Chapter 69: Come Again

"Oh?" Yao Lao gently stroked his white beard, glanced at Wei Yang, and said calmly, "I possess the systemic inheritance of alchemists from grade one to seven, including commonly used pill recipes. However... their value is not low."

If Wei Yang could offer something satisfactory, a trade wouldn't be out of the question.

"Senior, the Green Lotus Core Flame's Lotus Seat from before is quite a treasure," Wei Yang reminded. "I'm only trading the Different Flame, not the Lotus Seat; I only lent it to you temporarily."

The Lotus Seat of the Green Lotus Core Flame is a rare item, able to gather fire attribute energy from heaven and earth automatically and purify it. For those with a fire attribute, sitting on it for daily cultivation can not only speed up their training but also calm their mind and assist in refining the Green Lotus Core Flame to a certain extent.

For Wei Yang, the Lotus Seat might not be of much help now, but for Xiao Yan, it is a precious treasure indeed.

"Youngster, you're so petty. The Green Lotus, rare as it might be, is still only a grade six treasure. I've even taken out a heaven-ranked technique, yet you fuss over a mere grade six Lotus Seat?" Yao Lao grumbled.

"Still, it's a rare grade six treasure, and I'm poor," Wei Yang shrugged.

"Hmph, fine, I won't argue with a kid. The Lotus Seat is yours," Yao Lao huffed.

Wei Yang smiled at this, thought carefully for a moment, quickly considered his options, and then produced a jade bottle, tossing it to Yao Lao.

"What is this?" Yao Lao asked as he caught the bottle.

"Lotus seeds accompanying the Green Lotus Core Flame, two in total. These are also rare grade six treasures, hard to find on the entire continent. They not only contain vast, pure energy but also grant a hint of wood attribute. I've tested this myself."

Wei Yang continued, "And refining these seeds makes one more harmonious with the Green Lotus Core Flame, enhancing the chances of successfully refining it. There were eleven seeds; I've used six, and now I've given you two, leaving just a few with me."

Yao Lao opened the jade bottle, examined the lotus seeds, nodded, and put them away. "These count as your share as well."

The value of green lotus seeds needed no explanation for Yao Lao. When Xiao Yan absorbed these seeds in the future, not only would they increase his Dou Qi cultivation, but they'd also boost his chances of refining the Green Lotus Core Flame. The chance of greater success in refining a Different Flame is invaluable.

"However, these are not enough, far from enough," Yao Lao pointed out.

Wei Yang went on, "I have information on Icy Spirit Cold Spring."

"Oh?" Yao Lao's interest was piqued. Icy Spirit Cold Spring is an excellent auxiliary item for devouring Different Flames. "Let's hear it."

"In the Tagle Desert on the eastern border of the Empire, there's a tribe of snake people. The Queen of the snake people, Medusa, possesses the Icy Spirit Cold Spring," Wei Yang recalled the pool of Icy Spirit Cold Spring from the original story when Medusa was evolving with the Different Flame. "You can easily inquire about the snake people; there's no need for me to explain further."

"Just a reminder, Medusa's also looking for a Different Flame. She's a peak Dou Huang, not intending to devour the flame but to use it for her own evolution."

"If you plan well, you could not only diminish some of the Green Lotus Core Flame's power but also acquire Icy Spirit Cold Spring from Medusa."

"Additionally, the snake people tribe is isolated by humans and although they have many precious herbs, they can't process them into pills. Perhaps that's an opening for you, as they wouldn't refuse a high-level alchemist."

Yao Lao nodded, his eyes lighting up at the thought of the snake people's herb treasury.

However, looking at Wei Yang, Yao Lao smirked slightly, "Wei boy, these are still not enough, not even close."

Trading a systematic inheritance of a grade-seven alchemist and a stack of common pill recipes wouldn't come cheap.

Wei Yang racked his brains before gritting his teeth, "I'll add one more piece of Different Flame information!"

Yao Lao's eyes widened, sparks flashing as he waved his hand.

Suddenly.

Swoosh~

A large collection of books, notes, jade scrolls, and scrolls hovered in the air before him.

"This is what I acquired by chance, left behind by a peak grade-seven alchemist."

"This inheritance contains not only the life's work and many experiences of that peak grade-seven alchemist but also many comprehensive commonly used pill recipes," Yao Lao explained.

Wei Yang released his soul force to scan the batch of books and scrolls meticulously.

Indeed, it was as Yao Lao claimed.

Wei Yang smiled and said, "There's one more pill recipe I wish to ask for."

Yao Lao raised an eyebrow, "Let's hear it."

"The recipe for Blood Lotus Pill," Wei Yang smiled.

The Blood Lotus Pill is a grade-five pill that can form a protective blood scab inside and outside the body, safeguarding it from flame damage.

Yao Lao gave Wei Yang a deep look and waved his hand, making a scroll appear in the air before Wei Yang.

Wei Yang scanned the pill recipe with his soul force, confirming it was the Blood Lotus Pill, then took a wave of his hand.

Swoosh!

The numerous books and scrolls before him were all collected by Wei Yang.

"Wei boy, the Different Flame information?" Yao Lao pressed.

"Ranked fourteenth on the Different Flame list, the Fallen Heart Flame!" Wei Yang announced.

Yao Lao's eyes lit up immediately, filled with a hint of fiery anticipation as he looked at Wei Yang.

This flame would be very suitable for Xiao Yan's future refinement, greatly accelerating his growth.

Fallen Heart Flame, also known as a cultivation cheat.

Because refining the Fallen Heart Flame means that one's Dou Qi can constantly be tempered by the flame, it's akin to always being in a state of cultivation, even while eating and sleeping, hence called a cultivation cheat.

"Where is it?" Yao Lao asked eagerly.

"In the Black-Corner Region, the inner courtyard of the Jia Nan Academy, beneath the Sky Burning Gas Refining Tower in the world of magma," Wei Yang explained in detail. "This Fallen Heart Flame is also a mature entity, with significant intelligence and violent nature. Since it's been long confined by Jia Nan Academy, it bears great hatred towards the academy."

"Its strength is around mid-level Dou Zong. For now, it seems quiet but is actually biding its time, gathering power... Perhaps in a few years, it will break free from its seal, at which point it'll certainly retaliate against Jia Nan Academy... In the chaos, there might be a chance to capture it."

"Indeed, Jia Nan Academy truly has a Different Flame," Yao Lao thought to himself.

Before, he only had suspicions and couldn't be certain.

Now, Wei Yang not only provided confirmed information but also detailed intelligence about the Fallen Heart Flame, which was very useful for Yao Lao.

Yao Lao looked at Wei Yang meaningfully, "Wei boy, you're not simple!"

"You managed to gather such detailed information about the inner courtyard of Jia Nan Academy, even knowing the specifics of the Different Flame's capabilities."

Wei Yang simply smiled back, "I too am curious. Senior, you seem very fixated on Different Flames. Isn't one Green Lotus Core Flame enough for Brother Xiao Yan?"

The two exchanged glances and shared a knowing smile. Everyone has their own secrets, and it's best not to delve too deeply.

Yao Lao narrowed his eyes.

His regard for Wei Yang continued to grow in surprise and importance.

Wei Yang had traded away the Green Lotus Core Flame, and logically, he should have kept the Fallen Heart Flame information to himself, quietly biding his time and planning.

To act when the Fallen Heart Flame truly broke its seal in the future, exploiting the situation to his advantage first.

Yet, for the inheritance of a peak grade-seven alchemist, Wei Yang had revealed this intelligence without hesitation as part of the deal.

It was truly unimaginable.