Today's choice: one of three pills

An entire day passed in the blink of an eye.

When morning came the next day, Xiao Yan slowly opened his eyes and discovered that he had already reached Seven-Star Dou Zhe.

Feeling the surging Dou Qi within him, Xiao Yan's lips curved into a slight smile.

After all, he had taken only a few short days to advance from One-Star Dou Zhe to Seven-Star Dou Zhe. There probably wasn't another person in all of Wutan City who could match that speed.

Of course, Xiao Yan also knew that he owed all of this to his Heaven-defying Comprehension talent and the pills Yao Ling had taught him to refine.

Just then, the Storage Ring trembled slightly, and a faint, ethereal figure emerged from it.

It was Yao Ling.

Yao Ling hovered in midair, looking at Xiao Yan before her, and couldn't help sighing in amazement.

"Xiao Yan, your cultivation speed is terrifying. It's only been a few days, and you've already advanced from One-Star Dou Zhe to seven stars."

"Back when I was in the Central Plains, I saw plenty of geniuses, but this is the first time I've seen someone advance six minor realms in just a few days."

"Compared to you, those so-called geniuses are worlds apart-you're in the heavens, and they're down on the earth."

"At this rate, it probably won't be long before you break through to the Dou Shi realm."

Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled. "It's all thanks to your teaching, Teacher. Without the pills you taught me to refine, I couldn't have progressed this quickly."

Yao Ling shook her head slightly at his words, though inwardly, she was thoroughly pleased.

Just then, a system notification suddenly appeared before Xiao Yan's eyes.

[Today's choice: one of three. Please select the pill you wish to refine.]

[Option one: Qi Condensation Powder.]

[Option two: Spirit Gathering Powder.]

[Option three: Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill.]

Upon seeing the system notification, Xiao Yan froze for a moment, then began analyzing the three options in his mind.

He recognized the first two, Qi Condensation Powder and Spirit Gathering Powder, at a glance. They were the second-grade pills he had already refined yesterday, and they were no longer much use to him.

These two are just trash pills thrown in to fill out the list. No need to consider them.

The third option, the Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill, was another matter entirely.

Xiao Yan carefully examined the description of the Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill.

[Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill: Allows a powerful individual in soul form to wield the strength of their prime for one year.]

Xiao Yan froze on the spot after reading the description.

Allows a powerful individual in soul form to wield the strength of their prime for one year?

Xiao Yan thought in shock, then immediately realized what that meant.

Yao Ling was currently in soul form. Although she had been an Initial Half-Saint while alive, now that only her soul remained, the strength she could wield was probably only at the level of a One-Star Dou Zun.

But with this Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill, Yao Ling could regain the power of an Initial Half-Saint for one year.

There was an entire major realm between a One-Star Dou Zun and an Initial Half-Saint.

At that thought, excitement welled up within Xiao Yan.

This pill would be incredibly important to Teacher.

He continued examining the recipe for the Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill.

As soon as he did, Xiao Yan's brows furrowed.

Although the Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill was only a third-tier pill, one of its ingredients would be extremely difficult to obtain.

It was the blood of the Tier-Six Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

And besides its blood, he also needed purple spirit crystal as a medicinal catalyst.

A Tier-Six Magical Beast, the Amethyst Winged Lion King...

Xiao Yan silently repeated the words to himself. A Tier-Six Magical Beast was equivalent to a human Dou Emperor. With his current strength as a Seven-Star Dou Zhe, trying to take on a Tier-Six Magical Beast was nothing but a fool's dream.

But on second thought, Xiao Yan felt that this pill was simply too important.

After all, if Yao Ling could recover her strength as an Initial Half-Saint, she would be an enormous help to him as well.

He looked at Yao Ling and asked.

"Teacher, do you know where the Magical Beast Mountain Range is?"

Yao Ling paused briefly at his question, then nodded.

"The Magical Beast Mountain Range is north of your Wutan City. It's not too far from here. Why do you ask?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan explained to Yao Ling the recipe for the Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill that he had just comprehended.

After listening to him, Yao Ling froze on the spot.

Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill? It allows a powerful individual in soul form to wield the strength of their prime for one year?

Yao Ling was stunned. After all, such a pill was exceedingly rare even in the Central Plains, yet Xiao Yan had actually produced a recipe for one?

But what concerned Yao Ling more was Xiao Yan's statement that he wanted to go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

She looked at Xiao Yan and asked.

"Xiao Yan, don't tell me you want to go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to hunt down that Amethyst Winged Lion King?"

Xiao Yan nodded at her question.

"You're in soul form now, Teacher, and your strength is limited. If I can refine this Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill, you'll be able to wield the power of an Initial Half-Saint for one year."

"That way, you'll be able to help me even more."

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Ling felt somewhat moved.

But she soon shook her head.

"No. That Amethyst Winged Lion King is a Tier-Six Magical Beast, equivalent to a human Dou Emperor. With your current strength as a Seven-Star Dou Zhe, going there would be throwing your life away."

"There's no hurry to refine this pill. We can discuss it again once you're stronger."

Xiao Yan merely smiled at her words.

"Don't worry, Teacher. I know my limits."

"Besides, this Amethyst Spirit Recovery Pill is far too important to you. The sooner I can refine it, the sooner you can recover your strength."

Yao Ling fell silent for a moment, then looked at Xiao Yan and spoke earnestly.

"Since you've already made up your mind, I won't stop you. With my current soul power, hunting down a mere Dou Emperor-level magical beast is still well within my abilities."

Xiao Yan immediately nodded at her words.

"In that case, let's set off."

Xiao Yan packed his things, then left the Xiao Clan and headed north toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range.