NOVEL NEXT Chapter 428 Three Years Have Passed
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After a period of lively bickering, Qing Meng and the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python finally quieted down.
Once Qing Meng had enough fun, he contentedly returned to Xiao Yan's body to circulate the Flame Mantra for him.
Xiao Yan was already at the Dou Grandmaster cultivation level, and due to a slight change, he was slightly higher in rank than in the original story.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to immediately consume the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill he had refined at the Alchemist Grand Meeting.
Originally, this type of pill offered the best value when breaking through from six-star to seven-star, but to increase his chances of winning, he decided to take it now.
Although with Qing Meng's help, he was confident in defeating Nalan Yanran, the agreed-upon location for the fight was the Yunlan Sect.
Besides Nalan Yanran, there was also a woman with a close relationship to him present, so he naturally had to display his most excellent side.
Furthermore, this trip to the Yunlan Sect might involve considerable danger; Xiao Yan's guess about Yun Zhi's identity had not yet been confirmed.
His own strength, naturally, should be as strong as possible.
For a Dou Grandmaster, consuming a Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill had a certain probability of directly increasing their level by three stars, but also a probability of suffering a backlash from the pill, causing a decrease of one to two stars.
An individual could only consume one Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill at the Dou Grandmaster stage; a second consumption would be ineffective. However, if they broke through to Dou Spirit, they could consume another one, with a chance to directly increase their level by two stars, though the probability of a medicinal backlash also greatly increased.
Xiao Yan took out a jade bottle containing the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill from his space ring, pouring out a dragon-eye-sized, pale green pill with three cloud patterns and a rich medicinal fragrance into his palm.
He whispered, "You must cooperate and help me control the medicinal power; I don't want to suffer a backlash."
"Meng..."
Qing Meng emerged from Xiao Yan's head, his small face full of seriousness.
He was also capable of discerning the situation, knowing when he could be playful and when he could not.
Xiao Yan looked at the wig that Qing Meng had pushed off his head, his face devoid of expression.
The fire crystal layer on his head had disappeared, but the Three-Year Agreement was tomorrow, and his hair clearly wouldn't have time to grow out.
Rubbing his smooth, hairless head, Xiao Yan's expression was helpless.
If he couldn't gain an overwhelming advantage in the battle against Nalan Yanran and the fight became a stalemate, this wig definitely wouldn't stay on.
For his image, and to avoid becoming a laughingstock, Xiao Yan needed to divert some of his attention to the wig, unable to use his full strength!
This was also an important reason why he risked taking the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill to raise his level at this critical juncture!
Otherwise, even if he won the battle, he would have lost!
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yan swallowed the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.
A powerful medicinal force surged through his limbs and bones. With Qing Meng helping him circulate his cultivation technique, he didn't need to expend too much mental effort on this, allowing him more energy to perceive the changes within his Dou Crystal.
Dou Grandmaster two stars!
Dou Grandmaster three stars!
Dou Grandmaster four stars!
Xiao Yan maximized the efficacy of this Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill, increasing his level by three stages in one go!
Feeling the abundant Dou Qi within him, Xiao Yan suddenly threw a punch.
His fist cut through the air, making a "whooshing" sound.
A hint of a smile appeared on his face.
Sensing the aura outside, he softly said, "Come in, Elder Hai."
Hai Bodong's face was full of smiles: "Congratulations, little brother, on reaching a higher level of cultivation."
"Just fortunate, just fortunate," Xiao Yan humbly replied.
"This is no mere fortune. It is quite rare for a Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill to boost one's level by three stages. Without one's own accumulation, most of the time it only increases by two stars," Hai Bodong said seriously.
"Elder Hai, is something the matter? This time, I hope my cultivation didn't disturb you?" Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Tengshan just gave me this thing," Hai Bodong took out a cloud-white letter of ancient and grand craftsmanship from his space ring.
The surface of the letter was adorned with clouds and a long sword, the sword plunged directly into the center of the clouds. Even as a mere pattern, one could feel the sharpness of that sword.
"An invitation from the Yunlan Sect?" Xiao Yan looked at the pattern, his brow twitching, and instantly guessed the item's purpose.
"Yes, the Yunlan Sect has widely invited important figures from various major forces of the Jia Ma Empire to attend the ceremony," Hai Bodong said with a smile.
"Heh, aren't they afraid that Nalan Yanran will lose and be unable to save face?" Xiao Yan's lips curled into a cold sneer.
The slight good impression he had developed for the Yunlan Sect because of Yun Zhi was once again suppressed, and his eyes grew cold.
He coldly asked, "Is this their Sect Master's intention?"
Hai Bodong shook his head: "Probably not. Their Sect Master Yun Yun seems to have gone to investigate people from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. Yun Shan, after a great battle with Queen Medusa over a year ago, went into seclusion again.
"He might be healing, or he might be preparing to break through to Dou Ancestor, so currently, all matters big and small in the Yunlan Sect are presided over by the Elder Council."
Upon hearing Yun Shan's name, the seven-colored little snake emerged from Xiao Yan's collar, a hint of playfulness in its eyes.
Soon, its eyes became blank again, letting out a clear "ji" chirp.
It distorted its body and licked Xiao Yan's neck.
Hai Bodong, controlled by Amon, naturally knew that this little snake was Queen Medusa. After a glance, he paid it no further attention and continued, "Tengshan speculates that this is the idea of their Great Elder Yun Leng. It is said that fellow loves to save face, and whenever he gets a chance, he will try to enhance the prestige of the Yunlan Sect."
Xiao Yan let out a "heh": "Since they want to step on me to boost the prestige of their Young Sect Master, then I naturally have to show them a thing or two."
When Xiao Yan heard that Yun Yun was not in the Yunlan Sect, for some reason, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.
At the same time, he was delighted that this idea was not hers.
"Don't relax too early. Yun Yun dotes on Nalan Yanran very much. For such a big event, she is probably rushing back overnight and might arrive tomorrow," Hai Bodong reminded him.
"I understand," Xiao Yan nodded.
Hai Bodong left Xiao Yan's room.
Xiao Yan plopped down on the bed, propping his chin in thought.
He contacted Yao Chen in his mind:
"Teacher, do you think Yun Zhi is Yun Yun?"
Yao Chen said in a teasing tone: "What? You want to sneak into Yun Zhi's room after fighting Nalan Yanran? Mm-hmm, I'm not against it, the more children, the more blessings..."
Xiao Yan's forehead twitched: "I'm talking business! This concerns our safety when we go up to the Yunlan Sect!"
Yao Chen smiled and said, "Maybe, maybe not. Although it's publicly stated that the Yunlan Sect only has a Dou Emperor expert as its Sect Master, perhaps this is their hidden strength...
"Don't worry, with the little fellow on your shoulder and me, even if Yun Shan breaks through to Dou Ancestor, he can't do anything to us.
"If they really push too hard, I'll lend you my power and let your Heavenly Flame drop a Three-Colored Fire Lotus; I'm afraid half of the Yunlan Sect would collapse."
Xiao Yan nodded: "I hope it doesn't come to the worst-case scenario."
He glanced out the window; the night was still deep, so he lay on the bed and closed his eyes.
...
Deep within Cloud Mist Mountain, in a small wooden house.
Yun Shan, dressed in a white robe, massaged his right eye socket, a faint smile slowly curving his lips.
He gazed out the window at the night sky, his eyes deep:
"Heh, the Three-Year Agreement is here. Xiao Yan should be arriving soon, right? Mm, tomorrow, I'll give him a grand welcome and a big surprise."
Then, he turned around, and the window creaked shut.
The night was deep, starlight illuminating the earth. In the silence, time quietly flowed.
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