Chapter 379 Obtaining the 9-Dragon Thunder Fire

You know, each of these things on a peak strong man contains unimaginable power.

Lin Dong accidentally obtained a piece of skin fragment dropped by the Lord of Primordial Desolation. Just by absorbing this little bit of essence, his physical strength was significantly improved.

As for the ancestor of Fenyan Valley who is at the peak of the Fighting Saint level, his strength is comparable to that of the Lord of Primordial Desolation. It can be imagined that the effect of this blood is absolutely extraordinary. Compared with the skin of Primordial Desolation, it is probably even better.

Because he himself is a top master who cultivates fire-attributed fighting spirit, the fire attribute perfectly matches the properties of the Dark Flame Black Stone, which causes the properties of the Dark Flame Black Stone to undergo earth-shaking changes.

Needless to say, the quality of this black stone is absolutely superior, and it is not comparable to ordinary goods. Imagine that it is like finding the most suitable fuel, and the fire burns more vigorously. The potential of this black stone is the same, and it is very exciting.

The subsequent words of the ancestral stone spirit further confirmed Xiao Ling's thoughts.

"When we have time, Xiao Diao and I will work together to use these Dark Flame Black Stones as the main material to tailor a defensive pure elemental treasure for you. The properties of this treasure will definitely be very suitable for you."

"Yan, you are essentially just a weapon spirit, right? Could it be that you also know how to refine weapons?"

When Xiao Ling heard that the spirit of the ancestral stone could actually help him refine the pure essence treasure, he couldn't help but feel waves of joy in his heart, but doubts also followed.

He knew Xiao Diao's attainments in refining equipment, but the spirit of the ancestral stone, logically speaking, its strengths should not be in this direction.

“Don’t forget, I am a top-notch divine object personally refined by Master Fu Zu. In the Tianxuan Continent, even those ordinary ancient divine objects-level spiritual treasures will be suppressed when they see me.”

"Although I am not like that guy in Xuantian Palace, who can refine ancient divine treasures at will, as long as the materials are complete and Xiao Diao helps us, it will be easy for us to refine a few pure Yuan treasures together, right?"

The voice of the spirit of the ancestral stone rang out in Xiao Ling's heart. Its self-confidence and disdainful arrogance seemed to be conveyed through the words.

"Oh, I see. I understand." Xiao Ling smiled, and understood the answer of the Ancestral Stone Spirit. "Then I'll leave the next thing to you. I'm looking forward to the Pure Yuan Treasure."

There was a hint of expectation in his smile, and then he turned his head, his eyes fell on the little mink on his shoulder, and said: "Diao, did you hear everything? What we are going to refine is the treasure of pure Yuan. Do you have the confidence to complete this task together?"

"Hmph, don't underestimate me, your Lord Diao." The little mink puffed out its chest and sent a message back with a proud look on its face, "Although I have only learned about refining equipment in my free time, with the help of the Ancestral Stone Spirit, with its rich experience and profound knowledge, the two of us can work together to refine the treasure of pure essence, right? If we are not in our peak state now, it would not be a problem to create a treasure of the ancient divine level."

After chatting a little about the Dark Flame Black Stone, Xiao Ling stopped talking to Xiao Diao. At this time, Tang Huoer had already led him to the area where the elixirs and medicinal materials were stored.

As Tang Huoer slowly pushed open a door, a rich fragrance wafted over, as if every wisp of air contained the essence of life.

Xiao Ling's eyes suddenly opened up, and he saw rows of exquisite wooden shelves neatly arranged, with various medicinal herbs and elixirs placed on each layer. Some of these medicinal herbs had thick roots and stems, while others had slender leaves, ranging in color from emerald green to dark purple, in various shapes, and exuding an attractive luster.

The elixir was carefully placed in a transparent jade bottle, with intricate patterns carved on the bottle, revealing an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The aroma of the medicine gathered here, and every sip of it would bring rich energy into the body.

On the surrounding walls, there are scrolls depicting various magical herbs and medicines. Each one is lifelike, as if it will jump out of the painting at any time.

"This is the medicinal material warehouse of our Burning Flame Valley," Tang Huoer's voice was full of pride, "whether it is the materials for alchemy or the elixirs needed for daily practice, there are quite a lot of them stored here."

She smiled and glanced at Xiao Ling, then continued, "However, Xiao Ling, you are a professional alchemist, and you must know more about these things than I do. I won't teach you how to do it."

Xiao Ling nodded gently, his eyes wandering among the herbs and pills, secretly evaluating in his heart. Even though Tang Huo'er was the boss of Burning Flame Valley, his understanding of herbs might not be as good as that of an eighth-grade alchemist like him.

Next, Xiao Ling strolled in the medicine storehouse, looking around, and couldn't help but admire that the wealth of Fenyan Valley was really well-deserved. There were not only rare medicinal herbs that he had never collected, but especially those with fire attributes. Perhaps thanks to the nourishment of the Scorching Fire Mountains, the inventory in the storehouse was extremely rich.

Xiao Ling selected very carefully, and finally only picked a dozen herbs. Seeing this, Tang Huoer advised him not to be polite and take more, but Xiao Ling smiled slightly, shook his head gently, and did not continue to take more.

Xiao Ling glanced at the other herbs lightly. To him, these were not enough to arouse his interest. If he took more, it would just take up space and would not be of much significance to Xiao Ling.

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After leaving the treasure house of Fenyan Valley, Xiao Ling planned to say goodbye to Tang Huoer. There was nothing to do in Fenyan Valley, so Xiao Ling planned to take Qinglin with him to the next destination.

At this moment, Tang Huoer shyly stood in front of Xiao Ling. Her eyes flickered, and she seemed to be unable to speak. She said softly, "Xiao Ling, I have something I want to talk to you about in private. Can we find a quiet place?"

Xiao Ling was slightly startled, his eyebrows slightly raised, revealing a puzzled expression. "Oh? Huo'er, is there anything that can't be said here?"

"Oh, just come with me," Tang Huo'er said in a somewhat coquettish manner, with a hint of arrogance in her tone that did not refrain from rejection.

Xiao Ling smiled helplessly, spread his hands, and looked like "I can't do anything to you." Although he was curious about what Tang Huoer wanted to talk about in private, he thought it would only take up some time, so he nodded and agreed.

When Tang Huoer saw Xiao Ling agreed, a satisfied smile appeared on her face, and then she led him through the layers of buildings in Fenyan Valley and came to the area where the core disciples lived.

Finally, they stopped in front of an elegant courtyard. If Xiao Ling's guess was correct, this should be Tang Huoer's residence.

The small courtyard was full of various flowers and plants, the fragrance of flowers filled the air, and the environment was quiet. Tang Huoer gently pushed open the gate, turned around and made a "please come in" gesture to Xiao Ling, with a hint of expectation and nervousness in her eyes.

Xiao Ling followed her into the yard, secretly curious about what private matters the eldest lady of Fenyan Valley wanted to discuss with him alone.

Tang Huoer led Xiao Ling through the flower-filled courtyard and came to a simply decorated living room. She didn't say any unnecessary nonsense and got straight to the point.

"Xiao Ling, you also know that I tried to fuse the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire before, but failed, which left me with serious sequelae. That's why my father invited so many alchemists, hoping that someone could help me refine the Fire Bodhi Pill to heal my injuries."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly. He was already aware of Tang Huoer's situation. At this moment, he just listened quietly, with curiosity in his eyes, motioning her to continue.

"In fact, my situation has become very complicated since my last failure. It is extremely risky to try to fuse the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire again. It is even possible that I will never be able to tame it because of my previous failure." There was a hint of heaviness in Tang Huo'er's voice, but then he relaxed again.
"But after a careful evaluation, my father found that the eighth-grade Fire Bodhi Pill you refined can not only heal my injuries, but also greatly increase my chances of taming the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire again." At this point, Tang Huoer's eyes flashed with hope, as if she had already seen the scene of herself successfully taming the powerful flame, and she couldn't help but reveal a longing smile on her face.

Xiao Ling smiled lightly, with a hint of gentle congratulations in his tone, "Haha, this is really good news, Huo'er, it seems that in the near future, the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire will be in your pocket."

As the refiner of the Fire Bodhisattva Pill, Xiao Ling had full confidence in his own pill. He smiled, with a hint of pride in his eyes. He was not surprised by the efficacy of the Fire Bodhisattva Pill, but instead felt a sense of accomplishment.

"Xiao Ling, I really thank you," Tang Huo'er's voice was full of sincerity. Her beautiful eyes looked directly at Xiao Ling, with a gleam of gratitude in them. "If you hadn't personally refined the Fire Bodhisattva Pill, I'm afraid that any eighth-grade alchemist would not be able to achieve such an effect."

"So, my father and I have discussed it, and we in Fenyan Valley are going to give you the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire in my body as a token of our appreciation."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Ling was stunned. He almost couldn't keep up with the other party's train of thought. The casual smile on his face was instantly restrained, replaced by a trace of doubt and confusion. A trace of shock flashed in his eyes. Obviously, he didn't expect the other party to take out a Nine Dragon Thunder Fire as a thank you gift.

Although this sub-fire of the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire was only a small part separated from the main body of the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire, as a different fire, its value was still amazing and it was definitely a rare treasure. Burning Flame Valley actually decided to give it away so easily, which was too generous.

"Huo'er, you are not kidding, are you? This kind of thing is no joke." There was a hint of disbelief in Xiao Ling's tone. His eyes were fixed on Tang Huo'er, as if looking for the truth in her words.

"Of course I'm not kidding you, this is absolutely true." Tang Huoer nodded seriously, then shook his head gently and explained, "This is not only because you helped me refine the eighth-grade Fire Bodhisattva Pill, but also partly because my father is very optimistic about your potential, and he thinks it's worth investing in you."

She blinked at Xiao Ling, with a hint of playfulness in her smile, "If it were someone else, even if they could refine the eighth-grade Fire Bodhisattva Pill, my father would not let me give away the Nine Dragons Thunder Gang Fire so easily. But you are an exception, a special existence."

Actually, Tang Huo'er didn't say all. Tang Zhen had a plan in mind, hoping that this opportunity would bring his daughter and Xiao Ling closer. In his eyes as a father, his daughter's feelings for Xiao Ling could no longer be hidden. But he really couldn't figure out Xiao Ling's attitude towards this matter.

Tang Huoer was a novice in this area after all, and she didn't have many opportunities to interact with boys, so she was inevitably a little shy. Therefore, she didn't dare to mention this to Xiao Ling at all.

Moreover, in Tang Huoer's opinion, if she really followed her father's plan, Xiao Ling might be put in an awkward situation, and Xiao Ling might even dislike her. This situation was what Tang Huoer was most unwilling to see.

As Tang Huo'er finished speaking, the fog in Xiao Ling's heart gradually dissipated, and he finally understood. It turned out that the people of Fenyan Valley saw his potential and planned to make an investment in him.

The sub-fire of the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire is indeed priceless. However, for Xiao Ling now, it cannot be considered an investment unless he takes out some really good things.

He secretly evaluated in his mind that apart from the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire, there seemed to be few other treasures in the Burning Flame Valley that could impress him.

Although Xiao Ling always felt that something was wrong, after all, the sub-fire of the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire was the inherited strange fire of the Burning Flame Valley. It was really surprising to take out such a treasure.

However, he secretly admired Tang Zhen in his heart. He had a sharp vision and extraordinary courage. He was willing to invest such a huge amount of money and bet on himself.

Xiao Ling knew that the inheritance crystal of Tianhuo Sanxuanbian had the ability to detect cultivation qualifications. Maybe Tang Zhen made up his mind and had the courage to bet on him after seeing that thing.

"Huo'er, since you've mentioned it this way, I won't be hypocritical. To be honest, the sub-fire of the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire is indeed of great use to me. If the Burning Flame Valley is really generous with this generous gift and this kindness, I, Xiao Ling, will definitely remember it in my heart."

Xiao Ling nodded slightly, his tone full of sincerity. He bowed slightly to Tang Huoer, and his words revealed his gratitude and determination.

"It's great that you think so. I also believe in your character. I hope that this sub-fire of the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire can stay with you and provide you with some help." Tang Huoer smiled, with sincere expectation in her eyes.

Tang Huo'er herself was actually a little confused, and didn't understand why her father proposed to give the Nine Dragon Thunder Fire's sub-fire to Xiao Ling. After all, Xiao Ling already had a strange fire, so logically he didn't need to use another strange fire, and it was only a sub-fire.

But her father did not explain much, and Xiao Ling's previous response also hinted that this fire was indeed useful to him. Although she was curious, she knew her limits and did not continue to ask. After all, some things should be left at a reasonable point, and excessive inquiry would show disrespect.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Huoer gently waved her hand, and a ball of silver-white flame rose from her palm and slowly floated in front of her. That flame was the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire that Xiao Ling had seen before. Although it was only a fire, its power should not be underestimated.

Xiao Ling stared at the silver-white flame intently, with a hint of joy in his eyes, but he was not too excited. After all, although this was a strange fire, it was only a seed fire after all.

Although Xiao Ling looked calm on the surface, Tang Huoer still keenly caught the flash of joy and desire in his eyes. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle and charming smile.

Tang Huoer glanced at Xiao Ling again, took a deep breath, and then gently touched the silver-white Nine Dragon Thunder Fire with her fingers. The flame immediately shook violently, as if resisting something.

After a while, a low dragon roar came from the flames, and the trembling of the flames finally subsided. However, Tang Huoer's face turned pale in an instant, as if all his strength had been exhausted.

As soon as Tang Huoer's fingers moved away from the silver-white flame, her body seemed to lose all strength and she slumped down to the seat behind her. Her face was pale and almost bloodless, the corners of her lips drooped weakly, and she looked weak and helpless.

Obviously, the operation just now was a huge consumption for Tang Huoer, who had not yet fully recovered, and brought a considerable burden to her already fragile body.

If Tang Huo'er didn't already have some feelings for Xiao Ling, even if her father really ordered her to hand over the Nine Dragons Thunder Fire, she would most likely refuse this request without hesitation in order to protect herself from getting hurt again.

Tang Huo'er had anticipated that this might happen, so she had prepared healing pills in her ring in advance. Right now, she was planning to take out the pills and take them to help her body recover.

However, just as Tang Huoer was about to take action, she suddenly felt a subtle touch in her lower abdomen.

Tang Huoer subconsciously looked up and was surprised to find that Xiao Ling had been standing in front of her without her knowing when, with a slightly slender hand gently covering her lower abdomen.

Seeing this scene, Tang Huoer's cheeks instantly turned red, and she felt like a group of deer were running wildly in her heart.

What on earth is this guy doing? If he wants to touch me, he should at least let me know in advance. It's not like he doesn't allow me to touch you. What's this now? He's suddenly touching me like this. It's really embarrassing.

While Tang Huo'er was still thinking about it, she suddenly felt a slight coolness coming from Xiao Ling's palm. This coolness started from her lower abdomen, slowly spreading like running water, and soon spread all over her body.

But as this coolness spread, Tang Huoer was surprised to find that the discomfort and injuries in her body seemed to be healing little by little under the effect of this force. (End of this chapter)