There was no helping it; who told its special effects to look so good?
Among all Dou Techniques of the same price range, "Mist Sword" had the most impressive special effects.
As long as one reached the basic level of this Dou Technique, they could add mist effects to their attacks. The faint mist following the Sword Qi made the visuals extremely dazzling!
As for Sword-flying, with her current strength, she naturally couldn't float for a long time, but whatever.
—Looking cool is all that matters.
She wouldn't be bored enough to fly in the sky every day; the special effects of "Mist Sword" were the main point, and Sword-flying was just a bonus.
Showing off too frequently isn't good; one must maintain enough mystery.
If she really wanted to fly, she would still have to rely on a Flying Combat Skill.
And there was no rush to exchange for that right now.
Moreover, "Mist Sword" also came with a set of Movement Dou Techniques. Combined with her water control ability, it had even higher development potential.
"Knock, knock, knock~"
While picking out Dou Techniques, Xiao Xue suddenly heard a knock at the door.
"Sister Xue'er, can I come in?" Xiao Xun Er's voice sounded from outside the door.
"Xun'er? Come in quickly." Xiao Xue closed the System, got off the bed to open the door, and saw the young girl in green standing there.
"Sister Xue'er, have you had a Breakthrough to Dou Practitioner?" After closing the door, Xiao Xun Er asked directly.
"Mm." Xiao Xue nodded casually; she didn't plan on hiding this matter.
"Sister Xue'er..." Xiao Xun Er hesitated for a moment, "Xun'er has something to ask."
If she didn't understand one certain problem, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to sleep for nights on end.
Xiao Xue nodded, "Feel free to speak."
After getting Xiao Xue's consent, Xun'er no longer hesitated, "Sister Xue'er, no one has ever been able to release Dou Qi externally before the Great Dou Master Realm, yet you managed to do it. Why is that?"
Her eyes were shining, filled with a thirst for knowledge.
Hearing this, Xiao Xue grinned, "Xun'er, you have the notes of predecessors to read at will, and you have Seniors to consult. That means you are standing on the shoulders of giants."
"Since you're already standing on the shoulders of giants, why not try to see further?"
"Isn't history meant to be broken?"
Hearing Xiao Xue's words, Xiao Xun Er trembled all over, as if struck by lightning.
Teenagers in their mid-teens are at the Peak of their chuunibyou phase.
Corny lines and chuunibyou tend to react most easily together.
"Sister Xue'er, you've been stuck at the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi for so many years; was it intentional?"
Xiao Xun Er felt she was infinitely close to the truth.
Sister Xue'er must be walking a brand new path. Even with her talent of reaching the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi at ten years old, it took her three years to explore this new path!
With such Heart-Nature, I am not as good as her!
Xiao Xue:...Xun'er's words were like asking a lifelong single dog, "Why don't you have a partner yet? Do you just not like it?"
There was no way to answer that.
However, Xiao Xue still nodded, accepting her explanation by default.
After the System was unlocked, her strength would only improve faster, so she naturally needed a reasonable explanation.
So—just let them fill in the blanks themselves!
My strength depends entirely on your imagination!
Ah no, you can't even imagine it!
She said this without blushing or her heart skipping a beat.
Although her strength relied on System Upgrades to a certain extent, her experience points didn't just blow in with the wind.
Before many of the System's functions were unlocked, she could only obtain experience points through various special methods she could think of.
Over the years, she had worked diligently, silently accumulating like a laborer, which led to her currently decent savings.
I'm a cheater, that's right, I've used cheats.
But at least, I'm a hardworking cheater.
On the side, Xun'er felt she understood, even though Xiao Xue hadn't said anything useful.
Sister Xue'er stayed at the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi for years; it seems she had her own plans.
And now, it's just a case of long-term accumulation resulting in a sudden burst!
"Thank you for the guidance, Sister." Xiao Xun Er thanked Xiao Xue.
Xiao Xue waved her hand, "It's not really guidance. Everyone has their own path. As long as you are true to yourself, it's good."
The two chatted about other things, and as they talked, the topic drifted to Xiao Huohuo.
Mainly, Xiao Xue wanted to know what the current Xiao Xun Er's attitude toward her Cheap older brother was.
After all, she really did view Xiao Xun Er as her sister-in-law.
If Xun'er didn't like her Cheap older brother, it didn't matter. Anyway, as the Protagonist, her Cheap older brother would definitely not lack female confidantes; at worst, she would just change sisters-in-law.
However, if Xun'er still liked her brother despite certain events from the original work not happening, she would have to do something.
For example, clearing obstacles for her future sister-in-law and nipping her Cheap older brother's romantic debts in the bud.
(Xiao Xun Er:? Do you want to hear what you're saying?)
(Yun Yun, Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian: Coming to give yourselves away for free?)
After all, her Cheap older brother didn't have any other major faults, just too many peach blossoms.
And people are selfish; no one would be willing to share a partner with others.
So, she naturally had to clear obstacles for her good sister-in-law.
Xiao—Pure Love Warrior—Xue, online!
In the novel, the only woman Xiao Yan truly wanted to marry and loved was Xiao Xun Er.
It's no exaggeration to say that Xiao Yan struggled to the Peak just to be with Xiao Xun Er.
Xiao Yan married Xiao Xun Er because of their feelings, while Medusa was an accidental pregnancy, and she managed the Yan Alliance's overall situation while Xiao Yan was away struggling, protecting the Xiao Family clan members, earning the recognition of Xiao Yan's two older brothers.
Xiao Yan owed Medusa too much and had to take on his due responsibility to give her a status; otherwise, it would have just been a romantic debt between him and Medusa.
As for Yun Yun, that was even more of an ill-fated relationship.
Even Xiao Yi Xian didn't get a status from Xiao Yan by the grand finale, even though her feelings and sacrifices for Xiao Yan were not inferior to others.
And Yun Yun, Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian were all encountered by Xiao Yan when he went out to train because of the "Three-Year Agreement."
So, for Xiao Xue, who knew the plot, wanting to cut off these ill-fated relationships was extremely simple.
Since you like her, then treat my sister Xun'er well and stop messing with other girls.
When Xiao Xue asked what her opinion of her brother was, Xiao Xun Er's expression was a bit strange.
Brother, brother again. Sister Xue'er always has that guy named Xiao Yan on the tip of her tongue.
No matter when, she always manages to bring him up.
This... is not right.
Moreover, has Sister Xue'er not noticed that she herself has been by her side for so many years?
Are her eyes only filled with that so-called Brother Xiao Yan?
Xiao Xun Er could hardly describe the anger that surged in her heart in an instant. She replied faintly, "What do you think?"
Hearing that rhetorical question, Xiao Xue was completely confused, not knowing what the situation was.
However, a woman's sensitive sixth-sense radar was beeping, telling her that the current situation was quite wrong.
It was as if some button had been pressed on Xun'er, and in the next moment, she might pounce and eat her up.
In the next moment, Xiao Xue heard Xiao Xun Er say, "Sister Xue'er, you should stay a bit further away from Brother Xiao Yan."
"Because I will be unhappy."
Xiao Xue:...No way, sister-in-law, you're even jealous of your sister-in-law?
"Sister Xun'er, you don't need to worry. After the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, I will apply to go out for training..."
As for what she said afterward, Xiao Xun Er didn't listen at all.
Her mind was entirely focused on the fact that the other party intended to go out for training.
Sister Xue'er wants to leave.
As long as she dumps her onto Xiao Yan, Sister Xue'er wants to leave her.
Or rather, this person never thought about staying by her side.
Thinking of this, the coldness in Xun'er's eyes grew heavier, like two ice cubes dropped into soda, making the surrounding air sizzle with cold.
Xiao Xue noticed the drop in air pressure around her and quickly mobilized her brain cells, reflecting on whether there were any mistakes in her words just now.
Just as she was about to say something more, Xiao Xun Er finally spoke.
She said word by word, unhurriedly: "You indeed should go out for training."
Hearing this, Xiao Xue didn't discern the other meaning in her words and was still nodding randomly.
"Sister Xue'er, it's late. Xun'er won't disturb you anymore. Get some rest early." After saying that, Xiao Xun Er took her leave.
"Heh, Sister Xue'er, we have a long time ahead of us."