Brother, You Smell So Good

Fire Energy Training Room, Xiao Yuan, dressed in white, and a girl dressed in white locked eyes, and the atmosphere became strange.

The girl in white stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yuan's mouth, her red lips slightly parted, looking like a lovesick girl who wanted to kiss him.

After a brief moment of panic, Xiao Yuan calmed down and carefully examined the white-clad girl in front of him.

No aura could be detected, but the girl had a faint medicinal fragrance that could be smelled with the nose, without needing to be detected.

"Did you consume the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid?"

The girl's innocent voice, tinged with certainty, slowly rang out.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's pupils contracted. Looking at the girl's long purple hair, which seemed unfamiliar yet somewhat familiar, coupled with her elusive abilities and her ability to find Medicinal Herbs, he finally realized what was going on.

Isn't this Zi Yan? After learning the little girl's identity, Xiao Yuan's tense nerves immediately relaxed.

"Yes, I got some by chance."

Xiao Yuan nodded.

"Are there any more? I want some too."

Zi Yan stretched out her slender little hand, her crisp voice carrying a hint of undeniable domineering authority.

"Who are you?"

Xiao Yuan looked puzzled upon hearing this.

"You dare not give it to me?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan pouted and glared fiercely at Xiao Yuan.

In the Inner Academy, who wouldn't back down when they saw her?

What's wrong with this guy? He seems pretty strong, but he doesn't seem very sensible! Should I give him a punch? Judging from his build, he's quite sturdy and should be able to take it.

Thinking of this, Zi Yan couldn't help but clench her little fist.

Because of the height difference, Xiao Yuan could see almost everything Zi Yan did. Seeing the girl's clenched fists and the unfriendly light flashing in her eyes, Xiao Yuan was quite helpless.

However, Xiao Yuan was not flustered.

After being strengthened by the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid, Xiao Yuan dares to say that even without using any secret techniques, he can now face off against the berserk Snow Demon Sky Ape with his pure physical strength!

He felt incredibly powerful right now! Even if Zi Yan's true form was Ancient Void Dragon, so what? "I don't know you, why should I give it to you?"

Therefore, Xiao Yuan spoke with righteous indignation.

"Then I'll trade you Medicinal Herbs!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan didn't even hesitate. She reached behind her and pulled out a blood-red Medicinal Herbs.

Even Xiao Yuan's eyes widened when he saw the Medicinal Herbs.

This is a strange, dried tree branch that is entirely blood-red and twisted in shape, resembling a winding python. The Yao Lao once mentioned this Medicinal Herbs, which is called "Blood Python Branch." It is a rather rare Medicinal Herbs and is also the main ingredient for refining "Dou Ling Pill."

"Dou Ling Pill" can be said to be the most sought-after Sixth Grade Pill among the powerful on the continent. This pill can only be taken within the Dou Wang Stage. Taking one pill will allow one to advance to the next level without any risk. Of course, within this level, only one pill can be taken. Taking more than one will be a waste due to the pill's resistance.

However, for ordinary people who reach the Dou Wang level, it is not impossible to advance to the next level, even if it takes several years. This small pill can save them from accumulating these years and has no side effects. Therefore, those Dou Wang expert naturally seek this pill out!

To be honest, the value of this Blood Python Branch is almost enough to exchange for half of the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid that Xiao Yuan still has.

But if they did that, the Heaven Swallowing Python wouldn't have much to eat in the days to come.

After thinking it over carefully, Xiao Yuan shook his head and said regretfully, "I'm sorry, although your Medicinal Herbs are indeed very valuable, for me, the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid is more valuable."

"You!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan glared at Xiao Yuan with her big, dark eyes, her cheeks puffed out in anger.

Although she looks a bit young, she is not a child who doesn't understand anything. The value of this Blood Python Branch is enough to exchange for a lot of Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid!

"Creak!"

The next moment, as if in a fit of pique, Zi Yan stuffed the Blood Python Branch into her mouth and bit down hard.

The Blood Python Branch, which would surely break the teeth of an ordinary person if they bit into it, was chewed in her mouth like peeled sugarcane, making a crunching sound.

This made Xiao Yuan, an alchemist, feel quite pained.

Unlike the Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid, which can be taken directly, the Blood Python Branch, like most Medicinal Herbs, requires a combination of other Medicinal Herbs to maximize its efficacy.

Of course, products like Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid also basically follow this principle. If not taken internally, they also require some medication to achieve the best effect.

"It tastes awful!"

Zi Yan frowned, but still took another bite.

"No, you're just going to eat it like that?"

Xiao Yuan couldn't stand it any longer and reached out his hand.

"What are you doing! Do you want to get beaten up?!"

Seeing this, Zi Yan took the Blood Python Branch that had been bitten twice behind her back with one hand, and raised her other fist in a show of defiance.

"It's nothing. I can refine this for you, at least to improve the taste."

Xiao Yuan shook his head and explained.

"Hmm, you're an alchemist?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy visibly appeared in Zi Yan's eyes, and she asked in surprise.

"Hmm, although its grade isn't high, it can still be refined using the Heavenly Flames."

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded.

"You're really that kind?" Zi Yan looked at Xiao Yuan suspiciously, but then waved her hand and threatened lazily, "Fine, I'm not afraid you'll lie to me. You can refine it for me, but if it doesn't taste good, I'll eat you up!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan didn't say anything, after all, there was no need to argue with a little girl.

However, without being able to revert to his original form, there's no way Zi Yan could possibly devour him in one bite with her tiny mouth, right? Xiao Yuan glanced at Zi Yan with a slightly strange expression and thought to himself.

"I'm leaving. What about you?"

Xiao Yuan looked at Zi Yan, who seemed ready to cling to him, and casually asked.

"Of course I'll follow you."

Zi Yan stood with her hands on her hips, looked up at Xiao Yuan, and said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan, who had anticipated it, nodded noncommittally and led Zi Yan out of the Fire Energy Training Room.

"I haven't asked you your name yet."

Xiao Yuan asked as he walked.

"Zi Yan, the name given to her by the Great Elder."

Zi Yan's legs were moving rapidly, clearly showing her great anticipation for the small pills that Xiao Yuan was about to refine for her.

"Yes, my name is Xiao Yuan."

Xiao Yuan nodded and continued walking.

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Seeing this, Zi Yan's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. Was this guy not curious at all about her origins? But Xiao Yuan really didn't care that much about it, since he already knew.

"Hey, Xiao Yuan, what rank alchemist are you?"

Seeing that Xiao Yuan was busy walking without saying a word, Zi Yan couldn't help but ask.

"It's at the third rank. My proficiency hasn't improved yet; it needs some time to accumulate experience."

Xiao Yuan said slowly and deliberately.

"Only a third-rank official."

Zi Yan pouted in disappointment upon hearing this.

She was also thinking that if Xiao Yuan's rank were a bit higher, she could expect a wave of Transformation Grass! "Rank three is already quite good, considering I haven't been involved in alchemy for very long."

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan shook his head helplessly. Refining medicine is different from cultivating. Due to the nature of his cultivation method, Xiao Yuan only needed to absorb energy vigorously, but refining medicine was a slow and painstaking process. Without accumulating experience, no matter how strong his soul power was, he would not be able to refine a single pill well.

"Hmph, I don't care. If it doesn't taste good, I'll eat you!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Yan pursed her lips, then put on a fierce expression and said menacingly.

However, due to the height difference and Zi Yan's slightly immature, delicate face, her words not only lacked any threat, but also made Xiao Yuan find the little girl rather adorable.

It's like how people find it cute no matter how much a cat meows, but a tiger only needs to glare at you and your legs will go weak.

The greater the difference in body size, the greater the impact.

Before Xiao Yuan could even reach the fourth floor, he saw a familiar face walking towards him.

"Lin Xiuya?"

Xiao Yuan greeted him with a smile.

"Oh, Junior Brother Xiao Yuan, you've emerged from seclusion?"

Lin Xiuya smiled and said as he saw Xiao Yuan walking out from the depths.

"Yes, the cultivation time has been a bit long. I came out to get some fresh air and rest for a while before coming back to cultivate."

Xiao Yuan smiled.

"Yes, that's how cultivation should be—a balance of work and rest!"

Lin Xiuya smiled, but suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He then looked down and saw the white-clad girl with purple hair and purple eyes.

"Senior Sister Zi Yan!"

Lin Xiuya's smiling face suddenly froze, and he stammered, "Is there something you need?"

Zi Yan's eyes were filled with indifference, which made Lin Xiuya break out in a cold sweat.

"No, uh, I'll take my leave now!"

Although Lin Xiuya was curious about how Xiao Yuan and Zi Yan got together, Zi Yan clearly disliked him. If he lingered any longer, he would inevitably get punched. A wise man knows when to retreat, so it was best to leave first!

Looking at Lin Xiuya, who was in a rather disheveled state, Xiao Yuan looked at Zi Yan with a wry smile.

"What did you do to Senior Lin Xiuya that made him so afraid of you?"

Hearing Xiao Yuan's question, Zi Yan shook her head innocently and then said, "It's nothing. He was always jumping around in front of me back then, so I beat him up, and that's how he ended up like this."

"Well"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan's eyes twitched slightly.

That's really Zi Yan's usual style.

"Alright, let's go. I'm still waiting to eat the pills you made!"

Seeing that Xiao Yuan was walking rather slowly, Zi Yan simply grabbed Xiao Yuan and quickly walked out of the tower.

Xiao Yuan tried to break free for a moment, and then became obedient.

Because there's no way to break free!

There will be more later.