Chapter 191: Sixth-Rank Sea Beast Demon Core Fossil!
"In the Refining Valley, Xiao Yan asked Jiang Lin for the last bit of accompanying purple crystal source. Jiang Lin didn't refuse and gave Xiao Yan half, leaving the rest for backup materials."
"Thanks, Brother Lin!" After receiving the extra accompanying purple crystal source from Jiang Lin, Xiao Yan was immediately excited and grateful. He then took the crystal source to Yao Chen to make up for the alchemy skills he had neglected recently.
Yao Chen didn't say much. Teaching one person was the same as teaching two. There was no issue with having one more Xiao Yan.
"Wait, this is not right! I came first! Why does it sound like I'm the one being given for free?" Xiao Yan thought in confusion.
"During this time, you two should focus on learning alchemy. With the spirit plants in this valley, it should be more than enough for you to break through to Dou Master. Afterward, we will head to the Tagore Desert." Yao Chen planned out the next steps for Xiao Yan.
Jiang Lin had already informed them about the possible existence of exotic flames in the Tagore Desert, so Yao Chen and the others were determined to go.
"Will Brother Lin come with us?" Xiao Yan asked as he watched Jiang Lin, who had temporarily stored the Qingxuan Qiankun Cauldron and was now working on the special source crystal outside the purple crystal source.
"Me? I'll return to the Jamma Holy City first to retrieve the special alchemy cauldron made there." Jiang Lin replied, not looking up as he continued working on the special source crystal.
At this moment, only the three of them and one ghost were in the Refining Valley. Jiang Lin had already released Lanye to Jamma Holy City, asking it to deliver a letter to Yuan Bao of the Refining Master Guild and also to help them forge a special alchemy cauldron. Lanye could also visit the Jamma Royal Family for some food.
With Lanye's flying speed, even a typical Dou King couldn't catch it. Additionally, Lanye had the Jamma Royal Family's golden seal, so as long as Lanye didn't actively venture into dangerous, desolate areas, Jiang Lin didn't need to worry about its safety.
There was also a small subplot where Yao Chen became very interested in the soul paper from Pei Xuan, which had been given to Jiang Lin as a hard labor tool. Yao Chen wanted to trade for it, but Jiang Lin refused.
Jiang Lin said, "That's my long-lost elder brother, so you'll have to pay more!"
Yao Chen, at that point, couldn't offer anything that Jiang Lin could use, so the deal fell through, and Yao Chen didn't bring it up again.
"Once I've retrieved the alchemy cauldron, I'll also gather some information, and then we can meet up in the Tagore Desert," Jiang Lin said as he used his Dou Qi to manipulate the red-gold flames inside the Qingxuan Qiankun Cauldron, melting the special source crystal inside.
A good cauldron was very helpful for both alchemy and weapon refining. For example, the Qingxuan Cauldron in Jiang Lin's hands was self-charging. When there was no energy, it could simply be placed in a furnace to charge, and it would gradually recharge itself. This ability was something Yao Chen's Black Magic Cauldron didn't have, making Jiang Lin's refining and alchemy much easier.
After half a day of refining, Jiang Lin finally succeeded in melting the source crystal into a liquid, soft and glowing like faintly shining glass.
"This thing really resists high temperatures," Jiang Lin muttered as he wiped the sweat from his forehead. Xiao Yan, curious, came over and looked at the liquid glass inside the Qingxuan Cauldron. Surprised, he asked, "Brother Lin, what's this? Are you collecting it to make crystal pills?"
"Crystal pills?" Jiang Lin was suddenly stunned when Xiao Yan mentioned the term. Looking at the liquid glass, Jiang Lin thought about Xiao Yan's words and suppressed the restlessness in his heart. He nonchalantly pulled out a light blue crystal ball about the size of a fist from his storage ring.
"Sixth-Rank Sea Beast Demon Core Fossil?" Yao Chen looked over from a distance. When he saw the light blue crystal ball in Jiang Lin's hands, a flash of surprise appeared in his eyes. However, it was quickly replaced by a look of understanding. After all, the person holding it was a member of the Spirit Clan. Even if he were holding a Ninth-Rank Demon Core, Yao Chen shouldn't be surprised.
"Sixth-Rank? Are you sure, Old Master Yao?" Jiang Lin was surprised and looked at the light blue crystal ball, which was supposedly a Fifth-Rank Sea Demon Core Fossil.
"What? Old man, would I lie to you? With your status, even if you had a Seventh-Rank Demon Core, I wouldn't be surprised. Did you pick this up yourself?" Yao Chen casually looked at Jiang Lin, and to his surprise, Jiang Lin nodded.
"Yes, I found it... I always thought it was a Fifth-Rank Demon Core," Jiang Lin said with a smile and scratched his head.
Yao Chen and Xiao Yan: "..."
"It's just a useless demon core fossil, not useful at all. Did you acquire some ancient secret technique that can turn useless demon cores into something useful?" Yao Chen's face twitched, and he subconsciously pouted.
"Er..." Xiao Yan looked at his proud teacher and sighed. "Teacher, stop talking."
This time, it was Jiang Lin's turn to be silent.
He didn't answer Yao Chen's question. Instead, using Yao Chen's 'blessed mouth' buff, Jiang Lin took out the light blue demon core fossil, which he had been refining for several years, and placed it into the Qingxuan Qiankun Cauldron burning with fierce flames. He used his soul power to carefully cover the light blue demon core with the liquid glass, and then, while using his soul power to grind it, slowly fused it with the dazzling red-gold Dou Qi.
"..."
At this moment, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan stared at Jiang Lin with wide eyes, silently watching him.
Xiao Yi Xian, who had been quietly reading and studying, couldn't help but comment, "Jiang Lin may not be lucky, but his ability to pick up things is amazing. That soul paper the teacher mentioned earlier? He found it at the market."
Yao Chen: "..."
Xiao Yan looked at Jiang Lin, who was deeply focused and ignoring them, and then turned to the silent Yao Chen. After a few moments, he whispered, "Teacher, how about... you bless me with a few favors too?"
"Get lost!" Yao Chen immediately glared at Xiao Yan, then snapped his soul whip. "Do you dare mock me? See if I don't reward you with a few hundred lashes!"
Crack!
"No, no! Xiao Yi Xian also said it! Why are you only hitting me?"
Crack!
"Still talking back? I'll hit you just because I'm your teacher!"
(END CHAPTER)
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