Chapter 412: Requesting the Secret Technique

Chapter 412: Requesting the Secret Technique

When Xiao Ming emerged from his seclusion room, he was greeted outside by Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Venerable Tian Huo.

He greeted them and embraced both girls in his arms. His first glance was drawn to the serene Xiao Yi Xian. Having assimilated the Cold Poison, her strength had likely reached the Sixth Change Dou Venerate stage.

The Cold Poison, which was capable of inflicting severe injuries and nearly killing two intermediate-level Half-Saints, allowed her to make such a significant breakthrough.

When Xiao Ming turned his gaze to Qing Lin, he immediately sensed that her aura had surpassed his own in terms of Dou Qi cultivation, and she had already reached the nine-star Dou Venerate stage.

Even Venerable Tian Huo had advanced to the seven-star Dou Venerate stage.

"Qing Lin, did you use all of the Dou Saint Bone Marrow that I gave you?" Xiao Ming inquired, his gaze fixed on her.

"Mm-hmm," Qing Lin enthusiastically nodded.

"In that case, make sure to consolidate your breakthrough for a while. By the way, how much time has passed?" Xiao Ming asked.

"It has been three months, Young Master," she replied.

'Three months? That's not too long,' Xiao Ming thought to himself. The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.

At his level, several years of seclusion were considered normal. That was also why most of the powerful individuals in Central Plains tended to live in seclusion. Three months was a relatively short period of time.

After they talked for a while, two figures suddenly appeared in the sky. The leader among them was Qing Yi.

Descending gracefully, they landed in the Bamboo Pavilion. Qing Yi observed Xiao Ming, sensing that he appeared more spirited than before. There was an indescribable charm about him, with a profoundness in his eyes that exuded a mysterious allure, making him even more exceptional.

After a moment of distraction, Qing Yi smiled and said, "You finally came out of seclusion. In these three months, you caused quite a stir in our Sound Valley."

"I apologize for any oversight on my part," Xiao Ming replied, arching his hand. The soul pressure he had inadvertently caused during his breakthrough had indeed posed a considerable challenge for the lower-level disciples of Sound Valley.

"Hehe, I don't blame you at all. In fact, our disciples in Sound Valley have gained quite a bit from it," Qing Yi replied with a smile.

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is Tang Zhen, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley." Qing Yi smiled and pointed to the elderly man beside her.

The elderly man wore simple linen clothes and had red hair. His face was always adorned with a smile, making him appear like an amiable old man.

"I would like to request Elder Xiao Ming to refine a Fire Bodhisattva Pill for me."

"A Fire Bodhisattva Pill?" Xiao Ming raised an eyebrow at the mention. Wasn't this something that Burning Flame Valley would want to refine in a few years? He wondered why they were requesting it ahead of time. With doubts in his mind, he decided to ask directly.

"I have some knowledge about the Fire Bodhisattva Pill. It is a pill that requires the use of a Heavenly Flame to refine and can treat the aftereffects of a failed fusion with a Heavenly Flame. Did someone from Burning Flame Valley fail to fuse with the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame?" Xiao Ming inquired.

Tang Zhen let out a bitter smile. It wasn't surprising that Xiao Ming knew about the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame. This information was not a secret in Central Plains.

"Alas, it's all because of my unruly daughter. After hearing that Elder Xiao Ming had obtained a Heavenly Flame early on, she also wanted to give it a try and see if she could subdue our Burning Flame Valley's inherited Heavenly Flame. However, something went wrong during the process, leaving her with lingering aftereffects."

When Xiao Ming obtained the Core Soul Marrow, he also displayed the Heavenly Flame in public. Therefore, any force paying attention to him would know that he possessed a new kind of Heavenly Flame, and its power was not insignificant.

Possessing a Heavenly Flame had become one of Xiao Ming's symbols.

After all, there were fewer alchemists who possessed Heavenly Flame than there were eighth-tier alchemists.

"If we don't have the Fire Bodhisattva Pill, my daughter may not have more than a few years left. I request Elder Xiao Ming's assistance. Once the pill is successfully refined, Burning Flame Valley can provide a suitable reward and owe you a favor," Tang Zhen said as he stood up and bowed slightly to Xiao Ming.

It was evident that Tang Zhen cared deeply for his daughter.

'A favor?' Xiao Ming smiled faintly. Ancestor Huo Yun was still alive, so a favor owed by Burning Flame Valley could be considered valuable.

Waving his hand, Xiao Ming used his soul power to help Tang Zhen up and said with a smile, "Valley Master Tang, there's no need for that. The Fire Bodhisattva Pill is merely a high-grade seventh-tier pill, and I can refine it. However, I do have a requirement. I need your valley's secret technique, the Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change."

'The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change?' Hearing Xiao Ming's words, Tang Zhen was taken aback but quickly understood.

The Sky Fire Three Mysterious Change was one of Burning Flame Valley's most treasured techniques. Although it might be considered a useless technique to some people, it was comparable to a sharp weapon for those with peculiar flames in their bodies.

And since Xiao Ming possessed a Heavenly Flame, it was only natural for him to be interested in this technique.

Even within Burning Flame Valley, the technique was strictly guarded, only accessible to true core disciples who could cultivate the first transformation. As for the remaining two transformations, they depended on the individual's contribution to the sect and their innate talent. In truth, the number of individuals in Burning Flame Valley who had successfully cultivated the complete version of the Fire Three Mysterious Change technique was likely extremely limited. The fact that even core disciples found it difficult to cultivate the complete technique showed just how important it was to the Burning Flame Valley.

However, no matter how important it was, Tang Zhen couldn't compare it to the importance of his own daughter. Therefore, he nodded heavily in agreement.

"Agreed!"