Chapter 275: Alchemy at the Black Emperor Sect Auction
This scene surprised and excited the students who were about to enter the inner courtyard. It was the first time for many of them to see a magical beast like the Rayquaza.
Although Rayquaza behaved like a docile pet around Xiao Ling and always obeyed his orders, in the past days of Canaan Academy, it was an out-and-out troublemaker. Like Zi Yan, as a magical beast, it liked to make trouble in the inner courtyard and tease the students when it was young. That was its specialty.
Vice Dean Hu Qian looked at the direction where Xiao Ling and the others were leaving, with a kind smile on his face, and shook his head gently, as if he was impressed by the vitality and drive of the younger generation. Then, he retracted his gaze, turned around and continued his work, with full expectations and confidence in the future of these young people.
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Xiao Ling returned to his long-missed courtyard and found that it was still spotless, and it was obvious that someone had been taking good care of it. This careful care made him feel a little warm.
As soon as Xiao Yan returned to the inner courtyard, he hurriedly said goodbye to them. He had to go to see his teacher, Elder Huo. Xiao Ling just smiled at Xiao Yan's eagerness and didn't say much. He understood Xiao Yan's feelings and believed that Elder Huo would be very happy to see his disciple back.
Afterwards, Xiao Ling turned to Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan and Qing Lin and said, "You are tired too, go and take a rest first." There was a hint of concern in his voice. Although the journey was nothing to strong people like them, the long flight would indeed make people feel a little tired.
After staying in the courtyard for a while, Xiao Ling went straight to the office of the great elder Su Qian. After all, since he had returned to Canaan College, it was a courtesy and necessity to report his whereabouts and experiences to this respected elder.
After a while, he arrived at the door of Su Qian's office. Xiao Ling gently pushed the door open, walked into the room, and saw the elder whom he had not seen for a long time.
Su Qian was busy processing documents, but when he saw Xiao Ling, he immediately put down his work and smiled kindly: "Haha, Xiao Ling, you are finally back."
He looked at Xiao Ling and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "It seems that you have gained a lot from this trip, and your cultivation seems to have improved a lot."
Xiao Ling smiled and nodded, with a hint of humility in his tone: "Haha, it's just luck, I encountered some opportunities outside by chance."
The two then chatted leisurely for a while, and the atmosphere in the office was warm and harmonious.
At this moment, Su Qian suddenly broke the relaxed atmosphere with a smile, and there was a hint of excitement in his words: "You came back at the right time this time. I heard that there was news from the Black Horn Region that the Black Emperor Sect is about to hold an auction. You might as well go and participate. As far as I know, they have a Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva at the auction this time. It is something related to the Fighting Saint. I think you should be interested."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a hint of surprise: "This is beyond my expectation. The auction of the Black Emperor Sect will be held at this time. I remember that the auction of the Black Emperor Sect was not originally scheduled at this time. Is there any special reason?"
Su Qian gently stroked his beard, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was recalling something interesting. His voice was a little relaxed: "Speaking of which, more than half a year ago, the Great Elder Fang Yan of the Demon Flame Valley practiced in seclusion and unexpectedly broke through to the Dou Zong realm in one fell swoop. This is big news, which has made the power of the Demon Flame Valley even more powerful. In addition, the old demon who had been in seclusion for many years has also become active in the Black Horn Region recently. I don't know what the reason is."
He paused, as if enjoying the tranquility of the moment, and then continued, "That old demon, I don't know where he heard the news that the Black Emperor Sect had the Bodhi Body Saliva. Relying on his own increased strength and the addition of another Dou Zong to the Demon Flame Valley, he swaggered to the Black Emperor Sect and wanted to exchange his strength for the treasure. However, things didn't seem as simple as he thought, and the two sides did not have a pleasant conversation."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows when he heard this. He was a little surprised by the news. He still remembered that Fang Yan. He didn't expect that he had already reached the Dou Zong level. It seemed that he had taken his own Unbreakable Zong Pill and his cultivation level had broken through to the Dou Zong level.
As for why the old demon has become active again, it is probably because his lifespan has increased and he no longer has the urgency to retreat and break through.
Su Qian looked at Xiao Ling's somewhat surprised expression, and seemed satisfied with his surprise. This kid had a calm personality since he was a child, and it was rare to see him like this.
He continued, "In the end, no one knows what agreement the two sides reached, but the Black Emperor Sect actually decided to publicly auction the Bodhi Transformation Saliva at an auction, which surprised many people. After all, this kind of treasure can't be auctioned casually."
Xiao Ling nodded. He knew there must be a lot of stories behind this, but he was more concerned about how many people's attention this auction would attract and how many powerful people would rush to the Black Horn Region for the Bodhi Body Saliva.
"It seems like this auction will be very lively." Xiao Ling's lips curled up into an expectant smile. He had already begun to imagine the scene of those fighting for the treasure until they were bloody.
Xiao Ling knew that the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva was of great value and it was related to his entire plan. He was worried that his every move might trigger an unpredictable chain reaction like a butterfly flapping its wings, affecting whether the Black Emperor Sect could successfully obtain the precious Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. Therefore, he had been sitting still and patiently waiting for the right opportunity.
Originally, Xiao Ling returned to the Black Horn Region this time with the intention of going directly to the Black Emperor Sect to obtain the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, because he estimated that there were still more than two years before the Black Emperor Sect's originally planned auction, and the treasure should have fallen into the hands of the Black Emperor Sect. In this way, a direct transaction could avoid a lot of trouble.
But now, since the Black Emperor Sect has decided to hold the auction in advance, Xiao Ling also intends to adjust his plan. Since the Black Emperor Sect has released the news of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, this auction will definitely attract the attention of many powerful people, and many Dou Zong-level masters will definitely come here.
At that time, the scene will definitely be very lively, and there will inevitably be a fight between dragons and tigers. Xiao Ling secretly calculated in his heart that this might be a good opportunity for him to collect Dou Zong's body and soul.
After chatting with Su Qian for a few words, Xiao Ling stood up and said goodbye, left Su Qian's office, and returned to his own courtyard. His steps were relaxed, but his mind had already flown to the upcoming Black Emperor Sect auction.
Xiao Ling planned to use the time before the auction to refine a few seventh-grade pills. He wanted to thoroughly digest and integrate the knowledge of alchemy in his mind to improve his alchemy skills.
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After a few days,
The inner courtyard of Canaan College suddenly became a little unusual.
“Boom…”
The originally clear sky seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, and dark clouds quickly gathered, covering the sky and the sun. Thunder rolled in the clouds, like the roar of an ancient beast, shaking the air in the entire inner courtyard. The sunlight was swallowed up, and the sky quickly darkened, as if it had entered dusk early.
In a corner of the elders' residence area, above Xiao Ling's courtyard, the clouds were particularly thick and the thunder was the most intensive. Lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating every corner of the courtyard and reflecting Xiao Ling's somewhat excited expression.
"Dan Lei."
In the sky, thunderclouds gathered like rolling ink, and thunder roared, as if the war drums of the gods were beating in the clouds. Elder Huo stood in his courtyard, looking up at this spectacular celestial phenomenon, with a solemn expression on his face, but his eyes flashed with excitement that was difficult to conceal.
"This thundercloud phenomenon is a sign that Xiao Ling is refining a seventh-grade elixir." Elder Huo muttered to himself, his voice trembling. He knew that this not only meant that a seventh-grade elixir had been successfully refined, but also that Xiao Ling had entered the high-level realm of alchemists.
Elder Huo stroked his gray beard and smiled with satisfaction. "It is my honor to meet Dan Lei in my lifetime." He said with emotion, and his admiration for Xiao Ling was self-evident.
After breaking through Dou Zong, Elder Huo successfully advanced to the sixth-grade alchemist under Xiao Ling's guidance. But he also knew that his talent and opportunity had reached their limits, and it would be almost impossible to make further progress unless he had a great opportunity.
Next to Elder Huo, Xiao Yan also looked up at the thunderclouds in the sky, his heart filled with yearning and fighting spirit. He unconsciously clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination, as if he was swearing to the thunderclouds in the sky that he would reach that realm one day.
Elder Huo noticed Xiao Yan's mood change. He turned around, smiled and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, "My dear disciple, don't be envious. I believe that with your talent and hard work, you will be able to reach or even surpass Xiao Ling's current level in the future." Xiao Yan turned around and looked at Elder Huo with a firm gaze, "Master, I will. I will definitely work hard and live up to your expectations."
Elder Huo's eyes flashed with relief. He knew that his apprentice, though young, had an unyielding will and unlimited potential. He believed that as long as he was given enough time and guidance, Xiao Yan would become a rising star in the alchemy world.
"Tsk!!!"
At this moment, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant sword, and a silver-white lightning bolt suddenly shot out from the cracks in the clouds like the angry finger of a god, illuminating the entire inner courtyard of Canaan College. The dazzling light was so bright that it was impossible to look directly at it even in the daytime, and the sky and the earth were illuminated.
"Whizzing!"
Under the nervous and expectant gazes of the students and elders in the inner courtyard, a golden figure shot up into the sky like an arrow from a bow. The figure was particularly eye-catching in the air, and took the initiative to meet the lightning column that was about to fall.
"boom!!!"
With a loud bang, the lightning column exploded the moment it touched the puppet, turning into countless tiny lightning bolts that bloomed in the air like fireworks, and then quickly dissipated without leaving a trace. This scene was like a carefully choreographed fireworks show, short and shocking.
“Boom boom….
The thunderclouds in the sky seemed to be angered by this action. They rolled and roared, and even thicker silver thunder pythons emerged from the clouds. They had only one target, which was the Zongji Pill that had just been successfully refined.
"Bang, bang, bang.
Under Xiao Ling's precise control, the golden Sky Demon Puppet was like a god of war, with fist shadows as dense as a rainstorm, and each punch accurately hit the Thunder Python that fell from the sky. The moment the Thunder Python came into contact with the fist shadow, it made a deafening explosion and turned into countless tiny lightning flashes, blooming in the air like fireworks, brilliant but short-lived.
“Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh….
In the shocked eyes of the crowd, the figure of the Sky Demon Puppet rushed directly into the thunder in the sky like a golden lightning. Its figure was looming in the thundercloud, as if it was fighting with the sky and the thunder.
The demon puppet rushed into the thundercloud and was instantly surrounded by thunder from all directions. The entire sky turned into a silver sea of thunder. In the sea of thunder, the demon puppet looked extremely small, but it was like a solid reef. No matter how the thunder hit it, it still stood firm.
"Zizzizi..."
Under the constant bombardment and tempering of the sea of thunder, a few dark gold lines gradually appeared on the body of the Heavenly Demon Puppet. Although its momentum did not change much, it could be felt that it had improved a little. This demon puppet was originally carefully refined by Xiao Ling, and now under the baptism of the sea of thunder, it looked even more extraordinary.
After more than half an hour of bombardment, the thunderclouds in the sky finally slowly dissipated, heralding the end of this Dan Lei. As the thunderclouds dissipated, the sense of oppression that enveloped the entire Canaan Academy finally dissipated.
"call--"
When the warm sunlight shone down again, many people couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, as if they had just experienced a great battle.
"Whizzing!"
The Sky Demon Puppet followed and fell from the sky, landing beside Xiao Ling with an expressionless face. Although the color of the demon puppet at this time did not change much compared to before, there were several dark gold lines on its body, and the aura it exuded also improved a little, reaching the peak level of a one-star Dou Zun.
"Not bad!"
Seeing this, Xiao Ling nodded in satisfaction and muttered to himself, "Although the effect is not very significant, it has also improved. It seems that if you want to improve the strength of the Dou Zun-level puppet, you still have to absorb the pill thunder attracted by the eighth-grade pill to have a significant effect."
"Whoosh!"
Xiao Ling raised his right hand and waved it, collecting the Zong Ji Dan that he had just refined. Then he took out another batch of medicinal materials, put them into the Lingcui Ding, and began to refine them.
This Zongji Pill was prepared by Xiao Ling for himself and Xiao Yixian. Now that both of them have reached Dou Zong, they can use the medicinal power of Zongji Pill to help themselves improve their cultivation by one star in the Dou Zong realm.
However, one Zong Ji Dan was naturally not enough for two people to take, so Xiao Ling first gave this Zong Ji Dan to Xiao Yixiang to take, and then spent another two days refining a second Zong Ji Dan for his own use.
Under the baptism of the second pill thunder, the Heavenly Demon Puppet seemed to have undergone a gorgeous transformation. Its exterior color changed from the original dark gold to a darker color, as if it had been given new life. The power of thunder and lightning flowed through every inch of its metal skin, allowing it to stand firmly on the threshold of a two-star Dou Zun.
After taking the Zongji Pill, Xiao Yixian did not disappoint. Her strength improved by leaps and bounds, and she was promoted to a five-star Dou Zong. Moreover, her progress did not stop there. According to her, she had reached the peak state of a five-star Dou Zong, and was only one step away from breaking through to a six-star Dou Zong.
Elder Huo and Su Qian saw the changes in Little Medical Fairy and felt eager. They found Xiao Ling and asked him about the situation of Zongji Pill. They also wanted to ask Xiao Ling to help them refine a Zongji Pill.
Xiao Ling naturally agreed to all the elders who had helped him before he grew up. Not only did he agree to their requests, he also promised to give each of them a Zongji Pill. For Xiao Ling, who had the Palm of Heaven Bottle, matters related to medicinal materials were never a problem, and this amount of expenditure was just a drop in the bucket.
Moreover, Xiao Ling also planned to refine a Zong Ji Dan, and then ask someone to send it to the outer courtyard so that Vice Dean Hu Qian could also experience the effect of the Zong Ji Dan.
So in the next half month, a feast of Dan Lei would be staged in the sky of the inner courtyard of Canaan College every two or three days. The students were surprised at first, but later they got used to it and even began to look forward to the arrival of Dan Lei every time. They became a unique landscape in the college.
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Half a month passed quietly, and Xiao Ling put almost all his energy into the practice of refining the seventh-grade elixir. His soul power had already reached the spiritual realm, and with the medicine refining memory of the Turtle Spirit Master, he only failed once in the past half month.
Xiao Ling was quite satisfied with this achievement. Now, he had mastered the skills of refining seventh-grade elixirs. With this foundation, he was full of confidence in challenging the higher-level eighth-grade elixirs.
During this period, Xiao Ling's alchemy skills were perfect and fruitful. He refined a total of five Zongji pills and two Ziling Xinhun pills. He did not keep all these precious pills for himself.
First, he gave a Zongji Pill to Xiao Yixian to help her improve her strength. Xiao Ling planned to take the other one himself to enhance his cultivation. He generously distributed the remaining three to Elder Su Qian, Elder Huo, and Vice Dean Hu Qian. These pills helped them improve their Dou Zong realm by one star each, greatly increasing their strength.
As for the two Purple Soul Pills, Xiao Ling gave them to Zi Yan and Xiao Yixian respectively. Because these two women had been diligently practicing the "Tai Yi Soul Art" and "Da Yan Art" taught by Xiao Ling, their soul realm had already reached the peak of the mortal realm.
After taking the Purple Spirit Heart and Soul Pill, their soul realm was like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, and they leapt to the spiritual realm of soul, which was undoubtedly a qualitative leap.
(End of this chapter)