I Heard You Have a Lot of Fire Energy?

Watching Xiao Yuan enter the pavilion, Xiao Yan greeted him with a smile, "Brother, you're back."

"Hmm, you've broken through to the eighth star?"

Xiao Yuan nodded, glanced at Xiao Yan, and then said with a smile.

In the past few days, Xiao Yuan has been practicing Dou Technique in the Back Mountain of the Jia Nan Academy. Although there are some extremely powerful magical beasts in the Back Mountain, the energy sealed in Xiao Yuan's body is still enough to escape.

Moreover, generally speaking, the Wind Willow Fleeting Shadow and Purple Cloud Wings alone are enough for him to escape! Because most of the magical beasts in the Inner Academy's Back Mountain are not capable of flying, and those that are not capable of flying dare not approach the Inner Academy. The elders of the Inner Academy are not to be trifled with.

As for cultivation, he was protected by the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, which made him quite safe. After all, ordinary magical beasts could not withstand that kind of soul-shaking pressure.

"The combination of refining medicine and secluded cultivation in the Qi Refining Tower has yielded good results."

Xiao Yan said with a smile.

"Not bad, they'll catch up with me in a while."

Xiao Yuan praised him upon hearing this.

"I don't believe you, bro, are you already a three-star player?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan pursed his lips and asked curiously.

Although Third Brother hasn't been to the Heavenly Flame Training Pagoda these past few days, practicing Dou Technique is still quite helpful for mastering and refining Dou Qi. Even relying solely on his own talent, Third Brother wouldn't have been able to achieve any progress in his Douqi Realm due to practicing Dou Technique.

"No, it's still at the second star level. Those Dou Technique are not easy to cultivate. Although some routines are easy to remember, it is not easy to use the way of circulating Dou Qi in spear techniques."

Xiao Yuan shook his head and said seriously.

Over the past month, although he has gained a basic grasp of the Nine Tribulation Demon Thunder Spear, he is not satisfied with the power of this Dou Technique.

After much thought, it must be because it lacks the true power of heavenly thunder.

But for most of the month, it was sunny and clear, without even rain or thunder.

It's very uncomfortable. Also, although it's called the Demon Lightning Spear, due to the Qi Mansion, what Xiao Yuan used was actually Azure Thunder.

The cyan lightning was quite rare, and coupled with the white clothes, it looked rather appealing.

Its power was just so-so, and it didn't surprise Xiao Yuan much.

As for the small amount of Black Demon Lightning that he refined, although it made Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan wary when it was inside his body, in actual combat, that little bit of Black Demon Lightning wouldn't be enough for more than a few uses.

It's a matter of using a little bit and then lessing it.

Although Lightning Attribute Dou Qi can nurture Black Demon Lightning, its effect is still somewhat lacking compared to true heavenly lightning.

However, even so, the power of Earth Rank Dou Techniques is still considerable in a real fight. With this trump card, Xiao Yuan is now fearless when facing an eight- Dou Ling.

If we're talking about really tough opponents, then the top ten on the Strong Ranking to deal with.

At least the first three of them, if Xiao Yuan didn't use the power sealed within his body, he would probably have a hard time defeating them.

Especially Zi Yan, who is ranked first on the Strong Ranking. Although Xiao Yuan's physical strength is also good, he is still self-aware. To compare strength with the Ancient Void Dragon is simply a sign of being out of his mind.

"Yes, Earth Rank Dou Techniques are indeed difficult to cultivate. Even with my teacher's help, it still took me a long time to cultivate before I could barely use them."

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this, expressing his deep sympathy.

These past few days, he has been refining pills non-stop. Now, the Lion Heart Society's pill reserves are enough to sell for almost half a month, so he has a lot of time to rest. This makes Xiao Yan, who is used to cultivation, feel a little uncomfortable. However, since he has just broken through to the eighth star, it would be a bit too much to go into seclusion to break through again.

"By the way, where are they? Where did they go?"

Xiao Yuan scanned the empty pavilion with his soul power and casually asked.

"These past few days, Xiao Yu, Xun'er, and Hu Jia have all been in seclusion in the Qi Refining Tower. As for Wu Hao, that guy went to hang out in the arena a few days ago after we came out of seclusion together!"

Xiao Yan smiled and said upon hearing this.

"Hehe, that's definitely Wu Hao's style."

Xiao Yuan smiled upon hearing this.

"Speaking of which, the people we sent to buy Medicinal Herbs today haven't returned yet."

With a piece of pastry in his mouth, Xiao Yan spoke in a muffled voice.

The refining process over the past few days has almost used up all the Medicinal Herbs we had previously purchased.

"He did come back, but it doesn't seem to have gone smoothly." Xiao Yuan raised an eyebrow, looked towards the door, and said calmly.

Sure enough, just as he finished speaking, there was a rapid knocking at the door, and then several figures rushed in.

"What's wrong, A Tai?"

Seeing A Tai and the others panting heavily, Xiao Yan asked in surprise.

"President, Vice President, something's happened!"

A Tai took a deep breath to calm his rapid breathing before speaking with a gloomy expression.

"What is it?"

With a slight frown, Xiao Yan swallowed the food in his mouth, his voice gradually turning cold.

"Everyone who went to buy Medicinal Herbs today returned empty-handed."

A Tai shouted angrily.

"As expected. It seems the Medicine Gang has made their move. But it looks like Han Xian hasn't had enough of a beating!"

Xiao Yuan nodded as if he had expected it. The Medicine Gang was quite patient to be able to hold on for a month, but clearly, they couldn't hold on in the end.

Xiao Yan, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes, a hint of cold glint flashing across them.

"Furthermore, the brothers we sent out to sell the pills have all been obstructed. Some hot-tempered brothers even tried to resist and were beaten and injured. Now, eight or nine out of ten sales locations have been destroyed."

A Tai added through gritted teeth.

"What?!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, his gloomy face like the dark clouds gathering before a storm.

"Is this Medicine Gang so tough now?"

Xiao Yuan was also somewhat surprised. Could Xiao Yuan Han Xian be that stupid? Not to brag, but the entire Medicine Gang combined probably wouldn't be enough to defeat him alone. What gave the Medicine Gang the right to show such an aggressive attitude?

"They're not from the Medicine Gang." A Tai shook his head, gritting his teeth as he said, "According to the brothers who returned, those who came to cause trouble included not only the White Gang members, but also people from Lie Shan!"

"The White Gang? Bai Cheng still hasn't given up?" Startled at first, then a look of surprise flashed across Xiao Yuan's face. He then frowned. "The Lie Shan you're talking about?"

"It's the Lie Shan founded by Tyrant Spear Liu Qing, the top three on the Strong Ranking!"

Upon hearing this, A Tai's expression became somewhat dejected, and he gritted his teeth and said.

"Liu Qing wouldn't do something like that, would he?"

Xiao Yuan pondered for a moment before speaking.

"It wasn't Liu Qing, it was two other people, one named Lei Na and the other named Yao Sheng."

A Tai shook his head and said seriously.

"Oh?"

Xiao Yuan felt that the two people's names seemed somewhat familiar.

Xiao Yan, who was standing to the side, also seemed to be deep in thought.

I haven't had many casual chats with my Third Brother lately, so there are some things Third Brother doesn't know about.

"Brother, Lei Na is probably after me. We had a fight inside the Qi Refining Tower and I injured him."

Xiao Yan said in a low voice.

"Hmm, what's Yao Sheng's skill level?"

Xiao Yuan nodded upon hearing this, then looked at A Tai and asked.

"Ranked seventeenth on the Strong Ranking, his strength is probably at the Seven-Star Dou Ling!"

After thinking for a moment, A Tai immediately replied.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan stroked his chin and began to ponder.

"President, what should we do now? We can't let this go!"

After a moment, A Tai said, somewhat impatiently.

"A Tai, don't panic, calm yourself down first!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan waved his hand, signaling A Tai not to be too impatient. Then, he changed the subject and said, "Go, gather everyone and come with me to find the White Gang! We didn't subdue him last time, so let's give him another good beating. He dares to cause trouble for my Lion Heart Society, so he'll have to be crippled!"

"Alright! Chairman, let's take them down!" Hearing that Xiao Yuan still chose to fight if he was not convinced, A Tai's face flushed red with excitement. He nodded heavily, ran out of the pavilion, and then his loud shouts and commands could be heard.

"Brother, going up against that Lie Shan right now might be very troublesome, wouldn't it?"

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then asked.

"Not necessarily. Liu Qing may not be involved in this matter. With the Medicine Gang's capabilities, it shouldn't be difficult to invite Yao Sheng, but it would be very difficult to persuade Liu Qing. You've seen the pills Han Xian refined. Although there's a reason for his lack of seriousness, his skill level is ultimately not that high. I'm afraid it would be difficult for him to produce something that would impress Liu Qing."

Xiao Yuan analyzed calmly.

Moreover, given Liu Qing's reputation, he wouldn't bully newcomers for personal gain; that would be too degrading!

But he probably won't care what his subordinates want to do.

Therefore, Yao Sheng's seventeenth place is quite tempting! You know, Bai Cheng's thirty-fourth place has already brought Xiao Yuan a considerable amount of Fire Energy. If he can get this seventeenth place, the amount of Fire Energy he gets will probably be quite pleasing!

"It doesn't seem difficult. I'll take care of Lei Na."

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this and said earnestly.

"Hmm, after cultivating for so long, it's not bad to have someone to practice with."

Xiao Yuan smiled, then waved his hand, got up and walked outside.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan followed closely behind.

On the wide, tree-lined avenue, passersby stopped in astonishment at the large, menacing crowd. Most of the people in the group were carrying gleaming weapons, and the fierce look on their faces sent chills down the spines of those around them.

As the large crowd disappeared into the distance, whispers broke out in the otherwise calm road, which had been stunned by the sight.

"What are these guys up to? They look so vengeful, are they going to kill someone?"

"Judging from the badges on their chests, they seem to be members of the Lion Heart Society, right?"

"Huh? That Lion Heart Society that sells pills recently? And that black-robed youth who looks somewhat similar to Xiao Yuan in white, could he be Xiao Yan, the one rumored to refine these pills?"

"I heard the White Gang was raiding the Lion Heart Society's territory today. Judging from this, the Lion Heart Society is probably after the White Gang, right? Hehe, this is going to be good."

"Tsk, the White Gang actually dares to provoke Xiao Yuan? Last time they were beaten like dead dogs and ran away without uttering a sound!"

"Hey! You can't say that. I heard there are other experts involved this time!"

Who is it?

"Yao Sheng of the Lie Shan Man!"

"Hiss, it's him? That guy is ranked seventeenth on the Strong Ranking!"

"This is interesting! Let's go check it out!"

The peaceful Inner Academy suddenly became noisy because of the menacing Lion Heart Society. Many students who wanted to watch the excitement spread the word, and soon most of the busybodies flocked to the White Gang's location. After all, although there were many battles in the Inner Academy, large-scale gang wars like this were quite rare.

However, ever since Xiao Yuan arrived, he has done quite a few things like this.

However, he always took on an entire gang by himself. Not far from the entrance of the White Gang was a spacious square, which was now completely surrounded by crowds from all directions.

Whispers lingered among the crowd, and gazes filled with various emotions turned toward the two opposing forces in the center of the square.

The two sides in the arena were quite different. One side had a larger number of people, clustered together, numbering at least forty or fifty. Just this kind of momentum alone was enough to surprise people. The other side had a smaller number of people, roughly thirty or so. However, these thirty or so people did not show any fear of the other side's large numbers, judging from their aura and expressions. On the contrary, they were all arrogant and their eyes were full of provocation.

"Xiao Yuan, you brought so many people here today, do you want to start a war with my White Gang?"

At the head of the White Gang group, Bai Cheng stood with his arms crossed, questioning Xiao Yuan across from him. Behind him stood Bai Shan and Fu Ao.

"Bai Cheng, you dare to obstruct the Lion Heart Society's sale of pills? Didn't you expect this moment?"

Xiao Yuan's face was icy cold, and the chill in his voice was clearly discernible to anyone.

"In the Inner Academy, fighting is not restricted. These petty squabbles happen every day. What's the big deal?"

Bai Cheng rolled his eyes and said calmly.

"Judging from this situation, I was too lenient last time."

Xiao Yuan shrugged and chuckled softly. The sarcasm in his laughter was obvious to everyone around him, and the crowd immediately burst into laughter. After all, Bai Cheng had been thoroughly humiliated by Xiao Yuan before! Hearing the laughter around him, Bai Cheng's expression darkened slightly, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes. He coldly snorted, "Hmph, this time it wasn't my White Gang that provoked us. I was just doing this for someone else!"

"Entrusted by someone? Entrusted by whom?"

Xiao Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said calmly.

"Naturally, it's my Medicine Gang!"

Suddenly, a cold laugh came from outside. Everyone's eyes quickly shifted, and they saw that a path had been opened in the crowd. A large group of people dressed in alchemist robes swaggered into the square. At the head of this group, Han Xian had a mocking smile on his lips. Clearly, the cold laugh from before must have come from him.

"Tsk, Han Xian, I heard you have a lot of Fire Energy!"

Upon seeing Han Xian appear, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but smile and said jokingly.