Fights Break Sphere: Rock King's Leisurely Journey into the Mortal World

Chapter 11 The Flame of Creatures
Gu He smiled and said to Yun Yun in a relaxed tone, "Yun'er, you know that when an alchemist refines medicine, the success rate is not only related to fighting spirit and soul power, but the most critical factor is fire. And strange fire is the king of flames. Now that I have received news about strange fire, I hope you can lend me a hand."

Yun Yun calmly responded, "Elder Gu, I'm more accustomed to you calling me Sect Master Yun." She paused, then continued, "I wonder which Strange Fire Elder Gu has received this information about? What can I do for you?"

Yun Yun had a premonition. If the strange fire Gu He was referring to was the one Yan Ran had mentioned earlier, possessed by Zhongli of the Xiao Clan in Wutan City, she would refuse without hesitation. After all, her original agreement to help Gu He had been based on a condition that he not do anything that would harm the Yunlan Sect. Therefore, even if she rejected Gu He's request, it wouldn't be considered a violation of the original agreement.

Gu He narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a profound wisdom and steady contemplation. He slowly spoke, "Based on my years of research and deductions into Strange Fire, that Strange Fire emitting a strange white light is most likely the renowned Nine Dragon Thunder Flame, ranked twelfth on the Strange Fire Ranking." Gu He's voice grew firmer as he spoke, as if this was an undeniable fact.

After all, judging by Liu Ling's detailed description, the flame he'd felt at the time was nothing more than unbearably scorching heat. Yet, within that blazing heat, there was strangely no trace of coldness. Gu He pondered, carefully examining the flames based on their names and unique coloration, and the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, with its hint of chill, could be decisively ruled out. And among the many other fires, excluding the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, only the silvery-white Nine Dragon Thunder Fire matched the described characteristics in every way.

Yun Yun, standing by, finally felt relieved after hearing Gu He's speculation. She couldn't help but recall Nalan Yanran's words about the Xiao family's Zhongli possessing a yellowish-brown Strange Fire. So, the mysterious white Strange Fire must be a different one.

Yun Yun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to herself, "It seems that the time has finally come to repay this favor that has been lingering in my heart for so long. Once this favor is repaid, there will be no more personal disputes between Gu He and me. From now on, we will only face official matters concerning the sect together."

After a moment, Yun Yun raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with determination as she looked at Gu He and said, "Okay, since Elder Gu has a request, I agree. I wonder what this Sect Master needs to do?"

In the quiet room, Gu He slowly spoke, his voice steady and firm: "Master Yun, there is no need for you to take any action at this moment. I came here simply to get a definite answer from you. Now that you have agreed, my chances of success are a little better. In the next few months, you can just wait for my news."

"Swallowing the strange fire is no easy task, its difficulty is beyond imagination. I must be extremely well prepared and cannot afford to be careless in the slightest. In addition to your support and cooperation, Sect Master Yun, I also plan to gather some old friends I haven't seen in a while. They are all reliable people who can lend a hand in this matter. In addition, refining the necessary elixirs to consume when swallowing the strange fire is also a crucial step. Every step, every detail, is related to the ultimate success or failure, and no slackness is allowed..."

Gu He's words flowed like a gurgling stream, his words sincere and moving, as if he were recounting a solemn mission, or perhaps even laying out his most important final wish. Meanwhile, Yun Yun, beside him, simply lowered her head and focused on the documents at hand, her expression calm and focused. Only when Gu He entered the room did she glance up, then immersed herself in her work again.

Xiao Yan sat calmly in the tub. His entire body seemed to be caressed by flames, a vibrant crimson glow as steam rose from him. Within the tub, the medicinal liquid, originally a vibrant emerald green, gradually faded with the passage of time, becoming clear and translucent as Xiao Yan slowly absorbed the medicinal power.

When the entire bucket of liquid medicine finally turned clear and transparent, as if cleansed of all impurities and with no trace of medicinal power left, Xiao Yan slowly awoke from his cultivation. "Huh..." Xiao Yan exhaled slightly, his eyes gleaming with unconcealable excitement as he spoke aloud, "Master, Second Master, I have successfully broken through to the fourth stage of Dou Qi!"

Yao Chen and Zhong Li, standing nearby, smiled with relief upon hearing this. Yao Chen couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke his beard, his eyes filled with approval as he said with a smile, "Not bad! If you can maintain this kind of perseverance and purity, then within the next two and a half months, you'll definitely be able to successfully reach the fifth level of Dou Qi!"

As night fell and all was silent, Xiao Yan turned to Yao Chen expectantly, his eyes gleaming with a longing for the unknown. "Master, today's mission is complete. Before we go to sleep, please tell me more about the Strange Fires on the Strange Fire List." His voice was a mixture of coquettishness and pleading.

The two masters smiled knowingly. Yao Chen was delighted by Xiao Yan's endless curiosity about the world of cultivation.

It can be seen that Xiao Yan is curious about the world of cultivation, and Zhongli also expressed great interest in such a magical list as the Strange Fire List.

"Teacher, please satisfy my curiosity and tell me who the top five strange fires on the strange fire list are and why they are so famous?" Xiao Yan blinked his eyes with anticipation.

During the day, when Xiao Yan was practicing in the medicinal bath, Yao Chen expanded his introduction to the various types of strange fire on the Strange Fire List, starting from the 23rd ranked Xuanhuang Flame to the 6th ranked Bahuang Pomie Flame.

Yao Chen gently stroked his beard, a gleam in his eyes as he began to narrate, "Ranked fifth on this list of unusual fires is an extremely special entity—the Flame of Life. This fire is truly extraordinary, imbued with a rich life force, as if it were nature's most generous gift. Legend has it that simply by placing medicinal herb seeds into its embrace, they will germinate and grow instantly, as if endowed with the speed of life. With this Flame of Life, the pain of searching for medicinal herbs becomes a thing of the past. As long as you have enough seeds, the herbs you desire will be endlessly available. It's truly miraculous and breathtaking."

Yao Chen paused at this point, a profound glint in his eyes. "Furthermore, this Flame of Life has a reputation as the 'Fire of Longevity.' Those who possess it will live so long that even those renowned longevity-loving magical beasts cannot even begin to compare. However, as no gold is pure, no fire is perfect. While this Flame of Life is a virtue, it also has its shortcomings. Its performance in battle isn't as dazzling as other exotic fires, and its boost to combat power is relatively limited."

Xiao Yan listened with rapt interest, his eyes gleaming with infinite longing for the unknown world. He knew that every flame on the list of strange fires carried endless stories and legends, waiting for him to explore and conquer.

(End of this chapter)