247: Borrowing fire, Valley Master Tang’s little thoughts

The atmosphere on the scene was somewhat solemn. The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame held profound significance for the Burning Flame Valley; it was not merely an ordinary Heavenly Flame.

Since the establishment of the Burning Flame Valley, it had been passed down among successive Valley Masters. In a sense, it had become the de facto symbol of the Valley Master.

As the next Valley Master, Tang Huo'er was naturally very angry to learn that someone was coveting her Heavenly Flame.

Without the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, would she still be considered the Valley Master?

Lin Xiu did not look at her, but instead cast his gaze towards Valley Master Tang Zhen.

At this moment, Tang Huo'er's attitude was far less important than Tang Zhen's.

"Brother Lin, to be honest, your request truly puts me in a difficult position."

After a moment of silence, Tang Zhen revealed a bitter smile. He had never imagined that someone would dare to come to the Burning Flame Valley to borrow the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame.

Should he be called audacious, or simply a hot-headed youth?

Since the other party knew of the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame's existence, he must have inquired about it beforehand.

There was no Dao for him not to know its importance to the Burning Flame Valley.

"I don't think there's anything to be difficult about. I'm just borrowing it, and I'll return it to you later."

Lin Xiu shook his head, his attitude still firm.

"The main thing is that you might not understand. The Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, having been passed down through generations of the Burning Flame Valley, already has the Burning Flame Valley's imprint branded within it. Even if I lent it to you, you wouldn't be able to refine it without Cultivating the corresponding Cultivation Technique."

Tang Zhen's gaze was piercing, hoping to make Lin Xiu retreat in the face of difficulty.

A Heavenly Flame that couldn't be refined, couldn't be controlled at all. What use would it be to borrow it?

"I understand. Valley Master is worried that I can't use it, not that you don't want to lend it, right?"

As soon as Lin Xiu finished speaking, the few people present were all stunned.

Good gracious!

Tang Zhen's expression froze for a moment. What the hammer are you worried about?

"Can't you understand good intentions?"

Tang Huo'er glared.

"Is that not what the Valley Master means? I have my own unique method for refining Heavenly Flames. Valley Master just needs to lend it to me."

Lin Xiu still ignored Tang Huo'er, his gaze fixed on Tang Zhen.

The imprint within the Heavenly Flame was left by previous generations of Burning Flame Valley ancestors. Even he couldn't erase it. Could a young man like you do it?

Tang Zhen scoffed at Lin Xiu's words in his heart, then suddenly his heart stirred, "Brother Lin, lending it to you is not impossible..."

"Father!"

As soon as he spoke, Tang Huo'er's displeased gaze swept over.

Tang Zhen gave her a look to calm down and continued to Lin Xiu, "However, before I lend it to you, I have a condition."

"You speak."

Lin Xiu saw him relent, knowing his chance had come.

"You must first refine the Medicinal Pill I need. This is one condition."

Tang Zhen said.

"That is natural."

Lin Xiu nodded calmly.

"Secondly, I can only lend it to you within the Burning Flame Valley. If you cannot refine it, you are not allowed to take it out to seek help from others."

Tang Zhen's eyes became serious and firm, carefully observing the change in Lin Xiu's expression.

Hearing this, Lin Xiu immediately understood his plan, deliberately put on a troubled expression, and after a slight hesitation, gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Brother Lin, if you fail to refine it, don't be disheartened. I can make the decision to let you choose a Fighting Skill no lower than Profound High-Rank in the Burning Flame Valley as compensation."

Tang Zhen thought he had seen through Lin Xiu's plan, and while secretly pleased, he maintained a calm expression and did not forget to comfort him a few words, fearing that Lin Xiu would not give his full effort during Alchemy.

The Materials for a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill were all carefully collected, and losing them would be a great heartache.

"Valley Master is generous. When do we start Alchemy?"

Lin Xiu only wanted to obtain the flame and then revive Venerable Skyfire.

"Do you need to rest first?"

After all, it was a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill, and Tang Zhen still felt very pained about the Materials.

"No need."

Lin Xiu's attitude was firm.

"Then please follow me."

Seeing this, Tang Zhen no longer dwelled on it. He was also curious whether Lin Xiu truly had the ability to refine a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill.

Xin Lan followed.

Tang Zhen led Lin Xiu to the outside of a room, handed over the Pill Formula, and a naring.

He told Lin Xiu that it contained the Materials for one refinement.

"Brother Lin, as a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill, the Fire Bodhi Pill's refinement is extremely complex. The entire process is divided into eight parts. I have studied the Pill Formula for a long time and have some insights. Do you need my cooperation?"

While Lin Xiu was examining the Pill Formula, Tang Zhen asked softly from the side.

The Fire Bodhi Pill, from the extraction of medicinal Materials to the Fusion and subsequent processes, involved many steps. The entire refinement process, even under smooth conditions, was estimated to take about ten days.

It was precisely because he was so familiar with the Pill Formula that Tang Zhen felt uncertain and wanted to find someone to assist him.

"No need."

Lin Xiu's attention returned from the Pill Formula, and he glanced at the newly appearing Medicinal Pill light spot on his Alchemy template.

At first glance, the Fire Bodhi Pill's refinement process was dazzling and dizzying.

But as twenty attribute points were invested, everything became simple and clear.

"Valley Master Tang, I'm starting directly. From now on, don't let anyone disturb me."

Lin Xiu walked straight to the stone platform inside the room, and with a wave of his hand, a Medicine Cauldron appeared. It was entirely reddish-crimson, covered in strange patterns, and the fierce beast patterns on its body were lifelike.

"This is the Myriad Beast Cauldron."

When Tang Zhen saw this item, his trust in Lin Xiu's Alchemy level increased by a few points.

Lin Xiu took out all the Materials and threw them all into the Medicine Cauldron at once.

"Ah, this..."

Tang Zhen let out a low cry, just about to stop him, but then saw Lin Xiu ignite the flame.

Immediately, the words on his lips were swallowed back, fearing that he would disturb him.

"This is too reckless."

Tang Huo'er frowned. Even if she didn't know Alchemy, she understood a little. Refining medicinal ingredients like this required extremely high control over the flame.

After all, the melting temperatures of different medicinal Materials were not the same.

Once Alchemy began, Lin Xiu paid no attention to the outside world, concentrating on the refinement.

The initial gazes of the few people nearby were suspicious, tinged with worry.

But gradually, their mouths widened, and their eyes became somewhat dazed.

Various medicinal Materials were constantly flying around at a dazzling speed, gradually turning into liquid under the steaming flames. A rich medicinal fragrance, mixed together, wafted out.

Time passed bit by bit. Tang Zhen was completely at a loss for words to express his feelings.

He had seen the Fire Bodhi Pill's Pill Formula at least a hundred times, but he would never dare to refine it as smoothly as Lin Xiu.

Eight days passed in a flash, and the flame's temperature showed no signs of decreasing.

"This is absolutely not the Qi reserves of an ordinary Dou Zong. Is he Cultivating a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique?"

Tang Zhen was surprised to find that Lin Xiu's Qi had not weakened in the slightest after so many days of consumption, as if he simply didn't know fatigue.

At this moment, more and more people gathered to watch.

Everyone held their breath, their gazes fixed on the eight tiny light spots within the halo.

They gradually drew closer under the flames, slowly undergoing Fusion.

Rumble!

At a certain moment, a dull thunderous sound echoed in the sky without warning. Large patches of dark clouds appeared, gathering together, with rolling thunder and silver lightning snakes darting within them.

"It succeeded?"

Looking at the dark clouds in the sky, everyone felt somewhat incredulous.

When did the refinement of a seventh-grade Medicinal Pill become so simple and easy?

Everyone watched Lin Xiu's Alchemy, his techniques fluid, his operations meticulous, giving them the illusion that they could do it too.

"Valley Master Tang, the Pill Lightning is up to you."

As Lin Xiu's somewhat hoarse voice came out, a burst of medicinal fragrance rose from above the Medicine Cauldron.

The thunder in the sky seemed to be drawn, instantly boiling over.