Free Web NovelChapter 1186: Chapter 1186: Something’s Not Right
As soon as the two Sect Leaders finished speaking, they led their disciples on the road.
After flying for a while, Lin An sensed someone was using telepathy to communicate with him.
"Sect Leader Lin, it’s Dan Xuan."
Lin An turned his head and heard the Sect Leader of the Pill Sect, Dan Xuan, using telepathy, but in person, he still appeared as if nothing was happening and continued on the road.
Realizing the other party had something inconvenient to say aloud, Lin An replied through telepathy:
"Sect Leader Dan, what is it?"
"Sect Leader Lin, do you know the true purpose of this action?"
"This... isn’t it to exterminate demons and seek treasure?"
Sect Leader Lin asked back, already calculating in his mind. After all, the Ancient Abyss Sect has already become a sect of many affairs.
"I guess it may not be so simple."
Dan Xuan replied. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Lin An raised an eyebrow.
"Previously, that Cold Radiance Snake, as Sect Leader Lin should know, only appears in the inner region of the Land of the North Cold, it shouldn’t show up in this middle outer ring."
"From the fact that it couldn’t transform into human form, there’s something suspicious about this incident."
Dan Xuan said gravely.
"Please elaborate, Sect Leader Dan."
"It couldn’t transform into human form, possibly due to some restriction. I suspect something might have happened there, forcing it to leave."
"..." Lin An’s heart skipped a beat, not knowing what Dan Xuan meant!
The two Sect Leaders continued their secret telepathy, but since they both intentionally concealed it, others saw them as silent from beginning to end.
According to what Lin Zimu and Guo Guoguo said, Yang Yan also got a general understanding of the Pill Sect’s situation.
The chief disciple of the Pill Sect is named Ye Changqing, a remarkable figure not only highly talented in alchemy but also at the top tier among the Pill Sect disciples, with cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, he has good conduct and is worth befriending.
So Yang Yan left Guo Guoguo and the others, flew to Ye Changqing’s side, and started chatting with him.
"I heard that Senior Brother Ye is skilled in alchemy and has an excellent cultivation technique."
"The Saint Son overpraises me, compared to the Saint Son, we still need a lot more practice to be worthy."
After chatting for a while, the two became somewhat familiar with each other, addressing each other as "Ye Brother" and "Yang Brother."
After the conversation, Yang Yan had a preliminary understanding of Ye Changqing, confirming the opinions of others that indeed, he is someone worth befriending.
Similarly, Ye Changqing found that although Yang Yan, as the Saint Son of the Ancient Abyss Sect, had the Heavenly Sacred Body, he was not arrogant and also wanted to become friends.
"Ye Brother, I heard that you have a deep knowledge of alchemy, may I seek your guidance?"
After getting closer to Ye Changqing, Yang Yan began inquiring about alchemy.
"Oh? I wonder which aspect Yang Brother wants to know about?"
Ye Changqing turned his head to look at Yang Yan and asked.
"Uh, well, I know nothing about alchemy, so I’ll trouble Ye Brother to start from the basics."
After Yang Yan finished speaking, he showed a humble, eager-to-learn expression.
This humility made Ye Changqing feel flattered and quickly begin to explain.
"Oh, that is no problem, let me start with the basics."
"In general, alchemy is about extracting the effective medicinal power of various materials into a pill through alchemy techniques,"
"The skill of the alchemist and the quality of the pills are categorized by grade; the higher the grade, the stronger the alchemical skills. Of course, higher-grade pills are also more precious. And each grade of pills is divided into lower, middle, and upper tiers,"
"For those in alchemy, the essentials are medicinal materials, tools like medicine cauldrons and pill formulas, spiritual power for alchemy, and sufficient alchemical talent. It’s actually a bit more complex than a spirit array."
Ye Changqing explained slowly.
"Oh, I heard my Sect Leader mention this before."
Yang Yan nodded and said.
"Yes, for alchemists, the most precious things are pill formulas, medicinal materials, and alchemical talent."
Ye Changqing continued.
Alchemy talent? I wonder if my Flawless Divine Body has any special talent for alchemy?
As for spiritual power, I should have enough. Judging by the materials, it seems that the Pill Sect and Dharma Gate were fighting over herbs for alchemy before.
Yang Yan thought.
"I heard the Sect Leader mention the necessity of special flames?"
Yang Yan suddenly remembered what Sect Leader Lin An had mentioned and asked.
"Yes, without flames it’s impossible. Flame is also one of the spiritual powers required for alchemy, and it’s the most commonly used in the field, especially some special flames of heaven and earth. More extraordinary rare alchemical spiritual powers also include forces like decomposition and fusion."
Decomposition, fusion? I wonder if my Devouring Power can come into play?
Yang Yan compared as he listened.
"What kind of flame does Ye Brother have?"
Yang Yan asked curiously.
"You’re asking the right person. I happen to possess a special flame called the ’Life Spirit Flame.’"
This question hit Ye Changqing’s sweet spot. As he spoke, he separated a wisp of entirely emerald-green flame from his fingertips.
"This Life Spirit Flame is considered one of the milder special flames in the Star Universe, possessing the special power to nurture plants."
Though he said so, Yang Yan clearly sensed the terrifying energy within that small wisp of flame. If this is considered mild, then the more violent ones must be terrifyingly powerful?
"Wow! Ye Brother is amazing!"
Yang Yan praised without reservation.
"I apologize, Brother Yang. However, within our sect, my second junior brother Song Qiao is the strongest in alchemy."
Ye Changqing humbly continued.
"This alchemy..."
The two chatted and walked, and Yang Yan frequently nodded, looking very teachable.
From this, Yang Yan also learned that Ye Changqing’s alchemy level had already surpassed the second tier, and he owns a mid-level spiritual treasure—the Flame-Devouring Bowl—that can absorb all flame attacks.
He couldn’t help but sigh that the Pill Sect indeed has profound foundations.
Yang Yan and Ye Changqing had a great conversation, unintentionally facilitating interactions among other disciples from the two sects.
"Brother, are you a disciple of the Pill Sect? Thank you for your pills, my previous injuries feel much better now!"
An Ancient Abyss Sect disciple thanked a Pill Sect disciple.
"Brother, no need to be polite. It’s an order from our Sect Leader. If you want to thank someone, thank our Sect Leader."
However, that Pill Sect disciple was indifferent and replied bluntly before moving away quickly.
"Looks like the rumors are true, alchemists are really proud..."
The snubbed Ancient Abyss Sect disciple could only shake his head helplessly.
"Brother, forgive him, his temper isn’t good, he speaks this way, please excuse him."
At this moment, another Pill Sect disciple came forward to explain.
"Hmm, it’s no problem..."
The two sects thus continued negotiating as they traveled some distance.
"Sect Leader Lin, do you feel it? There’s a spiritual power fluctuation ahead."
The Sect Leader of the Pill Sect suddenly stopped and spoke to Lin An.
"Yes, I feel it. It’s probably another sect engaging in combat."
Lin An said in a deep voice.
"Let’s go take a look."
With that, the two Sect Leaders, along with Yang Yan and others who also sensed the battle fluctuations, all went forward to observe.
"Sect Leader Lin, aren’t those the people from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers? What are these female disciples fighting with?"
From afar, Dan Xuan saw the group of female disciples from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers constantly attacking a mass of fog and asked puzzledly.
"It’s probably some kind of monster, and it seems a bit troublesome. They appear to be in a stalemate."
Lin An observed for a while and said.
Yang Yan also observed from a distance for a while and said, "Something is not quite right with this fog."
