Going to the Pill Tower for Heavenly Flames

After informing the Elder guarding the resource vault, Shi Kang was allowed to enter with Zi Yan.

The moment they stepped inside, Zi Yan's eyes were opened.

The resource vault was like an enormous treasure trove, filled with dazzling varieties of precious medicinal herbs and pills that left Zi Yan overwhelmed.

Though Zi Yan did not recognize many of the items within, the energy they contained made it clear that they were absolutely good things.

After making a round through the vault, Zi Yan's eyes remained sparkling.

Shi Kang said, "So? I wasn't lying to you before, was I? The things we found earlier truly don't amount to much compared to what's here..."

Like a little miser, Zi Yan said, "So many good things... If they were all given to me..."

Shi Kang tapped her little head. "If you want to eat them, you'll have to earn them yourself. Help me find medicinal herbs or Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials, and you won't lack pills."

Zi Yan nodded heavily.

Then she gave a mischievous chuckle and looked at Shi Kang, her large eyes gleaming with cunning. "Then can I get a bottle of pills in advance?"

"You've already finished all the pills I gave you?" Shi Kang's eyes widened, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

After all, when Zi Yan had helped him find Divine Wind last time, he had given her more than ten bottles.

She had finished them all in just a few days? That rate of consumption was far too shocking.

Even Zi Yan, who was usually so carefree, felt a little embarrassed under Shi Kang's gaze.

"The pills you gave me were too tasty. I couldn't help eating them all."

Shi Kang had now witnessed Zi Yan's terrifying nature.

Her treasure-hunting ability was terrifying, and so was her consumption.

She was like a bottomless pit that could never be filled.

Fortunately, Zi Yan's cultivation was still low, so she only ate low-tier pills. Once her level rose, even the Stone Clan probably would not be able to afford to raise her!

It seemed that helping her unify Dragon Island needed to be placed on the agenda.

The Ancient Void Dragons should raise their own Dragon Emperor. The Stone Clan truly could not afford it.

After all, with the Ancient Void Dragons' unparalleled treasure-hunting abilities, they were surely extremely well supplied with resources.

Perhaps while raising their Dragon Emperor, they could even lend the Stone Clan a hand.

If he helped them find their Dragon Emperor and unify Dragon Island, what was wrong with taking some of their resources as compensation?

In the end, all he had to do was raise Zi Yan well and make her closer to him.

Wouldn't everything belonging to the Ancient Void Dragons then be his, Shi Kang's?

Shi Kang leisurely took Zi Yan for a stroll around the Stone Clan. Whenever the clan members saw him, they respectfully addressed him as Young Clan Leader.

It was as though Zi Yan now had someone backing her, and she became much bolder.

At the very least, she probably would not be too afraid to even leave the house like she had been a few days ago.

This pleased Shi Kang greatly. It was crucial to make Zi Yan regard the Stone Clan as her own home and give her a sense of belonging.

Shi Kang's actions gave Zi Yan the feeling of having a home for the first time. "Shi Kang, can I really live here forever?"

"Of course. Just treat this place as your own home. If anything happens, tell me."

After saying that, Shi Kang gave her several more bottles of pills and told her to come ask him for more once she had finished them.

As the saying went, you had to invest to reap rewards. Besides, Shi Kang quite liked Zi Yan's personality.

This deeply moved Zi Yan, who had never possessed a sense of belonging.

"Shi Kang, you're the best person I've ever met. Even if I find my clan someday, I'll still come back to find you." Her gaze was resolute.

"Hahaha, good. This place will always welcome you."

After that, Shi Kang went to find Qing Lin.

To make it easier for Tian She to teach Qing Lin, Shi Kang had specifically arranged neighboring residences for them.

When he arrived at Qing Lin's residence, he saw Tian She patiently instructing Qing Lin.

"Qing Lin, focus your attention, then imagine that there is a snake-type Monster Beast in front of you..."

Seeing Tian She teaching Qing Lin, Shi Kang had not intended to disturb them.

However, Tian She had already noticed his approach and hurriedly called out respectfully, "Young Clan Leader!"

Qing Lin also turned around and greeted Shi Kang. "Young Master!"

Shi Kang asked, "How is it going? How is her learning?"

"Qing Lin is very intelligent. After I teach her something once, she basically understands it..." Tian She was full of praise for Qing Lin. She did not seem to be pretending, so Qing Lin must have been truly diligent.

Tian She's praise made Qing Lin embarrassed.

"No, it's because Teacher teaches well."

Shi Kang did not have any particular feelings about Qing Lin taking Tian She as her master.

As long as Tian She was willing to teach her everything she knew, then so be it. What was the big deal?

Tian She said, "Young Clan Leader, although Qing Lin is learning well, she lacks practical experience..."

The people within the Stone Realm were all too powerful. Tian She did not even dare venture too far, much less leave to find snake-type Monster Beasts for Qing Lin.

"You don't need to worry about that." Shi Kang spoke casually. "I'll have someone capture a few snake-type Monster Beasts later."

Capturing a few snake-type Monster Beasts was merely a trivial matter to him.

The next day, Shi Kang went to find Father and said that they could go to the Pill Tower to collect the Heavenly Flames.

Shi Gang nodded upon hearing this. "I already sent someone to speak with them a few days ago and told them to have it ready. You can just take it when you get there."

"Father, what did you say to make them obediently hand over the Heavenly Flames?" Shi Kang asked curiously.

Shi Gang smiled faintly. "Don't concern yourself with that. In any case, I didn't bully them."

Thus, Shi Kang left the Stone Realm accompanied by Elder Shi Yun.

Along the way, Shi Kang said very politely, "Elder Shi Yun, I'll have to trouble you to support me from the side later."

Shi Yun was a Two-star Dou Saint and held a fairly high status within the clan. Shi Kang still had to show the proper attitude.

"Hehe, Young Clan Leader is too polite." Elder Shi Yun smiled in response. "I will assist in protecting you from the side."

Shi Kang was extraordinarily talented, and his future accomplishments were unimaginable. As the Young Clan Leader as well, Shi Yun did not dare put on any airs and behaved very amiably.

With Shi Yun leading the way, they soon arrived at Saint Pill City.

The arrival of a Dou Sheng Expert immediately drew the Pill Tower's three giants—Xuan Kongzi, Xuan Yi, and Tian Lei Zi.

They hurried out to welcome them, respectfully escorting Shi Kang and Shi Yun into the Grand Hall.

Shi Kang recalled Father saying that he had already settled matters with the Pill Tower.

Thus, he went straight to the point. "President Xuan Kongzi, you should know why we have come."

Although the three were Peak Dou Ancestors, the gap between Dou Zuns and Dou Shengs was far from small.

Therefore, Elder Shi Yun at Shi Kang's side indeed placed tremendous pressure on the three giants.

Xuan Kongzi said, "We know why you have come, young friend. Three Thousand Burning Flame has long been prepared."

Seeing Xuan Kongzi's attitude, which did not seem particularly unwilling, Shi Kang became even more curious.

Just how had Father managed it?

Judging from the expressions of the three men, they did not appear to have been threatened. It seemed more like the Stone Clan had traded something for Three Thousand Burning Flame, and they were quite satisfied with the deal.