Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Several days have passed since Xiao Yan's contest with Han Xian. The Medicine Clan did not resort to any underhanded tactics in the trading market. After cleaning up the goods in the trading market in two days, they removed the Medicine Clan's symbol and transferred the position to the Panmen.

Hu Jia quickly sent people to take over, sending many members over and marking the outside with the symbol of Panmen, which can be considered as a sign for those who come to buy.

As the Medicine Gang had said, that place was one of the five busiest trading locations in the inner courtyard. Pills from inside the Panmen were sold very quickly there, and large quantities of fire energy were exchanged for, which Xiao Fan and his companion then used to refine new pills and transport them there.

Xiao Yan also specially rewarded all members of the Panmen with five points of fire energy each, and those who made other contributions, such as Atai, received additional points, which greatly increased the benefits within the Panmen and attracted many people to join.

Most importantly, because of Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan's performance in the competition, there are now two fifth-grade alchemists in the Panmen Sect. Many alchemists have come here hoping to join the Panmen Sect.

Hu Jia knew that these alchemists had come for Xiao Fan and his companion, so she didn't make a decision on her own. After discussing it with Xiao Fan and his companion, she agreed to let them join the Panmen.

After all, alchemists are a sought-after profession no matter where they are, and Panmen is not short of fire energy. With such an excellent welfare system, they are fully confident that they can retain them completely.

However, the increase in fame and the rapid sale of the pills have caused Xiao Fan and his companion a lot of trouble. They have been refining pills day and night for the past two days, which makes Xun'er and Yueyao feel very sorry for them.

Today, Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan discussed it and decided to recruit some alchemists for their own use first, so that they could have some free time.

After all, both of them prioritize strength.

Thanks to the reward from the last competition, Xiao Fan's strength is now firmly established at the six-star Dou Ling level. Moreover, he has been constantly refining pills recently, and the Dou Qi he had accumulated is approaching its bottleneck. He should be able to break through to the seven-star Dou Ling level soon.

During his previous seclusion, Xiao Yan had already broken through to the Seven-Star Great Dou Master level. After gaining insights from refining Grade 5 pills in the past two days, he returned and naturally broke through to the Eight-Star Great Dou Master level, which made him extremely excited.

Since they had decided to entrust the trivial matter of refining pills to others, Xiao Fan and Hu Jia did not hesitate and followed behind Hu Jia to check on the current alchemists inside the Panmen Sect.

After initial screening, Xiao Fan and his companion selected five alchemists, three of whom were fourth-grade and two of whom were third-grade.

Xiao Fan and his companion examined the pills they usually refined and found no major problems with their refining techniques. They were perfectly capable of refining the three types of pills that Panmen currently produced. The only concern was their loyalty.

The group observed them in secret for a few days, and then, finding nothing amiss, they gathered the five of them together.

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's call, the five were extremely excited, especially when they heard that Xiao Fan and his companion were willing to hand over the formulas for three kinds of pills to them for refining. They were all quite astonished.

After all, they were just newcomers to Panmen, and they were prepared to undergo a long period of assessment. They never expected Xiao Fan and the others to be so generous.

While they were surprised and delighted, they were more overjoyed by the trust placed in them.

He repeatedly assured Xiao Fan and the others that he would dedicate himself wholeheartedly to the Panmen sect.

Xiao Fan and the other man exchanged a glance, smiled, and then dismissed them.

Xiao Fan and his team had considered their choices beforehand. The five of them were of good character, which was why Xiao Fan hadn't chosen them.

Secondly, even if they really betrayed Panmen, it wouldn't be a huge loss for Xiao Fan and his companion.

After all, the Qi-restoring Pill and the Body-restoring Pill are only second-grade pills. They only sell reasonably well because their effects are slightly better than the Rejuvenation Pill from the Medicine Clan.

As for the Ice Cleansing Pill, which can suppress fire poison, it's not really a rare item. It just happens to be able to suppress fire poison. Even if they leak it out, Xiao Fan and his team can come up with better substitutes. They don't need to worry about losing the market to others.

The reason they decided to free themselves from the constant alchemy so quickly was partly because the two of them had become numb from making medicine all the time.

On the other hand, it was because of Yao Lao. Now that Xiao Yan has broken through to the eighth-star Great Dou Master, Yao Lao plans to let Xiao Yan go out to cultivate new Dou Techniques, and even specifically asked him to call Xiao Fan along.

When Xiao Fan first heard what Xiao Yan said, he was a little confused. But seeing Xiao Yan's mysterious expression, and knowing that he had a surprise to share, Xiao Fan guessed that it was the Three Thousand Thunderbolts they had obtained through a shady deal in the Black Corner Region.

As a movement technique of the Central Plains Wind and Thunder Pavilion, it would be a lie to say that Xiao Fan was not envious of the Three Thousand Thunder Movement. However, he couldn't directly ask Xiao Yan for it. Although Xiao Yan would definitely give it to him, Xiao Fan couldn't explain how he knew about it.

Unexpectedly, when it was time to cultivate, the old doctor actually called him.

After spending two days seeing that the others had mastered the three types of pills, the two were completely relieved. After all, these pills were not too difficult to make; as long as one mastered the formula, even a second-grade alchemist could refine them.

He told Xun'er and Yueyao and the others in the Panmen that he and his companion were going to cultivate in the mountains, and then the two of them left the inner courtyard together.

Xun'er and Yueyao stood in front of the pavilion, watching Xiao Fan and the others disappear into the distance. Xun'er glanced at Yueyao, a hint of concern in her voice. "You... are you just going to continue like this?"

"What can we do?"

Yueyao said softly, her tone filled with both regret and relief: "You know perfectly well that I'm already very happy to have met him at this time."

As she spoke, a hint of infatuation flashed in Yueyao's eyes, and she smiled at Xun'er, "Don't tell him, anyway, there are only two years left. After these two years have passed, then... then, just pretend he never met me."

Yueyao feigned a relaxed expression, but her voice still carried a hint of a sob at the end.

Chapter 181 Three Thousand Thunders

In the lush mountains, towering trees obscure the azure sky. As the wind blows, the green leaves of the entire mountain range sway in the wind, spreading out like waves.

Two figures flew swiftly through the sky, eliciting roars from the magical beasts.

Xiao Fan's Purple Cloud Wings trembled slightly, and his figure instantly spread out. Xiao Yan, who was following behind, was not to be outdone. His Thunder Bat Wings trembled slightly, and he also disappeared from the spot.

The Thunder Bat Wings were something Xiao Yan fought over in the Black Corner Region, just like the Three Thousand Thunderbolts. He himself was only a Great Dou Master, so having a flying Dou Technique, he naturally refined and used it directly.

After all, he had longed for the freedom to fly in the sky for a long time.

Back in the Tagor Desert, he and Xiao Fan obtained the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame. On their escape, they were able to fly because of Yao Lao's power. Xiao Fan, on the other hand, had his own adventures and possessed flying combat skills, which made him extremely envious at the time.

Although the Thunderbat Wings are slightly slower than the Purple Cloud Wings, being able to fly in the sky is a significant improvement in both speed and agility compared to running on land.

The two had been flying through the mountains for a whole day, partly to find a suitable place to cultivate, and partly to see if there were any other people around. After all, it's best to have no one else around when engaging in casual and secretive combat.

According to Elder Yao, the requirements for a place to cultivate are extremely strict. The two of them have been searching for a whole day but have not yet found a location that meets Elder Yao's requirements.

"Earth-rank movement techniques are not only difficult to obtain, but even if you do obtain them, cultivating them is a major challenge!"

Even Xiao Yan had to shake his head at the thought of the harsh environment required to cultivate the Three Thousand Thunderbolts.

"You think Earth-rank combat skills are as common as cabbage?"

The old man's voice came out, and he said to Xiao Fan and the other person with a smile: "You should know that Three Thousand Thunder Movement is the unique skill of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Back then, the Pavilion Master of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion used Three Thousand Thunder Movement to escape from the encirclement of three Dou Zong experts. Moreover, he even killed one of them with the mysteriousness of his movement technique."

"Although this fighting technique is only at the low-level Earth rank due to some reasons, in terms of speed alone, it can rival some mid-level Earth rank movement techniques."

The old doctor's tone was full of praise for the Three Thousand Thunder Movements. After a pause, he continued, "If you two little guys really learn the Three Thousand Thunder Movements, with your current strength, you will be able to retreat with ease even if you are a Dou Wang expert."

"As for you, Fan'er..." When talking about Xiao Fan's strength, Yao Lao couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Even with all my years of experience, I have never seen anyone advance in strength like you, skipping levels directly. If you learn the Three Thousand Thunder Movement, even a low-star Dou Huang might not be able to catch you."

"Hehe." Hearing Yao Lao mention his strength, Xiao Fan smiled but didn't say anything. After all, his advancement in strength was somewhat beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

They can advance in just a few days, and sometimes they even skip levels. Even Xiao Fan can't pretend to be nonchalant about it.

After a whole day of searching, the two were not too unlucky and finally found the cultivation environment that the old doctor had mentioned.

Nestled between two mountains, the area is extremely damp, causing the ground to become somewhat wet, especially the central region, which has completely transformed into a swamp covered with grass.

While flying in mid-air, Xiao Yan casually threw a stone into the mud, which splashed out and stained the grass.

Xiao Yan's black ring shimmered slightly, and then Yao Lao's pale figure appeared in mid-air. Looking at the swampy area in front of him, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said to the two of them, "Not bad, this environment is perfect for cultivating the Three Thousand Thunder Movements."

"There seem to be some magical beasts inside the swamp?"

Xiao Fan frowned as he looked at the swampy area beneath his feet and said calmly.

"Hehe, it's alright." Yao Lao chuckled when he heard Xiao Fan's words, "Anyway, you can use these magical beasts when you're practicing your combat skills."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan nodded and ignored the magical beasts in the mud, since they were just low-level magical beasts and wouldn't have much of an impact on them.

"Why don't you try to move through this mud without any hindrance?" the old doctor said, looking at the two of them.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan and the other person exchanged a glance, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

Xiao Fan slowly landed on the mud, and with a gentle twitch, the Purple Cloud Wings on his back retracted.

As soon as he landed on the ground, Xiao Fan noticed that his feet were sinking. Without hesitation, he used the Dragon-Surging Step, twisted his body, pulled out a foot, and rushed forward.

Although the Dragon Step was a low-level Xuan-rank movement technique, the ground was soft in the mud, offering virtually no leverage. After only about ten meters, Xiao Fan had to re-spread his Purple Cloud Wings, trying to take flight again.

Just then, several water arrows suddenly shot out from the mud, hurtling towards Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan remained completely calm. With a flap of his Purple Cloud Wings, he somersaulted in the air, dodging the attack. Then, he unleashed two bursts of battle qi into the mud, instantly annihilating the magical beast that had just spat out the water arrow.

On the other side, Xiao Yan was greatly surprised to see that Xiao Fan could only run about ten meters in the mud, so he also went down to try it himself.

However, the Explosive Step that Xiao Yan mastered relied on the recoil force from stepping on the ground. In the swamp, when he used the Explosive Step, it not only failed to give Xiao Yan any leverage, but instead created a large patch of mud that directly covered Xiao Yan's left leg.

The surface mud was blasted open, leaving one of his feet deeply embedded in it, and a suction force pulled him downwards with great force.

Left with no other choice, Xiao Yan used his flying combat technique again to leave the mud.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing that half of Xiao Yan's body was covered in foul-smelling mud, Xiao Fan pointed at him and laughed loudly.

Seeing Xiao Yan's complaining expression, Yao Lao laughed and then said, "Your movement techniques and fighting skills are only average. If you had learned the Three Thousand Thunder Movement, you could have gone far beyond a mere swamp, or even the vast ocean!"

With a flick of his finger, a silver scroll appeared out of thin air in Yao Lao's hand, and faint sounds of wind and thunder could even be heard from within the scroll.

"Speaking of the Three Thousand Thunder Movements, it is the treasure of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. Even within the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, only some elders and disciples who have made outstanding contributions have the opportunity to cultivate it. The reason is that each time a scroll is made, it is necessary to absorb a trace of wind and thunder power into it. Only by refining the wind and thunder power within it can one be considered to have truly mastered the Three Thousand Thunder Movements."

Chapter 182 Refining the Power of Wind and Thunder

"The power of wind and thunder..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan could not hide the fervor on his face and murmured, "No wonder I always felt that I could hear some sounds of wind and thunder in this scroll."

"This power of wind and thunder is the key reason why the Wind and Thunder Pavilion has been able to thrive in the Dou Qi Continent for so long. It is said that only when the sky is covered with dark clouds and lightning flashes and thunder roars, can one sit cross-legged on the top of a high mountain and have a chance to collect a trace of the power of wind and thunder."

"The power of wind and thunder is extremely violent. To cultivate the Three Thousand Thunder Movements, one must transform the wind and thunder power absorbed into one's own body. Only those with perseverance and strong will can succeed in this regard. I have heard that many disciples in the Wind and Thunder Pavilion have been unable to suppress the wind and thunder power entering their bodies when cultivating the Three Thousand Thunder Movements. At best, their cultivation is greatly damaged; at worst, they suffer from qi deviation." After saying this, the old doctor changed the subject and said to the two of them.

"Now that you have all fused with the strange fire within your bodies, you should be able to sense it. The battle qi within your bodies is also significantly different from when you first began cultivating. It now contains a trace of the scorching heat of this flame, which is a major advantage when you fight others."

Hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Fan and Xiao Fan exchanged a glance and slowly nodded. They knew that Yao Lao was reminding them that they needed to persevere, just like refining a strange fire, in order to succeed in their cultivation.

Xiao Yan recalled the pain of devouring the strange fire. Although a trace of shock flashed in his eyes, there was no regret or fear. He could even successfully devour the most violent strange fire in the world. He did not believe that he could not endure a mere fighting technique.

Although Xiao Fan had not experienced the pain of devouring a strange fire, he had absolute confidence in his physique. Since the strange fire was harmless to him, the power of wind and thunder would be nothing more than a trace.

"Oh, right, teacher." Xiao Yan suddenly remembered what Yao Lao had just said and hurriedly asked, "You just said that there is only one portion of wind and thunder power in each scroll, doesn't that mean...?"