Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

Xiao Yan glanced at the figure before him, then asked hesitantly, "Are you really an alchemist? Compared to Gu He, the Pill King of the Jia Ma Empire, can you defeat him?"

Old Yao rolled his eyes and said irritably, "You just need to know that so-called Pill King is no match for me. My name is Old Yao. Would you like to become my disciple?"

When Xiao Yao saw Xiao Yan hesitating, he gently patted Xiao Yan's head and said in an annoyed tone, "Others can at least reach the sixth or seventh rank. Look at him now. Only alchemists of the sixth rank or above have such a soul."

Upon hearing Xiao Yao's words, Xiao Yan immediately bowed to the old man before him and paid his respects as a disciple.

"Ding! The famous scene of Xiao Yan becoming a disciple has been triggered. You are rewarded with three Dou Huang puppets. The reward has been sent to your system space."

When Yao Lao saw Xiao Yan perform the apprenticeship ceremony, he turned around and looked at Xiao Yao with a smile.

"Little one, how about you become my apprentice like your brother? I can make an exception and take you on as well."

"Hehe, old man, do you know Yao Ge's talent for alchemy? He's a genius who can refine a fourth-grade pill called Qi Gathering Powder. You should beg him properly; maybe you can even have a monstrous alchemy apprentice."

The old alchemist looked shocked, his gaze sweeping over Xiao Yao several times. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Tsk tsk, truly a genius! Little fellow, having a high-level alchemist as your teacher will save you from many detours on the path of alchemy. Do you know that the higher the level of alchemy, the more difficult it becomes? If you are willing to become my disciple, I will impart all my alchemy knowledge and experience to you without reservation."

Xiao Yao thought to himself that this was indeed the case. When refining fifth-grade pills and above, although there was a system reward of mastering medicinal herbs, how to perfectly integrate these herbs together was a skill that required profound knowledge and exquisite techniques in alchemy.

This is not merely a simple extraction of medicinal materials, but a deep understanding and precise control of the overall structure and effects of the elixir.

After thinking for a while, Xiao Yao solemnly bowed to Yao Lao and respectfully said, "Teacher, I will only learn knowledge and skills in alchemy from you. I will not learn anything else. So you are just my alchemy teacher, nothing more."

"What a waste of such a talented little guy. Alright, then I'll only teach you alchemy." The old medicine master chuckled, then suddenly thought of something amusing and a playful smile appeared on his face. "Since you want me to only teach you alchemy, then this cultivation technique I have can only be passed on to your younger brother. Alas, it's a pity that this evolutionary cultivation technique, which is said to be able to devour strange fire to advance, would have been very suitable for a little guy like you who possesses strange fire."

After Yao Lao finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yao, who had a calm expression, and his smile stiffened slightly. He asked in surprise, "Little guy, don't you want it? This can give you multiple kinds of strange fire in your body, and it can also greatly increase your cultivation speed."

Xiao Yao thought to himself, "Is this kind of Burning Technique comparable to the Myriad Devouring Technique that I cultivate?" He said indifferently, "I don't want this kind of technique that no one has ever cultivated before. You can give it to my younger brother to cultivate."

The old apothecary chuckled awkwardly, "How do you know no one has ever practiced this technique? That's just how it's described in the manual."

"I'm guessing. A cultivation technique that can evolve? Do you think anyone would believe me if I told them, right, Little Yanzi?"

Xiao Yan's lips twitched slightly as he looked at Yao Lao in front of him and said sarcastically, "I knew this old guy was playing us. Why don't you show it to me? Only then will I believe what you're saying is true."

Looking at the two little ones in front of him, Yao Lao smiled slightly: "Hehe, I'll show you when you become a Dou Zhe. The task now is to help you improve your cultivation quickly and reach the Dou Zhe level as soon as possible."

"The initial stage of cultivating Battle Qi mainly involves expanding the meridians and strengthening the body, laying the foundation for the future accumulation of Battle Qi within the body. Because the body's meridians are most vulnerable and malleable at this age, this cultivation process must be carried out gradually without any external intervention. Otherwise, as the Battle Qi within the body gradually grows stronger, the meridians will be unable to withstand the increasingly powerful impact of the Battle Qi, ultimately leading to ruptured meridians and death!"

The old apothecary's expression was solemn. He then said, "However, I have a pill formula here that is perfect for people like you who are at the Dou Qi stage. You should know that no one else knows this formula except me..."

Just as Yao Lao was talking to himself, Xiao Yao waved his hand towards the ground, and several jade bottles appeared out of thin air.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan seemed to have thought of something amusing. Looking at Yao Lao in front of him, he said with a hint of teasing, "Hehe, old man, you're not talking about Foundation Establishment Elixir, are you? Are you sure only you know how to make it?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Lao held up one of the bottles of medicinal liquid. At that moment, the jade bottle appeared in his palm. He uncorked the bottle, flicked his finger, and a rich, fragrant, emerald-green liquid floated into the air. Looking at the color of the liquid, he frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Yao in front of him, asking in confusion, "You refined all of these. Where did you get this pill formula?"

Xiao Yao smiled slightly and explained, "I have all the pill formulas below the sixth grade. I have all the ones you don't have. As for why I have so many pill formulas, that's my secret."

After pondering for a while, the old doctor shook his head helplessly and said, "Forget it, I won't pry into your secrets. Is the Foundation Establishment Elixir on the ground for your younger brother? Then I'll accept it on his behalf."

Xiao Yao casually said, "Since I've taken it out, it's definitely for Xiao Yanzi. He doesn't have that much money to buy materials to refine it."

Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yan and said leisurely, "Little Yan, the matter of your Dou Qi regressing has been resolved. As for your next cultivation issues, just ask your teacher. I won't disturb you any longer. I'll be leaving now."

Watching Xiao Yao's departing figure, Xiao Yan's eyes welled up with tears of emotion. He murmured softly, "Someday, Brother Yao, if you encounter any difficulties, I, Xiao Yan, will definitely do my best to help!"

Three months later, early one morning, a slightly robust figure arrived at the gate of Xiao Yao's courtyard. He pushed open the simple gate, stepped into the courtyard, and his face radiated confidence.

At this moment, Xiao Yan arrived in front of the house and gently knocked on the door. Footsteps came from inside, and then the door slowly opened, revealing Xiao Yao behind it with a surprised expression: "Little Yan, what brings you here? Aren't you cultivating with your teacher? What brings you here to see me?"

Xiao Yan, looking awkward and forcing a dry laugh, asked, "Um, well... Brother Yao, the Foundation Establishment Elixir you gave me is gone. My teacher asked me to come and borrow... borrow some money from you."

Seeing Xiao Yan's face turn slightly red, Xiao Yao couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated: "Little Yanzi, with our relationship, there's no need to worry about these trivial matters, okay? When you become stronger in the future, remember to take care of me." After saying that, he took out a black and gold card from his storage ring and handed it to him.

Xiao Yan reached out and accepted the gold card, nodded happily, patted his chest, and replied with a smile, "Thank you, Brother Yao. Don't worry, once I refine the pills and sell them, I'll be able to pay you back quickly."

Xiao Yao waved his hand and casually said, "Alright, it's good that you have the intention. Go and cultivate."

"Then I won't disturb Brother Yao's rest any longer. I'll go buy the materials to refine the pills now." After saying that, Xiao Yan turned and left with a carefree air.

As Xiao Yao watched Xiao Yan's departing figure, he thought to himself that the confident young man he once was had returned, and he had become slightly more mature and composed than before.