Battle Through the Heavens: The Rock King Emperor's Leisurely Wanderings in the Mortal World

Chapter 4 Strange Fire? The Metamorphosis of a Simp

Nalan Yanran did not immediately achieve her goal, but in her eyes, the outcome was already a foregone conclusion, with only time remaining as the final witness.

She had once considered using Elder Ge Ye's formidable strength as a Seven-Star Grand Dou Master, as well as Liu Ling's status as a disciple of Pill King Gu He, to exert further pressure and force the Xiao family to submit.

After all, under the current circumstances, Xiao Zhan, the strongest fighter in the Xiao family, is only at the initial stage of Great Dou Shi. Moreover, offending Liu Ling is tantamount to making an enemy of Gu He. It should be understood that the consequences of offending a fifth-grade alchemist are far more serious than offending a Dou Huang expert. After all, alchemists are known for their extensive networks; behind a fifth-grade alchemist might stand several Dou Huang experts, or even the powerful forces of an entire sect.

However, she had already keenly sensed Elder Ge Ye's dissatisfaction. Although Liu Ling would help her almost unconditionally, he was ultimately an outsider. The Yunlan Sect didn't have much binding power over Gu He to begin with, let alone Liu Ling, who had almost no vested interests with the Yunlan Sect.

Elder Ge Ye is one of the few people in our own camp, so it's not wise to hurt his feelings too much before he inherits the position of sect leader.

In addition, with the existence of the three-year agreement, she and Xiao Yan would still be nominally engaged during these three years, which would also help her keep other men from pursuing her, both inside and outside the sect.

For example, Liu Ling, she refused many times.

However, all of this was an uncertain choice before Zhongli arrived, and his arrival completely pushed Nalan Yanran's choice to the current outcome.

The three-year agreement was just a whim of Nalan Yanran's. She didn't believe that Xiao Yan, who had spent three years cultivating from a three-star Dou Zhe to a three-stage Dou Qi, would catch up with her, who was very likely to advance to a Great Dou Shi, in the next three years.

"But the existence of Zhongli is indeed an uncertain factor," Nalan Yanran murmured, resting her chin on her hand.

The noise outside the carriage quickly drowned out Nalan Yanran's whispers, but the swaying of the carriage could not compete with Liu Ling's focused and rapid information processing ability.

Liu Ling said smugly, "Yanran, there's no need to pay attention to that Zhongli. In my opinion, Zhongli is just a thug hired by the Xiao family. Since he can condense Dou Qi fire, it means that his cultivation level is only around Dou Ling."

"Elder Ge Ye, do you think so too? But the feeling Zhong Li gave me back then was indeed terrifying." Nalan Yanran didn't completely believe Liu Ling's words, so she asked Ge Ye, the strongest person on this trip.

Ge Ye pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, saying, "What Young Master Liu Ling said should be correct. Zhong Li's strength is definitely stronger than mine. As for his true realm, I think it's probably around the seven or eight-star Dou Ling level. Although his technique of manipulating flames was extremely exquisite, and I was somewhat shocked for a moment, upon closer reflection, it was more of a visual impact and an unexpected increase in temperature around me. There was no real harm done. I suppose he was also wary of our powerful Yunlan Sect."

"Aww~~~" Nalan Yanran nodded as if she understood, but after a moment, her brows furrowed again. "Then what is this God of Fire he's talking about? And who is Morax?"

When Liu Ling witnessed his viewpoint winning Nalan Yanran's approval, his heart soared to the clouds. Speaking of flames, as a highly accomplished disciple of the Pill King, he believed he possessed unique insights and authority on this topic.

"Yanran, you don't know this. We alchemists are all experts in playing with fire. Speaking of the God of Flames... emmmm, I heard my teacher say that in the Dou Qi Continent, there is a type of fire called the king of flames, the god of flames. That is the Strange Fire. As the saying goes, when the Strange Fire appears, all other fires submit. The God of Flames naturally refers to the Strange Fire."

Liu Ling's words flowed like a river, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck all three of them, and they realized a crucial piece of information.

"According to you, Zhongli subdued a strange fire?" Although Nalan Yanran was not an alchemist, she had learned about strange fires, such legendary and wondrous things, from the Yunlan Sect's library.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ling's expression froze for a moment, then changed from stunned to overjoyed.

A few days ago, his teacher Guhe was thinking of taking him to find a kind of beast fire to be his first flame. If he hadn't accompanied Nalan Yanran to break off the engagement, he would most likely already possess some kind of beast fire.

"But what if I could possess a different kind of flame!" Overjoyed, Liu Ling unconsciously bit his fingers. He dared not imagine what it would be like if he could snatch that flame from Zhong Li.

The number one alchemist in the Gama Empire.

The Yunlan Sect's dedicated cultivation and emphasis.

All of my teacher's connections.

The Yunlan Sect might even break its feudal and corrupt rules because of him, forcibly binding him to the sect through marriage.

Since Sect Master Yunyun dotes on Nalan Yanran so much, she naturally doesn't want Yanran to become another victim of this sect rule after her.

The old sect leader of Yunshan would certainly be willing to accept a grand-disciple whose potential is destined to surpass that of Guhe as a son-in-law.

After all, surpassing the teacher means becoming a seventh-grade alchemist. Even a Dou Zong would treat a seventh-grade alchemist with great respect. Perhaps I could even become a benefactor to the old sect master!

Liu Ling's thoughts became increasingly idyllic, and he gradually forgot that he was still in the real world.

Nalan Yanran rolled her eyes as usual, after all, she felt embarrassed by Liu Ling's unfounded fantasies, and helplessly shook her head and rubbed her forehead.

"How could I have brought such a disgraceful thing out? Next time, even if he kneels down in front of me and begs, I will never take him out again."

When Liu Ling came to her senses, she naturally took in all of Nalan Yanran's little actions.

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In the past, he probably would have started apologizing mindlessly, even though he didn't know why he was apologizing or what he had done wrong.

But Liu Ling is not the same person she used to be!

He glanced at Nalan Yanran sideways, then turned his head away with an arrogant expression.

"Once I obtain Zhongli's Strange Fire with my teacher's help, I will become a benefactor to Yunshan, the former sect master of Yunlan Sect. You, the little young sect master, will just have to wait obediently for the old sect master's bestowal of marriage, hehehe."

Liu Ling's heart grew increasingly anxious and burning with desire. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't reveal his purpose for the time being, he would have loved to jump off the carriage and transform his fighting spirit into a horse to gallop back to Yunlan Sect at top speed.

Nalan Yanran didn't ask any more questions. After all, the fact that Zhongli possessed a different kind of fire was already explosive enough. As for the God of Contracts, Morax...

Having spent her childhood immersed in the library, she had never even heard of the Mora family in the Gama Empire. Moreover, the Dou Qi Continent didn't have many words related to "gods." Nalan Yanran had only seen a ranking system in ancient times on an ancient parchment scroll, where there was a Dou Shen Di above Dou Di. However, Nalan Yanran found that parchment scroll in the light novel section, so she treated it as mere entertainment.

"This strange fire is indeed a rare treasure that even the Yunlan Sect dares not underestimate. Such a marvel should not be given to the Xiao family!"

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(End of this chapter)