Chapter 196: Refining the Green Lotus Core Flame
Seeing her shocked expression, Xiao Yan smiled faintly and raised his hand.
With a flick, two flames ignited on his index and ring fingers. One flame burned in alternating black and white, while the other shimmered in brilliant rainbow hues.
"Wow, such beautiful flames!" Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but marvel at the dazzling rainbow colored Myriad Beasts Flame.
"Heh. Women."
Xiao Yan shook his head in mild exasperation. No matter what kind of woman it was, they were always drawn to appearances. To them, the vibrant Myriad Beasts Flame looked far more powerful than the simpler black and white Yin Yang Sacred Flame.
But Xiao Yan wasn't one to be swayed by such illusions. Flames might mesmerize others, but for him, only Xiao Yi Xian's beauty could captivate him.
After her initial surprise, Xiao Yi Xian quickly regained her composure. Curiosity flashed in her eyes as she asked, "But didn't you say you needed three types of Heavenly Flames? You only have two."
Xiao Yan smiled knowingly. "The third one hasn't been refined yet. That's what I'm about to do now."
Leaning close, he whispered a few words into her ear.
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Yi Xian's face turned crimson in an instant.
"Qing Lin, stay with Xiao Yi Xian for a few days. I have something important to take care of," Xiao Yan said, gently ruffling Qing Lin's hair. Then, in a blur, his figure vanished from the small hut.
Once he was gone, Xiao Yi Xian's flushed cheeks began to cool slightly.
"Ugh, that shameless man he's always bullying me," she muttered, pouting angrily before a faint trace of shyness crept back onto her face.
"Xiao Yi Xian, what did Young Master Xiao just whisper to you?" Qing Lin asked, her tone filled with innocent curiosity.
"What he said?" Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment before lightly pinching Qing Lin's tender cheeks.
"That's not something a child like you should know. It's not suitable for kids, understand?"
"Oh…" Qing Lin's cheeks puffed slightly as her large green eyes glistened with confusion and innocence.
Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but soften at Qing Lin's pitiful expression. Taking the girl's hand, she said gently, "Come on, let's take a walk outside."
Hand in hand, they strolled out of the hut and into the quiet basin.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan had arrived at the secluded mountain cave where he had previously trained.
"Elder Wen, bring out the Green Lotus Core Flame," Xiao Yan said, a grin tugging at his lips.
"Of course, Young Master," Wen Lao's voice echoed from within the spatial ring. Moments later, a small green lotus platform, less than three feet wide, appeared before Xiao Yan.
As soon as the lotus platform emerged, the cave's temperature began to rise dramatically.
Even though the Green Lotus Core Flame was sealed within the lotus platform, the scorching heat radiating from it was enough to make the cave unbearably dry.
Unlike the two previous Heavenly Flames Xiao Yan had refined the Yin Yang Sacred Flame and the Myriad Beasts Flame, which had former owners controlling their power the Green Lotus Core Flame was a true ownerless entity. Its untamed energy radiated unchecked, filling the entire cave with an oppressive heat.
The moment Xiao Yan removed the Green Lotus Core Flame from the lotus platform, the roof of the cave began to melt. The temperature of the small mountain spiked so dramatically that it even caused the basin's climate to shift, with the ambient temperature rising noticeably.
Back in the basin, Xiao Yi Xian froze mid step as the rising heat caught her attention. She covered her mouth with a delicate hand, her wide eyes fixed on the distant hill where Xiao Yan had gone.
"So… this is the power of a Heavenly Flame?" she murmured, her voice trembling slightly.
Despite knowing Xiao Yan's strength, she had never truly witnessed it firsthand. Now, feeling the terrifying energy of the Heavenly Flame, she finally began to grasp the immensity of his power.
Is he really going to consume that monstrous thing? Xiao Yi Xian wondered, her disbelief mirrored on her face.
"What a monster," she whispered softly, a mix of awe and exasperation in her tone.
Inside the cave, Xiao Yan had already consumed the Golden Essence Jade Pill, a medicinal elixir designed to protect his body. His veins now pulsed with a greenish hue as his body became encased in a protective layer of jade like armor.
Facing the Green Lotus Core Flame, Xiao Yan's expression was calm.
Having already refined two Heavenly Flames, he was experienced and confident. While the Green Lotus Core Flame ranked 19th on the Heavenly Flame List, it posed no significant challenge to him.
Reaching out, Xiao Yan plunged his hand into the raging green flames.
"Hsss… Still a bit hot," he muttered with a wry smile.
Ignoring the searing heat, he grabbed a glowing clump of molten flame a substance that looked like deep green jade but radiated an intense temperature.
Without hesitation, Xiao Yan brought the molten flame to his lips and slurped it down.
The fiery liquid flowed down his throat like molten lava, leaving a tingling, burning sensation in its wake. It settled in his abdomen, spreading waves of heat through his body.
Closing his eyes, Xiao Yan began channeling his Flame Mantra, guiding his Dou Qi to envelop the Green Lotus Core Flame.
The flame fiercely resisted, writhing like a caged beast, but Xiao Yan's immense Dou Qi and refined technique left it no room to fight back. Within moments, the flame was subdued and sent coursing through his meridians.
For three days, Xiao Yan remained in the sweltering cave, his body absorbing the power of the Heavenly Flame. When he finally opened his eyes, a flicker of green flame danced deep within his pupils.
"Heh. A little Green Lotus Core Flame is no match for me." Xiao Yan smirked, his confidence brimming.
The next phase fusing the Heavenly Flames was a far more arduous process.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
The basin transitioned into late autumn. The once lush green grasses turned yellow, and the crisp air hinted at the approaching winter.
Inside the humble hut, Xiao Yi Xian sat by the window, her white dress glowing softly in the dim light. She patiently instructed Qing Lin on how to prepare medicinal herbs.
Over the past month, Qing Lin had grown more at ease around Xiao Yi Xian, and the two had become close, like sisters.
Suddenly, the door creaked open, revealing a figure in black.
Xiao Yan stepped inside, his face flushed, as though struggling to contain something within him.
"S Sir Xiao Yan!" Qing Lin cried out, startled by his appearance.
"Qing Lin, go to your room," Xiao Yan instructed, his voice unusually firm.
Qing Lin hesitated, her wide eyes darting between Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian. Sensing the tension in the room, she nodded quickly and scurried away.
As the door closed behind her, Xiao Yan turned his gaze to Xiao Yi Xian. Her face, already tinged with red, deepened to a vivid crimson under his intense stare.
(Chapter End)
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