Within the cave, after two soft murmurs, to the surprise of the Pharmacist Elder, Xiao Yan, who could have further enhanced his strength by one more star, did not continue to surge forward but instead gradually stabilized his aura and began thoroughly digesting the suddenly surging energy. With his hand stroking his beard, the Pharmacist Elder gazed at the young man with a face as smooth as warm jade, pondered for a moment, then nodded with approval, and smiled, “In the face of power, he can still maintain his true self. Not greedy, not arrogant, content and knowing when to stop, good, good…” The two consecutive ‘good’ clearly showed the elder’s appreciation for Xiao Yan’s performance this time. Although Xiao Yan could have used this momentum to directly break through to the level of a Four-Star Great Fighter, cultivation is not something that can be achieved in one fell swoop. Advancing two stars today had already made it somewhat difficult for Xiao Yan to grasp his own condition. If he were to advance again, the sense of emptiness within his body would likely become the greatest obstacle to his next breakthrough! A person with a hollow body and inadequate distribution of power is always inferior to one with a solid body and perfect control of power. Xiao Yan was well aware of this, thanks to his three years of steadfast cultivation during his waste period, which had laid an extremely solid foundation for him. With this solid foundation, Xiao Yan was able to build the awe-inspiring tower of power. Therefore, he would never allow this temporary gain to destroy the rock-solid foundation he was most proud of! Between the two, which was more important, there was no need for much debate. Thus, Xiao Yan decisively gave up on the extra gain. Sitting cross-legged on the Qing Lotus, Xiao Yan’s face emitted a gentle glow, like a piece of warm jade. After a long while, the glow gradually faded, and his eyelashes fluttered before his eyes suddenly opened, a faint green light flashing across them, then quickly disappearing. As the light vanished, the powerful aura surrounding Xiao Yan’s body also gradually receded until it disappeared completely. “Haha, not bad. One healing session has increased your strength by two stars. However, it’s a pity that such a good opportunity is not something that can be easily encountered.” Looking at Xiao Yan, who had just left his cultivation state, the Pharmacist Elder smiled. Xiao Yan exhaled a deep breath, turned his neck, and felt the crisp sound of bones. Sensing the surging flow of energy within him, a hint of joy appeared on his face. Pressing his palms lightly against the Qing Lotus, his agile body landed on the ground, and he suddenly struck out with his fists, the wind from his punches rather sharp. “Enough, now my ability can only perfectly control these two additional stars of strength. If I were to increase more, though it may seem like a temporary boost in power, it would not be good for me in the long run,” Xiao Yan stood and slowly retracted his fists, smiling.
The Pharmacist Elder nodded with a smile, waving his hand to recall the Qing Lotus into his storage ring, and then waved his hand again, the broken jade shard appearing in his hand, which he gently caressed. After the increase in strength, the injuries within his body were fully recovered, and Xiao Yan’s face regained its rosy hue. Lifting his head to observe the Pharmacist Elder’s actions, he glanced at the broken jade shard and was slightly surprised. Then, a thought struck him, and he stepped forward, tentatively asking, “Teacher, do you recognize this thing?”
“Yes, I have seen this kind of peculiar storage device before,” the Pharmacist Elder nodded and said.
“Storage device? So, it can store things inside? Is it something like battle techniques or cultivation methods?” Xiao Yan was first taken aback, then realized.
“Haha, yes. If I’m not mistaken, this jade storage device is the work of the ‘Burning Flame Valley’ on the Dou Qi Continent, because only they are skilled in this technique. Moreover, if you hold it for a long time, it gives off a faintly warm feeling, which is a hallmark of the Burning Flame Valley’s creations,” the Pharmacist Elder explained with a smile.
“Burning Flame Valley? What is that?” Hearing this unfamiliar name, Xiao Yan was somewhat bewildered. In his novice eyes, which had never left the Jia Ma Empire, he had never heard of such names.
“It is a faction on the Dou Qi Continent. In terms of strength, it might not be weaker than the Yun Lian Sect. They are famous for cultivating fire-attribute techniques and specialize in brutal offensive and killing strategies, making them unique on the continent,” the Pharmacist Elder said calmly.
“Not weaker than the Yun Lain Sect?” Xiao Yan’s mouth twitched slightly, and after a while, he couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. He hadn’t expected that the Yun Lian Sect, which was so dominant in the Jia Ma Empire, would be nothing special on the Dou Qi Continent.
“Haha, don’t overestimate the Yun Lain Sect. That Ling Ying was right; the Yun Lian Sect is only a second-rate force on the Dou Qi Continent. Even though they now have a Battle Sect-level expert, they are still only at the bottom of the first-rate forces,” the Pharmacist Elder said with a slight disdain.
“Of course, even so, they are still a behemoth in comparison to you, a mere Great Fighter,” the Pharmacist Elder laughed, looking at Xiao Yan’s wry expression. “Little fellow, the Dou Qi Continent is vast, and strong practitioners abound. The world you have seen so far is just a tiny corner of this continent. When you step onto the continent, I believe you will fall in love with that fantastic world. But you must also understand that no matter where you are, if you want respect, your own strength is the most important!”
“The law of the jungle is universal,” Xiao Yan nodded with a light smile.
“Good, that you understand is the best,” the Pharmacist Elder smiled, tossing the broken jade shard in his hand. “Let’s get back to the main topic, do you want to know what’s inside this?”
“Of course,” Xiao Yan nodded eagerly. Since this item came from the hands of the Burning Flame Valley, which could rival the Yun Lain Sect, surely it wasn’t something ordinary.
“Burn it with fire,” the Pharmacist Elder threw the jade shard and the storage ring to Xiao Yan, smiling. “Things from the Burning Flame Valley are always strange. You must use flames to burn them to get what’s inside. According to common sense, the more durable the object from the Burning Flame Valley, the more precious its contents.”
Carefully taking the jade shard, Xiao Yan examined it, finding it hard to believe that such a seemingly fragile piece of jade could withstand the burning of flames. However, he had never doubted the Pharmacist Elder’s words. He took out a purple pill from his storage ring, chewed it, and spat out a jet of purple flame, which then floated in front of him.
Xiao Yan flicked the jade shard with his finger, and it instantly transformed into a beam of light, darting into the purple flame. Seeing the jade shard enter the flame, Xiao Yan fixed his gaze intently on the fireball, observing every change in the jade shard.
The seemingly fragile jade shard plunged into the flame. The purple flame burst into small flames on the surface of the jade shard, but to Xiao Yan and the Pharmacist Elder’s surprise, the jade shard did not move at all under the burning of the purple flame!
“This…” Xiao Yan blinked, staring at the Pharmacist Elder with a slightly stunned look. No matter how you looked at it, this purple flame was not a weak flame, and it was much stronger than ordinary Dou Qi flames. Yet, the jade shard did not budge at all. If, as the Pharmacist Elder had previously said, the more heat-resistant the jade shard, the more valuable its contents, then…
“Heh, I thought it was just something ordinary, but it seems we’ve caught a big fish,” the Pharmacist Elder said with a flash of surprise on his face, unable to suppress a smile. He nodded at Xiao Yan, saying, “Little fellow, it looks like your luck is really good. Now, try using the Heart Flame of the Qing Lotus.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback, glancing at the Pharmacist Elder. He saw a trace of delight in the elder’s eyes, and his heart was slightly enlightened. For something that even the Pharmacist Elder thought was good, perhaps… they had truly found something valuable.
His heart quickened slightly, Xiao Yan swallowed and rubbed his hands. Instantly, a green flame erupted from his fingertips. He waved his hand, and the purple flame ball in front of him dissipated. With another wave, the jade shard fell and was enveloped by the green flame that spewed from Xiao Yan’s fingers.
The black, broken jade shard fell into the green flame, once again becoming quiet. However, Xiao Yan was not in a hurry and slowly raised the temperature of the flame. When the cave became unbearably hot, the previously motionless jade shard finally showed signs of movement. Its originally cracked and smooth surface began to ripple like water, as if it were about to melt.
“No problem, keep increasing the temperature,” the Pharmacist Elder said calmly, showing no panic.
Seeing the Pharmacist Elder’s composed demeanor, Xiao Yan also steadied his heart, nodded, took a deep breath, and his Dou Qi rapidly flowed. Instantly, the temperature of the Heart Flame of the Qing Lotus surged dramatically!
As the temperature of the flame rose, the black, broken jade shard finally completely melted. After melting, the jade shard lost its black color and turned into a pool of green, crystal-clear liquid. The liquid flowed slowly in the green flame, like a living thing, quite strange. At one point, the flowing liquid suddenly stopped, and the surface of the liquid began to bulge, as if something was about to break out.
“Something good is about to come out…” the Pharmacist Elder said with a smile, watching the liquid’s movements.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s heart tightened, and he watched the flame without blinking. The green liquid continued to bulge for about ten seconds. Suddenly, a blinding green light shot out, momentarily covering almost all the light in the cave. Though the green light was blinding, it did not make Xiao Yan and the Pharmaiser Elder close their eyes. In the instant the green light shone, countless streams of text information suddenly surged out of the liquid, automatically arranging themselves in the air of the cave, forming a special font picture.
Xiao Yan’s gaze swept over the light curtain, finally resting on the large text at the top. His lips moved slightly, and a low voice emerged between his teeth, carried by the wind.
“Three Profound Changes of Heavenly Fire?”
Hearing this name, the Pharmacist Elder’s entire body shook, and his eyes suddenly shone with intense light!
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