Subduing the Amethyst Winged Lion King and Breaking Through to Da Dou Shi

"Brat, that's a sixth-rank Magical Beast," Yao Lao's voice drifted over.

"But I've got you, Teacher!"

"Teacher, you wouldn't want me stuck using a Low Yellow Tier cultivation technique forever, would you?"

"Teacher, you wouldn't want me worrying about my clan whenever I'm away from home, would you?"

"Teacher, you wouldn't want my cultivation to progress this slowly, would you?"

"Teacher..."

Xiao Yan launched into a whole string of lines straight out of a Japanese drama.

"Enough, enough. You've beaten me." Yao Lao shook his head and raised a hand to stop Xiao Yan from carrying on.

Then Yao Lao stroked his beard and struck the pose of a lofty master. "Now watch your teacher show you how it's done."

With the plan settled, Xiao Yan let Xiao Yi Xian know where he was going, and he and Yao Lao headed for the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave.

"Stay hidden here, brat. I'm off!" Yao Lao left Xiao Yan in a safe spot and gave him a quiet warning.

Still not satisfied, he threw up a protective barrier around Xiao Yan before leaving.

Under Xiao Yan's gaze, Yao Lao floated over to the Amethyst Winged Lion King's Cave Abode. His Soul Power erupted, instantly enveloping the entire area.

A few breaths later, an enormous figure flew out of the cave.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King threw back his head and roared. The sound shook the entire forest, sending countless Magical Beasts fleeing in terror.

"A human remnant soul? What brings you here?" the Amethyst Winged Lion King asked Yao Lao warily.

"Amethyst Winged Lion King, I'll give you two choices in recognition of how hard you've worked to cultivate. Submit, or die." Yao Lao toyed with the Ancient Spirit Cold Flame between his fingers, his tone mild.

"Holy shit, Teacher really is kind of cool!" Seeing Yao Lao's ruthless decisiveness, Xiao Yan felt he had learned something.

Yao Lao's Soul Perception was exceptionally sharp. He caught every word of Xiao Yan's praise.

The corners of Yao Lao's mouth immediately curled into a perfect smile.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King flew into a rage. "You're nothing but a remnant soul! This is going too far! Even if I die and throw myself off this cliff, I'll never submit to you!"

He was the ruler of this part of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. His pride as a Magical Beast would never allow him to bow to a human.

If he submitted to a human, how would his underlings ever look at him again?

Before the words had even faded, the Amethyst Winged Lion King roared and swung a massive claw at Yao Lao, whipping up a fierce wind.

A few breaths later.

A Magical Beast follower lay at Yao Lao's feet, his face covered in lumps and his attitude devout beyond belief.

Why was he so devout? Yao Lao had placed a soul Restriction on him. With his life in someone else's hands, he had little choice.

Once that was done, Yao Lao called out to Xiao Yan. "Come over, brat."

Xiao Yan unfurled his Purple Cloud Wings and flew over to Yao Lao and the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

Looking at the lion king prostrate at Yao Lao's feet, he said dryly, "Didn't you just say you'd never submit?"

Sensing the gazes coming from the surrounding forest, the Amethyst Winged Lion King felt as though he had been slapped across his enormous face.

He hurriedly covered his face with a paw, hoping his Magical Beast underlings wouldn't recognize him.

Yao Lao gave the lion king a kick. "What are you waiting for? Take us to the treasure."

"Yes, yes! This way, Masters." The Amethyst Winged Lion King jolted at the kick. Forgetting the pain in his face, he carried Xiao Yan and Yao Lao deeper into the cave.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King's Cave Abode was remarkably spacious. He first led them to the Purple Spirit Crystal, then turned toward the place where he kept the Companion Amethyst Source.

"This Companion Amethyst Source is excellent stuff. You're in luck, brat." Yao Lao looked at it with satisfaction.

He couldn't help marveling at Xiao Yan's good fortune.

When Yao Lao was young, he had searched more than a dozen Amethyst Winged Lion King caves for Companion Amethyst Source without finding a single drop.

"It's all thanks to you, Teacher." Xiao Yan scratched his head and casually slipped in a little flattery.

Yao Lao laughed and scolded him. "Enough, brat. Stop flattering me and put the Companion Amethyst Source away."

Xiao Yan nodded. He had just picked up the Purple Spirit Crystal to break the container holding the Companion Amethyst Source when a somewhat childish growl sounded beside him.

He turned to see a young Amethyst Winged Lion King baring his teeth and growling at him and Yao Lao, trying to stop him.

The lion king nearly had a heart attack. He rushed over and roared at the cub several times.

After being scolded by his father, the young Amethyst Winged Lion King's head drooped. His hurt and disappointment were plain to see.

"Ahem. Master, my child doesn't know any better. Please don't take offense," the lion king explained cautiously.

Xiao Yan patted the lion king's large paw. "Don't worry. My teacher and I are both Alchemists. Helping your child surpass you someday will only take a few Pills."

"Thank you, Masters!" Hearing that both of them were Alchemists, the Amethyst Winged Lion King was overjoyed and thanked them repeatedly.

Xiao Yan nodded. He still needed the Amethyst Winged Lion King to guard the Xiao Clan, so naturally he had to give him something to look forward to.

Xiao Yan then used the Purple Spirit Crystal to break the container. Drops of Companion Amethyst Source flowed out.

He took out the Jade Bottle he had prepared and caught every drop, wasting none.

"Master, I have some other things stored in my Cave Abode. They were left behind by humans... I don't really know what they are..." the Amethyst Winged Lion King said respectfully.

Xiao Yan's interest was immediately piqued. "Show us."

The lion king carried them to another corner of the cave. Piled there were human clothes, weapons, Storage Rings, Medicinal Herbs, and other odds and ends.

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up. He stepped forward and examined them one by one.

There were quite a few valuable things in the Amethyst Winged Lion King's collection.

As a Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King likely had no idea how to use Storage Rings. He had ruined most of the things left out in the open, but the contents of the rings remained remarkably well preserved.

There were plenty of Medicinal Herbs inside. Xiao Yan even found a stalk of Transformation Grass.

It was exactly what he needed. He was short of Transformation Grass to refine a Transformation Pill.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was so enormous that he would draw attention wherever he went. Xiao Yan had wanted Yao Lao to refine a Transformation Pill for him for some time.

But Ya Fei had been unable to find Transformation Grass, the main ingredient, so the matter had been put on hold.

Finding it in the Amethyst Winged Lion King's Cave Abode was an unexpected prize.

"Teacher, sorry for the trouble, but could you refine a Transformation Pill?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile, holding out the Transformation Grass.

Yao Lao took it, realization dawning. "So that's why you started collecting ingredients for a Transformation Pill so early. You had this in mind all along."

"Just planning ahead." Xiao Yan scratched his head sheepishly.

Yao Lao nodded in approval. "Not bad. That's my disciple."

With that, he said a word to the Amethyst Winged Lion King and began refining the Transformation Pill right there in the cave.

Xiao Yan didn't sit idle either. He began absorbing the Companion Amethyst Source and trying to refine the Purple Flame.

With the Talismans protecting him, he barely had to worry about his body failing to withstand it or any energy going to waste.

After some effort, Xiao Yan successfully refined the seed of the Purple Flame. Drawing on the energy of the Companion Amethyst Source, he broke through to Da Dou Shi in one leap.

Despite such a rapid advance, he didn't have to worry about his Dou Qi becoming unstable or his new level lacking a solid foundation. The Tiger Talisman would take care of all that.

"Damn, having a cheat really feels great!" Xiao Yan felt the power surging through his body, excitement written all over his face.