It was obvious without thinking: Xiao Yan was probably about to immediately refine the serpent clan's top-grade secret method, the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill!
For a moment, Medusa's heart suddenly swelled with emotions of both amusement and exasperation.
She did not expect that Xiao Yan, who appeared more mature and had always given her an impression of cunning and firmness, would still have such a childish side.
"Wait." Medusa took the initiative to wrap her arms around Xiao Yan's waist, a maternal charm flowing across her enchanting cheeks. "I never said I would definitely refuse."
After saying this, Medusa's stunning face was immediately covered with a layer of alluring blush, appearing as if she possessed a captivating and soul-stirring charm.
At this moment, the hearts of the four serpent clan elders inside the bamboo house were also raised to their throats.
Xiao Yan and Medusa had not gone far, but with their perception, the moment the Black Demon Cauldron landed, they detected something unusual.
Although they did not know what had happened between the two, the unusually familiar precious medicinal materials floating above made the four deeply experienced elders very certain: Xiao Yan was highly likely about to refine the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill.
It had been less than a single meal's time since Xiao Yan received the prescription. For the four serpent clan elders, the idea that Xiao Yan could fully comprehend the prescription so quickly was unbelievable, let alone immediately begin refining the pill successfully.
Seeing Xiao Yan pause slightly, Medusa continued: "The top-grade secret method's prescription is already seventh-grade. Even with your great strength, it is very difficult to fully understand it in such a short time."
A slight smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth. Medusa still underestimated him; this time, it was simply refining the seventh-grade pill, the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill.
Her eyes once again scanned the medicinal materials Xiao Yan had taken out. Medusa was slightly shocked at the richness of his collection.
Even a serpent clan that had not purchased the Ice Spirit Cold Spring would find it very difficult to produce all of these materials at once as Xiao Yan had.
Medusa said slowly: "These medicinal materials are extremely precious. If destroyed now, it will be difficult to obtain a second batch."
"When you further study the prescription and refine the pill…" Medusa's delicate body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head. "That matter, I will not refuse."
Finally hearing the words she wanted to hear, Xiao Yan smiled warmly: "Don't worry. I will not do anything unprepared. Moreover, this also carries a part of the Xiao family's bloodline; naturally, I will give her the best."
Medusa's eyes blinked gently. She softly caressed her still-flat belly and then looked at Xiao Yan: "If this pill fails to be refined, and the optimal time is missed, no matter what you do in the future, I will never forgive you… even if I die!"
Xiao Yan was slightly stunned. Looking at Medusa's tightly pressed red lips, he silently nodded. Her nature was proud; once she spoke, she would absolutely follow through.
Releasing his hold on Medusa, Xiao Yan let her step aside. This Innate Soul Blood Pill considered not only the effect but also his collection within the Bone Flame Ring.
If conditions were sufficient, he could research an even better version.
Clearing the distractions from his mind, Xiao Yan snapped his fingers, and the vibrant prototype Emperor Flame roared into the Black Demon Cauldron.
Immediately after, Xiao Yan waved his black robe, and nearly a hundred types of medicinal materials circling the cauldron surged into it with the roaring flames.
Originally, there was a step of warming the cauldron before refining, but the prototype Emperor Flame he used, having fused ten Heavenly Flames, required only an instant to warm the cauldron.
As each medicinal material entered the flames, a vast and overwhelming soul force radiated outward from Xiao Yan, spreading slowly.
Even the four serpent clan elders in the bamboo house, feeling this immense and deep soul pressure, paled from their normally calm expressions.
The reverence in their eyes surged like a tide, as if they were witnessing a mountain beyond reach.
Xiao Yan's strength was truly terrifying. Earlier, when facing him, they had only sensed power.
But now, Xiao Yan's figure was not even visible to them, yet the overwhelming aura swept over like a violent storm, leaving them struggling to breathe.
The sensation was like standing at the edge of an endless abyss, with darkness and the unknown below, instinctively inducing fear. Sweat dripped down their foreheads, soaking their clothes.
The intense heat spread from the deep black cauldron, making the surrounding air dry.
Refining an eighth-grade pill is extremely complicated. With nearly a hundred medicinal materials, ordinary alchemists would struggle even to make them all float simultaneously, let alone refine them successfully.
However, before Xiao Yan's vast, ocean-like soul force, these posed no problem at all.
Each medicinal material, even those that made Medusa's heart stir, released its pure medicinal power under the flames, rapidly and perfectly refined, finally floating in the cauldron densely, filling the air with astonishingly pure energy.
The Innate Soul Blood Pill ranked higher than the Heavenly Soul Blood Fusion Pill, only temporarily below the First Pill capable of triggering Five-Colored Pill Thunder due to resource limitations.
Although Xiao Yan's cultivation had temporarily fallen, refining a pill of this grade posed no significant difficulty.
Through the Lotus Creation Canon, Xiao Yan had advanced greatly in his techniques. Combined with his enhancement from awakening the Heavenly Flames, his soul power and control had become incomparably strong.
Thus, although refining the Innate Soul Blood Pill was tedious, it was far easier compared to using Heavenly Flames for enhancement.
In Xiao Yan's hands, refining was like flowing clouds and water—smooth and effortless.
Refining a pill, especially a precious eighth-grade pill, is extremely time-consuming.
But Xiao Yan used the prototype Emperor Flame, a powerful flame fused with ten Heavenly Flames.
When all the medicinal materials were refined, it only took two or three hours.
The four serpent clan elders were completely immersed in Xiao Yan's refining process, their eyes filled with increasing reverence.
They had seen alchemists refine pills before, but no one had ever reached Xiao Yan's level.
Medusa had witnessed Xiao Yan refining pills before, but now, compared to over two years ago, it was a leap to an entirely new realm.
Once the medicinal liquids were fully refined, Xiao Yan immediately began merging them.
As the liquids merged one by one, the originally clear skies above the serpent clan capital suddenly echoed with a low, rumbling thunder.
"Pill Thunder?!" The serpent clan's great elder was suddenly alert and immediately stood.
Seeing the thick, oppressive black clouds appearing without warning, Medusa could vaguely see silver lightning flashing within.
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