Chapter 215: They're Fighting (Part 1)
Xiao Yan waved his hand, and the jade box carved from cold jade opened automatically, revealing a drop of crystal clear emerald liquid. His expression turned serious as he carefully placed the Bodhi Transformation Salve into the fiery lotus formed by his Heavenly Flame.
Encased in the flame, the salve initially trembled slightly before reacting as if provoked, beginning to churn violently as though trying to escape the fire.
However, Xiao Yan, the mighty heir, wouldn't allow such rebellion.
With a thought, the temperature of the Seven Colored Yin Yang Flame surrounding the salve soared. Under this terrifying heat, even a treasure of heaven and earth like the Bodhi Transformation Salve could not hold out for long. After just a few minutes, it ceased its resistance, succumbing entirely to the refining process.
As Xiao Yan continued his meticulous refinement, traces of emerald green powder separated from the salve, gathering into a tiny green bead about the size of a thumb.
When the bead fully formed, the Bodhi Transformation Salve shuddered before expelling it. Xiao Yan swiftly caught the bead, holding it in his palm.
The green bead felt surprisingly rough to the touch, but it exuded a vibrant vitality that seemed to resonate with the energy of life itself.
"To think the Bodhi Transformation Salve could truly refine a Bodhi Seed," Xiao Yan murmured, a flicker of excitement flashing in his eyes.
This object was directly linked to the mythical Bodhi Heart, an item so rare it could be considered a supreme treasure even for the Xiao Clan.
With a Bodhi Heart, one would essentially hold a ticket to the realm of Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) a level revered as the pinnacle of cultivation on the Dou Qi Continent.
Although the Xiao Clan already had several Dou Sheng experts, every additional one was a monumental gain. If Xiao Yan could acquire the Bodhi Heart, he could save decades of arduous training and take a significant leap toward becoming a Dou Sheng himself.
"Still," Xiao Yan mused, "it depends on whether I'll have the opportunity to enter the space where the Bodhi Ancient Tree resides."
Shaking off his thoughts, he carefully placed the Bodhi Seed into the cold jade box, sealing it away in his storage ring.
A Critical Moment
With the Bodhi Seed secured, Xiao Yan turned his focus back to Xiao Yi Xian, who was still trembling lightly, her eyes shut tight. He extracted the now refined Bodhi Transformation Salve from the flames and gently placed it on her lower abdomen.
The salve, upon contact with her skin, melted and seeped into her body through her pores. Instantly, a vibrant green energy spread outward from her abdomen, wrapping her entire body in mere moments.
Under the influence of this energy, her previously frail and lifeless complexion began to glow with newfound vitality.
"This stuff is incredible," Xiao Yan thought with satisfaction, observing the transformation. The Bodhi Transformation Salve lived up to its reputation as one of the most potent restorative treasures in existence.
"Next, it's time to neutralize the Woeful Poison Body."
Xiao Yan's expression turned serious as he manipulated the fiery lotus within Xiao Yi Xian's abdomen to open slightly, allowing the Bodhi Transformation Salve to interact with the Woeful Poison Qi it had been suppressing.
The poison qi, upon encountering the salve's life filled energy, writhed violently, as if facing a mortal enemy. However, under Xiao Yan's firm control, the poison qi was contained, unable to escape the fiery lotus's grasp.
"Focus your Dou Qi, compress the poison qi, and form the Poison Core!" Xiao Yan instructed, his voice resonating directly within Xiao Yi Xian's soul.
Her body shuddered, and her clear eyes snapped open. Without hesitation, she began channeling her Dou Qi, following Xiao Yan's guidance to compress the poison qi and direct it into the Heavenly Scorpion Dragon Beast's magic core embedded within her.
However, an issue quickly became apparent. The magic core resisted the poison qi, emitting a faint glow that blocked the toxic energy from entering.
"Hm?" Xiao Yan frowned. His expression darkened as realization dawned.
In his eagerness to prepare the best possible resources for Xiao Yi Xian, he had overlooked a crucial factor: her current cultivation level. While the Woeful Poison Qi was potent enough to alarm even Dou Wang experts, it was insufficient to penetrate an eighth tier magic core on its own.
"It would take decades, even centuries, for her to corrode this core at her current level," Xiao Yan muttered, frustration creeping into his voice.
But he wasn't one to let obstacles stop him.
"Do you think you can resist me?" Xiao Yan sneered. With a snap of his fingers, the fiery lotus enveloping the core flared to life, fully encasing it.
If the magic core had belonged to a living Heavenly Scorpion Dragon Beast, it might have posed a challenge even for Xiao Yan. But as an inert object, it was no match for his current strength as a Five Star Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor).
Still, Xiao Yan exercised caution, ensuring the core's volatile energy didn't harm Xiao Yi Xian. His precision was such that it took nearly two hours to completely neutralize the core's resistance and prepare it for integration.
As the magic core surrendered, the poison qi finally flowed into it, embedding itself within. Gradually, the core turned gray, emitting a faint but ominous glow.
Although the core wasn't completely saturated, Xiao Yi Xian's body had stabilized. What once threatened her life had been tamed into a powerful asset, giving her an edge in combat and cultivation.
A New Beginning
With the Poison Core Method successfully completed, Xiao Yan exhaled deeply. While the process hadn't been physically draining, his focus on ensuring Xiao Yi Xian's safety had been taxing.
At that moment, Xiao Yi Xian slowly opened her eyes. Her once pale skin now glowed with a healthy, rosy hue.
"Thank you," she whispered, her voice soft but filled with gratitude and affection. Her clear eyes shimmered as they met Xiao Yan's, her feelings for him evident in her gaze.
Xiao Yan smiled warmly, gently patting her head. "No need for thanks."
However, before he could say more, Xiao Yi Xian's expression suddenly shifted.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yan asked, startled.
His soul perception instantly detected a surge of energy within her. A vast, powerful force was spreading through Xiao Yi Xian's body, causing even Xiao Yan's composure to falter.
To his surprise, the energy seemed to resonate with both the Poison Core and the Woeful Poison Body, creating an unexpected reaction.
"This... isn't over yet." Xiao Yan's eyes narrowed as he prepared for whatever was to come.
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