Chapter 283: 283. Chapter 283: Xiao Yan

283. Chapter 283: Xiao Yan's Bitterness: Perhaps in This Life, He Will Never Be Able to See His Back!

In the sky, that naked, beautiful figure now landed steadily in front of Gu Fei.

A delicate body, extremely exquisite features, and a pair of beautiful eyes looked at Gu Fei with some terror, as if pear blossoms were drenched in rain.

"I didn't expect it! This Profound Pill is actually a weak young girl."

"Not to mention, I suddenly feel she is quite pitiful."

"Sigh, it's a bit of a pity."

"Such a spiritual object will eventually be swallowed by someone!"

Her pitiful appearance successfully aroused the protective instincts of many people. The next moment, the originally pitiful figure's expression changed drastically, as if struck by lightning.

Her whole body trembled, and a flash of terror crossed her eyes, as if she were facing the judgment of death.

The beautiful woman's figure suddenly retreated violently, wanting to escape Gu Fei's control.

However, just as she began her escape, Gu Fei had long been prepared; he flashed and blocked her path. "Your life was created by me. Naturally, I also have the right to take it away!"

Gu Fei's tone was cold, his eyes like knives, staring straight at this newly born intelligent spirit. To put it bluntly, this thing was a heaven-and-earth treasure refined by man—it was an object! Not a human!!! After all, this Nine-Rank Profound Pill was born against the Dao of Heaven; if it hadn't borrowed the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, it would have been impossible for it to be born into the world.

Gu Fei knew very well that if such a pill with intelligence were allowed to grow, it would likely bring endless trouble in the future! An existence that possessed such powerful intelligence the moment it was born—if left unchecked, there was no guarantee it wouldn't cause a great disaster.

What's more, the purpose of refining a Nine-Rank Profound Pill was to consume it, not to create a new life.

If it were allowed to continue like this, wouldn't its intelligence become that of a living person?

Taking advantage of the fact that it didn't have many memories yet, erasing its intelligence was the most appropriate course of action.

Seeing Gu Fei's cold gaze, the beautiful woman became even more terrified; her legs went weak, and she could barely stand steady.

Yet even so, she was still unwilling to die just like that.

A flash of determination crossed her beautiful eyes, as if she had made up her mind to fight to the death.

However, she had ultimately underestimated Gu Fei's resolve.

Gu Fei flicked his finger, and a Soul Imprint appeared out of thin air, sinking into the woman's brow like lightning.

In an instant, the woman's beautiful face twisted, and the luster in her eyes gradually dissipated.

The next moment, her figure began to turn transparent, as if it would dissipate into the void at any moment.

A moment later, the beautiful figure disappeared completely, replaced by a pill the size of a dragon's eye, which was emitting a dazzling radiance, with mysterious patterns flowing on its surface and emitting a refreshing, exotic fragrance.

The entire process was smooth and fluid, without the slightest hesitation. Everyone off the stage was dumbfounded, unable to recover their senses for a long time.

It wasn't until Gu Fei reached out and put the pill away that the crowd woke up as if from a dream.

Realizing that this thrilling performance had come to an end!

"Little Friend Gu Fei, you are truly worthy of being an alchemy genius. Refining a Profound Pill today is truly world-renowned; no one can surpass you!"

Shennong Laoren said this with a sincere expression.

As a leading figure in the alchemy world.

His words naturally represented the highest evaluation in the alchemy world.

This praise undoubtedly signaled that Gu Fei would, with an irreversible momentum, leap to become the number one alchemist of the current age.

"Senior, you overpraise me."

Gu Fei smiled indifferently, bowed to Shennong Laoren, and responded modestly.

"Young Master Gu Fei is so humble, it truly makes this old man feel ashamed. In today's battle, this old man has also had his eyes opened and benefited greatly." Yao Wanhuo also praised him repeatedly, his face brimming with heartfelt admiration.

"Indeed, after this battle, the alchemy world will usher in a brand-new era. Little Friend Gu Fei is the true pioneer of this era!"

Clan Leader Yao Dan actually followed up with a remark. "It is truly overpraise."

"Naturally, the credit also goes to the three of them!" "Haha, many thanks to you all for the gifts!"

Gu Fei also smiled and expressed his thanks.

"Originally, the title of the world's number one alchemist should have been mine!"

Only Hun Xuzi looked gloomy, his eyes full of unwillingness and jealousy.

The title he had been determined to win had now become someone else's honor; this taste was truly hard to swallow.

At this moment, Hun Xuzi probably had bitterness he couldn't voice.

He was likely cursing up a storm in his heart, yet facing Gu Fei's formidable strength, he dared not act rashly.

"This person's excellence is something I, Xiao Yan, could never hope to catch up to in my entire life..."

In the sea of people, Xiao Yan mingled among them, but he did not have the qualifications to step onto the stage...

Just now, those brilliant alchemy performances in the sky were enough to prove that Gu Fei's current alchemy attainments had reached the pinnacle.

And Xiao Yan, although he was a disciple of Yao Chen and had obtained Yao Chen's true teachings, at this moment, he could at most refine an Eighth Grade Low-Level Pill.

"Husband, congratulations! I knew you could definitely do it!"

Xiao Yixian and Cai'er could no longer hold back; they rushed forward and hugged Gu Fei's arm tightly, their eyes full of worship and pride.

As Gu Fei's wives, they knew better than anyone what this title meant to Gu Fei.

Gu Fei gently stroked the hair of his two wives, a doting smile curling at the corners of his mouth. With them by his side, no matter how many achievements he had, it was just the icing on the cake.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Shennong Mountain Range to look around and relax."

Gu Fei changed the subject and invited everyone to tour the Shennong Mountain Range.

He didn't intend to stay in Yao Jie for long; this was, after all, the territory of the Yao Clan.

Even though he was currently in the limelight, it was inevitable that he would attract some covetousness and trouble.

After bidding farewell to the Yao Clan Clan Leader and the others, Gu Fei left Yao Jie with Xiao Yixian and the others, heading straight for the Shennong Mountain Range.

The Shennong Mountain Range was located at the southern end of the Central Plains, with steep terrain and dense vegetation.

But because poisonous insects and fierce beasts haunted it all year round, it was difficult for ordinary people to set foot in it.

However, these dangerous environments were not worth mentioning to a powerhouse of Gu Fei's level.

The scenery along the way was beautiful, with ancient trees towering into the sky and Qi permeating the air.

Gu Fei walked slowly with the few women, enjoying the beautiful scenery while chatting happily.

Suddenly, Gu Fei's footsteps halted, and he looked toward Xiao Ying at his side with a grave expression.

The others also stopped.

At this moment, on Xiao Ying's forehead, the pink lotus flame mark that originally symbolized the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame had unexpectedly manifested some strange black patterns.

Those patterns wound and coiled like vines, reflecting off the lotus flame mark and exuding an indescribable sense of evil.

"What is going on?"

Xiao Yixian discovered Xiao Ying's abnormality, her beautiful eyes wide with disbelief.

Gu Fei did not answer immediately, but instead stared fixedly at Xiao Ying, a flash of joy appearing in his eyes.

After a moment, Gu Fei let out a long sigh of relief, a brilliant smile blooming on his face. "Xiao Ying, you succeeded! It seems that a wisp of Child Fire from the Void Swallowing Flame has already been absorbed and refined by you!"

(End of this chapter)