Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

The inner courtyard, the teachers' quarters where Lin Yao resides.

Lately, two fragrances have been lingering in the air.

First, there's the sweet fragrance of locust blossoms wafting from the old locust tree in the corner of the courtyard; second, there's the warm aroma, mixed with the scent of medicinal herbs, wafting from the pavilion.

The former is what it originally was, while the latter is the taste of the spiritual liquid refined from the Earth Core Tempering Liquid that the spiritual medicine had taken from the Snow Demon Sky Ape.

At this moment, there was some liveliness under the pavilion.

Zi Yan was holding a white porcelain bowl, sipping the pale golden liquid inside, her bright purple eyes curving into crescents.

She didn't let the glistening juice on the rim of the bowl go to waste, licking it clean and embodying the spirit of thrift to the fullest extent.

His serious expression made it seem as if he were engaged in an extremely important battle.

"Lin Yao, the spiritual liquid refined from this 'Earth Core Tempering Liquid' tastes better and better each time. You're really amazing."

Zi Yan licked her lips, handed the empty bowl to Lin Yao, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Could I have another bowl?"

Lin Yao was sitting opposite him, grinding a freshly picked "Dew Grass". Hearing this, he looked up, his fingertips still covered with some light green medicinal powder.

He watched as Zi Yan licked the bowl clean, but she was oblivious to the gold stain on the tip of her nose.

With a mix of helplessness and amusement, she raised her hand, took out a white silk handkerchief, and gently wiped away the grime.

"Drink slowly. Although you are very strong, this Earth Core Tempering Fluid originally contains a lot of energy."

After I refined it, and added some precious ingredients, the energy became even more immense; drinking too much might be too much for me to handle.

Even so, he still picked up the warm silver pot next to him and poured Ziyan another half bowl.

"You can only drink this much today; save the rest for tomorrow to digest."

Ziyan immediately nodded obediently, picked up the bowl, and began to sip her drink again.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the locust tree leaves, falling on the tips of her hair and making her purple hair even brighter.

Looking at her satisfied expression, Lin Yao also felt a sense of satisfaction, like he had fed a little girl.

Just then, a steady footstep sounded outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by a familiar, hearty laugh:

"Xiao Yao, you're quite the rascal, living such a comfortable life every day. What delicious food are you making in the yard?"

Lin Yao looked up and saw Su Qian, dressed in a gray robe, walking in slowly with a gentle smile on her face.

Upon seeing Su Qian, Zi Yan immediately raised the white porcelain bowl in her hand and exclaimed as if presenting a treasure:

"Old man, you must try this. Lin Yao has improved it many times. It's super delicious."

Su Qian's gaze fell on the pale golden liquid in the bowl, and with a twitch of his nose, he could smell the pure essence of the Earth Core Tempering Liquid within.

I was somewhat surprised.

Ordinary people use the Earth Core Tempering Fluid to refine it directly, focusing on improving their strength first, while everything else is secondary.

I never expected Lin Yao could refine it into such a palatable drink while retaining its energy. This is perfect for Zi Yan's taste.

This little guy must be having so much fun lately that he doesn't want to leave. Lin Yao hasn't forgotten his instructions, he's really thoughtful.

Thinking this, Su Qian looked at Lin Yao, her eyes filled with relief:

"Xiao Yao, thank you for your trouble. I just didn't expect you to use your alchemy skills in everyday life. You can even make such exquisite spiritual liquid from the Earth Core Tempering Fluid."

Lin Yao stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and handed over a new white porcelain bowl with a smile. He then poured half a bowl of body-tempering liquid from the silver pot.

"If the Grand Elder doesn't mind, please try some."

Su Qian did not refuse and took the bowl, taking a small sip.

The first taste is a light, sweet flavor, followed by a warm, mellow energy that slides down the throat and into the stomach, slowly spreading out.

It lacked the burning sensation often associated with body-quenching fluids, instead possessing a gentle warmth reminiscent of a spring stream.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, followed by admiration:

"Good. As expected of a fifth-grade alchemist capable of refining the Spirit-Conquering Pill, you've shown your true skill in the details."

"You flatter me, Elder."

Lin Yao said softly.

"Although I have achieved some success, I am also aware that I still have many shortcomings in the art of alchemy."

"You are not arrogant or impatient; such a temperament is rare."

Su Qian stroked his beard, about to say something more, when Zi Yan suddenly interrupted.

She shook the empty bowl in her hand, her tone tinged with smugness:

"Old man, you don't know, Lin Yao can also cook a lot of delicious food."

The "Spirit Fruit Cake" and the desserts made with "Ice Lotus Juice" last time were both incredibly delicious.

"Oh? It seems that Ziyan has been enjoying quite a few good meals with Lin boy lately."

Su Qian was amused by Zi Yan's appearance, and her gaze towards Lin Yao softened even more.

The three sat around the pavilion, chatting away. The fragrance of locust blossoms mingled with the warm scent of the body-tempering liquid, creating a particularly harmonious atmosphere.

Only after tasting the spiritual liquid did Su Qian put down the porcelain bowl in his hand and say seriously:

"Young Lin, I came here today not only to drop by and see you all, but also to fulfill my promise to you and bring you a gift."

After saying that, he took out an ancient scroll from his storage ring and handed it to Lin Yao.

The scroll surface is embroidered with faint five-element patterns, and it feels slightly cool to the touch, as if it were made from some kind of animal hide.

Lin Yao took the scroll, and as soon as his fingertips touched the patterns on it, he felt a deep, concentrated energy fluctuation.

"I went to the cultivation technique pavilion a few days ago and learned that you chose the Five Elements Technique as your main cultivation technique, so I specially asked someone to find this scroll of the Five Elements Body Tempering Technique from the academy's collection."

Su Qian explained.

"This is a low-level Earth-rank body-refining combat technique, which can complement your 'Five Elements Technique' perfectly. Take a look and see if it suits your needs."

Lin Yao unfurled the scroll, revealing five large characters written in ancient seal script: "Five Elements Body Forging Technique." Below, the cultivation method for combat techniques was recorded in detail.

He quickly scanned a few lines, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

As expected, it shares the same "Five Elements" as the Five Elements Technique. Although they were not created by the same powerful figure, there are indeed commonalities between them.

There is a certain degree of compatibility.

"Thank you, Elder."

After realizing the immense benefits this body-tempering technique would bring him, Lin Yao did not refuse. He put away the scroll and solemnly bowed to Su Qian.

"This gift is far too precious to me."

"You don't need to thank me."

Su Qian waved his hand, turned his gaze to Zi Yan who was listening obediently to him, and his tone became more instructive.

"You just need to take good care of Ziyan. I saw her just now, and her breathing is more stable than before. I think the pills and body-tempering liquid you made for her are working."

At this point, Su Qian's eyes became slightly unfocused, and she couldn't help but recall the scene when she first met Zi Yan.

At that time, she was just a little girl wearing a tattered animal skin, with messy purple hair and a wary look in her eyes.

It hides from people like a frightened little animal.

Over the years, although he has tried his best to take care of her, Zi Yan is lively and has no playmates of the same age because of her strong abilities, so she rarely smiles.

But ever since she met Lin Yao, this girl has not only been willing to stay obediently in the inner courtyard, but she has also smiled more often, and her aura has become much stronger.

It seems I've grown quite a bit, which puts my mind at ease.

"Xiao Yao, now I finally realize that Zi Yan's growth requires a tremendous amount of energy."

Su Qian said slowly.

"In the past, she used to rely on her powerful spatial talent to always run to the medicine warehouse and the alchemy warehouse to take some medicine and pills as snacks."

I initially thought she was just greedy.

Looking back now, perhaps it was her body's instinct to crave energy.

And you are an alchemist, which happens to meet her needs; perhaps this is fate.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao's gaze towards Zi Yan softened somewhat:

"Don't worry, Elder, I will take good care of Ziyan, just like I would take care of my own sister."

"Who needs you to take care of them?"

Zi Yan suddenly stepped forward, grabbed Lin Yao's arm and shook it, then patted her chest, exclaiming with boundless pride.

"Once I'm stronger, I'll be able to protect you. I can beat those who want to hurt you with a single punch. Of course, I don't need any reward, just that you cook delicious food for me."

Watching the two of them talk, Su Qian burst into laughter at Zi Yan's bold statement and her earnest request that followed.

"Okay. Okay, seeing that you two get along so well makes me feel relieved. Also, I'm waiting for Xiao Ziyan. Grow up quickly and have the strength to protect Xiao Yao."

After chatting for a while longer, Su Qian glanced at the sky and got up to say goodbye.

"I still have a lot of things to take care of in the hospital, so I won't stay any longer."

"You two should be careful while you cultivate in the courtyard. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, come to me anytime."

Lin Yao escorted Su Qian to the courtyard gate, watching his figure disappear at the end of the path before turning back into the courtyard.

As soon as I entered the pavilion, I saw Zi Yan holding the last half bowl of body-tempering liquid, sipping it slowly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

It's obvious that I drank too quickly just now, and the energy has started circulating in my body.

"Drink slowly, don't rush."

Lin Yao walked over and gently patted her back to help her catch her breath.

After Zi Yan finished the last sip, she put down the bowl, yawned slightly, and her eyes became somewhat unfocused.

"Lin Yao, I feel a little sleepy... the energy in my body is running around randomly."

Lin Yao immediately channeled his spiritual power into Zi Yan's body.

A gentle, golden energy was flowing slowly through her meridians, showing no signs of disorder; it simply needed time to be digested.

He breathed a sigh of relief and said softly:

"Then go to your room and get some sleep. I'll stay here and protect you; no one will disturb you."

Zi Yan nodded, letting Lin Yao help her into the room and lie down on the soft bed.

Not long after, she fell into a deep sleep, a satisfied smile on her lips.

Lin Yao covered her with a thin blanket, then quietly retreated to the corridor outside the room and took out the scroll of "Five Elements Body Forging Technique".

He sat on the stone bench by the corridor and began to study carefully, taking advantage of the afterglow of the setting sun.

The scroll records that the "Five Elements Body Forging Technique" is divided into five stages according to the five elements: Earth Technique, Water Technique, Wood Technique, Metal Technique, and Fire Technique.

Earth represents stability and inclusiveness, and is the most gentle and prudent of the five elements. Therefore, cultivation should begin with the Earth element to lay a solid foundation for the physical body.

Water, being the element of fluidity and gentleness, can sustain the steady power of Earth, while also making the physical body more resilient.

The wood element grows expansively, and although it lacks a violent impact, it plays a crucial role in connecting the preceding and following stages, allowing the physical body to gradually adapt to the subsequent, more intense tempering.

The ruthless and sharp nature of the master marks the beginning of a qualitative change in the physical body, giving it a hardness and sharpness similar to metal.

Fire represents intense heat and rising energy, possessing the strongest explosive power and the most ferocious nature among the five elements. Once cultivated, it allows the physical body to withstand the scorching heat of the strange fire.

This coincides with the characteristic of "the strongest different fire" on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Perhaps the person who created this fighting technique also studied strange fires, or was even a possessor of strange fires."

Lin Yao muttered to himself, his fingertips tracing the "Fire Technique" inscription on the scroll, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

In addition, the scroll also indicates that each stage of cultivation requires the assistance of rare and precious treasures, magic cores, or the essence of magical beasts of the corresponding attributes.

Moreover, body-refining combat techniques are inherently more difficult to cultivate than combat-type or movement-type combat techniques.

Even if it is only a low-level Earth Rank, the pain of its tempering process is far beyond that of ordinary combat skills.

For an ordinary force, gathering all the resources needed for cultivation would likely require an all-out effort, and might even result in serious injury.

But these were not difficult tasks for Lin Yao.

He is not only a fifth-grade alchemist who can exchange pills for various resources, but also a person who can quickly master the secrets of body refinement with his talent.

This "Five Elements Body Forging Technique" seems to have been tailor-made for him.

……

As the sun gradually set, night began to fall over the inner courtyard.

Lin Yao put away the scroll and looked up at the room. Zi Yan's breathing was still steady, and she was obviously still asleep.

He got up, walked to the corner of the courtyard, took out the alchemy furnace, and began to refine some pills suitable for Zi Yan to digest energy.

The fire in the furnace lit up, illuminating his focused profile, and the air was filled with the delicate fragrance of medicinal pills.

For the next three days, Lin Yao took care of the sleeping Zi Yan while preparing to cultivate the "Five Elements Body Forging Technique".

He used three of his own refined Spirit Pills to exchange for a "Dragon Root" from an elder who was in charge of the medicine storehouse.

This is a rare earth-elemental treasure, perfect for cultivating earth-based techniques.

On the day he obtained the Earth Dragon Root, Lin Yao went to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, chose a quiet cultivation room, and began to refine the Earth Dragon Root.

Immediately, following the incantation of the "Five Elements Body Forging Technique," he guided the earth element energy into his physical body.

The refining process is not easy.

The energy of the earth dragon root is profound and stable.

When it merges into the body, it feels like countless fine sands flowing through the meridians, slowly but firmly tempering every inch of skin and every bone.

He didn't know how much time had passed when the last trace of earth-elemental energy merged into his dantian, and he suddenly opened his eyes.

An even more powerful aura erupted from his body, indicating he was a late-stage Seven-Star Dou Wang.

Moreover, he could clearly feel that his physical body was stronger than before.

Even without using battle aura to protect itself, it can withstand attacks from a Battle King level.

"The earth magic formula is complete."

Lin Yao clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, his eyes filled with joy.

……

In the days that followed, Lin Yao's life became monotonous yet fulfilling.

He would go to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to cultivate every day, and in his spare time he would refine pills or make some energy-rich food for Zi Yan.

Ziyan is also very well-behaved and no longer runs around like before.

She would either follow Lin Yao to cultivate near the Qi Refining Tower, or wait for him to return in the courtyard, and occasionally help him organize medicinal herbs.

Not long after, Lin Yao obtained a sixth-order water-attribute magical beast's magic core from an elder through a pill transaction.

This sixth-order water-attribute magic core was quite good, so Lin Yao used it as the core material for cultivating the Water Technique.

He entered the refining tower again, refined the magic core, and guided the water-attribute energy into his physical body.

The energy of water is fluid and gentle, quite different from the heaviness of earth.

During the refining process, it felt as if a clear spring was flowing through my body.

It not only further tempered the physical body, but also repaired the minor damage left from the previous cultivation of the Earth Technique.

The moment Lin Yao completed his Water Technique training, his Dou Qi broke through once again, reaching the level of an Eight-Star Dou King.

Moreover, this breakthrough was entirely logical and without any sense of superficiality.

The battle qi circulated extremely smoothly within the body, clearly because the physical body and battle qi were now more compatible.

What surprised Lin Yao even more was that after mastering the Water Technique, a strange connection was formed between the Five Elements Body Tempering Technique and the Five Elements Technique.

The steadiness of the Earth Technique and the synergy of the Water Technique allowed his strength to not just increase, but to leap forward.

"This 'Five Elements Body Forging Technique' is indeed suitable for me."

Lin Yao sighed, feeling even more grateful to Elder Su Qian for preparing this fighting technique especially for him.

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