Chapter 94: Wood generates Fire, Myriad Scorpion Gate!
Seeing Jiang Yun's indifferent expression, Xiao Yi Xian immediately felt a surge of anger and glared fiercely at him.
However, such a harmless gaze had no effect on Jiang Yun.
"Oh, by the way, you are of the wood attribute now, but your situation is special after all. Have you felt any other discomfort?" After receiving several glares, Jiang Yun timely helped Xiao Yi Xian out of her predicament.
As expected, upon hearing Jiang Yun's words, Zi Yan and Qing Lin's attention was diverted. They both looked at Xiao Yi Xian, their curiosity and concern unconcealed.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi Xian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then softly said, "I don't feel any discomfort, I feel great!"
With a light tap of her delicate hand, a wisp of green Dou Qi, imbued with vitality, slowly condensed, finally forming a thin Dou Qi veil. This was the symbol of a cultivator entering the Dou Master realm.
"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, you've become a Dou Master!"
Seeing this scene, Qing Lin, who was beside her, exclaimed in surprise, and even Zi Yan was amazed.
Just a few days ago, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin had bathed in the Earth Core Tempering Milk together. Because Jiang Yun had specifically arranged it, Xiao Yi Xian did not break through to Dou Zhe. Instead, Qing Lin, who didn't have such troubles, had already entered the ranks of Dou Master after that day.
She didn't expect that in just a few days, Xiao Yi Xian would actually cross a major realm and catch up with Qing Lin.
"It's all Jiang Yun's credit!" Xiao Yi Xian wasn't arrogant at all. Instead, she looked at Jiang Yun with a smile, and anyone could see the admiration in her eyes.
However, Qing Lin and Zi Yan didn't think there was anything wrong. Having witnessed Jiang Yun's methods, it was indeed difficult not to develop a sense of admiration for him.
"Yun'er, take a closer look at this girl's attribute. This time, there might be an unexpected gain!"
Qing Ming, who had been silent for a long time, unexpectedly spoke in Jiang Yun's mind at this moment.
"Senior Qing Ming." Jiang Yun was a bit surprised at this moment. Xiao Yi Xian's attribute actually caused Qing Ming to react. One must know that Qing Ming's active vocalizations had always been very few.
Normally, this 'Great Buddha' would quietly watch Jiang Yun's growth, while he himself quietly recovered his own strength. Even Jiang Yun didn't know to what extent he had recovered now.
"Are you saying that Xiao Yi Xian's attribute is not purely wood attribute?" Jiang Yun asked curiously in his mind.
"Hehe, this time, there might be a surprise!" Qing Ming did not directly answer Jiang Yun's words, but said meaningfully.
This indeed piqued Jiang Yun's curiosity!
Xiao Yi Xian saw that it was almost time and was about to retract her Dou Qi. Just then, Jiang Yun's voice came.
"Wait!"
"?" The few people looked at Jiang Yun in confusion, not knowing what had happened.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yi Xian asked somewhat blankly, then seemed to remember something and asked with some concern, "Is there a problem?"
"What?"
"Is there still a problem with Xiao Yi Xian's body?"
"Xiao Yun, quickly help her. You are a Eighth-Rank Alchemist. What problem can't you cure?"
"Yes, Brother Jiang Yun, quickly help Sister Xiao Yi Xian!"
Before Jiang Yun could speak, Qing Lin and Zi Yan eagerly pleaded.
"It's nothing, Xiao Yi Xian is fine?" Looking at the anxious Qing Lin and Zi Yan, Jiang Yun was somewhat dumbfounded. After their emotions stabilized, he continued, "It's just that I've discovered a difference in Xiao Yi Xian's attribute, and I want to investigate it more closely."
"Hoo—"
Hearing Jiang Yun say this, the three immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then new doubts swirled above their heads.
Jiang Yun raised his hand and held Xiao Yi Xian's palm. His vigorous Dou Qi instantly transformed into a gentle, water-like flow, slowly entering Xiao Yi Xian's body.
Immediately, an energy full of vitality appeared before him. However, as he looked deeper, Jiang Yun was astonished to find that beneath this vibrant vitality, there was a faint trace of scorching power hidden.
He was all too familiar with that power; it was the fire attribute. Xiao Yi Xian had actually mutated from a poison attribute to an attribute that contained fire within wood!
Although this fire attribute was very weak, having this trace of fire attribute represented infinite possibilities. Perhaps, there was a chance for her to become an Alchemist.
However, Jiang Yun couldn't understand how a perfectly normal wood attribute could manifest the state of Wood generates Fire.
It is true that wood attributes have a chance to manifest other attributes; Wood generates Fire and Wood generates Thunder both exist, but this probability is very small, let alone in a state like Xiao Yi Xian's.
Could it be due to being burned by fire?
At present, this was probably the only explanation; otherwise, Jiang Yun couldn't understand its meaning.
While Jiang Yun was concentrating on his exploration, Xiao Yi Xian and the other two looked at Jiang Yun nervously, awaiting his results. Finally, Jiang Yun withdrew his hand.
"How is it?" Zi Yan immediately asked impatiently. At the same time, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin also looked at Jiang Yun nervously.
"Good news!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yun chuckled and told them his conclusion, which made Zi Yan and Qing Lin exclaim in wonder.
"Then can Sister Xiao Yi Xian refine medicine?" At this moment, Qing Lin seemed to have discovered a blind spot and looked at Xiao Yi Xian with some surprise.
"!" Xiao Yi Xian also looked at Jiang Yun with anticipation, her body even trembling slightly. She knew that becoming an Alchemist had always been her dream, and now, due to a blessing in disguise, she had the opportunity to open that grand door. How could she not be excited?
"Theoretically, it's feasible, but it still requires a powerful flame seed. The most suitable heavenly flame for the Wood generates Fire attribute is the Life Spirit Flame, ranked fifth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking list. However, this flame's whereabouts are uncertain, and there's no news of it for now, so we can only temporarily use a beast flame as a substitute."
Under Xiao Yi Xian's expectant gaze, Jiang Yun slowly nodded, then continued, "However, with your condition, although there's a high probability you can refine medicine, it will be several times more difficult than for ordinary Alchemists, and it's uncertain what level you can reach in the future."
"It doesn't matter, as long as I can refine medicine, even if it's the lowest-grade Tier 1 medicinal pill, I will have achieved my wish!"
Before Jiang Yun could finish speaking, Xiao Yi Xian eagerly interrupted him.
"Alright, we're going to Jiama Imperial Capital next, so we can look for a suitable flame seed along the way. I'll also teach you Alchemist knowledge on the journey."
Jiang Yun nodded at this and then spoke.
"Are we leaving here?" Zi Yan said excitedly at this moment. Looking at her eager expression, it was clear that the secluded life had made her, who was naturally active, tired of staying put.
"There are no more suitable medicinal herbs here, so there's no need for us to stay."
"Are we leaving?" Hearing that they were leaving, Xiao Yi Xian looked back at the unforgettable valley with some reluctance.
"Sister Xiao Yi Xian, we'll have a chance to come back and see it again!" Qing Lin, sensing Xiao Yi Xian's reluctance, softly comforted her.
"Thank you, Qing Lin!"
Indeed, upon hearing Qing Lin's comfort, Xiao Yi Xian felt much better, even though they all knew that once they left, it would be uncertain when they would return.
"Screech—"
Just as everyone had packed up and was about to leave, a sharp cry suddenly came from the distant sky.
Looking up, they saw a huge, entirely azure eagle rapidly soaring through the depths of the mountain. In just a moment, it was circling above the valley.
"It's Xiao Lan!" Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed in surprise, seeing the Tier 1 Blue Eagle in mid-air.
"A Tier 1 Blue Eagle!"
Their gazes fell upon the Blue Eagle. Jiang Yun keenly perceived the trembling in its eyes, but when its gaze landed on Xiao Yi Xian, it actually endured the fear in its heart and stubbornly refused to leave.
"It's a loyal magical beast. I'll help you then!" As Jiang Yun's voice fell, he raised his hand, and a white chain snaked out, transforming into a bolt of lightning that sped towards the Blue Eagle.
Not long after!
A giant blue eagle flapped its wings and rapidly flew towards the horizon. A powerful gust of wind swept past, and on its back sat four figures, who were Jiang Yun and the others.
Compared to before, this blue eagle seemed to have undergone a transformation. With each flap of its wings, a light blue gale would blow out, increasing its speed by several points.
Many magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, upon sensing its aura, began to tremble with fear, because at this moment, the aura emanating from the Blue Eagle had clearly reached Tier 4.
This was Jiang Yun's masterpiece. Jiang Yun once again used the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame to activate the hidden bloodline power within its body, but the powerful bloodline power in the Blue Eagle was too thin. Even with Jiang Yun's enhancement, it could only reach the level of Tier 4.
However, this was already the highest cultivation level that most magical beasts could not achieve in their entire lives. Now, even the most worried Xiao Yi Xian could rest assured.
A Tier 4 flying magical beast, as long as it stayed safe and sound, would be enough to live a very comfortable life here.
Around the Jia Ma Empire, there are three major empires: the Luo Yan Empire, the Mu Lan Empire, and the Izumo Empire. Each empire is stronger than the Jia Ma Empire.
This is because the three major empires are primarily governed by their respective top sects, with the imperial family mostly being a figurehead, unlike the Jia Ma Empire where the imperial family and the Yunlan Sect engage in overt and covert struggles.
Most importantly, the Jia Ma Empire lacks Dou Zong (Battle Ancestor) experts, which puts it at a disadvantage in terms of top-tier combat power.
Among the three major empires, the Izumo Empire is the most chaotic, because it has a special profession: poison masters!
In every city of the Izumo Empire, one can see people wearing poison master robes everywhere, a profession despised by all.
In every city of this empire, there are shops specifically for selling poisons. Anything related to poison can be bought in these places.
However, most of the poison masters in the Izumo Empire do not have naturally mutated Dou Qi; instead, it is acquired later.
From a young age, they would soak their bodies in poisonous water during cultivation. As they cultivate, the toxins slowly integrate with the Dou Qi in their bodies. The originally normal Dou Qi then transforms into poisonous Dou Qi with different effects!
This method of cultivation is extremely domineering and dangerous. Unless one is like the Woeful Poison Body, who can treat toxins as nutrients, otherwise, toxins do not distinguish between friend and foe.
Therefore, people who cultivate poisonous Dou Qi will have a much shorter lifespan than ordinary people.
It is for this reason that such a trend has formed in the Izumo Empire, where the internal affairs of the empire are quite chaotic, and sparring and fighting are even more prevalent than in the Black-Corner Region.
On the surface, the Izumo Empire is ruled by the imperial family, but in secret, it is governed by the Myriad Scorpion Gate.
In the Scorpio Mountain Range, where the Myriad Scorpion Gate is located, there is a bottomless ravine. On the cliffs of the ravine, countless colorful poisonous scorpions are scattered, and the poisonous mist lingering in the ravine slowly churns, carrying a faint fishy smell.
Upon entering the Scorpio Mountain Range, this area is a rare 'peaceful' zone.
In the surrounding areas, Myriad Scorpion Gate patrol disciples occasionally flash by.
"Ding-dong~"
Suddenly, a strange bell sound came from the distant sky.
"Who is it—"
The bell rang out, startling the patrolling disciples around. Immediately, dozens of figures appeared, and the leading figure rose into the sky, shouting loudly.
However, the moment they clearly saw the approaching person, everyone couldn't help but be terrified.
They were two extremely massive magical beasts, covered in dazzling purple crystals. Under the scorching sun, noble purple light shone everywhere, extremely dazzling to the eyes.
The huge magical beasts stood in the void, and an invisible pressure descended from the sky, looking very majestic.
"Amethyst Winged Lion King—"
Panic-stricken roars echoed through the ravine. The Dou Wang (Battle King) of the Myriad Scorpion Gate had recognized the two magical beasts as the rulers of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Amethyst Winged Lion King. However, what he failed to notice at this moment was that the Amethyst Winged Lion King actually had no Dou Qi wings, and its four sturdy claws were simply treading in the void.
However, what shocked them even more was the dark war chariot pulled by the Amethyst Winged Lion King, enveloped in black mist, with the clanging sound of chains.
Someone actually used the Amethyst Winged Lion King as a mount. Who exactly was this person? He no longer dared to imagine.
At this moment, even the Dou Wang (Battle King) was stunned and completely petrified.
"Where is Xie Bi Yan?"
"Why haven't you come out to greet my master!"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King didn't even glance at the Dou Wang (Battle King), its gaze firmly fixed on the direction of the Myriad Scorpion Gate, and it roared out like thunder.
Along with it came a terrifying aura, pressing down on the surrounding Myriad Scorpion Gate disciples, making them unable to straighten their backs.
"Good, good, good. It's been a long time since anyone dared to be so presumptuous in front of my Myriad Scorpion Gate. No matter who it is, today I shall make your blood splatter on the spot!"
In the distance, terrifying poisonous mist spread, accompanied by a sinister laugh. The poisonous mist churned, and figures flashed out from within, finally stopping in the sky, their gazes cold as they looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King not far away.
The leader of the Myriad Scorpion Gate's strong experts was a middle-aged man with a sinister expression and a luxurious robe. He was Xie Shan, the current Sect Master of the Myriad Scorpion Gate.
When Xie Shan's gaze fell on the Amethyst Winged Lion King, his eyes immediately constricted sharply, and he let out a piercing cry.
"You've broken through to Tier 7—"