Relying on his soul power that has reached the spiritual realm, Xiao Ling naturally discovered Yao Chen's methods easily.
Moreover, when his soul perception was fully utilized to explore, Xiao Ling could observe any situation on Xiao Yan's body, except for the Bone Flame Ring, which Xiao Ling's soul power could not penetrate.
Because of this unusual thing, even if Xiao Ling had not read the original novel, he could still find Yao Chen's location.
Staring at the illusory figure floating on the ring, Xiao Ling's face was calm, as if he didn't recognize Yao Chen at all, and asked, "Who are you? Since you have been following my cousin and have not endangered his life, I think you have no ill will towards him. Then why did you dissipate his Dou Qi and make him suffer the cold stares for more than two years, becoming a useless cultivator?"
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yao Chen stroked his beard and showed a calm smile on his face: "My friend, you don't have to worry. I have no ill will towards your cousin. I dispelled his Dou Qi before was just to temper his character. Now he has begun to have the heart of a strong man. After recovering his talent for cultivation, his achievements will surely far exceed before."
After listening to Yao Chen's explanation, Xiao Ling nodded slightly. Only after going through the hardships of the "waste" period can Xiao Yan go further. In the original work, during the three years of being a "waste", Xiao Yan's greatest gain was that he had an indomitable and tenacious heart.
At this time, Yao Chen's voice continued to be heard: "According to my original plan, I wanted to let this little fellow hone his mind for three years, and when the time is right, I will show up and accept him as my disciple. But after learning about your situation, I have other ideas. If you can't detect my methods, I will still accept this little fellow as my disciple as originally planned; if you can find my trace, I will follow you and help you become a powerful man of your generation."
"That sounds nice, but if I find your whereabouts, will I let you continue to hide?" Xiao Ling curled his lips, a little speechless, "Besides, how can you prove that your residual soul can help me become a powerful person? Why should I let you, a person of unknown origin, stay by my side?"
"Since I said that I can help you become a strong man, I must have my own reasons." Yao Chen put his hands behind his back and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
"Since you are a sixth-rank alchemist, have you ever heard of 'the best alchemist on the continent?'" After saying this, Yao Chen revealed a smug smile.
"Of course I've heard of him. The continent's number one alchemist, Medicine Venerable Yao Chen, has not only reached the peak of the ninth level Dou Zun, but is also an eighth-grade peak alchemist." Raising his eyebrows, Xiao Ling said calmly, "Since you mentioned the title of Medicine Venerable, could it be that you are the original Yao Chen who has disappeared for decades?"
After listening to Xiao Ling's question, Yao Chen smiled mysteriously, then raised his illusory palm. A dark white flame leaped up, and an extremely cold and hot aura spread out.
"As an Alchemist, you should be able to recognize this Heavenly Flame." Yao Chen stroked his beard with some pride. On the Dou Qi Continent, those who could subdue Heavenly Flame were extremely rare, and it was the dream flame of every Alchemists. This kid would definitely show an envious expression later.
"Ranked eleventh on the Heavenly Flame List, Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it seems that you are indeed Medicine Venerable Yao Chen himself." Xiao Ling pretended to be very surprised and spoke in a surprised tone.
Nodding slightly, Yao Chen stared at Xiao Ling and said in a steady tone: "Yes, I am Yao Chen. I ended up in such a miserable state because of fighting with my enemies. Am I, the "No. 1 Alchemist in the Continent", qualified to follow you and teach you the art of alchemy?"
Yao Chen did not intend to directly reveal his identity to a boy like Xiao Yan who had never seen the world. He thought that he could convince him by showing his skills and offering him benefits. However, facing a talented boy like Xiao Ling who had grown up, if he did not show some real skills, he would never be able to convince Xiao Ling to let him follow him.
When Yao Chen released the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame in Xiao Ling's body seemed to sense it and became a little restless.
Yao Chen, who had been keeping an eye on Xiao Ling, naturally also noticed the hot breath coming from Xiao Ling's body.
"Well, I didn't expect that you are so young, but you have already tamed a Heavenly Flame. You are quite lucky." Yao Chen raised his eyebrows and said with some surprise.
As soon as Yao Chen finished speaking, Xiao Ling spread out his palm, and a red-gold flame leaped out. The scorching heat emitted by the flame caused the surrounding space to distort slightly.
"I haven't refined this Heavenly Flame for long. My girlfriend gave it to me when I left Canaan Academy. According to her, this flame is a sub-flame of the Heavenly Flame in her body." Xiao Ling scratched his head. Looking at this sub-flame of the Golden Emperor's Burning Sky Flame, Xun'er's pretty face appeared in his mind.
After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Yao Chen's mouth twitched slightly.
Thinking back to the past, in order to obtain the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, I went to a very dangerous place like the Meteorite Icefield. Not only did I search for eight years, but my teacher also died because of it. This kid in front of me, at the young age of fifteen, has already subdued the Heavenly Flame, and it was given to him by his girlfriend. It's really infuriating to compare with him.
"Judging from the appearance of your strange fire, it should be the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame, which is ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame List. It seems that your girlfriend's origin is not ordinary." Yao Chen stopped thinking, turned his gaze to Xiao Ling, and smiled meaningfully.
Xiao Ling didn't respond to this and changed the subject, "Since Senior Medicine Venerable intends to stay with me and teach me the art of alchemy, what do I need to do? It is said that there is no free lunch in the world. I think Senior Medicine Venerable also wants me to do something for you."
"It seems that you have agreed to my proposal. Haha, I won't hide it from you. I will do my best to teach you how to make alchemy and guide your practice. When you are capable enough, you have to help me refine a body." Touching his somewhat illusory beard, Yao Chen maintained a faint smile on his face.
"Then what materials are needed to refine the body? What if I can't get them all by then?" Xiao Ling rolled his eyes and looked at Yao Chen with some curiosity.
In the original novel, Yao Chen told Xiao Yan the method of refining the body, but said that it would require the help of three kinds of Heavenly Flame. Now Yao Chen doesn't know that he has practiced the "Flame Mantra", so how can he get himself to help him refine his body?
Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yao Chen looked calm and said slowly: "Don't worry, although it is difficult to refine a new body, it is not impossible. First, you need to prepare a bone-melting blood pill. This pill is quite special. It is a seventh-grade peak pill. If the quality of the medicinal materials is good, it can also be refined into an eighth-grade pill. Secondly, you need the remains of a Dou Zong strongman. The stronger the strength when he was alive, the better the effect. Finally, you need the essence and blood of a seventh-level monster, the same as the body, the stronger the better. With these materials, you can refine a new body. However, if there is a Heavenly Flame to assist in refining, the host's adaptability to the new body will be improved."
Thinking of this, Yao Chen couldn't help but sigh deeply, "If I can use the three kinds of Heavenly Flame to refine the body at the same time, then the host and the new body will be able to reach the most perfect state. It's a pity that Heavenly Flame is rare, and you have never practiced that special technique, so you can't possess the three kinds of Heavenly Flame at the same time. Otherwise, I can also give you the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and when refining the body, it can also improve the compatibility between me and the new body..."
After listening to Yao Chen's explanation, Xiao Ling suddenly realized that the three kinds of Heavenly Flame were not necessary for refining a new body, but they could increase the compatibility between the host and the new body.
In the original novel, Han Feng was also resurrected once. From this, it can be seen that there are definitely more methods of refining the body than Yao Chen's, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Xiao Ling looked at Yao Chen and smiled mysteriously, "Senior Yao Zun, if I can absorb multiple kinds of Heavenly Flame, will you be willing to give me the Bone Spirit Cold Flame?"
Raising his eyebrows, Yao Chen was a little confused when he saw Xiao Ling's look. Could it be that this kid could absorb multiple kinds of Heavenly Flame at the same time?
Suddenly, Yao Chen recalled something. After he woke up, the "Flame Mantra" in the Bone Flame Ring disappeared. Could it be that the kid in front of him got the "Flame Mantra Art"?
Yao Chen showed no emotion on his face, and asked calmly, "Do you have a way to absorb multiple kinds of Heavenly Flame at the same time?"
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, and a white light flashed in his hand. A black scroll appeared in Xiao Ling's hand. "This nameless technique was obtained by chance in the Xiao family of Wutan City. Although this technique is only of low-level yellow grade at the beginning, it can be improved by swallowing flames. Could it be that the strange technique that Senior Medicine Venerable mentioned before is the one I saw?"
After listening to Xiao Ling's explanation, Yao Chen said with some emotion: "Yes, this is the technique I mentioned before. I got this technique from a ruin. I named it "Flame Mantra". It seems that something unexpected happened, causing this "Flame Mantra" to flow out of the Bone Flame Ring and you happened to pick it up."
Shaking his head, Yao Chen looked at Xiao Ling with an expectant look, "Is this the technique you are practicing now?"
Looking at Yao Chen's eager eyes, Xiao Ling nodded slightly, "Yes, I am practicing this technique. I devoured several beast flames and the Golden Emperor Burning Sky Flame. Now the grade of my Flame Mantra has reached the middle level of the Mysterious Grade, which is barely enough for me to use now. I didn't expect that this technique actually came from Senior Medicine Venerable. This fate is really amazing."
Yao Chen chuckled and tempted Xiao Ling, "Since you have practiced my skills, how about becoming my disciple? I believe you have realized how difficult it is to upgrade the grade of the Flame Mantra. If you become my disciple, I will pass on the Bone Spirit Cold Flame to you, and it should be more than enough to upgrade the quality of the Flame Mantra to the Earth Grade. Not only can you upgrade the grade of the Flame Mantra, but you can also get a master who is an eighth-grade peak alchemist to teach you personally. This is a rare opportunity."
Hearing this, Xiao Ling curled his lips, "Didn't you say before that if I could absorb multiple kinds of Heavenly Flame, you would give me the Bone Spirit Cold Flame? How come now you say that you will give it to me only if I become your disciple?"
When Yao Chen heard Xiao Ling's complaints, he did not respond to them. He just laughed it off and continued to look at Xiao Ling with expectant eyes.
Although he complained a little, Xiao Ling was still thinking about Yao Chen's proposal. Xiao Ling was quite supportive of Yao Chen. Although Han Feng had betrayed Yao Chen because of his pursuit of power, this did not deny Yao Chen's role as a good teacher. It only showed that Han Feng was really stupid. Moreover, Yao Chen's sometimes calm and sometimes humorous personality was very much in line with Xiao Ling's appetite.
Originally, Xiao Ling planned to use the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to refine Yao Chen directly. In this way, the information he wanted to know could be directly checked from his memory, and the Bone Spirit Cold Flame could also be safely subdued.
However, Xiao Ling has never had a conflict with Yao Chen, and he was able to obtain the "Flame Mantra" because of Yao Chen. Xiao Ling, who has lived in modern society for more than 20 years, still has some moral bottom line in his heart. Yao Chen is already extremely miserable after being betrayed by his disciples. If he is taken into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner by himself, it will be too sad.
However, Xiao Ling has too many secrets. If Yao Chen is kept by his side all the time, with his experience gained from living for many years, it will probably not take long for him to discover Xiao Ling's peculiarity.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Xiao Ling made a decision in his heart. He looked at Yao Chen with some apology: "Senior Medicine Venerable, I have always respected you, but I have no intention of becoming your disciple at the moment, so I can only let you down."
Yao Chen was a little surprised to hear Xiao Ling refused to be his master, but it was also within his expectations. He slowly said: "Since you have no intention of becoming my master, I will not force you. It's a pity that I didn't meet you when you were young, otherwise we might have had a good relationship. Although we can't become master and disciple, I will still fulfill the conditions I proposed before. When you reach Dou Huang, I will give you a wisp of Bone Spirit Cold Flame. When you reach the high-level Dou Zong, I will pass on the Bone Spirit Cold Flame to you. I believe that with the help of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, it should be helpful for you to break through to Dou Zun."
Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows. It seemed that Yao Chen was a man of his word. This made Xiao Ling more certain of his plan.
Xiao Ling showed a mysterious smile and said to Yao Chen: "Although I cannot become the disciple of Senior Yao Zun, I can introduce you to a disciple with extraordinary talent. Let me tell you in advance that the person I am introducing to you has a more terrifying cultivation talent than me. As long as she is willing to worship you as her master, Senior Medicine Venerable is not good at fighting now, so teaching a disciple can also kill some of his free time."
Seeing Xiao Ling's mysterious look, Yao Chen raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Who is she? She can make you feel inferior to her in terms of cultivation talent. If she is really as you said, I am willing to accept her as my disciple."
"Don't worry, Senior Yao Zun, when I take you to meet her, her cultivation talent will definitely shock you." After saying that, Xiao Ling opened the door of the training room and walked out first.