Chapter 711: The Story of the Wolf Came

Fa Ma had been stuck at Six-Grade for years, unable to break through to Seven-Grade; Xiao Yan invited Fa Ma to teach him how to overcome this bottleneck in Pill Alchemy—giving some Alchemists who struggled to advance a lesson!

Xiao Yan taught Xin Lan how to refine Six-Grade High-Level Elixirs, Fa Ma refined Seven-Grade Low-Grade Elixirs, Yue Er summoned Two-Colored Pill Lightning with her Eight-Grade Elixir, and the other four all refined Nine-Treasure Pills.

Xiao Yan's course covered everything from Six-Grade to Nine-Grade, including how to break through bottlenecks—he truly intended to raise the entire Dou Qi Continent's Pill Alchemy level by his own strength!!

"For the next few days, I'll first explain the Pill Formulas to you; after three days, I'll refine one myself, then you'll try."

Xiao Yan pulled out a Pill Formula and handed it to Fa Ma—it was the Seven-Grade Low-Grade Elixir he had ordered Fa Ma to refine: Fish You Ling Dan.

Immediately, Xiao Yan pulled out another Pill Formula—the Six-Grade High-Level Wind Riding Dan—and handed it to Xin Lan. He gave Yue Er the Eight-Grade Flower Zhi Er Ling Dan formula.

The four—Yao Ling, Yao Tian, Dan Chen, and Cao Ying—all received the same formula: the Nine-Treasure Healing Elixir, Bamboo Heaven Dan.

"These Pill Formulas… are they all self-created by Brother Xiao Yan?!" Dan Chen glanced at the Bamboo Heaven Dan formula in his hand and noticed something unusual.

This Elixir had never appeared before; there was no record of it anywhere. The Alchemy Technique described was extraordinarily unique—it incorporated Sealing Arrays to assist in refining! This had never happened in the history of Dou Qi Continent's Pill Alchemy!

Xiao Yan didn't hide it; he nodded and said, "Yes. In the past, due to infighting among the Dou Emperor Families, many top-tier Sealing Arrays and techniques were hidden away. As the saying goes, sharpening the axe doesn't delay chopping wood. Sometimes, refining isn't just about talent and effort—external support matters greatly."

Xiao Yan's thinking was far ahead of anyone on the Dou Qi Continent, since most considered relying on external tools beneath them, viewing it as a sign of insufficient personal power.

Yet Alchemists strangely chased after Unique Flames and top-tier Alchemy Furnaces.

As a Transmigration, Xiao Yan had no such restrictions—he could create an Alchemy Technique using the Refining Heaven Ancient Formation to assist his refining.

"This Alchemy Technique using Sealing Arrays is truly an innovation," Yao Tian said, his Soul Force reading the special Alchemy Technique on the formula, his face filled with astonishment.

Immediately, Yao Tian sighed inwardly. Five ten thousand years ago, the Yao Clan led the Dou Qi Continent—but now, after five ten thousand years, their Alchemy Techniques had stagnated.

"We Yao Clan should have shouldered the responsibility of advancing the Dou Qi Continent's Pill Alchemy," Yao Ling's beautiful eyes dimmed. The Yao Clan's Dou Emperor, the ancestor of Pill Alchemy, the first Dou Emperor to achieve Emperor status through Elixirs, ended up like this.

The Yao Clan didn't strive to research Pill Alchemy; instead, they looked down on the Dan Tower and the Alchemists of the Dou Qi Continent. Being surpassed was entirely their own fault.

"To recognize one's mistake and improve is a great virtue. In the future, the remaining Yao Clan disciples can carry forward the legacy left by the Yao Emperor," Xiao Yan comforted them.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you're incredible—you actually created such an Alchemy Technique!" Dan Chen, hiding behind Cao Ying, saw Xiao Yan and her eyes sparkled with worship.

"Haha, Dan Chen, your Pill Alchemy talent is high—you're only one opportunity away from breaking into Nine-Grade. This time, succeeding won't be hard," Xiao Yan patted Dan Chen's head. Dan Chen's Special Physique naturally couldn't affect Xiao Yan.

Feeling the warmth of his large hand again, Dan Chen slowly closed her eyes, as docile as a cat being stroked.

"Alright, everyone. The gathering begins in three days. Use your Soul Force to carefully read the Soul Information on the formulas—these formulas are special; the Soul Information won't weaken with repeated reading and will remain intact."

All formulas were crafted with Soul Force; reading them gradually eroded the Soul Information, so standard Pill Formula Transactions always specified how many times they could be read and whether the Soul Information remained clear.

But Xiao Yan possessed Imperial Soul Force—his Soul Force was virtually indestructible. Combined with the power of the Unique Flame he had fused, these formulas could be read countless times.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, no one was surprised—after all, what could be more astonishing than a Dou Emperor?

"If you have any issues, find Xiao Yu." Hearing Xiao Yan designate her, Xiao Yu's heart fluttered with joy.

At that moment, Xiao Yan looked at Cao Ying, who stood beside him, lips parted as if to speak but held back, and said softly, "Cao Ying, your Pill Alchemy talent is high—don't waste it. You're about to be surpassed by Dan Chen."

Hearing Xiao Yan's advice to cherish her Pill Alchemy talent, Cao Ying understood the implication clearly.

The flower intends to fall, but the stream flows on.

Afterward, everyone returned to their rooms to study the formulas Xiao Yan had given them—these weren't just formulas; they were a special Alchemist legacy, the Alchemy Technique created by a Dou Emperor!

If they could comprehend them, their Pill Alchemy would surge forward dramatically.

After everyone left, only Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu remained in the courtyard. They didn't linger there but walked beyond the Inner Court.

"Are all the preparations for the gathering ready?" Xiao Yan asked Xiao Yu beside him.

Seeing Xiao Yan look at her, Xiao Yu's heart fluttered; she turned her head away and said, "You don't have to remind me—I've already finished. I've ensured every Alchemist in the Black Horn Region can witness your refining. I've gathered massive amounts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for the Heavenly Energy needed to refine the Nine-Treasure Golden Pill—it should be sufficient."

"But you—don't let the mighty Dou Emperor fail at the last moment. That would bring shame to the entire Dou Qi Continent."

Xiao Yan burst into laughter. "Stop worrying. Even a Nine-Treasure Golden Pill is no challenge for me."

Xiao Yu glanced toward Cao Ying's quarters, leaned close to Xiao Yan, and whispered, "That woman named Cao Ying… she seems to…"

Xiao Yan shrugged and spread his hands, feigning helplessness. "I'm just that charming. So many people on the Dou Qi Continent adore me—for example…"

Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yu and teased her softly.

Hearing Xiao Yan's veiled words, Xiao Yu's face instantly flushed red. She stammered, "I—I—I didn't!"

"Still denying it? The sub-flame of Hai Xin Flame is already on you," Xiao Yan grinned, flicked his finger, and a strand of sea-blue flame drifted out from Xiao Yu's body.

Seeing the Hai Xin Flame sub-flame appear, Xiao Yu froze, puzzled. "Isn't this sub-flame you gave me? It was you… you yourself…"

Xiao Yan instantly put on an innocent, bewildered expression. "That has nothing to do with me. Maybe it's because you govern Xiao City—you're destined to have a connection with Hai Xin Flame."

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Yu's heart sank. Her expression filled with disappointment; tears welled unbidden in her eyes—she had misunderstood! But soon, she saw the mischief in Xiao Yan's eyes and realized she'd been tricked!

"Looks like someone has a crush on me."

"You!! You big pervert! You big liar!" Xiao Yu flew into a rage, tears gathering at the corners of her eyes, her face flushed with fury, teeth clenched. In an instant, her leg whipped like a whip, lashing toward Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan dodged nimbly and laughed. "Dare you ambush a Dou Emperor?"

With a metallic chime, Xiao Yu drew her treasure sword, her teeth biting her Red Lips, eyes blazing with anger. "Don't forget—in Wutan City, I chased you all over the mountains!"

Swish, swish, swish—Xiao Yu's long sword flashed like light and shadow, relentlessly striking at Xiao Yan. With Xiao Yan's power, evading was effortless.

"You said 'in the past,' didn't you? And back then, I was a gentleman who didn't fight women—that's why I let you. Otherwise, do you really think you could chase me down?" Xiao Yan dodged while recalling past memories.

Indeed, back then they were all children. But even with Xiao Yan's cultivation at Doubreath Stage, matching Xiao Yu's level, his mindset, Transmigration memories, and the Eight Extreme Shatter he inherited from Yao Lao meant Xiao Yu could never defeat him.

But Xiao Yan didn't let her win because he was a gentleman who didn't fight women—he let her chase him because he was guilty. In the back mountains of Wutan City, he had seen her bathing—and seen everything.

Xiao Yan wondered: Was it because he had spied on Xiao Yu bathing that she received Hai Xin Flame?

Xiao Yu kicked her leg forward. Xiao Yan dodged and studied it carefully, silently marveling. Even before she went to Jia Nan Academy, Xiao Yu's figure had developed beautifully; she had an almost pathological pride in her legs. And indeed, those legs were undeniably captivating to every man.

Sensing Xiao Yan's gaze, Xiao Yu didn't know how to feel—somewhat shy, yet wanting to show off her best side.

With a soft slap, Xiao Yu's mind grew flustered. Xiao Yan smiled, reached out, and grabbed her slender calf. He squeezed and stroked those sexy, long legs several times.

Xiao Yu's body stiffened instantly. A wave of intoxicating, tingling numbness washed over her, leaving her limp.

"Xiao Yan, let go!" Only when she stopped did she realize—they had been fighting and ended up outside the Inner Court, in the back mountains of Jia Nan Academy, where few people came!

Looking at Xiao Yu's flushed face, Xiao Yan unconsciously rubbed his right hand. "Even softer than back then."

Hearing Xiao Yan bring up the past, Xiao Yu wanted to crawl into a hole. Back then, when she chased him into the back mountains, there had been more. In the end, Xiao Yan, tired of being chased, defeated her—and as his victory trophy, he had squeezed her legs hard, as payment.

"You—you sneaked a peek at me bathing, and now you think you're right? Let go of me, you big pervert!" Xiao Yu stood on one foot, swaying unsteadily, her hands clutching her skirt.

Xiao Yan slightly narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu, you always call me a big pervert. Haven't you ever heard the story of 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'?"

(End of Chapter)