The Eternal Saint of Alchemy

Xiao Fan poured himself a cup of tea, glanced at the antiques on the table, and asked casually, "Mr. Chen, do you want the Fire Fusion Method, or the legacy of the Grandmaster of Alchemy?"

The hall was completely silent. A strange look flashed across Chen Yuan's face, then he gave a wry smile and said, "Young Master Xiao is joking. My Zixiao Pavilion only deals in spiritual materials; how could we dare to covet the treasures left behind by the Pill Saint? I only have some understanding of the Dao of Fire because of my relatively high talent."

Xiao Fan put down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, and didn't want to beat around the bush anymore. He didn't waste any words and said directly, "In Yun Cang Mountain, Elder Chen once said that there is a saying in an ancient book about the coexistence of spiritual fire. He has some knowledge of the Burning Bone Abyss of the Taixu Pill Saint."

If Zixiao Pavilion truly wants to know this information, they can offer something of equal value, such as telling me the origin of the Burning Bone Abyss.

The smile on Chen Yuan's face froze instantly. He paused, his hand holding the teacup still, and remained silent for a long time before finally putting it down. The politeness on his face disappeared, replaced by a calm demeanor.

He looked at Xiao Fan and slowly said, "Young Master Xiao is indeed intelligent. You've gone around in circles, but there's no way to get around the issue. So I'll be frank. This Burning Bone Abyss is a clue that the Purple Cloud Pavilion has spent nearly ten years searching for."

We need to study that wisp of fire in the furnace. Since Young Master Xiao has already obtained it, you must know how precious it is. As long as you are willing to give up even a tiny bit, no matter the cost, Zixiao Pavilion is willing.

Xiao Fan shook his head, looking helpless. "The fire seed cannot be separated. The flame inside that alchemy furnace was refined by the Grandmaster of Alchemy over several decades. If there is even the slightest mistake, it will affect the operation of the flame. The entire Burning Bone Abyss will probably suffer."

Hearing his words, Chen Yuan's gaze darkened. "Young Master Xiao, don't you even consider the sincerity of the Purple Cloud Pavilion?"

Xiao Fan stood up, straightened his sleeves, and looked at Chen Yuan with a calm yet firm gaze. "Mr. Chen, I have come here to have a face-to-face discussion with the Zixiao Pavilion."

The fire itself cannot be separated; however, I can make a copy of the principles governing the coexistence of the spiritual fire of heaven and earth, and the yin and yang fires, for everyone's reference. I have shown my utmost sincerity; if Elder Chen feels it is insufficient, we can discuss it further.

Chen Yuan didn't get up, just stared at Xiao Fan. However, Xiao Fan's gaze remained calm as always, without the slightest hesitation.

Finally, Chen Yuan nodded in agreement. "Thank you very much, Young Master Xiao. Zixiao Pavilion will make the payment once the rubbings are prepared."

Xiao Fan cupped his hands in greeting and withdrew.

As he walked, he suddenly saw a person standing in the corner of the corridor. The two looked at each other across the long corridor window. The old man's eyes were as deep as a still pool, revealing no emotion.

Xiao Fan walked straight out of the Zixiao Pavilion without stopping, his expression unchanged.

Ye Ruolin was already waiting outside the door. When she saw him come out, she immediately went up to him and asked in a low voice.

He asked, "How is it?"

He pulled on the reins, and the two horses moved slowly along the street. The gates of Zixiao Pavilion slammed shut with a bang.

Ye Ruolin's home is located in the south of the capital city. It is much larger than the Zhou family's home. In the huge courtyard, there are several old locust trees with lush branches and leaves that block out the sun, making people feel relaxed and happy.

When Xiao Fan arrived, it was already late. Two red lanterns hung at the entrance of the Ye family mansion, their light reflecting on the bluestone floor in front of the gate, making people feel warm and cozy.

Ye Ruolin was already waiting at the door, leading him through the front yard and into the main hall.

On the way, the Ye family held a banquet, inviting old acquaintances from the capital's alchemy circle, including people they met at the Yuncang Mountain exchange meeting.

"No need, eat whatever you like," Ye Ruolin said as she walked. "If anyone asks you anything, just answer; otherwise, pass the question to me."

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Okay."

The banquet hall was already set up, and about seven or eight people were seated. Ye Ruolin, the head of the Ye family, Ye Zhengshan, as well as three elders and two middle-aged men, all wore insignia of different factions.

After sitting down, Xiao Fan looked around and noticed that the badge worn by one of the old men was somewhat similar to the badge of the Zixiao Pavilion, but not quite the same. It had a golden flame embroidered on a red background, making it look more ancient and solemn.

Ye Zhengshan was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance and a calm demeanor. He spoke in a soft voice, yet he exuded an air of authority.

He raised his glass to Xiao Fan as a thank you for teaching Ye Ruolin the method of tempering Yin Fire back in the Pill Tower. He spoke with great solemnity.

Xiao Fan also raised his glass, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the two chatted and the topic turned to fire cultivation.

The old man with the golden flame pattern on his chest put down his wine cup, looked at Xiao Fan, and smiled, "Young friend, my surname is Hu, and I am from the Fire Dao Alliance of the Imperial Capital."

I personally witnessed you infusing flames into your work during our discussion at Yuncang Mountain that day. He wanted to approach you, but there were just too many people around. "Thanks to the Ye family's help, we finally had the chance to sit down and have a proper talk."

Xiao Fan raised his glass and said, "Senior Hu, you're too kind. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will answer to the best of my ability."

Old Hu didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "I've read some ancient books before, which contain methods for harmonizing yin and yang fire. They were all notes from independent practitioners."

However, all indications suggest that if the Yin and Yang Fire can truly fuse stably, breaking through the barrier of the late-stage Tribulation Realm would be much easier than for a pure fire-based cultivator. Young friend, do you have any evidence to prove what kind of inheritance you obtained in the Burning Bone Abyss?

Xiao Fan's heart skipped a beat. The question the old man asked was precisely what he had comprehended in the Burning Bone Abyss.

"Senior Hu, that's a good question. According to the records in Burning Bone Abyss, the further one progresses, the more Yin and Yang energies merge, which can directly help cultivators break through bottlenecks."

After reaching the fifth level of the Tribulation Transcending Heaven, the resistance encountered when spiritual energy circulates within the body is reduced by 30-40%. However, that was a record left by the Grandmaster of the Void Pill Sect. My cultivation level is not yet high enough, so I can only record it for future verification.

Old Hu's eyes lit up, and he downed his drink in one gulp. The others also showed surprise, and their gazes towards Xiao Fan became noticeably more serious than before.

"Young Master Xiao, have you ever considered handing over the inheritance of the Burning Bone Abyss to someone else? Or is it something that absolutely must be passed down to the Taixu lineage?"

Xiao Fan put down his chopsticks, lost in thought. "I won't tell anyone about this. The most crucial point is that this technique is profound and complex, requiring an extremely deep understanding of Yin-Yang Fire."

If the foundation is unstable, it's easy to go astray and damage your meridians. I'll give you an introductory book first, and then you can gradually choose more suitable ones. Take it one step at a time.

The man nodded and did not ask any further questions.