Xiao Yan smiled as he looked at the Gold Devouring Rat Clan's leader. With Xiao Yan's Spirit Realm Soul power and the experience and insight of an Eighth Grade Alchemist, he could tell at a glance that Jin Shi was injured, and it was a particularly troublesome Fire Poison.
"You can see that?" Jin Shi narrowed his eyes and asked slowly.
Xiao Yan slowly released his hand, looked at Jin Shi, and smiled, "There is a Fire Poison in your body that causes excruciating pain every noon. Moreover, the Fire Poison has penetrated deep into your bones. You can only suppress it forcibly with your powerful cultivation, otherwise, you would have been reduced to ashes long ago, but you are almost unable to suppress it anymore."
The Gold Devouring Rat Clan's leader, Jin Shi, narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Xiao Yan, and said admiringly, "I have long heard that Xiao Yan of the Flame Alliance is a genius Alchemist. At a young age, he overwhelmed the heroes in the Pill Refining competition at the Sect Assembly in the Northwest Region. At first, I didn't believe it, but seeing you today, it is indeed true that a hero emerges at a young age."
Xiao Yan raised his hand, stopping Jin Shi's flattery, and said with a slight smile, "Clan Leader Jin Shi, let's skip the pleasantries. I possess a Strange Flame, and I have resolved quite a few Fire Poisons, even more difficult ones than yours. The Fire Poison in your body is not difficult for me at all."
Hearing this, Jin Shi was immediately overjoyed.
"However."
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, you should understand that even though the Fire Poison in your body is just a piece of cake for me, something that even an ordinary Rank 7 Low-Level Alchemist with a Strange Flame could solve, if I am to take action, I will still charge the price of a Rank 7 Peak-Level Alchemist."
Xiao Yan did not say that he was an Eighth Grade, although Xiao Yan did indeed have the strength of an Eighth Grade, but after all, it had not been verified. He had not truly refined an Eighth Grade Pill that attracted a normal Two-Colored Pill Lightning, so Xiao Yan was still charging as if he could refine a Grandmaster Pill.
"Rank 7 Peak-Level!!" Jin Shi's eyes narrowed, and his pupils contracted. Even though Xiao Yan had already understated it, the words 'Rank 7 Peak-Level Alchemist' still caused a huge shock in Jin Shi's heart!
Rank 7 Alchemists were very difficult to find in the Northern Region, and Rank 7 Peak-Level were even harder to find. To find this level of Alchemist, one could only go to the Pill Domain and Pill Tower.
"I heard that two years ago, Xiao Yan Master only refined Rank 7 Intermediate-Level Pills..." Soon, Jin Shi calmed down. How could Xiao Yan's Alchemy skills have improved so quickly!
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, understanding that this kind of doubt was normal, and took out two brocade boxes. With two clicks, he opened the brocade boxes. In an instant, an extremely rich Pill fragrance overflowed from the brocade boxes.
This terrifying Pill fragrance instantly attracted the attention of everyone present! "What is this Pill fragrance!"
"I can even feel the Dou Qi in my body boiling a little!"
"This Pill definitely reached Rank 7!"
At this time, even the proud Phoenix Miss revealed a look of surprise in her beautiful eyes. She had taken many precious Pills, so she understood even more that the quality of this Pill was definitely above Rank 7 High-Level.
Even Tang Ying, Wang Chen, and Mu Qingluan were shocked. They had also heard that Xiao Yan was a genius Alchemist, and his Alchemy skills suppressed the entire Northwest Region.
The reason why the Flame Alliance was so popular was not only because of Heavenly Flame Venerable, a Dou Zun, but also because of the name of the super genius Alchemist Xiao Yan.
To seek precious Pills in the Northwest Region, one either went to the Alchemist Guild or bought them from the Flame Alliance.
"This Xiao Yan's Alchemy skills are indeed not fake."
The word 'Pills' stirred the hearts of even proud people like Tang Ying and Wang Chen, and they couldn't help but reveal envious gazes. Although they couldn't see clearly through the brocade box, it didn't prevent them from wanting it.
The Phoenix Miss, wearing a colorful long dress, narrowed her eyes slightly, looked at the man's back, and murmured, "If such an Alchemist could be used by my clan, it would be a great help."
With a snap, Xiao Yan closed the brocade boxes and put them back into his Storage Ring. Xiao Yan said with a smile, "With Clan Leader Jin Shi's insight, you should be able to recognize what kind of Pills they are, and you should know that I didn't lie to you, right?"
Jin Shi's eyes were solemn. Even he only recognized one of them. One of them was naturally the Rank 7 Peak-Level Pill, the Grandmaster Pill, which could allow people to break through to Dou Zong with 100% certainty, even more precious than this Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
The other was the Rank 7 Peak-Level Pill, the Returning Heaven True Pill, which Xiao Yan refined while waiting for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool to open. Its medicinal effect was even stronger than the Reversion Pill.
For people below Dou Zun, even if their hearts were shattered or their heads were blown through, as long as they were not burned to ashes or their Souls annihilated, taking the Returning Heaven True Pill could save their lives and restore their injuries. It could be said to have the ability to bring the dying back to life!
"Clan Leader Jin Shi, it's not difficult for me to take action, but there are not many things that can move me." Xiao Yan smiled.
It should be known that the last time Xiao Yan took action, he wanted the Nine Dragons Thunder Flame! Of course, he only borrowed it for ten years, but it could also be seen that the price for Flame Venerable to take action was extremely high! For a time, even Jin Shi, the leader of the Gold Devouring Rat Clan, the overlord of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, was a little embarrassed. The price for a Rank 7 Peak-Level Alchemist to take action was definitely something that was difficult for him to bear.
"I can allow your Flame Alliance's disciples to directly enter the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool," Jin Shi said.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan only smiled and slowly shook his head, saying, "Clan Leader Jin Shi, even without your permission, I can let her pass through this sonic wave array. This has no value to me."
"No, no, no, Xiao Yan Master, you misunderstood." Jin Shi quickly waved his hand, and then used Soul Transmission to say, "Each time there is an energy tide, although most of the energy will condense into the red liquid within the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, a small portion will settle down and eventually penetrate into the deepest part of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool. Although this portion of energy is scarce, perhaps because of the accumulation of years, it appears particularly pure... However, unfortunately, although there is a great treasure there, it is also the place where the Fire Poison is the most concentrated."
Xiao Yan frowned and said, "So Clan Leader Jin Shi, your Fire Poison is because of this place?"
Jin Shi sighed, nodded, and the bitterness on his face became even stronger.
"I see that this little girl is only a Seven-Star Dou Huang. Entering the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is only to increase the chances of breaking through to Dou Zong in the future. Moreover, Xiao Yan Master, you possess a Strange Flame. With your Strange Flame protecting her, I believe this little girl will not be affected by the Fire Poison." Jin Shi smiled.
"That place was originally discovered by my Gold Devouring Rats. In order to develop that place, many Gold Devouring Rats died. Therefore, that place is considered a secret place of my Gold Devouring Rat Clan. Even Feng Qing'er and others are completely unaware of it. What do you think?"
Only then did Xiao Yan know that the Phoenix Miss was called Feng Qing'er.
After thinking for a while, Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "Clan Leader Jin Shi, this condition is not bad, but there are still risks in that Blood Pool, and it still requires my means to assist. This is not enough."
At this time, Xiao Yan instantly transformed into the Young Clan Leader of Xiao Family. Since he was going to negotiate, he naturally had to fight for the greatest benefit.
A Rank 7 Peak-Level Alchemist was qualified to ask for a high price!
Jin Shi frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "From now on, when your Flame Alliance disciples enter the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, they will receive assistance from my Gold Devouring Rat Clan, guaranteeing that you will obtain at least one spot."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran's eyes widened. Wasn't the Four Directions Pavilion and the Flame Alliance spending countless efforts precisely to secure some spots for the long term? Now, this difficult problem was being solved by Xiao Yan just like that!
However, to Nalan Yanran's surprise, Xiao Yan actually shook his head! "With the strength of my Flame Alliance, obtaining spots isn't difficult. Receiving help from the Gold Devouring Rat Clan can indeed save some manpower, but it's still not enough."
Hearing this, even the face of Clan Leader Jin Shi turned somewhat gloomy. This lion's mouth of yours is too big! Seeing Jin Shi's expression, Xiao Yan guessed his bottom line and smiled slightly, saying, "I can not only clear the Fire Poison from your body but also help you repair the stubborn ailments and hidden injuries left by the Fire Poison over the years."
Hearing that Xiao Yan could even clear the hidden injuries in his body, Jin Shi's eyes gleamed with golden light! Over the years, he had experienced countless battles, large and small, and many injuries had already accumulated in his body.
"What other conditions does Xiao Yan Master have?"
Xiao Yan took out paper and pen, and with a wave of his hand, he wrote a list of Medicinal Herbs on the white paper.
"As long as you can produce one of these, plus the two conditions just mentioned, then I will heal you and dispel the poison."
Clan Leader Jin Shi took one look, and his eyes immediately narrowed. These were all the main ingredients for Eight Grade Pills! Moreover, most of them were extremely precious Medicinal Herbs, which even the Gold Devouring Rat Clan, occupying the entire Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, would find difficult to obtain! Immediately, Jin Shi saw one of the Medicinal Herbs, his eyes flashed, and he said, "True Origin White Qi, my clan has one."
True Origin White Qi was one of the main ingredients for the One Origin Pill.
Hearing this, a smile appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes, and he slowly extended his hand, saying, "Congratulations, Clan Leader Jin Shi, you have successfully made me willing to take action for you. The Fire Poison and hidden injuries in your body will all disappear."
Nalan Yanran, who had been watching the entire process from the side, was dumbfounded. The strength of this Gold Devouring Rat Clan was very strong, and Jin Shi was even a Nine Star Dou Zong. Moreover, with the special terrain of this Heavenly Eye Mountain Range, even the Wind and Thunder Pavilion dared not be too aggressive.
But now! Xiao Yan was high above, but Clan Leader Jin Shi not only did not have the slightest dissatisfaction on his face but was instead full of joy, and he hurriedly grasped Xiao Yan's left hand with both hands, calling him Xiao Yan Master repeatedly.
Xiao Yan turned his head to look at Nalan Yanran behind him, raising his eyebrows as if to say: Impressive, right?
Nalan Yanran rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan, her eyes carrying a hint of charm: I know your Pill Refining skills are amazing.
At this moment, Feng Qing'er snorted coldly. Although she didn't know what deal Xiao Yan had reached with Jin Shi, this Gold Devouring Rat Clan would definitely give him preferential treatment.
Feng Qing'er no longer dawdled and directly activated her movement technique. Her body was enveloped in a burst of colorful light, and the Wind and Lightning Power erupted. She easily broke through the Rat Tide Sonic Wave Formation.
The people from the other three pavilions also used their own unique tricks, and they all passed through without any accidents.
"Xiao Yan Master, Miss Nalan, this way please." After glancing at the people from the Four Directions Pavilion who had all passed through, Jin Shi invited Xiao Yan and the two to enter from another secret passage.
After following Jin Shi for a while, the two successfully arrived at the bottom of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool.
"Beneath the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, there is a Space Barrier set up by my Gold Devouring Rat Clan. You must rely on this thing to enter." Jin Shi threw something to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan grabbed it, glanced at it, and it turned out to be a dark golden rat skull. He nodded and handed it to Nalan Yanran, smiling at her, "Don't worry, I don't think Clan Leader Jin Shi would have any other intentions towards the people of my Flame Alliance."
Xiao Yan's words carried no small amount of threat.
Hearing this, Jin Shi also said awkwardly, "Naturally, Xiao Yan Master has removed the Fire Poison for me, so he is naturally a benefactor of my clan."
Xiao Yan smiled, took out paper and pen, wrote a long list of Medicinal Herbs, and handed it to Jin Shi, saying, "These are some relatively ordinary Medicinal Herbs. Prepare them, and I will go with her to the Space Barrier below to set up some measures to prevent Fire Poison."
"Of course, of course." Jin Shi took the white paper from Xiao Yan and nodded quickly.
Xiao Yan nodded to Nalan Yanran and walked ahead. When the Blood Pool appeared, he dived down and walked towards the Space Barrier. Looking at Xiao Yan's back, Nalan Yanran suddenly felt a little dazed.
"Huh? Why aren't you walking? You're not a child who needs to be led by the hand, are you?" Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Yanran, who was standing there blankly, and laughed.
Hearing this, Nalan Yanran's cheeks turned red, and she said, "I don't need that!"
Following behind Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran looked at the back in front of her, guarding the surroundings. Suddenly, Nalan Yanran felt a sourness in her nose. This feeling of being protected by a man seemed completely different from the feeling her master gave her. It was solid and stable. Behind this slender back, she seemed to be able to completely stabilize her heart.
However, reason told her that this stable enjoyment would only exist for a very short time. Perhaps after leaving this Heavenly Eye Mountain, it would disappear. After all, she could also feel that there was an insurmountable mountain in Xiao Yan's heart.
Through a secret passage, Xiao Yan led Nalan Yanran smoothly to the bottom of the Blood Pool. Nalan Yanran flicked her palm, and the dark golden skull appeared in her hand. With a movement of her figure, she directly broke through the red liquid and quickly swam towards the bottom of the Blood Pool.
After a moment, her body gradually stopped, and her eyes looked fiery at the bottom. The space there had a faint sense of distortion, and the numerous red liquids were separated as if they had encountered an invisible barrier.
"This is the Space Barrier..." Looking at the somewhat distorted space, a dignified look flashed in Nalan Yanran's eyes. She could faintly feel the power of this thing.
The dark golden skull was raised and then gently pressed under the invisible Space Barrier. Suddenly, the skull burst out with a burst of bright light, and the Space Barrier also rippled in circles. Immediately, a passage that could accommodate one person appeared in front of the two.
Seeing this passage appear, Xiao Yan's Soul Power instantly swept through the space inside, confirming that it was safe before nodding.
Immediately, Xiao Yan took out a brocade box and handed it to Nalan Yanran. Nalan Yanran was surprised. Wasn't this one of the brocade boxes from just now!
"You are only a Seven-Star Dou Huang now, and there is still a distance to Dou Zong. Here is a Huangji Pill and a Grandmaster Pill. I just used my Soul Power to explore, and the Blood Pool energy has a faint sense of vitality. When absorbing it, the body will be in a vibrant state, and it can also exercise the physique and condense Dou Qi extremely mysteriously."
"You enter this Blood Pool Land with Strange Flame guarding you, so you are not afraid of Fire Poison. With the help of these Pills, as long as your talent is not ridiculously weak, you should be able to break through to Dou Zong."
Looking at the brocade box in front of her, Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes were extremely surprised. A Grandmaster Pill! The value of this alone was enough to shock the entire Northern Region.
Jin Shi couldn't even afford a single Grandmaster Pill with the price he was willing to pay for Xiao Yan to remove the Fire Poison, but now Xiao Yan was giving one away for free! "I can't accept this, it's too precious." If this were outside, even Feng Qing'er might not be able to refuse.
"Although I'm often not in the Flame Alliance, I can guess that there aren't many people actually working in the Flame Alliance. As the initiator of the Flame Alliance Covenant, it's only right that I reward the meritorious officials of the Flame Alliance." Xiao Yan tossed it lightly, and the incomparably precious Pill flew into Nalan Yanran's arms.
Immediately, Xiao Yan opened his palm, and a jade-white little fish appeared in front of him.
"I think you should have seen this Life Flame at the Gate of Life and Death. With it guarding you, you can rest assured about the Fire Poison." As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, the Life Flame swam to Nalan Yanran and kissed her forehead very affectionately.
When she fought with Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran had used the power of the Life Flame, so she probably received help from the Life Flame at the Gate of Life and Death.
Seeing all this, Nalan Yanran's red lips parted slightly, her nose felt a little sore, and her beautiful eyes looked at Xiao Yan with some light.
"When did you become so long-winded? Even if I didn't consider your contributions to the Flame Alliance, I should help you for the sake of my grandfather's friendship with your grandfather. Go, don't waste time." Xiao Yan couldn't stand it and waved his hand quickly.
Nalan Yanran suddenly smiled sweetly, a smile that made Xiao Yan a little dazed.
"Thank you, Xiao Yan."
After speaking, she plunged into the Space Barrier.
Seeing the Space Barrier close, Xiao Yan shook his head and murmured, "There's no need to thank me, after all, you were once my fiancée with a marriage contract."
If only 'fate' was considered, then Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan were indeed very fated. The reason why they had a marriage contract was because when Xiao Lin hadn't died, when the Xiao Clan still lived in Holy City, the two were born on the same day of the same month of the same year.
That's why Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie made such a marriage contract.
It was a pity that these two were destined to have fate but no destiny.
Xiao Yan's feet generated thunder, and with a bang, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and rushed out of the Blood Pool. He still had to heal the Stone Clan's leader and remove the poison.
...
At this time, inside the Space Barrier, Nalan Yanran's entire body had turned blood-red. The majestic, viscous blood-colored energy had occupied every inch of her body, and even her skin had become more flexible under the invasion of the blood-colored energy.
Wrapped in this energy with strong vitality, Nalan Yanran did not immediately begin to cultivate. Instead, she held up the Life Flame with both hands and murmured to herself with some confusion and hope, "Do you think... if I hadn't broken off the engagement, would it be..."
Naturally, the Life Flame would only gurgle and spit out white fire bubbles to protect Nalan Yanran, and would not answer her question.
Soon, Nalan Yanran revealed a self-deprecating smile and shook her head, because Xiao Yan had said that even if she didn't break off the engagement, he would have broken it off himself, because he already had someone in his heart.
This was a marriage contract destined to have fate but no destiny.
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