Boom!
Xiao Ting also calmly threw a punch. His fist contained the soul power of a half-step spirit-realm expert.
When the fists collided, an ear-piercing roar erupted. Many people instinctively covered their ears.
The terrifying clash created a storm in the air that spread outward, raging across hundreds of feet.
The battle was taking place at high altitude—otherwise many people and buildings nearby would have been affected.
At the moment of contact, a subtle spatial tremor occurred.
Both were extremely powerful; the force generated after collision had reached the level of a high-rank Dou Emperor going all out.
Yet both were only low-level Dou King. This showed how incredibly tough Zi Yan's body was and how powerful Xiao Ting's soul force had become after empowerment.
Boom!
Another explosion. An invisible shockwave spread. Xiao Ting's eyes narrowed.
Zi Yan felt a power from the fist that surpassed her own. She instinctively tried to circulate her Qi and blood, but it was too late.
Whoosh!
Zi Yan was instantly blasted dozens of feet away, smashing the roof of a building to pieces.
Xiao Ting flapped his Battle Qi wings and shot like lightning to the remaining pills, grabbing them and storing them in his ring.
After finishing, he put his hands behind his back and spoke in a joking tone.
"The inner academy's welcome ceremony for me is really unique and creative. Not satisfied with just testing my alchemy skills, they seem to want to test my actual strength too?"
"Xiao Ting, don't misunderstand." Su Qian slightly pursed his lips and beckoned Zi Yan over to explain. "She is currently ranked number one in the inner academy's strength ranking. She's always been childish and often sneaks into the alchemy department to steal spiritual medicines and herbs, but she always compensates for the loss with her own ability."
"This time, the pill you refined contained condensed heaven-and-earth power, so she impulsively tried to steal it. Please don't mind."
"Zi Yan, apologize to Xiao Ting right now! He just entered the inner academy—how could you steal the pill he refined?"
While speaking, Su Qian secretly transmitted to Xiao Ting: "Xiao Ting, I'm sorry. I overlooked this child. She is a Magical Beast that accidentally ate a transformation pill and turned into human form. She has special talents and is extremely sensitive to heaven-and-earth spiritual objects. She often makes mistakes, but since she's still young and can make up for it, she has never received severe punishment."
"Go to the lowest level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. You're allowed to stay up to six months. If you can't use it all at once, you can split the time. How about that?"
Since there was an apology, explanation, and compensation, Xiao Ting naturally didn't blame him.
He already knew Zi Yan possessed a copy of the Journal and had deliberately used this method to approach him.
"Hmph, sorry." Zi Yan turned her face away and gave an insincere apology.
"Young lady, if you want medicine, don't steal it secretly—ask me directly. That's very rude." Xiao Ting smiled. "For the Great Elder's sake, I'll let it go this time. Don't do it again."
Zi Yan's beautiful eyes lit up. "So if I ask, you'll give it to me?"
"Of course… impossible." Xiao Ting shook his head. "We're not blood-related. Why should I give you precious medicine?"
"Why are you talking so slowly?" Zi Yan said irritably. "I'll make it up to you. I'm good at finding rare and precious things."
"Alright." Su Qian interrupted and said to Xiao Ting, "Xiao Ting, didn't you say you were going to the lowest level of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower after refining? Now I'm sending you there."
"Then please trouble yourself to deliver my luggage first, Elder." Xiao Ting nodded in agreement and headed downstairs.
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[Little Fairy Doctor]: Zi Yan, is this the "reasonable way" you proposed today to get closer to Xiao Ting? [Zi Yan]: Yes. If there's a problem, tell me whether it's appropriate and whether I actually know him. [Huo Zhi]: What method did she use?
[Xun Er]: She tried to steal the Purple Crystal Extreme Spirit Pill Xiao Ting just refined.
[Feng Qing Er]: Such a crazy method?
[Cao Ying]: Did young master Xiao Ting beat her?
[Qing Lin]: Yes. She was blasted away by Xiao Ting with one punch and the roof collapsed.
[Zi Yan]: It felt ticklish—I didn't use much force.
[Tang Huo Er]: Actually, this idea was yours, right?
[Zi Yan]: Exactly what I would do. I can't wait for him to leave the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower so I can meet him again.
The girls chatted casually in the group.
…
Xiao Ting walked over to Xun Er, took out two pills and gave them to her, then tossed another pill to Xiao Yan.
For the Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin, there was no need to take any medicine unless they encountered poisonous Magical Beasts or snake-type Magical Beasts.
"Xun Er, I'll train at the foot of the tower for a while. If Yun Yun comes during this time, keep her by your side." Xiao Ting looked into Xun Er's eyes and gently instructed.
"Brother Xiao Ting, you remember everything so well." Xun Er smiled sweetly and tightly gripped the two pills in her hand.
She had no intention of refusing his kindness—her heart was filled with warmth and happiness.
The surrounding students were extremely envious.
The girls envied Xun Er. They also wanted a partner with extraordinary talent, strength, and the ability to refine pills.
The boys also envied Xun Er. Why was Xiao Ting so particular about gender? It wasn't like they couldn't do it themselves!
"Elder, let's go."
Xiao Ting couldn't wait to find a secluded place to train—body, spirit, and alchemy skills.
"Let's go." Su Qian gave Zi Yan a stern warning, then nodded lightly.
He took the lead and guided Xiao Ting toward the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
While descending the stairs, Xiao Ting was thinking—and decided to give the Journal owners a little shock.
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[Successfully refined Purple Crystal Extreme Spirit Pill. This is a top-grade 4th-rank pill, an improved version of Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill. The difference is…]
[Purple Crystal Extreme Spirit Pill is even more effective. Dou Masters and Dou Grandmasters can take it. It will help Xun Er prepare for the inner academy selection in six months.]
[Before Xun Er returns to the ancient clan, I will temporarily stay in Jia Nan Academy's inner court. After reaching the peak of Dou King, the auxiliary effect of Fallen Heart Flame becomes negligible, but the Black Corner Region has many opportunities.]
[The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva, the Little Fairy Doctor will use in the future, the dried corpse of an 8th-rank Heaven Demon Phoenix after it fell…]
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Feng Qing Er, who saw the latest notes while practicing combat skills, lit up. She waved her hand and smashed the rock in front of her to pieces.
This was truly a heavenly blessing. She had just been looking for a reason to go to the Black Corner Region—Xiao Ting had given her one himself.
An 8th-rank Heaven Demon Phoenix comparable to Dou Venerate was a pillar of their clan.
Information about someone of that level made the trip to the Black Corner Region absolutely worthwhile.
But her good mood quickly vanished.
…
[After the Purple Crystal Supreme Spirit Pill was refined, Zi Yan had appeared and tried to steal it right in front of everyone.]
[This was exactly in line with Zi Yan's character—exactly what the Ancient Void Dragon Princess would do.]
…
Zi Yan: As expected.
Wait—"Ancient Void Dragon Princess"? What does that mean?
Feng Qing Er: !
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