Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, who was kidnapped to another world

"Heh, Old Man Yan's eye for talent is as sharp as ever, isn't it? Looks like he'll be advancing to the sixth rank soon, won't he?" Upon hearing this, Qi Shan chuckled, then said, "Now that the pills have been tested, what about these medicinal herbs..."

Before he could finish speaking, he reached out and grabbed all seven jade boxes in front of Xiao Yan.

However, his hand was stopped by Xiao Yan as soon as he reached out.

"Old sir, you're being too hasty. I haven't even spoken yet," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile after stopping Qi Shan's arm.

Upon hearing this, Qi Shan's eyes turned slightly cold. He then slowly raised his gaze to meet Xiao Yan's dark eyes, and his voice became icy and impatient. "Boy, know when to stop. This is the Black Corner Region. If you don't know how to restrain yourself... heh, you might lose your life as soon as you step out of this Thousand Medicine Shop!"

Xiao Yan ignored Qi Shan's threatening words, saying, "What the old man says is true... However, isn't the Black Emperor Sect's sect leader in the city? With your status as a fifth-grade alchemist, can you really mobilize all the Dou Huangs within the Black Emperor Sect?"

A slight glimpse of his aura revealed Qi Shan's true strength—a three-star Dou Huang.

Qi Shan's expression froze instantly. Although he was the chief alchemist of the Black Emperor Sect, he was only a fifth-rank alchemist. To the Dou Huang in the sect or to Mo Tianxing, he was just an "add-on." Asking them for small favors occasionally was fine, but asking them to help deal with a Dou Huang was a different story...

Unless he becomes a sixth-grade alchemist someday, this is basically impossible.

As for the information Xiao Yan mentioned about the Black Emperor Sect's leader not being in Black Emperor City... for the strong people of Black Emperor City, this is already common knowledge. If they would be nervous every time someone mentioned it, they shouldn't even be going out.

"A quick-witted brat..." The stiffness on his face vanished in an instant, and Qi Shan said coldly, "Very well, I'd like to see what kind of pills you can come up with!"

“There’s no need for you to worry about that, sir,” Xiao Yan chuckled, eager for Qi Shan to bring in a powerful expert from the Black Emperor Sect. He then took out a jade bottle and said, “A Dou Ling Pill, a fifth-grade pill. As for its effects… I’m sure everyone here knows them, so I won’t go into too much detail.”

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion erupted in the hall. All eyes were fixed on the jade bottle that Xiao Yan had taken out. The Dou Ling Pill—this pill was renowned everywhere. Even if Qi Shan had ten more Feng Xing Pills, they couldn't compare to one Dou Ling Pill. However…

Can I exchange three Douling Pills for seven medicinal herbs?

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Fangzhu, along with the white-haired old man beside her and Qi Shan standing to the side, were all stunned. Clearly, they hadn't expected Xiao Yan to produce a Dou Ling Pill, especially three of them…

Seemingly seeing through what everyone was thinking, Xiao Yan continued, "However, there is only one here. I wonder if Master Yao would be willing to exchange it?"

One...

A hint of regret flashed across the faces of Yao Fangzhu and the white-haired old man, but they made no comment. After all, the value of the Fighting Spirit Pill was even higher than some inferior sixth-grade pills.

Soon, the white-haired old man took the jade bottle that Xiao Yan handed over and carefully examined the pills inside.

After a long while, the old man slowly exhaled, "That's right, this is indeed a Battle Spirit Pill, and... the quality of this Battle Spirit Pill is even higher than the one I've ever seen, the one refined by Han Feng!"

If the first half of the statement only surprised everyone that Xiao Yan could refine a Dou Ling Pill at such a young age, then the white-haired old man's second half left everyone in the hall utterly incredulous—

Although Han Feng has been dead for more than half a year, the title of Pill Emperor has not completely faded! The quality of the Dou Ling Pill refined by Pill Emperor Han Feng is even higher… Doesn't this mean that this young man in front of us is very likely a sixth-grade alchemist, just like Han Feng?!

Hearing the white-haired old man's words, Qi Shan's expression became even more stiff. As a fifth-grade alchemist, he could also refine Dou Ling Pills, and he even had one on him at the moment. However, he was still self-aware that the quality of his Dou Ling Pill was no match for the Dou Ling Pill refined by Han Feng.

Of course, he also considered whether the white-haired old man was lying, since he was the only one who had seen the Spirit-Boosting Pill...

However, after seeing the genuine respect in the white-haired old man's eyes, Qi Shan obediently took back his offensive words, put away the Wind-Riding Pill on the table, and slunk away from Qianyaofang.

Seeing Qi Shan leave, the remaining alchemists in the hall looked at each other for a while, clearly not expecting Qi Shan to give up the competition for the medicinal herbs so easily. After bowing to Master Yao, they also left the second floor one after another.

Just as Xiao Yan was lamenting that Qi Shan had given up, he suddenly sensed that after leaving Qianyaofang, a three-star Dou Huang had appeared in front of Qi Shan. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be Kui Sha, the leader of the Kui Lang Gang.

"Oh? It was the young sect leader of the Black Emperor Sect who sent him the message?" As he put the seven boxes of medicinal herbs into his storage ring, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. "So… Mo Tianxing might not be back for a long time?"

"This gentleman..."

Just as Xiao Yan finished packing up the medicinal herbs and was about to leave with Zi Yan and Medusa, Yao Fangzhu suddenly hesitated and asked, "Are you... a sixth-grade alchemist?"

Upon hearing this hesitant question, Xiao Yan stopped and turned around, saying, "That depends on what Master Yao wants to do and what kind of reward he can offer."

Xiao Yan chuckled, waiting for Yao Fangzhu's reply.

“I… no, Qianyaofang hopes that you can help refine a Qingming Longevity Pill,” after hesitating for a moment, Yao Fangzhu glanced at the white-haired old man beside him and said, “As for the reward… Mo Tianxing’s whereabouts, the treasures he obtained in that secret treasure, and all the medicinal herbs in Qianyaofang… how about it?”

"Azure Longevity Pill?"

Upon hearing the name, Xiao Yan gave Yao Fangzhu a meaningful look. "Yao Fangzhu actually has such a rare formula for a pill that can enhance vitality... It's truly remarkable."

The Azure Longevity Pill is a sixth-grade pill that increases a person's lifespan by about ten years. It is one of the lowest-grade pills on the continent that can enhance a person's vitality. If Xiao Yan hadn't seen the description of this pill formula in Yao Lao's collection, he might not have recognized the effects of this pill.

Seeing that Xiao Yan directly pointed out the effects of the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, Yao Fangzhu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's a pill formula I found for my master... Over the years, even with the resources of Qianyao Fang, we've only managed to gather three sets of medicinal herbs. Who knew that just when we were about to ask Han Feng for the pill, he..."

After shaking her head with a wry smile, Yao Fangzhu looked at Xiao Yan again, "I wonder if you are satisfied with the reward I offered, sir?"

“Of course, that’s not satisfactory,” Xiao Yan said with a smile. “As for Mo Tianxing’s whereabouts… although I don’t know, he will definitely return to Black Emperor City within a month at most. Otherwise, the Black Emperor Sect, which he personally established, might be thrown into turmoil or even destroyed. As for the treasures he found in the secret treasure…”

Ah, who doesn't know about the Black Royal City's auction? Although he might not get what he obtained from the secret treasure this time, he'll put it up for auction next time or the time after that... whenever he struggles to unravel the mysteries of those treasures.

"Using these as payment... Master Yao, are you perhaps treating me like a child to be toyed with?" He looked at Master Yao, whose face had stiffened, with a half-smile.

"But, after knowing what Mo Tianxing obtained from the secret treasure, Mr. Yan will be able to trade with the Black Emperor Sect more effectively... right?" Yao Fangzhu was a shrewd person, so he naturally wouldn't panic because of Xiao Yan's words. He just smiled and asked in return.

Xiao Yan smiled, remaining noncommittal, and calmly awaited what Yao Fangzhu would say next.

"I wonder if Mr. Yan has heard of a Dou Sheng named Bodhi Seed who appeared a thousand years ago?" Upon seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, Yao Fangzhu's lips twitched slightly before he spoke.

Upon hearing the words "Battle Saint," Medusa's gaze immediately fell upon Yao Fangzhu, only turning away after confirming that she was merely a Battle King.

Perhaps it was because Xiao Yan's encounter with the "Battle Saint" of the Ten Kings Palace when he was still a "Battle King" that Medusa was so deeply impressed. When she suddenly heard the words "Battle Saint," Medusa thought that she would encounter a Battle Saint again, or a powerful figure who could take the burial items from the tomb of a Battle Saint.

However, after reassessing Yao Fangzhu's strength, Medusa completely dismissed this idea—it was just a deceptive tactic.

"The one who supposedly consumed the Bodhi Heart?" In contrast to Medusa's disdain, Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow. This was a rumor that Yao Lao had casually mentioned a few years ago when he talked about the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. If it weren't for his good memory, Xiao Yan would have forgotten about it long ago. But today, he actually heard the legend of this Dou Sheng from Yao Fangzhu's mouth.

"Are you saying that the secret treasure Mo Tianxing found was left behind by that Dou Sheng?"

Now, not only Medusa, but even Zi Yan looked at Yao Fangzhu with suspicion—it was a miracle that a Dou Zong could come out alive after entering the Dou Sheng's secret treasure, how could he possibly take something out of there?

“No, that’s not it,” Yao Fangzhu shook his head, “It’s just that among the things Mo Tianxing obtained from that secret treasure… there seems to be one that is related to the Bodhi Heart.”

Is it related to Bodhicitta?

Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback, then looked at Yao Fangzhu meaningfully, "Yao Fangzhu, are you trying to get me to take a gamble?"

Being related to Bodhicitta sounds very lofty, but who knows what it actually is? What if it's just an image or description of Bodhicitta? Isn't this simple statement about being related to Bodhicitta just like trying to get something for nothing?

“It is I who did not explain clearly,” Yao Fangzhu smiled slightly. “That thing… according to speculation, it can be considered at least a seventh or even eighth grade medicinal material. I think, now that I have said this much, Mr. Yan should be able to guess what it is, right? And this is just one of the treasures that Mo Tianxing obtained from that secret treasure.”

Indeed, just hearing the phrases "related to Bodhi mind" and "grade seven or even eight medicinal herbs," even with slight discrepancies, Xiao Yan could roughly guess what they were referring to.

Bodhi seeds, or Bodhi incarnation saliva, are one of the medicinal materials that Xiao Yan is looking for.

"Is Master Yao really that confident?" Xiao Yan chuckled. "Does he really believe that even after learning about the Bodhi Heart, which is said to help people break through to the Dou Sheng realm, he will still listen to what you say next?"

"Who can guarantee that?" Seeing Xiao Yan's smile, Yao Fangzhu breathed a sigh of relief. "It's just a gamble with the news that it will spread throughout the Black Corner Region in the future... But since Mr. Yan is still here and hasn't left, doesn't that mean I've already won the bet?"

“That’s true,” Xiao Yan nodded, then patted Zi Yan’s head. “Did you hear that? One of the rewards for Yao Fangzhu’s alchemy is all the medicinal herbs in this Thousand Herbs Workshop.”

"Of course!" Zi Yan's eyes lit up instantly. To be honest, when she entered the second floor and smelled the fragrance of the medicinal herbs, she couldn't help but want to take them all!

"Speaking of which..."

As Yao Fangzhu watched with some pity as Zi Yan collected one medicinal herb after another, Xiao Yan seemed to remember something and casually asked, "This gentleman is a fifth-grade alchemist, right? Would you be interested in watching me refine the Azure Nether Longevity Pill?"

Compared to the white-haired old man whose eyes lit up instantly, Yao Fangzhu's expression stiffened for a moment.

Chapter 344 Kui Sha

Boom!Boom!

Inside the sealed chamber, energy ripples spread out, constantly striking the inner wall of the medicine cauldron and producing a series of clear, ringing sounds.

Immediately afterwards, the chiming of the bell gradually weakened, and the milky white pill in the medicine cauldron suddenly released a blinding light. Then, enveloped in a white light, it forcefully broke through the medicine cauldron. However, after flying for half a day in the tightly sealed chamber, it still could not escape.

"Is this... the Azure Longevity Pill?"

Watching the white light flying around in the secret room, Yan Mo, the white-haired alchemist who was with Yao Fangzhu, murmured that the alchemy process, which had lasted for several hours, was finally complete.

“That’s right, a sixth-grade pill, the Azure Nether Longevity Pill,” Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, and with a casual gesture, a suction force forcibly drew the white light flying everywhere into his hand. “A pill that can unconditionally increase lifespan by ten years is indeed extraordinary. I have never seen such an active pill among the pills I have refined.”

Even the Grade 8, three-colored Poria Cocos Green Pill only had the idea of ​​escaping after Xiao Yan opened the medicine cauldron, while this Azure Nether Longevity Pill was only a Grade 6 pill, yet it broke free of the medicine cauldron on its own the moment it was completed, as if its self-awareness even surpassed that of a Grade 8 pill.

“Mr. Yan…” As Xiao Yan placed the Azure Longevity Pill into the jade bottle, Yan Mo hesitated for a moment before continuing, “You… are you more than just a sixth-grade alchemist?”

As a fifth-grade alchemist, Yan Mo's greatest pride was not his alchemy skills, but his unique insight. Just as he said when evaluating the Windwalking Pill that Qi Shan brought out, he could see the flaws in the pills made by alchemists of the same level, as well as the reasons for those flaws, simply by observing the color and aroma of the pills.

While watching Xiao Yan refine pills, he noticed that Mr. Yan always appeared relaxed and at ease, without the slightest bit of panic, and even at the final step of pill formation, he was unhurried and unhurried...

Although it's not nice to say it like that, Yan Mo always felt that this 'Mr. Yan' didn't take the refining of sixth-grade pills seriously at all. He even suspected that if it weren't for him asking for advice, this Mr. Yan would have finished refining this Azure Longevity Pill in the shortest amount of time.

"I never said I was a sixth-grade alchemist, did I?"

After saying this with a smile, Xiao Yan pushed open the door to the secret chamber and handed the jade bottle in his hand to Yao Fangzhu, who had been waiting at the door.

"Elder Yan..." After receiving the jade bottle, Yao Fangzhu immediately looked at Yan Mo, who was standing in the secret room, as if he had figured something out.

"Ah..." Upon hearing Yao Fangzhu's call, Yan Mo seemed to suddenly come back to his senses, and then looked at Yao Fangzhu, "Yes, Mr. Yan is refining the Azure Longevity Pill, there is no mistake."

Upon hearing this, Yao Fangzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief and put the jade bottle in his hand into his storage ring.

After Yao Fangzhu finished doing all that, Xiao Yan walked over to Medusa and Zi Yan and looked at her with a smile, "Yao Fangzhu, you don't believe me?"

"After all, it's a sixth-grade pill..." Yao Fangzhu chuckled awkwardly before quickly changing the subject, "What would you like to hear about first, Mr. Yan, regarding Mo Tianxing's whereabouts and what he obtained in the secret treasure?"

"Let's talk about what he obtained in the secret treasure first." Xiao Yan wasn't displeased with Yao Fangzhu's question about whether Yan Mo had refined the Azure Nether Longevity Pill. He casually made a joke and then returned to the main topic.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's answer, Yao Fangzhu breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "According to the information that came back at the time, the most precious thing Mo Tianxing obtained in that secret treasure was a clump of emerald green liquid sealed in crystal, which seemed to be alive. It's what you mentioned to Mr. Yan before, something that seems to be related to the Bodhi Heart..."

'So, it really is the Bodhi incarnation's saliva?'

Yao Fangzhu was still talking, but Xiao Yan didn't care much about what came after that. The only thing that could be considered precious was the "emerald green liquid" that he had mentioned at the beginning.

"...Actually, Mo Tianxing also obtained something from that secret treasure," Yao Fangzhu hesitated for a moment after almost finishing recounting the news of the spies he had planted in the Black Emperor Sect, "but that thing...nobody knows what it is for."

"Oh? What is it? Tell me." Hearing this, Xiao Yan reluctantly mustered his interest and asked.

"That's the corpse of a magical beast," Yao Fangzhu said, seeing that Xiao Yan seemed interested in it. "It's the corpse of a magical beast that died a long time ago. Its bones and flesh are all dried out. What's most eye-catching about it is its wings on its back, which have turned into white bones."

Although the elder only glanced at it from afar, he was still drawn to the jade-like wings. According to him, those wings still contained a strange power…

"The flesh and bones have dried up, but the wings still contain power..." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and looked at Medusa at the same time, "Do you know what kind of magical beast it is?" The second half of the sentence was sent into Medusa's ears under the wrap of soul power.

"I don't know!" Medusa said irritably. It would be a miracle if she could guess what kind of magical beast it was just from the description!

“However…” Medusa hesitated before adding, “If she’s not lying, and those wings still contain energy… it’s at least a peak seventh-tier, or even an eighth-tier magical beast.”

Are they seventh-tier or even eighth-tier magical beasts?

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then asked, "Have the Black Emperor Sect examined the corpse of that demonic beast? Was there a demonic core?"

Until now, apart from finding the demon crystal of an eighth-order demon beast in the Dao Sect's warehouse, Xiao Yan has never seen a seventh or eighth-order demon beast. The pill that can awaken Yao Lao is of the eighth grade. He can't keep putting this off until he goes to the Beast Domain to find an eighth-order demon beast, can he?

"I don't know..." Master Yao gave a wry smile. "Perhaps only when the Black Emperor Sect sends the monster's corpse to the auction will everyone know from them whether there was a magic core in the monster's corpse... Or perhaps, what will be sent to the auction is that magic core?"

“That’s true…” Xiao Yan nodded. If there was a demonic core in the beast’s corpse, the Black Emperor Sect would definitely take it out and auction it off as a separate item.