Chapter 520: Xiong Zhan's Heartache, The Ancestral Dragon's Might!
"Tenglong Flower Core... Scarlet Flame Fruit... Sulfur Flame Essence... Heart of the Blue... Grass…"
As Cai Lin stepped into the courtyard, a rich medicinal fragrance immediately filled the air. Even with her vast experience, she couldn't help but be shocked at the sheer number of rare herbs before her.
These weren't ordinary medicinal ingredients they were treasures that even the mightiest factions would struggle to obtain. And yet, all of this belonged to just one person a Dragon Bear, none other than Xiong Zhan!
Any Dou Zun who laid eyes on this stockpile would undoubtedly be shaken.
These ingredients alone could be traded at the Pill Tower for an astronomical number of Tier 7 pills, possibly even Tier 8 assuming, of course, that one had enough strength to make such an exchange.
Cai Lin took a deep breath, feeling refreshed and invigorated. Ever since she became pregnant, her body had undergone some changes. No matter how powerful she was, her condition made her more sensitive. The strong medicinal scent was incredibly soothing.
Meanwhile, Bing He, still being held by Xiong Zhan, was completely dumbfounded.
This place was practically a treasure vault!
Even his Binghe Valley couldn't compare to this abundance of rare herbs. In fact, no faction aside from the Pill Tower could possibly stockpile so many precious materials.
If a single region within the Pill Realm had this much, then the Pill Tower's reserves must be beyond imagination!
Of course, while these herbs were astounding, what truly made Bing He's soul shatter were the outrageously shameless words that followed
They were going to turn these treasures into candy.
Candy!!!
Anyone with a brain understood what candy was.
No matter how hard he tried, he simply couldn't connect these rare and priceless herbs with something as mundane as sweets.
Who could possibly be this wasteful?!
"Zi Yan, stop messing around. If you really turn all of these precious ingredients into candy, Xiong Zhan will probably cry himself to death!"
Seeing how dead serious Wu Tian and Zi Yan were, Cai Lin quickly stepped in to stop them.
"What's the big deal? It's not his anymore it's mine! But… since Cai Lin-jie says so, fine! We'll only use half!"
Zi Yan pouted, but she was still obedient when it came to Cai Lin's words.
"Little Bear~ You don't mind if I take your herbs, do you?"
Wu Tian picked up an ingredient and turned to Xiong Zhan with a playful smile.
Little Bear?!
Not just the others even Xiong Zhan himself was stunned.
His true form was a towering beast over a hundred meters tall.
Did he really look like a "Little Bear"?!
But considering the terrifying strength of the man who had just sealed a Dou Zun without even showing himself, Xiong Zhan didn't dare complain.
"No, no, no! What's mine is yours! Just leave me a few as decoration… haha… hahaha…"
Though he sounded generous, anyone could hear the heartbreak in his voice.
Who wouldn't be devastated?
Xiong Zhan had spent years collecting these herbs, only for them to suddenly belong to someone else.
And worse
They weren't even being used properly!
"Humph~"
Zi Yan puffed out her cheeks and looked at Xiong Zhan, her big, crystal-clear purple eyes flashing with a mysterious light.
This time, however, there was something different about her gaze.
Deep within that purple radiance, a shadow of a dragon faintly emerged!
The moment Xiong Zhan saw it, his body trembled violently.
An irresistible pressure surged within his bloodline, igniting a powerful urge to submit and kneel.
"Ancestral Dragon's Might?!"
Xiong Zhan's previously upright stance instantly collapsed.
He immediately bowed deeply, his face breaking into a flattering smile.
"Little Aunt! These herbs are all yours! I don't need a single one! Potted plants aren't even pretty haha… hahaha…!"
At this moment, Xiong Zhan truly looked like a bear a comically terrified one.
Bing He, on the other hand, felt his entire soul freeze.
Good heavens…
This girl was a Terrifying Taixu Ancient Dragon!!!
A primal beast that could shake the continent!
Not only that
What the hell was Cai Lin's connection to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan?!
That was one of the Three Great Magical Beast Clans!
How did Cai Lin's faction have ties with such a monstrous power?!
How many hidden cards did this Cai Lin Pavilion still have?!
Wu Tian's eyes focused on Zi Yan's dragon-infused gaze, and he smiled faintly.
"Your bloodline has awakened quite a bit. I suppose all those bitter medicinal soups those old guys made you drink weren't completely useless."
"What nonsense! Those disgusting soups were the worst! My strength barely improved!"
At Wu Tian's words, Zi Yan immediately fumed, her cheeks puffing out angrily.
"Hehe~ Yan'er, you're just being greedy. You know better than anyone how much you've improved."
Wu Tian flicked her forehead, his tone filled with indulgence.
"Humph! You're so annoying! Are you making my candy or not?! You can't even play with me and Cai Lin-jie here! If you don't make it, I'll die of boredom!"
Zi Yan's big, watery eyes sparkled, her pitiful expression making it impossible to refuse.
Wu Tian coughed awkwardly.
Only he and Cai Lin truly understood what Zi Yan's real meaning was.
But still her words made him feel a little guilty…
Clearing his throat, Wu Tian pointed to the courtyard of herbs and spoke calmly.
"Little Bear, since you don't mind, these herbs will now belong to Cai Lin Pavilion."
Xiong Zhan: I don't mind, I really don't mind! o(╥﹏╥)o
Seeing Xiong Zhan's pained expression, Wu Tian felt a little bad and decided to give him a choice.
"Little Bear, you can either stay here… or leave this place with us."
"Leave! I choose to leave!"
Xiong Zhan didn't hesitate at all.
There was no way he'd stay trapped in this damned place.
The outside world held endless opportunities.
His chances of breaking through would be far greater out there.
He might look slow, but he wasn't stupid!
Wu Tian nodded.
With a casual wave of his hand, dozens of herbs flew into the air.
Then, with a flick of his fingers, a tiny flame ignited and instantly expanded, completely engulfing the herbs.
"Sizzle Sizzle "
As the flames roasted the ingredients, they shrunk and condensed into small pill-like spheres.
These little orbs were none other than Zi Yan's beloved candy.
Due to the precise control of the flames, each piece took on a different color resulting in a rainbow assortment of candy.
Zi Yan's eyes sparkled with anticipation, her mouth already watering.
She was adorable, but…
This level of extravagance was almost unbearable to watch.
Even Cai Lin, who doted on her, found it a little excessive.
Those herbs could have been used to make Tier 6 or even Tier 7 pills!
And yet, Wu Tian casually turned them into candy…
Of course, only someone who loved Zi Yan this much would waste resources so recklessly.
As Wu Tian finished refining the candy, his gaze suddenly sharpened, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Zi Yan, take Xiong Zhan and leave first. It's time to make some changes to the Pill Realm."
(End of Chapter)
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