As he gazed at the Pharmacist Elder’s expression of relief, Xiao Yan smiled and gave a brief recount of what had happened. However, when he mentioned the appearance of the Soul Palace after killing Han Xue, the Pharmacist Elder’s expression immediately changed.
“Are you saying that Han Xue’s soul was taken away by the Soul Palace?”
The Pharmacist Elder, with furrowed brows, asked gravely.
“Yes,” Xiao Yan nodded, and upon seeing the elder’s serious demeanor, he cautiously inquired, “What’s wrong, teacher? Is there something amiss?”
The Pharmacist Elder pondered for a moment with a frown before slowly speaking, “If that’s the case, then it’s likely that Han Xue won’t die so easily.”
Xiao Yan was taken aback and also frowned, “Teacher means that the Soul Palace might help him resurrect?”
“You should know that when a soul becomes powerful enough, it can exist outside the body. Of course, its strength will be greatly diminished, much like my current situation… Moreover, the Soul Palace has a deep understanding of souls. Although I’m not clear on their reasons for capturing souls across the continent, their attack methods clearly show they have an exceptionally strong destructive power against soul entities.”
The Pharmacist Elder continued, “Han Xue, that wretched beast, had ties with the Soul Palace before. When he tried to harm me, there were people from the Soul Palace involved. Fortunately, I was somewhat prepared and managed to escape their pursuit.”
“Therefore, with Han Xue’s soul in the hands of the Soul Palace, it’s hard to guarantee they won’t use some strange methods to revive him.”
“Frowning, Xiao Yan let out a bitter smile and shook his head, sighing with regret, “To think that the Soul Palace is so troublesome. It seems Han Xue may not have truly perished. What a pity.”
“There’s nothing to pity. In a way, you’ve already killed him once. Even if he can survive with the Soul Palace’s help, his strength will surely be greatly reduced. He’ll likely no longer pose much of a threat.”
The Pharmacist Elder shook his head, then added seriously, “But what’s most concerning is the ‘Soul Palace’ itself. From what you’ve said, the Soul Palace clearly knows that my soul is with you. They might send pursuers to target you in the future.”
“Let them come; I’ll deal with them as they arrive. My father’s disappearance is also related to them, so it’s fitting they come.”
Raising an eyebrow, Xiao Yan responded with a cold laugh.
“With your current strength, you don’t need to fear the average Soul Palace hunter. But the Soul Palace is a very mysterious and unpredictable force. Even I don’t know how strong they are, so you must still be cautious.”
The Pharmacist Elder pondered, “Of course, even a lion would use all its strength to catch a rabbit. We, who are the rabbits, must be careful not to become fish in their net.”
Xiao Yan chuckled.
The Pharmacist Elder nodded slightly and, after a moment of thought, turned to the nearby Queen Medusa and said, “We have some matters to discuss. Could you please give us a moment?”
Hearing this, Queen Medusa’s eyebrows twitched. She glanced at Xiao Yan, who was now fine, snorted, and disappeared in a flash beside the campfire.
“I didn’t expect that after merging with the Heavenly Devourer python’s soul, Queen Medusa’s strength would have advanced so much. With her current power, even if I went all out, it would still be risky to defeat her.”
Gazing at where Queen Medusa had vanished, the Pharmacist Elder sighed lightly, a hint of caution in his words.
“Hehe, Teacher, don’t worry. At least for a year, she won’t lay a hand on me. And if necessary, I can ask for her help. While you were in deep sleep, I borrowed her power several times, using the tiger’s prestige to scare off smaller beasts.”
Xiao Yan chuckled.
The Pharmician Elder first smiled, then reminded, “You, little rascal, always have so many tricks up your sleeve. To think you could even tame such a ruthless woman. But be careful. This woman is like a wild, unyielding leopardess. If handled well, she can be an excellent assistant. But if things go wrong, she might devour you first.”
Xiao Yan nodded with a smile.
“Let’s get back to our main topic.”
Fixing a serious look, the Pharmacist Elder stared intently at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with eagerness, “Have you successfully refined the Falling Heart Flame? Did you merge the two kinds of Different Flames?”
Seeing the Pharmacist Elder’s excited expression, Xiao Yan grinned and slowly extended his palm. He flicked his finger, and a strand of Vitrage Lotus Heart Flame appeared. Due to Xiao Yan’s current depleted state, the flame appeared rather small, but it did not hinder the release of its terrifying temperature.
“Indeed, it was successfully merged!”
Staring at the green flame, the Pharmacist Elder’s face was filled with excitement. Even he had never practiced the ‘Burning Decree’, so he was unsure whether it could truly consume and merge different flames. After all, only one kind of Different Flame could exist in the body, a basic common sense in alchemy. Even the powerful Pharmacist Elder only dared to absorb one Different Flame, let alone others?
However, this miraculous ‘Burning Decree’ completely overturned and reversed this common sense! One could imagine the shock it would cause in the alchemical world if its effects were made public. A single Different Flame can grant immense power to an alchemist or a fire attribute cultivator. But what if there were two, three, or even more? The accumulated power would be capable of destroying heavens and earth.
Seeing the Pharmacist Elder’s elated face, Xiao Yan smiled. He gently dipped a finger into the green flame and pulled, splitting it into two different-colored flames. The left was green, and the right was intangible.
“Can it separate after merging?”
Upon seeing the two familiar flames in Xiao Yan’s palms, the Pharmacist Elder was shocked.
“Separating them consumes quite a bit of Qi, but each has its use. Together, the pure power is even more terrifying.”
Xiao Yan smiled and merged the two flames back into the Vitrage Lotus Heart Flame. He then looked up curiously at the Pharmacist Elder, “Teacher, do you think where would this Vitrage Lotus Heart Flame rank on the Different Flame List?”
The Pharmacist Elder waved his hand over the green flame and, after a short pause, said somewhat helplessly, “The Different Flames on the list are extremely rare; even I haven’t seen them all. So I can’t accurately evaluate your Vitrage Lotus Heart Flame. But from my guess, it shouldn’t rank lower than my ‘Bone Spirit Cold Flame’.”
For such a vague answer, Xiao Yan could only shrug.
“Since you’ve successfully consumed and merged the Falling Heart Flame, has the ‘Burning Decree’ evolved as well?”
The Pharmacist Elder suddenly asked.
“Yes, I think the ‘Burning Decree’ has entered the Earth Level by now,” Xiao Yan scratched his head, uncertain.
“Try using the technique; I’ll check it,” the Pharmacist Elder said, placing his hand on Xiao Yan’s chest.
Xiao Yan immediately complied, and with a thought, the ‘Burning Decree’ began to circulate within him. As the technique flowed, the energy around him fluctuated, and streams of natural energy rushed into his body, undergoing transformation and infusing into various parts of his body.
“This energy absorption speed is indeed much stronger than before. It looks like it has entered the Earth Level, though it’s probably just Low Earth Level.”
The Pharmacist Elder slowly withdrew his hand and smiled, “But with the remarkable nature of the ‘Burning Decree’, even at Low Earth Level, it can match a regular Mid Earth Level technique. Your current technique grade is sufficient for your needs.”
Xiao Yan nodded, smiling, “Teacher, since I’ve merged two Different Flames, can I now refine a body to house your soul?”
Hearing this, the Pharmacist Elder was startled, and then he felt a sense of relief. Patting Xiao Yan’s head, he laughed, “With two Different Flames, it might be barely possible. But if we add my Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it should be no problem. However, the materials needed for a body are extremely rare and dangerous, so this can’t be rushed.”
“What materials are needed? I have some influence in the Black Corner Region, so maybe I can have someone search for them.”
The Pharmacist Elder chuckled, but seeing Xiao Yan’s eager gaze, he sighed and nodded, “To refine a body to house my soul, mainly, we need three things.”
Seeing the Pharmacist Elder extend three fingers, Xiao Yan listened intently.
“First, the Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill.”
“Second, the essence blood of a Tier 7 Magical Beast.”
“Third, the skeletal remains of a Battle Sect expert.”
As the Pharmacist Elder listed the three items, Xiao Yan’s previously serious expression gradually turned blank.
Life Bone Fusion Blood Pill? Xiao Yan knew a bit about it. It was a seventh-grade peak pill, almost reaching the eighth grade, rumored to instantly revive half-dead beings.
Essence blood of a Tier 7 Magical Beast? Good heavens, are you talking about Queen Medusa?
Skeletal remains of a Battle Sect expert? This… Does he need to find a Battle Sect and kill them? With his current ability, who kills whom is still uncertain.
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