243: Fenyan Valley

One day later.

Outside the spatial tunnel, Lin Xiu waved goodbye to Han Yue.

"Senior Sister, if people from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion come in the future, just give them my name. Don't worry about me. Tell them I will personally go to the Wind and Thunder Pavilion."

Lin Xiu said.

"I know, Junior Brother, you've emphasized it many times."

Han Yue smiled slightly.

"Then I'll be going."

Lin Xiu turned and entered the tunnel, releasing his spatial boat.

After getting on track.

His consciousness sank into a naring, which contained all the Hong Family's wealth.

This time, the Han Family didn't pay anything for the help.

Therefore, Lin Xiu directly took everything from the Hong Family, and the most useful thing for him inside was Fighting Skills.

Attribute points are scarce; this is the most important problem currently.

For more than a month in the spatial tunnel, Lin Xiu focused his attention on low-tier Fighting Skills.

Over such a long period, his gains were considerable.

[Name: Lin Xiu]

[Age: 23]

[Realm: One-star Dou Zong (260w / 500w)]

[Space: Mastery Progress (6%)]

[Physique: Seventh-tier Perfection (99%)]

[Soul: Spirit Realm Middle Stage (70%)]

[Aptitude: Seventh-tier]

[Abilities:

Earth High-Rank: Mahayana Hun Yuan Skill lv12 (Max)

Profound High-Rank: Flame Mantra lv9 (Max)

Earth High-Rank: Starfire Spirit Body lv12 (Max)

Earth High-Rank: Heaven and Earth Nirvana Wheel lv12 (Max)

Intermediate Earth Rank: Thunder God Finger lv11 (Max)

Intermediate Earth Rank: Mountain River Shatter lv11 (Max)

Intermediate Earth Rank Movement Skill: Six Thousand Thunder Movements lv11 (Max)

Low-tier Earth Rank: Guiyuan Art lv10 (Max)

Low-tier Earth Rank Secret Art: Burning Origin Secret Art lv10 (Max)

Low-tier Earth Rank: Flame Soul Separation Technique lv10 (Max)

...

[Profession: Alchemist]

[Grade: Nine]

[Attribute Points: 95]

...

"Almost 100 attribute points, enough for me to deal with the troubles of the Burning Flame Valley."

Lin Xiu scanned the panel, his mind focused.

Ahead, space fluctuated violently, a sign that the end of the tunnel was approaching.

A swirling vortex appeared in front of his vision. The spatial boat passed through it, shaking constantly, and disappeared after a few seconds.

Getting up from the boat, Lin Xiu waved his hand, put away the spatial boat, and walked out of the tunnel.

Outside was a huge city, bustling with people.

Entering the city, Lin Xiu found a shop and purchased a map showing the direction of the Burning Flame Valley.

"Probably another fellow who came because of their reputation. However, the Medicinal Pills the Burning Flame Valley needs to refine require the cooperation of many Alchemists. That kid looks so young; he probably doesn't have much strength. When he gets to the mountain gate, he probably won't even have a chance to enter."

The shop owner watched Lin Xiu's back and muttered to himself.

The Burning Flame Valley's search for Advanced Alchemists was not a secret; many people in the city knew about it.

Among them, Elder Chi Huo had been recruiting in the city during this time...

A mountain range rose from the earth, devoid of any vegetation, completely occupied by scorching volcanoes.

Amidst the dazzling fiery red, white mist continuously rose from the tops of some peaks.

Red lava flowed like streams throughout this mountain range.

This was the Scorching Fire Mountain Range.

Due to the prevalence of volcanoes, the fire attribute energy in the vicinity of this mountain range was extremely rich.

Looking around, many figures could be seen sitting cross-legged around the mountain range, their breathing rising and falling as they absorbed the surrounding fire attribute energy.

Lin Xiu did not stop, soaring directly towards the depths of the mountain range.

Soon, a crimson mountain peak came into view, with a stone staircase extending from the foot of the mountain all the way to its summit.

However, no buildings could be seen on it; it seemed this staircase was built only for people to conveniently climb and admire the mountain range scenery.

"The Central Plains are truly different. Powerful Sects all have their own unique hidden spaces, setting up spatial barriers. If one doesn't have some strength, they definitely won't even find the entrance when they arrive."

Lin Xiu's figure flickered, soaring directly towards the mountain peak's summit.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

The Void Realm twisted, subtly revealing some lines, exposing a faint spatial outline behind it.

He placed his hand on it, feeling a repulsive force transmit back from it.

"Is anyone there?"

Lin Xiu called out to the Void Realm.

The Burning Flame Valley was not the Yunlan Sect; the Sect's strength far surpassed the latter by several streets.

Lin Xiu did not want to rashly smash the door, fearing he would leave a bad impression.

However.

He called out several times, but there was no response at all.

"It would be great if Zi Yan were here; she could just walk inside and call someone to open the door."

Lin Xiu sighed, feeling a bit of a headache.

If he were to take out eighty, he probably wouldn't need many attempts to make everyone in the Burning Flame Valley aware.

But it didn't quite fit the etiquette of visiting as a guest.

People who play with fire are always short-tempered. If they didn't listen to his explanation, that would be troublesome.

Just as he was getting a headache, the sound of wings flapping suddenly came.

Taking a few steps back, Lin Xiu looked up at the sky. A giant flame bird flapped its wings, slowly descending towards him.

As it drew closer, the two figures on the bird's back also became clear.

One was an old man in a red robe, and the other was an old man in a purple robe, with a faint arrogance on his face, wearing the Alchemist Guild's emblem on his chest.

A Grade Six Alchemist.

Lin Xiu had never been assessed by the Alchemist Guild, but he had seen a similar mark on Han Feng.

"Old man Chi Huo, an Elder of the Burning Flame Valley. Young man, what do you intend to do standing outside the Burning Flame Valley?"

Getting off the bird's back, the red-robed old man introduced himself, his gaze sizing up Lin Xiu, somewhat puzzled.

"Greetings, Elder Chi Huo. This junior, Lin Xiu, heard that the Valley Master is looking for Alchemists, and I'd like to try."

Lin Xiu cupped his fists and said slowly.

"Hmph..."

Before Chi Huo could reply, a somewhat scornful snort rang out from beside him; it was the purple-robed old man.

His gaze was filled with disdain, "Kid, this isn't a place you should be. The Alchemists the Burning Flame Valley Master needs must be at least Grade Six. How old are you? Go back and practice some more."

"You should go back first."

Chi Huo waved his hand. If he truly had strength, he would have actively participated during the recruitment in the city. No one would run to the Burning Flame Valley's entrance to volunteer himself.

So young, how many years has he been studying alchemy?

Moreover, Zeng Xiu, as a Grade Six Alchemist, certainly wouldn't be so short-sighted; there was no need to waste time here.

After speaking, Chi Huo took out a jade slip, and the Void Realm twisted to reveal a portal.

"Great Master Zeng, please."

Chi Huo smiled at the purple-robed old man, extending his hand in an inviting gesture.

"These youngsters nowadays really don't know their place."

Zeng Xiu glanced at Lin Xiu, then stepped into the portal. Chi Huo followed closely behind, watching Lin Xiu, and closed the portal.

"I should have made myself look older."

Lin Xiu hadn't expected to not even have a chance to refute; the other party had directly dismissed him based solely on his appearance.

Looking at the restored Void Realm, Lin Xiu weighed his options. When it was time to use force, it couldn't be avoided.

"Elder Lin?"

Suddenly, Lin Xiu heard a woman's voice from behind him, soft, as if she was afraid of mistaking him for someone else.

A blue-clad woman stood at the front of the stone steps. She leaned slightly forward, her eyes flashing with nervousness.

"You know me?"

Lin Xiu thought for a moment, having no memory of the other party, and looked puzzled.

"It really is you?! Elder Lin, my name is Xin Lan, and I'm also a student of Canaan Academy. I've heard about your deeds; you're my idol."

The blue-clad woman exclaimed, bouncing to Lin Xiu's front.

"Uh, hello."

Lin Xiu took half a step back, nodding slightly to the other party. Unbelievable, to meet a fan of his in the Central Plains.

"Elder Lin, I see you standing outside. Do you want to enter the Burning Flame Valley?"

Xin Lan asked.