Heart Palpitations

"One Hall, One Tower, two sects, Three Valleys, Four Directions Pavilion —Brother Xiao, you've only been in the Central Continent for less than two years, yet you've already broken down and rebuilt the original layout of the Central Continent. Truly, you're unparalleled in the world!"

Tang Zhen took a sip of tea and then proceeded to shower Xiao Yan with praise.

Back then, when Tang Zhen was the Burning Flame Valley Master, he had to consider whether he could afford the high price to refine a Seventh Grade Advanced Pill, Fire Bodhi Pill, and instead chose to hire some lower-level Alchemist do.

Now, numerous Seventh Grade High-level Alchemists are lining up to try and establish a connection with Tang Zhen, hoping to purchase the Prosperous Fire and obtain the Soul Cultivation Method.

Such a huge change made Tang Zhen feel so happy that he couldn't put his words into words.

Tang Zhen's admiration for Xiao Yan was like an endless Scorching Volcano Range, or an unstoppable Volcanic Eruption.

Upon hearing that Xiao Yan had emerged from seclusion, Tang Zhen hurriedly handed over his work to Tang Huo'er and rushed over with the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire.

Faced with Tang Zhen's flattery, Xiao Yan was about to return the compliment when he suddenly felt a pang of unease.

It seems that a Heavenly Flames has appeared in Ye City, causing the Emperor Flame to react, and even the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame has also shown unusual activity.

Raising his hand to his chest, Xiao Yan was shocked to discover that the seal set up by the Nether Flame Demon Saint seemed to have finally succumbed to the pressure and had encountered a problem, causing the Emperor Flame and the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame to collide.

Xiao Yan has been gradually strengthening his connection with the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, and after refining the Three Thousand Burning Flame, he made two breakthroughs.

During this collision, Xiao Yan's Soul Power was finally fully injected into the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, imprinting Soul Imprint into its interior.

However, this Myriad Beast Spirit Flame is incredibly fierce, capable of directly confronting the Emperor Flame. Xiao Yan needs to mediate and fuse the two together.

In that case, the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire will have to be put on hold for now— Xiao Yan doesn't have the confidence to refine two Heavenly Flames at the same time.

"Brother Xiao, are you unwell?"

"It's alright, but please stay a little longer, Brother Tang, with the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire. I will head to Burning Flame Valley after I finish dealing with my current matters."

Xiao Yan clutched his chest. He sensed the aura of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. Perhaps it was because Gu Xun'er had learned the Heaven Refining Ancient Array and received a reward from the Gu Clan, which further enhanced her strength and caused the Emperor Flame to react in this way.

Just as Tang Zhen was about to ask if he wanted to stay and help, he saw Gu Xun'er walk in with a slightly worried look on her face. He quickly laughed it off and said, "Then Brother Xiao, please go ahead and do your work. Just let me know when you need the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire!"

After saying that, Tang Zhen ran off in a flash, leaving Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er alone.

Gu Xun'er ignored Tang Zhen and sat down next to Xiao Yan, resting her chin on her hand and sighing pitifully.

"What do you need me for? I just acquired a Heavenly Flames and am about to go into seclusion," Xiao Yan said.

"..." Gu Xun'er glanced at Xiao Yan's chest, where there were two auras that made the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame wary, and even somewhat fearful.

One of them should be the flame after Xiao Yan fused with the Three Thousand Burning Flame. Where did the other one come from? It can even rival the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.

"Those old fogies in the clan want me to exchange your Green Lotus Core Flame Root for control of the quota." Gu Xun'er felt a wave of exhaustion and handed the Space Jade Slip to Xiao Yan.

"Alright, you can have half of the Earth Array slots, but the Gu Clan has to send someone to screen for members of the Soul Hall." Xiao Yan said casually.

Gu Xun'er was very upset because the elders demanded that all the spots be taken.

After their brains, which seemed to contain nothing but confusion, came to a conclusion: Xiao Yan obtained the Three Thousand Burning Flame from the Pill Tower, so all the spots should belong to the Pill Tower; Xiao Yan obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame from the Gu Clan, so all the spots should rightfully belong to the Gu Clan.

"What, half isn't enough? Then all the spots are yours. But the Ye Family has so many people to feed, it's not unreasonable to share some resources, is it?" Xiao Yan said casually when he saw Gu Xun'er's troubled expression.

The quotas are all just for show; the Ye Family can't control them anyway, so it's better to give them to these face-conscious forces and let them have a chance.

As for the Ye Family, they should just keep quiet and make a fortune!

Gu Xun'er stared blankly at Xiao Yan. After Xiao Yan looked at her with a puzzled expression, she quickly turned her head away.

"Thank you..."

"You're welcome."

"..." Gu Xun'er remained silent, her slender fingers twirling a strand of hair as she hesitated, "Can you talk to me?"

Xiao Yan pressed his chest. After imprinting his Soul Imprint into the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame, he was able to control it slightly, and the seal stabilized again.

"Alright, I should thank you for telling me that the Soul Hall was going to deal with my teacher—although they didn't end up coming." Xiao Yan said, taking a sip of tea.

"..." Her cheeks twitched. Despite being teased, Gu Xun'er inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

"It must have been your shocking speech at the end of the Pill Gathering, right? The number of powerful figures in Ye City has increased many times over. Some reclusive sects that have even produced Dou Sheng have sent people to be stationed around Ye City."

"After all, those sects also train Alchemist, but very few of them break through to the Eighth Grade."

"Even the Soul Hall couldn't handle so many powerful individuals at the same time."

"Who would have thought that you could repel Dou Sheng Expert with just a few words?"

Gu Xun'er was deeply moved. This way of subduing the enemy without fighting did not result in any actual losses, but it was something that no one could learn.

Xiao Yan nodded. Since Gu Xun'er was willing to praise him, he was also willing to listen.

"In the Alchemist World, in order to obtain the opportunity to purchase the Prosperous Fire as soon as possible, Alchemist's pride and arrogance have been torn to shreds, and they have all lowered their prices to make medicine for others."

"As a result, the flames became stronger, the Soul Power became stronger, and the alchemy skills became stronger. Everyone became stronger, to the point that Eighth Grade Alchemist were not as precious as before."

"The Alchemist World has been changed because of your words."

Gu Xun'er looked at him with admiration. She had once longed to become an Alchemist, but she was targeted and had to return to her clan as a young lady. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's ambitious words were beginning to become a reality.

Xiao Yan was about to say something, an extremely terrifying pressure enveloped the entire Ye City.

"Hehehe, Yao Chen, I didn't expect you to not only survive but also break through to the Medicine Saint!"

A piercing, sinister laugh reached the ears of everyone in Ye City. The sound had no intention of attacking, yet it still managed to kill countless people.

Xiao Yan didn't rush out to his death, but instead looked at Gu Xun'er, hoping she could call Gu Yuan to kill this Dou Sheng.

"Hun Miesheng ..." Gu Xun'er frowned slightly, recognizing the voice as its owner.

Unexpectedly, the Soul Hall did not give up, but instead directly mobilized its forces, with the Palace Master personally taking action.

The Soul Hall Master is a Four-star Dou Sheng! Even if the Medicine Saint and the Old Ancestor Huoyun joined forces, they would not be his match!

With her mind racing, Gu Xun'er did not directly call out to Gu Yuan.