Practicing the Burning Art, Yao Lao Teaches Alchemy

Yao Lao took out two scrolls and placed them in front of Lin Yan, waiting for his choice.

He was not joking about this.

Because Lin Yan's idea just now had caught his eye, he was very curious to see how powerful a martial artist would become if they could combine the advantages of both Qi cultivation and body tempering.

Furthermore, cultivating Lin Yan was beneficial to Yao Lao as well.

After all, they had a prior agreement: once Lin Yan had the capability, he would naturally help Yao Lao refine a physical body and assist him in returning to the Dou Qi Continent.

Coupled with the debt of gratitude he owed Lin Yan, Yao Lao was essentially teaching him everything he knew without reservation.

"Then I shall thank you for your gift, Senior Yao Lao."

Lin Yan also expressed his gratitude to Yao Lao.

There was naturally no reason for him to pass up such a free benefit.

Moreover, he believed his previous line of thought was correct.

Since the advantage of the Martial Movement World lay in body tempering and the advantage of the Dou Qi Continent lay in Qi cultivation, he would simply learn the body tempering of the Martial Movement World and the Qi cultivation of the Dou Qi Continent.

He quickly made his stance clear, then asked Yao Lao, "However, Senior Yao Lao, what Qi cultivation methods do these two scrolls correspond to? Are you giving me two so that I can make a choice?"

Yao Lao replied to Lin Yan, "That's right, the two scrolls are for you to choose from."

"As I mentioned before, the cultivation methods in our Dou Qi Continent are divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow, with the former being more powerful."

"The two scrolls in my hand—the one on the left is called the Flame Manipulation Art, a fire-attribute Earth-rank low-level cultivation method. The one on the right is called the Burning Art, a fire-attribute Yellow-rank cultivation method."

"On the surface, the Flame Manipulation Art is obviously of a higher rank. But the Burning Art on the right has a special ability: it can evolve."

"As long as specific conditions are met and it devours certain special flames from between heaven and earth, this cultivation method can continuously improve. In the end, it can even reach the Heaven-rank high-level, becoming one of the top-tier cultivation methods in our Dou Qi Continent."

"However..."

At this point, Yao Lao couldn't help but let out a sigh; he was actually quite conflicted.

If they were currently in the Dou Qi Continent instead of the Martial Movement World, Yao Lao would definitely recommend that Lin Yan learn the Burning Art.

After all, although this method was dangerous, its potential was much higher.

Furthermore, if Yao Lao wanted to refine a new body in the future, he could also use this method to do so.

But since they were in the Martial Movement World, Yao Lao had no idea if there were any Heavenly Flames here.

Therefore, if he rashly encouraged Lin Yan, he might end up causing him to learn a useless cultivation method.

Yao Lao was an upright man; he couldn't bring himself to deceive someone for his own benefit, leading them to practice a worthless technique.

He couldn't do such a thing.

Because of this, he was currently feeling very conflicted.

"Senior Yao Lao is worried that there might not be any Heavenly Flames here, right?"

"Actually, I know a thing or two about the Burning Art."

Lin Yan immediately saw through Yao Lao's concerns and said to him, "Although it is extremely dangerous to cultivate, almost a nine-out-of-ten chance of death, if one can succeed repeatedly and devour Heavenly Flames, the benefits gained in the end are immensely bountiful."

"The biggest problem now is not knowing if there are Heavenly Flames here."

"However, I want to take a gamble."

Lin Yan said to Yao Lao earnestly, "After all, I have already promised you, Senior, that when I have the ability, I will help you reshape your physical body."

"And if I remember correctly, to help you, I will likely need several Heavenly Flames and this Burning Art, right?"

"So, even if only for that promise, I must take this gamble."

Yao Lao couldn't help but be stunned upon hearing this.

After a brief silence, a warmth welled up in his heart. He spoke to Lin Yan very solemnly, "Young friend, thank you!"

"Regardless of whether a body can truly be refined in the future, this old man will remember this kindness!"

Lin Yan smiled and nodded.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become a bit heavy, he replied to Yao Lao, "Ha! Senior Yao Lao, you don't have to be so pessimistic."

"Not to mention that there might be Heavenly Flames in this world, even if there aren't, don't I still have the system?"

"Since the system was able to rescue you from the Dou Qi Continent that day, who's to say it might not gift me a few Heavenly Flames in the future? Nothing is set in stone!"

Yao Lao nodded with a smile.

But in his heart, he did not think so.

He simply took Lin Yan's words as an attempt to comfort him.

Therefore, he deeply etched Lin Yan's kindness into his heart, truly regarding him as a trusted friend despite their age gap.

"That is true."

"In that case, young friend, why don't you learn this Burning Art now?"

"Once you have mastered the Burning Art, I intend to teach you my alchemy techniques without reservation."

"After all, you have kept your promise and have been so considerate of me."

"I must set an example as well!"

Yao Lao glanced at Lin Yan and added.

"In that case, I shall begin."

Lin Yan nodded and quickly began to practice the Burning Art.

Because it was only a Yellow-tier cultivation method, the Burning Art was not difficult to master.

After understanding the circulation method, Lin Yan learned it within a few hours of practice.

He opened his eyes again and indeed found that the circulation of Yuan Power within his body had become faster, and his control over it seemed to have become more refined.

It seems my previous line of thought was correct.

I just wonder, is it possible to cultivate the Martial Movement Mental Method while practicing Dou Qi cultivation methods?

If they could be cultivated simultaneously, that would be truly incredible.

Lin Yan began to mutter to himself with some delight.

As for Yao Lao, who was standing to the side, he stepped forward upon seeing that Lin Yan had mastered the Burning Art.

He said to Lin Yan, "Then, young friend, let me teach you the art of alchemy next!"

"Based on my observations during this time, the people here have not mastered this ability. If you can succeed in learning it, you will essentially be an honored guest wherever you go in the future."

Lin Yan nodded at Yao Lao.

Following Yao Lao's instructions, he planned to head to the apothecary in Green Sun Town once more to purchase some low-tier medicinal herbs.

After all, having just started, he needed a large quantity of herbs to practice with, and this stage was undoubtedly the most expensive.

However, Lin Yan did not feel a hint of heartache over the cost.

He was well aware of the value of an alchemist.

Although this profession burned through money in the early stages, once mastered, the benefits to himself would be immense!

With that, he quickly headed in the direction of the Green Sun Town apothecary.

"Eh, little brother Lin Yan?"

"I've finally found you! It's been two months; trying to see you is harder than ascending to the heavens!"

Lin Yan had been heading straight for the Green Sun Town apothecary when he unexpectedly heard a familiar voice along the way.

He stopped in his tracks and looked toward the source of the sound, only to discover that the person calling out to him was Lin Xia.