"Once Zi Yan is ready, do you plan on leaving again?" Su Qian looked at Xiao Ming, who had revealed a surprised look upon hearing this, and smiled slightly. "What, are you curious as to how I know?"
Xiao Ming gently nodded his head.
"You don't seem to like staying in one place for too long, ever since you broke through to Dou King, you've been traveling outside all the time, and even when you return to the Academy, you don't stay long. Now that you've already been in the Academy for a year, you're already thinking of leaving, aren't you?" Su Qian chuckled as he said.
"Hehe, you're still a good observer, First Elder. That's right, in two days I'll make another trip back to the Xiao Clan to take care of some matters, after that, I'll start traveling around the continent."
"As you know, when one breaks through to the Dou Ancestor realm, it often takes years or even decades of hard cultivation to advance a single stage, so, if I travel, I might be able to encounter some opportunities." Xiao Ming said.
To be honest, Xiao Ming didn't have too many ambitions, he just wanted to stand at the top and admire the view.
When admiring the view, the best thing was to have close people by his side.
At that time, he would not want to be disturbed by fools around him. And strength was the most direct way to achieve these goals, and it was also the only truth in a Xuanhuan World.
So, to be at the top, he needed to increase his strength as quickly as possible, and the most effective thing he could do was to go out and look for opportunities.
Growing slowly with the resources gained from the Simulator was not a bad way to go either, but certainly, Xiao Ming was also a great adventurous spirit.
While there were people who could stay in one area and remain in their comfort zone, Xiao Ming was not that kind of person.
There were always people in the world who would be stronger than one, was this reason enough to no longer venture out?
The strength of a Dou Ancestor and the identity of a seventh-tier Alchemist was already enough for him to make a living in the Dou Qi Continent.
"Naturally, I know, and I didn't say it to stop you. After all, young people like to adventure more. I only hope you can take Zi Yan to Central Plains in the future. Central Plains is immensely vast and gathers all kinds of races, you may find Zi Yan's origin there."
"I will." Xiao Ming nodded in response, there was no need for the First Elder to ask him, he would take her to Central Plains when the time came.
The two chatted a bit more before Zi Yan came out of her room.
Upon seeing Zi Yan after her breakthrough, and realizing that she still had the figure of a little girl, Su Qian, who knew that Zi Yan had always wanted to grow up, smiled and said nothing as he quickly left.
Xiao Ming discussed his plans with Zi Yan after Su Qian left, and upon hearing that they would travel to the Jia Ma Empire again, Zi Yan was immediately excited.
Xiao Yi Xian already knew of this plan, so she showed no reaction, and it was only Qing Lin who pouted since Xiao Ming had no intention of taking her with him. However, Xiao Ming had already discussed this with her beforehand and even showered her with pampering as compensation, so she did not say anything at this time.
Xiao Ming couldn't help it, with Qing Lin's current strength, it would be better if she continued to stay at the Academy. The strength here didn't refer to battle power, as in that case Qing Lin's fifth-rank magical beast would be taken into account. What Xiao Ming was referring to was Qing Lin's own cultivation realm.
Although Qing Lin's own realm was increasing very rapidly, she was still only a Dou Spirit for now, so cultivating at the Inner Academy was still the most suitable for her to improve quickly.
The best time to take her with him would be when she reaches Dou King realm and no longer improves so quickly in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. In this way, Qing Lin would be a great help to Xiao Ming.
...
Outside the courtyard, Xiao Ming was lounging comfortably in a chair while soaking up the sun.
Today, his companions, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan had gone out shopping, but he had no idea what they were buying, and he didn't dare to ask, for fear that it would lead to him being dragged along on their shopping trip.
Xiao Ming had also left the white ring, where Venerable Tian Huo resided, in his room. There was no need for him to carry it with him at all times, and Yao Tian Huo had expressed his understanding of this.
As he stared at the sun, Xiao Ming narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, 'Taking advantage of the fact that there is no one around, I should use this moment to simulate. For the past few days, I haven't been able to do it, and if I don't do it now, the opportunity will pass soon.'
In the end, he decided to follow through with his plan.
Xiao Ming spoke in his mind, 'Simulator.'
After his command, an extremely mechanical voice suddenly sounded.
[Ding, it has been detected that the host has a life simulation opportunity, do you wish to start the simulation?]
"This voice is really pleasant to the ears." After sighing for a moment, Xiao Ming said, 'Start the simulation.'
[Ding, the current number of simulations is one.]
[Simulation begins--]
[Day 1: You sit in the small courtyard and sunbathe; the sunlight is warm and you feel that your life is quite peaceful.]
[Day 2: You take your companions, Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, to look for the Amethyst Winged Lion King, and after observing it, you discover that the Amethyst Winged Lion King has improved its strength over the year, but not significantly. You wish to refine the Transformation Pill, but you're not too confident in your ability to do so, so you decide to wait a bit to avoid wasting the medicinal herbs.]
[Day 3: You spend the day cultivating on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.]
[Day 4: Early in the morning, after you wake up and spend some time reading a pill recipe, Xiao Yi Xian enters your room. You see her ethereal beauty, and move to kiss her.]
...
[Day 12: You arrive in Wu Tan City and your Clan rejoices at your return. After a few conversations, you discover that your Clan has grown in strength and that there are now more Dou Spirits within the Clan.]
[Day 13: You are approached by the Clan Head, Xiao Zhan, who tells you that his son's three-year agreement is coming up and that he is not strong enough, so he wants you to help his son improve.]
[Day 14: You refine a bone-strengthening fifth-tier pill, "Cuiping Saliva", for the Amethyst Winged Lion King's son, the little Amethyst Winged Lion.]
[Day 15: The news of your return spreads to all the large and small forces of the Jia Ma Empire, and the most prestigious forces of the Empire send messengers to invite you to visit their territories.]
...
[Day 25: You left some pills you didn't need for the clan: Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill, Yuan Recovery Pill, and Three Lines Green Spirit Pill... Then you took Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian to the Jia Ma Sacred City on the Amethyst Winged Lion King].
[Day 27: You met the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who had been waiting for a long time at the Miteer Family. After not seeing him for two years, you discovered that his strength has not improved much. Hai Bodong was very excited about your arrival and as you talked to him, news of your arrival spread throughout the Jia Ma Sacred City].
[Day 28: Your fame has increased enormously and you attain unparalleled prestige in the Jia Ma Empire].
...
[Day 35: You have successfully refined a sixth-tier pill, the Spiritual Recovery Purple Pill].
...
[Day 47: You took out a grain of Spirit Nourishment Powder from your Storage Ring and looked at it closely under Zi Yan's confused gaze].
"Once Zi Yan is ready, do you plan on leaving again?" Su Qian looked at Xiao Ming, who had revealed a surprised look upon hearing this, and smiled slightly. "What, are you curious as to how I know?"
Xiao Ming gently nodded his head.
"You don't seem to like staying in one place for too long, ever since you broke through to Dou King, you've been traveling outside all the time, and even when you return to the Academy, you don't stay long. Now that you've already been in the Academy for a year, you're already thinking of leaving, aren't you?" Su Qian chuckled as he said.
"Hehe, you're still a good observer, First Elder. That's right, in two days I'll make another trip back to the Xiao Clan to take care of some matters, after that, I'll start traveling around the continent."
"As you know, when one breaks through to the Dou Ancestor realm, it often takes years or even decades of hard cultivation to advance a single stage, so, if I travel, I might be able to encounter some opportunities." Xiao Ming said.
To be honest, Xiao Ming didn't have too many ambitions, he just wanted to stand at the top and admire the view.
When admiring the view, the best thing was to have close people by his side.
At that time, he would not want to be disturbed by fools around him. And strength was the most direct way to achieve these goals, and it was also the only truth in a Xuanhuan World.
So, to be at the top, he needed to increase his strength as quickly as possible, and the most effective thing he could do was to go out and look for opportunities.
Growing slowly with the resources gained from the Simulator was not a bad way to go either, but certainly, Xiao Ming was also a great adventurous spirit.
While there were people who could stay in one area and remain in their comfort zone, Xiao Ming was not that kind of person.
There were always people in the world who would be stronger than one, was this reason enough to no longer venture out?
The strength of a Dou Ancestor and the identity of a seventh-tier Alchemist was already enough for him to make a living in the Dou Qi Continent.
"Naturally, I know, and I didn't say it to stop you. After all, young people like to adventure more. I only hope you can take Zi Yan to Central Plains in the future. Central Plains is immensely vast and gathers all kinds of races, you may find Zi Yan's origin there."
"I will." Xiao Ming nodded in response, there was no need for the First Elder to ask him, he would take her to Central Plains when the time came.
The two chatted a bit more before Zi Yan came out of her room.
Upon seeing Zi Yan after her breakthrough, and realizing that she still had the figure of a little girl, Su Qian, who knew that Zi Yan had always wanted to grow up, smiled and said nothing as he quickly left.
Xiao Ming discussed his plans with Zi Yan after Su Qian left, and upon hearing that they would travel to the Jia Ma Empire again, Zi Yan was immediately excited.
Xiao Yi Xian already knew of this plan, so she showed no reaction, and it was only Qing Lin who pouted since Xiao Ming had no intention of taking her with him. However, Xiao Ming had already discussed this with her beforehand and even showered her with pampering as compensation, so she did not say anything at this time.
Xiao Ming couldn't help it, with Qing Lin's current strength, it would be better if she continued to stay at the Academy. The strength here didn't refer to battle power, as in that case Qing Lin's fifth-rank magical beast would be taken into account. What Xiao Ming was referring to was Qing Lin's own cultivation realm.
Although Qing Lin's own realm was increasing very rapidly, she was still only a Dou Spirit for now, so cultivating at the Inner Academy was still the most suitable for her to improve quickly.
The best time to take her with him would be when she reaches Dou King realm and no longer improves so quickly in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. In this way, Qing Lin would be a great help to Xiao Ming.
...
Outside the courtyard, Xiao Ming was lounging comfortably in a chair while soaking up the sun.
Today, his companions, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan had gone out shopping, but he had no idea what they were buying, and he didn't dare to ask, for fear that it would lead to him being dragged along on their shopping trip.
Xiao Ming had also left the white ring, where Venerable Tian Huo resided, in his room. There was no need for him to carry it with him at all times, and Yao Tian Huo had expressed his understanding of this.
As he stared at the sun, Xiao Ming narrowed his eyes and thought to himself, 'Taking advantage of the fact that there is no one around, I should use this moment to simulate. For the past few days, I haven't been able to do it, and if I don't do it now, the opportunity will pass soon.'
In the end, he decided to follow through with his plan.
Xiao Ming spoke in his mind, 'Simulator.'
After his command, an extremely mechanical voice suddenly sounded.
[Ding, it has been detected that the host has a life simulation opportunity, do you wish to start the simulation?]
"This voice is really pleasant to the ears." After sighing for a moment, Xiao Ming said, 'Start the simulation.'
[Ding, the current number of simulations is one.]
[Simulation begins--]
[Day 1: You sit in the small courtyard and sunbathe; the sunlight is warm and you feel that your life is quite peaceful.]
[Day 2: You take your companions, Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, to look for the Amethyst Winged Lion King, and after observing it, you discover that the Amethyst Winged Lion King has improved its strength over the year, but not significantly. You wish to refine the Transformation Pill, but you're not too confident in your ability to do so, so you decide to wait a bit to avoid wasting the medicinal herbs.]
[Day 3: You spend the day cultivating on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.]
[Day 4: Early in the morning, after you wake up and spend some time reading a pill recipe, Xiao Yi Xian enters your room. You see her ethereal beauty, and move to kiss her.]
...
[Day 12: You arrive in Wu Tan City and your Clan rejoices at your return. After a few conversations, you discover that your Clan has grown in strength and that there are now more Dou Spirits within the Clan.]
[Day 13: You are approached by the Clan Head, Xiao Zhan, who tells you that his son's three-year agreement is coming up and that he is not strong enough, so he wants you to help his son improve.]
[Day 14: You refine a bone-strengthening fifth-tier pill, "Cuiping Saliva", for the Amethyst Winged Lion King's son, the little Amethyst Winged Lion.]
[Day 15: The news of your return spreads to all the large and small forces of the Jia Ma Empire, and the most prestigious forces of the Empire send messengers to invite you to visit their territories.]
...
[Day 25: You left some pills you didn't need for the clan: Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill, Yuan Recovery Pill, and Three Lines Green Spirit Pill... Then you took Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian to the Jia Ma Sacred City on the Amethyst Winged Lion King].
[Day 27: You met the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who had been waiting for a long time at the Miteer Family. After not seeing him for two years, you discovered that his strength has not improved much. Hai Bodong was very excited about your arrival and as you talked to him, news of your arrival spread throughout the Jia Ma Sacred City].
[Day 28: Your fame has increased enormously and you attain unparalleled prestige in the Jia Ma Empire].
...
[Day 35: You have successfully refined a sixth-tier pill, the Spiritual Recovery Purple Pill].
...
[Day 47: You took out a grain of Spirit Nourishment Powder from your Storage Ring and looked at it closely under Zi Yan's confused gaze].
