Walking slowly into the city, Xiao Yan weaved through the bustling streets. As his gaze swept around, his brows furrowed slightly. He noticed that on some of the pillars along the streets, there were wanted posters issued by the Yunlan Sect, with his likeness clearly depicted. The reward for a Xuan-level cultivation technique beneath the poster attracted many people to linger, their eyes betraying a hint of greed. For many, a Xuan-level cultivation technique was something that was hard to come by.
“Looks like it’s really going to be troublesome…” Xiao Yan carefully hid his face in the shadow of his cloak and muttered softly to himself.
“Leave the Jia Ma Empire as soon as possible. The Yunlan Sect’s power is indeed too strong here. With your current strength, you can’t stand up to them,” the Pharmacist Elder’s voice suddenly sounded.
Xiao Yan nodded with a bitter smile and sighed softly. It felt rather terrible to be driven away like a stray dog. Although he kept saying he would return one day, reaching the level of a Battle Sect from a Da Dou Shi… that was a long, long journey ahead.
“Why are you thinking negatively again, young man? You challenged the entire Yunlan Sect alone and managed to retreat unscathed. Such an achievement, not only in the Jia Ma Empire but even across the Dou Qi Continent, would make countless people gasp in amazement. Moreover, I believe that within the Jia Ma Empire, there are also many who admire your boldness. After all, even some Battle Emperors can’t match the courage of an eighteen-year-old boy like you,” the Pharmacist Elder said, sensing Xiao Yan’s thoughts and shaking his head helplessly, offering comfort.
“Hehe…” Smiling sheepishly, Xiao Yan recalled the Pharmacist Elder’s words from three years ago when he taught him the mysterious “Flame Decree” cultivation technique. He whispered in his heart, “Teacher, I remember you once said that if I diligently collected the different flames, I could refine a body capable of perfectly housing your soul. Could this be considered a form of resurrection?”
When Xiao Yan mentioned refining a body, he could clearly feel the Pharmacist Elder’s soul vibrating violently. He was slightly taken aback; since he had met the Pharmacist Elder, this mysterious teacher had always been calm and kind, and such a soul fluctuation was a first for Xiao Yan.
“Seems like Teacher really cares about this matter…” Xiao Yan blinked, feeling a sudden, inexplicable sense of shame. In these three years, the Pharmacist Elder had poured countless efforts into helping him become stronger, yet he almost forgot about the elder’s needs due to the so-called three-year agreement.
The soul vibration subsided after nearly half a minute, and the Pharmacist Elder, suppressing his emotions, smiled, “Yes, to be honest, after meeting you and deciding to teach you the ‘Flame Decree’ I had painstakingly obtained, my main goal was to have you use the fused flame to refine a body capable of housing my soul after you master it…”
“After all… the endless darkness inside the ring, like imprisonment, is truly tormenting. And there are still some matters I need to resolve…” The Pharmacist Elder’s voice gradually grew low and melancholic, likely recalling the dark times during his slumber.
Gently stroking the black ring in his sleeve, Xiao Yan exhaled and remained silent for a moment before a bright smile lit up his face. “These three years, I owe it all to Teacher.”
“Haha, why are you suddenly becoming so sentimental? This doesn’t seem like you,” the Pharmacist Elder chuckled, touched by Xiao Yan’s soft tone.
“Teacher has given me so much; as a student, I must know how to repay kindness.” Xiao Yan laughed softly, his voice slightly hoarse. “Rest assured, Teacher, I will keep the matter of your revival in my heart.”
“As long as you have this intention, I am content. Being able to teach such an outstanding student in my time of distress, I have fulfilled a wish,” the Pharmacist Elder said.
Xiao Yan’s gaze slowly swept across the streets, and he suddenly asked, “By the way, Teacher, how many different flames are needed at least to refine a body?”
“Probably three, I’m not entirely sure. The ‘Flame Decree’ is too mysterious and strange, and I don’t fully understand it. When I first obtained it…” The Pharmacist Elder trailed off, abruptly falling silent.
“Three, huh…” Ignoring the Pharmacist Elder’s silence, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and pondered, “I now control the Lotus Flame of Earth’s Core and can use the Bone Spirit Cold Flame with Teacher. If I gather one more different flame, can I try to refine a body for you?”
“Should be possible,” the Pharmacist Elder replied, his voice tinged with excitement.
Xiao Yan blinked and smiled softly, “I’m curious, will Teacher’s strength reach its peak state after resurrection?”
“At first, it might be a bit awkward, but once I get used to the new body, I suspect… my strength will surpass what it was before,” the Pharmacist Elder said with a confident smile.
After all, although he couldn’t cultivate Dou Qi over the years, his soul had become even stronger.
“What level will that be?” Xiao Yan pressed.
“Haha, defeating Yun Shan within ten rounds without any effort,” the Pharmacist Elder smiled, his laughter filled with the pride of a peak powerhouse.
Xiao Yan’s eyes narrowed, and a faint smile curved his lips. Yun Shan was currently a Battle Sect, and even if it was just a one-star, even a nine-star Battle Sect wouldn’t dare claim they could defeat him in ten rounds, right? That meant if the Pharmacist Elder recovered his strength, he would at least be a Dou Zun!
Gradually exhaling the shock in his chest, Xiao Yan mused quietly, “Dou Zun, that’s almost at the top of the continent’s pyramid.”
Xiao Yan intertwined his fingers in his sleeves and said softly, “Quite an enticing increase in strength… I remember Teacher once mentioned that the Fallen Heart Flame can be found in the Gan Nan Academy. What is it called?”
“The Fallen Heart Flame,” the Pharmacist Elder reminded with a smile.
“Haha, the Fallen Heart Flame, huh…” Xiao Yan nodded with a smile. “It seems I have an additional task to accomplish when I go to the Gan Nan Academy.”
“In that case, we can’t waste any more time in the Jia Ma Empire. We should leave as soon as possible, right?” Xiao Yan exhaled and asked.
“Wait a moment… the Gan Nan Academy is located at the border of several countries, and that area is vast. While the area around the Gan Nan Academy is peaceful, outside it, the chaos is shocking. Countless forces intertwine there. Every time the Gan Nan Academy recruits, instructors escort the students, and the academy’s guards provide additional protection when they cross the borders of their respective empires. Otherwise, it’s unlikely many freshmen would reach the academy safely,” the Pharmacist Elder explained.
“Even if you leave the Jia Ma Empire, you must prepare everything thoroughly before entering that chaotic area. A single mistake could lead to disaster.”
“Earlier, when I checked your storage ring, I noticed that most of your medicinal pills, including the Qi Recovery Pills, are almost depleted. If you don’t prepare in advance, it will delay you in the future if you need to refine them,” the Pharmacist Elder warned.
“Uh…” Realizing this, Xiao Yan remembered that during his month-long escape, he had indeed used up most of his medicinal reserves.
“Then I’ll go to the auction house to buy some herbs and inquire about the route out of the empire. I’ll also check how many imperial officials on this route are from the Yunlan Sect, so I can be prepared,” Xiao Yan mused and said softly.
“Mm… Be careful and don’t reveal your identity,” the Pharmacist Elder nodded and then fell silent.
With his tasks clear, Xiao Yan didn’t delay. He turned and walked down a street, heading quickly towards the auction house. At the end of the street, an auction house rose, bearing the emblem of the Mittel Family.
Entering the auction house, Xiao Yan’s gaze swept around, finally stopping at a black curtain. Above it, the words “VIP Reception” were written. He paused, and a crystal card appeared in his hand. This card was the highest-level VIP card of the Mittel Family, secretly given to him by Mittel Tengshan in the capital because of Hai Bodong. It was said that this card could secure him 100% assistance at any branch of the Mittel Family.
Holding the card, Xiao Yan briskly entered the VIP room. Half an hour later, the black curtain stirred again, and a figure wrapped in a black robe emerged at a leisurely pace. A satisfied smile on his shadowed face, he left the auction house.
At this point, Xiao Yan had obtained most of the herbs and information he needed, thanks to the surprisingly effective VIP card from Mittel Tengshan. After preparing everything, Xiao Yan did not stay in the city to refine the necessary pills. Instead, he quietly went to the southern city wall and flew out without alerting anyone.
Once out of the Daling City, Xiao Yan found a secluded forest and began refining the large batch of pills. These pills were essential for his survival.
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