The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

"To be able to hide in the Alchemy Valley for two years without being known by outsiders, they must have some unknown purpose. Perhaps we should be wary," Nangong Wan said with a slight frown, her expression full of surprise and doubt.

"To possess such a wondrous existence as a strange fire, could it be one of the major families in Zhongzhou? However, they wouldn't need to go to such lengths to come to the academy," Fourth Elder Tianqi pondered.

"Let's not worry about that for now. Since they haven't revealed their strange fire in the Alchemy Valley for two years, they probably don't want others to know their origins. Why should we alert them and upset the forces behind them?" Huo Rong waved his hand, stopping the others. "However, we should report this to the Valley Master first."

"Yes!" After the attendant left, the elders of Huo Rong continued to preside over the competition.

"Junior sister, look, that student with the strange fire, his alchemy skills are very skillful, he seems very confident." Elder Tianqi pointed to Xiao Xuanyuan's location and said with great admiration.

"Hmm, I've been keeping an eye on this student! His skills are impressive, and I didn't expect him to be so unique in alchemy as well, truly remarkable!" Nangong Wan nodded, a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes. Although she was also a remarkable genius alchemist, having advanced to the fifth rank before the age of forty, the desire for a different kind of fire was a dream in every alchemist's heart. If she could possess a different kind of fire, her alchemy skills would also improve significantly, greatly increasing her success rate and giving her a great chance to advance to the sixth rank. Therefore, she felt a great deal of envy for Xiao Xuanyuan, who possessed a different kind of fire at such a young age.

"A strange fire! The dream of countless alchemists, yet to this day, not a single alchemist in our Alchemy Valley possesses such a divine artifact..." After a moment of contemplation, he added, "Perhaps we could try the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower; there might still be a sliver of hope..."

Hearing this, Huo Rong interrupted him, his face extremely serious, and said, "If you want your alchemy career to end here, then go ahead. Countless alchemists have perished under the strange fire, yet none have survived. It's not like no one has ever been to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, but none have returned alive. The previous Valley Master, Fairy Yan Cai, went in and has not returned since."

"Sigh, I was just saying." Tianqi shook his head and stopped talking, but a burning desire flashed in his eyes, gone in an instant, unnoticed by those around him.

Xiao Xuanyuan carefully arranged all the medicinal herbs, such as Gan Dan Zi and Chang Hou Qing, and then started refining them, releasing a thin wisp of Six Paths Reincarnation Flame into the furnace. Although his Purple Dragon Cauldron was a treasure cauldron ranked ninth on the Medicine Cauldron Ranking, the destructive power of the strange fire was too strong. If it were released suddenly, it could very likely damage the cauldron.

The Purple Dragon Cauldron stands nine feet nine inches tall and three feet three inches wide. Its entire body is purple, engraved with nine soaring purple dragons, their mouths open, spewing flames that converge towards the opening in the cauldron's body, entering its interior. A purple halo accompanied by a scorching heat slowly spreads around it, creating a stifling, burning sensation. This is the Purple Dragon Cauldron, ranked ninth on the Medicine Cauldron Ranking!

The medicinal herbs were thrown one by one into the cauldron, constantly transforming into essences amidst the shifting flames. Compared to the Beauty Elixir, the Azure Elixir was undoubtedly far more complex and difficult to refine. If the Beauty Elixir was like elementary school students' addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then the Azure Elixir was like a high school geometry problem—its difficulty was far beyond a simple addition of one and one.

As the medicinal herbs were continuously refined, time passed. All the herbs at hand were transformed into essence. With his powerful spiritual perception, Xiao Xuanyuan precisely inscribed a complex pill-fusion and condensation array within the Purple Dragon Cauldron. As his spiritual perception continued to deplete, fine beads of sweat appeared on Xiao Xuanyuan's forehead. After an hour and a half, the array was completed, and a soft hum resounded within the cauldron. Only then did Xiao Xuanyuan slowly exhale and continue refining.

One by one, the essence of medicinal herbs was thrown into the formation. The nine purple dragons on the cauldron opened their pupils and spewed flames into the cauldron. Xiao Xuanyuan's immense soul perception controlled these almost simultaneous steps, carrying out the final fusion and condensation of the pill...

About an hour later, Xiao Xuanyuan gave a soft shout of "Condense!" and the array inside the cauldron, which was an irregular sphere of gelatinous substance, began to rotate and differentiate into five smaller spheres under the array's guidance. The smaller spheres gradually became more rounded, and their surfaces became increasingly bright.

At a certain moment, Xiao Xuanyuan uttered a soft shout, "Form the pills!" The five pills suddenly emitted a cyan halo, their bodies gleaming. However, one of them suddenly cracked, its light shooting out. Xiao Xuanyuan knew something was wrong and quickly used his soul perception to control this pill, placing it into the discard slot. A moment later, a small spatial compartment at the bottom of the cauldron erupted with a booming sound, like a firecracker exploding, before returning to calm. At that moment, Xiao Xuanyuan slapped the cauldron, the lid flew off, and four shimmering cyan pills flew out, landing in the jade bottle in his hand.

Thus, the Azure Pill was successfully refined! After carefully putting away the jade bottle, Xiao Xuanyuan wiped the sweat from his brow, secretly relieved that it was a close call. The pill was indeed of good quality, a high-grade, third-rank Azure Pill. If he hadn't promptly removed the unstable pill and thrown it into the waste container, it might have exploded and damaged the formation, ruining all five Azure Pills and rendering them useless.

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Forty-Nine: Number One on the Alchemy Ranking

After carefully putting away the refined Azure Pill, Xiao Xuanyuan glanced around and, seeing that he was still the first alchemist to complete and successfully refine it, nodded slightly, walked straight onto the stage, and handed over the jade bottle.

Nangong Wan reached out and took the jade bottle, uncorked it, and sniffed the mouth of the bottle with her delicate nose. Her brows furrowed slightly, and with a wave of her hand, the pill flew out. She held it between her index finger and thumb, its pale blue halo making it exceptionally charming. Instantly, a faint fragrance spread, which even Huo Rong and the others beside her could smell.

"The rosy hue is exquisite, and the fragrance is delightful. It is excellent in every aspect, from color to appearance!" A melodious voice rang out, and Nangong Wan commented, nodding slightly in approval.

"I liked it instantly!" Xiao Xuanyuan said modestly. Just one glance at the beautiful woman in front of him made his heart race and his blood rush. Her temperament, appearance, and attire were all unparalleled.

Nangong Wan looked at him, smiled slightly, her eyes full of approval. This young man was not only exceptionally skilled in alchemy, but also so humble. As long as he didn't perish, his future was limitless.

The stunning woman before him not only possessed a gentle and ethereal beauty, but also seemed to show considerable interest in him, which pleased Xiao Xuanyuan greatly. To gain the favor of such a beauty was something he could never have imagined.

Xiao Xuanyuan nodded to her and walked downstairs.

"Haha, I've already finished refining it. How about you two good-for-nothings?" After handing over the pills, Xiao Xuanyuan deliberately paused for a moment as he passed by Zhang Baishan and Wang Bo'ao, glanced at them, and then returned to his position to wait for the time to run out.

Zhang Baishan and Wang Boao were both drenched in sweat, their entire focus on their alchemy cauldron, not daring to relax for a moment. Naturally, they couldn't pay attention to Xiao Xuanyuan's mocking smile.

Seeing that the two ignored him, Xiao Xuanyuan felt bored and returned to his seat to sit cross-legged, reflecting on his insights from refining the medicine and accumulating experience. After refining the Azure Pill this time, he found that his medicine refining skills had improved again and reached a new level.

"Not bad, not bad. You were able to successfully refine the Azure Pill on your own, with a success rate of three pills. If you continue for a while, you can confidently enter the fifth rank..." The old medicine master woke up at some point, and his voice appeared in Xiao Xuanyuan's ears.

"Of course! My talent for alchemy is so outstanding that it's enough to make me stand out among my peers!" Xiao Xuanyuan puffed out his chest, extremely confident.

"Sigh, you think you can fly just because I praise you..." the old medicine doctor said with feigned sigh.

"Old Yao, what are you saying? Isn't this all thanks to you? It's just that sometimes, I feel that you're not very reliable, like last time..." Xiao Xuanyuan raised his eyebrows, implying that Marina had directly concealed her aura when they met last time.

"Uh, that time...that time...I had some urgent business..." Old Yao stammered awkwardly for a long time before finally coming up with a reason: "As you know, the other party is a Dou Zun level expert. I'm no match for him in a head-on confrontation. I can only hide for now and find an opportunity to rescue you..."

"You really dare to say that! If Marina weren't not here, I would have liked to let her test your strength again!" Xiao Xuanyuan smiled coldly and said no more, leaving Yao Lao with a cryptic smile.

The old apothecary's expression froze, and after a moment he shook his head slightly. But what he said was true. Perhaps at his peak before he had a physical body, he might have been able to fight the Elf Queen, but now, with only a soul left, how could he dare to provoke her? That would be like an egg hitting a rock, only to be shattered into pieces.

Time passed by, and after a little over two hours, the Flower Fairy also successfully refined her pills. As time went on, many more people succeeded in refining theirs, including Zhang Baishan and Wang Bo'ao. Although their faces were a little pale and the quality of their pills was slightly inferior, they were still considered to have succeeded.

What particularly caught Xiao Xuanyuan's attention was the second-grade alchemist who looked almost feminine, the same young alchemist whose strange fire he had just discovered. He had also passed the second round of testing. And judging from the way he collected the pills, their quality was quite good.

In the second round of the alchemy competition, only seven or eight people, including Xiao Xuanyuan, passed. Among them were the Flower Fairy, Wang Bo'ao and Zhang Baishan, the mysterious young man with a strange fire, and some third-grade alchemists who barely passed the test. Most of the third-grade alchemists failed in the middle of the process, possibly due to problems with fire control or problems in the refining process. Some even caused an explosion when the pill was fused at the end.

Watching the alchemists who had failed in their attempts leave the arena dejectedly, Xiao Xuanyuan remained expressionless. This was how the world was: the strong were respected, and only strength was the foundation of survival. Without strength, one would be eliminated.

Slightly suppressing her emotions, she considered today's competition temporarily over. It was now evening, and the moonlight bathed the entire square in a beautiful glow. Under Huo Rong's direction, the crowd dispersed, and the third round of the competition would have to wait until tomorrow.

Thanks to his outstanding performance in several rounds, Xiao Xuanyuan was the first to hand in the pills. For the time being, he ranked first among alchemists and became incredibly famous. Everyone present got to know him again and became aware of his identity. Xiao Xuanyuan truly became famous throughout the entire Alchemy Valley!

After a day of alchemy competition, Xiao Xuanyuan returned to his residence, feeling somewhat exhausted. He intended to lie down and rest, but Zhao Zhilan and Lu Mu came to find him again. The group lit a fire under the moon, drank and celebrated, and enjoyed barbecue. After a lively meal, they all went back to their residences. Zhao Zhilan helped the slightly drunk Xiao Xuanyuan back to his place.

"Be careful, go slowly..." Zhao Zhilan had just helped him to the bedside when Xiao Xuanyuan collapsed onto the bed like a lump of mud, pulling Zhao Zhilan down with him. The two rolled together, with Xiao Xuanyuan pinning her beneath him.

"Brother Xiao, you..." A fresh and pure masculine scent wafted into her nostrils. Zhao Zhilan, who had never been in contact with a man like this before, was momentarily flustered, her face flushing red to her ears. Although she had approached Xiao Xuanyuan with ulterior motives, after spending more time with him, she couldn't help but develop feelings for such an outstanding man, and her heart fluttered.

"Ugh, so annoying, it's so hot..." A soft softness beneath him, Xiao Xuanyuan, his head spinning, felt a surge of restlessness...

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter Fifty: A Late-Night Visit

"Ah, it's so hot..." Xiao Xuanyuan felt a surge of irritation in his drunken mind. The soft touch beneath him made him unable to resist, and he groped and kissed her...

"Hmm," Zhao Zhilan was in a panic and didn't know what to do when she was suddenly attacked. Helpless, she closed her eyes, and the breath between the two gradually became blurred.

One by one, clothes were torn off, and spring was about to unfold when Lu Mu's shout suddenly came from outside the door. Although there was a formation that provided some natural obstruction, the two of them could still hear him: "Brother Xiao, Elder Nangong is looking for you? Come out for a moment."

A sliver of clarity returned to Xiao Xuanyuan's mind. He shook his head, circulated his energy, and expelled the alcohol from his body, instantly regaining his sobriety. When he saw the glimpse of spring light before him, he frowned slightly, but still nodded to Zhao Zhilan and said, "If you're interested in me, wait here. I'll talk to you when I return." With that, he walked out.

The house he was in was equipped with a high-level concealment array, which would be impossible for an ordinary person to detect. However, as soon as he regained consciousness, Xiao Xuanyuan sensed a rather powerful soul perception scanning outside. This soul perception did not force its way in, but was just curiously examining the entire array from the outside, probing it.

With Xiao Xuanyuan's recently evolved soul perception, he could roughly judge the opponent's strength, which was approximately at the advanced seven-star Dou Huang level.

As the gate opened, the bright stars and moon shone outside, illuminating the mountains and draping the entire Alchemy Valley in a dreamlike, ethereal veil. A graceful figure stood elegantly in the night breeze, her white robes fluttering gently. Her exquisitely beautiful face was serene, her eyes holding a hint of surprise as she gazed at Xiao Xuanyuan, who had just emerged.

Beside him, Lu Mu stood respectfully with his head bowed, remaining silent.

Upon seeing this stunningly beautiful young woman, Xiao Xuanyuan was slightly taken aback. Wasn't this the beautiful fairy Elder Nangong Wan he had met during the day? Why was she here looking for him? Xiao Xuanyuan felt a mix of trepidation and delight; the thought of a beautiful woman seeking him out made him quite happy.

He slowly walked up to the girl, gave a slight bow, and said, "Greetings, Fairy Nangong! May I ask what brings you here?"

"You're quite an interesting person. Other disciples have to respectfully call me Elder when they see me, but you call me Fairy directly." The girl's beautiful face suddenly smiled, and the change in her demeanor in that instant made the surrounding scenery blush. Xiao Xuanyuan was slightly stunned and paused for a moment before quickly suppressing the strong urge to continue watching.

Since ancient times, even heroes have found it hard to resist the charms of beautiful women. He was no saint without feelings or desires; no matter how strong he was, he was still a normal man, and naturally, he couldn't resist beautiful women.

Nangong Wan naturally witnessed this scene and secretly found the disciple's audacity slightly amusing. She glanced at Lu Mu beside her, then turned and leaped lightly towards the mountaintop, leaving behind the words, "It's inconvenient to talk here, let's go to the top of the mountain."

"Brother Lu, you should go back first." After saying this, Xiao Xuanyuan turned around and chased after the other person's back, speeding to catch up. Although he didn't know what the other person was up to, if he didn't even have the guts to meet a beautiful woman, then he might as well not bother showing up in the entertainment industry anymore.

In the blink of an eye, following the graceful figure, Xiao Xuanyuan arrived at the top of a cliff. The view of the night sky from here was excellent, and with the stars and moon shining down tonight, it was a very nice and romantic place for a date.

Unfortunately, the person Xiao Xuanyuan invited tonight wasn't a woman who liked him, otherwise he would definitely have had a romantic time here. Xiao Xuanyuan immediately decided that he could bring Zhao Zhilan here for a date next time. The environment here is very nice and suitable for a date.

Nangong Wan stood in the gentle breeze, facing the moonlight, her black hair fluttering and her white clothes swaying slightly. She exuded an indescribable natural beauty, like a slightly lonely moon fairy in the moon palace, with a cool and aloof air, a feeling that was hard to describe.

Xiao Xuanyuan stepped forward and stood beside her, enjoying the rare gentle and refreshing breeze and scenery. He said, "The night is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, and you are beautiful too. I wonder what brings you here, fairy? If it's something other than romance, then it is indeed a bit of a disturbance and a waste of this beautiful night view."

Nangong Wan frowned slightly, turned to look at Xiao Xuanyuan. She seemed to understand, then smiled, revealing a captivating smile that would make even the moon shy away: "I didn't expect that someone who possesses a different kind of fire would know how to be romantic? That's rare in the Dou Qi Continent."

“How should I put it? If all you do is cultivate, then life loses a lot of its joys.” Xiao Xuanyuan nodded in agreement, but then he changed the subject, saying, “If you want my strange fire, Fairy, you might be disappointed. No one can take my strange fire away!” As he spoke, Xiao Xuanyuan turned to look at that charming profile, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

As if oblivious to the sudden drop in atmosphere, Nangong Wan remained calm and said, "Strange Fire is a unique existence in this world. It belongs to those who are destined to possess it. The fact that you were able to obtain and refine it proves that you are a person with great opportunities. However, what I want to know is... who is the person behind you?" As she spoke, Nangong Wan stared directly into Xiao Xuanyuan's eyes with her clear eyes.

Her eyes were clear and beautiful, like a clear lake, captivating all who looked at them. Looking into those beautiful eyes, Xiao Xuanyuan couldn't help but feel a surge of affection, but he remained resolute, meeting her gaze directly: "My master is very powerful. How should I put it?"

"Well then," Xiao Xuanyuan nodded in annoyance, feigning deep thought before saying, "Even if the Valley Master were in his presence, I feel my master could crush him with a single finger. Do you understand now...?"

"Is that so?" Nangong Wan looked slightly doubtful and withdrew her gaze. She had originally wanted to forcibly seize the strange fire, but she had many considerations. On the one hand, the academy would obstruct her, and on the other hand, she was wary of the powerful figure behind Xiao Xuanyuan. Therefore, she had been hesitant to take action.

The atmosphere remained tense. Nangong Wan remained silent, and so did Xiao Xuanyuan. He seemed to understand the woman's thoughts, but he wasn't sure what she was planning. Could it be that she came to see him in the middle of the night just to ask some trivial questions? It couldn't be that simple.

After an unknown period of silence, Nangong Wan suddenly turned around, her voice icy cold, and said, "I wish to take you as my last disciple. Do you agree?" As she spoke, a beautiful longsword appeared in her hand, her fighting spirit flowing through it, emitting a mesmerizing light.

The Transmigrator Who Changed Doupo

Chapter 51 The Ultimate Competition

"What if I disagree?" Xiao Xuanyuan suddenly revealed a playful smile, a strange curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. This woman was truly ignorant of her own limitations, daring to threaten him; she didn't know the meaning of death.

"Then you shall ask the Neon Sword in my hand first!" Nangong Wan said, and a powerful pressure emanating from her enveloped Xiao Xuanyuan, constantly pressing down on him.

"I'm not afraid of the pressure from a Dou Zong level expert, so why would I be afraid of a Dou Huang level expert like you!" Xiao Xuanyuan silently activated the Burning Technique, constantly neutralizing Nangong Wan's pressure. His soul rank had already reached the Earth Rank. Not to mention that the techniques for soul advancement in the Dou Qi Continent had been lost, if he wanted to suddenly launch a soul attack on Nangong Wan, he could very well kill her. However, he had no such intention...

"You brat, do you need me to take action?" Yao Lao's voice rang in his ears, full of mockery. Xiao Xuanyuan shook his head slightly and replied, "Not for now."

Recalling their first meeting, Nangong Wan's expression changed slightly as she watched Xiao Xuanyuan remain calm and composed in front of Valley Master Zhang Cangwu. In the end, she withdrew her aura and the Neon Sword.

The neon sword disappeared from her hand, the oppressive aura dissipated, and the surrounding atmosphere returned to its usual stillness. The chirping of birds and insects gradually began, and the sand, stones, and fallen leaves that had suddenly swirled and danced around her fell silent.

"Go! I don't want to kill you!" Nangong Wan sighed, her beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, her lonely figure appearing even more desolate in the breeze. She wanted to pursue the strange fire and the higher levels of alchemy, but for cultivators, all of this required opportunity. Without such opportunity, one would stagnate for life until death.

Looking at the beautiful profile of this celestial maiden, Xiao Xuanyuan felt a pang of pity. However, there were countless cultivators on the Dou Qi Continent, but how many could actually reach the pinnacle of power? Less than one in ten.

"Since I like you, I'll lend you a hand, although I don't know what you're up to." Thinking this, Xiao Xuanyuan composed himself, quickly cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "If you don't mind, then this disciple greets Master!"

"Uh..." Nangong Wan snapped out of her daze, stunned. She looked Xiao Xuanyuan up and down, and asked in astonishment, "Didn't you say you didn't want to? How come..."

"I didn't say I was unwilling, it's just that you're pushing me too hard, making me very uncomfortable. But now that you're my master, let's not talk about anything else." Xiao Xuanyuan said seriously, bowed, and then resumed his previous indifferent expression.

Nangong Wan took a small breath and slowly exhaled, which was considered her agreement. "I didn't bring any gifts, so I will bestow this bottle of Qi-Boosting Pills upon you."

After glancing at it, Xiao Xuanyuan lazily accepted the bottle of pills. He uncorked it and a fragrant aroma wafted out. With his alchemy skills, Xiao Xuanyuan immediately recognized it as a high-grade fourth-rank pill, which would have a good effect on advancement for those below the Dou Wang level, saving them a lot of cultivation time. Since Xiao Xuanyuan was only a five-star Dou Ling, it would still have some effect.

Seeing Xiao Xuanyuan's indifferent acceptance, Nangong Wan felt a pang of sadness. How could he be so uncaring and dismissive of the gift she had given him? His reaction…

"Now that you have become my disciple, prepare well for tomorrow's final alchemy competition. I'll be heading back now." With that, before Xiao Xuanyuan could speak, his figure drifted away like a leaf.

"Then Master, you must rest well. Don't even think about the strange fire. Your disciple won't give it to you!" Xiao Xuanyuan shouted at his back, a smile playing on his lips.

Hearing this from afar, Nangong Wan stumbled, nearly falling off her flight in anger. "That brat, he's rolling in money!" Nangong Wan spat out the words through her teeth, desperately suppressing the urge to turn back and kill Xiao Xuanyuan, until her figure disappeared into the distant night sky.

"Young Xuanyuan, there's always someone better. It's better to keep a low profile, or more people will be eyeing you..." The old doctor's words echoed softly.