Refining the Exotic Flame Successfully, Elder Hai Recovers His Peak

Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes; he had spent a full day and night refining the flame. Finally, he had successfully refined the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Taking this opportunity to absorb the energy from the Earth Fire Lotus Seed and the medicinal pills, Xiao Yan broke through to the Great Dou Shi realm in one fell swoop.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the main and side quests. Given the host's excellent progress and speed, you are rewarded with three Low-level Summoning Talismans, 5,000 Summoning Points, and a boost of three minor realms in strength! Please check your rewards."

Xiao Yan was overjoyed and immediately claimed his rewards.

Xiao Yan's body underwent a qualitative change. His strength had first reached the Great Dou Shi realm through the absorption of the Heavenly Flame, and then came the system's reward, pushing his strength directly to a four-star Great Dou Shi!

Elder Yao looked at Xiao Yan in amazement and said, "I have lived for so many years, and I have truly never seen anyone advance by leaps and bounds like this. It is truly terrifying and unimaginable."

Name: Xiao Yan
Age: 15 years and 7 months
Strength: Four-star Great Dou Shi
Cultivation Method: Burning Decision (Xuan-tier Advanced)
Dou Techniques: Stone Crushing Palm (Huang-tier Primary), Eight Extremities Collapse (Xuan-tier Advanced), Mystic Divination Palm (Xuan-tier Primary)
Summoned Powerhouses: Hai Bodong (Two-star Dou Huang), Eight-Winged Black Emperor Snake (Peak Dou Huang)
Summoned Count: 2/3
Heavenly Flames: Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, Green Lotus Core Flame
Items: Mysterious Heavy Ruler
Summoning Talismans: 4 Low-level Summoning Talismans
Summoning Points: 6500 (Can be exchanged for various items in the System Mall)

Xiao Yan looked at his panel, finally knowing what it felt like to be wealthy.

The tremors underground made Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, who were waiting above, unable to sit still.

Xiao Li slammed the ground and said, "Big Brother, Little Yan has been down there for a whole day. And with such a huge commotion just now, shouldn't we go down and take a look?"

Xiao Ding nodded as well; to be honest, he was quite worried.

Sha Luo immediately spoke up, "I will lead the way for the two commanders. Let me stand at the very front!"

"Oh? Sha Luo, it seems you've been performing quite well."

Hearing this familiar voice, Sha Luo saw Xiao Yan hovering directly above him.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li both shouted excitedly, "Little Yan!"

Xiao Yan smiled and said, "Big Brother, Second Brother. Don't you know me by now? I can handle a little problem like this." After saying that, he landed on the ground and set Qing Lin, whom he was carrying, down.

Qing Lin's face flushed slightly as she said, "Young Master Xiao Yan is truly amazing to be able to return unscathed after all that."

Xiao Yan laughed, "Oh? Does Qing Lin not want me to return in one piece?"

"That's not it!" Qing Lin said in a flustered hurry, her face turning even redder.

Everyone around them burst into laughter.

Xiao Ding walked to Xiao Yan's side and asked, "Little Yan, did you really absorb the Heavenly Flame?"

"Big Brother, would I lie about that? Haven't you noticed that I've already broken through to the Great Dou Shi realm?" This single sentence from Xiao Yan nearly caused Xiao Li and Xiao Ding to lose their footing.

"Little Yan, your strength is progressing as if it's flying. It's simply too terrifying," Xiao Li couldn't help but exclaim.

Sha Luo also added, "Commander Xiao Yan is a peerless talent; your future achievements will surely be limitless!"

Xiao Yan looked at Sha Luo and patted him on the shoulder. He then turned to Xiao Ding and said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, I need to make a trip to the Snake-People Empire. You all should head back first!"

Xiao Ding asked, "Why go to the Snake-People Empire? Do you need me and your second brother to help you?"

Xiao Yan shook his head and said, "I need to negotiate a deal with Queen Medusa, so it will show more sincerity if I go alone."

Xiao Li comforted Xiao Ding, "Alright, Big Brother. Little Yan has his own plans. Let's not get in his way."

Xiao Ding sighed and said, "Fine. Your second brother and I will have wine and food ready at the mercenary group for your return."

Xiao Yan gave a nod, then activated his Purple Cloud Wings to head toward Hai Bodong's location first.

On the outskirts of Stone Desert City.

Hai Bodong looked down at the four people below and sighed.

Mo Basi and Yan Ci were both beaten black and blue, and all four of them were bound by chains of ice.

Hua She'er cursed weakly, "If you have the guts, just kill us! The Queen will avenge us regardless!"

"Have you not thought about it? Why hasn't your Queen come yet?" Xiao Yan's voice drifted over.

Hua She'er saw a young man with wings on his back flying toward them and said in shock, "A Dou Wang!"

But she immediately dismissed the thought, as Xiao Yan's aura as a Great Dou Shi was quite clear.

Xiao Yan arrived at Hai Bodong's side and said respectfully, "You've worked hard, Elder Hai."

Hai Bodong nodded, and then Xiao Yan handed him a purple medicinal pill.

"Elder Hai, this is the Tier 5 Purple Spirit Recovery Pill. It can fully restore your previous strength and perhaps even help you advance further," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

This pill had cost Xiao Yan 1,500 Summoning Points, leaving him with only 5,000 remaining.

Hai Bodong was stunned for a moment before happily accepting the pill.

"Xiao Yan, I won't waste time with empty words of thanks."

Xiao Yan smiled and replied, "We're on the same side, Elder Hai. There's no need to be so formal. You should go and refine the pill now!"

Hai Bodong nodded, took the pill, and turned to leave.

Xiao Yan looked down at the four people bound tightly below. He retracted his Purple Cloud Wings and landed on the ground.

Mo Basi said fiercely, "Human, what exactly are you trying to do? If you want to kill us, then just do it. Do you see me even blinking?"

Yan Ci chimed in, "Hmph, since our skills were inferior and we fell into your hands, do whatever you want!"

Xiao Yan watched the four of them quietly, then used the Green Lotus Core Flame to melt the chains binding them.

Xiao Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead; if he hadn't had the Heavenly Flame, it would have been truly difficult to melt these Ice Chains.

The four of them stood up, looking puzzled.

Hua She'er supported Yue Mei and looked at Xiao Yan, asking, "Why did you release us? Aren't you afraid we might attack you?"

"You won't. Even if you did, I wouldn't be afraid. Because I have the strength to not fear you."

Hearing Xiao Yan's arrogant remark, Hua She'er whispered, "How truly arrogant and conceited."

Although Xiao Yan heard her, he only smiled.

"The reason I released you is that I do not wish to be your enemy. Furthermore, I would like to propose a collaboration with your Queen," Xiao Yan stated his purpose.

Mo Basi waved his arms hurriedly and said in a panic, "What do you want with our Queen?"

"Don't be nervous. I only wish to discuss a partnership with her. Moreover, this collaboration would be mutually beneficial."

Just as Xiao Yan finished speaking, the group felt the surrounding air grow much colder. Xiao Yan was overjoyed, knowing that Elder Hai had successfully recovered.

In the distance, Hai Bodong looked at his hands with excitement. Not only had he returned to his peak, but due to his accumulation over the years, he had jumped from a five-star Dou Huang to a seven-star Dou Huang!

"I, Hai Bodong, have finally returned!"