While the outside world was in an uproar over the events of the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Yan spent his days squatting in a secluded chamber, exerting every effort to fully recover from his injuries and ensure no lingering effects. The injuries Xiao Yan sustained this time were far more severe than any he had faced before. Even with his powerful physique and proficiency in alchemy, it would still take a considerable amount of time to heal completely. However, Xiao Yan didn’t seem anxious. Healing should be handled carefully; otherwise, any mistake could compound the internal injuries, making the situation worse. For someone of Xiao Yan’s caliber, suffering some wounds wasn’t scary, but having lingering injuries that hindered future progress was frightening.
This concern, however, wasn’t too significant for Xiao Yan. As an alchemist, he knew how to use the safest and most effective methods to gradually heal himself; it was just a matter of time.
In a secluded chamber within the Xiao estate, the young man in a black robe sat on a stone bed, hands forming seals, breathing long and steady. Each inhalation and exhalation caused ripples in the air, and visible energy followed his breath, swiftly entering his body.
After nearly an hour, Xiao Yan finally opened his eyes, a faint fiery glow in his dark pupils, which quickly faded, leaving his gaze calm and peaceful like an ancient well. With a gentle sigh, Xiao Yan rubbed his finger across the Yahuo Naga Ring, and a deep green pill appeared in his hand. The pill emitted an intoxicating fragrance that invigorated the spirit when inhaled.
This pill was known as “Restoration Pill,” a high-grade healing medicine. It reached the fifth rank, making it highly effective for treating serious injuries. Due to its gentle properties, it wouldn’t cause additional damage to an already injured body. It was an excellent pill for severe injury recovery, but due to its high level, it was difficult to produce, and only someone of Xiao Yan’s skill, a sixth-rank alchemist, could make it.
Xiao Yan tossed the pill into his mouth, where it immediately dissolved, turning into a warm energy that slowly spread through his body, alleviating much of the pain in his damaged meridians.
After swallowing the “Restoration Pill,” Xiao Yan flipped his hand, and a jade bottle filled with red liquid appeared. Lifting his right sleeve, he revealed his once-broken right hand. After cautious care, the broken bones had started to heal. However, for complete recovery, other special medicinal herbs were needed along with the heat cultivation.
Tipping the bottle, the red liquid dripped onto his hand, creating a sizzling sound and a sharp heat, causing his hand to feel like it was in a furnace. Despite the pain, Xiao Yan stayed calm. He knew this was normal. He used a jade piece to carefully smear the liquid over his entire right hand and wrist.
Once the medicine seeped through his pores, a tingling sensation began in his bones. “The Nine-Berry Bone Renewal Paste is indeed effective,” Xiao Yan thought, feeling the bone mending and regaining strength.
“About half of my Dou Qi has recovered, and this restored Dou Qi feels even more robust than before. This battle was a fruitful one, I wonder if I will touch the barrier of Battle Emperor status once all my Dou Qi is fully recovered,” Xiao Yan muttered, sensing the flow of Dou Qi in his meridians.
Sitting in contemplation, Xiao Yan suddenly summoned a ball of emerald flame in his hand. Focusing on it, he activated the white fire seal on his forehead, summoning a pale white flame. Seeing the flame, he felt relieved. Dao Master Elder said that as long as the fire mark existed, Yao Lao was still alive.
“Master, rest assured, I will enhance my strength and free you and father!” Xiao Yan vowed, clenching his fists.
He dispelled the flames and turned his attention to the dark ring on his finger, Yao Lao’s former residence. Now, with the aid of the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Xiao Yan could control the ancient black ring.
Covering the ring with a slight layer of pale white flame, Xiao Yan’s soul power entered the ring. Inside, the space was vast, filled with treasured items, including scrolls of techniques, martial skills, and rare artifacts.
As he browsed through the contents, Xiao Yan was amazed. Everything here was high-level, ranging from Profound Rank Low Grade to Earth Rank, with over twenty top-tier treasures. It was an unparalleled treasure trove, fortunately only known to him.
Finally, he pulled out a scroll, which, he discovered, contained the method to neutralize the Life-Degrading Pill in Second Brother Xiao Li’s system.
The time was running out, so Xiao Yan needed to act fast. Unrolling the scroll, he saw Yao Lao’s familiar, forceful handwriting: “Young man, the Life-Degrading Pill is too potent. Complete removal is impossible, but we can prolong the taker’s life. Using the Qingming Longevity Pill, a Sixth-Rank pill, we can add about ten years to his life. Materials include Qing Ming Fruit, King of Longevity Honey, and Thousand-Year Green Vine.”
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