"You're right, but not entirely. The Companion Amethyst Source can be easily broken," Xiao Yan added.
"It can be easily broken?" Yun Yun looked at him in confusion—this was something she genuinely didn't know.
Hearing someone talk about its treasure, the little Amethyst Winged Lion perked up, its beastly eyes gleaming as it stared at Xiao Yan and Yun Yun.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King inwardly cursed its luck. This woman's eyes are sharp—she actually recognized the other treasure in my cave, the Companion Amethyst Source!
And its new master seemed to know even more than she did.
"Don't worry, I know how valuable this is for your son. I won't take it for nothing," Xiao Yan said, glancing up at the lion king before casually taking out two jade bottles from his storage ring.
What's this now? Having experienced the miraculous effects of Xiao Yan's pills before, the lion king eyed the bottles curiously.
Xiao Yan didn't keep it waiting long—he tossed one over.
The bottle was far too small for the massive beast to even feel when swallowed. But when the lion king used its violet flames to dissolve the bottle inside its body, the medicinal liquid within surged forth, causing its eyes to widen in shock.
Energy—vast, pure fire-attribute energy! It was as if this had been tailor-made for the Amethyst Winged Lions.
Purple light rippled across its crystalline body as it refined the energy. When it was done, the lion king licked its lips, craving more.
This is incredible! If I could get a few hundred or even a thousand bottles, I might be able to break through immediately!
What is it? The little lion curiously watched its father's obvious enjoyment.
After letting the lion king digest the energy, Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire its physique. Magical beasts really are different—their bodies can handle things no ordinary human could.
Clearing his throat, Xiao Yan said, "Your son won't meet the requirements to consume the Companion Amethyst Source until he reaches the fourth tier, which will take years. Why not use my medicinal liquid to boost his strength first? He can consume half of the Companion Amethyst Source later."
The lion king blinked in surprise. "Young Master Yan, you only want half?"
Its massive beastly eyes narrowed as it chuckled. "To be honest, even if you took it all, it wouldn't matter. But since this medicinal liquid is potent and my son is still young… maybe I should hold onto it for him?"
Yun Yun was speechless at the lion king's shamelessness. It's just a small bottle, and you're trying to take it from your own son?
"Half is enough," Xiao Yan said indifferently, tossing the bottle to the lion king before leaping onto the Amethyst Spirit Crystal Platform.
The little lion, seeing its treasure handed to its father, was naturally displeased. It lowered its head and began gnawing at the older lion's thick neck in protest.
Harassed by its playful cub, the lion king had no choice but to hand over the bottle. It really is good stuff.
After tasting the contents, the little lion let out a burp, wobbled drunkenly, and promptly plopped down to sleep.
Yun Yun was stunned. What exactly was in that bottle? How could it contain so much energy?!
Though the cub was small, it was stronger than most Great Dou Masters. If even it benefited so much, the liquid was clearly extraordinary—no wonder the lion king wanted it!
The bottle didn't contain anything famous—just Xiao Yan's upgraded version of Three Flowers Gathering Fire Liquid, which he usually used to enhance his Heavenly Flame's power. Its value was no less than the Companion Amethyst Source.
The only difference was that it lacked the ability to produce beast flames.
Staring at the Companion Amethyst Source, Xiao Yan took out over a dozen jade bottles, then raised a piece of amethyst and struck the purple sphere containing the source.
To Yun Yun's astonishment, a crack appeared. The shell, which could absorb energy comparable to an Earth-tier battle skill's residual force, had been shattered with ease.
As soon as the shell cracked, purple liquid began to flow out.
Using his soul power, Xiao Yan carefully guided the liquid into the prepared bottles.
In the end, he filled six bottles before the shattered sphere ran dry.
Not wanting to waste the peculiar shell, Xiao Yan stored it in his Bone Flame Ring as well.
The entire process left Yun Yun wide-eyed. The energy contained in just one bottle of Companion Amethyst Source would tempt even a Dou Huang!
"Now, for this Amethyst Spirit Crystal Platform." Xiao Yan landed and examined the massive, ground-rooted material.
"Leave this to me." The lion king wrapped its claws around the platform, unleashing violet flames so intense that the ground beneath melted. With a mighty heave, it yanked the platform free.
Thanks to the flames, the platform remained free of sticky debris.
After storing the massive object in his Bone Flame Ring, Xiao Yan left the cave atop the satisfied lion king.
Remembering the trip here, Yun Yun didn't dare ride with Xiao Yan again. Her Dou Qi wings materialized, and with a whoosh, she flew off alone toward the valley.
By now, the sun had climbed to its zenith, its rays filtering through the leaves and casting dappled light across the valley. A refreshing breeze carried the scent of grass and trees, making the entire place feel serene and beautiful—a balm to the soul.
With a massive haul of premium materials, Xiao Yan was eager to get to work. He retrieved the heavy Amethyst Spirit Crystal Platform and began studying it intently.
This material, born from the lion king's body, inherently carried fire-attribute properties. After years of tempering by the lion king's flames, it had become exceptionally suited for channeling fire-attribute Dou Qi.
And having supported the Companion Amethyst Source, it had been further nourished by the source's heat. In all of the Dou Qi Continent, this is probably one of a kind.
Seeing Xiao Yan so absorbed in the platform that he seemed to have forgotten everything else, Yun Yun couldn't help calling out, "Yao Yan…"
Pausing his examination, Xiao Yan glanced at her before realizing—she wants that Amethyst Spirit Crystal so she can leave.
"Ah, the Amethyst Spirit Crystal?" He casually took out the fist-sized crystal and walked toward her.
Yun Yun nodded slightly. "It's the main ingredient for a pill one of my disciples needs. I'll have to return to the sect for a while. Honestly, it's strange—how can pure crystal be used in alchemy?"
The world is full of strange things. Xiao Yan smiled and took out another jade bottle. "Since you're going, help me collect an alchemy ingredient too."
"What ingredient?" Yun Yun accepted the bottle warily.
"Yun Zhi's Nectar. Just fill this bottle."
"Yun Zhi's Nectar?" She blinked. Though not an alchemist, she handled enough sect affairs to be familiar with herbs—yet she'd never heard of this one. Is it some rare ingredient?
But when she noticed the odd look in Xiao Yan's eyes, it hit her—'Yun Zhi' is the name I'm using now!
Yun Zhi's Nectar… That's… my…
Yun Yun's cheeks flushed crimson. "There's no such alchemy ingredient!"
"You're not an alchemist. How would you know?" Xiao Yan countered calmly.
He wasn't some pervert with ulterior motives—he genuinely needed it for alchemy.
The Companion Amethyst Source and the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's saliva had produced a miraculous reaction, drastically enhancing the source's effects.
Getting the python's saliva now was impossible. Who knows if such a rare beast even exists anymore?
Xiao Yan urgently needed to complete the final step in condensing the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Flame and couldn't wait for Queen Medusa's evolution.
Yun Yun was far from being a mystical beast like the python, but both were female—surely there'd be some effect?
Even if it didn't work, there was no harm in trying.
Clutching the bottle, Yun Yun stared at the ground, her heart pounding with embarrassment. How did I end up entangled with this rogue?
After a moment, Xiao Yan grew impatient. "Well? If you won't give it, I'll take it myself. You still owe me a bet, remember."
Normally, Xiao Yan believed in fair exchange—both parties getting what they wanted. But if persuasion failed, he wasn't above force.
Over the years, he'd dealt with countless factions in the Chu Yun Empire this way.
The result? The Poison Sect was now the empire's only remaining major sect.
A breeze rustled past, accentuating Yun Yun's graceful curves. Her noble, elegant figure swayed like a peony in the wind—regal and enchanting.
As Xiao Yan stepped closer, a unique, refreshing fragrance wafted into her senses. Her cheeks burned like sunset clouds, her ears turning red.
With each breath of that scent, Yun Yun felt her body grow weak, as if she were a maiden about to flirt with her lover.
This wasn't entirely psychological—it was an effect of Xiao Yan's Bodhi Three Realizations.
With his impurities purged, his body was far cleaner than an ordinary person's. Given time, he might even develop an Immaculate Body, amplifying the effect further.
Faced with Yun Yun's bashful expression, Xiao Yan slid an arm around her slender, silk-robed waist—so slim it seemed barely a handful.
The ease of his success gave him pause. Why does it feel like she's the one benefiting here?
Right now, he genuinely wanted the nectar—anything else was secondary.
Lost in the intoxicating sensation, Yun Yun only snapped back to reality when a large hand tilted her chin up. She pushed against Xiao Yan's chest and hastily retreated.
"Fine, I'll give it to you!" After a few deep breaths, the blush on her cheeks faded slightly.
Her Dou Qi wings unfurled, and she flew out of the valley, vanishing into a dense patch of forest.
The Four-Winged Wind Demon Wolf guarding the valley lifted its head in confusion. Didn't she just get back?
Watching her flee, Xiao Yan clenched his fist. Just when I was about to… Next time, then.
Meanwhile, deep in the woods, Yun Yun leaned weakly against a tree trunk, her heart still racing.
"Yao Yan, if you're really a monk, you're a demonic one!" She bit her luscious lower lip, her fair skin flushed an enticing pink.
She'd met countless talented youths in the Jia Ma Empire—geniuses in cultivation, men so handsome women threw themselves at them.
Yet she'd never spared any of them a second glance.
Even Pill King Gu He, a sixth-tier alchemist and one of the empire's greatest talents, who adored her, failed to stir her heart.
If anything, the thought of the Chek family—wiped out over a single pill recipe—filled her with dread. Every meeting with Gu He felt like walking on thin ice.
If I anger him, would the Yunlan Sect face a sixth-tier alchemist's wrath?
Even if the sect didn't meet the Chek family's fate, the damage would be severe.
Why would he want something like that? Yun Yun couldn't fathom its value.
After composing herself, she looked at the bottle in her hand and sighed.
It's not big, but it's not small either. Filling this won't be easy.
After some deliberation, she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, uncorked the bottle, and slowly brought it to her lips.
Since she couldn't gather it quickly, droplets began to fall into the bottle—but the process was agonizingly slow. Few could endure it for long.
Xiao Yan waited for what felt like ages and was about to go search for her when Yun Yun finally flew back into the valley.
"Here." She tossed him the filled bottle, looking as exhausted as if she'd fought a battle.
Xiao Yan caught it and immediately opened it, giving the fragrant nectar a cautious sniff. Yes, this is the right scent.
Oddly, every woman's nectar was different.
Xun Er's was light and elegant, Little Fairy Doctor's carried a sweet allure…
"The Amethyst Spirit Crystal." Seeing Xiao Yan's pleased expression, Yun Yun wished she could vanish into the ground. Filling that bottle took everything I had!
Xiao Yan had no intention of reneging. He tossed her the crystal without hesitation.
Catching it, Yun Yun's embarrassment turned to joy. After all these twists and turns, I finally have it!
"I'll need to search for a beast flame. I'll be back in seven days at the earliest, half a month at the latest." Without waiting for a reply, she soared out of the valley.
Watching her disappear, Xiao Yan felt a surge of anticipation. If I can obtain the Jia Ma Empire's beast flames, the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Flame I condense might rival the Yin-Yang Twin Flames from the moment of its birth!
Normally, Heavenly Flames could only be obtained through natural formation. But for him, there were now three methods—finding them, absorbing them… and creating them.
(End of Chapter)
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