Chapter 82: Beast Tomb

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Xiao Yan's heart jolted, his pupils contracting. The Amethyst Winged Lion King actually knew where the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame was!!!

Even with Xiao Yan's temperament, he couldn't help but breathe a little heavier. If Xiao Yan hadn't been mentally prepared long ago, he would probably have blurted out the question of where it was.

Xiao Yixian was also very surprised. This was originally a life-threatening crisis, so how did it suddenly turn into a Strange Flame being delivered right to their doorstep!

Xiao Yan quickly calmed himself down, his fingers lightly tapping the table, his expression solemn as he looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King and said: "I believe the Lion King also understands the importance and attraction of Strange Flames to Alchemists."

"It cannot be denied that any Strange Flame holds an unparalleled attraction for Alchemists, and I am no exception."

Xiao Yan immediately shifted his tone, saying calmly: "But, Lion King, the Transformation Pill is a Seven-Grade Advanced Grade Elixir, known as the entry ticket for Eight Rank Demon Beasts. Its value is enough to hire a Dou Zong powerhouse. Not to mention that I don't have a Transformation Pill, even if I did, I wouldn't use it to exchange for a piece of news whose truth is unknown."

The Transformation Pill is a supreme treasure that all Demon Beasts dream of, because it can give Demon Beasts the qualification to step into the Eight Rank!

All Eight Rank Demon Beasts can take human form, because transformation is the prerequisite for entering the Eight Rank. For a Demon Beast to enter the Eight Rank, it not only needs to break through the Bloodline Restriction, enhance its physique and Cultivation Realm, but also needs to transform.

Just like Eight Grade Pills.

Low-grade and mid-grade Seven-Grade Pills will trigger Sky Phenomenon, high-grade pills will attract Pill Lightning, and Eight Grade Pills, in addition to these, also possess Spiritual Soul! Having a spirit is the hallmark of an Eight Grade Pill; without a spirit, one can only approach the Eight Grade.

The same goes for Demon Beasts. If a Demon Beast cannot transform and gain the same Cultivation talent as humans, then it can only ever remain a Seven Rank Demon Beast.

There are many ways for Demon Beasts to transform, but the simplest method is undoubtedly the Transformation Pill. One Pill down the throat, and all problems are solved.

So one can imagine the status of the Transformation Pill in the hearts of Demon Beasts.

But Xiao Yan isn't stupid either. Not to mention just exchanging for the location of the Strange Flame, even if the Amethyst Winged Lion King directly offered the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame in exchange, it might not be enough.

The value of a Seven-Grade Advanced Grade Pill is between seventy thousand and eighty thousand Soul Points, which can be exchanged for an Earth Rank Advanced Grade Cultivation Method, and with reasonable arrangements, it could even directly swap out the Jia Ma Empire's royal family.

The Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame, ranked twenty-second, really isn't necessarily worth this price.

Of course, in Xiao Yan's heart it is definitely worth it. If he had a Transformation Pill, he would definitely exchange it for the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame. But exchanging for a piece of news is impossible.

As Xiao Yan's words fell, the entire Thatched Cottage fell silent once again, with only the sounds of Xiao Yixian pouring tea and Xiao Yan drinking tea.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King had been completely misled by Xiao Yan, having silently accepted in his heart that Xiao Yan was actually on equal footing with him. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so quiet right now.

Xiao Yan took a sip of medicinal tea, set down the teacup with a snap, and said with a smile: "Lion King, as an Alchemist, I am very eager for the Strange Flame, and Lion King, you are a Demon Beast eager for the Transformation Pill—I can understand your feelings. I have a proposal; I wonder if the Lion King is willing to hear it."

Xiao Yan's words could truly be described as Water Without Leak, leaving Xiao Yixian momentarily unsure which was the real Xiao Yan—the one from the past half month or this one now.

"What proposal?"

Xiao Yan smiled inwardly, knowing that the time had truly come for him to turn the tables.

"Before stating this proposal, I am very curious. Logically speaking, Lion King, you are a fire-attribute Demon Beast, and your Cultivation Realm has even reached Sixth Rank. Why don't you Refining the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame yourself?"

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, the Amethyst Winged Lion King furrowed his brow slightly and did not answer Xiao Yan's question.

But at this point, whether he answered or not was no longer important, because sometimes not answering is already an answer.

"I see, no wonder you only offered to provide me with the location. I'm afraid that due to certain reasons, even the Sixth Rank Amethyst Winged Lion King cannot Refining the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame." Xiao Yan understood in his heart. Whatever the reason, the answer was that the Amethyst Winged Lion King could not possess the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame.

Otherwise, after Refining the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame himself, he might even have a chance to complete the transformation step, and wouldn't need a Transformation Pill at all.

"I was being presumptuous." Xiao Yan's face carried sincere apology.

"Since the Lion King knows the whereabouts of the Strange Flame and needs Elixir, and I am an Alchemist who needs the Strange Flame, why not do this. Lion King, help me obtain the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame, and when I reach the rank of Seventh-Rank Alchemist in the future, I will definitely present you with a Transformation Pill with both hands." Righteous and solemn, Xiao Yan's eyes were as sincere as a child's.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King, hearing Xiao Yan's words, couldn't help but sneer. Did he think it was a fool! What a joke, the entire Jia Ma Empire doesn't even have a Seventh-Rank Alchemist!

"Boy, you're truly letting your imagination run wild. The most powerful Dantian Alchemist in your Jia Ma Empire, Gu He, is merely a Sixth-Rank Alchemist. You don't even know if you can become a Seventh-Rank Alchemist, yet you want to snatch a wolf with empty hands?"

Xiao Yan, after hearing this, was neither annoyed nor flustered, and said proudly: "Hmph, Gu He is merely a self-proclaimed Dantian Alchemist. A mere Sixth-Rank Alchemist dares to bear the name of Dantian Alchemist—it's simply laughable."

"I, Xiao Yan, am not yet eighteen in two months and am already a Fourth-Rank Alchemist. If I can obtain a Strange Flame, at most five years, at least three, I will surely become a Seventh-Rank Alchemist."

"Three to five years, for the Lion King with a long lifespan, is nothing more than a nap."

Xiao Yan's face was full of arrogance, and this confidence was not feigned. Xiao Yan had been wrapped in the halo of genius since childhood, and this arrogance had accumulated over the years. Even the Soul Palace's Soul Path he dared to venture into, and facing Hun Xu Zi he dared to bargain, ultimately completing the Soul Path challenge and obtaining the Swallowing Flame sub-flame.

Facing Nalan Yanran coming to break off the engagement, he defeated her with a single punch—confidence comes from strength and experience!

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was actually intimidated by Xiao Yan! After all, what Xiao Yan said did indeed have some truth to it. Not to mention Xiao Yan, if Gu He could obtain a Strange Flame, he might also quickly reach the rank of Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

Seeing the Amethyst Winged Lion King fall silent again, Xiao Yan said with a slight smile: "Meeting is destiny. This is not just my fate, but also the Lion King's. The relationship between humans and Demon Beasts is not harmonious; I think the Lion King doesn't have many opportunities to obtain a Transformation Pill."

Demon Beasts have very strong bodies, but very weak Spiritual Souls, so it is extremely difficult for Demon Beasts to become Alchemists.

"I can tell you where the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame is, but you need to give me a Transformation Pill within five years."

Hearing the Amethyst Winged Lion King's words, Xiao Yan's mouth was about to split from smiling!

Although in the end it was still using a Transformation Pill to exchange for the news of the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame, in reality, Xiao Yan had essentially gotten it for free!

Xiao Yan had mastered the concept of "financing," using nothing but his mouth to freeload others' resources.

Five years—who knows what the situation will be in five years!

When Alchemists ask powerhouses to act, they often verbally promise Elixir first, and only pay after the matter is done. But this requires the Alchemist to truly have the ability to refine it for others to believe you.

Right now, Xiao Yan doesn't have the ability to refine, using his future ability to refine as a Transaction.

Even Hun Tian Di would give Xiao Yan a thumbs up upon hearing this.

Xiao Yixian, who had been listening on the side, was completely dizzy. The Amethyst Winged Lion King had originally come in a rage to settle accounts with Xiao Yan, so how did he end up, confused and muddled, giving Xiao Yan the location of the Strange Flame? And getting nothing in return???

But both Xiao Yixian and the Amethyst Winged Lion King felt there was nothing wrong with it.

Xiao Yan slowly stood up, extended his hand, and said: "Pleasure doing business."

"Now, Lion King, can you tell me why you didn't Refining the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame yourself?"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King, not yet realizing he had been tricked, answered in a deep voice: "Because the Ten Thousand Beast Spiritual Flame is in the Shou Zhong."

"Shou Zhong? A graveyard for Demon Beasts?" Xiao Yan was hearing for the first time that there was a place called Shou Zhong in the Mo Shou Shan Mai.

Unexpectedly, the Amethyst Winged Lion King actually shook his head. Even mentioning that place made the Sixth Rank Demon Beast Amethyst Winged Lion King's face turn gloomy.

"That is a Battlefield, a Battlefield where Demon Beasts and humans once fought to the death."

(End of this chapter)