must be careful. Only by staying alive can you become a true strong person in the future!"
"Yes, I will," Xiao Lei nodded upon hearing this.
Afterwards, Xiao Zhan gave Xiao Lei a few more instructions and imparted some experience for going out to train, and then Xiao Lei took his leave.
After parting with Xiao Zhan, Xiao Lei went to find Xiao Xun'er.
"Brother Xiao Lei," Xiao Xun'er greeted him with a gentle smile as she stepped forward to meet him.
Xiao Lei smiled and said, "Let's go for a stroll."
Hearing Xiao Lei's invitation, Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes crinkled into crescent moons. "Okay!"
Immediately, the two left the Xiao family compound side-by-side, heading towards Wutan City.
Along the way, the younger members of the Xiao family greeted Xiao Lei respectfully. During
this time, Xiao Lei had been occasionally giving pointers on the fighting techniques of the younger members of the clan, which had earned him considerable prestige within the clan.
After leaving the Xiao family compound, Xiao Lei accompanied Xiao Xun'er as they strolled casually through the streets of Wutan City.
Given the precedent set by Jia Lie'ao, no one in Wutan City dared to provoke the two.
They strolled until evening before returning to the Xiao family compound together.
Reaching the gate of the Xiao family mansion, Xiao Lei stopped. "Xun'er, you should go back."
Xiao Xun'er blinked and asked, "Brother Xiao Lei, aren't you going back?"
Xiao Lei ruffled Xun'er's hair and said, "I plan to leave the Xiao family and go out to train for a while."
[Ding! You touched Gu Xun'er and obtained a copy of "Spiritual Material Treasure Mirror"!]
At the same time, the system's beautiful voice rang in Xiao Lei's mind again.
However, he didn't rush to check the reward.
Hearing Xiao Lei's words, the smile on Xiao Xun'er's face froze. "Brother Xiao Lei, why do you suddenly want to go out to train?"
"It wasn't a sudden thought..." Xiao Lei smiled and repeated the same explanation he had given Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Xun'er whispered, "Since Brother Xiao Lei has made his decision, Xun'er won't force me to interfere. Brother Xiao Lei, please take care of yourself. I'll be waiting for you to come back at home."
"Okay, don't worry, it'll only be a few months, it'll be quick," Xiao Lei smiled.
The two chatted for a while longer. Under Xiao Xun'er's reluctant gaze, Xiao Lei turned around and walked towards the outside of Wutan City.
...
Time flew by, and seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
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On the evening of the seventh day, Xiao Lei finally arrived at his first destination, a small town closest to the Monster Mountain Range.
The town was called Green Mountain Town, also known as Monster Town due to its proximity to the Monster Mountain Range.
The town was mostly populated by mercenaries who frequently risked their lives.
They walked in groups, arms clasped, spitting as they freely discussed which women were the most alluring, which liquor was the strongest…
Occasionally, someone would boast about their heroic exploits in the Monster Mountain Range.
Xiao Lei strolled leisurely along the cobblestone streets, casually observing the people on both sides, his expression relaxed and carefree.
There were many shops on both sides of the street, and thanks to its convenient location, they were quite popular.
Xiao Lei wandered around for a while, then found a decent inn to stay in for the night.
The next morning, Xiao Lei woke up to the bustling noise of Green Mountain Town.
After a quick wash, Xiao Lei went to the inn's lobby and ordered breakfast.
The lobby was filled with diners, mostly mercenaries who had lived a life of violence.
While they ate, Xiao Lei could hear their loud conversations.
After breakfast, Xiao Lei left the inn, intending to visit the Wan Yao Zhai (Ten Thousand Medicines Hall) to see if he could find an opportunity to meet Xiao Yi Xian.
One of Xiao Lei's purposes in coming to Qingshan Town was precisely for Xiao Yi Xian.
If nothing unexpected happened, Xiao Yi Xian should still be working as a physician at Wan Yao Zhai.
As Xiao Lei was walking leisurely towards Wan Yao Zhai, he faintly heard hurried voices on the street.
"Hurry! Wan Yao Zhai is going into the Monster Beast Mountain Range to gather herbs! I heard Xiao Yi Xian is going with them!"
"Wang Yao Zhai's herb-gathering teams always have a limited number of members, let's hurry, we can't miss it!" "
Hehe, the thought of going herb-gathering with Xiao Yi Xian makes me so excited!"
"..."
"What a coincidence?" Hearing the voices, Xiao Lei raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself.
Immediately, Xiao Lei followed the flow of people towards another exit of Qingshan Town.
That was also the entrance to the Monster Mountain Range.
When Xiao Lei arrived at the town gate, a considerable number of mercenaries were already gathered there.
Shouts were constantly calling out to solo mercenaries who wanted to enter the mountains.
The mercenaries in the town were divided into three types: those who had joined mercenary groups, those who had temporarily formed mercenary teams, and those who traveled alone.
The mercenaries shouting loudly at the town gate were the second type.
However, few people approached those shouting mercenaries; instead, they all rushed in the same direction!
There was the Wan Yao Zhai group there.
Xiao Lei's eyes flashed, and he also squeezed into the Wan Yao Zhai group.
Xiao Lei slightly activated his battle qi and easily squeezed to the front.
"There's one last spot!"
When Xiao Lei squeezed to the front, a middle-aged man in the Wan Yao Zhai group smiled and waved the parchment scroll in his hand, addressing the crowded people.
"I'll take this spot!"
Xiao Lei said in a clear voice, looking at the middle-aged man.
(End of Chapter)