In this secluded valley, after more than ten days, life had slowly begun to emerge.
During these days, Lei Qi had been truly cultivating. Although at one point he almost overstepped Cao Ying's "Two Mountains, Three Caverns" limit, he ultimately stopped his advance.
There was no other choice—she was still too delicate.
Lei Qi felt that if he acted even slightly, Cao Ying might be damaged.
As for Little Medical Immortal? That was even more impossible. At this moment, she was gathering toxins in her body, highly unstable. If she were hit by Lei Qi's output, she would inevitably self-destruct.
So, in this situation, Lei Qi naturally focused on cultivation.
With the aid of the Fallen Heart Flame, his cultivation speed had increased multiple times over.
This Fallen Heart Flame was truly worthy of being called a "cultivation cheat."
The mutated Black Demon Thunder, after merging with the Fallen Heart Flame, behaved more obediently, with no extreme fluctuations. As Lei Qi cultivated, his own resilience continued to strengthen.
The disadvantage humans had compared to monsters lay in physical toughness. Clearly, in terms of constitution, Lei Qi already surpassed some middle-tier monsters.
No matter how strong the output, one must have a chance to unleash it.
"Zzzz…"
"Zzzz…"
The Black Demon Thunder irregularly manifested around Lei Qi, and his Dou Qi kept rising.
At this rate, within one or two months, he would likely ascend to a Three-Star Dou Huang.
The Strange Flame hadn't directly pushed him to the next rank, but it contained the energy of heaven and earth. Without the "Flame Absorption Technique" that specializes in Strange Flames, it could not be fully absorbed at once—it was gradually assimilated over time.
"Roar!"
In the quiet valley, everyone went about their daily routines. But on this day, suddenly, a violent energy fluctuation and a ferocious roar of a lion erupted in the sky, like a muffled thunderclap.
Hearing the distant roar, Yang Ji and Zhang Yi paid it no mind.
Judging by the sound, they understood it posed little threat.
At this moment, Lei Qi emerged from the room.
"Young Master," X5.
Seeing Lei Qi appear, five of them respectfully clasped their fists.
"Zhang Yi, come with me to take a look. Yang Ji, stay here and protect them," Lei Qi instructed.
"Yes," X2.
Cao Ying also wanted to go, but this time, after giving orders, Lei Qi immediately spread his wings and left.
Zhang Yi followed closely behind.
Soon, Lei Qi and Zhang Yi arrived in the blue sky. When they were not far from the location, Zhang Yi suddenly spoke:
"Young Master, it seems there are others here as well."
"Oh?"
Lei Qi paused, knowing there were indeed others.
That must be Xiao Yan and Ling Ying, with the Medicine Elder possessing them.
"There are two presences with Dou Huang aura. One seems to cultivate dark attributes, the other has a very strong soul," Zhang Yi said.
"Ignore them," Lei Qi replied.
"Yes."
It was easy to hide themselves from Ling Ying, but the one with a Heavenly Soul, the Medicine Elder, Lei Qi wasn't sure about.
Yet there was no need to hide.
To put it plainly, he had come here for Yun Yun.
Meanwhile, dozens of meters away from the aerial battlefield, atop a towering tree, Xiao Yan looked toward the sky.
At this moment, the voice of the Medicine Elder sounded: "Other strong cultivators are approaching."
"Coming for us?" Xiao Yan was slightly paranoid.
"Probably not," the Medicine Elder shook his head and speculated: "Likely a young master from a major force, training nearby."
In fact, the Medicine Elder was sure of one thing: the newcomers were not simple. After all, one was a Dou Zun and one a Dou Huang!
A Dou Zun! Even in Central Continent, they could walk unchallenged.
But he didn't understand why they appeared in such a "small place."
Lei Qi and Zhang Yi were already near the aerial battlefield. Upon arrival, Zhang Yi used the clouds to conceal their figures.
Lei Qi also saw the monsters and the woman below.
Naturally, his gaze fixed on the woman.
The woman in the sky wore a plain dress that hugged her full figure. She held a peculiar long sword emitting a faint green light. Her blue hair was styled with an elegant phoenix ornament. Her serene beauty remained unchanged, even facing the overlord of this monster territory.
Understandably, without strength, who would dare come here?
Her elegant, calm face radiated a nobility that even her plain clothing couldn't hide.
Tsk.
A Dou Huang in a "small place" having such poise was not entirely surprising.
Lei Qi suppressed his restlessness and did not reveal himself. Comparing a Dou Huang woman to one with sealed Dou Qi, it was clear the latter could more easily win hearts.
He could have taken action immediately, but given his identity and backing, Cloud Mist Sect wouldn't have dared resist. Doing so, however, would seem crude.
Besides, the woman truly existed. Acting rashly might only satisfy hunger for a moment.
He preferred patience.
"Human woman, why do you disturb my rest?" the massive Amethyst Winged Lion King bellowed from the sky, suddenly speaking human words.
The lion exuded arrogance, clearly dismissing the Dou Huang woman.
Yet it did not realize it was being watched live from three locations.
"I wish to borrow the Winged Lion's Amethyst Spirit Crystal," Yun Yun said, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Her red lips parted, her voice as clear as pearls dropping onto jade.
"Spirit Crystal? Our kind only sheds a small piece every twenty years. You think you can just take it?" the Amethyst Winged Lion King mocked.
"I can offer something in exchange," Yun Yun said sincerely.
"Fine. Then use a Transformation Pill to trade," the lion immediately proposed.
Upon hearing the condition, Yun Yun realized the lion had no intention of giving up its crystal easily.
Even if she had a pill, one seventh-rank pill could not buy a Spirit Crystal.
If negotiations failed, a fierce battle was inevitable.
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