The Pill Tower's Current State

"Qing Lin, you're the strongest one here now. Everyone's safety depends on you."

"Young Master, rest assured. Qing Lin will never disappoint your expectations."

Qing Lin then extended her ice-crystal-like palm and handed the sealed Wind Fury Dragon Flame and Source Spirit Pattern Crystal to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan did not stand on ceremony. After all, the Wind Fury Dragon Flame was a genuine Heavenly Flame. The only pity was that he had no time to absorb it now.

Still, keeping a Heavenly Flame on hand would most likely prove useful in a situation like today's.

Seeing this, Dan Chen took something from her Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan looked at the medicinal pill with curiosity.

"Young Pavilion Master, this is an eighth-tier medicinal pill I improved—the Bodhi Marrow Cleansing Pill. It can remove all backlash effects within the body and restore expended soul power. You should be able to use it."

Xiao Yan glanced at Dan Chen. He had wanted to refuse, but after learning the pill's effects, he could not bring himself to say so.

Removing bodily backlash was precisely what he needed most. He had yet to activate the Three Mysterious Changes of Heavenly Fire tonight because he had always wanted to keep a trump card in reserve. Dan Chen's support had come at exactly the right time, and Xiao Yan sincerely thanked this inconspicuous genius of the Pill Tower.

He said no more afterward. After one final look at Xiao Yi Xian, he charged alone toward the higher levels of the Pill Tower.

Xiao Yan proceeded cautiously upward through the Pill Tower. The tower itself was still relatively calm, but outside Holy Pill City had already descended completely into chaos.

Along the way, Xiao Yan could clearly feel the Dou