5: Xiao Yan is convinced of the secret of the disappearance of Dou Qi

Chapter 5: The Secret of Disappearing Dou Qi, Xiao Yan is Convinced

Mittel Auction House, front hall.

Soul Cang and Xiao Yan sat next to each other, and from the expressions on their faces, it was clear they were having a good conversation.

Xiao Yan rubbed his nose: "So, you knew it was me last night?"

Soul Cang nodded: "Of course, do you think my Dou King strength is a joke?"

Yes... Xiao Yan gave a bitter smile. He had thought he was being very cautious and wouldn't have any problems.

Soul Cang smiled and said: "At the time, you seemed not to want to meet me, so I made up my mind to wait another day. If you didn't come, I wouldn't bother you and would just leave."

Listening to Soul Cang's very frank words, Xiao Yan's expression became even more awkward.

Why had he been so suspicious and speculative of Soul Cang yesterday?

Soul Cang glanced at him and asked with a curious tone: "By the way, why were you willing to come find me today? Did you think it through after a night of contemplation?"

"Something like that..."

Xiao Yan gave a bitter smile and told Soul Cang about his experiences, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Soul Cang suddenly understood: "No wonder you're only at Dou Force Stage Three. So there was something like this involved. After all, us transmigrators have an advantage in our souls. You should feel this too, right?"

"Mm."

Xiao Yan nodded gently in agreement. He had previously relied on this advantage to become a Dou Practitioner at eleven years old.

Unfortunately, he didn't know what kind of retribution he suffered afterwards, as his Dou Qi continuously receded until it reached Dou Force Stage Three.

"You are a Dou King, strong and knowledgeable. Do you think there's a way to solve my situation?"

Seeing Soul Cang fall silent, Xiao Yan anxiously pressed him.

Of course there is! The situation you're in now is entirely thanks to Yao Chen... Soul Cang responded without hesitation in his mind.

However, he naturally wouldn't easily reveal this to Xiao Yan.

After a moment of contemplation, he asked Xiao Yan to stand up.

Xiao Yan, not understanding why, quickly stood up, maintaining a straight posture, standing before Soul Cang, his eyes filled with nervousness and anticipation.

Raising his hands, Soul Cang stirred his Dou Qi. Layers of mist-like energy rose from his body, then enveloped Xiao Yan from top to bottom.

Seeing this scene, a hint of envy flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.

They were both transmigrators, so why was someone else a Dou King while he was a useless person not even as good as a Dou Practitioner?!

In the silence, Xiao Yan's fingers unconsciously tightened due to his excessive concern.

After a few breaths, Soul Cang withdrew his Dou Qi, and a few beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"You've worked hard, please have some tea." Xiao Yan brought over tea and respectfully placed it in front of Soul Cang, a nearly fawning smile on his face.

Soul Cang was stunned for a moment before taking the tea.

The dignified Flame Emperor would actually have such a sycophantic day… how ironic!

After Soul Cang put down the teacup, Xiao Yan eagerly asked: "How is it? Did you find the reason?"

"Mm."

Soul Cang nodded, and then saw Xiao Yan's face light up with ecstasy, his lips trembling, his eyes full of excitement.

Soul Cang was not surprised by this at all.

Although Xiao Yan had been dormant for three years due to the disappearance of his Dou Qi, constantly being mocked and ridiculed.

But three years ago, when Xiao Yan achieved the rank of Dou Practitioner, he had always regarded himself as a genius, vowing to compete with the bright moon in the sky.

It was the inexplicable disappearance of his Dou Qi that forced him to accept reality.

Now that he finally saw a solution, Xiao Yan found it hard to suppress his emotions.

He didn't ask any more questions, choosing instead to wait for Soul Cang to speak.

Furthermore, Xiao Yan secretly made a decision in his heart: as long as Soul Cang could offer a solution, he would be willing to pay any price!

At this moment, Xiao Yan noticed Soul Cang's gaze shift. He followed it until his sight landed on the ancient black ring on his right hand.

"My disappearing Dou Qi is related to it?" Raising the hand with the ring, Xiao Yan asked Soul Cang with a trembling voice.

"Mm."

Soul Cang nodded solemnly, "If I'm not mistaken, there should be a lingering remnant soul inside. To maintain its state, it has been stealing your Dou Qi for nourishment."

What?!

How could this be?

Upon learning the reason, the ring felt as if it had become burning hot. Xiao Yan frantically took off the ring, not caring that it was a memento left by his mother, and fiercely threw it to the ground.

Just as the ancient ring was about to hit the ground, a force caught it.

Watching the ring float into Soul Cang's hand, Xiao Yan quickly warned: "Throw it away quickly, or your Dou Qi will be sucked dry too!"

"It's fine, it doesn't have that ability yet." Soul Cang was full of confidence. A wisp of light emerged from his palm, and then Xiao Yan saw a phantom, elderly figure float out of the ring.

Originally, when Xiao Yan saw Soul Cang take the ring, he still had some suspicions, wondering if the ring was some kind of treasure and the other party intended to seize it.

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Now Xiao Yan completely extinguished that foolish thought.

The illusory figure, whether due to insufficient Dou Qi nourishment or some other reason, was still in a dormant state.

Soul Cang's purpose was twofold: to confirm that he hadn't mistaken the ring, and to completely dispel Xiao Yan's suspicions about him.

After retrieving the soul body back into the ring, Soul Cang said to Xiao Yan: "Try cultivating now and see if your Dou Qi still disappears."

"Okay."

Xiao Yan, filled with excitement, sat directly on the ground. He took a posture, just about to begin cultivating, when he heard Soul Cang say: "This is Spirit Nurturing Fluid. Drinking it helps accelerate Dou Qi absorption, and it's especially effective for cultivators below the Dou Practitioner level."

Raising his head, Xiao Yan saw a crystal-clear jade bottle floating in front of him. He looked at Soul Cang gratefully and said, "Thank you."

After speaking, he unhesitatingly opened the lid and drank it all in one gulp.

He believed Soul Cang would not harm him.

Even if the other party truly had malicious intentions, there was no need to use poison, as their respective strengths were clearly established.

The liquid was slightly sweet and cool upon entering his mouth, flowing down his throat directly into his lower abdomen.

Xiao Yan held his breath and concentrated, discarding other thoughts. He quickly felt Dou Qi gathering towards him. He steadied a wisp and absorbed it into his body in the familiar way.

The Dou Qi successfully entered his Dantian.

One breath!

Two breaths!

Three breaths!

The Dou Qi didn't disappear, it was really inside him! Realizing this, Xiao Yan opened his eyes, his gaze, a mixture of gratitude, excitement, and other emotions, fixed on Soul Cang.

The other party had truly helped him solve a problem that had plagued him for three years!

He was a transmigrator! A kind-hearted Fellow Countryman! And a powerful Dou King!

In a flash of lightning, various thoughts raced through Xiao Yan's mind.

Suddenly.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and under Soul Cang's astonished gaze, he directly bowed to him.

"Soul Cang, thank you for helping me!

You're right, we're all in the same boat, we should trust each other, help each other, and improve together!

Today, I, Xiao Yan, want to acknowledge you as my elder brother. If you don't mind, please, Big Brother Soul Cang, agree and accept this younger brother!

From now on, we will share blessings and face hardships together!"

His impassioned tone was entirely heartfelt, not at all feigned.

Soul Cang, sitting in his chair, was completely stunned!

Damn, the future Flame Emperor wants to be my little brother???