novelhk 375. Reasons for the request
375. Reasons for the request
The black figure snorted coldly, its eerie eyes seeming capable of devouring everything in the world!
"Are Soul Fiend and his gang just sitting around doing nothing? I was only gone for half a day!"
The latter, feeling the slight pressure emanating from the black figure, resisted with all his might, and said respectfully with no resentment on his face, "You are the commander-in-chief, and the clan leader has repeatedly emphasized that once this matter begins, there is no turning back. So, without you, no one dares to make a decision."
"He's really in a hurry, isn't he? Soul Executioner, do you even know what a hunting game is?"
The Soul Executioner, though incredibly powerful, still appeared somewhat flustered before the black-clad figure: "Ah?...I understand, but what does Your Excellency mean?"
The black figure paused for a moment, seemingly bored because the latter didn't understand his inner thoughts.
Turning to look in the direction Ling Zhuo had disappeared, he gave a cold smile: "Go back and tell him to be more patient. If we're going to be the final hunters, then we should at least wait until the prey has struggled fiercely before striking to kill it!"
Having received the order, the Soul Executioner felt as if he had been freed and hurriedly left, seemingly not wanting to stay a moment longer. The black figure stood there, watching Xiao Yan in the distance, a playful smile on his face, before being swallowed up by a void black hole and disappearing from the spot.
"Little fellow from the Xiao clan, you're in luck. Looking forward to our next meeting..."
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"Young friend Xiao Yan, I am Danta Kang Ning. To be honest, we failed in our duty today, and I must apologize to you."
Then, the hunchbacked old man Kang Ning presented a small jade bottle to Xiao Yan, saying, "Consider this Qingming Pill a small compensation from the Pill Tower and the Burning Flame Valley."
Xiao Yan naturally knew that what Kang Ning was talking about was the incident at the trade fair where the old man surnamed Yan had attacked him so brazenly. After all, such an incident would damage one's reputation no matter where it happened.
At this moment, Mu Qingluan immediately came to Xiao Yan's side and transmitted her voice to him, saying, "Senior Brother, Elder Kang Ning is one of the most important elders of the Pill Tower. Above him are the three giants of the Pill Tower!"
The three leaders of the Pill Tower are in charge of the Pill Tower. Xiao Yan once heard Venerable Feng mention that if it weren't for Yao Lao's personality, he would have become one of the leaders of the Pill Tower as well! One of the most important elders below the leaders, whose strength is even stronger than Qing Lin, Xiao Yan's regard for Kang Ning has increased once again!
Although the Qingming Pill was only a mid-grade seventh-rank pill, it was specifically designed to restore a weakened soul, making it extremely useful for Xiao Yan in his current state. Xiao Yan readily accepted it. As two powerful forces in the Central State, the Pill Tower and the Soul Hall were polar opposites in reputation. Most people avoided the Soul Hall like the plague, fearing being targeted. The Pill Tower, on the other hand, was considered the benchmark in the Central State. Kang Ning, an elder from the Pill Tower, could naturally trust the pills he sent.
"Elder Kang, you're too kind." Xiao Yan still had to attend the Pill Gathering after all. Among the high-level alchemists in the Pill Tower, there were probably quite a few with eccentric tempers. Xiao Yan knew that it would always be good to be polite.
Tang Zhen, who was standing nearby, also arrived at this moment. This powerful figure who controlled the Burning Flame Valley was even a little nervous in front of Xiao Yan. His hands were unconsciously rubbing together, and he asked impatiently, "Young friend Xiao Yan, I have a favor to ask of you. Would you be willing to lend a hand?"
Kang Ning, standing to the side, was not annoyed at all by Tang Zhen's appearance. On the contrary, he felt a sense of admiration. His old friend was truly taking meticulous care of his beloved daughter!
"Don't worry, I will do my best to fulfill your request, young friend Xiao Yan!" Tang Zhen was worried that Xiao Yan might refuse, so he immediately made a promise, but he didn't make any promises too confidently, after all, Ling Zhuo's example was right in front of him.
Xiao Yan smiled and said, "I have long heard that the relationship between the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Burning Flame Valley is extraordinary. I have received much care from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Valley Master Tang, please just tell me what you need!"
"When one of my Burning Flame Valley disciples was inheriting the Nine Dragons Thunderfire, a minor incident occurred, so we need young friend Xiao Yan to take action."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned: "Valley Master Tang, if the problem only arose during the inheritance of the strange fire, there should still be quite a few ways to resolve it, right?"
Burning Flame Valley is a top power in Central Continent. As long as they don't face a life-or-death crisis due to inheriting a strange fire, they always have a way to resolve it. Burning Flame Valley is a large and powerful family, and it shouldn't have fallen into such a sorry state.
"Young friend Xiao Yan guessed correctly. He did indeed think of a solution at the beginning, which was to refine that seventh-grade high-level pill, the Fire Bodhi Pill."
At this point, Tang Zhen's eyes betrayed his guilt: "However, the alchemist's skill was insufficient during the pill refining process. Although the pill was barely completed, it had flaws. As a result, the disciple's hidden dangers not only failed to improve but worsened. In the end, although I personally went to the Pill Tower to seek help from one of the three great masters, I could only stabilize the injury. To eradicate it completely, a different kind of fire is necessary!"
Xiao Yan also frowned. The alchemy skills of the three giants of the Pill Tower were probably not much worse than those of Yao Lao. If they could only stabilize their injuries, then it was indeed troublesome.
Kang Ning, who was standing to the side, added in a low voice, "That disciple is the beloved daughter of Valley Master Tang Zhen."
"I see..." Xiao Yan murmured, now he understood everything: "However, I am only at the mid-level of the seventh rank, which may cause me trouble."
Tang Zhen nodded quickly: "Don't worry, young friend. There will be people in the Pill Tower who will help. You only need to control the strange fire. Actually, the most important thing is to have a strange fire and be able to control it stably!"
Tang Zhen didn't say the second half of his sentence, but everyone knew that after his battle with Ling Zhuo, Xiao Yan's ability to control and control different types of fire was beyond question!
Xiao Yan felt much more at ease knowing that someone from the Pill Tower would intervene. He nodded and said, "Then Xiao Yan will definitely do his best."
Kang Ning, who was standing to the side, also clicked his tongue. He hadn't expected that Xiao Yan, at such a young age, could not only rival a Dou Zun expert but also reach the level of a mid-grade seventh-rank alchemist.
The Pill Tower does indeed possess alchemy skills at this level, but it is extremely rare for Xiao Yan to remain so calm at such a young age and with such a high level of expertise.
Kang Ning remarked with emotion, "Xiao Yan's spirited demeanor today reminds me of an old friend from the Starfall Pavilion."
Tang Zhen chuckled and said, "The one who left the deepest impression on you is probably none other than the Medicine Venerable."
"Although young friend Xiao Yan is the disciple of Venerable Feng, he seems to have quite the demeanor of Yao Chen back then." After saying this, Kang Ning looked around at the three women surrounding Xiao Yan with great interest, his eyes filled with a hint of teasing.