Mutual False Names, Xiao Yan Refines Pills, Yun Yun Is Shocked

Yao Lao saw Xiao Yan's impatience. Having been startled by Xiao Yan not long ago, he immediately said:

"Brat, the Purple Flame in your body took shape directly and reached maturity after you consumed so much Companion Amethyst Source."

"But don't even think about absorbing it so soon."

"Although Beast Flame is inferior to Heavenly Flames, it is still a powerful flame."

"Your body may be strong, but this flame must circulate through your meridians before the Burning Mantra can devour and absorb it. Since it involves your meridians, you cannot be careless."

"Go back and refine some Vein-Protecting Pills first!"

Yao Lao's tone allowed no argument, leaving Xiao Yan speechless.

With his innate Fire Spirit Body, his affinity with flames was beyond question.

When he was young, he could hold his hand over a fire without being burned.

Now that he possessed the physique of a Tier Four Magical Beast, what problem could there be in absorbing the Purple Flame?

Still, this was Yao Lao's kindness and concern, so Xiao Yan complied.

After taking a look around the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave and confirming there were no other treasures, Xiao Yan left with a trace of regret.

Magical beasts were not like humans. Most had no habit of hoarding possessions, and most of their inheritances came from their bloodlines rather than written records.

Otherwise, if it had been a human Dou Emperor of the same level, Xiao Yan would surely have found plenty of good things.

Leaving the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave,

Xiao Yan flapped his Purple Cloud Wings and quickly flew back to the small valley.

The trip there and back, along with absorbing the Companion Amethyst Source in the cave, had taken quite a while.

By the time he returned, the sky had already darkened.

Landing in the clearing of the small valley, Xiao Yan immediately saw Yun Yun, supported by Xiao Yi Xian as she walked outside.

He folded his wings and landed, then walked toward the two women.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet. Why are you already moving around?"

Xiao Yi Xian smiled helplessly. "She said she isn't that weak and wants to recover as quickly as possible, then fulfill her promise to serve at your disposal for a month. I had no choice but to let her."

Xiao Yan was unconcerned. "Then let her be. The Tier 3 Medicinal Pill I fed her is very effective. Moving around more will indeed help her absorb the medicine faster and promote her recovery."

As he spoke, he said to Xiao Yi Xian with concern, "She wants to stand outside in the cold and wear herself out, but why are you accompanying her?"

"Go inside and rest. Hurry up. Don't mind her."

Being shown such undisguised concern by Xiao Yan in front of an outsider, Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head, her cheeks quickly turning red. "I understand, Young Master Xiao."

Yun Yun: ...

Watching the two of them radiate such sickening sweetness, Yun Yun rolled her beautiful eyes, looking utterly enchanting.

Catching the sight from the corner of his eye, Xiao Yan silently licked his slightly dry lips.

Ever since childhood, he had mostly been around Xiao Xun'er, so his resistance to beautiful women was not low.

But he truly was not used to a woman like Yun Yun, one whose fully matured body exuded the charm of a mature woman from head to toe.

He always felt that mature women like Yun Yun were somehow soft and clingy~

And those two soft mounds on her chest—why did they seem to tremble every time he looked at them?

Yun Yun suddenly moved, turning her slightly reddened face away and crossing her jade-like arms before her chest, as though hiding something.

"Young Master Xiao—!" Xiao Yi Xian pouted slightly.

Xiao Yan touched his nose and hurriedly withdrew his gaze, changing the subject. "Xiao Yi Xian, go back to the room and sleep first. I'm going to refine a few pills, so I won't be resting yet."

"Fine." Xiao Yi Xian did not know why she was upset, but she headed toward the wooden hut with a hint of frustration.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yun Yun's eyes filled with surprise. "You're an Alchemist?"

Xiao Yan nodded. "The real deal."

Yun Yun's lips parted slightly, and her eyes shone with wonder.

Judging from Xiao Yan's youthful appearance, he was clearly not even twenty years old. Not only was his cultivation powerful, but he was also an Alchemist?

With such talent, there was not a second person like him in the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Oh, no. If they spoke only of cultivation, perhaps her obedient disciple's former fiancé could barely compare.

Wait, her disciple's former fiancé was called Xiao Yan, while Xiao Yi Xian had called the young man before her Young Master Xiao... Could this Young Master Xiao be Xiao Yan?

Unable to suppress her curiosity, Yun Yun immediately asked, "Young Master Xiao, could you tell me your name?"

Xiao Yan frowned almost imperceptibly and answered as if casually, "There's nothing to hide. My name is Xiao Huo."

"Xiao Huo?" Yun Yun looked puzzled and pressed on, "Are you from the Xiao Clan of Wutan City?"

Xiao Yan put on a confused expression. "What Xiao Clan? I'm from the Black-Corner Region."

After saying that, Xiao Yan directly changed the subject. "By the way, what's your name?"

After hesitating briefly, Yun Yun said, "Yun Zhi."

Having given her false name, Yun Yun was too embarrassed to continue asking. Though she still harbored doubts, Xiao Huo and Xiao Yan were simply too similar.

The only reason she did not dare reach a conclusion was that Xiao Huo's strength was too terrifying. He already possessed the ability to kill the Amethyst Winged Lion King, and he was even an Alchemist.

No matter how terrifying Xiao Yan's talent had been in the past, it could not have been this terrifying.

While Yun Yun's thoughts ran wild, Xiao Yan had already taken medicinal ingredients and a cauldron from his Storage Ring and begun refining the Tier 2 Medicinal Pill, the Vein-Protecting Pill.

Seeing this, Yun Yun stopped moving around. She found a nearby stone and plopped down on it, making her soft flesh tremble.

She watched Xiao Yan refine pills from afar, wanting to see what level his alchemy had reached.

Yet as she watched, she stopped looking at Xiao Yan's pill refinement with an appraising gaze.

Xiao Yan had inherited Yao Lao's alchemy, and his foundations were exceptionally solid. Combined with his innate Fire Spirit Body and fully maxed Soul Talent, he possessed all three key qualities of an Alchemist:

Flame control, Soul Perception, and pill-refining techniques—he was top-tier in every aspect.

With the three combined, his pill refinement was smooth and carefree. With a casual flick, he added an ingredient to the Medicine Cauldron, and in the blink of an eye, refined the essence within.

A serious man was at his most charming.

At that moment, Xiao Yan was in precisely that state.

As he focused on refining pills, his confidence, flamboyance, and unrestrained spirit made Yun Yun, who was usually burdened by the Misty Cloud Sect, yearn for him. Before she knew it, she had become entranced.

Several hours passed in the blink of an eye.

By the time dawn broke the next day, this round of pill refinement finally came to an end.

Xiao Yan gently wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and grinned. "Whew, after refining so many, they're finally done."

In the distance, Yun Yun slowly came back to her senses. Looking at the large pile of Jade Bottles beside Xiao Yan, she asked, "What pills did you refine?"

Feeling that this was somewhat improper, she added, "It is only a matter of personal curiosity. If you do not wish to tell me, then forget it."

Xiao Yan was in a good mood, so he did not hide anything. Pointing at the Jade Bottles one by one, he said, "Tier 2 Medicinal Pill, Vein-Protecting Pill. It protects the meridians.

Tier 2 Medicinal Pill, Ice Heart Pill. It keeps the soul clear.

Tier 3 Medicinal Pill, Spirit Awakening Pill. After consuming it, one becomes more sensitive to the energy of heaven and earth while cultivating, increasing cultivation speed."

"Tier 3 Medicinal Pill... You're a Tier 3 Alchemist?" Yun Yun was shocked, and at the same time, she became certain that Xiao Huo was absolutely not Xiao Yan.

How could anyone have been at Dou Qi Eight Stage two years ago, then possess the strength of a Dou Wang two years later while also becoming a Tier 3 Alchemist?

No, judging from how effortlessly Xiao Huo refined pills, even Tier 3 Medicinal Pills posed little difficulty to him.

There was a very high chance that he was a Tier 4 Alchemist!

Xiao Yan ignored Yun Yun's shock. He put the Spirit Awakening Pills into his Storage Ring, left the Vein-Protecting Pills and Ice Heart Pills outside, and prepared to immediately absorb the Purple Flame within his body.

Once he mastered the Purple Flame, relying on the might of the flames, he might be able to barely refine a Tier 5 Medicinal Pill with the cultivation of a Da Dou Shi!