Upon seeing Xiao Yan nod, Xing Lan finally let out the heavy stone in her heart. A smile that came from the bottom of her heart appeared on her face. She held back her excitement and said with a charming grin, “Since that’s the case, I wish us a pleasant and fruitful collaboration.”
Xiao Yan smiled. To be honest, his excitement was no less than Xing Lan’s. After such a long time, he had finally obtained a clue to another Heavenly Flame. Although there was still a long way to go before he could obtain the so-called “Three Thousand Lotus Hearts Fire,” at least now, he had a goal. He no longer had to wander aimlessly without a purpose…
“When will we set off? There’s still quite a distance from the Canaan Academy to Central State…” Xing Lan asked with a pair of clear, big eyes, her voice slightly eager.
“Let’s wait for me to finish the matters at the Inner College’s Heavenly Flame Refining Tower first…” Xiao Yan replied with a smile. Although he was also itching to go to the so-called Central State, if he left now, he would probably be slapped to death right here by Grand Elder Su Qian.
“What’s the rush? Even if this girl can persuade Xiao Yan, with his current alchemy skills, it might not immediately allow your family to re-enter the Elder Seat. An alchemist of the sixth rank is rare in our parts, but in Dan Tower, they are not considered top-notch. You should understand this best.” Su Qian, who was nearby, rolled his eyes and reminded him irritably.
“Haha, Xing Lan naturally knows this, but Brother Xiao can become a sixth-rank alchemist at such a young age. Such talent is even rare within the Dan Tower. Therefore, Xing Lan has great confidence in him,” she said mischievously, knowing that Su Qian was a bit disgruntled about her directly pulling Xiao Yan away.
Su Qian cast a glance at Xing Lan and then turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, sighing, “I know you have a lot on your shoulders, so you need to increase your strength as soon as possible. Honestly, Central State is indeed a good place to hone one’s skills. It’s where the true top-ranking powerhouses and forces of the continent gather. If you can make a name for yourself there, it will benefit you greatly, but you must also be careful. It is no longer like the Black Corner Region. Act with caution. As for the so-called ‘Pill Convention,’ it is the most significant gathering in the alchemy world. Although your alchemy skills are impressive, it won’t be easy to break into the top ten…”
Hearing Su Qian’s words of caution, Xiao Yan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded silently. The fact that the Dan Tower was regarded as the sacred ground of all alchemists in the world meant that the alchemists gathered there were not to be underestimated. No one there would be a pushover.
“Well, it’s getting late. Go back and rest. I’ve already arranged a place for you to stay. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss refilling the Heavenly Flame in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower,” Su Qian said with a wave of his hand and a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan and Xing Lan both nodded, bowed to Su Qian, and then slowly exited the meeting hall.
Watching them leave, Su Qian sighed softly, murmuring, “Central State… It’s been so many years since I’ve been there. I really miss it. But now, it’s probably the realm of the young people…”
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After leaving the meeting hall, the sky had completely darkened, and stars sparkled above. The pale moonlight spilled down, sending a chill through the skin.
After exiting, Xiao Yan and Xing Lan chatted briefly before parting ways. As Su Qian had instructed, Xiao Yan returned to the prepared room.
Back in the room, Xiao Yan collapsed onto the soft bed, feeling rather exhausted after dealing with those people in the Black Corner Region for so long. Although he was somewhat tired, his eyes still glowed with an uncontainable excitement.
Learning about the “Three Thousand Lotus Hearts Fire” today was undoubtedly a huge piece of good news for him.
“Dan Tower…” he muttered, a bit of anticipation in his heart. For the power revered by many alchemists, he was also very curious. If he could make a name for himself there, perhaps his teacher would be quite pleased.
With this thought, Xiao Yan suddenly recalled Su Qian’s reminder. His expression grew a bit serious. Central State, being the heart of the continent, had powerhouses far exceeding those in the Jia Ma Empire or the Black Corner Region. And with his current strength, he couldn’t act recklessly even in the Black Corner Region, let alone Central State, the gathering place of the continent’s top powerhouses.
“I guess I need to have more self-preservation methods… Otherwise, if I encounter any problems, I might not even be able to escape,” he thought, licking his lips. He shook his head hard, dispelling the fatigue, and sat cross-legged on the bed. With a flick of his fingers, the ring on his finger emitted a faint light, and a pair of jade-colored, nearly transparent wings, about a meter wide, hovered in front of him.
The bones of the wings held a trace of material that seemed to possess a life force, making them appear full of vitality and energy.
These jade bone wings were naturally the wings of the mysterious beast Xiao Yan had bought at a high price in the auction of the Black Emperor Sect. These wings were the perfect material for refining the Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings. If successful, it would be a crucial addition to Xiao Yan’s survival methods. Though he hadn’t tested it yet, he guessed that if he used these jade bone wings to refine the Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings, his speed would be unmatched even among Douzong-level powerhouses, significantly increasing his chances of survival.
For the so-called Central State, Xiao Yan had always held a certain wariness. He didn’t know when he would set foot there, so he needed to prepare beforehand to avoid being caught off guard.
His heated gaze slowly retreated from the hovering jade bone wings. Xiao Yan’s hand swirled, and a golden scroll appeared in his hand—the refining scroll for the Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings.
He gently unfurled the scroll, and his mind gradually immersed in it, meticulously studying the refinement method…
After nearly an hour, Xiao Yan finally finished reading the entire scroll. Furrowing his brows, he slowly closed the scroll and fell into deep thought.
The Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings were indeed a unique flying battle skill. The most important part was enhancing the speed based on the quality of the refining materials, which was akin to a different form of evolution. It indeed had its unique advantages, but refining the Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings required a lot of attention. Apart from the main ingredient, the beast wings, various other auxiliary materials were also necessary. However, Xiao Yan had harvested many of these auxiliary materials, so it wasn’t too troublesome.
But what vexed Xiao Yan the most was the prerequisite for refining the Sky Ram Nine Tailings Wings. He needed to purify the residual beast aura in the wings. Generally, the wings of beasts contained some residual aura, and to refine a flying battle skill, one had to first purify this aura.
This point troubled Xiao Yan. If the wings were from an ordinary beast, it wouldn’t be a problem, but the owner of these jade bone wings was clearly not an ordinary beast. Xiao Yan knew this all too well, as he had come into contact with the residual aura when dissecting the mysterious beast that night.
Although the contact was brief, Xiao Yan still sensed the fierce and savage nature of the residual aura. Purifying such a ferocious aura would not be easy, and the risk was significant. If careless, he might be eroded by the remaining aura, potentially leaving a violent seed in his heart, changing his personality drastically…
Xiao Yan’s gaze fixated on the jade bone wings, his expression wavering. He hesitated, wary of the mysterious beast. After so many years, the wings still contained such a powerful residual aura. How terrifying must the beast have been in its prime?
Seemingly sensing Xiao Yan’s hesitation, the jade bone wings emitted a faint glow, almost mocking him…
Silence filled the room. After a long while, Xiao Yan clenched his fists and took a deep breath. The hesitation and struggle quickly faded from his dark eyes. To gain something, one must pay a price—there was nothing in this world that came free. Xiao Yan understood this all too well.
“If I can’t even handle the residual aura of a dead beast, how can I face the unpredictable Soul Temple later? How can I deal with the fearsome race behind Xun’er?” Xiao Yan’s determination hardened, and he finally made up his mind to fight against the residual aura in the jade bone wings!
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