Method of Beast Control: Beast-Controlling Flame Seal

Method of Beast Control: Beast-Controlling Flame Seal

From beneath the black robe came an elderly voice with a faint chuckle. "I wonder whether the Mittel Auction House would be willing to cooperate with me in selling this Blood Coagulation Powder? I will be responsible for refining it from now on, while you handle the sales and provide the medicinal ingredients."

"Hehe, you are far too courteous, sir. The Mittel Auction House would be delighted to cooperate with an alchemist such as yourself." Ya Fei carefully picked up a jade bottle, her bright eyes shimmering as she smiled sweetly.

Xiao Yan took a sheet of paper from his chest and handed it to Ya Fei. The elderly voice said with a laugh, "Please help me prepare some of the medicinal ingredients listed above."

Ya Fei eagerly accepted the paper, gave it a quick glance, and agreed with a smile.

After the lesson from last time, she no longer dared show even the slightest hesitation.

Still, as she looked at the fair hand extending from beneath the black robe, a flicker of surprise passed through Ya Fei's beautiful eyes.

His voice was clearly old, yet he possessed hands as clean and youthful as a boy's. How did this alchemist maintain his skin?

"I do not care how you sell it, but the things I require had best be prepared as quickly as possible."

The moment Yao Lao finished speaking, Xiao Yan's gaze, hidden beneath the black cloak, fixed tightly on the mature beauty beside him, whose seductive charm resembled that of a fox spirit.

Hearing Yao Lao's words, delight appeared on Ya Fei's lovely face. "Rest assured, sir. The Mittel Auction House will certainly do everything in its power."

She beckoned over a maid, handed her the paper, and instructed her to prepare the items immediately.

"For this Blood Coagulation Powder partnership, the Mittel Auction House will provide the medicinal ingredients and handle the sales. Of the profits, seventy percent will go to you alone, sir, while the remaining thirty percent will belong to the Mittel Auction House for operational expenses. What do you think?"

"That will do." Yao Lao chuckled and nodded.

Only after hearing that definite answer did Ya Fei secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

With the matter settled, Xiao Yan picked up the teacup beside him, took a light sip, and waited quietly.

As for Ya Fei, whose slender jade-like legs were clad in black thigh-high stockings, he tried his best not to look too much.

A short while later, Ya Fei finally relaxed completely as she watched the black-robed man leave the hall, carrying a large pile of materials with evident satisfaction.

Her plump, exquisite body sank limply into the chair. She looked like a curled-up fox, and her languid posture carried a peculiar charm.

Resting her head against the cool chair back, Ya Fei shook her head with a bitter smile. "That old gentleman's alchemy rank is not low. Why would he refine something so low-grade?"

Gu Ni wore the same expression. He raised a hand and rubbed the storage ring containing a large quantity of Blood Coagulation Powder. "Alchemists are people too. To refine so much so quickly, the grade naturally cannot be very high."

Ya Fei pursed her rosy lips. "I think that when this old gentleman bought a medicine cauldron, low-grade ingredients, and a fire seed last time, it seemed more like he had taken in a new disciple."

"You mean this Blood Coagulation Powder was refined by his disciple?" Gu Ni froze for a moment, then shook his head. "Impossible."

"Even Gu He, the top alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire, could not possibly refine that quantity in a single day when he first began learning alchemy. And every bottle was of excellent quality."

"If such an alchemist truly existed, then their talent would be utterly heaven-defying." Gu Ni exclaimed in amazement.

"Talent? Doesn't our Wutan City have a genius?" Ya Fei curled her lips.

Gu Ni naturally knew whom Ya Fei meant. He nodded admiringly. "That Young Master Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan actually broke through to become a Dou Practitioner several days ago. He is only eleven years old. Such cultivation speed is truly rare in the Jia Ma Empire even once in a hundred years."

Thinking of the gap between their ages, Ya Fei propped up her fragrant cheek with one jade hand and sighed softly. She was still at the Dou Qi stage even now. Comparing people truly was infuriating.

After leaving the Mittel Auction House, Xiao Yan entered a dark alley. As Yao Lao activated his spatial power, he vanished soundlessly into the alley.

When Xiao Yan opened his eyes again, he had returned to the entrance of the cave where they had rested in the Magical Beast Mountains before.

Yao Lao's figure drifted out. "This place is too conspicuous. If you want to train that Dou Technique, we must first find a suitable location."

Xiao Yan removed the black robe draped over him and shrugged. "Can't you just take me there directly?"

"Little fellow, do not be ungrateful. Being able to bring you directly to the Magical Beast Mountains has already saved you a great deal of effort."

Yao Lao looked around. "This is the outer region of the Magical Beast Mountains, where there are many mercenaries and magical beasts. Training an Earth-tier Dou Technique here would be far too conspicuous."

"We need to enter the inner regions of the Magical Beast Mountains. Although the magical beasts there are stronger, few mercenaries venture that deep. Besides, powerful magical beasts control their own territories. As long as you choose a secluded spot, they generally will not notice you."

"We really do need to find a better place to train." Xiao Yan nodded, rubbed his storage ring, and took out the Black Heavy Ruler, strapping it to his back. He focused on the area ahead. "A magical beast is coming. It's a first-tier magical beast."

"The same rule as last time. Unless you are in a life-or-death crisis, I will not intervene." Yao Lao silently watched Xiao Yan.

As he spoke, a giant wolf entered Xiao Yan's field of vision.

The giant wolf was entirely crimson, as though it were wreathed in blazing flames. Its fur was as smooth as satin and gleamed with scorching light.

It possessed a powerful build and sturdy limbs, brimming with wildness and strength. Its sharp, cunning gaze revealed fierce savagery and an intelligent mind.

"A first-tier magical beast, a Blazing Fire Wolf. Not bad for a fire-element magical beast. I can take it as a mount and have it carry me into the inner regions of the Magical Beast Mountains." A sly grin rose on Xiao Yan's lips as he sized up the giant wolf.

Hearing Xiao Yan's bold idea, Yao Lao warned, "Magical beasts are exceptionally violent creatures. Usually, only a very few lucky people have the chance to gain their friendship, and thus their loyalty."

As Yao Lao's voice fell, Xiao Yan stamped fiercely against the ground and shot forward in an instant. "Eight Extremes Collapse!"

Having broken through to a six-star Dou Practitioner, and with his physical constitution tempered by Blood Burning, Xiao Yan was more than twice as fast as before. He instantly turned into a black shadow, arrived atop the Blazing Fire Wolf's back, and slammed down with a powerful punch.

The Blazing Fire Wolf, several times larger than Xiao Yan, did not have time to react. Its body sank, and its wolf head was pressed to the ground.

"Little wolf, how about becoming my mount? Follow me, and you'll eat well and drink well for the rest of your life." Xiao Yan stroked the Blazing Fire Wolf's mane, tempting it.

Watching the Blazing Fire Wolf bare its fangs, as though it wanted nothing more than to devour Xiao Yan, Yao Lao found it amusing. Could this possibly persuade it? Not a chance.

Xiao Yan punched the Blazing Fire Wolf on the head, helping it cool off, then changed tactics and continued trying to persuade it.

Three minutes later, Yao Lao glanced at the Blazing Fire Wolf, whose head now sported several large bumps. "If you do that one more time, we can only see whether this Blazing Fire Wolf has a magic core."

"It's almost done. Let me try one last time." Xiao Yan smoothed the Blazing Fire Wolf's fur, his eyes narrowing slightly.

[Drawing upon your many years of experience playing with birds and walking dogs, you deduced and attained enlightenment, comprehending the Beast-Controlling Flame Seal.]