"This is yours." Xiao Yan landed beside the bluestone and, as agreed, handed Zi Yan a bottle.
Putting the remaining two bottles away, Xiao Yan said to Lin Xiuyan and the others, "The Earth Core Tempering Milk contains an enormous amount of energy. At our level, we can't possibly take it by mouth. We'll need to combine it with medicinal ingredients and absorb it by soaking our bodies."
Medicinal ingredients? Delighted with the bottle in her hand, Zi Yan pricked up her ears. The Earth Core Tempering Milk was far better than she had imagined, enough to keep her busy digesting it for quite some time. If she could absorb it quickly, she would have time to eat more medicinal ingredients.
Xiao Yan continued, "Once we're back, I'll give you a list. Before you reach Nine-Star Great Dou Master, collect as much as you can. Consider it a reward from the Flame Alliance."
Xiao Xun'er smiled. "Brother Xiao Yan, that's quite a generous offer. Even Dou Huang experts would covet genuine Earth Core Tempering Milk. The Emperor's Extreme Pill they seek can raise their strength by one star, but its ability to strengthen meridians and temper bones is just as appealing to people like them."
"Thank you, Alliance Leader," Lin Xiuyan said gratefully.
"I can help you, but you'll still have to work hard at your cultivation." Xiao Yan took out some more containers. "This imitation Earth Core Tempering Milk is useful for refining medicine. Let's take it all."
Lin Xiuyan and the others agreed and began helping him collect it.
Zi Yan slapped her forehead, suddenly remembering something. "Oh, right! Brother Xiao, you're an alchemist. Can you make the Earth Core Tempering Milk easier for me to absorb too? I'm willing to join the Flame Alliance."
Xiao Yan smiled.