Xin Lan was startled when she suddenly heard a sound beside her.
She looked at Lin Xiu with a terrified expression and kept waving her hands, "Elder, don't act recklessly. We can't bear the consequences of angering the Tang Valley Master."
"I have a Heavenly Flame, handling the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame is no problem."
Lin Xiu showed a confident smile.
After hearing Lin Xiu's words, Xin Lan's vision went dark, and she almost fainted from not being able to catch her breath.
Heavenly Flame is just the first test of the Tang Valley Master; what he truly wants is a high-level Alchemist who can cooperate with him in refining medicine.
"Who is speaking?"
"Which arrogant person is this?!"
In the great hall, the previously eliminated Alchemists turned around and looked in the direction of the sound.
"This voice sounds a bit familiar; I feel like I've heard it somewhere before."
Among the crowd of Alchemists, an old man in a purple robe muttered to himself, frowning in thought.
He was invited by Elder Chi Huo and was named Zeng Xiu.
Elder Chi Huo had the same thought.
"If you have this idea, please come forward and give it a try. If you meet the requirements, Burning Flame Valley will certainly not be stingy."
Tang Zhen's voice became steady and powerful, with a more resonant tone.
Huo'er had forcibly merged with the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame back then, resulting in a backlash. Although he saved her life, it left hidden dangers within her body.
According to the current situation, she might exhaust her own life force within a year.
Nearby, Tang Huo'er scanned the surroundings with expectant eyes.
Are there still experts around?
Under everyone's gaze, Lin Xiu walked out of the room. As soon as he appeared, it naturally caused a stir.
"So young?"
"Which family's kid dares to cause trouble in Burning Flame Valley? Doesn't he know that the Tang Valley Master has a fiery temper?"
"An ignorant fool."
The Alchemists present whispered among themselves, their tones filled with sarcasm and their faces showing a look of schadenfreude.
Refining medicine is a long-term process that requires extensive time to accumulate the necessary experience in controlling fire and drugs.
But looking at Lin Xiu's face, it was clear he was a young man.
When Tang Zhen saw Lin Xiu's face, he was also taken aback for a moment but quickly adjusted his expression.
"There shouldn't be any expectations."
Tang Huo'er pursed her lips.
Why is it him?
Elder Chi Huo was stunned, wondering who let him in.
"No wonder the voice sounded familiar. So it's this kid who dares to sneak into Burning Flame Valley and seek his own death."
Zeng Xiu recognized Lin Xiu, pushed aside several Alchemists in front of him, and stood in front of Tang Zhen, cupping his hands in salute. "Valley Master, this is the reckless youth who was previously blocked outside. He even wanted Elder Chi Huo to bring him in but was unsuccessful. Now he seems to have used some trick to sneak in."
Master Huan spoke up, "Valley Master Tang, I believe there's no need to test him. What you need is an Alchemist, and someone this young is unlikely to be of much help. At best, he won't be a hindrance."
Tang Zhen didn't speak but internally agreed with Master Huan's words.
"Lin Xiu greets the Valley Master."
As if ignoring the others' words, Lin Xiu directly looked at the red-haired old man.
The old man exuded a faint pressure, slightly stronger than the elders he had encountered in the Hall of Souls.
"Ah, young friend, you are too polite. You say you want to give it a try, but do you know that the flame in my hand is not an ordinary flame, but the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, ranked twelfth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking?"
Tang Zhen smiled slightly, the first time he had seen such a young person daring to face him directly. Even the disciples in the valley would instinctively show fear. "Are you sure you still want to give it a try?"
"Yes!"
Lin Xiu replied calmly.
"Unreasonable. If you back off now, we won't laugh at you."
Zeng Xiu stared at Lin Xiu with wide eyes.
"Young man, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame contains the might of dragons and has a Soul-shocking effect. Without sufficient Soul Power, you might not be able to endure it and could even get injured. You'd better think it through."
Master Huan sat in his chair with his hands clasped together.
"Lin Xiu, Master Huan's words are reasonable. Do you still want to insist?"
Tang Zhen asked.
"Valley Master, just proceed."
Lin Xiu's expression remained unchanged, showing no sign of fear, and he clearly ignored the advice from both of them.
"Then I'll begin."
Tang Zhen raised his hand, palm open, and the silver flames reappeared. The temperature in the great hall suddenly increased, with a noticeable rise in heat.
Watching the flames, Lin Xiu frowned slightly and then raised his hand to release a wisp of flame.
This flame was about a finger high and took on a horned human form.
The faint blue flame figure jumped and dove into the silver flames.
"Fire Spirit?"
Zeng Xiu was startled and instinctively exclaimed.
"What kind of flame is this? It's not weaker than the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame. If it's also a Heavenly Flame, the blue should be Sea Heart Flame, but why isn't the Fire Spirit in whale form?"
Master Huan stood up and took a step forward instinctively, only stopping when he felt the heat wave.
"So he does have real skill."
Elder Chi Huo was momentarily stunned, feeling a pang of regret. He should have brought him in earlier; what a great opportunity to make a contribution had been presented, and he missed it.
After the Blue Flame entered the silver flames, several fire dragons pounced but were beaten and kicked by the Fire Spirit. After a few kicks, they fell silent.
The fire dragons huddled in a corner of the flames, trembling and daring not to make eye contact with the Fire Spirit.
Seeing this scene, Tang Zhen felt a storm of shock rise in his heart, and his expression grew more serious.
"What kind of flame is this that even makes the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame so wary?"
He looked at Lin Xiu with a hint of unexpected amazement.
Such a young person actually possesses a Heavenly Flame.
Master Huan, thinking of something, had a change in expression, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he sat back in his chair.
"No wonder you're so bold; it turns out the Heavenly Flame gives you confidence. But young people are still inexperienced. When outside, revealing a treasure without the strength to back it up will only attract unwanted attention."
He sneered inwardly.
After only one minute of the test, Tang Zhen retracted the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, a stark contrast to his previous attitude that required a minimum of ten minutes to pass.
"Valley Master Tang, have I passed?"
Lin Xiu retracted the Fire Spirit.
"Isn't that obvious? Little brother, you've impressed me with your control of Fire Energy. I'm fully convinced. The real question is how skilled you are at refining medicine?"
Tang Zhen smiled, his eyes full of anticipation. This was the truly important matter.
"What grade of Pill does the Valley Master want to refine?"
Lin Xiu asked.
"Seventh Grade."
Tang Zhen answered without hesitation. Realizing how rare it was to find two people who could withstand his Heavenly Flame, he added, "Little Brother Lin, don't feel too much pressure. Just be honest. The Pill will primarily be refined by me, and you and Master Huan will assist."
"Valley Master Tang, if the pill's grade is too low, sometimes cooperation can actually complicate things."
Master Huan glanced at Lin Xiu, a flash of jealousy in his eyes.
Just relying on the advantage of the Heavenly Flame to pass, and he dares to be compared with me.
"Valley Master Tang, if it's just a Seventh Grade Pill, I must say… there's no need to call too many unnecessary people. I can refine it myself directly."
Lin Xiu looked directly at Tang Zhen, unwavering and resolute.
This made Tang Zhen feel that the other party seemed to have significant confidence.
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