Breaking the Masked Man

That frenzied display even generated ripples of energy within his meridians. An ordinary martial artist would surely be unable to withstand such a massive energy impact and suffer a backlash from the medicinal effects.

Yao Yan didn't feel much pressure, and his expression didn't change at all. He let the energy be released in his body, as it wasn't enough to put much pressure on him. More than that, he was curious about the medicinal properties of the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. The highest grade Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill was comparable to a peak fifth-grade pill. It was also a very special kind of pill among many pills, and it would produce different special effects depending on the flame used to refine the pill.

In the original novel, the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill that Xiao Yan refined was made with the help of two different flames, so the medicinal power of the pill was biased towards the attributes of the two different flames.

The Three-Patterned Azure Spirit Pill he refined was made using the essence, energy, and spirit fire within his body. Its effects seemed even more interesting, as it could strengthen essence, energy, and spirit, giving the soul a tingling sensation. This made Yao Yan suddenly think of something: could he use the essence, energy, and spirit fire to temper and strengthen his body?

He remembered that the cultivation of spiritual energy in the vast world involved a process called "Three Minor Difficulties"...

The moment the thought arose, Yao Yan extinguished it, for it was an extremely suicidal act. The three fires of essence, energy, and spirit were fueled by essence, energy, and spirit; if not handled properly, they could really kill oneself.

Think of this.

Yao Yan put away those 'wild ideas'. He was very calm and knew that his current level was not suitable for considering these issues. Compared to these, patient cultivation was what he should do. He then calmed down and summoned the Illusionary Golden Fire to begin refining the medicinal power of the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.

Time passes little by little.

As the medicinal power was refined, Yao Yan's entire body was completely covered by golden light, forming an object similar to a gauze garment that surrounded him. Moreover, it was constantly twisting and solidifying, seemingly transforming into something tangible.

Yao Yan had no time to observe the changes on his body surface; his attention was entirely focused on his dantian, where the golden ocean of fighting spirit vortex was completely filled. At this moment, it was being compressed and transformed into a solid as his cultivation technique was activated.

This is also a necessary process for a Dou Shi to advance to a Da Dou Shi. Countless people on the Dou Qi Continent will be stuck at this stage, just like a Dou Ling advancing to a Dou Wang. These two bottlenecks are enough to stop 90% of the people in the world.

However, the former tests one's family wealth, and anyone with a strong family background can easily break through it. The latter, on the other hand, tests one's talent and accumulated experience.

Fortunately, both medicine and words were readily available. As the medicinal power of the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill was fully released, a crystal condensed in the center of the golden ocean. As soon as it appeared, it began to devour the surrounding battle qi, like a gluttonous beast, accepting everything without hesitation. In a short time, it absorbed all of the golden ocean, eventually transforming into a golden rhombus-shaped crystal that shimmered with dazzling light.

The instant it condensed, Yao Yan's battle aura robe also solidified completely, transforming into a golden armor that adhered to his body. His aura surged dramatically, creating a gust of wind in the alchemy room.

After a while.

Yao Yan opened his eyes, golden flames gleaming in his pupils. He lowered his head, clenched his fist, and felt the battle qi within his body, which was dozens of times stronger. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he whispered, "A one-star Grand Dou Master, not bad."

He immediately closed his eyes again to regulate his breathing, calm his boiling fighting spirit, and stabilize his current realm. He was not happy about this small breakthrough, because Yao Yan had always known what his goal was.

About half an hour later.

As Yao Yan's swollen aura subsided, he calmly looked at the medicine cauldron, rekindled it with the Illusory Gold Flame, and took out the necessary medicinal herbs, throwing them back into the alchemy process...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 58 Unblocking

The scorching sun blazed down from the sky, burning the earth.

However, the heat did not affect the interior of the auction house. As the largest auction house in Rock City, the surrounding environment was naturally taken into account when the house was built. Therefore, in order to provide the best service to their distinguished guests, the Mittel family spared no expense, using the magic cores of dozens of ice-type magical beasts to inscribe magic patterns in every corner of the house, thereby insulating them against the high temperature from the outside.

Inside the cool house.

Yao Yan went into seclusion to refine elixirs.

Cai Die gradually became listless, gazing out the window every day with her chin propped up, her beautiful dark blue snake tail swaying gently. Every now and then she would purse her lips and mutter a few words, then glance at the tightly closed alchemy room, hoping that Yao Yan would come out from inside.

Without Yao Yan by her side, she didn't know what to do for a moment.

She wanted to go out and see the world, but she didn't dare. The day she came out of the waterwheel, she was surrounded by a group of humans. Their eyes, which looked at her like she was a piece of merchandise, left her with a psychological trauma. She didn't understand why humans were like that. It seemed like they all wanted to capture her and take her back as a slave.

The young master doesn't seem to like my tail, but he doesn't seem to like it... Thinking of this, Cai Die felt a tightness in her chest, and she couldn't help but look at her beautiful and enchanting snake tail, comparing it to human legs.

After a while.

Unwilling to admit defeat, she muttered to herself, "Hmph, my tail is no less capable than human legs. What they can do, I can do too, and I can do it even better!"

Ling'er lay lazily beside Cai Die, completely ignoring her mutterings. She occasionally swayed her loose fox tail, exuding a sense of languor. For her, who possessed almost infinite life, waiting quietly was not a boring thing.

There was a time when a single night's sleep could span hundreds of years...

"Kaka~"

Suddenly, the tightly closed alchemy room slowly opened.

Upon hearing the commotion, the colorful butterfly immediately stood up. Her previously dull eyes brightened instantly. She cupped her hands in front of her, swayed her slender waist, and slithered her snake tail as she quickly approached the door of the alchemy room. As a stone door slowly opened, a familiar figure came into her sight.

Compared to his energetic self half a month ago, Yao Yan now looked noticeably tired. Refining pills day and night, especially top-grade fifth-rank pills, had taken a heavy toll on him, particularly on his mental energy.

"Sir, are you okay?"

Cai Die approached, a hint of worry in her eyes, and said somewhat nervously.

"嘤嘤~"

Ling'er leaped up and skillfully perched on Yao Yan's shoulder, blinking her bright green eyes. She nuzzled Yao Yan's cheek affectionately and called out. This little ingrate was clearly not worried about Yao Yan's condition; she was only concerned about food.

After all, Yao Yan had been without food during her seclusion.

Yao Yan looked at the little one on her shoulder, rubbed her head affectionately, handed her a bottle of herbal essence, and then looked at Cai Die and said with a light smile, "It's nothing, just a little tired, she'll be fine after a rest."

As he spoke, he took out a bottle of pills from his storage ring and handed it over.

"Eat it."

This is the Water Cleansing Pill he refined, a peak fifth-grade pill that can clear some abnormal conditions in the body. Its effects are gentle, and it belongs to the water attribute, which matches the attributes of the colorful butterfly and will not put too much burden on her body.

Cai Die clearly trusted Yao Yan completely. Upon hearing this, she took the pill, glanced at it curiously, and then swallowed it in one gulp. It melted instantly in her mouth, and a warm and comfortable sensation swept over her entire body, causing her to involuntarily close her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but let out a sweet moan.

"Oh my god..." Yao Yan took a deep breath and quickly calmed himself down. He had to admit that the allure of the Medusa Queen's clan to men was terrifying. Even a casual revelation of their charm was enough to make one's blood boil.

Yao Yan suppressed his agitated emotions, covered Cai Die's entire body with his soul power, and sensed the changes in her body to divert his attention.

As the medicinal power of the Water Cleansing Pill was gently released, the sealed power within her body began to gradually recover. At the same time, the sleeping Purple Nether Serpent opened its cold snake eyes, and the power it recovered was even more terrifying. A powerful soul force erupted from its body, dispersing the soul force that Yao Yan had covered her with.

"Boom~"

The powerful aura belonging to a Seven-Star Dou Huang erupted from Cai Die's body, her pale purple Dou Qi covering her entire body, and a pillar of light shot into the sky.

"Brush~"

Purple battle aura wings emerged from the butterfly's back. She slowly opened her eyes, and her originally bright peach blossom eyes turned cold and arrogant as she stared indifferently at Yao Yan, like a queen on a high and mighty throne.

Yao Yan even felt as if she had seen Queen Medusa; the two sisters' figures seemed to overlap at that moment.

It's out of control?!

Yao Yan looked at Cai Die's state and felt a little puzzled. According to his speculation, Cai Die should not be like this. Soon he realized that something was wrong because there was a slight curve at the corner of Cai Die's mouth. Obviously, she had not lost control, but was just being mischievous after regaining her memories.

He said irritably, "Once you've recovered, hurry up and control the situation. You've made such a commotion that the powerful figures in Yan City will be alerted!"

"Young master, how did you figure it out? I should have acted very well..."

Seeing through Yao Yan's disguise, the cold arrogance in Cai Die's eyes vanished, replaced by her usual bright and gentle demeanor. She stuck out her tongue at Yao Yan, revealing a cute and sweet smile, and asked curiously. At the same time, her aura quickly subsided, and she returned to normal in no time.

She tilted her head slightly, which was tied in pigtails, and looked at Yao Yan expectantly. She had been very serious about imitating her sister's appearance when she was impersonating her. In the past, no one in the Snake-People's Palace could tell that she was impersonating her sister.

"You can't even hold back your smile anymore, what are you pretending for!"

Yao Yan tapped Cai Die on the head and continued, "Hurry up and continue refining the medicinal power. Take this opportunity to refine the remaining spatial energy in your body as well; it might be beneficial to you."

"Oh~"

Even after regaining her strength, Cai Die remained obedient, her smile even brighter and more captivating. Her eyes sparkled with an indescribable charm. She smiled and responded, then sat cross-legged to continue refining the medicinal power.

Yao Yan glanced at her a few times, and only after confirming that she was completely alright did she turn around and leave the room to wipe Cai Die's bottom.

The auction house was bustling with activity at the moment.

……

As the butterfly was unsealed, the powerful aura belonging to a Seven-Star Dou Huang instantly alarmed all the powerful figures in Yan City. All the powerful figures above the Great Dou Shi looked towards the auction house, curious about who this unfamiliar Dou Huang aura belonged to. The city lord of Yan City even flew directly to the sky above the auction house, staring in shock at the place where the aura disappeared, not daring to move for a long time.

As the city lord of Yan City, he naturally had to be responsible for the safety of Yan City. However, this aura had clearly reached the level of a Dou Huang, and it was terrifyingly strong. He really didn't know what to do for a moment.

“Lord Shi, there is no need to worry. This is an aura that was accidentally released by a friend of the Ice Emperor. It was not intentional.”

The auction house's middle-aged manager walked out of the gate and explained to the city lord high in the sky.

The city lord's eyes flashed as he looked at the auction house manager of the Mittel family and tentatively asked, "Ice Emperor? Could it be that His Majesty the Ice Emperor is also here? May I pay him a visit?"

"Do not have time."

A detached voice rang out from the auction house, clearly reaching the ears of City Lord Shi, causing his expression to stiffen instantly. He then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the auction house before turning and leaving.

Facing the Ice Emperor, one of the top ten strongest warriors of the Gama Empire, he really didn't dare to show any disrespect. Even though he had the backing of the Gama Empire's royal family, it was useless, because the opponent's record was genuine. Not long ago, at the tournament of the strongest warriors held by the Gama Empire and the Izumo Empire, the opponent fought a Dou Huang and a Dou Wang alone, and the two sides fought to a draw, which amazed the audience.

However, with the other party present, he didn't need to care too much about the mysterious Dou Huang powerhouse. He only needed to pass on the information, and the royal family would take care of it.

now.

Inside the auction house.

Hai Bodong looked at Yao Yan and chuckled, "It seems everything is going smoothly."

"It's alright, this is the reward I promised you."

Yao Yan nodded and handed over the freshly made, peak-grade fifth-rank Qi-Nourishing Pill.

Hai Bodong looked at the pills handed to him, a hint of excitement in his eyes. No one could remain calm in the face of a breakthrough in strength, especially someone like him who had been stuck at the five-star Dou Huang level for more than ten years. He held the medicine bottle and looked at the medicine bottle, saying in a deep voice, "Thank you! Consider this a favor I owe you. If you need anything, you can come to the Mittel family in the capital to find me!"

He was well aware of the value of a fifth-grade pill, especially one that could help a Douhuang expert break through to the next level. What he had done these past few days was clearly not worth the value of this pill; it was practically a free gift from the other party.

"There's no need to talk about personal feelings between friends. Besides, you've helped me a lot these past few days. If it weren't for your help, I might not have been able to get out of the Tagor Desert so quickly."

Yao Yan shook his head, looked into Hai Bodong's eyes, and said quite seriously.

Hai Bodong was taken aback. He hadn't expected to hear this unfamiliar word again, because he had very few friends in his life. The only one still alive was Teng Shan from the Mittel family. He pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Friend... If you don't mind, young master, Hai Bodong is willing to be your friend!"

"Why make such a fuss about making friends? If nothing unexpected happens, I should stay in the Gama Empire for a few more years. If you want me to refine pills for you, you'd better hurry."