A transformed state of mind, the Life Spirit Flame acquired

The Life Spirit Flame, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, is a top-tier Heavenly Flames at the Dou Sheng level.

At the same time, it is also the most unique Heavenly Flames on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Despite being among the top five Heavenly Flames, its destructive power is extremely weak, and it is only known for its vitality.

Aside from its ranking, what makes the Life Spirit Flame most talked about is its almost impossible difficulty to find.

Once born, the Life Spirit Flame possesses intelligence far exceeding that of ordinary Heavenly Flames, and will actively transform into various Medicinal Herbs, taking root in the soil.

If one doesn't have immense good fortune to be noticed by it, then it's impossible to subdue this fire.

"If the Life Spirit Flame in the Medicinal Garden really was luring me, then this Life Spirit Flame must have been secretly hidden in the Ancient Forest during the time I created the small world, and then put into the Medicinal Garden along with it?" Xiao Yan wondered, while also having some doubts.

"In the original story, wasn't this Life Spirit Flame subdued by Elder Shennong? How come it's tempting me again in the Medicinal Garden now?"

Could it be that Elder Shennong, only subdued the Life Spirit Flame of Life Spirit Flame in recent years, and before he could successfully subdue it, I intercepted it?"Xiao Yan felt that this was the only guess he could have.

Of course, if the Heavenly Flames in the Medicinal Garden is not the Life Spirit Flame, then everything is a different story.

"I hope it's not just wishful thinking," Xiao Yan murmured to himself, quickening his pace.

He soon returned to the Medicinal Herbs storehouse.

There was no one in the Medicinal Herbs storage room, so Xiao Yan stepped into the Space Gate.

The space shifted, and Xiao Yan opened his eyes to find himself in the small world of the Medicinal Garden.

Once inside, Xiao Yan raised his hand, and his powerful Soul Power drew upon the Power of Heaven and Earth to reinforce the space of the entire small world.

With the small world he reinforced, if the Life Spirit Flame is truly inside the Medicinal Garden, it will be impossible for it to escape in a short time.

Xiao Yan's gaze swept across the vast Ancient Forest, sensing the rich energy of heaven and earth within the Medicinal Garden, before his figure flickered and he entered.

Landing on the ground of the Ancient Forest, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, and various rare Medicinal Herbs vied to catch the eye.

Xiao Yan paid no attention to the Medicinal Herbs, but instead spread his Soul Power to precisely examine each Medicinal Herbs.

Upon entering the Medicinal Garden, he felt the feeling that had always drawn him away disappear.

Xiao Yan felt helpless about this. Since they had already seduced him, why not go all the way?

It's like buying a brand new electrical outlet, which is ready to use, but the outlet is covering the switch and won't let you use it, insisting on throwing out pointless questions like "Do you love me?" when you already know the answer.

Despite his inner complaints, Xiao Yan continued his search for the Heavenly Flames without stopping.

For the sake of this Life Spirit Flame, he wouldn't mind traversing the entire Ancient Forest.

In the forest, Xiao Yan's figure appeared and disappeared intermittently, occasionally appearing next to a Medicinal Herbs, reaching out to touch it, then letting go in disappointment.

He repeated these steps, moving through the Ancient Forest at an extremely fast pace, causing chaos throughout the Ancient Forest. The harmless magical beasts that he hadn't cleared out hid in the soil, too afraid to show themselves.

Time ticked by, and even without consciously calculating, Xiao Yan knew that several hours had most likely passed.

In the past few hours, he has explored almost the entire Ancient Forest, releasing his Soul Power without reservation, all in order to find the Life Spirit Flame.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't sense any aura at all, as if everything before had been his illusion.

This feeling made Xiao Yan increasingly depressed, and inevitably a sense of irritability arose within him.

At one point, he could no longer contain his emotions and shouted out in the Ancient Forest: "Since you led me here, why haven't we met for so long!"

No one responded to him.

The Medicinal Herbs couldn't speak, but the magical beasts were only terrified and trembled even more.

As his emotions were released through his voice, Xiao Yan actually calmed down a bit.

He sat cross-legged, watching the Medicinal Herbs beside him sway in the wind, seemingly unaffected by his presence, and fell into a brief silence.

"Forget it, let's just consider it all an illusion." Knowing full well that he would never find the Life Spirit Flame unless it appeared, Xiao Yan gave up the idea of searching for the Life Spirit Flame.

What's meant to be his will always be his; what's not meant to be his, he can't force it to stay.

In that case, just relax.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan circulated the Flame Mantra a few times to recover the Dou Qi he had previously consumed, and then strolled around the Medicinal Garden.

This time, he didn't rush to explore the entire Medicinal Garden; he simply walked around on foot, as if measuring the place.

Occasionally, he would see some Medicinal Herbs and smile, "Earth Fire Flame Flower, a rare fire-attribute Medicinal Herbs, can be used to refine the Ninth Tier Ice-Fire Energy Gathering Pill."

Since we're already here, we might as well gather some Medicinal Herbs.

I haven't given Qing Lin anything over the years.

After we slept together, I didn't give her any more special treatment, and I feel really bad about it.

"Refine a Ninth Tier Ice-Fire Energy Gathering Pill and give it to her as a surprise."

With this in mind, Xiao Yan set a goal and began to consciously collect Medicinal Herbs.

This time he wasn't in a hurry. He collected the Medicinal Herbs he needed and left the Medicinal Herbs he didn't need to grow.

Slowly, an hour passed, and Xiao Yan had collected most of the Medicinal Herbs he needed, with only the Yin-Yang Dual-Pole Flower, which was used to harmonize Fire Energy, still missing.

"Sir, what are you looking for?"

Suddenly, a cautious voice asked in his ear. Xiao Yan turned his head and realized that he had unknowingly walked to the place of the Soul Infant Demon Tree.

The beast that spoke was none other than the Peak Seventh Rank Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon, which he had bestowed with elixirs and, exceptionally, had not been sent out of the Ancient Forest.

"Hehe, searching for a Medicinal Herbs," Xiao Yan said with a faint smile.

The Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon asked, "What kind of Medicinal Herbs is it, sir?"

Perhaps I can help you find it.

Xiao Yan did not refuse this kindness and described the appearance of the Yin-Yang Dual-Pole Flower to Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon.

He didn't have much hope.

Although the Medicinal Garden is large and has a wide variety of Medicinal Herbs, it's impossible for it to have every Medicinal Herbs. He has already prepared for the possibility of missing Medicinal Herbs.

After listening to Xiao Yan's description, Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon pondered for a few seconds, then his eyes lit up and he said, "My lord, according to your description, I did indeed see a plant that matches your description half a day ago. I will take you there now."

Xiao Yan smiled in surprise, thinking to himself, "It seems my luck is still pretty good."

If the Life Spirit Flame doesn't want to show itself, so be it; you can't force it.

It's already quite good that we were able to gather Medicinal Herbs.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan followed the Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon and soon arrived at an open space not far away.

In the center of that open space, a flower that stands out from the crowd comes into view.

The flower petals, black and white, overlap and spread outwards, while two leaves, one black and one white, grow on the stem, echoing each other.

"It is indeed the Yin-Yang Dual-Pole Flower, Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon. Thank you." Xiao Yan reached out and patted Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon's head, then flipped his wrist and handed Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon an Tier 8 Medicinal Pill.

"My lord," Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon, swallowing hard as he looked at the Tier 8 Medicinal Pill.

Xiao Yan chuckled, "Consider this your payment. Take it."

Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon nodded gratefully, his initial fear of Xiao Yan gradually dissipating. "Yes, sir!"

Xiao Yan waved his hand, signaling the Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon to leave, and then took out a container from his Storage Ring to put away the Yin-Yang Dual-Pole Flower.

But just before his hand touched the Yin-Yang Dual-Pole Flower, the black and white flowers, like plants burned to ashes, turned into wisps of ash and vanished into nothingness with the air.

All that remained was a single emerald green flame radiating a rich vitality.

"The Life Spirit Flame?"

Xiao Yan didn't rush to put away the flame; he felt a mixture of amusement and surprise.

This is like finding a hidden village amidst mountains and rivers that seem to block the way.

Or perhaps it's a case of searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly?

Xiao Yan crouched down, stretched out his hand, and quietly looked at the Life Spirit Flame.

After releasing his manic-depressive emotions, he felt his state of mind had been elevated. He still longed for the Life Spirit Flame, but he no longer felt that sense of unacceptability.

He was giving the Life Spirit Flame a choice; if the Life Spirit Flame was willing to follow him, he would naturally be pleased.

He won't force you if you don't want to.

Sensing Xiao Yan's attitude, the Life Spirit Flame paused for a moment in a human-like manner, then a strong joy emanated from the flame, and it jumped into Xiao Yan's palm without hesitation.

After leaving the Medicinal Garden, Xiao Yan went straight back to the Small Courtyard.

In the Small Courtyard, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Yao Ling, along with Xiao Yi Xian, were still in seclusion.

Upon seeing Xiao Yan return, Qing Lin was the first to step forward, her emerald eyes glistening with tears, and she whispered, "Young Master Xiao Yan, you're finally back. Qing Lin missed you so much."

"I miss you too," Xiao Yan replied gently.

Qing Lin blushed; she was already satisfied with this answer.

"Brother, you seem different." Zi Yan asked thoughtfully.

Xiao Yan reached out and touched Zi Yan's head, asking, "What's changed?"

Zi Yan showed an expression of enjoyment and said, "Hmm... it seems like you're not in such a hurry anymore, brother."

Xiao Yan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Is that so? Do you prefer me now, or me before?"

Zi Yan replied without hesitation, "I like all brothers, but if I had to choose one, I'd prefer my current brother."

After all, you're so amazing, you need to relax and unwind sometimes.

Xiao Yan nodded, his eyes serious, and said, "Yes, I won't be in such a rush anymore."

Not far away, Yao Ling watched Xiao Yan's demeanor subtly change, biting her lip slightly and clamping her legs together.

"Xiao Yan seems so charming right now." Yao Ling turned her head away, not daring to look.

This calm and composed demeanor, emanating from within, was incredibly attractive to a girl like her who only interacted with restless members of her clan.

Xiao Yan was unaware of Yao Ling's unusual behavior. He spent some time in the courtyard with Zi Yan and Qing Lin, and told Qing Lin about his experiences during his trip.

Instead of being as eager as before to digest and absorb the resources they acquire immediately.

"So, Young Master Xiao Yan, you created a small world? That's amazing." Qing Lin looked at him with admiration.

"I'll take you to see it tomorrow," Xiao Yan said.

"Great!" Qing Lin was overjoyed. She loved being with Xiao Yan the most, but Xiao Yan Xiao Yan always been busy these past few years, so she hadn't spent much time with him.

Xiao Yan stayed quietly in the Small Courtyard for half a day, chatting with Qing Lin and occasionally touching Zi Yan who was sitting in his lap, until night fell.

"Qing Lin, it's time to go to sleep," Xiao Yan said.

Qing Lin reluctantly stood up. "Okay... alright then."

After Qing Lin entered the room.

Zi Yan remained nestled in Xiao Yan and asked, "Brother, what are you planning to do with that Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit?"

Xiao Yan pondered, "That Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit will greatly enhance your abilities, so we can't be careless."

First, summon someone from Eastern Dragon Island, then we'll go to the Northwest Continent to ask your father how to absorb the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

As for now... you should go to sleep too.

Zi Yan rubbed her eyes. "Okay, goodnight, brother."

Xiao Yan nodded, put Zi Yan down, and watched her enter her room.

At this moment, the Small Courtyard was empty, and Xiao Yan went to the Quiet Room.

Still not in a hurry to absorb the Life Spirit Flame, Xiao Yan said to his Storage Ring, "Third Master, I've stored the two Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit in my Storage Ring. You should absorb them all."

The Soul Spirit Emperor's voice came from the Storage Ring: "No need. Only the first Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit has the best effect; the second one is far less effective."

The soul of that Huang Quan Demon Saint is much weaker than mine. Even if he takes the Spirit Dragon Heavenly Ganoderma, he might only be able to barely recover to my current state.

Give him another Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit, and he can recover his Soul Power to its peak in three or four years.

Upon hearing the Soul Spirit Emperor's words, Xiao Yan felt that this allocation was indeed feasible.

He summoned the Huang Quan Demon Saint and handed the two Soul Infant Fruit to the two men respectively.

The Huang Quan Demon Saint was not good at expressing his emotions, but he earnestly said, "I will repay your kindness with my life in the future."

Xiao Yan smiled but didn't say anything.

Both the Soul Spirit Emperor and the Huang Quan Demon Saint returned to their Storage Ring with the Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit.

Only then did Xiao Yan take out the Earth Fire Lotus Platform, preparing to begin absorbing the Life Spirit Flame.

A vibrant green flame flickered in his palm. Xiao Yan asked curiously, "Why did you lead me there in the Medicinal Garden, but then delay showing yourself?"

The Life Spirit Flame provided its answer, which was transmitted to Xiao Yan's mind.

The answer is very simple: even the Life Spirit Flame itself is struggling with this dilemma.

It is a very Zen-like fire, disliking conflict and hating impatient people.

So from the very beginning, it has been searching for people who get along with it.

But such people are extremely rare; they have no competitive spirit, are not impetuous, and require sufficient cultivation to absorb it.

Such a person only encountered one person who met the criteria: Elder Shennong.

But it was while it was examining Elder Shennong that it sensed Xiao Yan's aura.

Despite Xiao Yan not meeting its standards in other aspects, its irresistible attraction still drew it to Xiao Yan.

But after it had lured it away, it became conflicted and decided to hide its presence, hoping that Xiao Yan would find it.

Unexpectedly, it helped Xiao Yan elevate his state of mind, making him more composed.

Combined, Xiao Yan was practically its dream lover, which is why it was inexplicably overjoyed.

Upon learning this answer, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, "In any case, you are mine now."

I've been waiting for you for so long!

Fifth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking: the Life Spirit Flame!

Its inherent energy is abundant, and even for him now, it can still bring considerable improvement.

Moreover, the addition of a Dou Sheng Heavenly Flames will greatly increase the power of the Heavenly Flame Manifestation.

Finally, and this is the point that Xiao Yan cares about the most.

The Life Spirit Flame is worthy of him awakening a new Heaven-Swallowing Talent!

He's about to discover a new Heaven-Swallowing Talent!