Heavenly Realm Soul, Qing Lin surpasses herself, departure for Jia Nan Academy

The increase in Soul Power was not within Xiao Yan's expectations.

Therefore, he was overjoyed when he realized that his Soul Power had reached a new level.

The new level is naturally the next step after the Spirit Realm: the Heavenly Realm.

Since his soul breakthrough posed no obstacle to him, Xiao Yan could only rely on speculation to determine his soul realm.

Now, he felt that his Soul Power had definitely reached the level of the Early Heaven Realm.

Specifically, he can now use his Soul Power to subtly manipulate the Power of Heaven and Earth, something that Spirit Realm Soul absolutely cannot do.

In other words, he can now refine Tier 9 Medicinal Pill even without relying on the Heavenly Flame Manifestation.

Of course, this does not mean that the effect of Heavenly Flame Manifestation is reduced.

After all, even if he were able to refine Tier 9 Medicinal Pill now, the Tier 9 Precious Pill he could refine would definitely be of the lowest level.

On the other hand, if he were to Heavenly Flame Manifestation Heavenly Flames, the enhancement it brings would allow him to refine pills that reach the highest grade among precious pills.

If converted into cultivation level, it's the difference between One-Star Dou Saint and Three-Star Dou Sheng.

"This breakthrough in Soul Power is truly an unexpected joy. It must be because I have comprehended and absorbed a portion of the sacred foundation of the Huang Quan Demon Saint within my essence blood."

"Perhaps... the blood of the Yao Ling also played a role?"

Xiao Yan wasn't entirely sure, but he planned to treat Yao Ling better from now on and get more blood from Yao Ling, which seemed to be even better than he had imagined.

Getting up and leaving the Earth Fire Lotus Platform, Xiao Yan stored the platform in his Storage Ring, intending to leave seclusion immediately.

The strength of Three-Star Dou Sheng is sufficient for now.

Of course, whether he has enough or not is irrelevant; he has no resources left, and seclusion is useless.

Stepping out of the Quiet Room, Xiao Yan immediately spotted Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan. Out of the corner of his eye, he also caught a glimpse of Yao Ling, who was sitting alone some distance away from the three women.

While Xiao Yan was observing Xiao Yi Xian and the other girls, Little Xiao Yan Xiao Yi Xian sensed his gaze and turned to call out, "Xiao Yan!"

Qing Lin's eyes lit up, and she jogged forward, her chest heaving up and down without her noticing.

"Brother! You've finally come out of seclusion! I missed you!" Zi Yan rushed forward and hugged Xiao Yan without any hesitation, burying her face in Xiao Yan's waist and abdomen.

Xiao Yan patted Zi Yan and smiled, "Isn't it because you want the pills?"

Zi Yan released Xiao Yan, put her hands on her hips, and said defiantly, "Yes, I want some, so brother, can you refine some pills for me?"

Xiao Yan smiled indulgently, Heart Flame, and Medicinal Herbs floated out from his Storage Ring, one by one being added into the liquid, instantly being refined into medicinal liquid.

Before the medicinal liquid condensed into the pill, Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then cut his skin, forced out a drop of thick golden blood, and merged it into the pill.

Boom--!

Silver Pill Lightning churned in the sky.

Xiao Yan raised his eyes, controlling the Power of Heaven and Earth, and with a casual wave of his hand, the thunderclouds dissipated.

He extinguished the flames, and a dozen or so Tier 7 Medicinal Pill appeared.

"Hehe, take these and eat them, but remember to be moderate, or you won't be able to handle it." Xiao Yan poked Zi Yan's slightly chubby cheek and casually handed Zi Yan the pills.

Zi Yan happily accepted the pill, her whole being filled with excitement.

The pill, infused with a drop of Xiao Yan's blood, was, in her perception, the best thing in the world.

She excitedly turned to Xiao Yan's cheek and gave him a big kiss. "Wow, thank you, brother!"

Xiao Yan touched the teeth marks on his face, quickly restored them, and shook his head with a laugh.

How come after a trip to Dragon Island, he developed a habit of biting people?

Could it be that Dragon Island doesn't have many medicinal pills, and most of its resources are unprocessed, requiring people to bite and chew, which is why Zi Yan developed this habit?

Xiao Yan felt he had guessed the truth.

At this moment, Zi Yan swallowed hard, not in a hurry to take the pill, but instead hugged Xiao Yan's arm and said coquettishly, "Brother, take me out to play, it's been so long since we went out together."

Xiao Yan nodded, not refusing.

"Hehe, let's go then, brother. You're Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster now. If we go out together, I'll have face too!" Zi Yan laughed as she pulled Xiao Yan towards the courtyard exit.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin followed on their own.

Yao Ling looked up for a moment, then lowered her head again, her already aloof expression seeming to grow even colder.

"Aren't you coming with me? You've been staying in this Small Courtyard for a long time without going out, haven't you?" Xiao Yan's inviting voice suddenly rang out.

Yao Ling suddenly looked up and saw Xiao Yan stop and turn to look at her, chuckling as he invited her to speak.

A barely perceptible smile played on her lips as she stood up and nodded, saying, "Okay."

After the establishment of Tian Shu City, this was Xiao Yan's first time personally visiting the city, and he was filled with anticipation.

However, he clearly underestimated his influence. When he walked down the streets of Tian Shu City without his mask, accompanied by Zi Yan and the other girls, he was recognized within seconds.

"It's Alliance Leader Xiao! I'm your fan!"

"Ah! It really is Alliance Leader Xiao! He seems even more handsome up close than when we saw him from afar that day!"

"Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster! A living Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster! I have no regrets in dying!"

The pedestrians on the street seemed to be controlled, rushing towards Xiao Yan.

Helpless, Xiao Yan waved his hand and led the girls and himself away from this place, appearing in another part of Tian Shu City.

In order to avoid causing a sensation, he had no choice but to use the Power of Heaven and Earth to blur his face.

When he reappeared on the street with several women, his unique aura attracted a lot of attention, but fortunately, it didn't cause a sensation.

And so, Xiao Yan accompanied the girls shopping for half a day, visiting many shops and buying clothes and accessories for everyone.

"Xiao Yan, these shoes are so strange. Why are the heels so thin and high?" Xiao Yi Xian was wearing a pair of transparent white heels, revealing her fair and beautiful insteps, and seemed a little uncomfortable.

Xiao Yan swallowed hard. He hadn't expected that high heels existed in the Dou Qi Continent. It was true that people's aesthetic sense was universal. Given the vastness and population of the Dou Qi Continent, it wasn't surprising that such shoes existed.

"Ahem, Xian'er, wear these shoes tonight too," Xiao Yan said.

"Okay." Xiao Yi Xian nodded, unaware that she had just gotten herself into big trouble.

"Brother, you like these shoes, why don't you buy me a pair too?" Zi Yan asked casually as she admired the bracelet Xiao Yan had bought for her.

Xiao Yan imagined Zi Yan wearing high heels in his mind. Her tiny bound feet were encased in transparent high heels, and her toes wriggled like tender pink cherries, which was quite adorable.

Thinking of this, he shook his head, banishing the random thoughts from his mind, and reminded himself that Zi Yan was his younger sister, and he must not have any strange ideas, even though this younger sister liked to wear purple dresses.

"Zi Yan, these shoes don't suit you," Xiao Yan said.

"Then forget it." Zi Yan didn't mind.

Qing Lin remained silent, memorizing the appearance of the shoes. She planned to secretly buy a pair of these special shoes later, especially the emerald green ones, which she thought were very beautiful.

Thinking of this, she looked down at her hands. Her hands were small, but well-proportioned, and her skin was fair and smooth with a faint pink tinge.

She slightly curled her finger, a seemingly ordinary gesture, yet it possessed a unique charm thanks to the innate allure bestowed upon her by her Snake-People Tribe bloodline.

She also received a gift from Xiao Yan: a pair of light green gauze gloves, long enough to cover half of her forearms, with some decorative patterns on them.

She liked it very much, not only because it was a gift from Xiao Yan, but also because the gloves... made it easier for her to do some fun things.

"This maid named Qing Lin doesn't seem to have a good relationship with Xiao Yan either." Yao Ling, who was walking at the very back, frowned slightly.

She reached up and touched her ear. Blue, prismatic crystal earrings hung on her earlobes, adding a touch of aloofness to her long blue hair, like vibrant flowers growing in extremely cold places, possessing an undeniable and unique charm.

Right now, she's practically the aloof and ethereal imperial princess that every man wants to conquer.

"He has a good eye..." Yao Ling looked at Xiao Yan's back and, for some reason, felt a surge of joy.

I kind of... want to stay by his side forever...

Half a day passed, Xiao Yan finished shopping. He asked Xiao Yi Xian to take Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Yao Ling back to the Small Courtyard first, while he himself went to the Tian Shu Alliance.

Xiao Yan's purpose in going to the Tian Shu Alliance was simple: to find out how the Tian Shu Alliance had developed during his seclusion and whether it had encountered any problems.

As always, only Xiao Ding and Yao Ye were in his office, though there was more official business than before.

Xiao Yan asked about this and received a reply from Xiao Ding.

"Third brother, aren't you underestimating the influence you and Yao Lao, both Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster, have on our Tian Shu Alliance?" Xiao Ding paused for a moment before beginning to recount the development of the Tian Shu Alliance during this period.

Xiao Yan listened, he learned that the Tian Shu Alliance's development speed during this period was simply terrifying.

The influence of him and Yao Lao, two Tier 9 Precious Pill Grandmaster Yao Lao, was terrifying.

There used to be discussions on the mainland about whether the Tian Shu Alliance was qualified to be ranked alongside the Soul Hall and the Pill Tower, but now there is no such discussion at all.

Today, the mainland has officially formed a structure of one palace, one tower, and one alliance.

All three major powers are top-tier forces whose influence covers most of the continent.

Nowadays, the most basic standard features of any large city with human inhabitants are the presence of the Alchemist Guild, a branch of the Tian Shu Alliance, and the Vientiane Auction House.

Of course, there's a high probability that there are also Soul Hall personnel stationed there secretly.

If a city doesn't have these three forces, then that city can't be considered a major city.

This is enough to demonstrate the rapid development of the Tian Shu Alliance.

From the perspective of the development of the mainland, the development of the Tian Shu Alliance is undoubtedly a good thing.

First and foremost, the development of the Tian Shu Alliance will truly bring about trade. The Vientiane Auction House has enabled the circulation of many resources, greatly accelerating the development of many places.

In addition, the Tian Shu Alliance will also build Space Channel for some places that are too far away.

This undoubtedly makes things much more convenient for many people.

What's gratifying is that, despite its formidable power, the Tian Shu Alliance, like the Alchemist Guild, does not hinder the development of local forces. Therefore, what place wouldn't welcome them?

Perhaps there are exceptions, but no one would dare object unless they wanted to lose their heads.

In conclusion, Xiao Yan was very satisfied with the development of the Tian Shu Alliance.

After discussing the development, Xiao Ding told Xiao Yan that the Tian Shu Alliance had found another Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva during its development.

Xiao Yan was naturally delighted, as this would allow him to refine another batch of Bodhi Seed, giving him a significant advantage in the future search for the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

This time, he really intends not to use this Bodhi Seed, no matter what!

After leaving the Tian Shu Alliance, Xiao Yan went to the Vientiane Auction House to retrieve the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. He immediately refined the Bodhi Seed, and the remaining Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva could still be sold at the Vientiane Auction House.

After carefully putting away the Bodhi Seed, Xiao Yan returned to his Small Courtyard.

As darkness fell without them noticing, Xiao Yan, unusually, shared a meal with the women, satisfying his cravings.

The final result was that everyone was well-fed and warm...

"Xian'er..."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian moved to a different battlefield.

Xiao Yi Xian wore transparent high heels, letting the soles of the heels see the sky and get a good look at them.

Having not fought for a long time, Xiao Yi Xian's combat power had declined, but Xiao Yan's physique had greatly increased this time, his combat power surged, and with the added buff from his high heels, he made Xiao Yi Xian feel like a stranded fish.

Outside the door, Qing Lin was fiddling with Happy Beans, her gauze gloves gradually getting wet as she watched the battle through the gaps.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi Xian's gaze met Qing Lin's through the crack in the door, and a pleading voice came from within. "Qing Lin... help me..."

Qing Lin trembled, as if Xiao Yi Xian's plea for help had given her a suitable reason, and she boldly entered the battlefield.

In this battle, Xiao Yan got a good feel for the weapons he had bought for the two women, especially Qing Lin. Why did she have to use snake scales to attack him? It was practically cheating!

Meanwhile, Zi Yan, already asleep, was eating pills with her mouth open as if dreaming, one hand clutching her bracelet tightly, murmuring in her sleep, "Brother, give me another one..."

The next day.

Breakfast, at the dining table.

Zi Yan looked at Qing Lin and said, "Sister Qing Lin, let me see your gloves. I'd like to buy a pair too."

Qing Lin stiffened, lowered her head, and blushed deeply with embarrassment, her entire face and ears turning bright red. "I'm... I'm broken..."

"How could that be? Sister Qing Lin, how could you not cherish the things Brother bought for you? If you don't want to show them to me, just say so." Zi Yan turned her head away, her face full of disbelief.

Qing Lin remained silent, a look of infatuation appearing on her face.

Xiao Yan coughed lightly and changed the subject, saying, "Zi Yan, come back to the Jia Nan Academy with me today."

"Back to the Jia Nan Academy? Sure, it's been a long time since I've seen Elder Qian." Zi Yan immediately agreed.

"By the way, brother, why did you suddenly decide to go back to the Jia Nan Academy?" Zi Yan asked curiously.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, "It's nothing, I'm just going to see 'someone'."

Zi Yan didn't take it seriously.

Xiao Yan looked at Zi Yan with a meaningful expression.

If all goes well, Zhukun and Zi Yan, father and daughter, will be reunited.

After breakfast.

Xiao Yan then took Zi Yan and set off for the Jia Nan Academy.

This time, he didn't even bring Xiao Yi Xian.

There's no other reason than that this matter is of utmost importance!