"These trash, no wonder they were expelled by the Enforcer Elder back then…"
"Damn it… How infuriating!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan's fists were clenched tightly as he faced the unrestrained mockery of Yao Lao by the two members of the Yao Clan. His nails had already dug into his palms, and crimson blood was slowly seeping through his fingers.
"Xiao Yan, you need to stay rational. Don't pay attention to what these people say!" Xun'er, worried for Xiao Yan, urged him to remain calm.
"The Yao Clan people are really going too far!" On Xiao Yan's side, Xuan Kong Zi and Venerable Feng also looked displeased. Seeing their old friend being insulted by two juniors made them feel bitter. However, since they were in the Gu Realm, they needed to keep the peace, so they could only hold back their anger.
"Both of you, remember that this is the Gu Realm, and all guests are welcome here. You'd better not cause any trouble…" Hearing the constant chatter from the two loudmouths of the Yao Clan, Gu Fei felt a headache coming on. In the next moment, a faint voice rang out, carrying an overwhelming soul pressure that descended upon the two members of the Yao Clan.
"What powerful soul pressure!"
"Even the elders in the clan don't have such terrifying soul pressure!"
"This person's soul realm is probably at the late Heaven Realm!"
"Could the rumors be true? Did Gu Fei really refine a Tier Nine Treassure Pill?"
Sensing the soul pressure radiating from Gu Fei, the faces of the two members of the Yao Clan instantly turned pale.
"After not seeing him for a few years, Gu Fei's soul power has become unfathomably deep!" The soul pressure was only directed at the two from the Yao Clan, so others didn't notice it. However, Xuan Kong Zi, being a powerful figure from the Pill Tower, was extremely perceptive. He gave Gu Fei a deep look, his eyes full of admiration. Such a prodigy was truly rare in the world. In the future, Gu Fei's name would undoubtedly be etched into the history of the Dou Qi Continent.
Seeing that Gu Fei's single word had subdued the two members of the Yao Clan, Xun'er was delighted, and the onlookers were awed by Gu Fei's immense power.
"Thank you, Young Master Gu Fei!" Yao Lao, after calming his emotions, once again cupped his hands in gratitude towards Gu Fei.
"Young Master Gu Fei, if you are willing to grant this old man's previous request and help me refine a body, I am willing to offer the Bone Chilling Flame, ranked eleventh on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, as a token of thanks…"
As his voice fell, a ghostly white flame emerged from Yao Lao's illusory soul form. This flame was sometimes scorching hot and sometimes bone-chilling cold, appearing very peculiar.
"No wonder Venerable Yao is willing to offer the Bone Chilling Flame, ranked eleventh on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, as a reward. That's a significant display of sincerity!"
Seeing this, the surrounding people were shocked, and a little envious.
"Isn't it just a Bone Chilling Flame? What's so special about it?" While others were envious, one of the youths from the Yao Clan was disdainful. After all, he had a stronger flame, the Nine Serene Wind Flame, ranked tenth. But despite his disdain, he was also somewhat surprised. Rumor had it that Gu Fei possessed the ability to fuse multiple Heavenly Flames, and now it seemed the rumors were true.
Because the process of refining a body and resurrection required multiple Heavenly Flames, this secret was known to some within the Yao Clan.
"Young Master Gu Fei, I've already prepared all the other materials. You only need to refine the body!" Yao Lao continued.
"This offer is quite sincere!" Hearing Yao Lao's earnest words, Gu Fei nodded with a smile. This deal was certainly worthwhile for him. Refining a body might take just one night, and it wouldn't interfere with the coming-of-age ceremony the next morning. Besides, the technique Gu Fei practiced required replenishing Heavenly Flames, and merging them was not as simple as just adding them together.
"Thank you, Young Master Gu Fei!" Yao Lao's face was filled with joy as he expressed his gratitude once more.
"Young Master Gu Fei, I apologize for my previous lack of understanding. Please forgive my earlier rashness…" Xiao Yan also took this moment to sincerely apologize.
"All right, don't waste any more time. Follow me…" Gu Fei then led Yao Lao and the others to a nearby grand hall. As for the payment, it would be discussed after Yao Chen successfully revived; taking the Heavenly Flame now might risk Yao Chen's soul not surviving the process.
"We should go as well. The children are being watched by Zi Yan, so there won't be any trouble!" Xiao Yi Xian and Cai Lin exchanged glances and decided to follow along.
…
Inside the grand hall, Xuan Kong Zi took out a prepared body and placed it on a stone platform in the center.
"Young Master Gu Fei, here is the Bone Growing Blood Fusing Pill necessary for refining the body, along with some powerful magical beast blood…" Xuan Kong Zi handed over the items.
"Give them to me. There's no need to explain the process, I'm already familiar with it!" Gu Fei took the items from Xuan Kong Zi and handed the pill to Yao Lao.
"Separate a strand of your soul force for me!"
Seeing how familiar Gu Fei was with the process, Yao Lao was overjoyed and immediately separated a strand of his soul.
Gu Fei then grabbed the soul strand and pressed it into the skeletal remains on the stone platform. "I'll refine the body first. Once it's ready, you'll enter it to complete the final fusion!"
Without wasting any time, Gu Fei began pouring the magical beast blood over the skeleton. As the grayish-white bones were soaked, they emitted wisps of white smoke, and the bones began to change color, releasing a rich energy fluctuation.
Gu Fei then unleashed his Heavenly Flame, enveloping the skeleton. This step was crucial to fully infuse the blood's energy into the bones.
"Prepare yourself!"
"Yes." After an hour of burning, Gu Fei gave a reminder, and Yao Lao, knowing it was the perfect time, swiftly swallowed the Bone Growing Blood Fusing Pill. His form became more ethereal as he transformed into a beam of light, which shot into the skeleton.
"Boom!"
As Yao Lao's soul entered the skeleton, light gradually gathered in its hollow eye sockets, and a terrifying, strange energy began to emanate from the bones. Under this energy, flesh miraculously started to grow on the bones… This miraculous effect was naturally due to the Bone Growing Blood Fusing Pill
"That's amazing!"
Seeing this phenomenon, Xiao Yan was overjoyed and excited.
"Don't celebrate too soon, this is just the beginning!" Gu Fei, watching the rapidly forming flesh on the bones, once again urged the Heavenly Flame. As the newly formed flesh burned to ashes, Xiao Yan was shocked to realize that the resurrection process was far more painful than he had anticipated, causing him to worry for Yao Lao.