A Turn for the Better

A Turn for the Better

Li Xuan planted the Starfire Vine in a flowerpot, then moved the pot to the backyard. Although the Starfire Vine was fire-attributed, it preferred shade, and a cool, shaded place suited its growth best.

However, Immortal Grade Spirit Plants could not produce soul rings. Li Xuan was also worried that Heavenly Treasures might not be able to produce soul rings either, so after some hesitation, he planted the other rare-quality plants as well.

After settling the Starfire Vine and the other plants, Li Xuan returned to his thatched hut.

It was already getting late. Li Xuan had been exhausted after a full day of work, and once he lay on the bed, he did not even want to move a finger.

After resting for a while, Li Xuan opened the System Mall. He still had not eaten breakfast or dinner today.

Over the past few days, in order to finish raising all the seeds into seedlings as quickly as possible, Li Xuan had started working every morning and kept at it until evening, when he ate a simple boxed meal.

[System Mall]

[Meat and Two Vegetable Boxed Meal x1... 1 point]

[Wahehe Bottled Water x1... 1 point]

[Dark Eye External Soul Bone x1... 10,000,000 points]

[Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill (Special Offer)... 15 points (Original Price: 70,000 points)]

When Li Xuan's gaze fell on the name Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill, he paused.

The name of this Elixir gave Li Xuan a rather strange feeling.

He felt that it might be related to the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Xuan directly exchanged for the boxed meal, water, and Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill.

As soon as Li Xuan confirmed the exchange, a palm-sized wooden box appeared in his hand.

Before he even opened it, a faint fragrance slipped out of the box and into Li Xuan's nose.

Li Xuan suddenly felt incomparably relaxed, while his mind became exceptionally clear. The sensation was simply too comfortable.

Li Xuan came back to his senses and checked the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill's properties.

[Item: Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill]

[Grade: Sixth Grade]

[Effect: Calms the mind and steadies the spirit. Can increase the probability of breaking through to Title Douluo, and can also treat fire poison.]

"System, can this be used together with the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum to neutralize its Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame?" Li Xuan asked the system after a moment of hesitation.

Li Xuan also felt that this Elixir had arrived at just the right time. It was very likely a reward from the system.

[The host's idea is correct. This system is the Just Stay Alive System and will strive for the host's greatest benefit within its authority.]

[Note: This system has already influenced the course of the world. Host, please grow stronger as soon as possible.]

Li Xuan had originally been quite happy, but after hearing the system's note, his good mood instantly vanished.

In the original Douluo Continent, the combat power system had not been particularly high. After all, even hidden weapons could reign supreme here.

Yet the system's note sent a chill down Li Xuan's spine.

This world was no longer the one Li Xuan knew. In other words, it would become fraught with danger, and he could die at any moment.

"System, does that mean the combat power of this world has increased?" Li Xuan asked.

[The specific direction of the Douluo World's changes is unknown. Host, please remain vigilant.]

After seeing the system's prompt, Li Xuan thought about it for a while, but he could not figure anything out. There was simply too little useful information, and he was currently in the Flower Sea, completely cut off from the outside world. There was no way for him to know what changes had occurred in this world.

However, Li Xuan understood one thing: he needed to increase his strength as quickly as possible and make himself stronger. Only then could he face the changed world head-on.

After all, soldiers came to block soldiers, and water came to block earth. Strengthening himself was the only way to solve every problem.

Li Xuan pondered for a while, then picked up the boxed meal and began eating.

After all, people needed food to live. Li Xuan had been busy all day and was already starving.

Very quickly, a boxed meal and a bottle of water went into Li Xuan's stomach.

After eating and drinking his fill, Li Xuan opened the Void Pearl and took out the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum.

As an Immortal Grade Spirit Plant, the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum could not only give him a chance to obtain the Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame after consumption, but also cleanse his marrow and reshape his body, strengthening his physique and improving his talent.

Moreover, the earlier a Spirit Master consumed an Immortal Grade Spirit Plant, the greater its effect on the body.

Looking at the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum in his hand, Li Xuan was somewhat afraid. One careless mistake, and he might end up roasted alive!

Still, Li Xuan gritted his teeth, tucked the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill beneath his tongue, opened his mouth, and swallowed the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum.

As soon as the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum entered his mouth, Li Xuan felt as though he were holding a red-hot piece of charcoal in his mouth. A violent heat filled his entire oral cavity.

Li Xuan instinctively wanted to spit it out, but just before he did, he covered his mouth with his hand.

Li Xuan suddenly steeled himself and forcefully swallowed the Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum in his mouth.

The scorching Heart-Burning Golden Chrysanthemum slid down his esophagus and entered his stomach.

The next second, an intense heat erupted from Li Xuan's abdomen.

"Aah!"

Li Xuan threw back his head and roared as a stream of Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame burst from his mouth.

Immediately afterward, every pore on Li Xuan's body released Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame at once. He looked as though a Fire God had descended, his entire body wrapped in golden-red flames. In an instant, the coarse cloth clothes on his body were burned away.

The searing heat frantically scorched every inch of Li Xuan's skin, meridians, muscles, bones, and internal organs...

The intense pain twisted Li Xuan's face and made his entire body tremble.

At that moment, Li Xuan swallowed the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill that he had kept beneath his tongue.

After entering his stomach, the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill transformed into a cool, gentle energy that spread throughout Li Xuan's body, protecting his internal organs and brain.

Though the coolness was only fleeting, it made Li Xuan feel incomparably comfortable. Yet it lasted only an instant before the scorching heat engulfed him again.

Enduring the blazing heat, Li Xuan sat cross-legged and desperately circulated the Soul Power in his body, absorbing and merging with the flames within him.

Suddenly, a green light flashed across Li Xuan's body, mixed within the golden-red Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame as it protected him.

As Li Xuan's Soul Power continued to circulate, a green radiance suddenly spread beneath him.

The radiance formed a modest-sized array beneath Li Xuan. Within it, green light rose into the air and condensed into the phantom image of a green lotus.

With the lotus phantom present, Li Xuan felt the surrounding temperature drop somewhat, and the expression on his face relaxed slightly.

Then, the lotus phantom slowly closed, wrapping Li Xuan within it.

The scene was like a lotus phantom serving as a cauldron, the Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame refining Elixir, and Li Xuan himself being the Elixir within the cauldron.

Time passed second by second.

Three hours later, Li Xuan suddenly opened his eyes. His originally ink-black pupils had turned pure gold!

The lotus phantom instantly transformed into Soul Power and dispersed into the air, while the Burning Heart Clarifying Spirit Flame was reabsorbed by Li Xuan and returned to his body...

Li Xuan suddenly shuddered, then tilted his head and collapsed onto the ground.

Happy weekend, everyone. I slept in, just got up and started writing, and only just finished, so this came out a little late. Sorry about that.

(End of Chapter)