The Crimson Flame Tiger King's Fifth-tier Beast Fire

The Monster Mountain Range was exceptionally quiet today. The battle between two king-class Magical Beasts had terrified every Magical Beast and human mercenary.

After the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King left, Liu Yun had not dared show himself, afraid that it might return for another attack.

Thus, he remained hidden for three full days. During that time, the Magical Beasts gradually emerged from their nests and resumed their usual lives, while the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King never appeared again.

Liu Yun rolled up from the ground and immediately ran to the edge of the enormous pit. There, he saw the Crimson Flame Tiger King lying motionless like a dead beast.

Because Magical Beasts could not refine pills like humans, the Crimson Flame Tiger King had no Healing Medicine to take, and its injuries remained severe. Although it was in much better condition than three days ago, it still could not support itself enough to stand.

"What a great opportunity, Young Master!" Elder He said joyfully, his bright eyes fixed on the Crimson Flame Tiger King lying on the ground.

"You mean...?" Liu Yun looked at him in confusion.

"Young Master, Crimson Flame Tigers are among the few Fire Attribute Magical Beasts. Moreover, this Crimson Flame Tiger King is a fifth-tier Magical Beast, so it has long since developed its own source Beast Fire," Elder He explained excitedly.

"Elder He, you mean we might be able to obtain a fifth-tier Beast Fire?"

Liu Yun stared expectantly at the Crimson Flame Tiger King's motionless body, his heart pounding wildly with excitement.

A fifth-tier Beast Fire! It was something that could drive Fire Attribute cultivators mad. Its value lay not only in practical combat power, but even more in its ability to raise an Alchemist's rank. Beast Fire was extremely sought after in the world of Alchemists.

What excited Liu Yun even more was whether, if he had Ya Fei auction this fifth-tier Beast Fire, the system might Return a Heavenly Flame to him.

The more he thought about it, the more excited Liu Yun became. His gaze toward the Crimson Flame Tiger King grew increasingly fervent.

"Young Master, don't celebrate too soon. Though this Crimson Flame Tiger King is heavily injured, it still possesses strong consciousness. If it wakes up and fights desperately, neither of us will have an easy time," He Qingfeng said worriedly.

"Elder He, you are a Dou Ling expert, only one major realm below a Dou Wang. Can't you subdue a dying fifth-tier Magical Beast?" Liu Yun asked doubtfully.

Elder He smiled bitterly. Did you think everyone was a freak like you? This world still depended on realms. Before meeting Liu Yun, he had hardly seen anyone capable of fighting across even a minor realm. That was also why he was willing to risk his life to protect Liu Yun—his Young Master was simply too monstrous.

"Young Master, the gap between major realms is like an insurmountable chasm. Just as I previously killed that Da Dou Shi with a single move, if the Crimson Flame Tiger King were in its prime, it could likewise kill me in one strike," He Qingfeng explained.

Liu Yun was secretly shocked upon hearing this. Over the past few days, he had killed so many Peak Tier 2 Magical Beasts that he had nearly begun to think killing enemies across major realms was normal. But upon further reflection, how could it be so easy?

In the original novel, Xiao Yan had not been able to kill enemies across major realms either.

At the same time, Liu Yun marveled at the wonders of the Thousand Hammer Hundred Refinement Technique. He knew very well that at least ninety percent of his formidable combat ability came from the Thousand Hammer Hundred Refinement Technique. The remaining ten percent was due to his high-grade cultivation methods and battle techniques.

"Elder He, what should we do, then? Are we supposed to just watch helplessly?" Liu Yun asked. After all, he was not yet fifteen and had pitifully little experience in this world. When faced with such a situation, it was difficult for him to think of a solution, so he could only seek Elder He's advice.

"Young Master, don't rush. Let me explain everything first. Extracting the Beast Fire is only the first step. Though difficult, it is not impossible. The truly difficult part is the second step.

Beast Fire is unlike Heavenly Flames. If the extracted source Beast Fire cannot be refined in time, it will naturally extinguish after too long. Therefore, Young Master, you must refine it immediately and absorb it into your body. That is the second step: refining the Beast Fire.

The Crimson Flame Tiger King's Beast Fire is a fifth-tier Beast Fire. Its violent nature is enough to trouble even Dou Wang experts. Can Young Master truly force it into submission? If you cannot, I suggest that we do not provoke this Crimson Flame Tiger King," Elder He said seriously.

"Elder He, rest assured. I cultivate a technique specifically meant to subdue Heavenly Flames. I am highly confident that I can subdue the Crimson Flame Tiger King's Beast Fire," Liu Yun said confidently.

He was not boasting. The Sky Burning Immortal Art was a higher-grade technique than the Fen Jue. Furthermore, his body had undergone Thousand Hammer Body Tempering. Compared to when Xiao Yan subdued the Green Lotus Core Flame in the original novel, he was far stronger. There was no need to worry that a mere Beast Fire would backfire on him.

"It is good that Young Master knows what he is doing."

He Qingfeng spoke calmly on the surface, but inwardly, he had long since become numb. Ever since he began following Liu Yun, the latter's hidden trump cards had emerged one after another. If it were anyone else, he would never even mention Beast Fire, but his Young Master was a monstrous genius.

"Young Master, next, I will make the sleeping Crimson Flame Tiger completely lose consciousness, then find a way to extract ten percent of its source Beast Fire. Once we succeed, you must immediately take the Beast Fire and find a hidden place to refine it. Afterward, we will meet in Wutan City," Elder He said with a grave expression.

"Elder He, what do you mean by that?" Liu Yun asked in confusion.

"Young Master, once I forcibly extract its source Beast Fire, the Crimson Flame Tiger King will suffer irreversible damage. At that point, it will certainly wake up and fight desperately," Elder He said.

"Is it that serious? Then forget it. There will be Beast Fire in the future; there is no need to risk Elder He's life for it." Liu Yun waved his hand.

He desperately wanted the Crimson Flame Tiger King's Beast Fire, but if the price was Elder He's life, then he did not want it.

After so many days together, he and He Qingfeng had formed a deep bond. There was no need to place him in danger for such a small benefit.

"It is not quite that serious. Though the Crimson Flame Tiger King is extremely powerful, it is already severely injured and near death. If we extract another ten percent of its source Beast Fire, it may fall to the fourth tier. I can still escape on my own," Elder He said with a confident look.

Seeing that he could not persuade He Qingfeng otherwise, Liu Yun did not put on any further airs. He retrieved two items from the system and handed them to Elder He.

"Elder He, this is a suit of armor embedded with a fifth-order Magic Core. It suits you perfectly. And this is a longsword with a sixth-order Wind Attribute Magic Core. I'll lend it to you for now to protect yourself."

The sixth-order Wind Attribute Magic Core longsword had been there from before, while the armor embedded with a fifth-order Magic Core had been returned after Ya Fei's recent auction.

"Young Master, how can I accept this?" He Qingfeng looked at the two priceless items Liu Yun offered him, his hands trembling as he hesitated to take them.

"Elder He, take them. This time, you must come back alive," Liu Yun said seriously.

"Alright. Thank you, Young Master!" Tears of emotion filled Elder He's eyes as he accepted the two items. He put on the armor and stored the longsword in his Ring.

Liu Yun had been in the Monster Mountain Range for half a year. The Mittle Auction House's monthly auctions had not ceased operation because of his departure. Over the past six months, the system had Returned a total of fifteen items:

Cultivation methods: Fire Flame Art (Mysterious Tier High-grade).

Pills: Wind God Pill (fifth-grade), Beast Power Pill (fourth-grade), Huiyuan Pill (fourth-grade), Antidote Pill (fourth-grade), Green Spirit Pill (fourth-grade).

Pill recipes: Recovery Purple Pill (third-grade), Huiyuan Pill (fourth-grade).

Herbs: Imperial Blood Grass, Snake Desire Fruit, Hundred Year Thousand Gold Vine, Thousand Year Water Lotus, Earth Flame Gall, Longevity King's Nectar, Jade Bone Fruit.