Without a Dou Saint Body, He'd Definitely Be Refined into Yao Chen

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Just as Old Yao and Xuan Yi were about to give each other a loving hug, they were interrupted by a strange sound that suddenly appeared.

Turning around in the direction the sound came from, they found it was Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi.

As for Xiao Yan, he had taken out a pill formula scroll from his Storage Ring at some point and was studying it very seriously, acting as if it were none of his business.

"You old codger, at least you're still alive!"

Xuan Kongzi sighed softly, gazing at Old Yao's illusory body. His calm words revealed undisguised joy.

Although Tian Leizi didn't say anything, he took out a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and tossed it to Old Yao.

Upon hearing Old Yao's expression became somewhat complicated. His soul power fluctuated slightly as he took the jade bottle into his palm.

"The Soul-Returning Pill?"

Old Yao opened the jade bottle, he immediately recognized the pill inside. It was a top-tier Seventh-Grade pill that could instantly revive someone who had been unconscious due to a soul injury— the Soul-Returning Pill!

"Yes, I happen to have some."

Tian Leizi nodded, sparing with his words.

This Soul-Returning Pill was something he made on a whim ten years ago when he was helping someone refine medicine, because he had an extra ingredient. He hadn't used it all these years, but he never expected it to come in handy today.

Thanks.

Without any hesitation, the Old Yao swallowed the pill. The medicinal power immediately dissipated, and his illusory soul body visibly solidified, his aura becoming increasingly powerful.

"Your soul form has actually reached that stage?"

Both Tian Leizi and Xuan Kongzi were shocked to sense that even though Old Yao had consumed a Seventh-Grade Soul-Returning Pill, he had not fully recovered and was already radiating such a powerful soul fluctuation.

Their soul realm is currently only at the peak of the Spirit Realm, but they can sense that Old Yao's soul realm has already entered the Heavenly Realm!

"If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have been able to hold on for so many years!"

Upon hearing this, the Old Yao shook his head helplessly.

"Sigh, it's good to be alive, it's good to be alive!"

Xuan Kongzi nodded upon hearing this, his voice trembling slightly.

Seeing his old friend in such a state, he felt quite bad.

However, now that Old Yao's soul power has recovered considerably, and his body no longer appears so ethereal, Xuan Yi, having vented his emotions, has also calmed down. He pulled Old Yao to sit down with him and said gently:

"Yao Chen, can you tell me what has happened over the years?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi also sat down at the council table, their eyes fixed on Old Yao.

The Old Yao had intended for Xiao Yan to speak for him, but Xiao Yan was still engrossed in studying the pill formulas, clearly not planning to join in the reminiscing among these elders.

Therefore, he had no choice but to tell the story himself.

He told his three old friends everything that had happened since he left Central Plains, from taking in Han Feng and nurturing him for many years, to the rift between master and disciple caused by the Flame Mantra, the disciple's betrayal, his own death, to his years of wandering and fleeing in many places, to his exhaustion and coma, and then to his awakening and taking Xiao Yan as his disciple again.

"That Han Feng is a beast! This wicked creature who murdered his master deserves to have his soul scattered!"

After hearing this, the Three Great Elders of Danta were all furious, and Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but curse loudly.

Xuan Yi glanced at Xiao Yan, who was studying the pill formula, and the anger on his face dissipated, replaced by a gentle and approachable expression.

"Fortunately, Xiao Yan is a good kid. Not only is his talent far superior to Han Feng's, but his character is also impeccable. I've decided that from now on, Xiao Yan will be my only closed- Xuan Yi disciple, and I will pass on the position of president of my Danta to him!"

Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi did not stop Xuan Yi from making this decision on a whim.

They all naturally knew about the relationship between Xuan Yi and Old Yao.

Moreover, Xiao Yan's soul realm was enough to make all the elders of the Danta feel ashamed.

Because if we don't mention those three, and the elders in the Little Danta, there really isn't a single person in the entire Danta who can surpass Xiao Yan in terms of soul realm.

When Old Yao was talking about his experiences over the years, he had already revealed Xiao Yan's Alchemy as Seventh-Tier Alchemist.

A 15-year-old Seventh-Tier Alchemist with a soul at the Mid-Stage Spirit Realm —these two factors combined are enough to guarantee that Xiao Yan will become an Eighth-Grade Alchemist!

Let's take a look at the people of Xiao Yan's generation.

Xuan Kongzi did have one person he was particularly interested in: Cao Ying, the Little Demoness of the Cao Clan.

This girl officially became an alchemist when she was seven years old.

At the age of twelve, he is already a Third-Grade alchemist, and his talent is among the best in the entire Dan Region.

The Cao Clan had sent someone to sound him out a few days ago, hoping he would take Cao Ying as his apprentice.

He was also somewhat interested in this, after all, if we disregard Xiao Yan, Cao Ying's talent was indeed a rare find in recent years. If she were properly nurtured, she would surely become Eighth-Grade Alchemist in the future!

But if you compare her to Xiao Yan...

Well, let's not compete then.

However, Xiao Yan initially used the prescription as a shield, but as he read it, he became engrossed, and thus didn't listen to a word the Three Great Elders of Danta said.

This is because this pill formula is no ordinary pill formula; it is the very formula for the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill, the key to reviving Old Yao and Venerable Skyfire!

Although Xiao Yan was very ambitious and planned to help Old Yao become a saint in one step, Venerable Skyfire was not so particular about this matter. He personally felt that it would be better to use his own skeleton to refine the body.

However, Xiao Yan was indeed very adept at using the Five Wheel Separation Fire Method, so he wouldn't settle for the resurrection materials of the Venerable Skyfire. If the body didn't want to be replaced, he could just make up for it elsewhere.

First, there's the resurrection pill. Xiao Yan plans to cultivate his Alchemy in the Danta for a full six months, stabilizing them to the point where he can reliably refine at least the Eighth-Grade Pill Five-Colored Pill Lightning Thunder Pill, before refining the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill, which was originally only Seventh-Grade pill.

Secondly, there's the material used to build the body.

Since only the skeleton of the Venerable Skyfire is left, Xiao Yan can use additional methods to strengthen that skeleton.

This requires a fairly precise ratio, so I'll need to consult with experienced alchemists like Old Yao and the Three Great Elders of Danta.

Finally, there's the Heavenly Flames needed to refine the body.

Xiao Yan now possesses the Beast Fallen Lotus Heart Flame, a fusion of four Heavenly Flames. In terms of the strength of these Heavenly Flames, it is no less than the Red Lotus Karma Flame, which ranks eighth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking.

The effect of refining the body will definitely be better.

However, Xiao Yan hesitated. He was considering whether he should first devour and refine the Three Thousand Burning Flame, allowing the Flame Mantra to advance again and making himself stronger by Fused Heavenly Flame, before refining a body for the Venerable Skyfire.

However, this means that the process of creating a body for Venerable Skyfire will likely be delayed for at least another year.

Knowing he couldn't come up with a solution on his own, Xiao Yan pondered for a moment and decided to ask Venerable Skyfire for his opinion.

"Xiao Yan? Xiao Yan?"

Xiao Yan only snapped out of his Xuan Yi when Xuan Yi, unable to bear Xiao Yan's lack of response, walked over to him and called out to him.

"What's wrong, Master's wife? Uh, I mean, Aunt Xuan?"

Xiao Yan snapped out of his reverie and looked at the woman in black Xuan Yi before him, her face full of gentle smiles, like a mother's. He couldn't help but blurt out "Master's Wife," but quickly realized that it might be too early and changed his mind.

Xuan Yi blushed upon hearing this, but she found Xiao Yan's way of addressing her to be incredibly pleasant to hear!

It's good to have a disciple; if his teacher had been this sensible back then, they might even have children by now...

Xuan Yi couldn't help but let her imagination run wild, but she quickly came back to her senses, gently patted Xiao Yan's head, and said with a smile:

"You have such a sweet tongue, much better than your teacher. I, your master's wife, intend to take you as my only disciple, and I will also pass on my position as the president of the Danta to you. Are you willing?"

Upon hearing Xuan Yi directly address Xiao Yan as his master's wife, Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi couldn't help but roll their eyes. Old Yao, standing to the side, also stroked his illusory beard somewhat awkwardly, his eyes darting away.

There was no way around it; his old flames were long past the age of being shy, and it was no longer possible for them to blush and defend themselves like little girls over a form of address.

Actually, it's not just that.

Xuan Yi has remained chaste for him all these years. If it weren't for the fact that he is now a weak spirit without a physical body, she probably would have locked him up and squeezed him into dust long ago.

After all, a woman with such a tall, voluptuous figure, large breasts, and a pert bottom is a super-sized car with terrifying fuel consumption.

This is probably one of the reasons why Xiao Yan insisted on Old Yao Dou Sheng body from Yao Lao.

Otherwise, what if they're really squeezed into Yao Chen after being resurrected?

Old Yao only needs to wait for his resurrection, but Xiao Yan has many more things to consider.

"This disciple will obey Master's wife's every wish. However, regarding this only disciple to be closed off from the sect, shouldn't Master's wife reconsider? What if Master's wife meets a disciple she likes in the future?"

Seeing that Xuan Yi liked hearing him call her "Master's Wife," Xiao Yan naturally stopped calling her "Aunt Xuan" and changed his address, earnestly advising her.

Xuan Yi could make this decision at will, but Xiao Yan couldn't just blindly accept it.

"It's alright. I have no particular attachment to taking on disciples. All I ask for is for my Alchemy skills to improve and for Yao Chen to be my disciple as well. Since you are Yao Chen's disciple, then you should also be my disciple. Having a disciple like you is enough."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi shook his head slightly and spoke softly.

"My master's wife treats me so kindly, I..."

Xiao Yan was so moved that his eyes filled with tears, and he choked up, unable to speak.

He really wanted to call for his mother now.

They've only just met, and they've already passed the throne to him, treating him like their own son!

Moreover, he was an orphan in his previous life, and his biological mother died young in this life, so he really lacked maternal love.

Xuan Yi was also taken aback when he saw Xiao Yan in such a state of disarray.

Seeing this Old Yao naturally understood why his disciple was acting this way, and quickly informed Xuan Yi of the reason through soul communication.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's eyes immediately reddened. Having lost her mother at a young age, she must have endured a great deal of hardship to cultivate to this level over the years!

"Good child, don't cry. From now on, you are your teacher's own child."

Xuan Yi reached out and wiped away the tears from Xiao Yan's eyes, speaking gently and with a loving expression.

However, these words were even more damaging. Xiao Yan, who had been holding back his tears, suddenly burst forth as if a dam had been breached.

"Snap!"

The pill formula in Xiao Yan's hand fell to the ground along with the tears streaming down his face.

Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi, who were standing to the side, were both experienced people. Seeing this scene, they could guess why Xiao Yan was so distraught, and their gazes toward Xiao Yan became even gentler.

Even the Old Yao felt a lump in his throat watching from the side. Although Xiao Yan had been surrounded by beauties and enjoyed the happiness of having multiple wives that many people could not have, he had also suffered much more than others.

No matter how much Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan, and his master, Yao Chen, care for him, they can never replace the role of a mother.

If it had never happened, Xiao Yan wouldn't have cared too much about these things. But now, Xuan Yi's identity, image, words, and actions all perfectly fulfill the role of a mother. Now Xiao Yan really has to treat her as his own mother.

After all, Xiao Yan is still only a fifteen-year-old boy.

Moreover, no matter how old a man is, he is always a child in his mother's eyes.

Although Xuan Yi had never raised a child before, the years had made her a mature woman, and she naturally understood that what Xiao Yan needed at this moment was not words of comfort, but a warm hug.

Since Xiao Yan was sitting, she couldn't pull him into her arms. She could only reach out and hold his head against her lower abdomen, letting Xiao Yan 'Xiao Yan tears soak her clothes there, while gently stroking the top of his head with one hand.

Seeing Xuan Yi reveal such a maternal side, Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi showed a look of relief on their faces, as if "their little junior sister has finally grown up."

The Old Yao's eyes narrowed slightly. How to put it? This feeling of "a family of three" actually seemed quite nice.

I really missed out on so much back then!

Xiao Yan's emotional outburst was only temporary; he didn't cry for long. After calming down, he used his Dou Qi to evaporate his tears, pulled away from Xuan Yi's warm embrace, and looked up at Xuan Yi with some apology at the wet tear stains on her lower abdomen.

"I'm sorry, Master's wife, I've gotten your clothes dirty."

As Xiao Yan spoke, he stood up.

He hadn't expected himself to lose his composure like that just now.

"It's alright, I've always treated you like my own child. Don't apologize for such trivial things in the future."

Even now Xuan Yi still radiated maternal warmth, her smile exceptionally gentle.

"Okay, I understand, Master's wife."

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this, his face serious.

He had already made up his mind that from now on, he would treat his master's wife in Xuan Yi as he would treat his own mother!

"By the way, what were you looking at so intently about the pill formula just now?"

Seeing that Xiao Yan had indeed recovered, Xuan Yi felt relieved, but she still took the initiative to change the subject to prevent Xiao Yan from recalling his sad memories.

"Oh, it's the formula for the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill. Teacher needs this pill to be completely resurrected!"

Xiao Yan picked up the prescription he had dropped on the ground in his emotional outburst and said solemnly.

"Complete resurrection?"

Upon hearing this, the Three Great Elders of Danta all focused their gazes on the pill formula in Xiao Yan's palm.