Elder Yao placed two scrolls in front of Lin Yan, waiting for Lin Yan's choice.
He wasn't joking about this.
Because Lin Yan's idea just now had sparked his interest. He was curious to see how powerful a martial artist could become if they combined the advantages of Qi cultivation and body tempering.
Moreover, cultivating Lin Yan would also benefit Elder Yao. After all, they had made an agreement beforehand. As long as Lin Yan became capable, Elder Yao would help him refine his body and assist him in returning to the Douqi Continent.
And considering Lin Yan's gratitude towards him, Elder Yao was more than willing to impart his knowledge to him.
"In that case, I thank Elder Yao for this generous gift," Lin Yan expressed his gratitude to Elder Yao.
He saw no reason to pass up on this opportunity for free benefits.
Moreover, he believed his previous idea was sound.
Since the advantage in the Martial Arts World lies in body tempering, and the advantage in the Douqi World lies in Qi cultivation, he could simply learn body tempering from the Martial Arts World and Qi cultivation from the Douqi World.
He quickly made his intentions clear and then asked Elder Yao, "However, Elder Yao, what are the cultivation methods corresponding to the two scrolls you provided? Are you giving me a choice?"
Elder Yao replied to Lin Yan, "Yes, the two scrolls are for you to choose from."
"I've mentioned before that the martial arts in our Douqi Continent are divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow, with the higher levels being more powerful."
"The one on the left is called the Flame Manipulation Technique, which is a low-level Earth-grade martial art of the fire attribute. The one on the right is called the Burning Technique, which is a Yellow-grade martial art of the fire attribute."
"On the surface, it's clear that the Flame Manipulation Technique is of a higher grade. But the Burning Technique on the right possesses a special ability, which is the ability to evolve."
"As long as specific conditions are met and it swallows some special flames between heaven and earth, this martial art can continuously improve. In the end, it can even reach the advanced level of the Heaven grade, becoming the top martial art in our Douqi Continent."
"However,"
At this point, Elder Yao couldn't help but sigh. In fact, he was very conflicted.
If they were in the Douqi Continent right now instead of the Martial Arts World...
Elder Yao would definitely recommend Lin Yan to learn the Burning Technique.
After all, although this martial art was dangerous, its potential was higher.
Moreover, if Elder Yao wanted to refine a new body in the future, he could also use this martial art for refinement.
However, they were currently in the Martial Arts World, and Elder Yao didn't know if there were any different fires here.
So, if he were to urge Lin Yan to learn it rashly, it might actually lead Lin Yan to learn a useless martial art.
Elder Yao was an upright person. He couldn't bring himself to deceive someone into practicing a useless martial art for his own benefit.
Therefore, he was currently very conflicted.
"Elder Yao is worried that there might not be different fires here."
"Actually, I know a bit about the Burning Technique," Lin Yan said to Elder Yao, immediately sensing Elder Yao's concerns.
"Although practicing it is extremely dangerous, almost like a matter of life and death. But if one can continuously succeed in swallowing different fires, the benefits obtained in the end will be incredibly rewarding."
"The biggest problem now is not knowing if there are different fires here."
"But, I want to take the risk," Lin Yan said earnestly to Elder Yao.
"After all, I've already promised you before, that when I become capable, I'll help you rebuild your body."
"And if I'm not mistaken, helping you in the future would probably require several types of different fires and this Burning Technique, right?"
"So, even if it's just for that promise, I must take the risk."
Elder Yao listened, feeling touched. After a brief silence, warmth filled his heart, and he solemnly said to Lin Yan, "Thank you, young friend! Whether we can actually refine the body in the future or not, I will remember this favor!"
Lin Yan nodded with a smile.
Seeing the atmosphere becoming somewhat heavy, Lin Yan replied to Elder Yao, "Hey, Elder Yao, no need to be so pessimistic."
"Not to mention that there might be different fires in this world."
"Even if there aren't any, don't I have the system?"
"The system could rescue you from the Douqi Continent back then, who knows, it might even give me some different fires for free in the future? These things are unpredictable!"
Elder Yao nodded with a smile.
But deep down, he didn't quite believe that.
He considered Lin Yan's words as self-comfort.
So, in his heart, he deeply remembered Lin Yan's loyalty this time and truly regarded him as a trustworthy friend.
"That's true."
"In that case, young friend, go ahead and learn the Burning Technique now."
"When you've mastered the Burning Technique, I plan to pass on my alchemy skills to you."
"After all, since you've kept your promise and considered my feelings in your actions,"
"I also need to set an example!"
Elder Yao glanced at Lin Yan and continued, "Well then, let's get started."
Lin Yan nodded and quickly began practicing the Burning Technique.
Because it was only a Yellow-grade martial art, learning the Burning Technique was not difficult.
After understanding the method, Lin Yan quickly mastered it after just a few hours of practice.
Upon opening his eyes again, he noticed that the circulation of his elemental energy had become faster, and his control over it seemed more refined.
"It seems my previous thoughts were correct."
"I wonder if it's possible to cultivate the Martial Arts Technique while also practicing the Martial Arts Heart Technique."
"If they can be cultivated together, that would be amazing," Lin Yan muttered to himself with some excitement.
As for Elder Yao beside him, after seeing Lin Yan learn the Burning Technique, he stepped forward.
He said to Lin Yan, "Now, young friend, let me teach you alchemy!"
"From what I've observed during this period, people here don't have this skill. So, if you can learn it, you'll practically be their honored guest wherever you go in the future."
Lin Yan nodded to Elder Yao.
Then, following Elder Yao's instructions, he planned to go to the pharmacy in Qingyang Town again to buy some low-grade medicinal materials.
After all, at the beginner stage, a large quantity of medicinal materials was needed to practice. This stage was undoubtedly the most expensive.
But Lin Yan didn't feel the slightest bit of pain about it.
After all, he was well aware of the role of an alchemist.
Although it burned a hole in his pocket in the beginning, once mastered, the benefits for himself would be enormous!
Therefore, he quickly headed towards the direction of the pharmacy in Qingyang Town.
"Hey, Lin Yan!"
"I finally found you. It's been two months, and it's been as difficult as climbing to the sky to see you!"
Lin Yan was originally heading straight towards the pharmacy in Qingyang Town, but unexpectedly, he heard a familiar voice along the way.
He stopped and looked in the direction of the voice, only to realize that it was Lin Xia calling out to him.
(End of this chapter)