N-A-A 602. Chatting about everything under the sun
602. Chatting about everything under the sun
Seeing the behavior of everyone at the table, Xiao Yan felt a real sense of relief. He glanced at the elegant and refined Little Fairy Doctor eating next to him.
Little Fairy Doctor noticed Xiao Yan's gaze and looked back at him, blinking as if to ask Xiao Yan: Why are you looking at me?
After Xiao Yan spoke his heart in a voice only the two of them could hear, expressing his gratitude for Little Fairy Doctor's profound meaning, a hint of pride appeared in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, as if to say: Of course, how could there be a problem with my special arrangements?
Everyone present was a powerful expert above the Dou Zong level, so they didn't actually need to eat or drink; they were just using this as an excuse.
Before long, everyone at the banquet was chatting.
First, Wei Jiangyuan took the initiative to suggest that after the Pill Gathering, he would challenge Xiao Yan to another match, one where they could go all out without any interference. Everyone could see that Wei Jiangyuan was still somewhat resentful because he had been interfered with by Ling Zhuo during the Pill Gathering.
Xiao Yan naturally didn't refuse such a request, as competing against high-level opponents was a way to improve himself. Everyone had already recognized Wei Jiangyuan's talent in alchemy, and Xiao Yan was naturally curious to know what kind of strength Wei Jiangyuan possessed at his peak.
After stabilizing his soul power level, Xiao Yan needed to find new pill lightning to break through to the late stage of the Spirit Realm. After all, the final eighth-grade pill lightning had consumed too much energy, so he didn't dare to absorb it directly; he had only forcibly absorbed all of it. For Xiao Yan now, the best way to improve his soul realm was to absorb the continuous stream of pill lightning that would inevitably be attracted after successfully refining an eighth-grade pill.
"Heavenly Thunder Forging Spirit" is truly a technique perfectly suited for alchemists. Every time Xiao Yan uses it, he can't help but admire the creator, who was incredibly talented.
Cao Ying then inquired about the situation of the Medicine Venerable, wanting to know the true nature of this renowned alchemist, whom her teacher had never been able to defeat. Xiao Yan naturally couldn't tell him directly, but it was certain that the Medicine Venerable's resurrection wouldn't take too long. Reviving his teacher remained an unyielding goal in Xiao Yan's heart, one he had strived for for many years.
Then the group talked about the Three Thousand Burning Flames. They learned from Dan Chen and Cao Ying that the Pill Tower had tried many ways to absorb the Three Thousand Burning Flames, but all of them failed. It is said that many experts from the Pill Tower went to try, but in the end, they still could not do anything about the Three Thousand Burning Flames.
Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor also subtly asked the two whether there would be any risks in absorbing the Three Thousand Burning Flames.
Dan Chen and Cao Ying both told her with absolute certainty that the Three Thousand Burning Flames were under the strict control of the Pill Tower, and that regardless of whether the absorption was successful or not, anyone who went into it would be able to escape unscathed.
At this point, everyone was speculating about who would ultimately win the Three Thousand Burning Flames, and almost no one dared to underestimate the Spirit Clan. Despite losing the champion of the Pill Gathering, including Ling Zhuo, the Spirit Clan still had five members in the top ten, giving them a significant advantage when absorbing the Three Thousand Burning Flames.
All ten members of the Dan Association have an equal opportunity; the only difference between the first and tenth place is their order.
"I don't know what Ling Zhuo is after. Doesn't he already have a different kind of flame?" Lei Jingxiao complained. "I can't even get a different kind of flame myself, and that guy is still complaining that he doesn't have enough."
"The Wind Fury Dragon Flame is only ranked eighteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking, while the Three Thousand Burning Flames is ranked ninth. Who doesn't understand the difference?" Wei Jiangyuan retorted without giving Lei Jingxiao any face.
"Changing your own flame must come at a high price, and does Ling Zhuo have that much confidence?" Tang Huo'er said. She naturally had a lot to say about absorbing and extracting strange flames, as even the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, ranked eleventh, had tormented her quite a bit.
"Perhaps the Spirit Clan has other methods. Ling Zhuo's green crystal is quite powerful." Yao Qingyu proposed a hypothesis: "The Dou Di family has accumulated so many years of experience, and its foundation is indeed incomparable to that of ordinary forces."
Only Yao Qingyu, Xiao Yan, and Wei Jiangyuan had truly clashed with Ling Zhuo's Source Spirit Crystal. Now, when she mentioned the Source Spirit Crystal, both Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan instinctively expressed their approval. Anyone who had witnessed its power once knew its extraordinary capabilities. Dan Chen and Cao Ying had also seen Ling Zhuo use it, and they were equally impressed. Especially since the Source Spirit Crystal didn't require consuming its owner's power, only needing to extract the power from herbs to function, it could serve as a crucial weapon in battle.
"That broken crystal, green like jade, that kid Ling Zhuo clutches it like a treasure all the time." Lei Jingxiao, who hadn't directly taken the Source Spirit Crystal's attack, said with some disdain, "Next time I see it, I'll snatch it from him!"
"Speaking of which, what exactly is that green crystal?" Wei Jiangyuan asked, a rare question, precisely because he was wary and therefore paid even closer attention.
Those who had seen the Source Spirit Crystal all shook their heads; no one knew its origin. At this moment, Little Fairy Doctor also offered a suggestion with a smile: "Perhaps asking Qing Lin will provide the answer to this question."
Because of Mingmei's inheritance, Qinglin indeed knew more about these magical items than the average person. More than twenty pairs of eyes turned to Qinglin. Qinglin, who was holding a bowl of sweet soup, trembled as she was stared at. She noticed that Xiao Yan was also looking at her expectantly, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Young Master, I have never seen them before. If I only hear your descriptions, the information is really not enough."
Cao Ying immediately realized what was going on. She had been by Ling Zhuo's side the whole time, and she immediately reminded Qing Lin, "The Ling Clan must know about that thing. Ling Zhuo calls it 'Source Spirit Pattern Crystal'."
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's clear blue eyes finally showed a ripple. After thinking for a moment, she said somewhat uncertainly, "Grandma's notes do indeed contain an introduction to Source Spirit Crystals. Source Spirit Crystals are a treasure of the wood attribute, and their greatest characteristic is controlling the source of life."
She gestured with her finger on the table, saying, "It's like spring vines suddenly growing wildly, or a towering ancient tree withering in an instant; it all depends on its whim."
"Grandma seems to have had some contact with it and warned me not to be too forceful even if I encounter it. The Source Spirit Crystal can easily control the source of life, and that kind of power comes too easily, which can easily affect the user's cultivation mentality."
"Based on the information my grandmother left me, the only person she knew who possessed a Source Spirit Crystal was named Wang Yun!"