Blue Emperor Soul-Extracting Pill

Returning alone to the small courtyard in Shrek City, Xiao Yi prepared to first refine a pill that could increase his spiritual power. Though his spiritual power far surpassed that of ordinary Soul Masters, it was only equivalent to the early Spirit Sea Realm of later generations, or the level of a Soul Saint.

This pill could probably push his spiritual power across the threshold of the Titled Douluo level, bringing it to the mid Spirit Sea Realm. Its effects were undeniably powerful; it was just a little too expensive. These medicinal ingredients were almost impossible to find on the open market, but Shrek's ten-thousand-year accumulation could withstand Xiao Yi's extravagant use of them.

It looked like he should put a trip to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well on the schedule, Xiao Yi thought. Whether it was the Immortal Herbs that could improve his strength or the medicinal ingredients there, they were all things he badly needed.

Pushing open the door and stepping into the empty courtyard, Xiao Yi went to his usual spot, sat cross-legged, and began refining the pill to increase his spiritual power.

The Fallen Heart Flame surged upward, its fire circling above Xiao Yi's head like a vortex, then taking the shape of a medicine cauldron. It radiated terrifying heat, but an invisible barrier kept it firmly contained around Xiao Yi.

One medicinal ingredient after another flew into the flames. Under his precise control of the fire's temperature, they slowly melted into incomparably pure liquid.

Following the same method as before, Xiao Yi condensed his spiritual power into threads and began drawing the medicinal liquid toward the vortex gathering at the center. In the end, a pill radiating a soft white glow fell into his palm.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yi put the pill in his mouth and swallowed it, then began refining its medicinal power.

The pill entered his stomach, and a clear stream flowed toward Xiao Yi's Sea of Consciousness, gradually strengthening his spiritual power. After an unknown length of time, Xiao Yi opened his eyes, a glint flashing in them.

There was no special sensation when his spiritual power broke through, but the breakthrough was real.

"I wonder if increasing my spiritual power can drive a Soul Beast's evolution." Xiao Yi muttered. His Soul Rings rose beneath his feet, and the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils appeared in his eyes. Xiao Yi felt a little disappointed; nothing had changed. It seemed the transformation was mainly tied to physical constitution.

Unfortunately, there didn't seem to be any pill that could directly improve physical constitution. Aside from Soul Bones and Immortal Herbs, there was no quick way to do it. Xiao Yi mulled it over.

His memories from his previous life clearly mentioned only a few ways to improve physical constitution. Excluding absorbing Soul Rings and Soul Bones or consuming Immortal Herbs, there was only the long-term use of body-tempering medicinal liquid and dietary supplements. Even the Body Sect, which had studied this subject extensively, couldn't make its body-tempering methods work overnight. In the end, it could only be done gradually, though Xiao Yi wasn't in any hurry.

Perhaps he could try body-tempering with Heavenly Flames. The Fallen Heart Flame and Three Thousand Burning Flame both had body-tempering abilities. As his Martial Souls, they were constantly improving Xiao Yi's body in subtle ways. The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils transformed Soul Beast bloodlines, while the Heavenly Flames improved his body. On the surface, this manifested as the Soul Beast's slow evolution.

This was practically like climbing to heaven by stepping on his own feet.

That was also why he had been able to withstand a nine-thousand-year Soul Ring outright, even before consuming Whale Rubber.

He just hadn't tried such an aggressive method of body-tempering before. Anyway, with the Three Thousand Burning Flame at his side, he didn't have to worry about burning himself into trouble.

Next, Xiao Yi followed the same method and began refining the pill Tang Ya needed to evolve her Martial Soul. The process was a little difficult, but he got through it without incident. He almost ran into trouble while extracting the special Blue Silver Grass. There was only one such plant; even if he went and caught a Blue Silver King later, it wouldn't be as good as this one.

Xiao Yi placed a pill, primarily blue with golden patterns, into a bottle. This was the first pill he had truly created himself, and he named it the Blue Emperor Soul-Extracting Pill.

He probably wouldn't have another chance to refine one in the future. The ingredients alone would be hard to find.

As evening fell, two graceful figures appeared outside Xiao Yi's courtyard as usual. Not far away, a pink-and-blue figure lurked in the shadows, watching them.

Damn Xiao Yi, flirting with so many girls. Let's see if I can't drain him dry tonight. Tang Wutong thought viciously, licking her lips, anticipation stirring in her as well.

Even though she was the one who was always left completely exhausted, she didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, she enjoyed it. The sensation went straight to her head, leaving her unable to stop herself.

Xiao Yi opened the courtyard gate. Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan stood prettily at the entrance, each carrying a food box.

Tang Ya wore her hair in a playful ponytail, with a large pink bow tied among her locks. It swayed gently with her movements.

She wore a white blouse with puffed sleeves and a pink-and-black long skirt over it, making her features seem even gentler. The sleeveless black dress outlined her slender waist, and pink-and-white ruffles trimmed its hem. A huge matching bow hung down her back.

The little bows on her black thigh-high socks bobbed lightly as she moved. Her pink eyes were bright and lovely, and she was like a sweet but never cloying cherry-blossom latte, radiating soft warmth and a girl's unique charm.

Jiang Nannan wore a pair of fluffy white bunny ears. Her long golden curls streamed freely in the wind, and several spiral ringlets fell over her chest, making her smiling face seem even more lively.

She wore a pure white long dress, free of excessive ornamentation, which only accentuated her otherworldly grace, like an orchid blooming in a secluded valley. She looked like a celestial maiden who had fallen to earth.

"Xiao Yi, why are you just standing there? Come on in." Tang Ya flashed him a playful smile, grabbed his hand, and pulled him inside.

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yi let the girl pull him along. Jiang Nannan smiled and followed the two of them into the courtyard.

The courtyard gate slowly closed, leaving only the pink-and-blue figure nearby, grinding her teeth in fury.

As usual, the three of them sat around together and finished dinner amid laughter and chatter.

Xiao Yi took out two Mid-Grade Soul Ascension Pills and handed them to the girls. When they looked puzzled, he explained the pills' effects and origins.

The two of them were deeply moved, their eyes glistening with tears.

Given Tang Ya's natural talent, her cultivation speed should have become slower than a tortoise's once she reached the Soul Elder level. Yet in just one month, thanks to the Fallen Heart Flame's Fire Seal, her Soul Power had risen by a level.

Jiang Nannan was now at Soul Power level thirty-seven. It wouldn't be long before the two pills took her straight to level forty.

As it happened, Tang Ya was actually the oldest of the three. She was a year older than Jiang Nannan, but her playful, lively personality made her seem younger.

"All right, Xiao Ya, there's one more thing I need to tell you." As he spoke, Xiao Yi took out the jade bottle containing the Blue Emperor Soul-Extracting Pill and held it out to Tang Ya.

"Xiao Yi, what is this?" Tang Ya asked, puzzled. The aura coming from the jade bottle made her Martial Soul restless, as if it were an irresistible temptation.

"This pill can awaken the power hidden within your Blue Silver Grass," Xiao Yi said with a smile, but he only told her half the truth. Tang Ya, who was in his arms, went pale with fright. Could Xiao Yi have found something out?

Jiang Nannan was curious, but Tang Ya's reaction seemed strange. Was there something wrong with Xiao Ya's Martial Soul? A flicker of concern rose in her heart.

Seeing Tang Ya looking so stricken, Xiao Yi found it amusing. He pinched her cheek and turned to Jiang Nannan.

"Nannan, let me borrow Xiao Ya for tonight. Don't worry."

Jiang Nannan nodded. Though she was a little worried, she trusted that Xiao Yi would be able to handle it. Then she stood and left the courtyard.