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Chapter 243 Giving You Three Breaths
After the words were spoken, the dark storage ring remained silent for a moment, then flashed with a faint light, and the soul of an old man flew out from it.

Lin Yu's eyes lit up. He looked the old man, who was now only a soul, up and down, and smiled slightly.

"Yao Lao, I have long admired your great name!"

"Each each other!"

Looking at the smiling young man before him, Yao Lao said with a touch of emotion, "These past few days, I have heard your name from Xiao Yan more than once, but only after meeting you today do I realize that everything before was just the tip of the iceberg!"

The Yunlan Sect is confined to a corner of the country, living in the Jia Ma Empire. It is not even considered a second-rate power in the Dou Qi Continent.

Although Yun Yun is the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, she doesn't know much about the experts above the Dou Zong level.

Seeing Lin Yu tear through space, she assumed he was a Dou Zong expert. Little did she know that a Dou Zong could only grasp rudimentary spatial power. To tear through space with a mere gesture, one would need to be at least a Dou Zun level.

However, Yao Lao, who was already a Dou Zun, knew that even a Dou Zun was not enough to compare with the person in front of him!

Admittedly, even a Dou Zun expert can condense a handprint hundreds of feet high when releasing a Dou Technique, but the discerning Yao Lao knew that this was not Lin Yu's true strength, but rather the result of him consolidating his energy.

What truly represents Lin Yu's strength, and what allowed Yao Lao to glimpse even a fraction of his power, was his terrifying act of mobilizing the power of heaven and earth within a ten-mile radius with a mere wave of his hand!
With Yao Lao's knowledge, even an ordinary Dou Sheng would probably not be as relaxed and carefree as him!

Of course, compared to the methods on the surface, what alarmed Yao Lao the most was Lin Yu's soul power.

In his perception, this person's soul was like a blazing sun; even though they were thousands of miles apart and hung high in the sky, it still exuded a terrifying aura that made even him tremble...

"You flatter me, Elder Yao!"

Hearing the old apothecary's flattery, Lin Yu said nonchalantly, "Compared to my strength, it is the old apothecary's achievements in alchemy that I admire most!"

At this point, Lin Yu paused, staring intently at him, and said:

"Well, since we're already here, how about... we have a chat?"

Sensing the expectation in Lin Yu's eyes, Yao Lao's lips twitched involuntarily.

Good grief, you want to discuss alchemy with me?
I was already furious when we had cross-industry exchanges before, and I'm afraid I'd be driven crazy if we had to communicate face-to-face!
The old apothecary pondered inwardly, but outwardly he smiled wryly and said, "I don't understand. Pills are ultimately just an aid. Since you already possess such power, why are you still so obsessed with the art of alchemy?"

Lin Yu hesitated and said, "Does this... require a reason?"

The old apothecary shook his head and said, "For someone who is born with a love for alchemy, there is naturally no need for it, but if I may be frank, what you love is clearly not alchemy itself, but something else."

Lin Yu exclaimed in amazement, "As expected of Elder Yao, you could even see that?"

The old apothecary said softly, "Because I am this kind of person myself, I know very well that you do not have that kind of fanaticism and passion for alchemy itself."

Lin Yu laughed and said, "That's right, just as you said, what I love is not alchemy, but the pills I make!"

The old apothecary asked in confusion, "Pills?"

Xiao Yan, who was standing nearby, was taken aback upon hearing this, and then said thoughtfully, "Brother Lin, I think I understand what you mean!"

Lin Yu was not surprised at all, and looked at him with a look of satisfaction, saying, "Right!"

Xiao Yan nodded: "Indeed!"

The two exchanged a cryptic conversation, leaving the old doctor completely bewildered.

"What do you mean, 'certainly'? What do you understand?"

Xiao Yan said seriously, "Of course it's people like us who are obsessed with immortal pills!"

From Qin Shi Huang sending Xu Fu eastward to seek the elixir of life, to Emperor Wu of Han building the Dew-Collecting Plate to collect celestial dew, to the ingestion of Five-Stone Powder during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the rise of Taoist external alchemy...

It can be said that, from ancient times to the present, the Chinese people have had an inexplicable obsession with elixirs of immortality.

Even today, this cultural gene is still etched into the bones of the Chinese people.

To give a simple example, many people's abhorrent modern health products are actually a scientific continuation of this obsession with miracle cures.

While other countries also have health supplement markets, they sell them only as functional foods or health foods. Only the Chinese treat health supplements as elixirs, as if consuming them could prolong life and cure all diseases...

Putting reality aside, this kind of idea is also ubiquitous in cultural works.

Even in science fiction works, the technology of human cryopreservation, which can extend lifespan, is almost always mentioned.

Not to mention mythological stories, such as Chang'e flying to the moon, the Queen Mother of the West and the elixir of immortality, and the immortal peaches that can grant eternal life and ascension to heaven.

Especially the latter; as Chinese people, who didn't grow up listening to myths and legends?

Which Chinese person hasn't felt a craving or fantasized about the Monkey King stealing elixirs in Journey to the West?

As a transmigrator, Xiao Yan would definitely understand Lin Yu's meaning instantly.

But as a native of this world, Yao Lao naturally couldn't understand it.

"An elixir that allows mortals to achieve immortality and ascend to heaven..."

Upon hearing this, the old apothecary rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Excuse my bluntness, but I have never even heard of such an outrageous pill, let alone seen it!"

"To be frank, the path of alchemy is powerful, but there is no shortcut without any consequences."

"If you truly intend to make this your goal, then you're simply trying to get something for nothing!"

"It's alright!" Lin Yu said with a smile, "Let's keep refining it. What if we succeed someday?"

Seeing no disappointment on Lin Yu's face, the old medicine master couldn't help but sigh helplessly. He could tell that this guy hadn't held out much hope to begin with. For him, alchemy was just a means to an end. As long as he could refine that so-called elixir, he would use any other means.

However, on the other hand, this person is someone who, like Xiao Yan, possesses a cross-dimensional artifact.

With the infinite possibilities of all the heavens and myriad worlds in his hands, perhaps one day in the future he will truly be able to realize them!
Thinking of this, the old man said softly, "Since you have so kindly invited me, I will not disappoint you. However, this is not a good place to discuss the Dao. How about... we go somewhere else to chat?"

"Okay!"

Lin Yu's eyes lit up, and he immediately said without hesitation, "Elder Yao, please wait a moment. After I fulfill my promise and take the little beast away, we will find a beautiful place here to exchange ideas!"

The old doctor nodded and said, "Good."

Lin Yu smiled, waved his sleeve, and the surrounding power of heaven and earth surged instantly, forming an energy barrier around everyone.

"I have set up a barrier for you. If you do not want to waste time, swallow the Amethyst Source within the barrier and wait for my return."

After saying that, Lin Yu strode forward and stood on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King roared to the sky, spread its wings, and carried Lin Yu into the sky.

“…Leaving now?”

"Brother Lin is such a man of action!"

Xiao Yan stared speechlessly at the figure in the sky, then lowered his head and looked at the white jade bottle containing the Purple Crystal Source in his hand, a smile appearing on his face.

With these things, he finally devoured the purple flame and evolved the Burning Technique.

I wonder how long it will take Brother Lin to create a similar flame after witnessing the purple fire.

If it's within the three days of the Boundary-Breaking Talisman's restriction, I might be able to push forward and raise the Burning Technique to the Profound Rank in one go!
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan no longer hesitated, immediately sat cross-legged, and swallowed the companion amethyst source in the jade bottle.

In the original story, he was only a Fighter when he devoured the Purple Flame, so he needed the help of pills. But now, he is a six-star Fighter with countless rare treasures. A mere beast flame is not enough to make him so cautious.

While Xiao Yan began to devour the purple flames, Lin Yu did not head to the lair of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King as he had said. Instead, after leaving the barrier, he found a blind spot and hovered a thousand meters in the air.

"call--"

A fierce wind swirled through the air. Lin Yu, hands clasped behind his back, stood atop the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and said calmly, "For Xiao Yan's sake, I'll give you three breaths... three..."

Almost the instant the word 'three' was uttered, a black figure emerged from the surrounding sky and arrived before the Amethyst Winged Lion King at the fastest speed he had ever traveled, bowing respectfully to Lin Yu.

"Ling Ying, the ancient clan guard, greets senior!"

Without a doubt, the black-robed old man hiding in the shadows was none other than Ling Ying, an eight-star Dou Huang sent by Xun'er.

As Ling Ying faced the scrutinizing gaze of the white-clad youth atop the Amethyst Winged Lion King, she inwardly groaned.

He knew that Xiao Yan had more than one powerful figure hidden around him, but he never imagined that this so-called powerful figure would be so terrifyingly strong!

"With that little girl here, I didn't reveal your whereabouts, but I didn't expect that not only would you not leave, but you would also dare to continue spying in the shadows..."

Lin Yu glanced at the black-robed old man in front of him and said indifferently, "What, do you think you can act with impunity just because you come from an ancient clan?"

"You flatter me, senior!"

Ling Ying gave a bitter smile and said, "With your strength, even in the Ancient Realm, you would be an honored guest of our clan. However, my young lady has given prior orders, and even if I perish here, I have no choice but to obey!"

"You are indeed loyal..."

Lin Yu's tone softened slightly as he asked softly, "Did that girl send you here to secretly protect Xiao Yan?"

"Your discerning eye is spot on!"

Ling Ying responded respectfully, then smiled wryly, "However, it seems that with a powerful figure like you protecting Young Master Xiao, Miss's concerns are somewhat superfluous..."

"Not superfluous at all!"

For the first time, Lin Yu smiled: "Go back and tell that girl that I appreciate her feelings on behalf of Xiao Yan."

"Tell her not to worry. In her relationship with Xiao Yan, family background is by no means the biggest problem..."

As for what the biggest problem is, it is of course Xiao Yan's womanizing!
Recalling Yun Yun from earlier, and Xiao Yan's confidantes in the original novel, Lin Yu felt a surge of joy, eager to see what kind of chaotic battlefield Xiao Yan in this world would face in the future.

At the same time, Ling Ying was startled when she heard Lin Yu's words.

As one of the imperial clans that still possess the bloodline of the Dou Di, the Ancient Clan's strength is undeniable. Even ordinary Dou Sheng are nothing in front of the Ancient Clan.

The person in front of them clearly knew the name of the ancient clan, yet still uttered such words.

It is clear that he believed he possessed the ability to engage in equal dialogue with the ancient tribes...

'Could it be that the power he just displayed was not his full strength?'

Or perhaps Xiao Yan has more than just him behind him; there's another powerful, reclusive force behind him?

Ling Ying wondered with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Although he was a guard sent by the ancient clan to Xun'er's side and was quite knowledgeable, his own strength was insufficient and his insight was far inferior to that of Yao Lao, who was once a Dou Zun and an eighth-grade alchemy master. Naturally, he could not see the truly terrifying aspect of Lin Yu.

(End of this chapter)