48: Why does this alchemy technique look so familiar?

“Ah… mm! That truly feels refreshing!”

Kicking open the door, Xiao Lei stretched, and a series of crisp cracks echoed from his bones.

After absorbing all the accompanying purple crystal source that Xiao Yi Xian brought back, Xiao Lei was pleasantly surprised to find that his Cultivation had advanced by one star, and the purple flame he obtained from the Amethyst Winged Lion King had become more powerful than ever before.

Perhaps he could consider using Burning Technique to absorb it and raise his Rank.

“Young Master, you’ve come out of seclusion!”

A surprised and joyful voice rang in his ear, and the next moment, a pair of small hands wrapped around Xiao Lei’s waist.

Without even thinking, Xiao Lei knew it was Qing Lin, that Little girl, who had been waiting by his door for him to emerge from seclusion!

Facing the Little girl’s enthusiasm, Xiao Lei didn’t dampen her spirits. Instead, he gently ruffled her hair.

“How many days have I been in seclusion? What’s the situation now? Has anyone come looking for me?”

Hearing this, Qing Lin lifted her small head from Xiao Lei’s embrace and immediately replied.

“Counting today, it’s been sixteen days.”

Xiao Lei smiled at her words, clearly the Little girl had been counting the days!

Qing Lin pondered for a moment before continuing.

“A group of people came a few days ago, saying they wanted to trade with you, Young Master. The leader wore an alchemist badge similar to yours, Young Master.”

“That person was very respectful, but the big man who followed him had a particularly bad attitude. I told him you were in seclusion, but he still clamored to break in. Luckily, Little Xuan and Little Liu were here. I had Little Xuan beat him up, and then he quieted down a bit. He’s waiting for you to come out of seclusion, Young Master!”

The young girl spoke with an indignant expression, clearly upset about the other party’s rude attempt to disturb Xiao Lei’s seclusion!

“Where is Xiao Yi Xian? Is she still in seclusion?”

After leaving the Poison Nether Swamp, Xiao Lei naturally didn’t leave empty-handed, taking the poisonous herbs with him. Xiao Yi Xian then simply went into seclusion to absorb the poisonous herbs.

“No, Sister Xiao Yi Xian hasn’t come out yet.”

Xiao Lei wasn’t surprised. After all, the Calamity Poison Body needed time to digest toxins. Once Xiao Yi Xian finished absorbing those poisonous herbs, her Cultivation would probably reach Dou Ling.

Xiao Lei then sensed Qing Lin’s Cultivation and found that she had already reached the Dou Master Realm, her Cultivation speed was terrifying.

“Not bad, you’ve already reached Dou Master. In a few days, I’ll give you the Mystic Ice Python. For now… let’s go meet those guests!”

Xiao Lei couldn’t wait to ruthlessly fleece Gu He… “Old He, I’m not saying anything, but how many days have we been waiting here! This Xiao Lei won’t even see us, just leaving us to dry. Feng Li and I don’t mind, but you are a Sixth Rank Alchemist. Even if he is a Dou Huang, he shouldn’t treat you so lightly!”

In the hall, Yan Shi’s boisterous voice drowned out everything else.

“Hey, hey, hey! I say, Lion, can you not include me when you speak!”

Feng Li stroked his long beard. Unlike Yan Shi’s impatient nature, he was quite calm.

“I already know, Lion. Aren’t you just upset because that Little girl taught you a lesson a few days ago? Why don’t you go find that Little girl’s pet and get another beating!”

Seeing his thoughts exposed, Yan Shi could only slam the table and then sit down sullenly.

If he could win, he would have gone up already, alright!

Even if he was lucky enough to defeat the Mystic Ice Python that attacked a few days ago, there was still the Xiangliu that had been hiding behind that Little girl!

“Old He, if you ask me, it must be that this Xiao Lei doesn’t have any so-called Heavenly Flame at all! The message that woman Yun Yun gave you might be problematic! After all…” Yan Shi continued to babble.

“Enough!”

Gu He, who had been silent until now, slammed his teacup onto the table, his expression slightly angry.

Yan Shi immediately swallowed all his words. He could tell Gu He was displeased, and it was clearly unwise to provoke him at this moment.

“Yun’er’s message cannot be wrong! Just wait patiently!”

Gu He had waited for decades. With his composure, waiting these few days was no problem!

“Everyone, sorry to have kept you waiting!”

A calm voice suddenly echoed in the hall, and then Xiao Lei’s figure instantly appeared before the group.

“So fast!”

Feng Li, who had always looked composed, could no longer remain calm when he saw Xiao Lei appear so suddenly!

He hadn’t even seen how Xiao Lei appeared, and when he saw Xiao Lei’s appearance, he was once again deeply shocked.

Xiao Lei was simply too young… He knew that his Dou King Cultivation had been achieved in his twilight years, but Xiao Lei’s appearance… could he even be twenty!

“Pill King Gu He, I’ve heard much about you!”

Xiao Lei didn’t put on any airs with Gu He; he was the first to cup his hands in greeting.

Gu He already had a request of Xiao Lei, so he naturally didn’t dare to be slow, quickly standing up and returning the bow.

“I heard from a traveling Fellow Daoist that Fellow Daoist Xiao Lei has a Heavenly Flame he wishes to trade, so I specially came to visit. I only hope I haven’t disturbed Fellow Daoist’s Cultivation!”

Gu He spoke calmly, neither fawning nor arrogant, which raised Xiao Lei’s opinion of him.

Feng Li, who was beside him, also didn’t put on airs, quickly stood up, and likewise bowed to Xiao Lei, offering a few words of flattery.

“Hmph!”

Yan Shi, seeing Xiao Lei arrive, was still brooding over being beaten up by a Fifth Rank Demonic Beast a few days ago, and merely squinted at Xiao Lei from the corner of his eye.

“Pill King, no rush. I want to handle some matters first!”

Xiao Lei chuckled lightly, then his tone turned cold as he looked at the unruly Yan Shi.

Daring to provoke him on his territory, and even preparing to attack Qing Lin… Even if Qing Lin wasn’t injured, he couldn’t let it go. Xiao Lei could be easygoing about other things, but no one could actively provoke him!

“Fellow Daoist Xiao Lei! Yan…”

Gu He, seeing the situation was not good, tried to say something, but Xiao Lei suddenly looked at him, his eyes filled with icy killing intent!

Gu He only felt as if his throat was being tightly constricted by something, unable to utter another word. Although he was also a Dou King, facing Xiao Lei, a Dou Huang, he was like a child facing a fierce and evil bully.

“That Little girl Qing Lin said that a few days ago, a strong person named Yan Shi wanted to kick open my seclusion room door and even attacked Qing Lin. I presume it was this one—!”

Hearing this, Yan Shi’s heart sank, but his pride still prompted him to raise his head.

“Your Excellency left us waiting here. What’s wrong with me having some complaints…”

Yan Shi was still trying to argue, but the next moment, Xiao Lei grabbed him by the throat, making it impossible for him to utter a single word.

“I’m not interested in your sophistry. I can, however, turn it into ghostly sophistry!”

Xiao Lei’s Dou Qi suddenly erupted, causing Gu He and the other person standing nearby to stagger, almost losing their balance, while Yan Shi’s Dou Qi was firmly suppressed by Xiao Lei.

“Great Master Xiao Lei, please show mercy! Although Yan Shi was disrespectful, he ultimately caused no casualties. If Senior is truly displeased, a beating would suffice, but please spare his life!”

Seeing this, Feng Li on the side quickly spoke up to plead for him. Although the two often bickered, they had fought side by side many times over the years and shared a considerable friendship. He truly couldn’t bear to see Xiao Lei actually kill the other party.

Feng Li had no doubt that Xiao Lei would dare to do so!

“Since that’s the case, Xiangliu, give him a lesson!”

With that, Xiao Lei released Yan Shi, who immediately coughed loudly, his eyes filled with horror as he looked at Xiao Lei!

The next moment, a small, entirely green snake suddenly darted out, its tail whipping fiercely at Yan Shi’s face.

Smack!

A crisp striking sound rang out, and a bright red scar immediately appeared on Yan Shi’s face.

It wasn’t over yet. White smoke quickly rose from the wound, accompanied by sizzling corrosive sounds, and Yan Shi’s face rapidly became poisoned.

Yan Shi quickly circulated his Dou Qi to expel the toxins from his body, but by the time he finished, the scar on his face was deep enough to expose bone.

Yan Shi endured the severe pain and didn’t say another word, fearing to provoke Xiao Lei again.

In the past, when he ran his mouth, others would at least have some scruples and wouldn’t really do anything to him, but… Xiao Lei acted without any reservations, purely aiming to mess him up badly!

After doing all this, Xiao Lei returned to his gentle demeanor and looked at Gu He, “Pill King, let’s continue our discussion!”

“Good… good!”

Gu He’s voice trembled uncontrollably. What he didn’t know was that from the moment he showed his fear, he was destined to be the one slaughtered in this transaction…