Chapter 236: Is This Really a Human?
When Yao Yan found Xiao Yi Xian, the little girl was sitting on a rock in a daze. Her once lively eyes had turned somewhat hollow, and even her legs, which used to swing back and forth, were now placed quietly. It was clear that learning about her origins had hit her hard.
She had thought of herself as an orphan, only to later find out she had a powerful clan, one that could even dominate the entire beast world.
Now, she had discovered that she was part of the royal family, and that her unreliable father had abandoned her in the wilderness, disappearing without a trace.
All these revelations had overwhelmed the little girl.
"What are you thinking about?" Yao Yan walked over and gently rubbed her soft hair, softly asking.
"Big brother..." Xiao Yi Xian looked at Yao Yan, her eyes regaining a hint of their previous liveliness as she mumbled quietly.
"It's normal to have trouble accepting it for a while, but no matter what, big brother will stay by your side," Yao Yan said gently, a hint of affection in his voice. He truly felt for Xiao Yi Xian.
She should have had a beautiful childhood, a road to invincibility, but her unreliable father, who was obsessed with the legacy of the Dou Emperor, had ended up becoming a guard dog.
But this also reflected the terrifying nature of the Dou Emperor.
Even just a fragment of a remnant consciousness was enough to suppress everything, even a peak Nine-Star Dou Saint would be no different from an ordinary person.
"Mm... Big brother, why do you think they disappeared?" Xiao Yi Xian leaned against Yao Yan, her eyes lowered as she began to swing her legs again, softly asking.
"I don't know, but when you become stronger in the future, you can investigate it yourself. You'll find the answer... I'll go with you to investigate when the time comes," Yao Yan said softly.
"Mm." Xiao Yi Xian nodded heavily. She really wanted to know the answer, and even wanted to ask them why they abandoned her.
After a moment, she looked at Yao Yan and asked, "Big brother, do you think I should go back with them?"
"Until you reach Dou Saint, don't go back. The Gu Void Dragon Clan is in chaos right now, and the Three Dragon Kings are splitting apart. That old man is Zhu Li, the Third Elder of East Dragon Island. He's from your father's side and supports you. But you're too weak right now. If you return to the clan now and the Three Dragon Kings find out, they will surely want to kill you!" Yao Yan said solemnly.
"They abandoned me and left such a huge mess... Big brother, I don't want to go back," Xiao Yi Xian said angrily, her desire to return to the clan fading considerably.
"Then stay at Starfall Pavilion, and big brother will take care of you," Yao Yan said with a light laugh.
"Okay." Xiao Yi Xian smiled brightly, like a small animal, leaning against Yao Yan's side.
Yao Yan pondered how to persuade Xiao Yi Xian to visit East Dragon Island, but just as he was about to speak, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly said, "Big brother, when are we going back? I miss Cai Lin and the others... It's no fun here."
She had come to Central Plains to find her family.
Now, having learned everything, there was clearly nothing left in Central Plains that she cared for. Compared to this unfamiliar environment, the Black Corner Region felt more like 'home.'
"Once big brother refines the Three Thousand Flame Fires, we'll go back." Yao Yan lied directly, his dark eyes carrying a slight coldness. He hadn't planned on returning to the Black Corner Region, nor could he.
Once he refined the Three Thousand Flame Fires, he and Hun Void would return to the Hun Clan.
With Hun Void's regard for him, he would no longer be allowed to wander aimlessly. Whether it was the clan's bloodline baptism or other matters, they would all be expedited.
Power was everything.
Indulging too much in gentleness would only lead him to lose everything.
"Mm." Xiao Yi Xian nodded, her eyes carrying a hint of expectation.
Yao Yan paused for a moment and then spoke, "Do you want to secretly visit East Dragon Island, to see where your parents lived?"
"?!"
Xiao Yi Xian froze and looked up at Yao Yan, confused, especially since they had just agreed on something.
"Secretly go, without telling anyone. Also, according to that old man, your bloodline needs a baptism. If it's delayed any longer, it will affect your growth," Yao Yan gently rubbed Xiao Yi Xian's head, speaking softly.
"... I'll listen to big brother." Xiao Yi Xian hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
Feeling Xiao Yi Xian's trust and reliance, Yao Yan smiled and said, "Big brother will always be with you."
"Mm~"
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With Zhu Li, the senior semi-saint, leading the way, it took less than half an hour for Yao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian to reach East Dragon Island. It was the same place where Yao Yan had previously refined pills, and the Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill that had not yet been taken out was still spinning inside the Beast Pill Furnace. Unfortunately, its space had already been sealed by Zhu Li, leaving it nowhere to go.
Sensing Yao Yan and the others' return, the little Dragon Phoenix beast inside immediately let out a roar.
"Big brother, is this the pill you refined?!" Xiao Yi Xian's eyes lit up the moment she saw the little beast. She revealed a small fang and curiously asked.
"Mm, an Eight-Star peak pill, the Yin-Yang Dragon Phoenix Pill. It just so happened to give birth to a trace of Dragon Phoenix bloodline power, which should work great for you," Yao Yan said, looking at Xiao Yi Xian's sparkling eyes, and for some reason, he thought of the little fox he once raised. His tone softened a bit.
Although this pill had a high chance of helping him form the Gu dragon body and heavenly phoenix wings, Xiao Yi Xian would soon undergo bloodline baptism. Her body would undergo a transformation, and with this pill's assistance, her transformation would be more complete.
As for the Gu dragon body and heavenly phoenix wings... Yao Yan could ask the Three Dragon Kings and the Tianyao Phoenix Clan for them later. It wasn't urgent.
He valued Xiao Yi Xian greatly and naturally wanted her to grow to even greater heights.
"Big brother made this for me?" Xiao Yi Xian blinked her eyes and asked in surprise.
"Eat it~" Yao Yan smiled.
Xiao Yi Xian, hearing this, didn't hesitate. She immediately walked over to the Beast Pill Furnace, reaching out for the small beast inside. Due to her small stature, she had to use her Dou Qi wings to barely grab the small Dragon Phoenix, but the little Dragon Phoenix sensed the danger and emitted a formless wave, seemingly trying to resist Xiao Yi Xian's grasp.
"Hmph!" Xiao Yi Xian was also quite stubborn. A deep purple light flashed in her eyes, like a primordial beast awakening. She exerted force and directly squeezed the little Dragon Phoenix back into its pill form.
Bloodline suppression?
Yao Yan's eyes flickered as he watched.
Zhu Li, seeing this, couldn't help but feel some emotion. It was no wonder Xiao Yi Xian was from the Dragon Emperor's direct bloodline. The bloodline power contained in the pill had no effect on her. Instead, it could only obediently become nourishment for her growth.
"Big brother, I ate it~" Xiao Yi Xian waved the pill at Yao Yan, confirming it.
"Eat it."
Yao Yan smiled. He didn't feel any regret. Pills were meant to be consumed, and what mattered most was giving them to his own people.
"Howl~" Xiao Yi Xian tossed the pill into her mouth, and before she could chew, it instantly melted, making her body feel warm with no further sensation.
She looked at Yao Yan in confusion, not understanding why this Eight-Star pill had no taste.
"It's different from the pills you usually eat. Once you undergo the bloodline baptism, you'll understand how precious this pill is," Yao Yan said, realizing her thoughts and feeling a bit helpless.
She truly was a foodie, caring only about the taste and not the effect of the pill.
Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips, still tasting the pill. Unfortunately, while the pill smelled fragrant and tempting, it had no flavor when eaten, even worse than some pills made from herbal extracts.
"Next, I'll have to trouble you, Senior." Yao Yan looked at Zhu Li, speaking sincerely.
"Young friend is too polite, this is what I should do," Zhu Li stroked his white beard, his gaze toward Yao Yan growing warmer and more appreciative.
It was truly a great thing for the princess to befriend a genius like Yao Yan.
"Big brother, go with me!" Xiao Yi Xian flashed and appeared next to Yao Yan, grabbing his clothes and saying seriously, her eyes looking at Zhu Li with a "dare refuse, and I'll run away" expression.
Zhu Li furrowed his brows, hesitating for a moment. The Dragon Phoenix Pool was a forbidden place for the Gu Void Dragon Clan. Even clan members couldn't easily step foot there, let alone outsiders like Yao Yan.
"Xiao Yi Xian, don't be foolish." Yao Yan saw Zhu Li's dilemma and spoke softly to her.
"If big brother doesn't go, I won't go," Xiao Yi Xian tilted her head, not willing to bargain.
"... Fine, with your relationship with the princess, you're not considered an outsider. Let's go together," Zhu Li finally compromised after a long silence, looking at the determined Xiao Yi Xian.
With that, he raised his hand and distorted the surrounding space, creating a silver portal. He motioned for them to follow and stepped in first.
Yao Yan put the Beast Pill Furnace away, smiling at Xiao Yi Xian, who was sticking her tongue out at him. It was clear she was doing this on purpose. He laughed and held her hand, stepping into the silver portal. As the scenery around them distorted, a fiery red world appeared before them.
A blood pool that resembled a ruby emitted an indescribable terrifying energy. Even Yao Yan's spiritual power couldn't probe into it, only sensing its immense life force, which illuminated the small world.
Looking around, the small world was surrounded by a silver barrier, with endless black void stretching in all directions.
"This place is where past clan members have entered meditation. It contains vast amounts of pure energy. It is the most suitable for the princess's bloodline baptism. It may be painful, but once she endures it, the benefits will be tremendous. It will allow the princess to grow rapidly!" Zhu Li looked at Xiao Yi Xian, who had just stepped through the portal, and reminded her.
Xiao Yi Xian's eyes gleamed as she looked at the gem-like blood pool. She felt her body warming, as if something was calling to her, instinctively creating a yearning for it.
The stronger the bloodline, the more immense the energy needed to activate it.
If Xiao Yi Xian relied on her own cultivation, it would take many years to "feed" her bloodline. The bloodline baptism would activate the remaining dormant bloodline and unleash her full potential.
It could be imagined.
Once Xiao Yi Xian's bloodline fully awakened, her power would increase dramatically. This was the benefit of having a powerful lineage from birth!
Yao Yan withdrew his gaze. Apart from the blood pool, there was nothing particularly special in this place, and he wouldn't know what the blood pool was like until he entered. Simply observing wouldn't give any conclusions.
"Big brother, together?" Xiao Yi Xian tugged on Yao Yan's clothes, eager to go.
Zhu Li opened his mouth, but ultimately chose to remain silent. On the one hand, it was because of Yao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian's relationship, and on the other, because the energy in the blood pool came from the Gu Void Dragon Clan's strong ancestors. It wasn't suitable for outsiders to absorb. Even Yao Yan, with his incredible talent, wouldn't be able to absorb much.
Its primary function was to baptize those with royal bloodlines like Xiao Yi Xian.
Yao Yan noticed that Zhu Li didn't stop him and walked with Xiao Yi Xian to the edge of the blood pool. At this moment, Xiao Yi Xian released Yao Yan's clothes and jumped into the blood pool. Her small body was immediately enveloped by the life force, transforming into a purple-gold "egg," covered in intricate patterns.
Clearly, the baptism had begun.
Yao Yan hesitated for a moment before entering.
"Young friend is from the Medicine Clan and has the Dou Emperor bloodline by birth, but this is the blood pool of the Gu Void Dragon Clan. It won't have much effect on your Dou Emperor bloodline... But if you want to try, you can absorb a little. The energy within can slightly enhance your strength," Zhu Li said kindly, looking at Yao Yan's hesitation.
"It won't disturb Xiao Yi Xian, will it?" Yao Yan asked, focusing on the key issue.
Zhu Li's eyes softened even further, and he smiled. "This blood pool's energy traces back to Gu times, and even Dou Sheng experts cannot affect it by absorbing it."
He smiled and gestured for Yao Yan to go ahead.
"Since that's the case, I won't be polite." Yao Yan said, no longer hesitating. His eyes flashed with intensity as he jumped into the Dragon Phoenix Pool.
As soon as he submerged, waves of overwhelming energy surged into his body, sending sharp sensations throughout him. Some of the energy even contained traces of spatial power.
"Indeed, this is the place where the Gu Void Dragon Clan's strong ancestors meditated..." Yao Yan's eyes flickered as he chose a spot far from Xiao Yi Xian, sitting cross-legged.
"Whoosh~"
With his eyes closed and the Burning Decision technique running, the surrounding energy in the blood pool began to boil, rushing toward Yao Yan's body. His absorption speed was like a whale swallowing, accepting all the incoming energy.
"?!" Zhu Li nearly pulled his beard out in shock, staring at Yao Yan's position.
Is this really a human?!
(END CHAPTER)
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