The Amethyst Winged Lion King immediately let out a roar that shook the earth: "I thought you were something decent, but I didn't expect you to be so greedy."
"Human woman, why don't we join forces to kill this man and then discuss the ownership of the Purple Spirit Crystal?" the Amethyst Winged Lion King proposed.
The demon core of a magical beast would benefit its cultivation, and the corpse of this powerful human could also be of great assistance.
The Yao Yan before them was clearly no ordinary Dou Huang powerhouse.
If it could devour him, the effect might not be inferior to that of a Shape Transformation Pill.
"Cooperate with a magical beast?" Yun Yun sneered and glanced at Xiao Yan. "If you provide an Amethyst Winged Lion King's demon core, that should be enough to repay the debt of helping me advance."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King roared, its entire body glowing brightly with amethyst light. Surging purple flames once again raised the surrounding temperature, as it prepared to strike at any moment.
"Today, I have no intention of fighting," Xiao Yan said. With a flap of the wings on his back, he shot forward like a meteor and appeared in front of Yun Yun.
So fast! Yun Yun, startled like a rabbit, took a step back. But by the time she reacted, it was already too late. In an instant, Xiao Yan had seized her sword and wrapped an arm around her willow-like waist.
Inhaling a rich, delicate fragrance, Yun Yun's heartbeat quickened. A blush crept onto her fair cheeks as she half-heartedly protested, "Yao Yan, let me go!"
Feeling her voluptuous figure squirming in his arms, Xiao Yan focused his mind and, with golden fingers, swiftly tapped several points on Yun Yun's body, sealing her Dou Qi circulation pathways.
Soon, the cyan wings behind Yun Yun slowly faded, and she found herself unable to muster any strength.
Xiao Yan lifted her in his arms: "Keep struggling, and I'll throw you to the Amethyst Winged Lion King to eat."
Yun Yun bit her red lips, her dark eyes filled with both shame and anger as she glared at Xiao Yan, but she dared not move recklessly anymore.
"Three days from now, I'll await the Lion King's reply." Leaving these words behind, Xiao Yan flew toward the valley with Yun Yun in his arms.
Watching the figure vanish again in the blink of an eye, the Amethyst Winged Lion King inhaled sharply, drawing in the surrounding hot air: "What a terrifying human!"
Recalling the appearances of those two humans, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's massive beast eyes couldn't conceal a trace of envy.
There was a time when it, too, had a partner.
But alas, the weather is unpredictable, and the Magical Beast Mountain Range had too many powerful beings…
Even though its strength had risen to another level, it was still merely the ruler of the eastern part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
"Three days…" the Amethyst Winged Lion King murmured, yet it showed no trace of fear.
Three days wasn't enough for its strength to undergo earth-shattering changes, but it must be remembered—this was the Magical Beast Mountain Range!
Racing back to the valley like the wind, Xiao Yan retracted the dual wings formed by his flying Dou Technique and Dou Qi wings, then set Yun Yun down.
With her Dou Qi restored, Yun Yun took several steps back, covering her chest with her hands, flustered as she asked, "What do you want?"
After a pause, she added, "I must obtain the Purple Spirit Crystal. Perhaps I can exchange something else with you."
Xiao Yan stood with his hands behind his back, calmly replying, "I've already said that the Amethyst Winged Lion King has lived for a long time and must have more than one Purple Spirit Crystal. Once I obtain it, you'll naturally get your share."
"What do you need the Purple Spirit Crystal for?" Yun Yun asked curiously. The material was extremely rare yet had limited uses. If not for the ancient prescription Gu He had found, she couldn't think of any other applications for it.
Xiao Yan tapped his Bone Flame Ring, and the pitch-black, heavy Xuan Zhong Scale appeared with a loud thud, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"My weapon needs to be reforged. The Purple Spirit Crystal has been tempered by the Amethyst Winged Lion King's purple flames for many years, making it a rare mineral material."
Seeing such a weapon for the first time, Yun Yun examined it carefully. "This scale is already enormous. If you add more to it, won't it become even harder to wield?"
His gaze wandering over the Xuan Zhong Scale, Xiao Yan's idea was to use the power of multiple Heavenly Flames to shrink the scale's size.
Even if it were reduced to the size of an ordinary sword, it could still unleash tremendous weight, catching opponents off guard.
The Purple Spirit Crystal was a unique fire-attribute material. Combining it with the scale would undoubtedly enhance the weapon's power.
However, Yao Lao had no research on this material, so the properties of the Purple Spirit Crystal would require further study after obtaining it.
Lacking information, Xiao Yan had no clue how Gu He planned to use the Purple Spirit Crystal to refine a pill that could boost strength.
Shaking off his thoughts, Xiao Yan said, "Enough small talk. It's time to discuss what you should pay."
"What do you want? There aren't many things I can't provide," Yun Yun replied calmly. Advancing by one star as a Dou Huang, along with an improvement in aptitude, was comparable in value to a Huang Ji Pill. The Yunlan Sect could afford it.
Xiao Yan smiled and sat cross-legged on the ground. "The Dou Technique you used earlier was quite good. I'll take that."
The ability to compress and concentrate Dou Qi to such an extent, allowing Yun Yun's strength to unleash enough power to break the Amethyst Winged Lion King's horn, was similar in concept to Xing Chen Bian and held significant reference value.
Yun Yun looked at Xiao Yan in surprise. His own Dou Techniques were incredibly powerful—why would he demand someone else's?
"Wind's Extreme: Fallen Kill is a secret Dou Technique and cannot be shared," Yun Yun shook her head. "Ask for something else."
Xiao Yan glanced at the chest area of Yun Yun's dress. "Then I'll take the inner armor you're wearing. Its material is special, and it's crafted using unique methods. It'll be a great help for my upcoming forging work."
"You want the Sea Heart Armor?!" Yun Yun was even more astonished. "It's my personal inner armor—how can I give it to someone else?"
As she spoke, her cheeks couldn't help but flush.
After all, the things he was asking for were either the sect's treasured Dou Techniques or her personal belongings.
Yun Yun began to suspect he had ulterior motives. If the two of them were from the same sect or family, it wouldn't count as "sharing" or giving to "someone else."
"This won't do, that won't do. Then you'll just have to stay here and assist me in my training," Xiao Yan stood up, giving Yun Yun a thorough once-over. At least she had some value in that regard.
Yun Yun felt a growing warmth under Xiao Yan's intense gaze. "I have many matters to attend to. I can't stay here indefinitely."
"If you're willing to leave with me, I can even compensate you with a Huang Ji Pill," Yun Yun lowered her head slightly, her voice soft and gentle.
Xiao Yan chuckled. "The Huang Ji Pill is a top-tier sixth-grade pill and one of the most sought-after by Dou Huang powerhouses, but it's not what I want."
When refining pills for the Poison Sect and others, he had collected more than one set of materials. With his 100% success rate, his Bone Flame Ring still contained quite a few Huang Ji Pills.
"There's no need to rush your answer. You can think it over carefully during these three days," Xiao Yan turned and leaped into the cave behind the waterfall.
It was time to refine the bodies and souls collected from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate into puppets.
(End of Chapter)
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