When the dust raised by the Snow Demon Sky Ape settled, Lin Xiu's figure appeared.
He was holding a huge hammer, standing to the side looking somewhat peculiar. Even in a fallen state, the Snow Demon Sky Ape still appeared towering.
"Is this the end? Junior Brother's strength is so great? Even Magic Beasts can't stop him?"
For a moment, Han Yue couldn't find words to describe her own feelings.
"Brother Hao, here's your hammer back." Turning around, Lin Xiu gestured to throw the hammer to him.
Yan Hao waved his hands repeatedly, trotting over to Lin Xiu and personally took the hammer.
If it hadn't been stopped, he might have been instantly laid to rest. Others saw Yan Hao take the hammer and walked over one after another. Some fiercely kicked the lifeless Snow Demon Sky Ape.
"Senior Brothers, its magic core is useful to me," Lin Xiu said with a smile.
"Without you, we wouldn't have been able to handle it. If you want it, take it. I have no objection," Lin Xiu Ya said.
"I agree with him," Yan Hao shrugged. The others also expressed the same, saying Lin Xiu could arrange it as he wished. After all, they had come for the Core Quenching Body Milk; that was the item they cared about.
"By the way, brother, who are you? How come you're around here? Judging by your appearance, you're also from the Inner Court, right?"
Yan Hao's gaze shifted towards the black-robed youth not far away.
The latter nodded, smiling, about to speak when a voice filled with surprise came first.
"Xiao Yan, what are you doing here?"
Han Yue recognized him at a glance.
Previously, at the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, Elder Liu had compared her perseverance with his.
She felt Xiao Yan had decent talent, and as a newly enrolled student, she attempted to recruit him into Moon Spirit.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yan declined and even established the Pan Gate.
"He is Xiao Yan?"
"The same Xiao Yan who almost led the newcomers in this year's Fire Energy Hunting Competition, causing a stir among the veteran teams and the Black White Evil Stoppers?"
"No wonder he could withstand a blow from the Snow Demon Sky Ape without dying. I was wondering when the Inner Court would produce such a formidable figure."
Upon hearing Han Yue's words, Yan Hao, Lin Xiu Ya, and the others couldn't help but regard Xiao Yan highly.
During this period, Pan's Gate gained significant fame within the Inner Court, first provoking the White Gang, then clashing with the Medicine Gang over medicine sales.
In the end, it was Xiao Yan who, relying on his individual strength, successfully refined the Fifth Grade Dragon Strength Pill, defeating the leader of the Medicine Gang, Han Xian.
Regardless of Xiao Yan's performance in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition, just being able to refine the Fifth Grade Dragon Strength Pill is worth befriending.
After all, he's a Fifth Grade Alchemist.
Under the scrutinizing gazes, Xiao Yan modestly smiled, "Hello, everyone. Senior Brother Lin Xiu, it's been a long time."
"That person just now was you?"
Lin Xiu was momentarily stunned, asking knowingly, a hint of concern showing on his face, "Did you get hurt by the Snow Demon Sky Ape? How serious is it?"
Xiao Yan waved his hand, "It's fine, I'll just take some pills."
However, in reality, if Old Yao hadn't intervened in time, he would have already peacefully fallen asleep like the Snow Demon Sky Ape.
"Junior Brother Xiao Yan, how did you end up in this area?" Yan Hao's expression changed slightly as he asked again.
Lin Xiu Ya, Han Yue, and the others around also showed equally tense expressions.
When did Xiao Yan arrive?
Did he hear about the Core Quenching Body Milk?
"I was cultivating nearby earlier, and when I heard some commotion, I became curious and came over," Xiao Yan replied truthfully.
Seeing the slight tension in everyone's expressions and their eyes darting around, he quickly added, "Senior Brothers, Senior Sister, rest assured, I did hear about the Core Quenching Body Milk, but I haven't done anything about it. I have no intention of claiming a share."
As the words fell, Lin Xiu Ya, Yan Hao, and the others breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.
Someone could actually resist the temptation of the Core Quenching Body Milk?
Lin Xiu was also slightly stunned.
Just as everyone relaxed, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke again, "Senior Brothers, Senior Sister, may I make a small request?"
They exchanged glances.
Finally, Lin Xiu Ya nodded, "Go ahead, let's hear it."
"Well, I've only heard of the Core Quenching Body Milk, can I join you all to see it later?" Xiao Yan asked slowly.
"You don't want it but you just want to see it?"
Lin Xiu Ya paused for a moment, glanced at the others, seeing no objections, he agreed to the request.
"Senior Sister, you go first, I'll deal with this big guy, and I'll come later."
Lin Xiu took out a sharp knife, rolled up his sleeves, and stood beside the Snow Demon Sky Ape, figuring out where to start.
"Lin Xiu, you spoil Zi Yan too much. Once she becomes too unruly, there might not be any Magic Beasts left near the Inner Court in the future," Yan Hao remarked, understanding what he was about to do from his stance.
The others chuckled as well, showing no coercion or intention to wait.
Their minds had drifted into the cave long before the Magic Beasts were dealt with.
"Zi Yan?"
Hearing the unfamiliar name, Xiao Yan remained composed, thinking to inquire about it from Lin Yan when he returned to the Academy.
It seemed that Senior Brother Lin Xiu was extremely indulgent towards this Zi Yan. If I could build a good relationship with her, perhaps it would bring me closer to Senior Brother.
Following behind the others, Xiao Yan entered the cave.
"Teacher, can they really distinguish the real Core Quenching Body Milk?" Xiao Yan glanced nervously at the figures ahead as he silently asked in his heart.
According to the original plan, he intended to take the opportunity to rescue Senior Sister Han Yue, naturally joining the group, and then getting a share.
However, what Xiao Yan and Yao Chen didn't anticipate was that even though Lin Xiu was pushed aside, he swiftly rescued the endangered Han Yue.
At that moment, Yao Chen couldn't help but curse under his breath when he saw the situation.
Having roamed the continent for so many years, he had seen all kinds of geniuses.
However...
In the face of Lin Xiu, his understanding was repeatedly refreshed.
It had only been half a year since he obtained the Three Thousand Lightning Movements, yet Lin Xiu had actually mastered it to the Instant Lightning realm.
You should know that as one of the signature Dou Techniques of the Central Plains Wind Lightning Pavilion, the Three Thousand Lightning Movements roughly divide into three stages.
The entry-level is the Lightning Flash, where one's movements are as fast as lightning; above that is the Instant Lightning, where one's movements are like shadows following closely behind.
Moving further up, there is the Three Thousand Lightning Movements!
At this realm, one can traverse space silently and almost instantaneously, making it almost like teleportation.
Generally, when facing such speed, even Dou Ancestors would find it hard to keep up.
Yao Chen had some understanding of the Three Thousand Lightning Movements, but he couldn't guarantee that with his guidance, Xiao Yan could catch up with Lin Xiu's progress in cultivation.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Yao Chen responded with confidence and composure:
"Rest assured, although many people on the continent know about the Core Quenching Body Milk, only a very few know the true Body Milk."
Usually, only Alchemists with extremely high knowledge of alchemy would understand this point.
Regarding this matter, some people refer to it as a kind of self-protection mechanism of the spiritual treasures of the heavens and earth."
When it came to alchemy, Yao Chen was always extremely confident.
He had observed that among these few people, none of them were Alchemists.
Earlier, when Xiao Yan suggested following to observe, it was precisely because of this idea.
Once Lin Xiu Ya and the others took away the fake Core Quenching Body Milk, Xiao Yan would wait for them to leave before returning.
"With your words, I have nothing to worry about," Xiao Yan said with a slight smile.
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