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Yao Lao flicked his hand, and the ancient-looking ring slipped off Xiao Yan's finger, landing in his palm.
Then, a scroll emitting a faint cold aura floated out from the storage ring and hovered in mid-air.
"Low-Level Earth Grade Yin-type Cultivation Technique: Cold Yin Art,"
Yao Lao announced, carefully stowing the jade box containing the Soul-Consolidating Fruit. With a wave of his hand, the pale blue scroll landed on the table in front of Wei Yang.
Wisps of cold energy swirled around, making the surrounding temperature drop noticeably.
Wei Yang picked up the scroll, clearly feeling the pure Yin and cold energy contained within it.
Unfurling the scroll, his soul force surged out. After briefly scanning through its contents, he nodded and rolled it back up. "It's acceptable."
Across from him, Xiao Yan's eyes practically lit up.
Jealousy.
That was a Low-Level Earth Grade cultivation technique!
He thought of how he had to devour the Amethyst Winged Lion King's purple flame just to evolve Flame Mantra into a High-Level Huang Grade cultivation technique—and couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.
Still, he consoled himself: if he could successfully devour the Green Lotus Core Flame soon, then Flame Mantra might evolve into a Mid-to-High-Level Xuan Grade cultivation technique. That was… something.
No point in being envious. After all, this was the path he chose. Even if he had to crawl, he'd see it through to the end!
There was once a Low-Level Earth Grade fire-type cultivation technique placed right in front of him, and he didn't choose it…
Xun'er had even once offered him a High-Level Xuan Grade cultivation technique, which he also firmly refused.
All for the sake of Flame Mantra!
…
"You brat, aren't you a Fire-Yang type? What do you want with a Yin-type cultivation technique?" Yao Lao asked curiously.
"Here," Wei Yang casually handed the scroll to Qing Lin and glanced at Yao Lao.
"..." Yao Lao.
"..." Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan felt a pang in his chest. A maid?! Are you serious?
This is just too much.
Qing Lin lowered her head, clutching the scroll tightly in her hands.
Yao Lao gave Qing Lin a deep look. However, due to the soul seal that masked her presence, he couldn't make out too much.
Of course, if he really wanted to forcefully use soul perception to probe her, he could break through the seal. But that would be highly disrespectful—and not worth offending someone over.
So he only made a rough judgment: this girl didn't seem to be a pureblood human.
As for her pale green eyes, that wasn't particularly rare—many humans had unusual eye colors.
However, Yao Lao faintly sensed another powerful presence hidden within Qing Lin. It carried a distinctly pure magic beast aura, with a slightly fiery nature, different from the girl's own energy.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but in the end, he didn't dwell on it.
The Woeful Poison Body was right in front of him. So what if a young girl at nine-star Dou Zhe level had some quirks? It wasn't worth over analyzing.
Yao Lao shifted his gaze back to Wei Yang, grinning. "Brat, did you really think just one Soul-Consolidating Fruit would be enough to exchange for an Earth Grade cultivation technique? Not quite—you still owe me a bit."
Wei Yang showed no surprise at all.
He knew this old guy wouldn't make a deal that left him short. This was the kind of person who wouldn't suffer even a speck of loss.
While it was just a single fruit and not a refined pill, due to its rarity, the Soul-Consolidating Fruit was still highly valuable.
For a renowned Medicine Venerate like Yao Lao to bicker with juniors over something so minor… truly shameless.
Compared to their previous trades—Earth Grade cultivation techniques, Heavenly Flames—this really was a small-time deal.
"You really are something, Senior," Wei Yang said, shaking his head with a hint of exasperation. He flipped his hand and pulled out a scroll, tossing it onto the table. "High-Level Xuan Grade Dou Technique: Furious Lion Roar. Satisfied now?"
"High-Level Xuan Grade Dou Technique?" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up instantly and he reached out to grab it.
Smack!
His hand was slapped away by Yao Lao.
"Master?" Xiao Yan looked confused.
That technique was no small matter.
Wasn't it enough?
He really wanted to say: Master, we're all familiar here… can't we just be cool about this?
But Yao Lao glared at him, then pushed the scroll back across the table. He chuckled. "Brat Wei, High-Level Xuan Grade Dou techniques are worth something, but not much to me."
Wei Yang just looked at him silently, waiting for the real request.
Sure enough—
Yao Lao stroked his beard and said, "In a few days, we plan to head deep into the desert, to the territory of the Snake-People Clan, to negotiate a deal with Queen Medusa. How about you come with us?"
"Heh, you won't need to do much. Just back Xiao Yan up a little. And of course, if anything unexpected happens, I'll need you to ensure Xiao Yan escapes safely from their territory. Deal?"
"You know as well as I do—unless absolutely necessary, I really shouldn't make a move. Got to conserve my soul power," Yao Lao said.
Xiao Yan suddenly understood and awkwardly withdrew his greedy gaze from the scroll.
"We're going to the Snake-People Clan? For the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain?" Wei Yang raised an eyebrow.
"Exactly," Yao Lao nodded.
That was the final preparation needed before Xiao Yan could devour the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Wei Yang fell into contemplation.
The Ice Spirit Cold Fountain—he no longer had any of it.
If he found the Ghostly Poison Flame, Xian'er would also need a portion of the spring's energy for her devouring process.
In that case, tagging along with Xiao Yan as a bodyguard for this trip to the Snake-People Clan wasn't too unreasonable.
Wei Yang lightly tapped his fingers on the table, then flicked his hand to store away Furious Lion Roar, and nodded. "Alright then. Since Senior has personally asked, I'll accompany Brother Xiao Yan."
"But when you're negotiating with the Snake-People, make sure to get an extra portion of the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain—for me."
"No problem!" Yao Lao agreed without hesitation.
"Then let's meet up in the desert in two days."
"Alright."
…
After that, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao departed, following the passage Wei Yang had previously carved out.
Peace returned once more to the underground platform.
Qing Lin and Xian'er got to work swiftly, tidying and cleaning the space.
Wei Yang sat before the table, gently tapping its surface with his fingers, deep in thought.
This trade with Yao Lao had at least resolved Qing Lin's cultivation technique issue.
A Low-Level Earth Grade cultivation technique would be more than enough—for now.
At least until she reached the Dou Zun level, it would serve her well.
Yao Lao hadn't realized that Wei Yang had already refined a Heavenly Flame, and Wei Yang had no intention of showing off.
Once refined, a Heavenly Flame could be perfectly hidden inside the body and controlled at will. As long as one wanted to keep it secret, it was nearly impossible to detect—even by others who also possessed Heavenly Flames.
This was unlike the Green Lotus Core Flame from before—even when sealed within his storage ring, it was still discovered by Yao Lao.
Even the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame he had subdued hadn't leaked any aura that could give it away to Yao Lao.
Naturally, Wei Yang wasn't going to casually trade away something like the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame.
Right now, he didn't lack cultivation techniques or Dou Techniques.
He still didn't have the strength to wield the Heaven Grade Dou Technique that was paired with his own Black Sun Burning Heaven Art—so what was the point of hoarding more?
As for the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame and that remnant map to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, Wei Yang planned to hold onto them—waiting for the right time, when their value would skyrocket.
Just then, Xian'er walked over and gently asked, "Brother Yang, in a couple days when you go to the Snake-People Clan, should we come with you?"
Not far away, Qing Lin, who was tidying the bedding, quietly perked up her ears to listen.
"The Snake-People territory isn't that far from here. I'll be back in a few days. You two just stay and rest for now," Wei Yang smiled. "Once I'm back, we'll head for the Ghostly Marsh in the Chu Yun Empire to search for the Ghostly Poison Flame."
"Besides, the old man only paid for me to go. Why should all three of us show up? That'd just be giving him free help."
"Mm." Xian'er nodded with a smile.
"Hehe~" Qing Lin also giggled softly, covering her mouth.
"Qing Lin, in the next few days, start studying and getting familiar with that Earth Grade technique. If there's anything you don't understand, ask Xian'er. When I get back, you can officially start cultivating it," Wei Yang instructed.
"Okay, Young Master."
"You agreed to go with them mainly for the Ice Spirit Cold Fountain, didn't you?" Xian'er asked.
"Mhm." Wei Yang nodded. "You'll need it when you refine your Heavenly Flame."
Xian'er smiled and nodded gently.
She felt reassured about Wei Yang accompanying Xiao Yan to the Snake-People Clan. After all, with Queen Medusa's strength—even if things went sideways—Wei Yang might not win, but escaping safely wouldn't be a problem.
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