Chapter 211: The Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire
"Brother Bai, let me show you something!"
Xiao Yan suddenly remembered something. He dug into his storage ring, pulled out a broken jade fragment, and waved it before Xiao Bai, a smug look on his face.
"Do you know what this is?"
Xiao Bai's eyes flickered, a hint of suspicion forming. He'd even gone out of his way to find it this afternoon, only to find this fellow had managed to steal it.
He swept his soul power over it, and after a moment, a fiery sensation emanated from him.
"The jade fragment storage device from the Burning Flame Valley!"
"..." Xiao Yan.
"How do you know everything?"
Gazing at the impassive expression on the other side, Xiao Yan rolled his eyes in frustration and weakly complained.
He'd been trying to show off in front of him, but he'd been surprised when the man before him immediately revealed its origins, and they were exactly the same as his teacher's.
"Little Yanzi, your master has already told you this guy is so secretive, maybe he'll recognize him, yet you're still refusing to give up and insist on showing off!" Yao Lao said with a chuckle.
"You're quite lucky! You've made quite a few gains on your trip, even getting something from the Burning Flame Valley!" Xiao Bai exclaimed with a smile.
He simply wanted to see the contents and broaden his horizons; as for cultivation, he had no particular interest.
"Brother Bai, you know about the Burning Flame Valley too? My teacher said it's a force comparable to the Yunlan Sect, specializing in fire magic and employing a violent offensive strategy. Is that true?"
Xiao Yan's face was filled with curiosity; he still yearned for the outside world.
Xiao Bai glanced speechlessly at the ring on his finger. How could this old man look down on the Burning Flame Valley, comparing it to the Yunlan Sect?
Of the more visible factions in Zhongzhou, aside from the One Pagoda and One Hall and the mysterious Sound Valley, the Burning Flame Valley possessed the most profound heritage, still boasting Dou Shengs.
"Don't look at me like that. The Burning Flame Valley is certainly comparable to the Yunlan Sect. Am I wrong?" Yao Lao said confidently.
Back then, he'd approached that pedantic old man, Yan Huo, and refused to borrow his secret technique. He even wanted him to praise the Burning Flame Valley—no way!
"Just be happy!"
Xiao Bai shook his head, unsure why his tone was a little gritted, and unwilling to question further. Looking at the curious Xiao Yan, he reluctantly said, "Your teacher is right. The Burning Flame Valley is indeed a formidable force. As for how powerful, you'll find out later. But they have two famous items that would be perfect for you!"
"What are they?"
Xiao Yan's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected such a reward. He looked down at the ring, puzzled as to why his teacher hadn't mentioned it.
"..." Yao Lao.
What good was it to tell him? He couldn't get it anyway!
"The twelfth-ranked Nine Dragon Thunder Flame, and a secret technique!" Noticing Xiao Yan's slight movement, Xiao Bai chuckled leisurely.
"Strange Fire?!"
Xiao Yan, his expression agitated, stood up with a jerk, his eyes fixed on Xiao Bai.
"Why are you so excited? That's the inherited exotic fire of the Burning Flame Valley. It's been within their clan for centuries. Do you think no one has coveted the Nine-Dragon Thunder Flame in all those years?"
Yao Lao spoke softly. The Nine-Dragon Thunder Flame was silver, and as the flames rose, nine silver fire dragons darted through it, occasionally emitting dragon roars and auras.
Although it was only ranked twelfth, its beauty was undeniable!
Countless people have coveted it over the years, but the Burning Flame Valley has kept a close eye on it, using countless tactics to manipulate it, and so far, no one has succeeded!
Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, instantly calming down. He understood why his teacher hadn't said anything before.
Obtaining this exotic fire was nearly impossible!
"Brother Bai, you'd better not tell me!"
Xiao Yan grimaced, his heart aching. He finally learned about this exotic fire, only to be unable to obtain it. The feeling was too painful.
"I told you this to get you to focus on that secret technique. Who knew you'd be so focused on the exotic fire?" Xiao Bai said angrily.
"Huh? Xiao Bai, you mean inside this jade fragment?" Yao Lao exclaimed in surprise.
"Hmm! That's not impossible!" Xiao Bai nodded, looking at the jade fragment, and whispered, "But don't get your hopes up too much. Given the nature of those ten or so major powers in Zhongzhou, even if it's real, it's likely incomplete!"
"..." Yao Lao.
Does this kid even know how to talk?
"Just burn it with the strange fire!"
Xiao Bai waved his hand, casting a soul barrier around the room.
He knew Xiao Yan was telling him this partly to show off, but more importantly, to help block out the strange fire's aura.
"Okay!"
Seeing this, Xiao Yan didn't hesitate. Green flames erupted from his palm, enveloping the broken black jade fragment.
As time passed, ripples began to form on the smooth surface of the jade fragment, as if it were melting.
Suddenly, a dazzling green light burst out from the molten jade fragment, slowly twisting into a curtain of light in the air.
"It really is!"
Seeing the large characters on the screen, Yao Lao shuddered, nearly pulling his beard off his chin. A gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes.
"Three Profound Transformations of Heavenly Fire!"
Xiao Yan's heart leaped at the sound of his teacher's voice. His eyes scanned the screen. From their previous conversation, he knew this might be a valuable item.
Xiao Bai frowned at the information on the screen, mentally cursing the bastards of Burning Flame Valley for making such a fuss, only to find a brief description on the screen.
After a moment, Xiao Yan, under Yao Lao's guidance, absorbed the information on the jade shard and exclaimed in amazement, "Three Profound Transformations of Heavenly Fire! I wonder what kind of person could have created it!"
Xiao Bai looked at the deeply moved Xiao Yan with a strange look. When Xiao Xuan created this secret technique, he probably never imagined it would become the catalyst for the Xiao family's resurgence.
Aside from the Burning Art, Three Profound Transformations of Heavenly Fire was arguably Xiao Yan's most important opportunity.
"Brother Bai, you're right! This secret technique originally has three levels, but this one only has one!" Looking at Xiao Bai, Xiao Yan was shocked by his accurate guess, yet also felt a little disappointed.
"Hehe, but one level is one level. It's only three Qi Rejuvenation Pills, so I'm already making a big profit!"
After dealing with the strange fire aura and retracting the soul barrier, Xiao Bai looked at Xiao Yan, who looked like a fox that had stolen a chicken, smiled slightly and shook his head.
The night passed in silence.
The next few days passed quietly.
Besides treating Nalan Jie, Xiao Bai spent the rest of his time searching for the vice-chairman of the Izumo Empire's Alchemist Guild.
However, due to the man's disguise, Xiao Bai had never seen him before and was unfamiliar with his aura, so for a while, there were no results.
Xiao Bai wasn't worried. After all, the man would be exposed at the Alchemist Conference, and then we'd know who he was.
"Huh!"
Xiao Yan withdrew his hand from Nalan Jie, exhaled deeply, and glanced at the unconscious old man. He thought of his expression pleading with Brother Bai not to knock him unconscious, and shook his head in amusement. He stood up, walked over to the bored black-robed figure nearby, and whispered, "Brother Bai, the brand poison in his body will only need two more sessions at most to be cleared!"
"Yes!" Xiao Bai nodded nonchalantly.
"By the way, tomorrow is the first round of the Alchemist Conference. Are you going?" Xiao Yan asked suddenly, as if remembering something, as he sat down in a nearby chair.
"Go!" Xiao Bai uttered the word slowly. Of course he had to go tomorrow. He still wanted to find that guy's whereabouts!
"Alright, tomorrow, I'll show you. Even without the strange fire, I can still slay those guys!" Xiao Yan said with high spirits.
"Oh!"
"Huh?" Xiao Yan realized that Xiao Bai's reaction today was a little off. He was very restrained with his words. "Brother Bai, what's wrong with you today? You don't seem to be in a good mood!"
Xiao Bai shook his head slightly, saying nothing, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
According to the date, Cai Lin should have arrived by this time, but there was no news yet. Could something have gone wrong with the altar baptism?
After pondering for a while, Xiao Bai gave up.
If Cai Lin still didn't show up after finding that guy tomorrow, he might have to go back to the Tagor Desert to check on the situation.
"Hey, little friend Bai, can't you let me stay awake next time?" Nalan Jie woke up and complained slightly. It was very uncomfortable to faint every time.
"In two times at most, the brand poison in your body will be completely cleared. Don't come over for the next two days, I'm busy!" Xiao Bai ignored his complaints and spoke directly.
"But if you run into any trouble, don't worry, my friend. In this Jia Ma Empire, I still have a say. If you need anything, just ask!"
Nalan Jie was a little anxious. The brand poison was about to be cleared, but it was stuck here, unable to move forward. How could it be possible!
"We are going to the Alchemist Conference. What? Can the Nalan family directly determine the champion?"
Seeing him patting his chest with a hint of pride on his face, Xiao Bai said in a teasing tone.
Xiao Yan was going to the Alchemist Conference tomorrow, and he had to find someone, so he didn't have time.
"Well, this old man really can't help much!" A flash of realization crossed Nalan Jie's eyes. He gave a sheepish smile and then said, "Young friend Bai, Young friend Yan Xiao, my Nalan family is hosting a banquet tonight. Would you please come to my humble abode so that I can show my hospitality!"
"Don't worry, you're all young people, I'm sure you'll have something in common to talk about."
"I'm busy, I can't go!"
Xiao Bai shook his head. He had no interest in this banquet. What was he going to do with all the second generation of the Jia Ma Empire gathering together?
"I need to rest well and prepare for tomorrow's meeting!" Seeing Nalan Jie's gaze, Xiao Yan also shook his head and said calmly.
"..." Nalan Jie.
With his status and personal invitation, few in the Jia Ma Empire would refuse. Unexpectedly, these two people refused him the slightest bit of courtesy.
Nalan Jie left helplessly.
Xiao Bai returned to the courtyard.
He saw a small figure sitting on the steps in front of the door, chin resting on her hands, eyes wide open, lost in thought.
"Zi Yan, what are you doing sitting here?"
Xiao Bai walked over, sat down beside her, and stroked her ponytail, asking softly.
"Xiao Bai, you're back!"
Seeing the newcomer, Zi Yan's dark eyes narrowed, and she said with a smile, "I'm sitting here, of course, waiting for you!"
"Waiting for me for what?"
Xiao Bai's eyes flickered with confusion. He'd been busy the past few days and hadn't paid her any attention. Who knew where she'd been hanging out all day?
"Someone invited me to a party. I came to ask you, can I go?"
Zi Yan's eyes lit up with anticipation. No one had ever invited her before!
At Canaan Academy, the guys would avoid her like she was some kind of monster. Who would invite her to a party?
"Who invited you?" Xiao Bai asked in surprise.
"That Nalan Yanran! She even gave me an invitation!"
Zi Yan waved her hand, and a gilded invitation appeared in her hand, which she waved at him.
Then, tapping her chin with a jade finger, she said, "By the way, she also said you'd be going!"
".!" Xiao Bai
asked after a moment. "Do you want to go?" Xiao Bai asked after a moment.
"Yes! I don't even know what this banquet is like!" Zi Yan blinked her eyes, a look of curiosity on her face.
"Then go ahead. Ya Fei should be there later. Just follow her. Don't act naughty, but if anyone provokes you, don't hesitate, just give them a fist!"
Xiao Bai patted her head and said gently.
"Aren't you going?" Zi Yan tilted her head and looked at Xiao Bai.
"I'm not going!" Xiao Bai waved his hand, stood up, and walked into the courtyard.
"Then, then... I'm not going either!" Zi Yan watched him leave, glanced at the invitation in her hand, and felt a little reluctant, but she put it away.
Evening.
Looking at the two figures, one large and one small, Xiao Bai shook his head.
Zi Yan thought he wasn't going because he had some grudge against the Nalan family and wanted to unite against them.
Turning back inside, Xiao Bai pulled a handwritten booklet from his storage ring. Looking at the crooked handwriting, he was speechless yet also moved.
This was Xiao Yan's compilation of information on the Three Profound Transformations of Heavenly Fire, which he had spent several nights compiling into a small booklet for him.
He quietly flipped through the contents. It was a secret technique created by a peak Dou Sheng. Although only at the first level, many of the ideas within might offer some relevance to him.
Xiao Xuan, the foremost of his generation, was a genius.
Had it not been for the Dou Qi Continent's lack of source energy, he might have already shone brightly in the vast universe, becoming a dominant force millennia later.
Thinking of this, Xiao Bai felt a pity. Such a figure had fallen like this!
Putting aside his thoughts, Xiao Bai studied the booklet intently, his brow alternately frowning and delighted.
Glancing inward at his dantian, he felt a sense of regret. If all the thunder seeds hadn't converged and merged within, flowing in a balanced manner, he would have truly wanted to try and see if he could perform a thunder transformation.
When he concentrated, he could barely sense the passage of time.
In a flash, the moon was hanging in the sky.
At a certain moment, Xiao Bai suddenly looked up and looked in a certain direction in the city.
"Tsk tsk. This old guy, I don't know what's going on in the middle of the night, suddenly releasing such a powerful aura!" Hai Bodong's voice sounded not far behind Xiao Bai.
"Is this the Dou Huang of the royal family?" Xiao Bai didn't turn around. He knew Hai Bodong when he first arrived.
"Yes! His name is Jia Xingtian, the old monster of the royal family!"
Hai Bodong walked over to Xiao Bai and sat down, explaining with a smile, "From the looks of it, he's heading to the Nalan family. I don't know if it's because of the Yunlan Sect, but right now the royal family and...?"
Hai Bodong's words trailed off, and he couldn't help but blink. He realized there was no one across from him, only a slowly fading afterimage.
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