Spoils of War

"Master, is this bottle of green slime really useful? It looks just like snot to me."

Xiao Yi Xian gazed at the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva inside the jade bottle and remarked.

"Girl, don't look down on it. The Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva is a miraculous substance secreted by the Bodhi Heart, which itself was birthed from the Bodhi Ancient Tree after ten million years of gestation. It possesses the effect of shedding one's mortal body and exchanging one's bones, improving the constitution of an ordinary person."

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian turn up her nose at the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, Yao Chen gently introduced it to her.

"It's that amazing! Does that mean Master can help me control the Woe Poison Body now?"

Upon hearing of its miraculous properties, Xiao Yi Xian anxiously asked Yao Chen.

"Not yet. I still need the demonic core of a seventh-rank Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast and three types of Heavenly Flames. However, Xiao Yan and I are already sufficient for the three Heavenly Flames; as for the remaining demonic core of the seventh-rank Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast, I still need to search for it."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian felt slightly disappointed, but she still smiled at Yao Chen and said, "Thank you, Master!"

"Don't worry, girl. With me here, we will find it soon."

Noticing that Xiao Yi Xian was a bit dejected, Yao Chen quickly comforted her.

Xiao Yi Xian trusted Yao Chen in her heart, and her mood began to improve.

Yao Chen continued to search through their storage rings.

Inside the storage rings of the three individuals from Demon Flame Valley, there was a pile of gold coins, weapons, and low-grade medicinal pills. Yao Chen estimated that the gold coins obtained from their rings must have amounted to tens of millions, though gold coins were useless to the likes of them.

After searching through the pile of gold coins for a while, he discovered a cultivation technique called the "Flame Manipulation Art," though it held no attraction for Yao Chen, who possessed a system.

"There really isn't anything good in Demon Flame Valley!"

Just as Yao Chen finished sighing, he continued to search the storage rings and discovered a scroll in the corner: "Heavenly Demon Puppet."

"To think it's the refining method for a Heavenly Demon Puppet. It just so happens that the body of that Dou Zong from before was left behind; I can refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet in the future to act as a sparring partner."

Among the spoils of war this time, the only things worth mentioning were the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, the refining method for the Heavenly Demon Puppet, and the Dou Zong corpse of Ling Yu Feng.

However, overall, the haul from the Black Seal Auction House was quite substantial.

"Xiao Yan, girl, some of the things obtained this time are things you cannot use yet. For now, I will give you what is suitable for yourselves."

After taking inventory of the spoils, Yao Chen began distributing them to Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, first handing the Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique, Earth-Splitting Mountain-Crushing Strike, to Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, this Earth-tier low-grade Dou Technique, Earth-Splitting Mountain-Crushing Strike, is quite suitable for you. Take it and practice."

Next, Yao Chen took out the sixth-rank medicinal pill, the Phoenix Feather Sky Flame Pill, and gave it to Xiao Yi Xian.

"Girl, this sixth-rank medicinal pill has a certain chance of granting the user the special ability to control flames. Take it quickly. Over these past six months, your body has stopped rejecting the Heavenly Flames of Xiao Yan and me. Once you consume this pill, you might be able to attempt alchemy yourself."

Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian took the Dou Technique and the medicinal pill from Yao Chen's hands, respectively.

After receiving the Dou Technique scroll, Xiao Yan opened it and began to practice.

Xiao Yan slowly unfurled the scroll, and the information within flowed into his mind. He carefully studied the cultivation methods and the flow of Dou Qi depicted within. His brows furrowed and smoothed in turn as he devoted himself entirely to understanding the technique.

A moment later, Xiao Yan put away the scroll and took a deep breath, drawing the heavy Heavy Profound Ruler from his back.

He gripped the hilt tightly with both hands, feeling the unique weight and texture of the Heavy Profound Ruler.

Following the methods in the scroll, Xiao Yan began to mobilize the Dou Qi within his body.

The Dou Qi surged through his meridians, gradually gathering in his arms. He gritted his teeth, the veins on his forehead bulging; he was clearly bearing immense pressure.

As the Dou Qi continued to gather, Xiao Yan slammed the Heavy Profound Ruler toward the ground with a fierce motion.

"Boom!" With a loud crash, the ground trembled slightly, but it did not produce the expected effect.

Xiao Yan was not discouraged; he adjusted his breathing and mobilized his Dou Qi once more.

This time, he was even more focused, concentrating all his spirit on this single strike.

"Hah!" Xiao Yan let out a loud shout, and the Heavy Profound Ruler smashed into the ground again, accompanied by a whistling wind.

A shallow crack appeared on the ground, but it was still far from the power of an Earth-Splitting Mountain-Crushing Strike.

Xiao Yan tried again and again; sweat had long since soaked his clothes, dripping continuously down his cheeks.

Yet his gaze grew increasingly firm, without a single thought of giving up.

After countless failures and adjustments, Xiao Yan finally found a glimmer of the trick to it.

The Dou Qi within his body flowed more and more smoothly, and his coordination with the Heavy Profound Ruler became increasingly intuitive.

"Break for me!" Xiao Yan unleashed the strike once more, and the Heavy Profound Ruler slammed heavily into the ground.

This time, the ground shook violently, and a massive fissure spread rapidly. Soil and rocks flew, and the surrounding trees were shaken incessantly.

Xiao Yan looked at the destruction he had caused, a satisfied smile appearing on his face. He knew that he had mastered the basics of the Earth-Splitting Mountain-Crushing Strike.

Xiao Yi Xian took the medicinal pill, Yao Chen's words leaving her heart filled with excitement.

She took a light breath to calm the agitation within her heart, then reached out to pick up the pill and slowly placed it into her mouth.

The pill melted upon contact, instantly transforming into a majestic and scorching energy that surged and rampaged through her body.

Xiao Yi Xian gritted her teeth, exerting all her effort to guide this energy along her meridians.

Her body emitted a faint glow, her skin becoming crystal clear, and her forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat.

As the energy continuously surged, the Dou Qi within Xiao Yi Xian began to boil; the bottleneck she had already been teetering on the edge of began to show signs of loosening under the impact of this formidable power.

Xiao Yi Xian felt a surge of joy and focused even more intently on guiding the energy to batter against that final barrier.

"Boom!"

A muffled sound resonated within Xiao Yi Xian's body as the sturdy bottleneck was finally shattered; a massive volume of Dou Qi instantly flooded her meridians, and her aura climbed steadily in its wake.

However, the breakthrough did not stop there.

The energy of the medicinal pill continued to take effect, ceaselessly nourishing and strengthening Xiao Yi Xian's body and Dou Qi.

Amidst a brilliant radiance, Xiao Yi Xian successfully broke through to the realm of a two-star Dou Emperor.

Yet the surprises did not end there; as the special properties of the pill began to manifest, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly felt a strange power awakening within her.

She opened her eyes, extended a jade-white hand, and with a mere thought, her original Poison Dou Qi transformed into a ball of flame that rose from her palm.

This flame was no ordinary fire; it shimmered with a magnificent violet hue, both beautiful and mysterious.

Xiao Yi Xian experimented with controlling the flame, causing it to shift into various shapes in the air, her face filled with pleasant surprise.

Feeling this newly acquired special ability, her heart was already brimming with excitement.