The rising sunlight spilled lazily over Lin Xiao.
After an unknown stretch of time, Lin Xiao finally opened his eyes.
"Xiao Xiaozi, congratulations. Your soul power has reached the mortal realm."
The speaker was none other than Old Medicine.
Lin Xiao entered his Sea of Consciousness, where three figures were already waiting for him.
"Teacher, you've recovered."
Lin Xiao was a little excited. He had never expected his teacher to recover so quickly.
"It's already been a week. I only fell asleep because I exhausted my energy. I wasn't really injured."
Old Medicine spoke calmly. God King Tang San's divine sense had fallen short after all-it had not even managed to injure him.
Lin Xiao had never imagined that, but it was good news. His teacher's recovery was certainly something to celebrate.
"With the spirit gold and the Dou Disciple energy we stored, I naturally woke up."
"But it will still take some time before I can use my strength."
Old Medicine explained briefly, and Lin Xiao understood. It seemed his teacher still had not fully recovered.
It looked like he would have to hunt soul beasts and obtain Soul Rings to replenish their Dou Disciple energy.
"I see. Then, Teacher, can I refine medicinal pills now?"
Lin Xiao was a little excited. After refining so many unranked medicinal pills, he wanted to try his hand at first-tier ones.
"Of course. But refining pills is a minor matter right now."
"I sensed an aura similar to heavenly flames. Whether it truly is one, though, you'll have to go and see for yourself."
Old Medicine's words exploded like thunder in the Sea of Consciousness.
Heavenly flames-an aura similar to heavenly flames.
Lin Xiao grew thoroughly excited. Were there heavenly flames at the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well? Hadn't it been formed by those two dragon bones?
An aura similar to heavenly flames-even Old Medicine was not certain.
Now Lin Xiao was uncertain too. Still, even if it was not a heavenly flame, it was an immensely powerful flame.
It would also give him an enormous boost.
No matter what, he had to visit that place, not just for the flame resembling heavenly flames, but also for those two dragon bones.
He could even take the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well for himself.
However he looked at it, it was worth it.
All the more so now that Old Medicine had brought news of a powerful flame.
"Teacher, that place might be under guard now. We won't be able to go there anytime soon."
Though excited, Lin Xiao was not foolish enough to go straight there and take it.
Old Medicine naturally understood that. "There's no hurry. As long as that God doesn't act, no one will be able to take anything from that place."
Lin Xiao also knew he could not rush things. He had already taken the immortal herbs. Could that flame still be far out of reach?
Lin Xiao did not know exactly what preparations Tang San had made, nor did he know the current state of the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
But to be safe, he decided to wait until the commotion died down before going to investigate.
"Of course. If we can't go now, we can go later."
"Xiao Xiaozi, go call Du Busi over."
Old Medicine looked at Lin Xiao and spoke calmly.
Lin Xiao knew that calling Du Busi over must have something to do with his breakthrough to Level 99. Du Busi had already met Old Medicine, and Old Medicine had no intention of avoiding him.
Lin Xiao left his Sea of Consciousness, straightened his clothes, and hurried off to find Du Busi.
"Teacher! Teacher!"
As soon as Lin Xiao reached Du Busi's residence, he called out excitedly.
Hearing Lin Xiao's excited voice, Du Busi appeared beside him with a whoosh.
The two exchanged a glance, understanding each other without a word!
Du Busi picked Lin Xiao up and brought him to his room.
As soon as they arrived, Old Medicine emerged from Lin Xiao's Sea of Consciousness.
Seeing Old Medicine again, Du Busi immediately felt the pressure. This was a true powerhouse. He swallowed, still unsure how to address him.
Before Du Busi could speak, Old Medicine raised a hand and said in a serious yet slightly playful tone, "Just call me Chen Ge from now on."
Du Busi said blankly, "Chen... Chen Ge."
Old Medicine nodded in satisfaction. Lin Xiao listened in a daze. Teacher, you just accepted that?
Du Busi: Heh, a wise man knows which way the wind blows!
Old Medicine had picked up some bad habits too.
Old Medicine looked at Du Busi and took several plants out of Lin Xiao's Ring.
Lin Xiao recognized them at a glance: the Blood Swan Kiss, the Jade Scale Nine-Absolute Flower, and the jade phosphorus seven-absolute flower.
The Blood Swan Kiss drew Du Busi's attention. He could feel the immortal herb's pull. With this herb, he would surely be able to break through to Level 99.
Lin Xiao had no idea what Old Medicine intended to do either.
"Busi, you have two options now."
"You can swallow this immortal herb directly. It can amplify the poison in your body without limit, and you can use that opportunity to break through to Level 99."
"Or you can wait for me to refine them into medicinal pills. However, I'm still missing a few ingredients, and I don't know whether they exist on this continent."
"Both methods have their merits. Medicinal pills can bring out the immortal herbs' effects to the fullest."
"But the pills will take some time, and there are plenty of uncertainties."
Old Medicine spoke calmly. This was what Du Busi deserved, and Old Medicine would not stand on ceremony.
Du Busi hesitated. Finally, he looked at Old Medicine. "Chen Ge, I'll wait for your medicinal pills. Tell me what ingredients you're missing. I'll go look for them right now."
Old Medicine understood and described the three ingredients to Du Busi. Du Busi had never heard of them, but Old Medicine also described their appearance, so he could search for them even without knowing them.
Du Busi silently committed them to memory. "Thank you, Chen Ge."
Old Medicine waved a hand. "We should be thanking you. Without you, Xiao Xiaozi wouldn't be where he is today."
"Heh, we're both this boy's teachers. It's simply our duty."
Du Busi was still somewhat restrained and could not act naturally. His smile looked a little forced.
Old Medicine also smiled faintly and nodded in agreement.
"Chen Ge, I'll go look for the ingredients, then."
With that, Du Busi left without waiting for Old Medicine to respond, casting a glance at Lin Xiao before he went.
Although Old Medicine had not displayed his strength, his very restraint put Du Busi under immense pressure.
After leaving Lin Xiao's room, Du Busi drew a deep breath and unconsciously murmured, "Chen Ge really does put me under a lot of pressure."
After leaving, Du Busi gathered the Body Sect's senior members, told them which medicinal ingredients he needed, and ordered them to search at once.
Although they did not know what their Sect Master intended to do, an order was an order. They immediately sprang into action.
Inside the room, as soon as Du Busi left, Electrolux appeared with the Ice Empress in his arms.
"Xiao Xiaozi, cultivate diligently."
"You have a heavy task ahead of you."
Electrolux patted Lin Xiao's shoulder, spoke softly, and then slipped into the ring.
"Xiao Xiaozi, let's go upstairs. I'll teach you pill refinement and turn these immortal herbs into pills for you while we're at it."
Joy spread across Lin Xiao's face. Taking immortal herbs directly could certainly give him a tremendous boost, but medicinal pills would have an even greater effect.
Lin Xiao did not hesitate. He knew he would not be making any major gains in the short term.
Once Old Medicine successfully refined the medicinal pills, his talent and aptitude would receive an unprecedented boost.
Now that Old Medicine was going to refine pills, he would not miss it.
PS: This humble author forgot to schedule the release yesterday. Sorry, dear readers!
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