Xiao Huohuo's tone was full of excitement, after all, this evolution was very different from the last one.
Stepping from Yellow Tier Cultivation Technique to Mystic Tier Cultivation Method means that one's internal Dou Qi has become much stronger.
In future battles, we will no longer need to Xiao Xin break apart and use every single thread as we did before.
Hearing Xiao Huohuo's words and seeing the bright yellow Dou Qi in his hand, Yao Lao couldn't help but smile.
"Hehe, so what if it evolves? Calm down and don't get carried away."
Although the Yao Lao was reprimanding Xiao Huohuo, there was also a hint of joy in his tone.
"Your Flame Mantra has now evolved to the Black Tier, and with the strength of Four-Star Dou Shi, we can go to the Tagor Desert to cultivate."
"Go absorb the Heavenly Flames?"
"Smack!"
The Yao Lao patted Xiao Huohuo on the head, glanced at him sideways, and said:
"You think that Heavenly Flames is just waiting for you there? We don't even know if the news about that Heavenly Flames is true or false. However, the Tagor Desert is actually a suitable place for you to cultivate. Cultivating there is much more difficult than here, so you should be prepared."
"Don't worry, teacher, everything is ready."
A hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Huohuo's eyes, and he spoke eagerly.
In just over a year, his strength has increased from the Dou Qi Third Stage to the current Four-Star Dou Shi —a terrifying rate of advancement that even with his original talent, he couldn't have imagined.
Now, it is precisely because of Yao Lao's guidance that Xiao Huohuo has seen hope for his revenge.
Therefore, no matter how painful the road ahead may be, Xiao Huohuo will not give up in the slightest.
"Father, wait for me..."
Having completed his training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and received Yao Lao's approval, Xiao Huohuo then headed out of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Having dealt with the Seven-Feathered Serpent, there was no need for Xiao Yan to intervene along the way.
So Xiao Yan stayed peacefully by Xiao Huohuo's side and learned pharmacology from Yao Lao.
"You're wrong. Cold Yang Grass * is of a yang nature; if it's stored with Thousand Star Leaf, their medicinal properties will conflict."
The Yao Lao corrected Xiao Yan's identification of medicinal herbs, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"Alright, next time, find an opportunity for you to refine it yourself and experience the changes."
When Yao Lao spoke to Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan's eyes immediately lit up.
Along the way, Yao Lao also helped Xiao Huohuo refine the pills he needed on several occasions, and Xiao Yan observed him the whole time.
However, he has never personally tried to refine it.
"Your special circumstances shouldn't be a problem."
The Yao Lao glanced at the two of them. Since Xiao Huohuo could refine it, Xiao Yan should be able to succeed as well.
It took Xiao Huohuo three days to finally emerge from the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
However, this place is quite far from Qingshan Town, where they first entered. The nearest town is called Hanyun Town, where flying caravans also travel to the Tagor Desert.
After all, riding a flying Magical Beast is the most time-efficient way.
For three days, Xiao Yan prepared to refine pills himself, constantly controlling the aura of his Martial Soul flame under the guidance of Yao Lao.
After all, every second in the process of refining pills is subject to extremely subtle changes. If one is not careful, the furnace may explode, leading to the failure of the refining process.
Xiao Yan and his group were lucky; a flying caravan from Hanyun Town made a trip that very afternoon.
Otherwise, if they miss this trip, they'll have to wait another half month.
After all, Hanyun Town is not a particularly prosperous place, and caravans only travel to the Tagor Desert every half month.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo headed to the location of the flying caravan. After Xiao Huohuo paid enough gold coins, the middle-aged leader, with a fawning expression, welcomed the two inside.
"Young heroes, this way, this way!"
Guided by the middle-aged man, Xiao Yan's vision also came into view of the flying Magical Beast.
"So big!"
Xiao Yan looked at the enormous flying Magical Beast in front of him. Its massive body lay prostrate on the ground, and its two huge wings drooped to the sides, like a ladder for people to step on and climb.
What shocked Xiao Yan the most was that there were actually houses on the back of the flying Magical Beast!?
Although it looks rather simple, it does have partitions.
"Hehe, young man, is this your first time seeing a flying Magical Beast?"
The middle-aged man noticed the shock on Xiao Yan's face and said smugly:
"We went through a lot of trouble to subdue this Magical Beast, so you have to understand the price, right?"
The middle-aged man, still clutching the gold coins Xiao Huohuo had paid, hurriedly turned and left after arranging for the two to stay in a separate room.
"This seems to be the first time you've seen such a large Magical Beast?"
With no outsiders around, Xiao Huohuo looked at Xiao Yan with curiosity, after all, the way the other party had seen the Magical Beast earlier had indeed surprised Xiao Huohuo.
" Soul Beast from the Douluo World..."
Xiao Yan recalled that even the King of the Forest he had encountered in the Star Dou Great Forest, which was tens of thousands of years old, did not seem to be as large as this Magical Beast beast.
"I don't think I've ever seen such a huge Soul Beast before."
Xiao Yan shook his head. The Blue Bird they were sitting on was only a Tier 2 Magical Beast, but its wingspan was about twenty meters.
This is also one of the reasons why flying caravans use it as a mount.
I checked the cubicle; it wasn't very spacious, but the partitions around it effectively blocked the view of people in other cubicles.
This was just right for Xiao Yan and his group.
"You all need to adjust your state first. Next, Little Yanzi, you refine a batch of pills and carefully feel the changes in the heat within."
The Yao Lao's voice rang in their ears.
Then a surge of Spiritual Soul Power erupted, completely enveloping the compartment they were in and isolating it from the outside world.
"Okay, teacher."
Xiao Huohuo nodded, and then, under Xiao Yan's gaze, he took out a black medicine Xiao Huohuo from his Storage Ring.
Xiao Yan carefully observed Xiao Huohuo's movements.
Release flames to warm the alchemy furnace and refine medicinal herbs...
As the alchemy reached its final stage, clusters of medicinal essences of various colors slowly fused together under Xiao Huohuo's control.
A faint, pleasant fragrance of medicinal pills wafted from the medicine cauldron.
"It's done!"
Xiao Huohuo slapped the medicine cauldron, and several pills fell into his Xiao Huohuo, still radiating warmth.
"This is a first-grade Blood Recovery Pill. It's not too complicated to refine, and the materials are relatively easy to find, making it most suitable for beginners."
As Yao Lao's voice rang out, Xiao Huohuo's gaze also fell on Xiao Yan.
"So, are you ready?"
"No problem!"
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, and then, like Xiao Huohuo, sat down cross-legged in front of the medicine cauldron.
"The worst thing in alchemy is to be impatient and agitated. Before you begin, you must make sure you are in the most peaceful state of mind."
The Yao Lao's pointed remark startled Xiao Yan, who then quickly realized what he meant.
After all, he had only ever studied pharmacology before, and this was his first time refining pills, so it was understandable that he was a little excited.
Having received guidance from the Yao Lao, Xiao Yan did not immediately start refining the ingredients. Instead, he sat cross-legged and adjusted his state.
It wasn't until half an hour later that Xiao Yan felt his heart had completely calmed down.
Without Yao Lao urging him, Xiao Yan flicked his finger, and his bluish-white Martial Soul roared out and entered the fire inlet of the medicine cauldron.
"Phew~"
However, it was clear that the flames were too intense.
Xiao Yan Xiao Xin controlled the temperature of the flames, slowly lowering it. When the temperature inside the cauldron met the requirements for alchemy, Xiao Yan had already reviewed the precautions for alchemy many times in his mind.
"First add the Thousand Star Leaf, maintain a gentle heat of three parts, and simmer for seven breaths..."
Within the flames, impurities within the Thousand Star Leaf were gradually eliminated, and a pale green medicinal liquid appeared inside the cauldron.
" Vermilion Fruit, increase the temperature by half a point, and slowly melt the outer shell using the outer flame..."
Xiao Huohuo watched as Xiao Yan skillfully tossed the medicinal herbs into the cauldron and then removed the impurities, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
When he first tried alchemy, he failed twice before he finally mastered it.
It seems that Xiao Yan's refining process should proceed without any problems this time.
Before long, the medicinal liquid in the cauldron slowly fused together, and then gradually formed a pill, emitting a fragrant aroma.
"Congratulations! According to the Alchemist Guild's assessment, now that you've successfully refined a first-grade pill, you can be considered a Tier 1 Alchemist."
Xiao Yan felt the scorching heat of the pill in his hand, and joy appeared in his eyes.
"So this is alchemy...?"
Xiao Yan couldn't help but think of the Douluo Continent, where it seemed that there was no profession of alchemist. The rare and precious materials in the Douluo Continent were mostly ground into powder or used for medicinal baths through pharmacological adjustments.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan felt a surge of excitement.
"I want to become the first alchemist in the Douluo Continent..."