"It was just an accident; her clothes got burned."
"You saw the clothes she was wearing, right? I gave them to her to prevent her from being exposed."
Although, he only gave her the clothes after he had seen everything clearly.
Xun Er seemed convinced, nodding slightly without pressing further.
But just as Chu Xiao picked up his cup, she spoke again, "Cai Lin Jie Jie's clothes are so beautiful. The first time I saw her, Xun Er was captivated."
"Later, when we became close, I asked her where she bought her clothes, and she said a bothersome man gave them to her, so Xun Er didn't ask any more questions."
"So, that bothersome man was Chu Xiao Ge Ge, huh?"
"Uh, yeah." Chu Xiao's mouth twitched slightly.
What on earth did these two women talk about while he was in seclusion?!
"Chu Xiao Ge Ge, do you think Xun Er deserves to have such an outfit?" Xun Er suddenly leaned closer, looking Chu Xiao in the eyes.
This tone of voice was very un-Xun Er. Who exactly are you? Get out of Xun Er's body quickly.
"You're wrong about that." Chu Xiao replied with full survival instinct, "In this world, if there are clothes that Xun Er can wear, it's the clothes' good fortune. You should ask me how many clothes are worthy of you, though in my heart, there certainly are none."
"Oh." Xun Er blinked her beautiful eyes, nodded slightly, and her cheeks flushed, "So Chu Xiao Ge Ge likes Xun Er without clothes?"
Chu Xiao: ?
Is that what I meant?
"That's not what I meant."
"Then what do you mean? That you don't like Xun Er?"
"That's not it either. As long as it's Xun Er, I like it all."
Xun Er looked at Chu Xiao's embarrassed expression and suddenly let out a burst of bell-like laughter, gently shaking her head, "Chu Xiao Ge Ge, you truly are a big pervert, just like Cai Lin Jie Jie said."
Chu Xiao: "."
That beautiful snake is really annoying.
Qing Lin: Is this something I can listen to without paying?
"I want even more beautiful dresses, at least two!" Xun Er's tone suddenly became serious.
"No problem." Chu Xiao readily agreed.
For him, making clothes was just taking Materials from a Demonic Beast's body and refining them with an abnormal fire.
As for styles, he had seen all sorts of styles and designs from short videos in his previous life, so there was no pressure at all.
"Can Xun Er have them within seven days?" Xun Er suddenly held Chu Xiao's hand.
The soft, boneless touch made Chu Xiao reluctant to let go for a moment.
But he still asked with a slight hint of doubt, "So urgent?"
Although Medusa had already worn the clothes he personally made, with Xun Er's personality, while she would make requests, she wouldn't put pressure on him.
"Is it very difficult?" Xun Er frowned slightly, "Then one is also fine."
"It's not a matter of difficulty." Chu Xiao chuckled and shook his head, "I can make many beautiful clothes right now."
"But Cai Lin's clothes used high-grade Demonic Beast feathers. To make similar-grade dresses, I first need to have a friendly exchange with Fifth- or even Sixth-tier Demonic Beasts."
Xun Er nodded in realization, so it was for the sake of quality.
"Then Chu Xiao Ge Ge, you decide." Xun Er said after a slight hesitation, "If there are no high-grade dresses after seven days, low-grade ones are also fine."
"Alright, seven days is enough." Chu Xiao agreed with a firm tone.
After chatting a few more words with Xun Er and Qing Lin, he moved his thoughts and arrived outside the Small World.
With his hands clasped behind his back, he performed the Heavenly Wind Step, floating on the wind like an immortal.
A few breaths later, he arrived at Xiao Yan's residence.
At this moment, Xiao Yan's forehead was sweating, seemingly undergoing some kind of pain.
Chu Xiao frowned slightly, separated a wisp of Thunder Gang Emperor Flame, and shot it into Xiao Yan's glabella.
"Boom!"
Xiao Yan's aura vibrated, advancing from a two-star Dou Shi to a three-star Dou Shi.
"Great, I've had a Breakthrough." Xiao Yan opened his eyes in surprise.
Seeing Chu Xiao not far in front of him, he was stunned for a moment, then even more delighted, "Cousin, you're finally back."
"Cultivate is most taboo to be eager for quick success. You were reckless just now." Chu Xiao reprimanded in a low voice, his tone serious but revealing concern.
Xiao Yan's expression immediately became awkward, scratching his head, not knowing how to explain.
Yao Lao's slightly ethereal voice suddenly appeared, stroking his beard as he spoke, "Don't rush, little Chu. This time it's my fault. I found that the Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill you gave Xiao Yanzi is a bit special."
"Oh?" Chu Xiao's face showed a perfectly timed look of doubt, asking knowingly, "How is it special?"
"This Cultivation Technique can be used in conjunction with Alchemy." Yao Lao's tone carried a hint of admiration, "Cultivating after Alchemy makes one more sensitive to fire and wood dual attributes, achieving twice the result with half the effort, and it's beneficial for breaking through Bottlenecks. I was just experimenting."
"Even if you didn't come, with me watching, Xiao Yanzi would be fine."
"So that's how it is." Chu Xiao's expression relaxed.
He had already simulated and Cultivated the Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill with his unparalleled Comprehension Ability using the Thunder Gang Emperor Flame.
Just as he had guessed, due to the special nature between the thunder and wood attributes, his Alchemy was also very easy.
He was now pretending to be angry, just to let Xiao Yanzi feel his cousin's concern.
And by the way, to set the stage for what was to come.
"Speaking of this Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill, I can actually Cultivate it too." Chu Xiao said with a hint of surprise.
"What?" Yao Lao was very surprised, "Aren't you a dual Wind and Thunder attribute?"
"That's right. Before coming, I even specifically tested it, and it's still dual Wind and Thunder attributes." Chu Xiao nodded slightly, stating his conjecture, "I thought about it, and it might be related to my possession of an abnormal fire, counting as Acquired fire attribute, and the thunder attribute and wood attribute…"
Chu Xiao then hinted that he might also have the talent of an Alchemist.
And Xiao Yan did not disappoint him, excitedly speaking, "Then cousin, can you also learn Alchemy?"
"If I can Cultivate the Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill, I can convert Thunder attribute and Wood attribute Dou Qi. My Soul Realm has already touched the threshold of the Mortal Realm Middle Stage, so perhaps I can give it a try." Chu Xiao reached out and rested his chin, guessing.
"You'll know if you try." Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao, "Teacher, why don't you also teach my cousin? His talent and Comprehension Ability are better than mine."
Yao Lao: "."
If Chu Xiao had asked proactively, he could have put on airs and taken another disciple.
However, thinking that the Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill was taught to Xiao Yan by Chu Xiao, he felt it was inappropriate.
"I can teach you Alchemy, if you want to learn." Yao Lao looked at Chu Xiao, his withered hands rubbing slightly, "But I have one condition."
Chu Xiao and Yao Lao looked at each other for a while, then Chu Xiao smiled and said, "The Bodhi Fire Yuan Skill is a Cultivation Technique I obtained myself. If Senior Yao Lao wants to Cultivate it after his resurrection, I have no objections."
"Including the Bodhi Seeds that can elevate the Cultivation Technique to a Quasi-Heaven Rank, Xiao Yanzi and I can give you some once we are strong enough to obtain them."
It was refreshing to talk to a smart person. Yao Lao's face showed a smile.
Chu Xiao had given two clear promises: one, he would help him refine a body for resurrection, and two, he would help him obtain a Quasi-Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique.
Now that the hope of Burning Flame was gone, he could only place his hope in Chu Xiao.
As long as he properly taught Chu Xiao and Xiao Yan Alchemy, the outcome should not be bad.
If he could be resurrected and even switch to a Quasi-Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique that was more compatible with himself, then he might even be able to advance further.
At that time, he might be the biggest winner.
"Then, after we go to the Monster Mountain Range, I will begin to learn Alchemy."
Chu Xiao, who had taken all the benefits, grinned and instructed Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yanzi, pack your things, say goodbye to Uncle and Aunt, and then we'll set off."
"Okay, I'm a Dou Shi now, so it's time to improve my combat ability." Xiao Yan immediately nodded.
Chu Xiao then looked at Yao Lao, "Senior, is the Building Foundation Spiritual Liquid you were asked to refine ready?"
"Xiao Yanzi already gave it to your uncle a long time ago." Yao Lao stroked his beard with his withered hand, "Over the past month, the cultivation of your Xiao Family juniors has all improved."
"The remaining Building Foundation Spiritual Liquid is enough to support this generation of juniors in Cultivating to the Dou Shi Realm."
"That's right, Xiao Ning even wanted to challenge me, but I suppressed him with one hand." Xiao Yan said with a bit of smugness, then seemed to remember something, "Oh, right, cousin, Ice Emperor has returned to the Mittel Family and announced the establishment of an alliance with my Xiao Family."
"The Building Foundation Spiritual Liquid was taken by Young Miss Ya Fei of the auction house and auctioned off, bringing a lot of benefits to the Family. Now, the Xiao Family is completely dominant in Utan City."
"During this time, Ice Emperor has visited many times, the first few times he was in a hurry, but the day before yesterday he said he had an important matter to discuss with you in detail."
Important matter?