Battle Through the Heavens: Achievement System at the Start

"Hehe, but teacher... when are you going to teach me that Earth-rank fighting technique you mentioned last time?" Xiao Yan chuckled, leaned closer, and asked with a longing smile. He had been yearning for that Earth-rank fighting technique for a long time.

Glancing at the smiling Xiao Yan, Yao Lao's aged face lit up with a mocking smile: "Don't worry, since I said I'd teach you, I won't go back on my word. Once we leave Wutan City, hehe... you'll just have to wait and see how long you learn!"

Seeing Yao Lao's appearance, Xiao Yan had a bad feeling and chuckled twice.

The old apothecary turned his gaze to Xiao Yao, a mocking smile appearing on his face as well: "Little guy, do you want to learn combat skills like your brother? Those are Earth-rank combat skills! The highest level your Xiao family reaches is only mid-level Profound-rank combat skills. Your teacher can teach both of you for free."

"Hehe, no need. I have my own fighting techniques, so I don't need to deliberately learn other fighting techniques."

"Oh, little guy, what level is your fighting skill? Is it even stronger than the fighting skill I taught you? It can't be the Heavenly Rank, can it?" Yao Lao stared at Xiao Yao in front of him with a questioning look on his face and said indifferently.

Xiao Yao did not respond to Yao Lao's words, but instead turned his gaze to Xiao Yan. Seeing his curious expression, he smiled slightly and said, "Little Yanzi, when we are in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, I will teach you a fighting technique that is even more powerful than the one Yao Lao gave you. Then you will know whose fighting technique is more powerful."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face lit up with a bright smile. He chuckled as he thought about how he could learn advanced fighting techniques.

Seeing that Xiao Yan had finished washing up, Xiao Yao said softly, "You're done washing up, let's go."

The two opened the door and walked towards the Xiao family's gate.

Stepping out of the Xiao family's gate, they walked along the bustling streets made even more vibrant by the Canaan Academy's enrollment. Xiao Yao and his companion strolled leisurely towards the auction house in the city center. As they approached their destination, they once again tirelessly donned large black cloaks before confidently entering the auction house, which was even more crowded than usual.

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In a room, Ya Fei sat elegantly on a chair, her right leg crossed over her left, and a tempting expanse of snow-white skin was revealed beneath her long cheongsam.

At this moment, Ya Fei looked at the two men in black robes in front of her and said with a charming smile, "Little brother Xiao Yan, what are you two doing here? Do you need my help?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao looked at Ya Fei, who was covering her red lips and smiling broadly, and said indifferently, "Tsk, how did you find out our identities? I remember hiding my identity at the Mittel Auction House for so many years without ever being discovered. Could it be..." After speaking, he turned his gaze to Xiao Yan beside him and continued, "Could it be that you, Xiao Yan, were discovered, which is why this clever woman connected my identity to you?"

Xiao Yan chuckled awkwardly upon hearing this: "Brother Yao, well... okay, actually, I was caught when we were serving tea that day."

"Hehe, actually, you two brothers each have your own exposed areas. Seeing that you both have fair arms, plus each of you has a unique storage ring, it's hard not to guess the relationship between you." Yafei said with a slight smile.

Xiao Yao waved his hand, walked to the chair next to him and sat down, looking at Ya Fei's charming appearance.

"It doesn't matter, it's just an identity. Xiao Yanzi, it's time to get down to business."

Xiao Yan took out a piece of paper filled with dense writing from his storage ring and handed it to Ya Fei.

Yafei reached out her delicate hand and took it, holding the long roll of paper and reading it. After a while, she finished reading the material, and a look of surprise appeared on her charming face.

She looked up at the man in black robes beside her, and asked in astonishment, "Brother Xiao Yan, why did you gather so many supplies needed for the wilderness? Are you planning a long journey?"

"Well, I'll be leaving Wutan City in the next few days, and I might not be back for a year or two," Xiao Yan said with a light laugh.

"One or two years?"

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei was taken aback again and exclaimed, "Why is it taking so long? What are you planning to do?"

"Hehe. I'm an adult now, so I want to go out and gain some experience. Being stuck in this small Wutan City is not what I want."

"Alright, with your talent for cultivation, you really shouldn't be trapped in this small Wutan City. Perhaps the next time we meet, you will be even stronger. Don't forget how hard I've worked to help you then," Yafei said softly.

"Okay, then please help me gather the supplies on the paper as soon as possible, Sister Yafei. Just deduct the money from my card. Don't refuse, I don't want to owe you this favor after I leave." He took out a green card from his pocket and handed it to her.

"Alright," Yafei nodded helplessly.

Just as Yafei accepted Xiao Yan's card, Xiao Yao stood up, looked at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, and smiled, "Sister Yafei, could you help me gather some of the medicinal herbs listed above? These are just a few common second- or third-grade herbs. These are the third- or fourth-grade pills I've refined, which will serve as payment for the herbs. Any extra money will be troubled to us after we leave. We hope that the Mittel Auction House will take good care of the Xiao family. If Sister Yafei needs any help in the future, my brother and I will never refuse."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yao walked up to her and handed her a piece of paper, which was also covered with dense writing. Then, with a wave of his hand, more than a dozen jade bottles appeared on the table in front of Yafei.

After receiving the papers, Consort Ya waved to a maid and handed her the card and two pieces of paper, instructing her to go and handle the matter quickly.

"Alright, Yafei will take good care of the Xiao family from now on. Since you two little ones have called me Sister Yafei, how could I refuse? Besides, you are two alchemists with unlimited potential. Even if it means sacrificing my own life, I have no choice but to try my best to please you."

Yafei's subtle, alluring charm appeared on her captivating, mature face as she spoke in a sweet voice.

Seeing the maid approaching quickly from outside the gauze curtain, Xiao Yao slowly stood up. He smiled and said, "Xiao Yan and I are about to leave. This may be the last time we come here. We don't know when we'll be back at this auction house."

At this moment, Xiao Yan stepped forward and hugged the perfect waist that so many men in Wutan City coveted, resting his chin on Ya Fei's fragrant shoulder.

Xiao Yao shook his head helplessly after seeing this, took the storage ring containing the medicinal herbs from the maid's plate, and went out.

"Goodbye, Sister Yafei, see you in a year!" Xiao Yan whispered in her ear.

After a while, Xiao Yan stopped lingering on the softness in his hands, withdrew his hand without hesitation, waved to Ya Fei, and turned to walk away.

Seeing Xiao Yan rushing over from behind, Xiao Yao's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Tsk tsk, Little Yanzi, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person. How come you came out so quickly? Could it be...?"

Hearing Xiao Yao's teasing tone, Xiao Yan scratched his head awkwardly, his face slightly flushed, and quickly explained, "Brother Yao, I just couldn't help hugging her. After all, we'll be away for quite a while, and this was just to express my gratitude to Sister Yafei for her help."

Xiao Yao looked at Xiao Yan, whose face was flushed, with a mischievous grin and teased, "Oh right, you took advantage of her to show your gratitude, I understand."

Seeing Xiao Yan speechless with embarrassment, he said softly, "Little Yan, I'll come find you in a couple of days before we set off."

As Xiao Yao walked towards the Xiao family residence, he covered his mouth and chuckled twice, thinking to himself: "Could I have awakened some kind of attribute? Why do I keep wanting to tease Xiao Yanzi? I can't help it, this guy is just getting more and more interesting."

Xiao Yan stood there, watching Xiao Yao's departing figure, the blush on his face still lingering. He shook his head, smiling wryly as he muttered to himself, "Brother Yao, you're getting more and more of a joker."