Eighth-Grade Alchemist Inheritance Secured!

Yao Chen fell silent, because he could tell that this kid was extraordinarily knowledgeable.

He was nothing like someone who had spent his entire life in the Northwest Continent. Whether it was the Central Plains, the Saint of the Purifying Demonic Lotus, the Pill Tower, Soul Hall, or even the Xiao Clan's past, he knew it all.

That was why the other party had boldly proposed exchanging for the inheritance of an Eighth-Grade Alchemist.

Yao Chen weighed the pros and cons in his heart, considering whether to make this deal with him.

Moreover, an Eighth-Grade Alchemist's inheritance could indeed be copied. Its value was roughly comparable to a quarter of the famed Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Remnant Map. If he truly went to the Pill Tower to seek out Xuan Kongzi and the others, it would not be impossible to trade for an Eighth-Grade Alchemist inheritance.

And if Xiao Yan cultivated the Burning Mantra, then this quarter of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Remnant Map would become especially important.

Added to that, Xiao Wujiu had spoken up for Xiao Yan during the broken engagement, and he would accompany Xiao Yan to the Misty Cloud Sect when the time came. Investing in Xiao Yan's cousin did not seem like a bad idea either.

In the end, Yao Chen considered that Xiao Yan would be heading alone to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement at the Misty Cloud Sect. That was, after all, their territory. The stronger Xiao Wujiu was, the greater their chances in the Three-Year Agreement would be.

"Fine. This old man will make this deal with you!" After a long silence, Old Yao's aged voice slowly rang out. His eyes, however, burned as he stared at Xiao Wujiu. "But if you go back on your promise..."

"This junior naturally would not. Please rest assured."

Xiao Wujiu smiled. This outcome had been within his expectations. Other than participating in the plot, he had laid plans for so long precisely for this transaction. With an Eighth-Grade Alchemist inheritance, his path ahead would be much smoother.

After thinking for a moment, he took a jade box from his Storage Ring. "To show my sincerity, this junior will offer a medicinal herb that currently interests you, Senior. I imagine it will be useful to Old Yao as well."

When the jade box was opened, it revealed a jade-green plant with three snow-white petals supporting a crystalline drop of dew at its center, like solidified emerald.

"This is called Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew. Consuming it directly can strengthen one's spiritual power and sharpen one's senses. For you, Senior, it can also restore quite a bit of your soul power."

He then stuffed the jade box into Xiao Yan's hands, clearly not joking.

When Xiao Yan heard that it could enhance spiritual power and restore his teacher's soul power, he understood just how precious this medicinal herb was. He looked toward Old Yao, the question in his eyes unmistakable.

Old Yao did not hesitate for long. Instead, he became considerably more satisfied with Xiao Wujiu and waved a hand to signal Xiao Yan to accept it.

"You are thoughtful. If you encounter anything you do not understand about alchemy in the future, you may come ask me."

As he spoke, the Bone Flame Ring on Xiao Yan's hand trembled slightly. Immediately afterward, an exquisite jade slip and a large pile of scrolls flew toward Xiao Wujiu, hovering before him.

"This jade slip contains what you wanted. As for these pill formulas, I hope you will put them to proper use. I look forward to the day you reach the eighth grade."

Yao Chen smiled warmly. After speaking, he put away the jade box and flew back into Xiao Yan's Bone Flame Ring, leaving Xiao Wujiu and Xiao Yan alone.

Xiao Yan scratched his head. After watching Xiao Wujiu put away the items, he gave a bitter smile. "Cousin Wujiu, please keep this matter secret. After all..."

"Of course." Xiao Wujiu patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder. "I understand Old Yao's meaning as well. I will definitely be there for the Three-Year Agreement to back you up. Our Xiao Clan cannot lose face. When the time comes, I'll bring a group of experts with me. I want to see whether the Misty Cloud Sect dares to make any moves!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded heavily.

Nalan Yanran, just wait. At the Three-Year Agreement, I, Xiao Yan, will definitely wash away the humiliation of that day!

After returning to his own courtyard and seeing that it was still early, Xiao Wujiu simply began preparing to increase his strength.

Sitting cross-legged on his bed, he saw that the damage caused by his previous breakthrough to Dou Ling had already been completely repaired.

He took out a violet-black Origin Source. Its aura fluctuations were not particularly strong, yet it radiated a mysterious quality. This was precisely the Origin Source of the Eight Spider Lances!

"Then let me see whether you really are as miraculous as they say."

Looking at the Origin Source in his hand, he no longer hesitated. Closing his eyes, he began absorbing its energy.

Within his perception, that energy flowed through his meridians before gathering in his back. It spread from his spine to his ribs, and the two slowly fused together.

Rip!

As the sound of cloth tearing rang out, he felt several "bones" grow from his back. They began to extend, gradually forming joints.

The bone-deep pain continuously and intensely stimulated Xiao Wujiu's nerves. Cold sweat constantly seeped from his forehead and dripped down, soaking the bed through, yet he clenched his teeth so tightly that he did not make a single sound!

As the Eight Spider Lances completely emerged, the pain vanished as well. Violet-black spider legs appeared before his eyes.

In the pitch-black room, Xiao Wujiu's ragged breathing echoed through the darkness, but the corners of his mouth curled upward.

"External Soul Bone, complete!"

With his powerful spiritual power, Xiao Wujiu began controlling the eight spider legs. As for the so-called influence of baleful energy? What a joke. His soul power had reached Great Perfection of the Mortal Realm. How could he be affected by the remnants of some dead creature?

Supported by the Eight Spider Lances behind him, his body rose to its feet. He looked at the lances extending before him. They were entirely violet-black, clearly brimming with deadly poison, while their sharpness made them capable of assisting him in battle as well.

"It's just that the Eight Spider Lances' toughness has not caught up with my pace yet..."

Xiao Wujiu sensed the Eight Spider Lances. After all, this was merely a Spirit Bone produced by a Thousand-Year Soul Beast, so its starting point was not particularly high. Fortunately, its capacity for growth gave it enormous potential.

After familiarizing himself with them for a while, he retracted the Eight Spider Lances. The eight spider legs, each over three meters long, slowly withdrew into his back. Other than several large holes in his clothes, he looked no different from usual.

Next, he took out the Tier 6 Magic Core he had obtained from Ya Fei. The rule power of the Douluo World in his hand flowed through the Crossing Gate and gradually covered the Magic Core.

The Magic Core began to "melt," turning into a blood-red Spirit Ring that floated before him.

Seeing this, Xiao Wujiu immediately summoned the Creation Cauldron to meet it. Forming hand seals, he began absorbing the Spirit Ring.

As the Spirit Ring settled around the Creation Cauldron, Xiao Wujiu's gaze sharpened. He directly controlled the Creation Cauldron to envelop the Spirit Ring and began Refining it with all his strength!

"Wait for me to absorb it? Why make things so troublesome? Creation Cauldron, refine it for me!"

Xiao Wujiu poured all his strength into Refining the Spirit Ring. The energy within it began flowing through his meridians and gathering in his dantian.