The Warcraft Mountain Range.
"Lin Yuan, what's going on out there?"
Inside the cave, Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes darted toward the entrance, nervously grasping Lin Yuan's sleeve.
She was just an ordinary healer, naturally unaware of changes outside.
After repeated confirmation, Lin Yuan was absolutely certain that the changes in the Warcraft Mountain Range were definitely related to the strange fire.
So, after careful consideration, Lin Yuan said to Xiao Yixian, "It's okay, don't be afraid!"
Then, he placed his hands on Xiao Yixian's shoulders, his expression settling. "I need to go out and take care of something. You just wait in the cave until I get back, okay? Don't run around."
Xiao Yixian's watery eyes glared directly at Lin Yuan. "So... when are you coming back?"
After the previous encounter, Xiao Yixian had unknowingly grown extremely dependent on Lin Yuan.
Seeing Lin Yuan about to leave, she suddenly felt uneasy. She couldn't tell if it was out of fear or reluctance.
"Haha, don't worry, it'll be quick."
Lin Yuan had actually considered taking Xiao Yixian with him, but in a split second, he dismissed the idea.
Putting aside the possibility of the strange fire erupting, could she withstand the destructive aura?
The commotion at the Demonic Mountain alone would surely have drawn the attention of powerful forces from all sides of the Ma Empire.
If chaos ensued, even his immense power wouldn't guarantee he could protect Xiao Yixian.
Xiao Yixian had nearly lost her life before because of his own carelessness.
So, this time, he absolutely couldn't risk it again.
"By the way, when you're bored, you can study those things you got last time."
The next second, as if a thought had struck him, Lin Yuan instructed Xiao Yixian.
"Okay, I'll wait for you!"
Xiao Yixian nodded obediently, knowing exactly what Lin Yuan meant.
Before this, she'd barely had time to check her treasures before being captured by the Wolf Head Mercenaries.
So, until now, Little Medical Fairy hadn't even read the "Seven-Colored Poison Sutra.
" "Be good, I'll go first!"
Lin Yuan said, caressing Little Medical Fairy's hair and taking some water, food, and some of Little Medical Fairy's personal belongings from his storage ring.
When she'd rescued Little Medical Fairy, she'd also stopped by the Myriad Medicine Storehouse and taken some of her treasures.
However, perhaps intentionally, Lin Yuan hadn't taken Little Medical Fairy's clothes with her...
Before leaving, Lin Yuan had deliberately placed a barrier around the cave entrance to prevent any unforeseen events.
After making these preparations, Lin Yuan finally felt relieved. He waved goodbye to Little Medical Fairy and vanished in an instant.
The barrier he'd set was unbreakable by anyone below the Dou Zong level, so there was no need to worry about Little Medical Fairy's safety for the time being.
Staring blankly in the direction where Lin Yuan disappeared, Xiao Yixian felt a pang of sadness.
But she quickly composed herself, remembering Lin Yuan's instructions. She immediately took out the "Seven-Colored Poison Sutra." The moment
she opened it, a look of deep disbelief filled Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes...
Somewhere
on the outskirts of the Demonic Beast Mountains,
there lay a massive waterfall.
Gazing from afar, if Lin Yuan were there, he would surely recall the ancient poem he had read:
"The torrent plunges three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way falls from the sky!"
Beneath the waterfall, a sixteen-year-old boy, shirtless, stood at its mouth.
He let the rushing water lash against him, gritting his teeth, evidently enduring immense pain.
On the shore, an elderly figure gazed into the depths, a complex expression in his eyes.
"I never imagined that within this Demonic Beast Mountains, there would be such a strange fire."
Yao Lao stroked his beard and murmured.
Thirteen different kinds of exotic fire appeared on the list of exotic fires, each born from nature and possessing the power to annihilate heaven and earth.
For every alchemist, each was a lifelong dream.
Originally, Yao Lao should have been delighted to learn of the whereabouts of these exotic fires. However
, with such a commotion now, a large number of powerful individuals were undoubtedly on their way.
His strength had barely recovered, and Xiao Yan had yet to mature.
If he went to fight for them now, the chances of success would be almost negligible.
So, at this moment, Yao Lao couldn't help but feel troubled.
"Teacher, what are you thinking about?"
While Yao Lao was lost in thought, Xiao Yan's cultivation had already concluded, and he had arrived at some point.
Xiao Yan's voice jolted Yao Lao from his reverie and brought him back to reality.
Yao Lao then turned and solemnly addressed Xiao Yan, "I sense the presence of a strange fire!"
"What? Strange fire?"
Xiao Yan's pupils instantly filled with shock. He was momentarily stunned by the sudden news of a strange fire.
But the next second, Xiao Yan's eyes were filled with ecstasy, tinged with a hint of greed.
Ever since hearing Yao Lao's description of strange fires, Xiao Yan had long dreamed of taming one. After all
, it was a treasure that no alchemist in the entire Dou Qi Continent could even dream of. Furthermore
, the Burning Art he was currently cultivating could only evolve to a higher level by consuming a strange fire.
In other words, if he could obtain a strange fire, his strength would be bound to rise significantly.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan licked his lips, unconcealing his greed. "Teacher, help me!"
Xiao Yan knew that his current strength was simply not up to the task.
If he wanted to obtain a strange fire, he would have to rely on Yao Lao's help.
"Alas, why is that!"
Although he had long guessed Xiao Yan's decision, Yao Lao still felt a pang of disappointment.
His disciple, upon hearing the news of the strange fire, had lost his rationality.
He hadn't even considered the consequences.
Why, why hadn't he considered that his soul power hadn't fully recovered yet?
If he acted immediately, even the slightest mishap would have sent him spiraling back into a deep sleep.
However, Yao Lao didn't say these words to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan was his hope for resurrection, and he had never given him much hope.
So, this time, since Xiao Yan had made his decision, what was wrong with him joining his disciple in a mad dash?
"Don't worry, little one. Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely secure the strange fire for you!"
Yao Lao reached out and touched Xiao Yan's forehead, his ethereal form suddenly trembling.
"Thank you, teacher!"
At that moment, Xiao Yan's eyes moistened.
Yao Lao was so kind to him that he couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
"Relax, little one! The next bit is yours, teacher!"
Yao Lao said, and instantly entered the ring.
The next second, Xiao Yan felt a surge of powerful energy continuously flowing into his body.
Then, he subconsciously closed his eyes. When he opened them again, two rays of red flames flashed in his pupils...
(End of Chapter 2)