Leaving

Looking at these three options, Xiao Ming's lips twitched.

What is Zi Yan's little white dress? If someone finds out about it, it'll be hard to explain.

Moreover, this item had absolutely no value, so Xiao Ming simply ignored this option.

"Pill Spirit Paste, the Soul Cultivation Technique Taiyi Soul Art..." Xiao Ming silently recited these two names, having already made his decision.

"Simulator, select Pill Spirit Paste." As soon as Xiao Ming finished speaking, a pool of viscous, emerald-green liquid appeared in front of him, and a faint fragrance slowly wafted out as it appeared.

Having long been accustomed to the way Simulator distribute items, Xiao Ming's Soul Power surged forth, steadily holding the Pill Spirit Paste without leaking a single drop.

Xiao Ming took out a Cold Jade bottle from his Na Ring and put all the Pill Spirit Paste into it before withdrawing his Soul Power.

Looking at the Pill Spirit Paste in his hand, Xiao Ming smiled slightly.

Pill Spirit Paste is one of the main ingredients for preparing the Earth Core Soul Marrow, and it is extremely rare.

The Gastrodia Jade Stone that Xiao Ming obtained earlier is also another main material for preparing the Earth Core Soul Marrow.

The Earth Core Soul Marrow is an even rarer Heaven and Earth Rare Treasures, possessing an irresistible allure for Alchemist, because it can forge the soul!

The so-called "soul forging" means tempering and refining; in other words, this Earth Core Soul Marrow can wash away the impurities of the soul.

This Earth Core Soul Marrow cannot be consumed directly; it requires the blending of other Heaven and Earth Rare Treasures to maximize its efficacy.

Xiao Ming had only heard of the Earth Core Soul Marrow, but had never actually encountered it.

He also discovered traces of the Earth Core Soul Marrow during this simulation.

After receiving news of the Earth Core Soul Marrow in the Simulator, he went to request it but was refused.

This wasn't entirely unexpected. After all, the Five Great Clans of the Pill Region certainly knew about the Earth Core Soul Marrow, and they would definitely not exchange such Supreme Treasure of Alchemist.

Because of it, a soul at the Mortal Realm Peak can easily break through to the Ling Realm! And only by breaking through the soul can one become Eighth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster!

If Xiao Ming possessed the Earth Core Soul Marrow and combined it with the effects of Soul Cultivation Technique, he could probably break through to the Ling Realm in less than a month.

Unfortunately, this herb is hard to obtain; the Simulator didn't even drop Earth Core Soul Marrow, only Pill Spirit Paste.

In fact, the Taiyi Soul Art Pill Spirit Paste is more valuable than the Elixir of Elixir.

He could obtain both of these things later. However, compared to medicinal herbs, Soul Cultivation Technique are replicable. Since they can be obtained later, their value would be greatly reduced. Especially since he already has Soul Cultivation Technique, there is no difference between obtaining it sooner or later. Therefore, he chose the Pill Spirit Paste.

"Earth Core Soul Marrow... The Dan Family said it was obtained from the Pill Tower, but who knows how much Earth Core Soul Marrow the Pill Tower has? Could we intercept it?" Xiao Ming thought for a moment and then stopped thinking about it.

This will be known once you arrive at the Pill Tower.

After storing the Pill Spirit Paste in his Na Ring, Xiao Ming focused his mind and began to refine the Demonic Poison Spot. The continuous stream of Poison Dou Qi was burned by Xiao Ming's White Glass Heart Flame, transforming into pure energy that merged into Xiao Ming's body.

In the evening, Xiao Ming walked out of his room and was greeted by the sight of three women chatting harmoniously.

"Young Master!" Xiao Ming's appearance caused the three of them to turn their heads. When Qing Lin saw Xiao Ming, she excitedly stood up and rushed towards Xiao Ming.

He caught Qing Lin's delicate, boneless body and waited until Xiao Ming calmed down a bit before setting her down.

Only then did Qing Lin realize that her actions had been quite bold, and her crystal-clear earlobes turned a pale pink.

"Haha, long time no see! Qing Lin has grown taller, and even his strength has improved quite a bit. Not bad, not bad."

Xiao Ming found Qing Lin's shy demeanor quite amusing. Unlike her slender figure when they first met, Qing Lin's body had now developed, her once flat chest was now much more erect, and she was even Exceeded Zi Yan, looking every bit the young girl in her prime.

Upon receiving the praise, Qing Lin beamed with joy, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"I'm Dou Wang now, so you should be able to take me with you next time you go out, young master."

"Of course, I came back this time to take you with me." Xiao Ming patted Qing Lin's head, making the latter squint her eyes comfortably.

The news of Xiao Ming's return to the Jia Nan Academy spread throughout the Inner Academy the next day. In the morning, many elders who had a relationship with Xiao Ming came to his door to greet him.

In the afternoon, Xiao Ming strolled around the Inner Academy and found the Xiao Family members who were still at the academy, informing them of his impending departure from the Northwest Continent.

At the same time, some resources were left for Xiao Yu to distribute among the clansmen, as a way of contributing to the cultivation of the next generation of the family before leaving.

After bidding farewell to his clansmen, Xiao Ming went to find Hu Jia.

The two had known each other for over a decade, so it was perfectly normal for Xiao Ming to leave and chat with Hu Jia.

Hu Jia was very happy to see Xiao Ming.

However, when she learned that Xiao Ming was about to go to Central Plains, Hu Jia appeared calm, but the sadness in her eyes was still undeniable.

In Hu Jia's eyes at that moment, Xiao Ming's smile was as familiar as when they were children, and the two were as close as they were when they were children, as if they could hear each other's breathing.

However, Hu Jia felt that there was an insurmountable gap between the two of them.

Finally, Hu Jia and Xiao Ming talked about many things from the past, and Hu Jia reminded him to be careful when they parted.

Xiao Ming saw Hu Jia's feelings, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Isn't life just a constant cycle of parting and reunion?

After reuniting with all the familiar faces.

On the third day, when Xiao Ming and his group left, many people came to see them off.

Warm sunlight streamed down from the sky, illuminating the barrier in front of the Inner Academy, where many elders stood.

"Great Elder, let's leave it here." Xiao Ming looked at the Great Elder in front of him, smiled, and said loudly.

Looking at the handsome young man in white with a warm smile, Su Qian felt a little sentimental and said, "I'll tell your teacher again. Remember to take good care of Zi Yan. Also, the journey is long, so use this Griffon Beast for transportation."

As soon as Su Qian finished speaking, a huge black shadow descended slowly from the sky with the cry of an eagle. Its huge wings flapped, creating a gust of wind that caused the surrounding saplings to bend over.

In fact, Xiao Ming had already mentioned this to his teacher, Elder Huo, but Su Qian's thoughtful consideration still warmed Xiao Ming's heart.

"Thank you Great Elder..."

After saying this, Xiao Ming didn't linger. With a swift movement, he appeared on the Griffon Beast, followed closely by Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin.

"Xiao Ming, be careful on your journey!" Hu Jia, who had come to see him off, called out as she looked at the Griffon Beast slowly flapping its wings.

Standing atop the Griffon Beast's massive head, Xiao Ming smiled and nodded slightly.

Then, before everyone's eyes, the Griffon Beast transformed into a tiny black dot and quickly disappeared from their sight.

Su Qian slowly withdrew his gaze, turned his head to look at Hu Jia, who was looking downcast beside him, and smiled, "Little girl, don't worry. With Xiao Ming's personality, he can still do quite well even in Central Plains."

"After all, he's the most outstanding student from our Jia Nan Academy!"