Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Claiming the Companion Amethyst Source

As they neared the familiar valley, Xiao Yixian suddenly realized how intimate her position with Xiao Ning appeared. Her face flushed red, and even her ears grew warm with embarrassment.

When the Blue Eagle slowly circled down and landed in the yard, Xiao Yixian quickly freed herself from Xiao Ning's arms, leaped off the eagle's back, and rushed into the house without looking back.

Xiao Ning couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction.

This girl is too shy, he thought.

Though Xiao Ning had never had a girlfriend in his previous life, he had grown up in the information age of Blue Star, where exposure to romantic norms was common.

Even if he hadn't experienced it himself, he knew how relationships worked, especially in this Douqi Continent, where communication and information were still relatively primitive.

It was like he had a cheat code for navigating relationships.

Xiao Ning patted the Blue Eagle, signaling it to return, and then stretched, taking in the serene beauty of the valley.

A sense of nostalgia washed over him as he surveyed the familiar surroundings.

Time had passed so quickly.

Taking a deep breath of the energy-rich air, Xiao Ning felt relaxed and invigorated.

Reflecting on his recent gains, he decided he didn't need to leave the Misty Valley for a long time.

He murmured to himself, "This is perfect. I'll stay here for a while."

While the deep forests, filled with magical beasts and constant battles, were excellent places to gather resources and hone one's strength, the relentless bloodshed could also be mentally exhausting.

Though Xiao Ning possessed the inheritance of Emperor Huang Tian and was destined to a life filled with war and fire, he was still young and needed time to accumulate strength and experience.

The valley was secluded from the world, and without the ability to fly, it was nearly impossible to enter.

In this peaceful environment, Xiao Ning resumed his training.

Although the facilities in Misty Valley were simple compared to the comforts of a town, with Xiao Yixian's company, it didn't matter.

The two of them soon fell back into their familiar routine: training separately, sharing meals, chatting, and silently protecting each other when necessary.

Days passed leisurely, one after the other, in this isolated paradise.

Time seemed to stand still, yet the aura around both of them noticeably improved.

They lived their lives quietly, undisturbed during training, but in daily life, they relied on each other, their bond growing stronger.

It was a life they had become accustomed to.

One day, Xiao Ning sat cross-legged on a large bluestone in a cave, his eyes slightly closed as he breathed evenly. His well-defined muscles moved rhythmically with each breath.

Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, and a sharp light flashed within them.

He circulated his Dou Qi and lightly brushed his fingers over the ring he wore.

A faint white light flashed, and a small jade bottle appeared in his hand.

Xiao Ning uncorked the bottle, revealing a lavender liquid inside.

The liquid gleamed like crystals, and it radiated a powerful fire attribute energy.

Gazing at the crystal-clear and beautiful Companion Amethyst Source, Xiao Ning hesitated for a moment before deciding not to drink it all at once.

Instead, he took out a small wine cup and poured himself a modest amount.

He carefully resealed the bottle and placed it back in his ring, then raised the cup to his lips and drank the liquid in one gulp.

Immediately, Xiao Ning felt a tremendous heat radiating through his body, spreading from his meridians to his bones and flesh, and then to his limbs.

He could feel his strength increasing, and the Dou Qi that had been stuck at the nine-star Fighter level began to loosen slightly.

"This energy is as powerful as it was in the original story," Xiao Ning remarked with satisfaction.

However, he soon fell silent as the heat in his body grew more intense.

Sweat poured down his face, and his skin turned a deep red.

The overwhelming heat lasted for nearly ten minutes before it gradually subsided.

When the heat finally dissipated, Xiao Ning's Dou Qi had surged to the peak of the nine-star Fighter level!

As for his physical body?

Xiao Ning jumped down from the bluestone and punched the air.

The force of his punch created a shockwave, and a small vacuum formed around his fist.

He picked up a round pebble from the ground, held it in his palm, and squeezed.

Without making a sound, the pebble crumbled into fine powder.

Ecstatic, Xiao Ning let out a long, triumphant howl, releasing the emotions building inside him.

"Just one sip of the Companion Amethyst Source increased my strength by 500 kilograms!" he exclaimed. "The energy contained in this Source is incredible.

If I hadn't trained my body so rigorously, this small dose might have overwhelmed me."

While Xiao Ning was basking in his newfound strength, a hundred miles away, in a picturesque spot surrounded by mountains and clear waters, another scene was unfolding.

A young man in a black robe sat quietly, with an elderly man with white hair and beard floating beside him.

However, the old man's figure was somewhat translucent.

These two were Xiao Yan and Yao Lao!

"Xiao Yan, use this Companion Amethyst Source carefully. Don't be greedy or reckless," Yao Lao instructed, his expression serious.

"You should know that the energy contained in a complete Companion Amethyst Source is enough to transform a fourth-level magical beast into a fifth-level one.

Even though the Source in your hand isn't complete, it still shouldn't be underestimated!"

Xiao Yan listened intently, nodding vigorously, afraid to miss any detail that might lead to a mistake.

After Yao Lao finished speaking, Xiao Yan took out a bottle containing the Companion Amethyst Source and a small jade stick.

He uncorked the bottle, dipped the stick into the liquid, and then placed it in his mouth.

This time, Xiao Yan only consumed three or four drops, but his expression immediately twisted in pain.

Within seconds, his entire body turned bright red, like a lobster being boiled.

It was as though he was about to be scalded alive.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Xiao Yan struggled to endure the searing pain that made him want to writhe in agony.

Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he cried out, his screams echoing through the surrounding area and scaring off nearby magical beasts.

"Boy, only those who endure the greatest hardships can become the strongest," Yao Lao said calmly, unfazed by Xiao Yan's torment.

Given Xiao Yan's enhanced physical condition from practicing the Eight Extremes Collapse, Yao Lao was confident that the Companion Amethyst Source wouldn't cause him any lasting harm.