Just then, a profound and inexplicable realization arose from the depths of Lin Yao's heart.

With his eyes gently closed and his aura slowly receding, he had clearly entered a state of enlightenment during this moment of complete relaxation.

At this moment, Queen Medusa sensed the change in the aura of the person beside her and slowly awoke.

He was in such a languid posture because he trusted Lin Yao completely; otherwise, he would have been startled awake.

Looking at the serene appearance of the person beside her and sensing the mysterious aura surrounding him, a hint of surprise flashed in Medusa's gentle eyes.

But he didn't say much.

She nestled quietly in his arms, waiting and protecting him.

Lin Yao's insight lasted for a full two hours.

When Lin Yao opened his eyes again, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his aura quietly rose.

With two faint cracking sounds, his cultivation advanced rapidly, breaking through from a four-star Dou Zong to a five-star Dou Zong.

His soul power also surged simultaneously, becoming even more terrifying, with a greater leap, instantly reaching the peak of the early stage of the Spirit Rank.

"I never expected such a significant improvement!!"

Lin Yao felt the surging power within him, like a vast ocean, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"You've become stronger."

Queen Medusa stretched lazily, shifting to a more comfortable position.

"Just lucky."

Lin Yao felt the warm, soft body in his arms and couldn't help but hug her tighter.

Sensing the infatuation of the person beside her, Queen Medusa's eyes flashed with a hint of smugness.

She would never have done this before.

But now that I have entrusted myself entirely to the person in front of me, I feel a sense of wanting to please them.

Lin Yao looked into his arms, his gaze softening as he looked at his Medusa Queen. His fingertips traced her exquisite face, and a smile appeared on his face.

He then took out an exquisite jade box from his storage ring and carefully opened it.

Inside the jade box lay a purple silk ribbon.

The workmanship is exquisite and delicate, and a faint medicinal fragrance lingers on the silk threads.

This was made by Lin Yao himself, using materials he personally selected and crafted with the skills of an alchemist. Wearing it can calm the mind and nourish the soul.

"This is for you, my Queen."

Lin Yao spoke gently as he handed the hairband to Medusa.

"You rascal, I wonder how many little girls you've fooled with this trick."

Queen Medusa took the jade box, making a sarcastic remark, but her eyes were actually sparkling.

Looking at the exquisite purple silk hair ribbon, her beautiful eyes instantly filled with warmth, and her heart softened.

Without hesitation, she gently removed the hair ornament from her head, handed the purple silk ribbon to Lin Yao, tilted her head slightly, and spoke softly:

"Help me put it on."

Lin Yao chuckled softly, raised his hand and gently tied up her long hair. The purple hair ribbon accentuated her snow-white skin, adding a touch of gentleness and charm to her stunning beauty.

After getting ready, the two smiled at each other, held hands, and slowly walked out of the room.

Outside the room, Zi Yan, Qing Yue, and Xiao Cai were already waiting.

Qingyue sat cross-legged, but her eyes were unfocused, her mind elsewhere, and her cheeks were always flushed with a faint blush, clearly indicating that she had already guessed what was happening inside the barrier.

Xiao Cai was curled up on Qing Yue's lap, fast asleep, her little face pink and adorable.

Zi Yan listlessly munched on the pills, her big, round eyes glancing curiously toward the barrier every now and then.

Seeing Lin Yao and Medusa walk out hand in hand, Qingyue and Ziyan's eyes lit up.

Qingyue's heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks instantly became even hotter. She quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet the eyes of the two of them, feeling both shy and envious.

Zi Yan immediately skipped over, swallowed the pill in her mouth, tilted her little head, curiously looked at the two of them, and asked in a clear voice:

"Brother Lin Yao, Sister Medusa, who won your fight?"

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa's cheeks flushed instantly, and her gaze shifted slightly.

She wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground, and immediately glared at Lin Yao, signaling him to quickly come to her rescue.

Lin Yao smiled helplessly, naturally knowing that this little girl was pure-hearted and able to perceive the good and evil in others.

At the same time, there is a hint of cunning beneath the innocence.

He immediately reached out a finger and gently flicked Zi Yan's forehead, pointing to the large characters formed by cyan flames on the barrier beside him, and said in a deliberately serious tone:

"Little girl, if you keep acting up like this, all the delicious pills you'll be given as a reward later will be canceled."

Upon hearing that delicious food was involved, Zi Yan's face immediately fell. She quickly grabbed Lin Yao's arm and shook it repeatedly, pitifully begging for mercy.

"Brother Lin Yao, I was wrong, please forgive me..."

As she spoke, she immediately ran to Queen Medusa's side, tugged at her sleeve, and blinked her big, watery eyes:

"Medusa, please plead for me!"

Queen Medusa looked at the mischievous little girl before her, gently stroked her long purple hair, turned to Lin Yao, and spoke softly:

"She's just worried about us; there's no need to be so harsh."

Seeing this, Lin Yao stopped pretending to be serious and nodded gently: "Alright, this won't happen again."

Zi Yan immediately cheered, completely forgetting the little incident from before.

Queen Medusa walked to Qingyue's side, looked at her still flushed cheeks, and couldn't help but chuckle softly. She leaned down and whispered a teasing remark in her ear:

"Little Qingyue, don't be shy."

Upon hearing this, Qingyue exclaimed in surprise, her cheeks instantly turning as red as ripe apples. She stood there awkwardly, blushing shyly.

Just then, Little Cai in Medusa's arms slowly woke up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, sniffed gently with her small nose, tilted her little head to look at Medusa, and said in a childish voice:

"Mother, you seem different from before. You've become warmer and more like a mother."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa's heart softened. She bent down and gently picked up Xiao Cai, revealing an extremely gentle smile on her face, completely different from her usual cold and aloof self.

Lin Yao stepped forward, reached out and gently examined Xiao Cai's soul. His brows furrowed slightly, and a look of seriousness appeared on his face.

He had already realized that Xiao Cai was not simply sleepy, but that her soul had been split in two during the evolutionary secret technique, resulting in a natural deficiency of soul power.

Sleep is simply her instinctive reaction to nourish her soul and reduce energy expenditure.

Seeing Lin Yao's expression, Medusa's beautiful eyes immediately showed a hint of worry, and she quickly asked softly:

"Is there something wrong with Xiao Cai?"

Lin Yao snapped out of his reverie, saw Medusa's worried expression, quickly reached out to smooth her furrowed brows, and smiled gently:

"Don't worry, I have a way to solve this, I just need a few things."

He already had a plan in mind: the strange fire, the Sea Heart Flame, which he had previously seized from Han Feng, as well as a large number of rare pill formulas.

After some research, it is possible to make up for such a deficiency in one's soul.

Thinking of this, Lin Yao's palm twitched slightly, and two balls of flame quietly appeared.

A pale blue flame burned fiercely, agile and unpredictable, with a violent temperature; it was the Sea Heart Flame that Han Feng relied on throughout his life.

Another deep blue flame, scorching and domineering, surrounded by lotus shadows, was the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame that he had already mastered.

Two strange flames floated quietly in his palm, echoing each other yet not interfering with one another, radiating a terrifying power that made even battle qi tremble.

……

The Gama Empire, the Gama Holy City, atop the Imperial Tower.

Jia Xingtian stood atop the tower with his hands behind his back, gazing intently towards the northwest, his expression profound.

"Grandpa, that Yan Xiao is Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran's ex-fiancé."

Yao Ye walked lightly behind him, bowed, and reported the information she had gathered.

At the same time, a hint of disbelief was also visible on his face.

It turns out that Yan Xiao, the alchemist who has become famous in the capital recently, is none other than Xiao Yan, who was jilted by Nalan Yanran and made a three-year promise with her.

"Xiao Yan? That little brat from the Nalan family, the one whose engagement was called off. I remember he lost his Dou Qi and had already reached the third stage of Dou Qi, didn't he?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Xingtian was shocked.

He never expected that the good-for-nothing boy who was once a laughingstock would not only regain his talent but also make rapid progress.

In just three years, he has become a Grand Dou Master and a Rank 3 Alchemist, his talent is terrifying to the extreme.

"It was indeed unexpected. However, since Xiao Yan has recovered his talent, given his previous performance, reaching the Dou Huang realm is a sure thing."

Given Xiao Yan's relationship with the Yunlan Sect, our royal family should do everything in its power to protect him, win him over, and establish a connection with this genius with immense potential.

Yao Ye Dao.

"We could even consider a marriage alliance, while simultaneously promoting elders of the Xiao family to support their three-year agreement."

As she spoke, Yao Ye's face flushed slightly.

After a moment's thought, Jia Xingtian nodded in agreement.

Less than a day later, a secret order was issued from the capital.

The transfer of the city lord of Wutan City to Xiao Zhan, with Xiao Zhan directly assuming the new position, demonstrates the Gama royal family's strong goodwill towards Xiao Yan.

……

Meanwhile, on the hillside outside the holy city of Gama.

Xiao Yan, dressed in a black alchemist's robe, stood before the fiery red cauldron, his expression extremely focused.

Under the strict tutelage of the old master, he carefully manipulated the Wind Fury Dragon Flame to refine the elixir.

Before long, a rich fragrance of pills filled the air, and a blue-green pill flew out of the cauldron and landed steadily in Xiao Yan's palm.

"A fourth-grade pill, the Qi Gathering Powder, is complete!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed, and his face showed undisguised excitement.

The old alchemist's voice rang out, commenting on the minor mistakes in Xiao Yan's alchemy, and then solemnly praising him, officially announcing that Xiao Yan had been promoted to a fourth-grade alchemist.

Xiao Yan clenched his fists, his longing for Xun'er in the distance intensified, and he secretly made a vow.

I must shine brightly during the three-year agreement, become strong enough to be worthy of Xun'er.

……

Inside the Alchemy Hall of the Serpent People's Holy City.

Lin Yao closed his eyes slightly, his face calm and serene, completely absorbed in the moment.

A faint, pale blue flame aura surrounded him; it was the oppressive force emanating from the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, which he had long since completely mastered.

In front of Lin Yao floated an ancient and unadorned tattered scroll.

The scroll is mottled with patterns and yellowed with age, carrying an ancient aura that has been accumulated over the years.

It is the Burning Technique that most transmigrators seek upon arriving in the Dou Qi Continent.

Although this is only a fragment, it is still extremely valuable.

Lin Yao's mind was completely absorbed in this incomplete scroll of the Burning Technique.

Slowly trace the mysterious and obscure patterns on the tattered scroll, and feel a faint resonance with the ancient energy emanating from it.

His brows furrowed slightly at times and relaxed at others; in his deep eyes, a hint of enlightenment would flash, and a trace of contemplation would pass by.

In the entire world, only this incomplete scroll, containing the supreme art of fire refining, remains.

He wasn't simply flipping through and studying the text; rather, he was using his own spiritual power to analyze, bit by bit, the supreme mysteries contained within the incomplete Burning Manual.

They were searching for the origin of this peerless technique that could devour, fuse, and evolve different flames.

The profoundness of the Burning Technique far surpasses any other cultivation method on the Dou Qi Continent.

Even though it is a fragment, the profound truths it contains are enough to make Lin Yao devote countless hours to studying it.

While engrossed in studying the incomplete Burning Technique, Lin Yao did not forget another crucial matter: to completely absorb the Sea Heart Flame he had seized from Han Feng's body.

Previously, in his confrontation with Han Feng, Lin Yao, with his strength and methods far surpassing his opponent's, forcefully seized the Sea Heart Flame, which was ranked on the Strange Flame List.

Furthermore, with its overwhelming soul power, it forcefully erased the soul imprint that Han Feng had left in the origin of the Sea Heart Flame.

That step merely separated the Sea Heart Flame from Han Feng's control, restoring it to a state of being ownerless.

However, he did not truly incorporate this violent and unruly strange fire into his own body and transform it into his own power.

At that time, he was busy suppressing the riot of the Sea Heart Flame and dealing with the aftermath, and had no time to calm down and complete the final devouring and fusion.

At this moment, the main hall was quiet and undisturbed, and all external affairs had temporarily ceased. It was the best time for him to officially begin devouring and absorbing the Sea Heart Flame.

Lin Yao slowly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance in them disappearing in an instant before returning to his calm demeanor.

Looking up, I saw a deep blue flame, shaped like a surging ocean wave, silently floating in front of me.

Within the flames, it seemed as if an endless ocean was contained.

Amidst the surging waves, a chilling and violent pressure of flames emanated.

Even from a distance of several feet, one could feel the terrifying temperature that was enough to incinerate everything.

This is the renowned Sea Heart Flame, listed on the Strange Flame Ranking.

This fire originates from the deep sea and the earth's core, where water and fire merge, and coldness and heat coexist, making it infinitely powerful.

Han Feng once dominated the art of alchemy with this fire, but now it has become Lin Yao's possession.

Lin Yao stared at the sea flame before him, his eyes calm and unwavering.

Strange Fire is the most violent and unruly energy form in the world.

A slight misstep could backfire.

In mild cases, it can cause the meridians to be completely severed and the fighting spirit to dissipate.

In severe cases, their bodies and souls will be completely incinerated by the strange fire, resulting in their souls being scattered and their spirits being destroyed.

On this continent of Dou Qi, there is a universally acknowledged ironclad rule.

Unless one possesses exceptional strength, it is simply impossible for an ordinary cultivator to absorb more than two different flames.

This is a lesson learned at the cost of countless lives by predecessors in the cultivation world.

Different flames repel each other and have conflicting attributes.

Even the most gifted alchemists or other fire-controlling experts can only barely subdue one strange fire in their entire lives.

To try to control two or more flowers at the same time is nothing short of a pipe dream.

In reality, there are only two ways to break this ironclad rule.

Firstly, one must reach the level of a half-saint or even a fighting saint.

With his overwhelming strength, he forcefully suppressed the repulsive force of the strange fire and imprisoned and fused it with his supreme battle qi.

Secondly, like Xiao Yan, one might obtain the complete Burning Technique by chance.

With this unparalleled technique unique to different flames, he ignored the repulsion between different flames, gradually devouring, fusing, and evolving them, eventually gaining control over thousands of different flames.

Both of these conditions are extremely difficult to meet; among the billions of cultivators across the entire Dou Qi Continent, only a handful could achieve them.

Logically speaking, Lin Yao had not reached the extremely powerful realm of a half-saint or a fighting saint, and he only had a fragment of the Burning Technique, not the complete version.

It simply does not have the qualifications to devour and absorb a second strange fire in the short term.

If you really play like that, then you're not valuing your own life.

However, there are always exceptions.

……

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