Returning to Yan City, Compensation and Awards for Gu He

Black-Corner Region, Yan City.

It has been almost a month since Xiao Yan left.

Everything is progressing normally within the Tian Shu Alliance.

If there's anything worth mentioning, it's that Shi Yan, the alchemy elder of the Lion Underworld Sect, successfully refined Tier 7 Medicinal Pill, becoming a true Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

Afterwards, Lion Underworld Sect, the sect leader of the Shi Tian Sect, sent some resources to express his gratitude, saying that Shi Yan's ability to become Seventh-Rank Alchemist was largely due to Xiao Yan's guidance at the exchange meeting.

On the other side, Gu He, who also received guidance, did not break through to the Seventh-Rank Alchemist, but his alchemy skills improved considerably. He successfully refined the top-grade Sixth Tier pill, the Break-Ancestor Pill.

In Xiao Ding's office at the Tian Shu Alliance, Xiao Yan learned about the situation and the current state of Gu He.

"You've already managed to refine the Break-Ancestor Pill? Your progress isn't slow." Xiao Yan nodded in approval.

Xiao Yan never judged others' geniuses by his own rate of progress.

He was born with Fire Spirit Body, and his control over flames was almost unmatched. Naturally, he made great strides on the path of alchemy.

Gu He, despite lacking any special physical constitution, was able to grow into Sixth-Rank Alchemist in the barren land of the Jia Ma Empire, demonstrating his extraordinary Heaven-Swallowing Talent.

Now, within the Tian Shu Alliance, he has access to more Medicinal Herbs for alchemy, more colleagues to discuss alchemy techniques with, and personal guidance from him, which allows Gu He's Heaven-Swallowing Talent to truly shine.

Back in the Jia Ma Empire, Gu He was just an ordinary Sixth-Rank Alchemist at the early stage of the Sixth Tier. Now, after following him for less than a year, he has already reached the top of the Sixth Tier, and he is fully expected to break through to the Seventh-Rank Alchemist within the next six months.

Xiao Yan stroked his chin, wanting to accelerate Gu He's progress.

He looked at Xiao Ding sitting opposite him, stood up and said, "If there's nothing else important, I'll be leaving now."

Next, I need to go to Gu He.

Xiao Ding rose to see him off, saying, "Third brother, I'll continue with my official duties then."

Xiao Yan nodded and left.

Pill Hall.

Gu He was refining medicine, and the flames of his Dou Qi qi surged from his palm into the Medicine Cauldron.

Soon, he refined a Tier 5 Medicinal Pill and placed it in a jade bottle.

In fact, most of the Fifth Tier and Tier 6 Medicinal Pill in the Tian Shu Alliance were refined by Gu He.

Given the incredible sales volume of Vientiane Auction House, Gu He basically couldn't stop working all day. He only had time to rest during exchange meetings, truly working tirelessly without complaint.

"Elder Gu He," Xiao Yan said after seeing Gu He finish refining the medicine.

Gu He turned his head and, upon seeing Xiao Yan, immediately stood up. "Alliance Leader, you're back."

"Yes, I just got back. I just learned some things from Elder Xiao Ding. I heard you've already been able to refine the Break-Ancestor Pill?" Xiao Yan said.

A smile appeared on Gu He's calm face, "Yes, I must thank you for your guidance during the exchange meeting, Alliance Leader."

Xiao Yan did not deny his help, nodded, and then said, "Peak Sixth Grade Alchemist is not bad."

However, the Tian Shu Alliance will grow larger and larger in the future, and its development speed will also increase.

"As the Hall Master of the Pill Hall, you are only Peak Sixth-Grade Alchemist, which is rather low."

Gu He lowered his head with a hint of guilt. "Alliance Leader, I will continue to work hard to improve myself and be able to refine Tier 7 Medicinal Pill as soon as possible."

Xiao Yan waved his hand. "I didn't mean to blame you. I came to see you today to shorten the time it takes for you to become Seventh-Rank Alchemist."

Gu He looked puzzled. "Alliance Leader, what do you mean?"

Xiao Yan held up three fingers. "If you want to improve your medicine refining level, there are many areas where you can optimize."

"First, switch to a higher-level Cultivation Technique to increase the total amount of Dou Qi."

"Secondly, Fusion Heavenly Flame or a high-level Beast Flame to increase the flame temperature."

"Third, learn the techniques of fire control and improve your Flame Control Technique."

Gu He's heart pounded; he had already guessed Xiao Yan's meaning.

Sure enough, the next second, Xiao Yan took out two scrolls, one light red and one dark red, from his Storage Ring.

"The light red scroll is a high-level Earth Rank fire-attribute Cultivation Technique. With your current Dou Emperor cultivation level, it's sufficient for you to cultivate and will last until you reach the Peak Dou Venerate." Xiao Yan handed the scroll to Gu He.

Gu He took it, his hands trembling slightly.

A high-level Earth Rank fire-attribute Cultivation Technique is in no way inferior to some high-level Beast Flame or low-level Heavenly Flames for any fire-attribute cultivator or Alchemist. Xiao Yan gave it to him so easily?!

"Alliance... Alliance Leader! This is far too precious!" Gu He was even hesitant to accept it. How could a Dou Emperor like him possibly cultivate a high-level Earth Rank Cultivation Technique?

Xiao Yan ignored him and said to himself, "The Crimson Scroll contains a set of fire control techniques that I summarized myself. It has no name, but that won't affect your learning."

Once you master this technique, your Flame Control Technique will be comparable to those of Eighth-Rank Alchemist.

As he spoke, Xiao Yan handed the scroll to Gu He.

Gu He caught them, his hands suddenly sinking, the two scrolls almost falling to the ground, but he quickly caught them.

Gu He swallowed hard, almost unable to believe what he had just heard.

This is an extremely precious fire control technique, whose value is no less than that of a high-level Earth Rank fire-attribute Cultivation Technique. For Alchemist like him, its value is even higher.

A high-level Earth Rank fire-attribute Cultivation Technique, a Flame Control Technique -controlling manual that allows him to rival Eighth-Rank Alchemist.

Clutching the two scrolls in his palm, Gu He swallowed hard. The dignified Pill Hall Master of the Tian Shu Alliance was as nervous as a child at this moment.

Xiao Yan patted Gu He on the shoulder, his tone casual yet carrying a sense of warmth. "Elder Gu He, you've been with me for a while now. During this time, you've worked tirelessly, and you've been responsible for refining almost all the pills below the Seventh Tier within the Alliance."

I'm also very busy and rarely have time to guide you.

"Consider this Cultivation Technique and fire control method as compensation and reward for you."

The Alliance will hold another Alchemist Exchange Conference in one month.

Invitation items will be distributed throughout the entire Northwest Continent.

"When the time comes, I want you to refine a Tier 7 Medicinal Pill on the spot. Don't disappoint me."

After saying that, Xiao Yan left.

As Gu He watched Xiao Yan leave, he felt an unprecedented surge of emotion and excitement.

He clutched the two scrolls tightly, and a look of joy gradually spread across his face.

Suddenly, he thought of something and muttered to himself, "The fire control technique summarized by the Alliance Leader himself, once mastered, will make his Flame Control Technique no less than those of Eighth-Rank Alchemist."

What level of Alchemist is the Alliance Leader?

Gu He stood there, stunned.

After dealing with the matters of the Tian Shu Alliance, Xiao Yan hurried to his Small Courtyard.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian Medusa was secondary; the main thing was that he could feel the Yin-Yang Dual Flame within his Storage Ring becoming increasingly impatient.

And wasn't he the same?

The energy of this Yin-Yang Dual Flame is much higher than his ranking, and it might help him evolve the Flame Mantra to First Rank.

Xiao Yan was also very curious about Heaven-Swallowing Talent Heaven-Swallowing Talent could awaken using the Yin-Yang Dual Flame.