Chapter 316: The Promise with the People of Yin Valley
"Miss Xian'er, you are right. The pill we want to refine does require the use of strange fire." Ning Yuxi nodded, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.
“What we in Yin Valley need to refine is a seventh-grade high-level elixir called Lingyuan Fuheng Pill. The refining method of this elixir is very special and requires the use of strange fire. Few people can meet the prerequisites for refining.
"Strange fires are rare to begin with, and even rarer still are alchemists who can tame them. Even in the Dan Tower, where most of the alchemists in Zhongzhou gather, no one can tame strange fires. The Yaochen Yaozun who once tamed the Bone Spirit Cold Fire has long since disappeared from Zhongzhou. It is rumored that he has passed away."
"Now, only Valley Master Tang Zhen of Burning Flame Valley has subdued the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire that was passed down from the ancestors of Burning Flame Valley. If we invite two seventh-grade alchemists to cooperate with Valley Master Tang Zhen, we will be able to refine the Spirit Source Restoring Balance Pill. This is my plan this time. We cannot invite other alchemists who have subdued strange fires in Yin Valley."
After hearing Ning Yuxi's words, Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin exchanged glances at the same time, and then their expressions became a little strange, as if they suddenly realized something new.
Over the years, they have seen the Bone Spirit Cold Fire in Yao Chen's hands, the Fallen Heart Flame subdued by Yao Tianhuo, and Xiao Ling's more than one Strange Fire. Moreover, Xiao Yixian is likely to have her own Netherworld Poison Fire soon.
Although Yao Chen and the others always emphasized the rarity of the strange fire, they did not seem to truly realize its preciousness. Ning Yuxi's words made them truly feel for the first time how precious the strange fire was.
Ning Yuxi noticed the puzzled expressions of Xiao Yixian and Qinglin, and her expression also became a little strange. She asked curiously: "Qinglin, Xiao Yixian, what's wrong with you? Is there something wrong with what I said?"
"According to your previous plan, if you invite Valley Master Tang Zhen and two seventh-grade alchemists, wouldn't that be very difficult?" Little Medical Fairy paused and then asked, "Are you in a hurry to refine the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill?"
Ning Yuxi was a little confused when she heard Little Medical Fairy's question, but she still answered honestly: "You are right, it will be a bit troublesome, but this is the best way at the moment. As for the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill, it is not urgent."
"Little Medical Fairy, are you asking this because you want to recommend someone you know? If you can really hire a seventh-grade alchemist, that would be a great help to me. I, Yin Gu, will definitely not treat you unfairly and will definitely reward you with something that satisfies you."
Little Medical Fairy nodded lightly and said in a relaxed tone: "You guessed right, I do know a seventh-grade alchemist, and he is not an ordinary seventh-grade alchemist. Not only is he highly skilled in alchemy, he also has mastered the strange fire. According to what you said, it should not be difficult for him to refine the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill alone."
Ning Yuxi opened her eyes wide in shock and asked in disbelief, "Is this true? Why haven't I heard of a seventh-grade alchemist with strange fire in Zhongzhou? With our intelligence network in Yin Valley, he should have known about it a long time ago."
"There is no benefit in me lying to you. He does have the strange fire. We are all from the Northwest Continent and have just arrived in Zhongzhou. It is not surprising that you don't know of his existence." The Little Medical Fairy smiled slightly, with some confidence in her tone.
Ning Yuxi was even more surprised when these words came out. Although she was slightly injured before, she could roughly judge the cultivation level of the two people.
Qing Lin, who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, had obviously just broken through to Dou Zong not long ago, and his aura was not very stable. However, the aura of the little medical fairy, who was in her twenties, was actually almost the same as his own.
This was quite surprising to Ning Yuxi. After all, she had spent a lot of resources from Yin Valley to reach the Five-Star Dou Zong level at such a young age. She originally thought that these two women were from some hidden sect and received resources and training to achieve such success.
I didn't expect that Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin were not only not core members of some hidden sect, but also came from a remote place like the Northwest Continent. How talented they must be.
What's even more outrageous now is that they actually have a close relationship with a seventh-grade alchemist who possesses a strange fire. It seems that geniuses always like to hang out with geniuses.
"Come, take a look at this." Without paying attention to the change in Ning Yuxi's expression, the Little Medical Fairy took out a Fire Condensation Pill from her ring and handed it to Ning Yuxi, then explained, "This was made by him personally, and it contains a trace of the power of the strange fire. Feel it and you will know if what I said is true."
Ning Yuxi took the pill, nodded, and then closed his eyes and began to sense it. As expected, he felt an unusually hot breath in this pill. The heat of this breath was definitely not comparable to that of ordinary flames. It was definitely a unique feature of strange fire.
"This is really the breath of strange fire!" Ning Yuxi opened her eyes, her eyes full of surprise and excitement, "I didn't expect you to know such an alchemist, this is such a coincidence!"
Little Medical Fairy smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her tone: "Yes, he is indeed an amazing alchemist. If you want, I can take you to see him and introduce him to you to see if he is willing to help you refine the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill in Yin Valley."
"As long as the reward you offer can satisfy the young master, I don't think he will refuse it." Qinglin stretched out her slender hand, gently tapped her chin, and added in a relaxed tone.
Ning Yuxi nodded gently, her tone revealing full confidence: "Don't worry, our Sound Valley has been passed down in Zhongzhou for so many years, and we will definitely give him a reward that will satisfy him. The valley is still very rich in heritage."
She said this, but her mind was turning quickly: "The young master that sister Qinglin mentioned should be the seventh-grade alchemist who possesses the strange fire. He should not be very old when he hears her address him. He has achieved so much at such a young age. Such an alchemy genius is not much inferior to that Cao family witch. I don't know where he comes from. If we can help him establish a good relationship with Yin Gu, it will definitely be a hundred benefits and no harm."
"In that case, let's not waste time here. Let's go. I'll take you to see him." Xiao Yixian smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "Qinglin, call Xiao Zi out. It's time for us to leave."
"Okay, Sister Xian'er." Qinglin nodded, then waved her hand gently, and a small purple snake slid out of her sleeve and fell to the ground. The small purple snake's body swelled rapidly, and it rubbed Qinglin's cheek affectionately with its big head.
Qinglin patted Xiao Zi's head gently, then turned over and rode on its back. Ning Yuxi and Xiao Yixian followed closely behind, easily jumping onto Xiao Zi's broad back.
When everything was ready, Xiao Zi spread its broad wings, flapped them suddenly, and took everyone into the air, soaring towards Tianbei City.
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After a flight on the Rayquaza, Xiao Ling and his companions quickly returned to Tianbei City.
As soon as he entered the city, Skyfire Venerable said goodbye to Xiao Ling, saying that he was going to collect some beast fire to practice the Fire Transformation Technique. Xiao Ling didn't say much and let him go.
This reminded Xiao Ling that he hadn't practiced the Transformation Fire yet. He had intended to practice it well during his retreat, but he was in a hurry to find the Netherworld Poison Fire Map because he had drawn it, so he delayed it. It seems that he has to find time to practice the Transformation Fire.
Afterwards, Xiao Ling took Zi Yan and walked into the Han family mansion under the awe-inspiring gazes of the Han family guards. Now that the Hong family was injured, the Han family became the new overlord of Tianbei City.
Compared to when Xiao Ling first came, the Han family's influence in the city has grown a lot, and even the mansion has been renovated, making it look more magnificent.
After a while, holding Zi Yan's hand, Xiao Ling returned to the courtyard where he lived before. Pushing open the gate, his eyes were immediately attracted by the scene in front of him.
In the yard, spring is in the air, with several flowers and trees competing for beauty, and the sun shining on the bluestone slabs, making the place full of vitality. The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves and onto the stone road, forming mottled light and shadows.
In the courtyard, several girls were chatting and laughing. Qinglin and Xiaoyixian, the two beauties who had just returned from Tianmu Mountain Range, and the Han family sisters Han Xue and Han Yue, each of them had their own unique charm.
Qing Lin is gentle and lovely, Xiao Yixian is ethereal and otherworldly, Han Yue is cold and noble, and Han Xue is like a sweet girl next door.
The flowers swayed in the breeze, exuding a faint fragrance. The laughter of the girls formed a sharp contrast with the quiet environment, making people want to join their conversation. Such a scene made people stop and admire. However, Xiao Ling's eyes were soon attracted by a strange woman. The woman looked about twenty years old, with a cold temperament, as if she was surrounded by a layer of thin ice, making people dare not approach easily. She was like a lonely lotus, quietly blooming in this spring courtyard.
In Xiao Ling's perception, this woman's cultivation had reached the level of a five-star Dou Zong. To have achieved such an accomplishment at such a young age, she was obviously not an ordinary person.
As soon as Xiao Ling and Zi Yan entered the room, they attracted the attention of everyone present. The originally lively conversation gradually faded away, and all pairs of eyes turned to them at the same time.
Xiao Ling smiled gently and nodded slightly in greeting, while Zi Yan waved the hand that was not holding Xiao Ling's and greeted Xiao Yixiang and the others.
Then, Xiao Ling took Zi Yan's hand, and the two of them walked towards Xiao Yixiang and the others.
As soon as Xiao Ling approached, Qing Lin came up to him and stood in front of him with a sweet smile on his face. He said, "Master, Qing Lin did not disappoint you. I have successfully broken through to Dou Zong."
Xiao Ling smiled, with a hint of approval in his eyes, "Haha, I knew you could do it, Qinglin." He reached out and gently rubbed Qinglin's hair, and continued to praise, "I'll help you refine a few pills later to help you consolidate your Dou Zong realm."
Qinglin felt the warmth of Xiao Ling's palm, her heart was warm, and she squinted her eyes in satisfaction. She nodded gently, rubbing against Xiao Ling's hand, acting like a kitten.
Qing Lin took Xiao Ling's hand and led him towards the strange woman, introducing her as they walked: "Master, this is Sister Ning Yuxi. She is from Yin Valley and is a new friend that Sister Xiao Yixian and I have made recently."
Then, she turned to Ning Yuxi and said with a smile on her face: "Sister Ning Yuxi, this is the Master Xiao Ling I mentioned to you before."
Qing Lin’s words surprised Xiao Ling a little. This strange woman was actually from Yin Gu.
In the original novel, Yin Gu was only briefly mentioned in the introduction of Zhongzhou's forces, and there was no news about him afterwards, making him a mysterious existence.
I didn’t expect that Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin would meet people from Yin Gu when they went out this time. It was really unexpected.
While Xiao Ling was looking Ning Yuxi up and down, Ning Yuxi was also observing Xiao Ling carefully.
The boy had fair skin and long blue-gold hair that fell behind him, adding a sense of nobility. He was tall and slender, with just the right proportions, as if he had been carefully sculpted. He made people like him at first sight. Even Ning Yuxi, who didn't pay much attention to appearance, couldn't help but secretly admire that this guy was indeed handsome.
Moreover, he looked very young, and seemed to be younger than herself. She remembered that Xiao Yixian said that Xiao Ling was not only a seventh-grade alchemist, but also a genuine eighth-grade alchemist.
When she first heard the news, she couldn't believe it, but after confirming that the news was true, she could only sigh in her heart: There are always people better than you.
Although the two were looking at each other, it was only a matter of a moment.
Ning Yuxi bowed slightly to Xiao Ling and said with a respectful tone: "I am Ning Yuxi, Master Xiao Ling. I was very interested in your deeds when I heard Xiao Yixian and Qinglin mention them before. After meeting you today, I found that you are indeed not an ordinary person. In my opinion, among the younger generation in Zhongzhou, no one can match you, even many of the older generation are not as good as you."
Ning Yuxi was full of admiration for a peerless genius like Xiao Ling. She said these words sincerely without any falsehood.
Facing the praise of a stunning beauty, Xiao Ling naturally would not put on airs. He responded politely: "Ms. Ning Yuxi, you are too flattering. I just had some opportunities on the road of cultivation. There is nothing to mention. We are of similar age, so you don't have to call me Master in the future. Just address me as an equal."
Ning Yuxi smiled, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes. She nodded and accepted Xiao Ling's proposal: "Since Master Xiao Ling is so modest, I will not be polite. In the future, please give me more advice."
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, signaling Ning Yuxi not to be so polite: "You, Xian'er and Qinglin are friends, so everyone is a friend."
After the two chatted casually for a few minutes, Ning Yuxi got to the point.
"I heard that Young Master Xiao Ling possesses a strange fire. We in Yin Valley need your help in refining a seventh-grade advanced elixir. The refining of this elixir requires a strange fire. If Young Master Xiao Ling is willing to help, our Yin Valley will provide him with a generous reward." Ning Yuxi's tone was sincere, and it was obvious that she attached great importance to this matter.
Then, she introduced in detail the requirements for refining the elixir, as well as her previous thoughts and experiences. Her voice was calm and methodical, making people feel her serious attitude towards this matter.
After hearing this, Xiao Ling smiled slightly and said, "Ms. Ning Yuxi, since Yin Gu has asked me for help, I am naturally willing to help. Refining medicine with strange fire is not a difficult task for me. As long as the conditions are right, I am happy to lend a helping hand."
Xiao Ling had seen several pill recipes that required strange fire to be refined before, such as the Evil Breaking Pill that he had refined for Hai Bodong before, which was of this type. This type of pill usually has better effects among pills of the same level, and their effects are often very unique.
As for the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill mentioned by Ning Yuxi, it was indeed the first time Xiao Ling had heard of it. This pill recipe should be one of the secret treasures of Yin Valley.
Xiao Ling thought it was worth a try to get a recipe that interested him. Besides, it would also allow him to get in touch with the mysterious Yin Gu and earn a considerable amount of money, so why not?
"When the time comes, Young Master Xiao Ling, you can enter our Yin Valley's treasure house before refining the medicine and choose your own reward. You will definitely be satisfied." Ning Yuxi smiled with a hint of joy in her tone.
"Haha, Miss Ning Yuxi is so polite." Xiao Ling smiled lightly, his tone relaxed, "But after hearing what you said, I am curious, you don't have the medicinal materials for refining pills with you?"
Indeed, I didn't bring them with me." Ning Yuxi nodded and explained, "Because these herbs are very rare, we haven't collected many in Yin Valley. So, if Master Xiao Ling is willing to help, you have to go to our Yin Valley in person."
Xiao Ling nodded, a smile on his face: "This is not a big problem. Anyway, I am also quite interested in Yin Valley. I have always heard that Yin Valley has been passed down in Zhongzhou for many years and has a profound foundation. I would like to see what good things are in your treasure house."
Xiao Ling was indeed very curious about the mysterious Sound Valley and wanted to find out more about it. Moreover, being able to personally choose the reward sounded quite interesting.
"But I have made plans for the future. I can't go to Yin Valley to help you refine the Lingyuan Fuheng Pill for the time being," Xiao Ling said easily, "When I have time, I will visit Yin Valley in person."
"It's okay. Young Master Xiao Ling's promise to help us has already been a great help to our Sound Valley. Naturally, we won't disturb your itinerary." Ning Yuxi took out a token made of colored glaze and handed it to Xiao Ling, saying, "This is our Sound Valley's contact token. If you come to the Sound Valley's sphere of influence and input Dou Qi into it, a nearby Sound Valley member will come to pick you up and take you into the Sound Valley."
Reaching out to take the token, Xiao Ling took a quick look at it. The token was very gorgeous, with a word "yin" engraved on it. It can be seen that this token is definitely a more advanced one in Yin Valley.
Xiao Ling gently stroked the token in his hand. The glass-like material shone with a warm luster under his fingertips. The corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up into a faint smile: "Okay, then I will respectfully obey your command."
(End of this chapter)