As the dark green bark peeled away, what appeared before Xiao Yan and Jin Yao's eyes was a brand new face, as green as a tender bud.
The lush green branches are full of vitality at first glance, especially the tender shoots that sprout from the branches, which make this Thousand-Fan Tree come alive.
If the Thousand-Fan Tree, with its dark green body, was a frail old man, then what appeared before Xiao Yan and his companion now was a vigorous young man in the prime of his youth.
The entire Thousand-Fan Tree exuded a surging vitality, and the two felt that the air around them had become fresher, with a grassy fragrance spreading gently and gradually filling the entire hall.
On the Thousand-Fan Tree, tiny green buds, as thin as chopstick tips, sprouted rapidly and grew thick and strong at a speed visible to the naked eye. In a short while, they had grown to the thickness of a human little finger, and on them, a fan-shaped leaf the size of a human thumb also grew.
All of this is thanks to Xiao Yan's Heavenly Flames, the Life Spirit Flame.
It was the Life Spirit Flame that revived the Thousand-Fan Tree, allowing it to grow at such a rapid pace for nearly a year in normal time.
At this moment, both Xiao Yan and Jin Yao were filled with joy. After a period of agonizing emotional turmoil, they finally saw the result they had hoped for.
However, just as Xiao Yan and his companion were filled with joy, the Thousand-Fan Tree, which was growing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, suddenly stopped again. The speed at which the leaves were extending quickly slowed down until it came to a complete standstill.
Upon seeing this, the expressions on the two faces froze slightly. Then Xiao Yan quickly came to his senses, waved his hand, and the emerald green Heavenly Flames surged up the Thousand-Fan Tree, burning fiercely once again.
Without the Life Spirit Flame, even though the Thousand-Fan Tree had been revived, it would be unrealistic to expect it to grow at the same speed as before. Therefore, Xiao Yan had no choice but to unleash the Life Spirit Flame again, using the effects of the Heavenly Flames to accelerate the growth of the Thousand-Fan Tree.
Seeing the branches and leaves of the Thousand-Fan Tree slowly begin to twitch again under the Heavenly Flames, Jin Yao breathed a sigh of relief. She gently patted her heart with her fair hand, then turned to face the woman who was bowing slightly, her red lips pursed in a gentle smile:
"This humble servant thanks Mr. Xiao Yan greatly!"
"Master Jin is too kind. The Thousand-Fan Tree is indeed a rare tree. Although I have heard of it, I have never seen one in person. I am fortunate to have seen it today. If it can be saved, I will do my utmost."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan dared not be negligent. Being treated like this by a Dou Di powerhouse was truly unbearable for him.
"Hehe, regardless of the circumstances, I still want to thank Mr. Xiao Yan for reviving the Thousand-Fan Tree. Of course, I will absolutely not go back on my word. Today, in my Thousand Medicine Pavilion, Mr. Xiao Yan may take any three items he desires!"
Jin Yao smiled slightly. She was naturally half-believing and half-doubting Xiao Yan's words. After all, with the promise she had made, Xiao Yan would naturally do his best to help. Of course, she also had no doubt about the position of her Thousand-Fan Tree in Xiao Yan's heart.
The Thousand-Fan Tree is so precious that it would move even a powerful expert at the Origin Transformation Realm. As a Half-Emperor and an alchemist, how could Xiao Yan not be moved?
Hearing Jin Yao's words, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. After all he had said, what he most wanted to hear was this very sentence from the woman in front of him.
"Hehe, then thank you very much, Master Jin!"
Xiao Yan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Jin Yao and immediately laughed.
At the same time, a fiery look gradually appeared in Xiao Yan's eyes.
However, just as Jin Yao was about to lead Xiao Yan into the next hall, the Heavenly Flames on the Thousand-Fan Tree went out again, and at the same time, the growing Thousand-Fan Tree stopped growing once more.
"Well..."
Upon seeing this scene, both Xiao Yan and Jin Yao were slightly taken aback. They exchanged a glance and then frowned deeply.
Everyone knows that the Thousand-Fan Tree grows very slowly. Although its leaves are extremely precious medicinal materials, only those leaves that are over a hundred years old are truly usable. The Thousand-Fan Tree's leaf-forming process is very slow, producing only one leaf every ten years, and that leaf takes a hundred years to grow before it can be used.
Now, having finally obtained the Life Spirit Flame to catalyze this, the scene that appeared before Xiao Yan and the other person at this moment could not help but make Jin Yao feel a sense of regret.
If nurtured by the Life Spirit Flame for a long time, at the same growth rate as the Thousand-Fan Tree just now, it would be able to obtain no less than ten leaves over a hundred years old in less than a month. But in the current situation, without the Heavenly Flames, the Thousand-Fan Tree is returning to its normal growth rate.
With a soft sigh, Jin Yao raised her beautiful eyes again after a long while, looking at Xiao Yan. A hint of surprise appeared in her captivating, narrow eyes. Her red lips pursed slightly, and the next moment, soft words that made one's bones go numb slowly escaped from Jin Yao's cherry-like mouth.
"Mr. Xiao Yan..."
Hearing those soft, seductive words that were even more terrifying than a female ghost, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shudder, suddenly feeling a chill run down his spine.
He really couldn't accept being addressed in such a tone by a Dou Di powerhouse.
With an awkward laugh, Xiao Yan's lips twitched slightly as he asked embarrassedly:
"Master Jin, is there anything else?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's flattered expression, Jin Yao's pretty face froze slightly for a moment before she composed herself and smiled at Xiao Yan again:
"Mr. Xiao Yan, as you know, the growth of the Thousand-Fan Tree's leaves requires an extremely long period of time, an almost indefinite extension that is far beyond what we humans can comprehend. Therefore, I hope that..."
"Master Jin wouldn't happen to want to borrow my Heavenly Flames, would he?"
Before Jin Yao could finish speaking, Xiao Yan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and ask a question.
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Jin Yao couldn't help but smile awkwardly. Then, she frowned slightly, gritted her teeth, and said to Xiao Yan again:
"I have no other choice but to do this. The growth rate of the Thousand-Fan Leaf is simply too slow. If Mr. Xiao Yan could lend me his Life Spirit Flame, I would be willing to give him one-fifth of the Thousand-Fan Leaf on the Thousand-Fan Tree."
Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed. He hadn't expected Jin Yao to go to such lengths for the Thousand-Fan Tree.
Then, Jin Yao spoke again, saying:
"At the same time, I will also owe Mr. Xiao Yan a favor... Mr. Xiao Yan should be able to understand how heavy a favor from a Dou Di powerhouse is."
Upon hearing Jin Yao's words, Xiao Yan's expression shifted slightly, and his heart began to waver.
Now, he is at odds with the Four Great Sects and they will inevitably clash sooner or later. What he lacks is a Dou Di- level expert by his side. Although Jin Yao cannot always protect him, if she can owe Xiao Yan a favor, she will surely be of great help to Xiao Yan in the future.
No matter where a Dou Di- level expert is, no one would dare to underestimate him.
After a moment's thought, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes, then nodded firmly at Jin Yao in front of him and said:
"Good!"