Bodhi Great Return Pill, the Heavenly Demon Puppet Advances to Semi-Saint, and the Demon Saint Blood Essence Finally Secured

Looking at the Sheep-Character Token, Xiao Yan's brain raced as he quickly analyzed it.

"First of all, Gu Yang, as a spy of the Soul Clan, kept his identity extremely secret, and the original work stated that he rarely appeared in public."

Now that he has not only shown up but also given me Token in public, it's clear that someone has given him orders.

Within the Soul Clan, apart from the Hun Tiandi and the Nihility Devouring Flame, no one can contact him or command him. Therefore, it is only possible that one of these two gave him the order.

Based on the current timeline, Nihility Devouring Flame controls the entire Soul Clan, and he plans everything. Therefore, it's highly likely that Nihility Devouring Flame issued the order for Gu Yang to contact me!

Having figured out one key point, Xiao Yan continued his deduction, "Next, we need to think about why the Nihility Devouring Flame issued such an order."

Is it for the Ancient Jade? To collect all eight pieces of Ancient Jade to unlock the Ancient God Cave Mansion?

No, if that were all, he should have let Gu Yang lie low and then figure out a way to get the Gu Yuan Ancient Jade on Gu Yuan's body.

Therefore, the purpose of the Nihility Devouring Flame is not the so-called Ancient Jade.

His target was very clear: me!

A glint of light flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes as he finally understood everything. "The fact that Gu Yang came here means that Nihility Devouring Flame had been paying attention to me before the Three-Year Agreement."

Prior to this, the cultivation level and alchemy skills I displayed were those of First-Turn Dou Venerate and Eighth-Rank Nine-Color Alchemist.

Considering my age, this achievement is indeed remarkable, but it is not enough to catch the eye of the Nihility Devouring Flame.

The fact that he noticed me and risked letting the Gu Yang show itself is definitely because of my special physique— the Fire Spirit Body!

Do you want to submit to me? Do you want to cooperate with me? Or do you want to devour me?

Xiao Yan had many guesses in his mind, but he knew he couldn't reveal them now.

Unless the Nihility Devouring Flame personally sends him a message, he will have to pretend to be ignorant in the end.

They left with the Ancient Clan members.

Xiao Yan and the others returned directly to the Tian Shu Alliance.

In the spacious reception room, Yao Lao patted Xiao Yan with a look of satisfaction. "Yan'er, you really surprised your teacher this time."

I never imagined you could already refine Tier 9 Precious Pill.

Xiao Yan smiled modestly, "It was just luck. The main reason was that the Medicinal Herbs were of high quality, plus the Heavenly Flames were very effective."

Xuankong Zi said from the side, "How can you say that?"

Being able to subdue so many Heavenly Flames and make Heavenly Flames all willingly serve you—isn't that a skill in itself?

"Your Flame Control Technique, I think, are even better than your master's."

Yao Chen smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Really? Then it seems the teacher has done a good job." Xiao Yan didn't refuse Xuankong Zi's request.

Next, Xiao Yan chatted with Xuankong Zi, Xuan Yi, and Tianleizi for a while, indicating that he could come to the Tian Shu Alliance at any time to exchange alchemy techniques.

Xuankong Zi and his two companions did not linger and took their leave after bidding farewell.

Finally, after waiting for a long time, Zi Yan threw herself into Xiao Yan's arms.

"Brother, take me away. I don't want to stay on Dragon Island anymore. All I do there is cultivate, it's so boring." Zi Yan looked dejected and listless.

Xiao Yan looked at Qingmu, Zhu Li, and Hei Qing, his eyes filled with inquiry.

Qingmu shook his head helplessly. "The Princess is too lazy. I don't know where she developed this habit, but she doesn't like cultivating. She says she only wants to take pills to become stronger."

Xiao Yan, the instigator, coughed twice and said, "Zi Yan does have a hard time calming down, but in the end, she has patiently cultivated on Dragon Island for almost a year."

You shouldn't push her too hard. Why don't you keep her with me for a while to clear her head? Then I'll send her back to Dragon Island, and she can patiently retreat into seclusion for a while longer."

Xiao Yan looked at Zi Yan: "Is it, Zi Yan?"

In order to stay by Xiao Yan's side, Zi Yan immediately put on a pitiful expression and looked at Elder Qingmu: "Please."

Qingmu nodded helplessly. "I didn't want it to be like this either, but Dragon Island is divided, and the next reunion is not far away. I just want the Princess to grow up as quickly as possible."

Xiao Yan said, "Elder Qingmu, there's no need to worry too much. There's a solution to every problem. I will take this matter very seriously."

Besides, even if you keep Zi Yan in seclusion, you won't be able to improve her cultivation much, and it will only cause discord between you two.

"Let Zi Yan stay by my side and relax; it won't affect the overall situation."

Elder Qingmu reluctantly agreed, "That's the only way."

"Hehe, brother, I can stay by your side again!" Zi Yan excitedly rubbed against Xiao Yan, her delicate body exuding a special fragrance.

Xiao Yan patted Zi Yan's head and thought to himself, "I need to take Zi Yan to find Zhukun as soon as possible. I need to get from Zhukun the method to contact the elders of the Ancient Void Dragon Ancient Void Dragon Clan and call them back from the void."

At that time, my safety will be better guaranteed, and the problem of the division of Dragon Island will be easily solved.

"Alliance Leader Xiao, since that's the case, we won't bother you any longer."

"When you arrive at Dragon Island, we will certainly treat you well." Elder Qingmu cupped his hands in greeting, his attitude showing more respect than before.

Xiao Yan nodded with a smile, naturally understanding that this was because he had become Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster.

As for Dragon Island, he will definitely go. The Ancient Void Dragon Clan must have accumulated a lot of resources, especially Medicinal Herbs, all waiting for him to refine and digest them.

For others, it becomes increasingly difficult to improve their cultivation level as they progress, but Xiao Yan doesn't think so.

As long as there are enough resources, the star-up speed of Dou Sheng may not be slower than that of Dou Zhe.

After the three dragons of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan left, only close relatives remained, so there was no need for them to stay in the Tian Shu Alliance.

Xiao Yan told Xiao Yi Xian to take Zi Yan and Qing Lin back to the Small Courtyard to wait for him, and then went with Yao Lao to his elder brother Xiao Ding's office.

In his office, Xiao Ding was dealing with a mountain of official business when he looked up and saw Xiao Yan and Yao Lao arrive. He gave a helpless smile.

"Third brother, Yao Lao, because of you, the Alliance has more and more things to deal with."

Especially you, Third Brother, your name will probably soon spread throughout the entire continent.

"At that time, even more forces will want to pledge allegiance to us," Xiao Ding said.

Xiao Yan smiled, his expression serious, and said, "Brother, after this, I will be going into seclusion for a period of time to digest the resources. I will be entrusting all matters concerning the Alliance to you."

Xiao Yan then turned to Yao Lao: "Teacher, since you're going to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, why don't you stay a few more days?"

I wish to refine a pill and ask you to deliver it to Medusa.

The Yao Lao looked curious. "Oh? Yan'er, what kind of pill do you want to refine?"

"The Bodhi Great Return Pill," Xiao Yan said.

"Bodhi Great Return Pill?" The Yao Lao looked puzzled. He had only heard of the Bodhi Pill, a top-grade Eighth Tier pill, but had never heard of the Bodhi Great Return Pill.

"This pill is an improved and enhanced version of the Bodhi Pill formula by my disciple. Its expected effect is to increase the chance of Peak Dou Venerate breaking through to the Semi-Saint," Xiao Yan replied.

In the original story, he created this Tier 9 Precious Pill through Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation, proving the feasibility of this idea, so naturally he could also create it.

Even if his prescription has some flaws, it doesn't matter, as long as the general direction is correct, the [Balance] Heaven-Swallowing Talent will make up for everything.

"The Bodhi Great Return Pill? I didn't expect that Yan'er, you've only just become Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster, yet you're already able to create your own Tier 9 Precious Pill." The Yao Lao was somewhat moved, but even more so, he was proud.

Without further ado, Xiao Ding informed Xiao Yan and then got up and left.

There were enough Heavenly Flames, so after Heavenly Flame Manifestation, Heavenly Flames were not too weak, and could easily help him refine another Tier 9 Precious Pill.

Since that's the case, there's naturally no need to delay.

Xiao Yan remembered that in the original novel, Medusa gathered the Nine-Colored Origin Stone, the Bodhi Great Return Pill Demon Saint Blood Essence, and cultivated in the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs for several years before directly reaching the level of Four-Star Dou Sheng.

Judging by the time, by the time he finishes refining the Bodhi Great Return Pill, the Huang Quan Demon Saint will be able to stabilize his remnant soul and free up his Demon Saint Blood Essence.

He took out another drop and had Yao Lao send it to Medusa along with the Bodhi Great Return Pill. At that time, Medusa would surely be able to reach the Middle-Stage Dou Sheng upon leaving seclusion, just like in the original story.

Back in the Small Courtyard, he told the Xiao Yi Xian and the other girls, and then immediately began refining pills Small Courtyard.

Upon seeing this, Yao Ling's usually aloof face showed a hint of surprise. "Didn't you just refine a Tier 9 Precious Pill?"

Even if Dou Qi can be replenished quickly, what about the consumption of Soul Power?

Xiao Yan had no obligation to answer, so he simply ignored it.

Not getting an answer, Yao Ling puffed out her cheeks slightly, then paused, not even knowing why she had made that gesture.

She felt that she would inexplicably reveal her inner self to Xiao Yan, and for a moment she was a little confused.

At this moment, Xiao Yan had already taken out the Medicinal Herbs for refining the Bodhi Great Return Pill.

A large portion of them were acquired at auctions.

If it weren't for this auction, even if he wanted to refine the Bodhi Great Return Pill, he would have been delayed due to a lack of Medicinal Herbs.

It just goes to show that plans can't keep up with changes.

It's like he originally intended to keep a Bodhi Seed, but now he has no choice but to use it up.

We can always refine it later. Bodhi Seed are hard to find, but can Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva be hard to find?

Judging from the quantity of the Medicinal Herbs Xiao Yan took out, the Yao Ling could tell that the pill Xiao Yan was refining this time was also Tier 9 Precious Pill.

What puzzled her was why there was a Bodhi Seed among the pile of Medicinal Herbs.

Is it to refine Bodhi Pill? But Bodhi Pill don't need so many auxiliary materials.

Yao Ling, still puzzled, continued reading.

Time flies, and another ten days have passed.

Before she knew it, Yao Ling was completely absorbed in the story, no longer paying attention to why Xiao Yan needed so many Medicinal Herbs. Her attention was entirely focused on Xiao Yan's incredible Flame Control Technique.

She finally came to her senses only after the Fourteen Heavenly Flames rose into the sky again, repeating the Heavenly Flame Manifestation, and the pills inside the Medicine Cauldron slowly took shape.

Boom--!

Black Demon Thunder has once again ravaged Tian Shu City.

Unlike last time, because the Heavenly Demon Puppet's strength has greatly increased, this time Yao Lao no longer needs to go to the trouble of removing the Black Demon Thunder Lightning's violent intent.

With flame patterns flickering slightly on its surface, the Heavenly Demon Puppet met the pitch-black Black Demon Thunder head-on.

After undergoing another round of destruction and reconstruction, the Heavenly Demon Puppet's aura rose once again, and it was only one step away from the level of Semi-Saint.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan simply took out some rare Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Riches and special metals with considerable energy from his Storage Ring and incorporated them all into the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

The Fourteen Heavenly Flames turned and began to refine the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

But it's clear that his reckless addition of new features won't directly improve the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

The Heavenly Demon Puppet began to twist and deform to a certain extent, seemingly on the verge of collapsing.

Xiao Yan pulled the Heavenly Demon Puppet back and immediately activated his [Balance] Heaven-Swallowing Talent. The Heavenly Demon Puppet's form instantly returned to human shape and stabilized, and its aura also broke through to the Semi-Saint level.

Withdrawing his hand, Xiao Yan sighed inwardly, "The Yin-Yang Dual Flame truly live up to their reputation as Heavenly Flames born from the origin of Yin-Yang. Although its ranking is a bit low, the Heaven-Swallowing Talent it awakened for me is truly formidable."

The effect of this [Balance] Heaven-Swallowing Talent is almost second only to the [Heaven-Swallowing] Heaven-Swallowing Talent, which allows me to quickly process resources.

Coming to his senses, Xiao Yan retrieved the Heavenly Demon Puppet into his Storage Ring, casually sealed the space, suppressed the spiritual energy of the Bodhi Great Return Pill within the Medicine Cauldron, and sealed it into a jade bottle.

Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Yao Ling stepped forward and asked, "Why can this Bodhi Pill attract Black Demon Thunder?"

Xiao Yan glanced at her and said bluntly, "Let me suck your blood a couple of times to tell you."

Two blushes appeared on Yao Ling's usually aloof face, and she immediately extended a fair arm. "Here."

Xiao Yan was surprised by Yao Ling's quick response. Without any hesitation, he bit Yao Ling's skin and sucked on it twice.

As the blood entered his body, Xiao Yan immediately felt his Soul Power recover significantly and even increase.

Yao Ling endured the itching, her cheeks flushing even more. Never before had anyone drunk her blood so intimately, let alone a man.

After sucking two mouthfuls of blood, Xiao Yan pursed his lips and explained, "This is a prescription I created based on the Bodhi Pill. It's Tier 9 Precious Pill, the Bodhi Great Return Pill Rejuvenation Pill. Its effect is to increase the chance of Peak Dou Venerate breaking through to the Semi-Saint realm by about 50%."

Yao Ling's eyes lit up, and she looked at Xiao Yan with a hint of admiration in her eyes, her heart beating faster for no apparent reason.

Without exchanging many words with Yao Ling, Xiao Yan handed the Bodhi Great Return Pill to Yao Lao, and then subtly flicked out two drops of his essence blood to Yao Lao.

At the same time, a voice transmission came through his soul. "Teacher, these are two drops of the Demon Saint Blood Essence. You and Medusa each have one drop. Please help me take Medusa's drop with you."

The Yao Lao apothecary looked surprised and replied via soul transmission, "Has the Huang Quan Demon Saint stabilized his remnant soul so quickly? Yan'er, did you give him that Spirit Dragon Heavenly Ganoderma?"

Xiao Yan nodded slightly. "Yes, teacher. Two days ago, the Huang Quan Demon Saint already informed me that he had stabilized his soul body with the help of the Spirit Dragon Heavenly Ganoderma and no longer relied on his essence blood to survive. Naturally, his essence blood was now available."

The Yao Lao understood, but didn't say anything more.

Since this involves the Demon Saint Blood Essence, it's obviously inconvenient to discuss it further here.

"Yan'er, I'll be leaving now," the Yao Lao said in farewell.

Xiao Yan waved his hand, watched Yao Lao leave, and breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Now, he finally had time to process the resources he had.

Four drops of Demon Saint Blood Essence, Ninth-Rank Magical Beast Blood Essence, Ninth-Tier Ice-Fire Energy Gathering Pill, Ninth Tier Myriad Beast Pill.

These resources are enough to dramatically improve his strength.