The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuanyuan's gaze fell on the snow-white-clad, aloof and ethereal girl in the corner. After these past few months, the girl's figure had become even more exquisite, and compared to Xun'er, she seemed much more mature. After looking her over, Xiao Xuanyuan glanced at Xun'er's size in his arms and murmured, "A bit bigger than Xun'er..." Unexpectedly, Xun'er, with her keen hearing, overheard this and couldn't help but feel secretly angry. She pinched Xiao Xuanyuan's waist, her little face flushed, and glared at him angrily.

With an awkward laugh, Xiao Xuanyuan pretended not to know, rubbed the little girl's face, and asked with a smile, "My darling Xun'er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Where is Xun'er small?" Xun'er's words were so soft that Xiao Xuanyuan almost couldn't hear them, and his face turned so red with embarrassment that it almost reached the roots of his neck.

“No, Xun’er is not small anywhere…” Xiao Xuanyuan explained, but the explanation only made Xun’er glare at him more, so he quickly changed his words: “Big everywhere…” Xun’er blushed more and more, and looked like she was about to pounce on him with bared teeth.

"Ugh, this dog food is so overwhelming, I'm already full without even having lunch..." Xiao Yu complained, and the other classmates echoed her sentiments. Xun'er was so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.

Knowing Xun'er's embarrassment, Xiao Xuanyuan quickly pulled her into his arms, letting her bury her face in his chest. He coughed a few times to cover his awkwardness, then pointed at Xiao Xue who was coming up on stage and said, "I'll make a bet with you. Xiao Xue will definitely win this battle. If she loses, this bottle of Longevity Pill will be the stake. Who wants to bet?"

"The Changyuan Pill is a fourth-grade pill. It has an incredible amplification effect on cultivators above the Great Dou Master level. One day of cultivation after taking it is equivalent to ten days of cultivation by others..." Soon, a knowledgeable classmate exclaimed, recounting the various effects of the Changyuan Pill, which attracted the attention of the surrounding classmates.

"Xiao, this is a real treasure! Where did you get it? You're so generous with your money..." The female students' eyes lit up as they crowded around, trying to snatch the pills from his hand. The male students also drooled, their eyes filled with greed, but they didn't lose their composure like the female students.

"To tell you the truth, I am a second-grade alchemist. I traded this bottle of Longevity Pill with someone else. If you want it, you'll have to put up some chips and gamble with me..." Xiao Xuanyuan said smugly, almost forgetting himself. But he was not a person without a sense of propriety and dared not reveal his full strength.

This fourth-grade Longevity Pill was actually refined by himself. Ever since officially becoming a third-grade alchemist in Black Rock City, he had never stopped improving his alchemy skills. Now, his alchemy expertise was sufficient to refine fifth-grade pills, although the success rate was slightly low, around 30-40%, which was still quite impressive! As for refining fourth-grade pills, the success rate was also around 70-80%...

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Xun'er's Charm is Great

Upon hearing that Xiao Xuanyuan was a second-grade alchemist, the female classmates looked at him with a completely different gaze, their eyes sparkling with admiration. Perhaps they had previously looked down on Xun'er, the yet-to-be-discovered Xuanyuan-gege, but now they realized just how good Xun'er's judgment was!

Of course, even so, many more students chose not to believe it, mocking and ridiculing, "The identity of a second-grade alchemist isn't something you can just say; you have to show evidence and ability. Otherwise, anyone can brag..."

"That's right, that's right, I could also say I'm a ninth-grade alchemist, do you believe me or not, hehe..." One of the male students couldn't stop laughing.

"Xiao, you're not kidding, are you?!" Ruolin, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei and the other women all cast suspicious glances at him. A three-star Dou Ling was already like a monster. If his alchemy skills were only second-grade, how were they supposed to survive?

"Don't believe me? Fine, wait a minute..." With that, Xiao Xuanyuan rummaged through his storage ring, and soon retrieved the medicinal robe he had obtained from the Alchemist Guild in Black Rock City. It was a white robe, and as soon as it was taken out, everyone smelled a refreshing fragrance. This was from a medicinal potion infused into the robe, capable of calming and invigorating the mind. Their gazes then fell upon the pattern on the left breast of the robe: a large, exquisitely crafted golden cauldron with three silver streaks of light emanating from it…

"Shh..." When they saw that there were three streaks of light, not two, everyone exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, a third-grade alchemist's robe!"

"It's not just second-grade, it's third-grade..." The students murmured excitedly, some even questioning whether Xiao Xuanyuan had stolen it from somewhere. Xiao Xuanyuan was puzzled. "If that's the case," he thought, "then I'll show you what a real strange fire is!" With that thought, Xiao Xuanyuan handed his alchemist's robes to Xun'er. He flipped his hand, and a silver flame rose from his palm, a silver dragon swirling around its center, incredibly majestic!

"Flame, the alchemist's flame!..." Class 2 of the Yellow Rank erupted in excitement. The students no longer cared about the competition on the stage and flocked to Xiao Xuanyuan, their eyes fixed on his palm, or more precisely, on the silver flame in his palm!

"Having a fire source is standard equipment for alchemists, and a third-grade alchemist's robe. It seems that Xiao Xuanyuan is indeed a genuine alchemist..." After this was confirmed, the way the other students looked at him changed.

The academy recruits mostly from various regions, and some of the more knowledgeable students are the younger generation of powerful families in certain areas. Entering the academy isn't just about improving one's own strength; in fact, if one cultivates good relationships within the academy, one might be able to win over students who have the potential to become top-tier experts in the future. This would be invaluable to those families or powerful factions...

The way the students looked at Xiao Xuanyuan had changed. The girls looked at him as if he were a fat sheep, their eyes practically glowing with lust.

Seeing the various strange looks from his classmates, Xiao Xuanyuan knew what they were thinking. Without saying much, he flipped his palm, put away the Dragon Flame, and smiled at everyone, saying, "So, who wants to make a bet with me?"

"Wow, Xiao Xue from Class 2 of the Yellow Rank is really amazing. Huang Rong from Class 1 of the Profound Rank is a five-star Great Dou Master, but she couldn't even last ten rounds against her..." The cheers and discussions around them immediately attracted the attention of the students. It seemed that there was no need for the bet, because Xiao Xue had already won!

When Xiao Xueyi gracefully landed in front of him and went straight to Xiao Xuanyuan, she said coldly, "I know you are very powerful, but don't disappoint me..." After saying that, she walked to the side and stopped talking.

Seeing Xiao Xue return looking so ethereal, without even a scratch on her clothes, her classmates were happy for her. Of course, some classmates couldn't help but feel a little envious, saying sourly, "The Xiao family keeps producing geniuses one after another. Our class has produced five or six at once: Xiao Xuanyuan, Xiao Xue, Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Mei, Xiao Ning..."

Listening to the students' chatter, Xiao Xuanyuan couldn't help but find it amusing. He said, "As long as you cultivate diligently, you can also reach this level of strength in the future. There's no need to envy us..."

"In this battle, Xiao Xuanyuan from Class 2 of the Yellow Rank will face Lu Mu from the Alchemy Department..." As the host's penetrating voice echoed throughout the square, Xiao Xuanyuan, who had been eagerly anticipating the match, stood up with a smile.

"Brother Xuanyuan, be careful..." Although she knew that Xiao Xuanyuan was extremely powerful, her little sweetheart Xun'er still couldn't help but remind him.

"I know, my little Xun'er. Come on, let your brother have a taste first..." Before Xun'er could react, Xiao Xuanyuan kissed her cheek with lightning speed, then ran off in a flash. With a light step, he flew onto the arena, leaving Xun'er standing there, her face flushed with shyness, almost lowering her head. Finally, unable to resist, Xun'er ran back to Xiao Yu, her face burning as she buried her head in her arms, which drew a burst of teasing from the crowd.

"Alchemy Department, Lu Mu!"

Appearing before them was a young man in blue, with his hair loose and casually draped over his shoulders. He had a lazy look on his face, stood tall and straight, and although he wasn't handsome, he had a kind of approachable appearance that made people feel at ease. His harmless face made it easy for people to lower their guard.

Xiao Xuanyuan thought to himself, "I just heard Xiao Yu say that this guy is still shamelessly chasing after her. It seems it's time to teach him a lesson so he won't keep bothering my woman."

"You must be Lu Mu?" Xiao Xuanyuan asked preemptively.

"Yes, you must be Xiao Yu's cousin?" Lu Mu looked Xiao Xuanyuan up and down with curiosity. When Xiao Xuanyuan nodded, Lu Mu said in a familiar tone, "Don't worry, since we're family, I'll go easy on you later."

Seeing Lu Mu's extremely confident yet humble demeanor, Xiao Xuanyuan couldn't help but want to laugh. He coldly replied, "No need. If you can't beat me, then don't bother Xiao Yu anymore. Also, I can approve you becoming my underling."

Seeing that Lu Mu was relatively amiable and agreeable, Xiao Xuanyuan did not bother with him.

"What? You're too arrogant. Don't blame me for going too far later..." Lu Mu seemed to be angered. He brandished his iron sword, which flashed with a cold light. He glared angrily at Xiao Xuanyuan and asked, "Where is your weapon?"

Xiao Xuanyuan said indifferently, "Why would I need a weapon to hit you! If you can withstand one of my punches, then you're pretty good!" Without further hesitation, he spread out his Purple Cloud Wings and transformed into a purple streak as he pounced.

When the onlookers saw Xiao Xuanyuan enter the arena, they all cheered for Lu Mu. As the two began their fight, they shouted, "Senior Lu Mu, beat him to death... Senior Lu Mu, beat him until he can't take care of himself... beat him until his own mother wouldn't recognize him..."

Hearing the cheers and shouts around him, Xiao Xuanyuan was speechless. These guys were really crazy; Xun'er's charm was just too great...

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Thirty: Moving Mountains with a Single Punch

Lu Mu, wielding an iron sword, charged forward, his fiery red battle aura surging forth. The sword, like a red-hot iron block, moved with unparalleled sharpness. Xiao Xuanyuan had already enraged him, so his attack now was naturally merciless…

"Fire fights against a thousand troops!"

"That's it? Let me show you my newly learned fist technique," he said, and the surrounding temperature instantly soared, silver flames covering his fist, a flying dragon swirling around it, a deep roar echoing out...

"With the strength of an ox, I can move mountains!" Xiao Xuanyuan's aura surged, forming a hurricane vortex around him, carrying an unprecedentedly domineering momentum as he charged towards Lu Mu...

The two met shortly afterward. Sensing the change in temperature and Xiao Xuanyuan's overwhelming aura, Lu Mu was secretly alarmed. His aura was instantly suppressed. Once his aura was locked, he had no choice but to unleash all his fighting spirit and fight head-on...

The fiery red face was intensely hot, like a branding iron, piercing to the eye. The fist roared like a dragon, bursting with silver light. The moment the two collided, a tremendous impact erupted, shattering the hard floor of the entire arena and sending debris flying. The aftershocks swept around...

As soon as the flying dragon appeared, everyone in the square felt the intense heat. Then, Xiao Xuanyuan and Lu Mu clashed on the arena. The powerful shockwaves reverberated through the surrounding crowd. Lu Mu's face went from white to red, then turned deathly pale, his expression one of utter astonishment…

Then, to everyone's astonishment, a crisp "bang" rang out, and Lu Mu was thrown behind him like a kite with a broken string. The fiery red longsword in his hand was now only half intact. As it flew, blood gushed from his mouth, tearing and slicing...

After carving a deep crack in the hard ground, Lu Mu collapsed and fell unconscious. Xiao Xuanyuan's punch, still in motion, shattered Lu Mu's sword and sent him flying. The force of the punch, carrying terrifying destructive power, pulverized the hard stone slabs and surged into the crowd…

Just then, an elderly figure shot over and blocked his way. His expression was quite solemn. He formed a hand seal and pushed forward. The aftershock of his fist swept up and shattered the surrounding stone slabs into pieces. After the horrific scene, the storm finally subsided.

This all happened in the blink of an eye. It wasn't until Vice Dean Hu Qian managed to hold off the attack that the people in the crowd reacted, gasping in shock, patting their chests in relief, and marveling at the power and strength of Xiao Xuanyuan's fist technique...

"Such formidable fist techniques! I reckon he's at least at the Earth Rank..." A male student looked at Xiao Xuanyuan with awe, his previous provocation, contempt, and dissatisfaction completely gone.

"He knocked out Senior Lu Mu with just one punch. This man's strength is enough to be in the top three. He's probably comparable to Bai Shan and Hu Jia..." Another male student, who had secretly breathed a sigh of relief, was also still shaken. His eyes were filled with fear and apprehension as he looked at Xiao Xuanyuan. The other students were also discussing among themselves, their expressions quite different from before.

"Lu Mu has stepped down. Now you can announce the results, right?" Xiao Xuanyuan said indifferently, withdrawing his fist, dusting it off, and waiting for the host's reply.

As the host, he could naturally feel the terrifying heat emanating from that spot at such close range. His gaze towards Xiao Xuanyuan became more solemn, a sign of respect for a future powerhouse. Even with his Dou Wang level strength, he honestly wasn't very confident he could neutralize Xiao Xuanyuan's punch unscathed, let alone Lu Mu, a Great Dou Master...

As the host, he naturally had the insight to judge this. He was certain that if the full power of that punch were unleashed, even he might suffer injuries. The smiling young man before him possessed terrifying strength…

After silently marveling at the outcome, he stepped forward and declared, "I hereby declare Xiao Xuanyuan, a student from Class 2 of the Yellow Rank, the victor in this competition!"

With a series of whooshing sounds, the four elders in the center of the stands landed on the arena. Their gazes toward Xiao Xuanyuan were filled with shock and astonishment, but also carried a special meaning. In particular, the old man from the alchemy department, whose eyes were shining, was the first to step forward.

"What kind of fist technique did you just use? It was so powerful, and it even seemed to have the aura of a fire seed?" the old man asked in surprise.

Knowing the old man's identity, Xiao Xuanyuan didn't hide it. With a flick of his hand, a wisp of silver flame appeared in his palm, with a silver dragon coiling around it, emitting a soft, deep dragon roar...

Upon seeing the silver flame, Huo Rong was overjoyed. He couldn't help but grab Xiao Xuanyuan's arm, his eyes fixed on the silver flame in Xiao Xuanyuan's hand. He said excitedly, "A fire seed! This really is a fire seed, and a high-grade one at that! If an alchemist possesses a high-grade fire seed, the success rate can increase by at least 20% to 30%. My darling..."

The old man's agitation left Xiao Xuanyuan speechless. He easily freed himself from the man's grip and calmly asked, "Who are you?"

Huo Rong then realized that he had lost his composure just now, so he coughed a few times to cover it up and hurriedly said, "Ahem, young man, I am the head of the alchemy department. You can call me Dean Huo or Senior Huo. You just injured our department's genius pharmacist. How do you plan to settle this?" After saying that, Huo Rong stared at Xiao Xuanyuan with an extremely serious look.

Seeing that the old man was putting on an act in order to achieve some unknown purpose, Xiao Xuanyuan naturally did not fall for it and hurriedly said, "In a contest on the arena, there is no such thing as life or death, so there is no reason to show mercy."

Glancing sideways at Lu Mu, who was being treated by the medical team, Xiao Xuanyuan said unhurriedly, "Besides, I respect Senior Lu Mu and did not try to kill him. He is not dead yet, so what right do you have to question me?"

Lu Mu, a genius in the Alchemy Department, was seriously injured by a punch. The department head, Huo Laotou, stepped forward to question him. The audience below the stage were gloating, ready to see the joke, but who knew that Huo Rong's next words would shock them so much that they all fell to the ground.

"Indeed, you have great potential and strength. Do you know that Lu Mu possesses the strength of a five-star Great Dou Master? Yet he was defeated by you in a single move. Presumably, your strength has already reached the peak of the Great Dou Master realm..." Feigning a moment of contemplation, Huo Rong continued, "Our Alchemy Department greatly needs a genius like you with the potential to cultivate a flame. I wonder if you would be willing to join us..."

“This…” Xiao Xuanyuan had been thinking about joining the alchemy department, but he had no excuse. Now that the other party had taken the initiative to invite him, it was a very good opportunity. However, Huo Rong was deliberately aggressive at times and then extended an olive branch to recruit him at other times, which made him quite unsure of what to do. Therefore, he hesitated for a moment.

Seeing that Xiao Xuanyuan remained unmoved, Huo Rong became anxious. He stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Xuanyuan's sleeve, whispering, "If you come over, I will meet any conditions you have..." As he spoke, he gave Xiao Xuanyuan several winks.

This time, Xiao Xuanyuan understood. He nodded slightly and said, "I am willing to join the Alchemy Department. I hope Senior Huo will take good care of me."

Seeing Xiao Xuanyuan's excellent sense of propriety, Huo Rong smiled broadly. He was overjoyed to have gained a talented student for no apparent reason. He pulled a fiery red token from his robes and tossed it to Xiao Xuanyuan. After receiving it, he chuckled and said, "This is our Alchemy Department's token. Seeing the token is like seeing the person. In Canaan Academy, no one disrespects our Alchemy Department. Remember, after the competition, come find me at the Alchemy Department..."

"Xiao Xuanyuan, how are you so strong? One punch! You took down the genius of the alchemy department with just one punch. With Lu Mu's strength, he could easily be in the top ten..." a classmate exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration.

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Thirty-One: To Baishan

Seeing that Huo Rong had taken Xiao Xuanyuan in, the other three old men who came over looked at him with disdain, their tone extremely unhappy, and said sourly, "Old man Huo, you've poached another one of our excellent students..."

"Hehe, there's nothing we can do. He has the fire seed. So, when the time comes, our alchemy department will see what kind of pills you need and send you a batch when we have time." Only after Huo Rong said this did the displeasure on the three old men's faces ease a little.

Having taken the token, Xiao Xuanyuan felt there was no need for him to stay any longer. He turned around, leaped off the stage, and returned to his class, Class 2 of the Yellow Rank. His classmates immediately surrounded him.

"Xiao Xuanyuan, how are you so strong? One punch! You took down the genius of the alchemy department with just one punch. With Lu Mu's strength, he could easily be in the top ten..." a classmate exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Not at all, it's all thanks to Senior Lu Mu's modesty..." Xiao Xuanyuan smiled, giving a vague answer that immediately earned him even more admiration from the surrounding classmates, especially the girls, whose eyes shone brightly. Not only was he strong, but he was also so humble. Wasn't this the boyfriend they had always dreamed of and wanted to find? Wasn't this him...?

Noticing the flirtatious glances directed at him from all around, Xiao Xuanyuan was secretly delighted, yet he maintained an indifferent expression. After all, which young girl doesn't yearn for love? In the Dou Qi Continent, people only worship the strong; the core principle is that the strong are respected, nothing more…

Xun'er wasn't having it. She was equally delighted, genuinely proud of her man. If Xuan Yuan continued to grow like this, it would be much easier to be with him in the future. However, deep in her eyes, she glanced around with a hint of wariness, afraid that other girls would steal her man. She even deliberately stepped forward to take Xiao Xuan Yuan's arm in a show of defiance, nuzzling her chest against him...

Xiao Xuanyuan could naturally sense the girl's faint unease. He took Xun'er's hand and gently squeezed it to reassure her. The warmth from his palm made the girl's face flush, but her heart was as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

The surrounding classmates exchanged complicated glances upon witnessing this scene. The boys, needless to say, felt their fragile hearts shatter once more. As for the girls, their eyes were filled with envy…

Ruolin, Xiao Yu, and Xiao Mei came forward and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up, praising her, "With a student like you, it seems my plan to advance to the Xuan-rank instructor is definitely going to be a success..."

Xiao Xuanyuan said arrogantly, "Of course, don't you know who I am?"

"That's right, that's right..." These words made Ruolin laugh so hard she couldn't stop, and the surrounding classmates also burst into laughter...

Xiao Xue stepped forward, her eyes indifferent, and glanced at Xiao Xuanyuan, revealing a hint of satisfaction: "You have not disappointed me after all."

Seeing that Xiao Xue turned and left after speaking, Xiao Xuanyuan asked in confusion, "Xiao Xue, what is your background?"

Xiao Xue's delicate body trembled slightly, a subtle change noticed only by Xiao Xuanyuan. Without turning her head, she said, "We come from the same family, don't you think..."

After speaking, he returned to his position, muttering to himself, "The ways of Heaven are changing. Will the chosen one ultimately perish, or will fate return to its proper course..." Though his voice was soft, Xiao Xuanyuan, whose strength had greatly increased, heard every word. Looking at Xiao Xuanyuan's back, a deep sense of solemnity appeared in his eyes. It seemed that Xiao Xue's identity was definitely not so simple...