"You brat really are exceptionally blessed. At this rate, advancing to the mid-stage Heavenly State Soul is practically certain."
As a ninth-tier alchemy grandmaster who had immersed himself in the art of alchemy for many years, Huo Zhen could tell at a glance that Xiao Yan's soul power had made tremendous progress during this period.
Xiao Yan knew there was no point in being modest before such a master, so he rubbed his nose. "Just good luck."
"If that counts as good luck, then this old man truly has to lament Heaven's unfairness. How come every good thing falls into your lap, brat?"
Without another thought, Huo Zhen took out three medicinal herbs and placed them before Xiao Yan. With a single glance, Xiao Yan identified the one that constantly seeped cold air and chilled one to the bone as the Cold Pool Autumn Moon Lotus. The earth-yellow herb with its many roots and stems was the White-Haired Immortal Ginseng. Both shared one trait—their extraction requirements were exceptionally demanding. Xiao Yan had extracted and used both before, so he understood the difficulty involved.
As for the last one, a spiritual flower wreathed in firelight and scattering bright flames, Xiao Yan did not recognize it at all.
However, Huo Zhen had clearly expected this and took the initiative to explain. "This is something unique to our Flame Clan—the Wild Blood Flame Flower. Not only is it troublesome to cultivate, but it also requires a Dou Sheng expert to specifically nourish it. Other than refining ninth-tier medicinal pills, it is basically never used. It is only normal that you do not recognize it."
Xiao Yan nodded. "Then what do you mean, Senior?"
"Last time, you declined because you had no time. This time, this old man will properly test you. Start extracting