. In a small, unassuming house in a small alleyway in Wutan City, in the Dou Qi Continent, the Jia Ma Empire,
a child of five or six sat cross-legged.
His hands formed a special hand seal in front of him, his chest rising and falling gently. Each breath formed a cycle, and as the breath circulated, a stream of white air flowed through his mouth and nose, entering his body.
On this Dou Qi Continent, it was easy to understand what this child was doing; this was a common Dou Qi cultivation method on the Dou Qi Continent.
"Hu..."
Su Yun opened his eyes, pausing his practice for the day. He had been on this Dou Qi Continent for six years, having begun practicing at the age of four. Two years had already passed, a full two years.
Much like Xiao Yan in the original novel, whose two lives had given him a stronger soul than the average person, his cultivation talent had also increased. Su Yun's talent was no less impressive.
Furthermore, with the mind of an adult, he wasn't as playful as a typical six-year-old. After two years of diligent practice, he had already attained third stage of Dou Qi at the age of only six.
"I just wonder how high a talent at the third level of Dou Qi at the age of six is?"
Su Yun muttered to himself.
Born into poverty in this life, he had no background. Having thoroughly read the original novel, he knew full well that Dou Qi was a land of strength and the survival of the fittest. Therefore, he rarely interacted with his peers. He
simply practiced diligently in seclusion, striving to improve his strength as much as possible.
Therefore, he had no idea just how talented a six-year-old at the third level of Dou Qi was.
But then he thought, if he had reached the third level of Dou Qi at the age of six, even if he continued to advance one level each year, by the age of twelve, he would have reached the ninth level of Dou Qi.
That wasn't bad at all.
After all, at the beginning of the novel, Xiao Xun'er, who had reached the ninth level of Dou Qi at the age of fourteen, was already the second-best person in the Xiao family in a hundred years.
A talent at the third level of Dou Qi at the age of six was definitely not bad.
"Then my talent isn't bad either."
"Ah..."
Su Yun sighed. In terms of talent, he and Xiao Yan were not far behind.
But he wasn't necessarily better than this fellow from the village.
He got off the bed, picked up the white steamed bun from the wooden table, and sighed that he wasn't that lucky.
Xiao Yan was a descendant of the Xiao family, one of the eight ancient clans. Even though they had fallen on hard times, they were still one of the three great families in Wutan City. As the young patriarch of the Xiao family, he at least had no worries about food, clothing, or daily necessities.
Unlike himself, who lived in a shabby thatched cottage and ate only white steamed buns.
He was born a commoner in this life. His father had a slightly higher cultivation level, a three-star Dou Zhe, while his mother remained at the Dou Qi stage.
His family's income depended primarily on his father's hunting of low-level magical beasts, while his mother supplemented the family income by doing odd jobs for the wealthy families in Wutan City. Even
with this bare minimum, they could still save a little.
But when he was four, his father was killed in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. His mother, overcome with grief, passed away the following year, accompanying him. His life became even more difficult.
And that was just one aspect of his family's circumstances.
Xiao Yan was the destined protagonist of the Dou Qi Continent. His destiny was sealed.
If he could survive three years, with Yao Chen as his teacher, the Burning Jue as his weapon, and Xiao Xun'er and his confidantes as his support,
he would reach the pinnacle, ascend to the Dou Emperor, and ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds. He was a true winner in life.
Su Yun thought bitterly.
As fellow Earth travelers, he couldn't help but compare himself to Xiao Yan. He'd been traveling for six years, and still hadn't found his system. What a gap...
Su Yun shook his head, no longer dwelling on such idle thoughts. Instead of letting his thoughts wander, it was better to take action and keep his feet on the ground.
Silently finishing his steamed bun, Su Yun fell into deep thought again.
For the next few years, it would be best to stay in Wutan City and cultivate diligently.
Genius is a talent, but at the third level of Dou Qi, there's no way to waste time.
While Wutan City is a bit remote, and the highest-ranking expert, aside from Xiao Xun'er's bodyguard Ling Ying, is only a Grand Dou Master, the security is still acceptable.
As long as you don't mess with those playboys and have no grudges against the powerful families, no one will bother you as a commoner.
Su Yun's parents, who have lived a life of honesty and integrity,
naturally have no such concerns. As for Su Yun, a six-year-old, a dedicated homebody who never leaves home except for essential supplies, that's no problem.
Therefore, Su Yun plans to improve his cultivation before spending time on extravagance. His parents' life savings in this life would cover his expenses for several years.
The Dou Qi stage focuses on expanding the meridians and strengthening the body, laying the foundation for the future development of Dou Qi.
When cultivating Dou Qi, one's age is relatively young, and the meridians are fragile, making external assistance largely unavailable.
He required almost no cultivation resources, relying entirely on his own hard work and talent. He didn't need to bother searching for them, nor was he in a hurry to venture into the Dou Qi Continent.
Coming to his senses, he dug out a few gold coins from under his bed, stepped through the gate, and headed out of the alley toward the main street of Wutan City. His family's dry rations were all gone, so he
was going out to buy enough for the next three or four days. After exiting the alley and walking for about ten minutes, he arrived at the Wutan City market. Of course, he wasn't going there to buy anything. There were several such markets in Wutan City, controlled by the three major families. They sold relatively valuable items such as magic cores, weapons and jewelry crafted from them, and some medicinal herbs. It was clearly not the place for a rookie like Su Yun. However, this market was a necessary passage for him to buy supplies. To reach the places selling common goods, he had to pass through here, and even with his current speed, it would take him half an hour to walk. Upon entering the market, Su Yun walked along the edges. The market was teeming with mercenaries and merchants, peddling items like magic cores. Both sellers and buyers were undoubtedly skilled cultivators. The customers crisscrossing the aisles, the vendors at the stalls, were mostly Douzhe-level cultivators and above, far too powerful for a young man like him, at the third stage of Dou Qi, to provoke. While members of the three major families maintained order, disruptive behavior was rare, but it did occur. Furthermore, the three major families were already at odds with each other, and heated arguments and heated debates were common. A single careless fight could lead to a brawl in the streets, and if caught in the crossfire, there would be nowhere to cry. Su Yun, reborn on the Dou Qi Continent, undoubtedly understood the world it was in. Having lived two lives, he was as steady as an old dog. He treaded cautiously and swiftly each time he crossed. This was understandable; he was merely a genius, not a formidable force. Without growth, the best strategy was to avoid it. He passed through the market, bought some provisions, and returned the same way. Su Yun, as always, was cautious and walked quickly. "Is this our family's market?" "Yes, it is here. This market is in the south of Wutan City and is controlled by our Xiao family." Su Yun returned to the market and was about to go home to practice. He heard sporadic conversations and thought to himself, "People from the Xiao family?" He had lived in Wutan City for six years. Although he never left the main gate or the secondary gate, he still knew the distribution of power in Wutan City. This market was the one where Xiao Yan brought Xiao Xun'er to in the original novel. Su Yun looked up and saw two children about his age, a boy and a girl. He shook his head and didn't think much about it. He had nothing to do with the Xiao family and there was no need to contact them. "Ding..." (End of this chapter)