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With his soul power already reaching the Spirit Realm, Xiao Ling easily discovered Yao Chen's methods.
Furthermore, with his soul perception fully deployed, Xiao Ling could detect everything about Xiao Yan, save for the Bone Flame Ring, which his soul power could not penetrate.
This unusual feature allowed Xiao Ling to locate Yao Chen even without having read the original novel.
Gazing at the illusory figure floating on the ring, Xiao Ling's face remained calm, as if he didn't recognize Yao Chen at all. He inquired, "Who are you? Since you've always followed my cousin and haven't endangered his life, I presume you harbor no ill will towards him. Then why did you dissipate his Dou Qi, causing him to suffer the cold shoulder for over two years and become a useless cultivator?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yao Chen stroked his beard, a calm smile on his face. "My dear friend, there's no need to worry. I harbor no ill will towards your cousin. I dispelled his Dou Qi earlier simply to temper his character. Now he's developing the heart of a powerful warrior. Once his cultivation talent is restored, his achievements will surely surpass his former self."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly after hearing Yao Chen's explanation. Only through the trials of the "useless" period could Xiao Yan go further. In the original novel, Xiao Yan's greatest achievement during those three years as a "useless" was an indomitable spirit.
At this moment, Yao Chen's voice continued, "My original plan was to allow this little fellow to hone his mind for three years. When the time was right, I would reveal myself and accept him as my disciple. However, after learning of your situation, I have other ideas. If you are unable to detect my methods, I will continue to accept this little fellow as my disciple. If you can find my whereabouts, I will follow you and help you become a great master." "
That's a nice thing to say, but if I find your whereabouts, will I still let you hide?" Xiao Ling curled his lips, somewhat speechless. "Besides, how can you prove that your remnant soul can help me become a great master? Why would I keep you, a person of unknown origin, by my side?"
"Since I said I could help you become a great master, I naturally have my reasons." Yao Chen folded his hands behind his back, a mysterious smile on his face.
"Since you are a sixth-grade alchemist, have you ever heard of 'the continent's number one alchemist'?" After saying this, Yao Chen smiled smugly.
"Of course I've heard of him. Yaochen, the continent's foremost alchemist, has not only reached the peak of the Ninth Transformation Dou Zun realm, but is also a peak-level eighth-grade alchemist." Raising an eyebrow, Xiao Ling spoke calmly, "Since you mentioned Yaochen, could it be that you are the real Yaochen, who has disappeared for decades?"
Yaochen smiled mysteriously, then raised his ethereal hand. A burst of azure white flame erupted, emanating a mixture of extreme cold and heat.
"As an alchemist, you should recognize this strange fire, right?" Stroking his beard, Yaochen felt a touch of pride. On the Douqi Continent, those who could tame strange fires were extremely rare, and they were the dream fires of alchemists. This kid would no doubt look envious.
"Ranked eleventh on the Strange Fire List, Bone Spirit Cold Fire. It seems you are indeed Yaochen, the real Yaochen," Xiao Ling feigned surprise and spoke in a tone of astonishment.
With a slight nod, Yao Chen gazed at Xiao Ling and spoke in a calm voice, "Yes, I am Yao Chen. A feud with an enemy has led to this tragic end. As the 'Continent's Number One Alchemist,' am I worthy enough to follow you and teach you the art of alchemy?"
For a naive young man like Xiao Yan, Yao Chen didn't intend to directly reveal his identity. A brief demonstration of his abilities, along with some inducements, would convince him. However, facing a talented young man like Xiao Ling, without a demonstration of his true abilities, there was no way he could convince Xiao Ling to follow him.
When Yao Chen released the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame within Xiao Ling's body seemed to sense it, becoming agitated.
Yao Chen, who had been keeping an eye on Xiao Ling, naturally sensed the fiery aura emanating from him.
"Hmm, I didn't expect you, at such a young age, to have already subdued a strange fire. That's quite a stroke of luck," Yao Chen said, raising an eyebrow in surprise.
As Yao Chen finished speaking, Xiao Ling spread his palm, and a crimson-gold flame leaped out. The blazing heat emanating from the flames caused the surrounding space to distort subtly.
"I haven't refined this strange fire for long. My girlfriend gave it to me when I left Canaan Academy. She said it's a seed of the strange fire within her." Xiao Ling scratched his head. Looking at the seed of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, Xun'er's pretty face emerged in his mind.
Yao Chen's mouth twitched slightly after hearing Xiao Ling's explanation.
Back then, he had journeyed to the extremely dangerous Meteorite Icefield to obtain the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, not only searching for a full eight years, but this boy before him, at the tender age of fifteen, had already tamed a strange fire, and it was a gift from his girlfriend. It was truly infuriating to compare himself to others.
"Judging from the appearance of your Strange Fire, it should be the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame, ranked fourth on the Strange Fire List. It seems your girlfriend's background is quite extraordinary." Yao Chen paused his thoughts and glanced at Xiao Ling, giving him a meaningful smile.
Xiao Ling ignored the conversation and changed the subject, "Since Senior Yao Zun intends to stay with me and teach me alchemy, what do I need to do? They say there's no such thing as a free lunch. I imagine Senior Yao Zun wants me to do something for you."
"It seems you've accepted my proposal. Haha, I won't hide it from you. I will do my best to teach you alchemy and guide your practice. When you're capable enough, you'll help me refine a body." Yao Chen maintained a faint smile, stroking his somewhat ethereal beard.
"What materials are needed to refine the body? What if I can't gather them?" Xiao Ling's eyes shifted, looking at Yao Chen with curiosity.
In the original novel, Yao Chen told Xiao Yan the method of refining the body, but said that it would require the help of three kinds of strange fire. Now Yao Chen doesn't know that he has practiced the "Burning Art", so how can he get him to help him refine the body.
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Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yao Chen looked calm and said slowly: "Don't worry, although refining a new body is difficult, it is not impossible. First, you need to prepare a bone-growing and blood-melting pill. This pill is quite special. It is a seventh-grade peak pill. If the medicinal materials are of good quality, it can also be refined into an eighth-grade pill. Secondly, you need the remains of a Dou Zong strongman. The stronger the strength in life, the better the effect. Finally, you need the essence and blood of a seventh-level monster, the same as the body, the stronger the better. With these materials, you can refine a new body. However, if there is a strange fire to assist in refining, the host will have a lot of problems with the new body. "The host's adaptability will improve."
Thinking of this, Yao Chen couldn't help but sigh deeply. "If the three exotic fires could be used simultaneously to refine the body, then both the host and the new body would be able to reach the most perfect state. Unfortunately, exotic fires are rare, and you haven't practiced that special technique, so you can't possess all three. Otherwise, I could also bestow the Bone Spirit Cold Fire upon you, which would also improve my compatibility with the new body when refining the body..."
After hearing Yao Chen's explanation, Xiao Ling suddenly realized that the three exotic fires were not necessary for refining a new body, but only served to increase the compatibility between the host and the new body.
In the original novel, Han Feng was resurrected once, which shows that there are definitely more methods of refining the body than Yao Chen's, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Xiao Ling looked at Yao Chen and smiled mysteriously. "Senior Yao Zun, if I can absorb multiple different fires, will you be willing to give me the Bone Spirit Cold Fire?"
Yao Chen raised an eyebrow. Seeing Xiao Ling's expression, he was somewhat puzzled. Could this kid be able to absorb multiple different fires at the same time?
Suddenly, Yao Chen recalled something. After he woke up, the "Burning Art" in the Bone Flame Ring disappeared. Could it be that this kid had obtained the "Burning Art"?
Yao Chen's face showed no expression, and he asked in a flat tone: "Do you have a way to absorb multiple kinds of strange fire at the same time?"
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, and a white light flashed in his hand, and a black scroll appeared in Xiao Ling's hand. "This unnamed martial arts method was obtained by me by chance in the Xiao family in Wutan City. Although this martial arts method was only of the low yellow level at the beginning, it can be upgraded by swallowing flames. Could it be that the strange martial arts method that Senior Yao Zun mentioned before is the one I saw?"
After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Yao Chen said with some emotion: "Yes, this is the martial arts method I mentioned before. I got this martial arts method from a relic. I named it "Burning Art". It seems that something unexpected happened, causing this "Burning Art" to flow out of the Bone Flame Ring and was picked up by you by chance."
Shaking his head, Yao Chen looked at Xiao Ling with an expectant look, "Is this the martial arts method you are practicing now?"
Looking at Yao Chen's somewhat eager eyes, Xiao Ling nodded slightly, "Yes, this is what I am practicing This technique has devoured several beast fires and a Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. Now the grade of the Burning Technique has reached the intermediate level of the Xuan rank, which is barely enough for my current use. I didn't expect that this technique would come from the hands of Senior Yao Zun. This fate is really amazing.
Yao Chen chuckled and tempted Xiao Ling, "Since you have practiced my technique, why don't you become my disciple? I believe that now you have also realized how difficult it is to upgrade the grade of the "Burning Technique". Be my disciple, and I will pass on the Bone Spirit Cold Fire to you. "Upgrading the Burning Art to the Earth Rank should be more than enough. Not only would it improve the Burning Art's rank, but it would also grant him personal instruction from a master who is a peak eighth-rank alchemist. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
" Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling curled his lips. "Didn't you say before that if I could absorb multiple types of strange fire, you'd give me the Bone Spirit Cold Fire? How come now you're saying you'll give it to me only after I become your disciple?"
Yao Chen ignored Xiao Ling's rant, chuckling and continuing to gaze at him expectantly.
Despite his complaints, Xiao Ling was still pondering Yao Chen's proposal. He was quite supportive of Yao Chen. Although Han Feng had betrayed Yao Chen in the past, driven by his pursuit of power, this didn't negate his role as a good teacher; it simply showed Han Feng to be truly foolish. Furthermore, Yao Chen's sometimes calm and sometimes humorous personality perfectly suited Xiao Ling's taste.
Originally, Xiao Ling had intended to use the Myriad Souls Banner to refine Yao Chen directly. This way, he could retrieve the desired information directly from his memories and safely subdue the Bone Spirit Cold Fire.
However, Xiao Ling hadn't clashed with Yao Chen, and his ability to obtain the "Burning Art" was partly due to Yao Chen's involvement. Having lived in modern society for over twenty years, Xiao Ling still retained some moral integrity. Yao Chen, betrayed by his disciples, was already devastated; if he were to be contained within the Myriad Souls Banner, it would be a truly tragic event.
However, Xiao Ling held too many secrets. If he kept Yao Chen close to him, with his years of experience, he would likely soon discover Xiao Ling's unique qualities.
A thought flashed through Xiao Ling's mind, and he made a decision in his heart. He looked at Yao Chen with some apology: "Senior Yao Zun, I have always respected you, but I have no intention of becoming your disciple at the moment.
I am sorry to disappoint you." Yao Chen was a little surprised to hear that Xiao Ling refused to accept him as his master, but it was also within his expectations. He slowly said: "Since you have no intention of becoming my disciple, I will not force you. It's a pity that I didn't meet you when you were young, otherwise perhaps we could have formed a happy relationship. Although we cannot become master and disciple, I will still fulfill the conditions I proposed before. When your cultivation reaches Dou Huang, I will separate a wisp of Bone Spirit Cold Fire and give it to you. When you reach the high-level Dou Zong, I will pass on the Bone Spirit Cold Fire itself. I believe that with the help of Bone Spirit Cold Fire, you will be able to break through to Dou
Zun." Xiao Ling raised an eyebrow. It seemed that the old man Yao Chen was quite trustworthy. This made Xiao Ling's plan more certain.
Xiao Ling revealed a mysterious smile and said to Yao Chen, "Although I cannot become Senior Yao Zun's disciple, I can introduce you to a disciple with extraordinary talent. Let me tell you in advance, the person I am introducing you to has a cultivation talent that is even more terrifying than mine. As long as she is willing to accept you as her teacher, Senior Yao Zun is not good at fighting now, and teaching a disciple can also help kill some of my free time."
Seeing Xiao Ling's mysterious look, Yao Chen raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Who is this person who can make you feel ashamed of your cultivation talent? If it is indeed as you said, I am naturally willing to accept her as my disciple."
"Don't worry, Senior Yao Zun, when I take you to see her, her cultivation talent will definitely shock you." After saying this, Xiao Ling opened the door of the training room and walked out first.
(End of this chapter)