Chapter 14: Twists and Turns of the Peaks

Li Xuan planted the Starfire Vine into a Flower Pot, then moved the Flower Pot to the backyard; although the Starfire Vine is fire‑element, it likes shade, so a cool, shady spot is best for its growth.

However, Immortal Grade spiritual plants cannot generate soul rings, and Li Xuan also worried that Heavenly Material Earth Treasure could not generate soul rings, so he hesitated, and planted a few other rare‑quality plants as well.

After settling the Starfire Vine and those plants, Li Xuan returned to his Mao Cao Wu.

By then it was already late, Li Xuan had been exhausted all day, utterly spent, and lying on the bed he didn't even want to move his fingers.

After resting a while, Li Xuan opened the System Mall; he hadn't eaten today's breakfast or dinner yet.

These past days, to finish germinating all the Seeds as quickly as possible, Li Xuan started work every morning and was busy until evening, eating a simple Boxed Meal.

【System Mall】

【One Meat Two Vegetables Boxed Meal*1……1 point】

【Wa Hehe Mineral Water*1……1 point】

【Dark Eye external soul bone*1……10000000 points】

【Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill (special price)…15 points (original price 70000 points)】

When Li Xuan's gaze fell on the name of the last Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill, his eyes stopped.

The name of this pill gave Li Xuan a very mysterious feeling.

He always felt this thing might be related to the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum.

Hesitating a moment, Li Xuan directly exchanged the Boxed Meal, water, and the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill.

Once Li Xuan confirmed, a palm‑sized wooden box appeared in his hand.

Before the box was opened, a faint fresh fragrance drifted out of it and into Li Xuan's nose.

Li Xuan suddenly felt his mood extremely relaxed and his mind unusually clear; the feeling was simply too pleasant.

Li Xuan came to his senses and then checked the attributes of the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill.

【Item: Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill】

【Grade: Sixth Grade】

【Effect: Calm the mind, can increase the chance of breaking through Title Douluo, and can also cure flame poison】

"System, can this thing be used together with the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum to neutralize the Burning Heart Divine Flame of the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum?" Li Xuan hesitated a moment, then said to the System.

Li Xuan also thought this pill arrived at a perfect time, likely a reward from the System.

【The Host's thought is correct; this System, being a 'just alive' system, will within its permissions strive for the greatest benefit for the Host】

【Note: This System has already influenced the world's direction; please the Host grow quickly】

Originally Li Xuan was very happy, but after hearing the System's note, his mood vanished instantly.

Originally the Douluo Continent's combat power system wasn't very high; after all, hidden weapons could dominate here.

Yet the System's note gave Li Xuan a chill down his spine.

This world is no longer the one Li Xuan knows, meaning the world will become fraught with danger, and death could come at any moment.

"System, so the combat power of this world has increased?" Li Xuan asked the System.

【Douluo World's specific change direction unknown; please the Host stay vigilant】

Seeing the System's prompt, Li Xuan thought for a while but could not figure it out; after all, useful information was scarce, and he was now in the Flower Sea with no contact to the outside, let alone knowing what changes had occurred in this world.

However, Li Xuan understood one thing: he must quickly improve his strength and become stronger, for only then can he face the altered world head‑on.

After all, when troops come you block them, when water comes you dam it, when earth comes you cover it; strengthening oneself is the solution to all problems. Li Xuan pondered briefly, then picked up the Boxed Meal and began eating.

After all, people are iron and meals are steel; Li Xuan kept toiling all day and was already starving badly.

Soon, a Boxed Meal and a bottle of water entered Li Xuan's stomach.

After eating and drinking his fill, Li Xuan opened the Void Pearl and took out the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum.

As an Immortal Grade spiritual plant, the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum, when ingested, not only has a chance to grant the Burning Heart Divine Flame but also performs a meridian‑cleansing, marrow‑stripping treatment on Li Xuan's body, strengthening the flesh and enhancing innate talent.

Moreover, the earlier an Immortal Grade spiritual plant is taken, the greater its effect on a soul master's body.

Looking at the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum in his hand, Li Xuan felt a bit scared; after all, a slip could easily roast him.

Nevertheless, Li Xuan gritted his teeth, placed the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill under his tongue, opened his mouth and swallowed the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum.

As the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum went down, Li Xuan felt as if a red‑hot piece of charcoal were in his mouth, an intense scorching filling his entire oral cavity.

Subconsciously Li Xuan wanted to spit it out, but the moment before he could, he covered his mouth with his hand.

Suddenly Li Xuan's resolve hardened, and with a forceful motion he swallowed the Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum into his stomach.

The scorching Burning Heart Golden Chrysanthemum sliced through his esophagus into his stomach.

The next second, a violent high temperature burst from Li Xuan's abdomen.

"Ah!"

Li Xuan looked skyward and roared; a Burning Heart Divine Flame spewed from his mouth.

Immediately, every pore on Li Xuan's body simultaneously emitted the Burning Heart Divine Flame; he seemed like a fire god descending, his whole body enveloped in golden‑red flames, and in an instant his coarse cloth garment was burned clean.

The scorching high temperature was wildly searing every inch of Li Xuan's skin, meridians, muscles, bones, and organs…

The intense pain twisted Li Xuan's face and made his whole body tremble.

At that moment, Li Xuan swallowed the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill that had been under his tongue into his stomach.

After entering his stomach, the Ice Heart Cloud Dream Pill transformed into a cool, gentle energy that dispersed throughout Li Xuan's body, shielding his organs and brain.

Though the brief coolness gave Li Xuan immense comfort, it lasted only an instant before the scorching heat enveloped him again.

Li Xuan endured the searing heat, sitting cross‑legged, desperately trying to have his soul power absorb and fuse with the fire inside his body.

Suddenly, a teal light flashed across Li Xuan's body surface, intermingling with the golden‑red Burning Heart Divine Flame, protecting his body.

As Li Xuan's soul power continued to circulate, a teal light suddenly emanated from beneath him.

The light formed a medium‑sized light array around Li Xuan's body, where the teal light rose, coalescing in the air into a teal lotus illusion.

With the lotus illusion, Li Xuan felt the surrounding temperature drop a bit, and his facial expression relaxed slightly.

Immediately after, the Lotus Void Shadow slowly closed, enveloping Li Xuan within it.

At this moment, the scene was as if the Lotus Void Shadow were a furnace cauldron, the Burning Heart Divine Flame alchemizing, and Li Xuan was the Alchemy Pill inside the cauldron.

Time passed second by second.

Three hours later, Li Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, and the pupils that had been as black as ink turned pure gold! The Lotus Void Shadow instantly transformed into soul power and dissipated into the air, and the Burning Heart Divine Flame was also re‑absorbed by Li Xuan, returning to his body…

Li Xuan suddenly shivered, then tilted his head and fell flat onto the ground.

Everyone, happy weekend. I slept in, just got up and started typing, only just finished, so this post is a bit late, sorry (End of chapter).