Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master.

Xiao Li patted Xia Yilong's shoulder and injected a wisp of Yang Fire into Xia Yilong's body. The Yang Fire could help Xia Yilong recover: "Rest well."

Xiao Li then headed towards Xiao Lin's residence.

Xiao Lin's residence

At this moment, outside Xiao Lin's residence stood a composed young man who looked to be about the same age as Xiao Li, except that he had grown a beard and looked more mature than Xiao Li.

"Uncle! You've arrived!"

“Xiao Zhan!” Xiao Li nodded. The young man in front of him was his good nephew, Xiao Zhan.

"How is my brother?" Xiao Li asked.

Xiao Zhan clenched his fist: "Father's injuries have stabilized, and we've also invited Vice President Fa Ma to come and take a look. Father's future cultivation path has been essentially ruined. Those people were too ruthless!"

Xiao Lin's heart sank. He then opened the door and went inside. A beautiful woman who looked to be in her thirties was tidying up the house, while Xiao Lin was sitting on the bed.

Xiao Li noticed that Xiao Lin had lost a lot of weight and looked more than twenty years older.

"Big Brother!" Xiao Li came to Xiao Lin's bedside and injected a wisp of Yang Fire into Xiao Lin's body.

"Little brother? You're back!" Xiao Lin's weak voice came; he hadn't expected Xiao Li to return.

"Xiao Li?!" The beautiful woman beside her was also surprised to see Xiao Li return.

As the yang fire was infused, Xiao Lin's complexion gradually became rosy.

"Brother, swallow this Life-Returning Pill. This pill, combined with my Yang Fire, will be enough to heal your injuries."

Xiao Li stuffed a bright green pill into Xiao Lin's mouth, and then used Yang Fire to help Xiao Lin refine the medicinal power of the Life-Returning Pill.

Chapter 114 Imperial Clan, Bloodline of the Battle Emperor

As the effects of the Life-Returning Pill began to take hold, Xiao Lin's body slowly recovered, all his injuries were healed, and the wrinkles on his face became much less pronounced.

"Am I all better now?" Xiao Lin stretched his body and found that all the pain was gone, and he was full of energy again.

"Of course it's good. This Life-Returning Pill is a seventh-grade medicine. As long as the heart isn't shattered or the head isn't severed, it can cure anything," Xiao Li said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Seventh grade? That's such a waste! I think the Rejuvenation Pill would be enough." Xiao Lin hadn't expected that he had just taken a seventh-grade pill; no wonder it tasted different from the Rejuvenation Pill.

"So what if it's a seventh-grade pill? I'm an eighth-grade alchemist now! I can refine a seventh-grade pill as long as I have the materials," Xiao Li said proudly.

"Husband, are you alright?" The beautiful woman walked over and carefully examined Xiao Lin.

"Alright, thanks to Xiao Li, I'm fully recovered now." Xiao Lin stood up, feeling his own strength.

The beautiful woman was none other than Xiao Lin's wife and Xiao Zhan's mother, Mu Jin. She was originally from the Mu family, but more than ten years ago, an internal strife broke out within the Mu family. Several branches fought each other to seize the position of family head, and Mu Jin's branch was removed by the current head of the Mu family.

However, Mu Jin's parents had both passed away before that internal strife, and Mu Jin had no brothers or sisters. Moreover, she was originally used as a tool for a political marriage. However, she and Xiao Lin had a particularly good relationship. In other words, they were childhood sweethearts.

They were a normal, loving couple. In addition to raising Xiao Li and Xiao Zhan, Mu Jin also assisted Xiao Lin in handling the Xiao family's internal affairs. She could be considered Xiao Lin's capable assistant.

"Thank you, Xiao Li." Mu Jin bowed slightly to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li immediately used his fighting spirit to lift Mu Jin up: "Sister-in-law, what are you doing? Don't do this, I can't take it."

"Father has recovered? That's wonderful!" Xiao Zhan's furrowed brows relaxed when he saw that Xiao Lin had recovered.

"Brother, tell me who those people are?" Xiao Li already had some guesses in his mind.

Xiao Lin sat down, his brows furrowed: "They come from an imperial family. You must know that our Xiao family ancestors were once very wealthy, even enjoying a level of prosperity that we can't even imagine."

According to those people, our Xiao family ancestors once produced a Dou Di (Battle Emperor), but we declined due to some unforeseen events.

Xiao Li nodded: "Is the one who came surnamed Gu or Hun? Or did they use some kind of fighting technique?"

Xiao Lin pondered, "They didn't mention our surname. They were just mocking our Xiao family, saying that the once invincible Xiao clan had fallen to a mere Douhuang family."

I couldn't stand it, so I started fighting with them. That person was a four-star Dou Huang, and he seemed to have a higher cultivation level than me, but in reality, he didn't even know how to fight.

His fighting spirit was extremely weak, and his fighting skills were flashy but ineffective. He was no match for me at all. Later, when his companions saw that I had the upper hand, they joined forces to attack.

One of them used an extremely powerful fighting technique, something like "Mountain-Splitting Seal"!

Boom——

An extremely powerful aura emanated from Xiao Li's body, causing the surrounding void to tremble continuously!

"Ancient Clan! Excellent! Very good indeed! Compared to the Soul Clan, who are truly despicable—no, at least the Soul Clan fought Xiao Xuan's ancestor openly and fairly! The Ancient Clan! They are nothing but hypocrites!"

Xiao Li gritted his teeth and said that he had never liked the ancient clans, and now that the people of the ancient clans had actually forced their way into the Xiao family and injured Xiao Lin, Xiao Li could not tolerate it.

"Sigh~" Xiao Li sighed, and his fighting spirit also subsided. What could he do if he couldn't bear it? The ancient clan not only had Gu Yuan, a peak nine-star Dou Sheng, but also the Black Annihilation King and the Three Immortals of the ancient clan. Unless the Xiao clan returned to its prosperity a thousand years ago, he could only swallow his anger.

"Brother, did those people say anything to you?" Xiao Li asked.

Xiao Lin: "They wanted the family heirloom, but I didn't say anything. They assumed it was lost and didn't ask. Then they said their clan leader wanted to come and take a look, and they just followed the clues here."

Xiao Li clenched his fist, then relaxed it: "Ancient Clan Chief, is Gu Yuan coming? Heh, is the head of hypocrites coming? Oh well, let him come if he wants, Big Brother can just deal with him as usual."

These days I've been staying with the clan, refining some pills, and also teaching Xiao Wan a basic lesson in alchemy. By the way, brother, will those people come again?

"They'll probably come back. They said to go back and submit the mission first, and then come back in two years. They told me to cultivate properly and not be so weak." Xiao Lin said, clenching his fists. He clearly couldn't beat them in a one-on-one fight, but they said he was weak in a group fight. Anyone would be furious in that situation.

Xiao Li sneered, "Hmph, as expected, a bunch of spoiled brats, relying on the bloodline passed down from their ancestors, looking down on everyone? Heh, they'll never be able to escape the constraints of the Dou Di bloodline in this lifetime!"

"Dou Di bloodline? Uncle, what is that?" Xiao Zhan asked.

"The bloodline of the Dou Di is the legacy of the Dou Di. The Dou Di can change the bloodline of himself and his relatives and descendants, greatly improving the cultivation level and aptitude of his relatives, and revitalizing the entire family for tens of thousands of years with the power of one person."

In other words, if I become a Dou Di, then Big Brother and Xiao Zhan's cultivation levels will directly soar to Dou Sheng, and the rest of the Xiao family will soar to Dou Zun, Dou Zong, or some other level. Is it all based on blood relation?

Xiao Li explained to Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan what the bloodline of the Dou Di was.

"So powerful? But Uncle, I just heard you and Father say that our Xiao family was once a Dou Di family. Why are we so weak now? Is it because we have declined?" Xiao Zhan continued to ask.

"Yes, this is what I found out after I arrived in Zhongzhou. Our ancestor Xiao Xuan was one of the five most powerful people on the Dou Qi Continent a thousand years ago. His cultivation reached the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng, and he was only one step away from becoming a Dou Di!"

Back then, our Xiao clan was arguably the most powerful clan. The guy you met that day wouldn't dare to lay a hand on us at that time; the only possibility was that we would lay a hand on them.

Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred a thousand years ago, and the Xiao clan's Dou Di bloodline was lost. As a result, although our generation is still a descendant of the Xiao clan, the Dou Di bloodline within us is negligible.

Xiao Li told Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhan what he knew and could say. Xiao Lin was the head of the Xiao family, and Xiao Zhan was the next head of the family. They were qualified to know what they would face in the future.

However, Xiao Li did not tell them everything, as it would be bad for them to know too much. He could only speak intermittently, using the information he had gained from his travels in Zhongzhou as an excuse. Xiao Li truly did not want the Xiao family to fall back to its former state in the future.

Xiao Zhan clenched his fist: "Damn it, they're bullying our Xiao clan because it's fallen! These cowards are just going to let us bully them like this, Uncle!"

Xiao Zhan is now twenty years old and has grown into a qualified adult. Over the years, he has been helping Xiao Lin handle family affairs, and spends the rest of his time either with his wife or diligently cultivating.

Thanks to Xiao Li's special care, Xiao Zhan is now an eight-star Great Dou Master. Unfortunately, Xiao Zhan only trains behind closed doors. Apart from occasionally going to the Monster Mountain Range for training, relying solely on hard work at home has slowed down his progress considerably.

Xiao Li was the same. He spent six years cultivating at home, but it wasn't as fast as two years of cultivation outside. Sometimes, he would lose some motivation when he was at home.

Xiao Zhan's talent is indeed not outstanding, but he is very hardworking. When we last met, Xiao Zhan was only an eight-star Dou Shi. Now he has grown into an eight-star Great Dou Shi, which is not bad.

Xiao Li smiled and said, "Little Zhan, cultivate diligently. Your uncle will set a goal for you: reach the Dou Huang level within fifteen years, how about that?"

"it is good!"

Chapter 115 Desire to Become Stronger

"Big brother, Xiao Zhan and his wife have given you some good things."

Xiao Li scattered several scrolls on the table, which exuded an extraordinary aura, indicating that they were of high quality.

"What are these? Cultivation techniques and fighting skills? Earth-rank?" Xiao Lin had more knowledge and naturally recognized these things.

"That's right, these are all good things I obtained in Zhongzhou. The key is that I didn't spend any money on them, and I'm not afraid of anyone coming to collect debts because everyone has been beaten to death. These things are now unclaimed."

Brother, take a look at this scroll, "Wind and Thunder Demon Control Manual," a high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique. It was practiced by a Dou Zun powerhouse named Thunder Control Venerable. It's quite suitable for you. There are also several scrolls of wind and thunder attribute fighting techniques.

With your current cultivation level of a one-star Dou Huang, switching to a high-level Earth-rank cultivation technique shouldn't be a problem. As for your sister-in-law, you can keep this mid-level Earth-rank water-attribute cultivation technique and its accompanying Dou skills, which you cultivate with water-attribute Dou Qi.

Xiao Zhan possesses wind-attribute Dou Qi, and with his current cultivation level of an eight-star Great Dou Master, switching to a mid-level Earth-rank cultivation technique would be about feasible. You can take this mid-level Earth-rank wind-attribute cultivation technique.”

Xiao Li made clear arrangements for this family of three.

"This..." Xiao Lin was so shocked that he was speechless.

"Brother, why are you being so indecisive? Cough cough, you are now the head of the family, the face of the Xiao family, while Grandpa and I are the foundation of the Xiao family, and we cannot act rashly."

If I make a move, I will be exposed, and our Xiao family will be doomed. You are the face of our Xiao family now!

Sister-in-law, you are not devoted to cultivation, but I want to tell you that you need to cultivate well. Your elder brother is already a Dou Huang powerhouse with a long lifespan. In the future, he can become a Dou Zong powerhouse and live for hundreds of years.

If you don't cultivate diligently, you'll eventually die of old age. You don't care about yourself, but what about your elder brother? What about Xiao Zhan? Are you going to abandon them? Cultivate well, and the higher your cultivation level, the better your battle qi will nourish your skin.

"As for Xiao Zhan, just focus on your cultivation. That's all I have to say to you, Uncle Xiao." Xiao Li said earnestly.

After all, everyone has their own selfish desires. People in a family will definitely favor their own branch, and Xiao Li himself will also favor his blood relatives.

“I understand. Madam, you raised Xiao Li yourself, so you know his temper. Once he gets stubborn, not even ten oxen could pull him back.” Xiao Lin also advised Mu Jin.

Mu Jin looked at the scroll and asked, "Does higher cultivation level really make my skin better?"

Sister, your perspective seems different from others.

Xiao Li nodded: "Of course. Women with high cultivation levels all appear exceptionally young because they have ample lifespan and maintain their health with battle qi."

With my sister-in-law's current cultivation level of four-star Dou Ling, her lifespan is only slightly longer than that of an ordinary person. Only when she cultivates to the level of Dou Huang will her lifespan experience a qualitative leap.

Once one cultivates to the Dou Zong level, one might even experience a reversal of aging, since Dou Zong experts are fundamentally different, possessing extremely long lifespans.

Mu Jin nodded: "I understand, my husband, Zhan'er, I'm going to cultivate now."

Mu Jin left with the scroll.

"Wait a minute, sister-in-law. Take the cultivation pills, Spirit Ascension Pills, and other auxiliary pills as you see fit. Don't take too many at once, as weak battle qi will affect your breakthrough."

Xiao Li handed a bunch of bottles and jars to Mu Jin, who then put them into her storage ring and left.

"When did she become so fond of cultivation?" Xiao Lin was a little confused.

"It's a woman's nature to love beauty. When my sister-in-law knows that higher cultivation can make her more beautiful, she'll definitely be motivated. Besides, shouldn't my brother be even happier if my sister-in-law becomes more beautiful?" Xiao Li complained.

Xiao Zhan nodded as if he understood, but not quite. He was already a father of two, but after listening to Xiao Li's words today, it was as if he had discovered a new world.

Xiao Li said, "Alright, brothers, you should focus on your cultivation. I will refine a batch of pills at home this month, and then I will go looking for opportunities to quickly become stronger."

Xiao Lin nodded: "I understand, but Xiao Li should cultivate in a balanced way and not overexert herself."

understood.

Xiao Li looked up at the sky: 'If I want to continue becoming stronger, I can only find a secret realm. A secret realm? A secret realm! Perhaps the Gate of Life and Death is worth a try. After all, the Gate of Life and Death has some significance; I can go and take a look.'

. . . . . .

One month later, Yunlan Sect

"It's been a long time since I've been here. I wonder how Yun'er is doing."

Xiao Li arrived at the Yunlan Sect. The scenery here was still the same as before. The affairs of the sect were managed by Elder Yun Ji. The Yunlan Sect was still the holy land of cultivation in the Jia Ma Empire, a place that countless people yearned for.

Yunlan Sect, Elders' Meeting Hall

"Alright, let's conclude this meeting here. Yunling will wipe out these filthy things that are using the name of my Yunlan Sect."

Elder Yunji tossed a list to Yunling. It listed some families in the Jiama Empire who used the name of Yunlan Sect to commit robbery. These families' reckless behavior only tarnished the reputation of Yunlan Sect.

Yun Ji couldn't bear to see the sect's accumulated honor tarnished, so he sent Yun Leng to resolve the matter.

Yun Leng is the fastest-promoted elder in the Yunlan Sect in recent years, mainly because of his tough style. He will deal with anything that is detrimental to the Yunlan Sect, especially the parasites that have attached themselves to the Yunlan Sect.

Because of his decisive and tough style, Yun Leng was highly valued by Yun Ji, so he became Yun Ji's sharpest weapon, specifically to deal with matters that affected the reputation of Yun Lan Sect.

"Yes, Elder. Will you only punish the ringleader or exterminate the entire family this time?" Yun Leng asked. After being reprimanded by Yun Ji, Yun Leng was initially confused. He then locked himself up and began to rethink why he had entered the Yunlan Sect.

Yun Leng recalled the original purpose of the Yunlan Sect, so he re-examined himself, extinguished his desire for power and profit, and devoted himself to serving the Yunlan Sect wholeheartedly. He would solve anything that was harmful to the Yunlan Sect!

Everything revolves around the Yunlan Sect; this is Yun Leng's standard of conduct. It is because of this that Yun Leng was noticed by Yun Ji and promoted to be Yun Ji's personal guard.

"Just punish the ringleaders. The mistakes this time all belong to those leaders. They need to pay the price for their greed. As for the others, they are all innocent. The disciples of Yunlan Sect are not butchers."

"You cannot lay a hand on the weak, do you understand?" Yun Ling said calmly.

Yun Leng clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Yes! Elder, Yun Leng understands!"

Afterwards, Yun Ling left, and all the elders dispersed. Yun Ji wandered alone through the Yunlan Sect. Later, he walked to a mountain peak and looked down at every tree and disciple of the Yunlan Sect, his eyes filled with a kind gaze.

"Elder, what a pleasant experience! Enjoying the scenery here, I hope I haven't disturbed you?" Xiao Li said with a smile.

Yun Ji turned around and saw a familiar young man behind him, so he smiled and said, "It's you. What happened? Elder Xiao's training is over?"