Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Even so, simply absorbing the medicinal liquid prepared by the old doctor still allowed him to break through two stars. Thinking that he had officially embarked on the path of cultivation, Xiao Fan was still a little excited.

A year has passed since the Yunlan Sect member broke off the engagement. After Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er resolved the financial issue themselves, Xiao Fan stopped trying to be a third wheel. This, however, made Xiao Yan laugh so hard he blushed.

The year also caused their bond as fellow apprentices to deepen rapidly.

There was no other way, so Yao Lao made the two of them practice against each other every day, and even compressed Xiao Fan's level to be the same as Xiao Yan's. Their relationship was also developed entirely through these practice sessions.

Every time Xiao Fan beat Xiao Yan until he was bruised and swollen, Xiao Fan would burst into laughter.

As a result, he was beaten up by a masked girl who always called Xiao Yan "brother" on several nights.

"Alright, Fan'er, now that you've broken through to the Dou Zhe level, it's time to pass on the cultivation techniques I promised you earlier." Yao Lao's voice interrupted Xiao Fan's thoughts.

"Is that the bizarre technique that's even more miraculous than a Heavenly Rank technique?" Xiao Yan's voice rang out, tinged with excitement.

Xiao Fan also looked at Yao Lao with curiosity.

“That’s right, but before that, I need to explain something to you more clearly.” The old apothecary’s voice rang out with a slightly serious tone.

"What's wrong, teacher? Did you trick us into believing that cultivation technique?" Seeing that Yao Lao's expression was off, Xiao Yan asked nervously.

"This cultivation technique can indeed evolve; I wasn't lying to you about that," Elder Yao said softly.

"However, this technique is extremely strange. It is true that it can evolve, but the danger rate is also extremely high."

Undeterred, Xiao Yan rubbed his hands together and asked, "How tall?"

"Extremely high!"

With a wry smile, Yao Lao shook his head and said helplessly, "Since I obtained this technique, I have never heard of anyone practicing it, so I don't know the real answer. But based on my experience, the success rate of cultivating this technique to its peak is probably no more than 20%."

"Even lower!"

Xiao Fan had anticipated this, but Xiao Yan, unwilling to give up, rubbed his forehead. The temptation of evolving into a Heaven-rank technique was too great!

In response, Yao Lao explained the strangeness of this technique to Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan in detail.

"I've named this technique 'Burning Technique.' The Burning Technique can indeed evolve, but it requires devouring the very thing that alchemists dream of, which I explained to you before: a strange fire."

Strange Fire is the most powerful thing in the world, full of destructive and violent aura, yet one must devour more than one kind of Strange Fire to cultivate to the peak, which is basically impossible.

At this point, Yao Lao said to Xiao Yan, "You are still far from becoming a Dou Zhe. Today is the day your senior brother breaks through to Dou Zhe. Let your senior brother make the choice first!"

With a wave of his hand, two illusory scrolls appeared in front of Xiao Fan.

"Both of you brothers are exceptionally talented and mature in character. You always think things through before acting. I wonder if it's God's way of compensating me for being able to receive you two brothers as well," the old doctor said with a smile as he looked at them.

“Fan’er, your talent far exceeds my understanding. Your physique is special, and in theory, cultivating the Burning Technique is the most suitable for you. However, the Burning Technique requires devouring strange fire, which means that only one of you two can cultivate the Burning Technique. Otherwise, strange fires are already rare in the world, and if they all fall into your hands, it would be a disaster for you.”

"I leave the final decision to you two! Whatever you choose, you will both be my proudest disciples." After saying this, the old doctor closed his eyes and remained silent.

Xiao Fan looked at the two scrolls in front of him, and his heart was filled with conflict.

There was no other way; the Burning Flame Technique could be said to be the foundation for Xiao Yan's eventual ascension to the throne. Coupled with his Chaotic Flame Body and his affinity for fire attributes, as long as he chose the Burning Flame Technique, he could almost certainly succeed in cultivating it.

However, this would mean Xiao Yan would miss his chance. Without the Burning Flame Technique, how could Xiao Yan possibly gain such a significant advantage?

What Buddha's Wrathful Lotus, the first place winner of the Alchemist Competition, what Emperor Yan—all of them will turn to smoke and dust.

Even if I cultivate to the level of Dou Di, I probably still won't escape the fate of being wiped out by the system.

Moreover, a year has already passed since the ten-year deadline. If I stay in this small Wutan City and follow the original plot, I will surely die a gruesome death when the ten-year deadline arrives.

Besides, the physique given by the system is said to have maximum affinity with fire attributes, and Xiao Fan doesn't believe it's inferior to a mere Burning Technique.

Thinking of this, Xiao Fan smiled slightly and glanced at Xiao Yan, "It is indeed most suitable for me to cultivate the Burning Technique."

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, a hint of sadness flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.

"But...my junior brother needs it more than I do!"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xiao Yan looked up at Xiao Fan in surprise, while Yao Lao beside him also opened his eyes curiously.

Xiao Fan smiled and said to Xiao Yan, "Don't look at me like that. You still have a three-year agreement to fulfill! Also, don't forget what your teacher said. Xun'er's background is not simple. If you don't give it your all, how can I possibly drink your wedding wine?"

During the conversation, he reached out and selected another cultivation technique.

Xiao Yan was filled with gratitude upon seeing Xiao Fan's choice. His senior brother had been taking care of him ever since his talent was returned, and Xiao Yan had seen all of this. He could only keep it in his heart and repay his senior brother in the future.

On the other side, Yao Lao was also slightly taken aback when he saw Xiao Fan's choice. He knew the allure of the Burning Flame Technique, otherwise he wouldn't have ended up in this situation. He had always thought that Xiao Fan would choose the Burning Flame Technique, since his physique could greatly reduce the risk of subduing the strange fire.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Fan ultimately gave this opportunity to Xiao Yan. A hint of relief flashed in Yao Lao's eyes, and he was glad that the disciple he had taken in had an extraordinary temperament.

Meanwhile, Xiao Fan chose the Earth-rank cultivation technique given to him by Yao Lao, but he cultivated the Radiant Sun Technique produced by the system.

Over the course of the year, Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan honed their skills together and completed several new tasks. As for the Radiant Sun Technique in the newbie gift pack, although it was only a high-level Xuan-rank technique, Xiao Fan learned from the system that it was just the basic version. With the system providing the subsequent techniques, Xiao Fan was not worried at all.

Chapter 10 The Generous System

After breaking through to the Dou Zhe level, everyone becomes qualified to cultivate techniques, and the Radiant Sun Technique, which they have been keeping hidden away, can finally be put to good use.

Xiao Fan opened his system panel and began to examine it.

[The Strongest Supporting Character System] (Pidan)

Host: Xiao Fan

Level: 3 (181400)

Strength: One-star fighter

Technique: Radiant Sun Technique

Combat Skills: Yellow Rank Low-level Fiery Cloud Palm (Mastered), Profound Rank Low-level Absorbing Palm (Proficient), Profound Rank High-level Eight Extremes Collapse (Proficient), Profound Rank Low-level Startling Dragon Step (Mastered)

Items: Low-level storage ring, Grade 1 Blood Extraction Pill, Tier 3 Wood-type Magic Core

Main mission: none

The cultivation of combat skills is divided into four stages: beginner, master, advanced, and proficient.

Over the past year, the system has triggered very few tasks, making its presence extremely low. Most of the fighting skills were learned from Yao Lao along with Xiao Yan. Fortunately, the practice with Xiao Yan has also increased his proficiency in fighting skills; otherwise, he might not have reached his current level of proficiency.

"Ding! Detection indicates that the host has successfully advanced to the Fighter level, triggering a new main quest!"

"Xiao Yan's talent has returned. This test will surely shock the Xiao family, and a new main storyline will begin next."

Xiao Fan was excited when he heard the system's voice. It seemed that his advancement to Dou Zhe would bring about a major change in the system.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Fan first exited the system panel, told Yao Lao and the others that he had successfully broken through to the Dou Zhe level, and showed them his new self before returning to his room and checking the system.

[The Strongest Supporting Character System] (Pidan)

Host: Xiao Fan

Level: 3 (181400)

Strength: One-Star Warrior (11000)

Technique: Radiant Sun Technique

Combat Skills: Yellow Rank Low-level Fiery Cloud Palm (Mastered), Profound Rank Low-level Absorbing Palm (Proficient), Profound Rank High-level Eight Extremes Collapse (Proficient), Profound Rank Low-level Startling Dragon Step (Mastered)

Items: Low-level storage ring, Grade 1 Blood Extraction Pill, Tier 3 Wood-type Magic Core

Main quest: As a supporting character, you should clear all obstacles for Xiao Yan beforehand! Leave Wutan City! This small city is your constraint!

Advancement Gift Pack (To be claimed)

Xiao Fan saw that there was another advancement gift pack and immediately chose to claim it.

"Ding! You have obtained the Map to the Core Flame of the Azure Lotus!"

"Ding! You have received an invitation to Canaan Academy!"

"Ding! You have obtained the Shadowless Mask. Once worn, no one can see your origins!"

"Ding! You have obtained the weapon Thousand Flame Spear!"

"Ding! You have gained +100 Battle Qi!"

......

The series of sounds startled Xiao Fan. Since the system appeared, when had it ever given him such a generous reward? And this main quest—I know I'm a supporting character, but you don't have to force me like this!

They even cleared obstacles for Xiao Yan in advance. That's too much!

Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare to be used like that.

Despite the complaints, the rewards this time were quite generous, exceeding what I had gained from a year of arduous training. Furthermore, my strength seemed to have been quantified, allowing me to immediately gauge how far I was from achieving a breakthrough.

Xiao Fan examined the newly arrived items.

The Azure Lotus Core Flame Map and the Canaan Academy Admission Invitation were obviously what they were, judging from their names. But what he was curious about was why he needed the Azure Lotus Core Flame Map when he hadn't even cultivated the Burning Technique!

"Even if you give me the map of the strange fire, it's useless. I haven't cultivated the Burning Technique, and I can't steal Xiao Yan's opportunity!" Xiao Fan asked, frowning.

"The host's Chaotic Flame Body can devour all flames for cultivation and can absorb the essence without damaging the root, so the host can find these strange flames and absorb their energy."

Upon hearing the system's reply, Xiao Fan was immediately surprised: "You mean, I can absorb the energy of the strange fire first, weaken it but not affect its growth? The strange fire will still exist, and it can even enhance my strength?"

"Yes, the host's Chaotic Flame Body is a darling of the fire attribute, and the strange fire is the best nourishment for you."

The system's answer confirmed Xiao Fan's idea. If that was the case, wouldn't he be able to devour all the known strange flames before Xiao Yan could? He could then convert them into his own cultivation, and Xiao Yan would be able to subdue the strange flames more easily. Moreover, he could also use the strange flames to cultivate.

Thinking about this, Xiao Fan understood why he was called a supporting character. Even his physique was essentially a danger filter for Xiao Yan, which was heartbreaking to think about.

Stop worrying about his identity as a filter. Anyway, Xiao Yan is a pretty upright person. After he unifies the Dou Qi Continent, Xiao Fan, as his senior brother, will be able to travel around freely. Thinking of this, Xiao Fan wasn't so upset anymore. He then began to examine the other items.