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The cracked and sunken dragon scales on Zhukun's body are being repaired at a speed visible to the naked eye.

But the shock that lingered in his dragon eyes did not dissipate for a long time.

He slowly shrank his size, and soon transformed back into a middle-aged man with a dignified face, dressed in a purple and gold robe.

"Young friend... your physical strength is quite impressive, just to my liking!"

Zhu Kun laughed loudly as he looked at Zhu Chen and said.

At this moment, when he looked at Zhu Chen, his gaze had completely changed, and even carried a hint of undisguised admiration.

He knew very well that his opponent must have held back some strength in that punch.

Even so, its power far exceeded his imagination.

“Young friend, your talent is truly extraordinary, the likes of which I have never seen before. But I wonder… who your teacher is? To have such cultivation and knowledge at such a young age is truly unbelievable.”

Gu Yuan then joined Xiao Xun'er at this moment.

Like Zhu Kun, he now also wants to befriend this mysterious young powerhouse.

Zhu Chen smiled calmly: "You'll find out about my background later by asking Xiao Yan."

It wasn't that he didn't want to tell Zhu Kun and Gu Yuan his identity.

However, once the words "coming from another world" are uttered, given the current mindset of people like Gu Yuan, they will inevitably question him further.

He didn't want to waste time on these things.

Seeing that Zhu Chen was unwilling to say more, Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun did not press him further.

However, in their hearts, they had already elevated Zhu Chen's status to the level of being on par with them.

Just then, Yao Chen, who had been meditating nearby, also came over.

He first nodded to Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun, then turned to Zhu Chen and said, "Young friend Zhu Chen, although Xiao Yan has absorbed the source of the strange fire here smoothly, it will probably take several more days to completely refine it. If you are interested in the Emperor-grade embryonic pill, you may wish to go and get it!"

Yao Chen's attitude at this moment was very sincere.

He knew that if Zhu Chen hadn't resisted the Void Devouring Flame, and if Lin Dong and Han Li hadn't risked their lives to protect him, Xiao Yan wouldn't have been able to absorb the strange fire safely; he would probably have already died.

This kindness is far greater than a single Imperial-grade nascent pill.

Moreover, Zhu Chen's strength is unfathomable. Giving him more benefits would be entirely advantageous to Xiao Yan's future.

Zhu Chen was somewhat flattered by the old doctor's overtures.

His original intention was to come here to help Xiao Yan obtain the Dou Di inheritance, and he had no intention of seizing the other party's cultivation resources.

But since the old doctor had already said so much, he couldn't refuse any longer.

After all, that Emperor-grade embryonic pill would also be of considerable benefit to him.

"Thank you very much, Elder Yao. I will accept your thanks without hesitation!"

Zhu Chen gladly accepted the old doctor's kindness.

"You flatter me, young friend."

Yao Chen smiled and waved his hand, then turned to Lin Dong, Han Li and the others and said, "This time, we are very grateful for everyone's help, as well as this Miss Zi Yan. When the Soul Clan attacked, you all did your best to help. I will remember this kindness. After this matter is over, I will definitely go into seclusion and open my furnace to do my best to refine some high-grade pills for you all to express my gratitude."

Lin Dong laughed heartily: "Elder Yao, you're too kind. Fourth Brother's affairs are our affairs. As for pills and such, just give me some that can improve my strength, haha!"

Han Li respectfully returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Senior Yao, you flatter me. I did not exert much effort just now. As for the pills, you may do as you please. There is no need to expend too much energy on them."

He said that, but in his heart he was quite looking forward to the promise of a nine-star Dou Sheng and alchemy master.

Such high-grade pills, which can be refined in this way, must be extremely rare.

Of the three, only Naruto Uzumaki seemed a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "Grandpa Medicine... I didn't really help much. When those bad guys rushed over, their aura was so terrifying, I... I didn't know what to do... It wasn't until Brother Zhu Chen started fighting that big dragon that I came to my senses... I'm sorry, I'm so useless, I can't accept this pill!"

Naruto felt very guilty.

He had vowed to help before he came here.

When he actually faced powerhouses like the Soul Emperor and the Void Devouring Flame, he deeply felt the insignificance of his own strength.

That's a gap that courage and ninjutsu simply can't bridge.

The sense of powerlessness he felt at that moment left him feeling both frustrated and fearful.

He secretly resolved that after returning this time, he would definitely pester the lecherous immortal to undergo even more arduous cultivation!
We absolutely cannot let things turn out like this time, where we can only stand by and watch, dragging everyone down.

Yao Chen knew what Naruto was thinking. He went over and gently patted the other's shoulder, comforting him, "Young friend, there's no need to blame yourself. That level of pressure is beyond your current level to withstand, which is normal. Your willingness to come is already a kindness. As for the pills, I have already spoken, and I will not take them back. So please don't refuse."

After hearing what Yao Lao said, Naruto Uzumaki felt a little better.

"Master Yao, I'm entrusting Xiao Yan's care to you from now on."

Seeing that everything was arranged, Zhu Chen prepared to go find the Void Devouring Flame.

When he fought against the Void Devouring Flame before, he planted an extremely hidden soul imprint in a wisp of the opponent's original black flame.

At this moment, the location of the mark has been clearly fed back.

The Void Devouring Flame is currently located in the deepest part of the Ancient Emperor's Cave, and it seems to be in a state of violent fluctuation.

Clearly, the other party has already made contact with that Emperor-grade embryonic pill.

It's perfect timing for him to go there now.

"You can go without worry, leave this to me!"

Without hesitation, Yao Lao accepted Zhu Chen's request.

Zhu Chen nodded slightly, then turned to look at Gu Yuan and Zhu Kun: "Gentlemen, I have to deal with the matter of the Emperor-grade embryonic pill now, so I'll take my leave for now."

Gu Yuan nodded and said, "Young friend, rest assured, with me and Brother Zhukun here, no one can disturb nephew Xiao Yan."

Zhu Kun added, "Young friend, go ahead with peace of mind. With me here, let's see who dares to touch Xiao Yan."

Although the two of them also wanted the Emperor-grade embryonic pill, Zhu Chen had already said he wanted it in front of them. If they interfered again, it would be inappropriate. So they simply did Zhu Chen a favor.

After greeting Gu Yuan and the others, Zhu Chen looked at Lin Dong and Han Li and asked, "Are you coming with me, or staying here?"

Lin Dong hesitated for a moment and said, "I really want to go, but I feel that I can't help you at all here, so I'd better go back and cultivate properly first."

Han Li was also filled with shame at this moment: "My cultivation is too low. If I go, I'm afraid I will only become a burden to you, elder brother. I'd better not go."

"Then I'll go back too."

Seeing that Lin Dong and Han Li had both made their choices, Naruto Uzumaki immediately spoke up as well.

Zhu Chen did not force them.

Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave is the ultimate dungeon in the Doupo world.

In the original novel, Xiao Yan only came to challenge this dungeon after his cultivation had reached the Seven Star Dou Sheng level.

It's already quite an achievement for Lin Dong and his group to have gotten this far.

Continuing to follow will only increase the danger, and it's completely unnecessary.

...(End of chapter)