"I didn't expect them to still escape."

Qin Yang's gaze sharpened as he lightly shook his head, casting consecutive spells. Most of the spiritual power within him had already been depleted. At this moment, even if he pursued, he might not be able to catch up with the two.

"You little brat, my Dark Palace will never forgive you! Once I break through to the Earth Tier, I will surely level your Celestial Sword Pavilion to the ground!"

In the depths of the forest, an extremely enraged voice from An Yuan echoed.

"Hmph, it's not certain yet who won't be forgiving whom."

Qin Yang snorted coldly and put away his Purple Blood Soft Sword.

"I didn't expect it would end like this—two dead, two escaped from the Dark Palace?"

On a red leaf tree, Ximen Feihua gently closed his Ancient Bronze Fan, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.

"Young Master Feihua, this kid's methods are very mysterious, not like those of an ancient martial artist. And he carries so many talismans; this boy must have a big secret!"

Beside him, the old man's sharp eyes gleamed as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Old Han makes a valid point."

Ximen Feihua's expression became slightly more serious as he nodded solemnly.

"I say, haven't you two watched enough?"

Qin Yang stored away the Purple Blood Soft Sword, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes as he looked toward the red leaf tree where Ximen Feihua and Old Han were standing.

"Have we been discovered?"

Ximen Feihua's expression tightened. Since they had been discovered, there was no point in hiding any longer. He tapped his toe on the branch and flew down from the red leaf tree.

"Haha, Brother Qin, your skills are indeed impressive. You single-handedly took down the two great tributes of the Dark Palace and forced the Palace Master and his only son to flee. Your strength and ability are probably not inferior to those of an early-stage Earth Tier expert."

Ximen Feihua shook the Ancient Bronze Fan, appearing quite enthusiastic, and said with a smile.

"You flatter me, Feihua. I only found these people thanks to the clues provided by Brother Feihua. However, now that the matter is resolved, I must bid Brother Feihua farewell."

Qin Yang nodded once and said.

"Then I shall take my leave."

Ximen Feihua glanced at Bi Luoyue. He wanted to leave with her, but seeing that Qin Yang had spoken, he could only smile and say.

"Qin Yang, you're amazing."

Zilan stepped forward, her beautiful eyes fixed on Qin Yang with delight.

The Fire Flame Lion beside them kept rubbing its head against Qin Yang, unable to hide its excitement and joy.

"Haha, let's go, Little Yan, let's head back, and I'll feed you some things. By then, those ancient martial artists won't be able to bully you anymore."

Qin Yang patted the Fire Flame Lion's head and said with a smile.

"Are you alright?"

Bi Luoyue also came over and asked.

"I'm fine, let's go."

Qin Yang shook his head, smiling as he replied.

Then, Qin Yang and the two women mounted the Fire Flame Lion's back. By now, it was evening; the golden rays of the setting sun bathed the mountains and forests, and the Fire Flame Lion ran like the wind towards Danfeng City.

Upon entering Danfeng City, the three of them first went to the Elixir Medicine Association. Qin Yang's Primordial Spirit Pill had been certified by the association. One Primordial Spirit Pill could be exchanged for thirty Violent Dragon Pills, and it received extremely high praise, noting its significant benefits for the inner power cultivation of Earth Tier experts.

"Qin Yang, since the certification has gone through, you can use the Primordial Spirit Pill in tomorrow's auction."

Zilan said with a smile.

"Mm."

Qin Yang nodded. He had more than sixteen hundred Primordial Spirit Grass on hand, enough to refine a large number of Primordial Spirit Pills.

Immediately, Qin Yang purchased a large amount of Ginseng from a nearby pharmacy before returning with the two women to the Danfeng Restaurant.

In a room in the courtyard, the lamps were bright. Qin Yang, Bi Luoyue, Zilan, and the Fire Flame Lion gathered in the room.

"Qin Yang, are you going to feed Little Yan the Magma Jade Marrow and the Fire Crystal Ape King's Crystal Core now?"

Zilan blinked her bright eyes and asked.

"Yes, the Magma Jade Marrow can alter Little Yan's constitution and potential. The Fire Crystal Ape King's Crystal Core contains abundant energy. After consuming it, Little Yan should have no problem advancing to the Profound Tier."

Qin Yang nodded and said.

In his hands were the translucent red Magma Jade Marrow and the fiery red diamond-shaped Crystal Core.

Beside him, the Fire Flame Lion's eyes burned hotly, and it gazed at the Magma Jade Marrow and Crystal Core in Qin Yang's hand, revealing a bit of longing.

"The process of eating this Magma Jade Marrow to alter its constitution might be painful, Little Yan, you must endure it!"

Qin Yang placed the Magma Jade Marrow in front of the Fire Flame Lion and said solemnly.

The Fire Flame Lion nodded its massive head and then swallowed the Magma Jade Marrow whole.

"Go ahead and eat this Crystal Core as well. The process of change from the Magma Jade Marrow can help digest the energy within the Crystal Core."

Qin Yang handed the Fire Crystal Ape King's Crystal Core to the Fire Flame Lion, which swallowed it as well.

Roar~!

A quarter of an hour later, the Fire Flame Lion let out a low howl of pain, its entire body becoming extremely hot, and a scorching crimson glow enveloped it.

The crimson glow intertwined and converged, eventually surrounding the Fire Flame Lion's entire form like flowing molten lava.

From the outside, the Fire Flame Lion appeared to be inside a cocoon of scorching lava.

Inside that Magma Light Cocoon, the low and extremely painful cries of the Fire Flame Lion could be heard.

"Qin Yang, Little Yan seems to be in a lot of pain."

Listening to the howls, a look of distress appeared on Zilan's small face.

"Mm, this process is necessary. The Magma Jade Marrow transformation expels impurities from its bones, making them even stronger. This pain is similar to the human process of scraping bones to remove poison."

Qin Yang nodded and said in a solemn voice.

"Oh? Qin Yang, that sounds very painful."

Zilan covered her small mouth, unable to watch.

"Gaining strength requires a price, let alone changing Little Yan's constitution and potential. Let's leave and give this space to Little Yan."

Glancing at the Magma Light Cocoon, Qin Yang spoke to the two women.

After leaving the room, Qin Yang exchanged a few words with the two women, urging them to go to bed early.

Returning to his own room, Qin Yang sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and began to circulate the Nine Revolutions of the Stars, spending some time adjusting himself to the peak condition.

"Whew."

An hour later, Qin Yang gently exhaled and opened his eyes. Those dark eyes were calm and untroubled. By now, his spiritual power had fully recovered, and his heart and spirit were at peace.

"I can begin refining elixirs now."

Qin Yang gestured with his right hand, and the Purple Jade Pill Furnace floated into the air, gradually enlarging while emitting gentle purple light.

"Rise."

Qin Yang pinched a seal with his hand, sending spiritual power into the Purple Jade Pill Furnace, causing the lid to rise.

"Enter."

Qin Yang gestured with both hands, and fifty Primordial Spirit Grass and fifty portions of Ginseng flowed into the Purple Jade Pill Furnace.

"True Fire, condense!"

Qin Yang shouted lowly, and scarlet flames rose from his palm. The next step was to calcine the Primordial Spirit Grass and Ginseng into liquid with the True Fire, preserving their essence, and finally merging them into perfectly round Primordial Spirit Pills.

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