"Ahem, now that you have taken me as your master, you ought to inherit my mantle."
"I have two cultivation methods here for you to choose from. The first is the Medicine Emperor Canon, which I cultivated during my lifetime. It is a heaven tier high grade cultivation method."
"Its advantages are obvious: it offers a very high starting point and a rapid cultivation speed. With some of my own insights to guide you, your cultivation will naturally enjoy fair winds and smooth waters."
"The other is a cultivation method even stranger than a heaven tier method-the Flame Mantra..."
The Medicine Emperor had originally intended to have Xiao Yan cultivate his Medicine Emperor Canon.
However, after merging with Yao Chen's memories, he also understood the Flame Mantra's power very well.
More importantly, this cultivation method could also refine a new body for him, allowing him to live another life.
Thus, at that moment, the Medicine Emperor was more inclined to have Xiao Yan cultivate the Flame Mantra.
"Teacher, I'll cultivate the Flame Mantra!"
Before the Medicine Emperor could finish, Xiao Yan interrupted him.
Would Xiao Yan still be Xiao Yan if he did not cultivate the Flame Mantra?
Of course, more importantly, the Flame Mantra's potential far exceeded that of a heaven tier high grade cultivation method.
Even if he ascended to the Great Thousand World in the future, the Flame Mantra would still provide him with powerful support.
"Very well. Although this cultivation method has a relatively low starting point, its potential for growth surpasses even heaven tier methods."
"Besides, switching to a yellow tier low grade cultivation method will be easier for you."
The Medicine Emperor nodded lightly after hearing Xiao Yan's words.
Then, he passed the Flame Mantra on to Xiao Yan.
He also helped him successfully switch to the new cultivation method.
At the same time, he explained the conditions required for the Flame Mantra to advance, as well as the precautions to take when cultivating it.
Although Xiao Yan had known all of this long ago, he still pretended to listen attentively.
Every so often, he nodded lightly, wearing an expression that suggested he had gained a great deal.
Naturally, he put on this act because he still did not entirely trust this supposed Medicine Emperor.
Despite the other party's immense power and an aura as vast and unfathomable as the sea.
A trace of suspicion still lingered in Xiao Yan's heart. What if he was a transmigrator too?
Once his system finished merging with Steward Mo's system, he would have to thoroughly investigate the Medicine Emperor's background.
As for how he would investigate... naturally, he would simply plunder his memories and examine them.
"Thank you for your help, Teacher!"
"I will cultivate diligently and seek out heavenly flames, striving to revive you as soon as possible."
As those thoughts settled, Xiao Yan cupped his hands toward the Medicine Emperor and spoke.
"Mm, I am deeply gratified that you have such intentions!"
"However, although your cultivation has reached the dou huang realm, the dou di bloodline within your body has already run dry."
"If you face the prodigies of the Ancient Eight Clans in the future, your bloodline's shortcomings will put you at a serious disadvantage!"
The Medicine Emperor nodded lightly, very satisfied with Xiao Yan's attitude, while also pointing out his shortcomings.
Having merged with Yao Chen's memories, he naturally knew which forces were currently the strongest on the continent.
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Yan likewise smiled bitterly inwardly.
He understood exactly what the Medicine Emperor meant.
The members of the Ancient Eight Clans possessed dou di bloodlines, which allowed them to condense clan marks.
With the enhancement of their clan marks, their strength could surge in an instant, leaving them with few rivals at the same level.
"Then might you have a solution, Teacher?"
Xiao Yan gazed at the Medicine Emperor expectantly as he asked.
Since this man was a Dou Di from ancient times, surely he had some special methods?
"Naturally, there is a way!"
"It just depends on whether you can endure the suffering!"
The corners of the Medicine Emperor's mouth lifted slightly, and a teasing gleam flashed through his eyes as he spoke.
"I'm not afraid of suffering. If you have a method, Teacher, please tell me!"
Xiao Yan hurriedly spoke up.
Although he now had the Medicine Emperor backing him, his own strength was what mattered most.
This world had already become far from normal. What if a crisis arose that even the Medicine Emperor could not handle?
If that forced him into a deep slumber, Xiao Yan would have only himself to rely on.
Thus, he would not let a single opportunity to grow stronger slip away.
"Very good!"
"Although your Dou Qi cultivation has already reached the dou huang realm, your physical body is still far too weak."
"Tomorrow, prepare a dragon soul from the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, at least seventh tier or above. In addition..."
The Medicine Emperor was about to devise a plan for Xiao Yan, but before he could finish, Xiao Yan interrupted him.
"Um... Teacher, you can forget about that. This is just a small place. You can count the Dou Huang experts here on one hand, let alone find an ancient void dragon."
Xiao Yan offered the Medicine Emperor a reminder.
"Hm?"
The Medicine Emperor froze briefly, then his powerful soul energy spread outward, enveloping all of Wutan City in an instant.
His expression then turned somewhat peculiar.
Even if the Xiao Emperor's descendants had declined, surely they couldn't have fallen this far?
Right, there seemed to be memories about this in that junior Yao Chen's recollections too.
It appeared that only seven of the Ancient Eight Clans remained.
The fallen Xiao Clan was essentially a clan in name only.
What shocked the Medicine Emperor even more was that, apart from Xiao Yan and the Dou Huang expert concealed in the shadows, in all of Wutan City...
The strongest person was only a Da Dou Shi.
This made the Medicine Emperor want to curse.
In such a barren place, even with alchemy skills that could reach the heavens...
It would still be difficult to refine high-grade pills for Xiao Yan.
"Teacher... how about we take things slowly, one step at a time?"
Seeing the Medicine Emperor's expression shift repeatedly, Xiao Yan ventured a tentative question.
Alas, how could the Xiao Emperor's descendants have fallen so low?
Fortunately, the members of my Yao Clan have shown some promise!
The Medicine Emperor sighed inwardly, beginning to feel some sympathy for Xiao Yan.
At the same time, his determination to nurture this disciple grew even stronger.
The Medicine Emperor knew very well how difficult it was to reach the dou huang realm at such a young age in a clan that had declined this far.
This little fellow would certainly not remain a fish confined to a pond.
Even the Yao Clan might need his help in the future.
"Very well. In a small place like this, I imagine third-grade pills are the best we can refine."
"Tomorrow, prepare ten portions each of crimson flame grass, fire phoenix fruit, and blazing sun flower, along with three third-tier fire-attribute magic cores..."
After listing a few ingredients, the Medicine Emperor returned to the ring.
He had learned the names of these ingredients from Yao Chen's memories, and none of them were particularly precious.
Given Xiao Yan's strength as a Dou Emperor, he assumed obtaining them should be easy.
"Teacher, don't run off!"
"Do you have any idea how much those things you listed cost?"
"There's no way I can get them without spending hundreds of thousands of gold coins!"
The names the Medicine Emperor had listed sounded simple enough.
But the problem was that these things were not like the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, which could be made for just over a thousand gold coins.
Even setting everything else aside, those three third-tier fire-attribute magic cores would probably cost at least a hundred thousand gold coins.
With the other ingredients added in, the total would come to at least two or three hundred thousand gold coins.
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