
In one of the mountains at the eastern border of the Magic Beast Mountain Range.
Standing at the top of the mountain, Xiao Yan raised his head and watched as Blue Eagle swirled in the sky. He waved to the white-clothed woman gracefully standing on the back of the eagle and shouted with a smile, "Evenly Doctor, we will part here. We'll meet again if we're destined. "
"Be careful, Xiao Yan!"
The Fairy Doctor lowered her head and looked at the young man on the mountain with a smile. The smile contained some sadness but after he waved his hand, he did not linger. He aimed at the Blue Eagle and adjusted his body before flying towards the western sky amidst a clear eagle cry.
Standing at the top of the mountain, Xiao Yan's gaze continued to send out that faint blue shadow until it disappeared into the horizon. After that, he took a gradual breath. After this farewell, it was hard to tell how long they would have to wait before they met again. Moreover, when they met again, perhaps everything between them had changed drastically.
Xiao Yan's face was a little lonely. However, a moment later, Xiao Yan shook his head and left his mind.
Xiao Yan stood at the peak for a long time, waiting for his emotions to calm down before he turned around and walked towards the base of the mountain with the great Heavy Xuan Ruler on his back.
The place where Xiao Yan was currently at was not within the boundaries of Qingshan City. After all, these small towns were not uncommon near the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
The city that was currently located closest to Xiao Yan was a large city located in the eastern province of the Jia Ma Empire. Its size was much grander compared to Wu Tan City. If one were to discuss his military strength, this city was among the strongest when compared to all the major cities within the Jia Ma Empire.
Xiao Yan was currently planning to rush into Black Rock City. This was because only large-sized cities would be allocated the Flying Transport Fleet by the empire for commoners to use. After all, the Anger of the Magical Beast Mountain and the eastern border were too far apart. If Xiao Yan were to walk, he might need at least four to five months. However, the current Xiao Yan did not have time to waste. Thus, he had to head to Black Rock City to take one of the Flying Transport Armaments towards the imperial border.
Of course, Xiao Yan could also directly use the Purple Cloud Wings to fly there. However, even with his recent promotion to the Dou Shi level, it was a little impossible for him to pass over half of the Jia Ma Empire.
Moreover, it would be too easy for people to notice if he used the Purple Cloud Wings to fly. With the Ma Ma Empire being so vast, there were many strong people hiding within it; he did not want to get into unnecessary trouble. The reason for avoiding trouble is that it takes too much time. As he said before, the thing he needed the most was time.
After descending from the peak, Xiao Yan arrived at a small town. He rested for a while before renting the fastest carriage available and at the fastest speed, rushed towards Black Rock City without stopping.
Although the city was closest to Black Rock City, the horse carriage spent most of the afternoon before Xiao Yan could vaguely see the outline of the city.
Standing on the horse carriage, Xiao Yan watched the large city that reflected a faint reddish light under the setting sun and sighed softly.
As the horse carriage got closer, Xiao Yan realized that the enormous city wall was actually built from many neatly arranged Black Rock blocks. According to the old driver of the horse carriage, the city wall had resisted the massive attack of the combined strength of two Dou Wang without trembling. From this, it could be understood just how powerful the wall's defense was.
After paying the tax for the horse carriage at the city gate, the carriage made it in. The horse-drawn carriage passed through a dark tunnel through the city walls. A moment later, Xiao Yan's gaze opened and was clear while the noisy sounds of people's voices flowed into Xiao Yan's ears from all directions. Being unprepared, Xiao Yan's head slightly swelled up.
Xiao Yan's head was slightly dizzy as he walked out of the carriage under the old man's smiling gaze. He paid his fare and saw the horse carriage scattering as it departed. Standing blankly on the street, Xiao Yan scanned the surrounding crowd. After getting used to the tranquility of the valley, Xiao Yan suddenly discovered that he did not know what to do.
"First, find a place to spend the night. I am not sure if this Black Rock City has an Alchemist Association. If anything, it would be best to go and take the test and see if you can reach level two. " Yao Lao's voice suddenly sounded in Xiao Yan's heart.
"Go to the Alchemist Association?" Xiao Yan was speechless as he asked in a stunned voice, "Doesn't that mean I will reveal my identity as an alchemist?"
"…" Hearing this Yao Lao was slightly speechless. After quite some time, he said with an attitude that showed he did not know whether to laugh or cry, "I never told you to hide your identity as an alchemist, right? You're the one trying to hide. I know that you like not to stand out, but you should know that the most frightening thing of an alchemist is not only that they can make medicinal pills. Instead, they own and create a very large network. After all, there were many strong people who needed medicinal pills. When they needed this pill, they needed to obtain an alchemist to help them. Once strong people were indebted to alchemists, wouldn't these strong people be the best fighters when alchemists encountered trouble in the future? "
"There was a time when someone came to take revenge on me. The other side has Dou Zhong, three Dou Huangs and five Dou Wang Do you want to know what happens next? " Yao Lao said with a smile as he suddenly stopped at this moment.
With the most important part cut off, Xiao Yan could only shake his head helplessly and ask, "What happened next?"
"I then used spiritual communication. Uh, this is something you'll know in the future. What happened next Three Dou Zhong, Eight Dou Huang, Twelve Dou Wang and Eighteen Dou Ling along with the others that I cannot remember coming. The result, I'm sure, you should be able to imagine it. " Yao Lao, who was full of smiles, replied.
"Ah. So, there is no harm if you occasionally reveal your identity as an alchemist. "
"It seems like there's logic in it. Tomorrow, I will go to the Alchemist Association to test if I can be promoted to a tier two alchemist. "
Xiao Yan was still a little dazzled as he scratched his head. However, he immediately nodded his head and accepted it. Xiao Yan was not the type to beg for help, so if he had the chance to let a strong person owe him a favor, he would naturally take that chance. If there was no such opportunity, it was not something to worry about.
"Ah, in addition, if you have time, go and see the auction house here. If there is a rank three Monster Core, try your best to buy it. " Yao Lao voiced his thoughts once again, "Although we haven't found any type of Heavenly Flame yet, we still have to make all the preparatory steps. If not, if you are lucky to find it, you may have to leave a very rare opportunity to consume it. "
"Three-ranked Monster Core? It was the last ingredient needed to refine ‘Blood Lotus Pill, right? " Xiao Yan asked as he slowly walked down the street. His gaze randomly swept over the surrounding shops.
"Yes. If you want to swallow the Heavenly Flame, you will need the help of at least three indispensable things. ‘Blood Lotus Pill’ is one of them. "
"’Pil Blood Lotus’ is an important thing that allows you to make close contact with Heavenly Fire. Without his protection, even a Dou Huang would not dare to come into contact with ‘Heavenly Fire, let alone a small Dou Shi like you. "
"’Cold Fountain Ice Spirit’. If ‘Pil Blood Lotus’ is meant to protect the outside of your body, then this ‘Soul Ice’ Cold Fountain is meant to protect the inside of your body. It can protect you from the destructive temperature of ‘Heavenly Fire’ as you purify it, preventing you from burning until there is nothing left. "
"The last item is known as the Soul of Acceptance. This thing can create a special space in your body that is used to store Heavenly Fire. After all, if you have not fully purified the flame, this type of destructive ability of the Heavenly Flame will burn everything, including your vortex and body, except this kind of space of nothingness.
"However, Soul Acceptance is very rare. I heard that it also has some connection with the storage ring. Soul Acceptance can only be found in the middle of the highest grade Storage Stone that made the Storage Ring. You need to know that the highest grade Storage Stone is an important raw material in the smelting of high-grade storage rings, so its rarity can be imagined. The presence of Soul Reception in the high-grade Reception Stone was not very high. Ah now you should know the extent of the rarity of Soul Acceptance. "
Xiao Yan opened his mouth, his face lifeless. A moment later, he bitterly laughed and shook his head, "Cold Fountain Ice Spirit and Soul Acceptance are two things I have never heard of. Where do you want me to go to look for it? "
"You don't have to worry too much about the Soul of Acceptance. Back then, when I was searching for the Heavenly Flame, I coincidentally prepared a little extra. Therefore, your only flaws are the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain and the rank three Monster Core. " Yao Lao replied with a smile.
"Where can I find the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain?" Xiao Yan asked while laughing out loud.
"A very cold place or a very hot place" Yao Lao replied with a smile.
"It's also in a very hot place? Things get turned upside down when pushed to the extreme? " Xiao Yan blinked his eyes and asked in a surprised voice.
Precisely this theory. Yao Lao nodded his head. He then continued with a smile, "Of course, if you are lucky enough, you might be able to get it from the hands of someone else or the auction house. But I don't think the chances are very good. After all, as long as one had a decent bit of knowledge, they would know that it was extremely rare. Usually, they would not easily take it out. "
"If we fail to prepare for all this but luckily we meet with ‘Api Heavenly’, what should we do?" Xiao Yan rolled his eyes as he asked.
"Then we run. Ignore opportunities, no matter how hard it is to get them. Without these three important things, you will die if you touch ‘Heavenly Fire’! " Yao Lao said softly without the slightest hesitation in his voice.
"Is there no substitute?" Xiao Yan asked in a dissatisfied voice.
"There was. However, these three things were chosen by me as the most suitable supporting items when refining ‘Heavenly Fire’ after countless experiments. Frankly speaking, if you say that you have a preparation method that will greatly increase the chances of success in refining ‘Heavenly Fire’, many alchemists will spend a staggering amount to obtain it! " Yao Lao's voice contained a hint of pride. It seemed that these three items really involved a lot of effort on his part.
Shaking his head as he smiled bitterly, Xiao Yan's footsteps stopped outside the spacious and luxurious hotel. He sighed, "Alright, I will try my best to obtain the rank three Monster Core and Ice Spirit Cold Fountain. However, whether I can get them is something I am not sure about. "
"Now, we have to go and rest for tonight. After visiting the Alchemist Association tomorrow, we should go and stop by the auction house. Hopefully we are not disappointed. "