Core Earthfire, Xiao Ling'er Wants to Refine Pills

When it comes to good resources, Lin Fan was truly generous!

After all, Xiao Ling'er's cultivation was essentially equivalent to his own. Plus, she most likely had some kind of cheat ability, making her progress much faster!

As for betrayal, putting oneself in another's shoes… Wouldn't a normal person be loyal to a sect that valued them so highly? 

Of course, if she turned out to be ungrateful, he would reluctantly share his strength to take her down.

What if he couldn't beat her?

Her talent might be borrowed, but the strength he gained from cultivating with borrowed talent was his own!

Since their strength and talent were shared, and with his own strength added, how could he not defeat her?

In Lin Fan's view, even though he had transmigrated, it wasn't much different from playing a game. There was no need to hesitate!

***

For the next two days, the Moon Grasping Sect was quite peaceful.

Until the third day, when the Second Elder almost stumbled in.

"Second Elder, what's the matter?"

"Sect Master, Sect Master!!!" The Second Elder was breathless. "Condensation, condensation…"

"Hmm?!"

She looked at Lin Fan, suddenly feeling a chill down her spine, and exclaimed, "You, how did you???"

"Fourth level of Condensation Realm? Well… These past few days, I've been in a good mood, perhaps had a sudden enlightenment, and made quite rapid progress." Lin Fan smiled slightly.

"Enlightenment?!" She was astonished. "The Sect Master has such fortune, marvelous, truly marvelous."

At the same time, she was excited.

First, they took in a talented disciple, then the Sect Master had an enlightenment and his cultivation soared!

Could it be that their Moon Grasping Sect was truly turning its luck around?!

The wheels of fate had already started turning?

"Second Elder?" Seeing her remain silent, Lin Fan asked. "What did you just say about condensation?"

The Second Elder snapped out of it and quickly said, "Ling'er, Ling'er has broken through to the Condensation Realm!"

"This is indeed good news." Lin Fan smiled again.

"Sect Master, aren't you surprised?"

Lin Fan: "…"

Should I be surprised?

Ahem, better play along.

He put on a shocked expression. "Surprised, very surprised."

That was too fake.

The Second Elder gave him a sidelong glance, finding him increasingly hard to understand.

Just as she was about to say more, Lin Fan noticed Xiao Ling'er approaching, pacing outside with a somewhat awkward and hesitant expression.

"She's here." The Second Elder nodded. "Shall I let her in?"

"Alright."

***

"Master, Second Elder."

Xiao Ling'er was somewhat anxious.

"You've broken through to the Condensation Realm. Not bad," Lin Fan nodded slightly. "You deserve a reward."

"Master, you flatter me." Xiao Ling'er waved her hands repeatedly and then said, "Disciple has come to ask for..."

"Speak freely." Lin Fan chuckled.

He wasn't afraid of her making requests, but rather of her having no desires. This was called investment!

Going all-in was a form of wisdom.

Xiao Ling'er gritted her teeth and decided to go for it. "It's about the Core Earthfire."

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.

He naturally knew about the Core Earthfire.

It was born many years ago in the depths of the earth, tens of thousands of meters deep. The Moon Grasping Sect had fortunately obtained it during its peak period. Many years had passed, and the outside world had long lost track of its existence.

In fact, it had always been in the hands of the Moon Grasping Sect, but no one had been able to fully subdue it.

Even during the peak period, no one could accomplish this, and naturally, no one could do it now.

It had to be kept hidden, to be used as an aid for cultivation during special periods.

At the same time, it was also the last trump card of the Moon Grasping Sect.

How did Xiao Ling'er know about this?

Lin Fan's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he became even more certain.

Xiao Ling'er definitely had a 'grandpa in her pocket'!

Additionally, he became further convinced that Xiao Ling'er was likely modeled after the 'Flame Emperor' from Xiao Huohuo's template!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have known about this or asked for it.

If she knew about it, it meant others could too, and if others knew...

The Moon Grasping Sect would have long been destroyed.

An innocent man may become a criminal if he possesses a treasure.

A treasure like the Core Earthfire was beyond what the currently declining Moon Grasping Sect could protect.

Or rather, they weren't worthy of possessing such a heavenly fire!

Indeed, the Core Earthfire was one of the extraordinary flames in the Immortal Martial Continent.

Lin Fan only learned about it after becoming the Sect Master.

Compared to Lin Fan's calmness, the Second Elder was filled with doubt and instantly became tense and extremely vigilant. "How did you find out about this?"

The Moon Grasping Sect had hidden it extremely well, not daring to leak even the slightest bit of information for so many years, and yet a newcomer knew about it?

She was truly unable to stay calm.

Xiao Ling'er bit her lip lightly, remaining silent.

Seeing that the Second Elder was about to question further, Lin Fan intervened, "Second Elder, that's enough. Give it to her."

Both of them looked at Lin Fan in shock.

Xiao Ling'er was full of disbelief.

Such a heaven-defying treasure, far more valuable than the entire Moon Grasping Sect, was being given away just like that?!

The Second Elder was full of questions.

But recalling Lin Fan's previous emphasis on not holding back, she could only smile bitterly. Then, she retrieved the sealed Core Earthfire.

Her combat strength was the greatest in the Moon Grasping Sect, so she had always been the one to safeguard this item.

"This thing is demonic, already possessing sentience. Even a cultivator at the fifth or sixth realm might not be able to suppress it. You, having just entered the Condensation Realm, to ask for such a thing is truly..."

She gently shook her head. However, she didn't dwell on it for long and handed over the token that sealed the Core Earthfire to Xiao Ling'er.

Taking the token, Xiao Ling'er gently caressed it.

In her ear, her teacher's excited voice kept ringing.

Looking at Lin Fan, she felt a bit lost.

Such an important item, and Master actually gave it to me?

At this moment, she was deeply moved.

In her heart, Lin Fan's importance had already soared to just below that of her 'teacher,' with the Moon Grasping Sect being third!

I must repay Master and the Moon Grasping Sect well.

Xiao Ling'er made a firm resolution in her heart.

She would never let down the expectations of her two teachers.

However, she felt the need to explain a bit.

In a soft voice, she said, "My cultivation technique is somewhat special; it requires the assistance of a different fire. Additionally, I want to use the different fire for alchemy."

"You can refine pills?" The Second Elder was astonished.

Lin Fan, on the other hand, smiled.

He almost laughed out loud.

How could the 'protagonist' modeled after the Flame Emperor template not know how to refine pills?

With a wave of his hand, he said, "In that case, feel free to use the sect's herb fields and spiritual herbs as you need. If it's not enough, you can ask the elders to help you find more."

Hearing this, Xiao Ling'er was even more moved. The item in her hands was clearly very light, but at this moment, it felt as heavy as Mount Tai.

"Thank you, Master!"

She actually knelt down directly.

"Silly child. You are my only disciple. I know I'm not very capable, but I will do my best. It's been hard on you."

These words were a 'killing blow.'

Xiao Ling'er's heart trembled, and she almost swore on the spot...

"Master!"

A moment later, Xiao Ling'er left with heavy steps. Watching her slender figure disappear, Lin Fan fell into contemplation.

Am I being too manipulative with her?

Then, he turned to Wu Xingyun, "Second Elder, we will need to trouble you all in the future. Our Moon Grasping Sect lacks resources, so we need you all to…"

"There's nothing more to say."

He sighed, "I can't explain it all at once. But please trust me and wait for a while. Time will prove that everything we've done is worth it."

"Why say such things, Sect Master? We should all work together. Besides, Ling'er is such a talented disciple that any large sect would provide better cultivation conditions. Even if we exhaust all our resources, it wouldn't match what they could offer."

Of course, assuming the Core Earthfire wasn't included.

Wu Xingyun also sighed, "I will inform the other elders, and we will find more resources in the coming days."

"And spiritual herbs. If Xiao Ling'er needs anything, as long as it doesn't endanger anyone's safety, please help her as much as possible."

"Yes, Sect Master."