The next day, Xiao Yan took Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, and Heavenly Flame Venerable, following Xin Lan to the annual Alchemist marketplace.
While leading the way, Xin Lan asked somewhat cautiously, "Young Master Xiao Yan, I wonder what you need? I can keep an eye out for you."
In the past two days, their Ye Family had finally been able to hold their heads high.
Just imagine, Xiao Yan coming to participate in the Pill Gathering, staying at the Ye Family, and planning to help the Ye Family pass the assessment of the five great families. What kind of situation would the Ye Family be in when such news spread?
Those small families who had originally thought the Ye Family was about to fall and looked down on them, all ran to the Ye Family mansion to offer congratulations and inquire about the truth.
This made the Ye Family mansion, which had been deserted for many years, much more lively. Now, Ye Zhong was too busy to spare time, so he had Xin Lan accompany Xiao Yan and be responsible for leading the way.
Xiao Yan thought for a while and said, "In addition to some Eight Grade Medicinal Herbs and Pill Recipes, pay special attention to natural treasures that can increase Soul power. I want to improve my Soul power."
Xiao Yan was a little puzzled. After advancing to the Spirit Realm, the Mystic High-Rank Spirit Heart Soul Gathering Art could no longer support Xiao Yan's Soul power at all.
Because Xiao Yan's innate Soul power was extremely strong, his Soul power improved rapidly at the beginning, quickly reaching Mortal Realm Completion. He also broke through to the Spirit Realm because of the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill.
As a result, now the Soul power in the Spirit Realm has slowed down a lot. After so many years, it has only improved from initially entering the Spirit Realm to the early stage of the Spirit Realm. Refining Eight Grade Pills that attract four-colored Pill Lightning is the limit. To refine five-colored Pills, the Soul power needs to be improved to the middle stage of the Spirit Realm.
Therefore, Xiao Yan also planned to rely on natural treasures to nourish his Soul.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xin Lan smiled wryly and said, "Young Master Xiao Yan, natural treasures that can improve Spirit Realm Soul power are priceless treasures. They are very rare in the entire Holy Pill City."
"It's okay, if there aren't any, then there aren't any." Xiao Yan shrugged, not minding. When he went to the Soul Palace for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony and used the Dou Di Bloodline, he could cultivate the Emperor Soul Incantation!
He had been coveting that Heaven Rank Soul Cultivation Method for a long time! Soon, the group arrived at the venue of the Alchemist Trade Fair in Holy Pill City.
Unsurprisingly, it was a sea of people.
"Let's go to the second floor. I don't expect to find any bargains on the first floor."
The noise was deafening.
The first floor was like a vegetable market, so noisy that Xiao Yan and the others couldn't stand it. They simply gave up on the first floor and went directly to the second and third floors.
Any Alchemist could enter the first floor, but the second and third floors had level thresholds.
Entering the second floor, the noise immediately decreased a lot. The second floor was also quite large, with dazzling crystals laid on the ground, like a smooth mirror, which was a bit dazzling. On these crystal floors, there were also many crystal platforms. The things on the platforms were much better than those in the hall below at a glance.
Although the quality was much better, they were generally Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade, and Seventh Grade Medicinal Herbs and items. For Xiao Yan, who had already reached the Eight Grade, it was a bit tasteless to look at, but a pity to discard.
"Xin Lan, help me pay attention to whether there is anything on the second floor that can improve Soul power. I'll go to the third floor to take a look and meet you later." Xiao Yan wrote some lists and handed them to Xin Lan.
"I understand, Young Master Xiao Yan."
"Qing Lin, you stay with Xin Lan and protect her safety."
"Yes, Young Master Xiao Yan."
Immediately, Xiao Yan didn't waste any time and went straight to the third floor. Seeing two old men guarding the third floor pavilion, Xiao Yan took out the level Badge that was sent yesterday from his Storage Ring.
Seeing the level Badge Xiao Yan was wearing, the two old men's eyes widened, and they quickly stepped aside, respectfully. Such a young Seventh Grade Alchemist was extremely rare even in Holy Pill City!
Looking at the backs of Xiao Yan and the others going upstairs, one of the old men exclaimed, "Such a young Seventh Grade Alchemist, but why don't I have any impression? Could it be that he is not an Alchemist from the five great families?"
"I don't know. A family that can cultivate such an Alchemist must not be weak. Maybe he is an Alchemist from the two Sects. The young man beside him is unfathomable and is a Dou Zun."
Xiao Yan looked at Zi Yan, who was holding Little Fairy Doctor's hand, and asked curiously, "What's wrong with this Zi Yan? Why is she so quiet today?"
Zi Yan rubbed her eyes and said with a sleepy face, "I seem to be about to break through."
Xiao Yan's Soul power swept over and found that the energy in Zi Yan's body had begun to gather, and she was indeed about to break through.
Little Fairy Doctor stroked Zi Yan's hair dotingly and carried the drowsy Zi Yan on her back. Smelling the familiar scent on Little Fairy Doctor's body, Zi Yan's drowsy little eyes finally couldn't hold on, and she fell asleep on Little Fairy Doctor's back.
"This girl, she didn't say anything about breaking through." Xiao Yan was also helpless. Magical Beasts would sleep for a period of time every time they broke through. If they broke through a major rank, they would sleep even longer.
Therefore, the lifespan of Magical Beasts is not calculated according to human standards, after all, they sleep for a very long time.
Little Fairy Doctor chuckled, "She's afraid you'll leave her behind."
"Really, how could I leave her behind?"
Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor chatted and laughed. Outsiders saw it as if a family of three was going out to stroll around the flower market, which naturally attracted some envious and jealous gazes.
Suddenly, Heavenly Flame Venerable narrowed his eyes and looked at a rusty, ancient bronze piece in one of the stalls.
"Xiao Yan! Buy that copper piece if you can." Heavenly Flame Venerable's solemn voice transmitted.
Xiao Yan suppressed his smile. Heavenly Flame Venerable used Soul Transmission, so it was definitely not simple. There weren't many things that could make him treat something so seriously.
Heavenly Flame Venerable had lived for a very long time. His era was before Canaan Academy, making him an old antique.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan remained calm, admiring the items while walking towards the stall Heavenly Flame Venerable mentioned.
The stall owner was a slovenly old man with a Rank 7 High-Level Alchemist Badge on his chest. This level was even higher than Elder Han Li of the branch tower!
"A Rank 7 High-Level Alchemist could serve as an Elder even in the inner city's Pill Tower." Xiao Yan sized him up before looking at the stall, seemingly casually, but his eyes were locked on the copper piece Heavenly Flame Venerable had mentioned.
The copper piece was light yellow, covered in green copper rust. Upon closer inspection, one could see some rather peculiar patterns faintly visible on it.
"What's the use of this copper piece?" Xiao Yan asked through Soul Transmission.
"I don't know, but I recognize the pattern on the copper piece. It's an ancient totem, and the copper piece is likely something passed down from ancient times," Heavenly Flame Venerable replied.
Xiao Yan didn't pretend and directly picked up the copper piece, asking, "Boss, what's the price for this copper piece?"
Hearing Xiao Yan's question, the old man merely glanced over, showing no excitement, remaining indifferent. Xiao Yan wasn't the only one interested in this copper piece. Many treasure hunters had come to investigate it before, but no one had taken it away.
"A Pill Recipe for a Rank 7 High-Level Pill, no bargaining. Don't ask about its origin or use; I don't know. Anyway, that's the price, take it or leave it." The slovenly old man said casually, picking at his ear.
"Alright." Xiao Yan nodded, agreeing! "Hey, if you're not buying, put it down, don't get in the way... You agreed!" The old man suddenly realized, looking at Xiao Yan in surprise! In his mind, the price for this copper piece was originally a Rank 7 Intermediate-Level Pill Formula, but he deliberately set a high price to let Xiao Yan bargain!
Why aren't you following the routine!
You should be bargaining!
"You... you really want it? A Rank 7 High-Level Pill Formula!?" For Alchemists, a Rank 7 High-Level Pill Formula was almost as precious as an Earth Rank Intermediate-Level Cultivation Method. Many Rank 7 High-Level Alchemists found it difficult to obtain many high-level Pill Formulas.
Xiao Yan didn't waste words and directly tossed a scroll of icy blue color to the old man.
Xiao Yan had obtained the Ice River Valley's treasure. Although Xiao Yan only had his eyes on the Ninth Grade Pill Formula, the Ice River Valley's treasure also contained some Rank 7 High-Level and Eight Grade Pill Formulas.
The funniest thing was that one of the Rank 7 High-Level Pill Formulas was the same as one in Medicine Venerable's Storage Ring. Xiao Yan just happened to have an extra copy.
The old man quickly opened the scroll, and after seeing that the contents were indeed a Rank 7 High-Level Pill Formula, he was momentarily stunned.
A tycoon! Just as Xiao Yan completed the transaction and was about to turn around and leave, a purple, enchanting iron fan suddenly appeared, blocking his path.
As the purple iron fan appeared, the smile on Xiao Yan's face slowly faded, and he slowly turned his head, a coldness surging in his dark eyes.
"Hehe, this friend, I've also taken a fancy to this copper piece. I wonder if you'd be willing to part with it?" A young man in white robes had a warm smile on his face, but the smile seemed to carry a hint of femininity.
Seeing Xiao Yan look over, the young man retracted the iron fan and opened it with a whoosh. A large 'Nether' character was painted on the iron fan.
Behind the young man, there were three Elders closely following. As Xiao Yan's gaze swept over their bodies, the two Elders in the back had a powerful aura, their strength clearly reaching the Eight Star Dou Zong level. Moreover, the Elder standing in front was a Dou Zun.
To have a Dou Zun accompanying him, one could imagine that the background of the man before him was definitely not weak, probably not weaker than the Three Valleys.
Xiao Yan's lips curled up, looking at the man with disdain. So what if it was the Three Valleys? The Ice River Valley Master had died at the hands of him and Little Fairy Doctor.
"I'll give you a chance to scram." Xiao Yan's eyes were cold. Towards this kind of person who relied on their powerful background to act arrogantly, he would be even more arrogant! Hearing Xiao Yan's domineering words naturally attracted many people to watch. Gazes of surprise were cast over, especially when they saw the 'Nether' character on the man's iron fan. Those who understood its meaning had their pupils shrink.
"Nether... Could it be the Heaven Nether Sect!" Someone exclaimed.
"No, that's not the Heaven Nether Sect, but it is indeed related to the Heaven Nether Sect. That's the Profound Nether Sect, one of the three sects under the Heaven Nether Sect. He's Chen Xian, the only son of Sect Leader Chen Tiannan!"
Hearing the discussions, Chen Xian looked smug, fanned the iron fan, and sneered at Xiao Yan, "I, Chen Xian, am generous and won't bother with you. Here's a Sixth Grade Pill Formula, consider it buying your copper piece."
With a snap, Chen Xian threw the Pill Formula on the ground, looking at Xiao Yan with cold eyes. In the past, as long as they heard his name, everyone would panic, even kneeling and begging for mercy. He had seen this situation hundreds of times.
Unfortunately, he was destined to be unlucky this time.
"It's over, that kid's going to be in trouble, he actually offended Chen Xian."
"Hehe, that's not necessarily true."
Some people who recognized Xiao Yan in the crowd couldn't help but smile when they heard this. Saying that offending Chen Xian would bring bad luck, they probably didn't know who Xiao Yan was! Xiao Yan sighed helplessly. Perhaps he also had a special constitution, that was, a constitution that would cause trouble wherever he went. He just came to buy something and could encounter this kind of thing. Who would believe it if he said he didn't have some special constitution! Xiao Yan was too lazy to say anything. In the Dou Qi Continent, an environment where the strong were respected, there was no compromise, only the law of the jungle! A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he instantly attacked, his five fingers grabbing like an Eagle Claw.
Seeing that Xiao Yan dared to attack first, Chen Xian sneered. Dou Qi surged into the iron fan, making it as sturdy as a shield, gracefully blocking in front of him.
Black Flame surged from his five fingers, and with a puff, the sturdy iron fan was instantly burned through by the Void Swallowing Flame Earth Sub-Flame. A black shadow pierced through the iron fan, and a hand firmly pinched Chen Xian's cheek, lifting him up like grabbing a chick.
"Young Master!" The three people behind him were dumbfounded. He was actually captured in an instant! They didn't even have time to react! Xiao Yan extended a finger and said, "Shh, be quiet, don't wake her up."
"Today, I'll give Pill Tower face and not take your dog life. I hope you cherish your life. If there's a next time, even the Heaven Nether Sect Sect Leader won't be able to save you." With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yan flung Chen Xian in front of the three old men behind him.
Having said that, he ignored Chen Xian's suddenly gloomy face and turned to walk towards the stairs. Behind him, Little Fairy Doctor and Heavenly Flame Venerable followed.
Seeing Xiao Yan's departing figure, Chen Xian almost gritted his teeth and questioned, "Xuan Lao, why didn't you take action just now!"
The Dou Zun looked at Heavenly Flame Venerable's back with apprehension and said solemnly, "Young Master, let's drop this matter. The young man who looks seventeen or eighteen behind him is a Dou Zun, and his strength is even stronger than mine."
As for Little Fairy Doctor, this Xuan Lao, who was only a One-Star Dou Zun, was not qualified to sense her strength.
Hearing Xuan Lao's words, Chen Xian clenched his fists even tighter and said in a deep voice, "No matter what, I must know the origin of this person. Xuan Lao, send someone to investigate!"
Arriving on the second floor, Xiao Yan saw Xin Lan looking dejected and comforted her, "It's okay, it's normal not to find any treasures. Today can be considered a bit of a gain, let's go."
After the group returned to the mansion, they first set up a Space Lock to protect Zi Yan, who was sleeping and breaking through, and then began to study this strange bronze fragment.
"Yao Lao, what's so strange about this thing?" This time it was Xiao Yan's turn to be helpless. He studied it repeatedly, but couldn't figure out anything.
Even his Spirit Realm Soul power didn't detect anything, he only knew that this thing had a strange Soul fluctuation, but he didn't know where it was.
Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin also didn't find anything.
Seeing Xiao Yan's frustrated look, Yao Lao straightened his chest, coughed lightly twice, and said, "Xiao Yan, if the secrets on this thing could be cracked so easily, do you think it would be your turn to sit back and enjoy the benefits?"
Xiao Yan glanced at Yao Lao and said with a wry smile, "Please tell me, Yao Lao, what's so special about this thing. I exchanged it for a Rank 7 High-Level Pill Formula."
Seeing the curious looks on Xiao Yan's faces, Yao Lao stopped being mysterious, picked up the bronze fragment, and then used Transformation Fire to condense a long fire needle, peeling off the copper rust on it little by little, very carefully.
The three of them were increasingly confused, all at a loss, not knowing what Yao Lao was doing.
"The talent and strength of you few are not low, but your experience is a bit lacking." Yao Lao collected the copper rust little by little and said, "The secret is in this rust. Use Strange Flame to temper it and see."
Xiao Yan was slightly surprised, he was really deceived. Who would have thought that the bronze fragment was not the point, but the rust! Xiao Yan didn't stand on ceremony, took out the strongest Bone Spirit Cold Flame and began to temper it. Soon, the copper rust began to change, and extremely tiny light yellow dust particles quietly fell off from the melted copper rust, and then floated in the flame, flickering, like elves, giving people a very rich sense of spirituality.
"This is... a good thing." Xiao Yan looked at the powder. Although he didn't know what it was, Xiao Yan felt some changes in his Soul, and he was very eager for it.
"Good fellow, you kid has some luck." Yao Lao was also pleasantly surprised when he saw the powder and continued, "This is the long-lost Spirit-Nurturing Dust! In ancient times, Soul power improvement was not as difficult as it is now. At that time, there were many things that could improve Soul power, and this Spirit-Nurturing Dust was one of the most precious."
"This thing will be adsorbed in the Soul, and then it will guide the Spiritual Qi in the air to come and accelerate the Soul power improvement."
"Can improve Soul power!" Xiao Yan immediately showed a smug look, it seems that his talent for picking up leaks has returned. He just wanted this thing, and it came! "Hehe, Yao Lao, thank you, this thing is just right for me, so I have a chance to improve my Soul power to the Spirit Realm Intermediate-Level." Xiao Yan was also smiling smugly at this time.
Having an old man in the family is like having a treasure.
Little Fairy Doctor and the others saw Xiao Yan's appearance and no longer disturbed his cultivation, and left.
Looking at the Spirit-Nurturing Dust in front of him, Xiao Yan licked his lips, slowly closed his eyes, and in the next second, his Soul Body came out of his body. When Xiao Yan's Soul power touched the Spirit Dust, a suction force appeared inexplicably, constantly absorbing these Spirit-Nurturing Dust.
Soon, that small wisp of Spirit-Nurturing Dust was completely absorbed by Xiao Yan, and after a while, a tingling sensation came. Xiao Yan's face also suddenly tightened, and faintly, a burst of faint pain came from within his head.
But soon this tingling sensation disappeared.
Xiao Yan operated the Spirit Heart Soul Gathering Art, and felt a stronger suction than before appear, and countless tiny Soul Lights in the air poured in.
"Put on the Soul Robe."
The Soul Robe also has the effect of accelerating Soul cultivation.
A strange wave suddenly permeated the space within a radius of ten miles, and wisps of extremely faint Spiritual Light Qi currents or Spiritual Qi slowly penetrated in from his forehead.
And Xiao Yan sat like this for a month, until the Five Great Families' assessment woke him up.
"Spirit Realm Intermediate-Level!"
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