Chapter 18

Ignoring the sinister gaze from behind, Xiao Yan registered the scroll at the combat hall administrator's desk and then walked out of the combat hall, chatting softly with Xun'er.

"Brat, just wait. Once you are assigned out of the family, I will have plenty of time to deal with you! Without the protection of the clan leader, you are nothing!" Xiao Ning, watching the gradually retreating figure, gritted his teeth in hatred and struck the bookshelf beside him with a backhand, leaving a shallow handprint on it.

After leaving the combat hall, Xiao Yan first accompanied the enthusiastic Xun'er to the back mountain for the afternoon. When the sky grew dark, he returned to his small abode.

Back in his room, he closed the door, and his shoulders immediately slumped. He placed the scroll on the table, picked up the teacup, and drank it in one go, smiling bitterly with a hint of fear. "This girl, she really can walk."

"That little girl seems to have an unusual background." An elderly voice suddenly sounded in the room.

Lifting his eyes weakly, Xiao Yan saw the ghostly figure of Yao Lao appear in the room. He pouted and asked lazily, "Teacher, do you know her background?"

"Hehe, I seem to know a bit..." Yao Lao's eyes narrowed, and he chuckled. Seeing the curious look in Xiao Yan's eyes, he suddenly stopped: "Don't ask. Knowing it now won't do you any good, so it's better not to inquire. I can only say that the little girl has a strong background."

Rolling his eyes, Xiao Yan could only angrily give Yao Lao the middle finger.

"Why did you go and get these trash things? Do you have too much energy?" Yao Lao came to the table and casually flipped through the bundle of scrolls, saying in surprise.

"Trash things?" Xiao Yan's mouth twitched, and he groaned weakly. "I don't know any combat techniques besides the Absorption Palm. I only focused on cultivating my Combat Qi in the past and never learned any combat techniques. In the family, only these Yellow Rank combat techniques are available for anyone to learn. If I don't learn these, what will I use in the Chengren Ceremony to compete with others?"

"Tsk, isn't it just that you want to learn combat techniques from me..." Yao Lao rolled his eyes at Xiao Yan, and the shrewd old man directly exposed his intentions.

With his intentions exposed, Xiao Yan was not embarrassed. He shrugged and looked at Yao Lao with eager eyes.

"What's so great about combat techniques? Once you learn alchemy in the future, high-level combat techniques will be given to you by others. " Yao Lao smiled faintly, completely ignoring Xiao Yan's aggrieved expression.

"But I need high-level combat techniques now, Teacher!" Xiao Yan said dejectedly.

Seeing Xiao Yan's dejected look, Yao Lao laughed and shook his head, then said teasingly, "Forget it, who made me have such a pitiful disciple? To prevent you from being beaten to disability, I'll teach you."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan's spirits lifted. He was very curious about what level of combat technique his mysterious teacher could impart.

"Your Absorption Palm is a Profound Rank combat technique, but it's somewhat overrated. Since your strength is not strong now, I'll teach you a Profound Rank combat technique known for its powerful attack. This combat technique doesn't require much, and with Fifth Rank Combat Qi, you should be able to exert some power." Yao Lao smiled.

"What level of Profound Rank?" Hearing it was a Profound Rank combat technique, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he licked his lips, asking urgently.

"High-level Profound Rank. I remember this combat technique was once given to me by someone who cried and begged me to accept it. I wasn't interested in it, but I agreed to refine a pill for him because he was so persistent." Yao Lao said casually, as if he was talking about trash on the ground.

"High-level Profound Rank? Cried and begged you to accept it?" A few black lines appeared on Xiao Yan's head, and he felt a bit disheartened. The highest combat technique in his family, revered as a family secret, was only a Mid-level Profound Rank. And Yao Lao casually mentioned a High-level Profound Rank... The stark contrast made Xiao Yan feel both amused and frustrated.

"Close your eyes and focus, I'll impart it to you." Yao Lao casually instructed, pointing his finger and gently touching Xiao Yan's forehead.

Xiao Yan's head throbbed slightly, and he suddenly felt a large amount of information flooding into his mind, making his head ache.

"Eight Extremes Collapse: High-level Profound Rank combat technique, a close-range attack combat technique known for its powerful attack. When perfected, the attack contains eight layers of energy, and the叠加 of eight layers can rival a Low-level Earth Rank combat technique!"

As his head slowly cleared, Xiao Yan carefully pondered the rough information for a while, then lightly inhaled a breath of cold air. An attack that can rival a Low-level Earth Rank combat technique?

On the continent of Combat Qi, the gap between Profound Rank and Earth Rank is like the difference between heaven and earth, incomparable. And now, this mere High-level Profound Rank Eight Extremes Collapse is said to have an attack power that can rival an Earth Rank combat technique. How could Xiao Yan not be shocked?

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Xiao Yan's eyes went slightly blank. If he really learned this combat technique, he could probably beat the arrogant Xiao Ning to the ground with just his Fourth Rank Combat Qi...

"Don't be so shocked. Although the Eight Extremes Collapse doesn't require too much Combat Qi, it demands a lot from the strength of your body. This is a close-range combat technique. Looking at your thin arms and legs, if you force it, your muscles will probably tear before your opponent does." Yao Lao's indifferent words were like a bucket of cold water, completely dousing Xiao Yan's excitement.

"How can I improve my body's strength?" After a brief silence, Xiao Yan asked eagerly.

"Combat Qi is the best energy to train your body. As your Combat Qi grows stronger, your body will also become stronger. Of course, if you want to speed up the process, you need some external stimulation." Yao Lao's eyes narrowed, and there seemed to be a hint of malice in his old eyes.

"What kind of external stimulation?" Looking at the smiling Yao Lao, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

"Getting hit! The harder, the better!" Yao Lao laughed sinisterly, and Xiao Yan's face stiffened.

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