Earth Core Demonic Fire, Xiao Ling'er Wants to Refine Pills

When there was something good, Lin Fan truly gave it to her!

After all, Xiao Ling'er's cultivation was equivalent to his own cultivation. And she most likely had some kind of cheat, so her progress would be twice as effective with half the effort!

As for repaying kindness with enmity—putting himself in her shoes... any normal person who encountered a sect that valued them so highly probably would not do something so heartless, right?

Of course, if she really was heartless, then he could only reluctantly share his strength and kill her~

Could he not beat her?

Her talent might be borrowed, but the strength he cultivated using that borrowed talent was his own!

With shared strength and talent, plus his own strength to back him up, why would he not be able to kill her?

In Lin Fan's eyes, although he had transmigrated here, it was not much different from playing a game. There was no need to hesitate!

Over the next two days, the Moon Embracing Sect remained quite peaceful.

Until the third day, when the Second Elder practically stumbled her way over.

"Second Elder, what is this?"

"Sect Master, Sect Master!!!" The Second Elder was breathing rapidly. "Core Condensation, Core Condensation..."

"Hmm?!"

She looked at Lin Fan, and her scalp suddenly tingled as she cried out in shock, "Y-you, how did you...?"

"Core Condensation Fourth Layer?"

"I've been in a good mood these past few days. Perhaps I had an epiphany, so my progress has indeed been rather quick." Lin Fan smiled faintly.

"An epiphany?!"

She was stunned. "For the Sect Master to encounter such a fortunate opportunity—wonderful, wonderful."

At the same time, her heart surged with excitement.

First, they had taken in a heaven-defying disciple. Then the Sect Master had an epiphany, and his cultivation soared~!

Could their Moon Embracing Sect truly be about to turn its fortunes around?!

Had the gears of fate already begun to turn?

"Second Elder?"

Seeing that she had fallen silent, Lin Fan asked, "What were you saying about Core Condensation just now?"

The Second Elder came back to her senses and quickly replied, "Ling'er, Ling'er has broken through to the Core Condensation Realm!"

"That truly is good news."

Lin Fan smiled once more.

"You aren't shocked, Sect Master?"

Lin Fan: "..."

Should I be shocked?

Ahem, I should play along.

He put on a shocked expression. "Shocked. Extremely shocked."

That was way too fake.

The Second Elder shot him a sidelong glance, finding him increasingly impossible to understand.

Just as she was about to say something else, Lin Fan noticed Xiao Ling'er pacing outside the room, her expression somewhat bashful and conflicted.

"She is here."

The Second Elder nodded. "Should I let her in?"

"Alright."

"Master, Second Elder."

Xiao Ling'er was somewhat nervous.

"You've broken through to the Core Condensation Realm. Not bad." Lin Fan nodded lightly. "You should be rewarded."

"You flatter me, Master." Xiao Ling'er repeatedly waved her hands, then added, "This disciple came here because... because..."

"Speak your mind."

Lin Fan chuckled.

He was not afraid of her making requests. He was afraid that she would have no wants or needs.

This was called investment!

Going all-in was a kind of wisdom.

Xiao Ling'er gritted her teeth and went for it.

"It is for the Earth Core Demonic Fire."

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.

Naturally, he knew of the Earth Core Demonic Fire.

It had been born deep within the earth, tens of thousands of meters below the surface, countless years ago. During the Moon Embracing Sect's heyday, they had been fortunate enough to obtain it. After so many years, there was scarcely any news of it left in the outside world.

In truth, this thing had always remained in the Moon Embracing Sect's possession. It was merely that no one had ever been able to completely subdue it.

No one had managed it even during their peak, so naturally no one could manage it now.

They could only keep it hidden and use it to assist cultivation during special times.

At the same time, it was the Moon Embracing Sect's final trump card.

Xiao Ling'er actually knew about it?

Lin Fan's expression did not change, but inwardly, he became even more certain.

Xiao Ling'er definitely had an old grandpa accompanying her!

At the same time, this further confirmed that Xiao Ling'er was most likely the Flame Emperor Template version of "Xiao Huohuo"~!

Otherwise, she could not possibly know about this, nor would she ask for it.

If she could know, that meant others could know as well. And if others knew... the Moon Embracing Sect would have long since been destroyed.

An innocent man gets into trouble for possessing a treasure.

With the Moon Embracing Sect in its current decline, it could not deter others from coveting an existence like the Earth Core Demonic Fire.

Or rather, it was unworthy of possessing such a Heaven and Earth Exotic Fire!

That was right. The Earth Core Demonic Fire was one of the exotic fires of the Immortal Martial Continent.

Lin Fan had only learned of this after taking over as Sect Master.

Compared to Lin Fan's calmness, the Second Elder was filled with uncertainty. Her entire body instantly tensed as she became extremely vigilant.

"How did you learn of this?"

The Moon Embracing Sect had hidden it exceptionally well. They had not dared leak even the slightest trace of information over all these years, yet a newcomer knew about it?

She simply could not remain calm.

Xiao Ling'er lightly bit her lip without saying a word.

Seeing that the Second Elder was about to press further, Lin Fan spoke up to stop her. "Second Elder, enough."

"Give it to her."

Both of them abruptly turned to look at Lin Fan.

Xiao Ling'er's face was filled with disbelief.

This kind of heavenly treasure was even more precious than the entire Moon Embracing Sect, yet he was simply giving it to her?!

The Second Elder, meanwhile, was utterly bewildered.

But recalling how Lin Fan had repeatedly emphasized that they must not hold him back, she could only smile bitterly. Then she took out the sealed Earth Core Demonic Fire.

Her Combat Power was the greatest in the Moon Embracing Sect, so she had always been entrusted with safeguarding this item.

"This thing is demonic and sinister. It has already developed intelligence. Even cultivators of the Fifth Clan, or even the Sixth Realm, may not be able to suppress it. Yet you have only just entered Core Condensation and already want this thing. That truly is somewhat..."

She gently shook her head.

Yet she did not dwell on it for long, handing Xiao Ling'er the token that sealed the Earth Core Demonic Fire.

Xiao Ling'er took the token and gently caressed it.

At her ear, her teacher's excited voice rang out continuously.

Xiao Ling'er looked at Lin Fan, and for a moment, she felt somewhat lost.

Such an important item... Master really gave it to me?

At that moment, she was deeply moved.

Having endured unusual experiences since childhood, Lin Fan's importance in her heart had now soared to a position second only to her teacher. The Moon Embracing Sect ranked third!

I must repay Master and the Moon Embracing Sect properly.

Xiao Ling'er made up her mind.

She would never disappoint the expectations of her two teachers.

Still, she should explain things a little.

She softly said, "My cultivation technique is somewhat special and requires exotic fire as support. At the same time, I wish to use exotic fire to refine pills."

"You know how to refine pills?" The Second Elder was surprised.

Lin Fan, however, smiled.

He nearly laughed out loud.

How could the protagonist of the Flame Emperor Template not know how to refine pills?

He waved a hand grandly. "In that case, go ahead without reservation. You may take any spirit herbs from the Moon Embracing Sect's Medicine Field. If there are not enough, you may also ask the elders to help find more."

Hearing this, Xiao Ling'er was even more moved. The item in her hand was clearly very light, yet at this moment, it felt as heavy as Mount Tai.

"Thank you, Master!"

She actually dropped to her knees.

"Silly child."

"You are this master's only disciple."

"This master knows that I do not have much ability. I can only do my utmost. I have wronged you."

Those words were an absolute finishing blow.

Xiao Ling'er's heart trembled, and she nearly swore an oath on the spot...

"Master!"

A moment later, Xiao Ling'er left with heavy steps. Watching her slender figure recede into the distance, Lin Fan fell into thought. Is it really alright for me to manipulate her like this?

Then, he looked at Wu Xingyun. "Second Elder, I will have to trouble you all from now on. Our Moon Embracing Sect lacks resources, so we will need you all to..."

"I will not say anything else."

He sighed softly. "I cannot explain it clearly for now."

"But please believe in me, and wait a little while longer."

"Time will prove that everything we have given was worth it."

"Why would you say that, Sect Master? We should have been working together with one heart in the first place. Besides, a heaven-defying talent like Ling'er would receive better nurturing in any large sect. Even if we devoted the entire sect's resources to her, it would not compare to the treatment they could provide."

Of course, that was assuming the Earth Core Demonic Fire was not included.

Wu Xingyun also sighed. "I will inform the other elders. Over these next few days, we will find a way to gather more resources."

"And more spirit herbs."

"If Xiao Ling'er needs anything, then so long as it does not endanger your safety, please help her as much as possible."

"Yes, Sect Master."