Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan lightly covered his arm with two layers of battle qi. Although some sounds could still penetrate, it was much better than before.

Having not visited this place for a long time, Xiao Fan was soon dazzled by the various materials, many of which were items he wanted.

After wandering around the trading market for nearly half an hour, Xiao Fan still couldn't find the two medicinal herbs that Medusa needed, but he did manage to exchange for a few missing materials himself.

There were also places selling pills. Looking at the expensive prices of the pills, Xiao Fan suddenly thought that he could take some time to refine some pills and bring them here to sell, or he could invite Xiao Yan to join him. After the two of them refined them, they could hand them over to the disciples of Panmen to sell.

As Xiao Fan was strolling around, he suddenly noticed that one of the stalls in front of him was different from the others. The stall owner was a man dressed in light gray clothes, sitting cross-legged behind the stall with his eyes closed, ignoring the crowds coming and going around him.

No one around him patronized his stall; they just glanced at it as they passed by and left. All of this stemmed from the fiery and violent aura emanating from the gray-clad youth.

"Could it be him...?"

Seeing the strange scene in the trading area, Xiao Fan's lips curled up. He glanced at the items on the stalls, raised an eyebrow, and then transmitted his voice to Medusa: "Your Majesty, it seems you have found your materials."

Not receiving a response from Medusa, Xiao Fan didn't mind and walked towards the gray-clad youth's stall.

On the stall owner's stone platform, there were many items, including magic cores of various magical beasts, most of which were fourth-tier, matching human fighting spirit experts.

Besides the magic core, what attracted Xiao Fan the most were the two half-foot-long withered vines in the center of the stone platform. One of the vines was emerald green, like a piece of fine jade. Various natural patterns intertwined on the vine, and it faintly emitted a refreshing fragrance.

The other vine was bluish-black, with black patterns intertwined on it, looking ferocious and terrifying, and emitting a subtle, pungent smell that made one feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Green Wood Immortal Vine and Black Demon Vine..."

Looking at the two vines on the stone platform, Xiao Fan's lips curled up. The Black Ghost Vine and the Green Wood Immortal Vine share the same origin, but usually only one of them can survive after maturing. Xiao Fan hadn't expected to find the Black Ghost Vine here.

Xiao Fan's right hand reached out curiously to grab the two, but before he could touch them, a whooshing sound rang out.

Xiao Fan frowned, his fighting spirit surging forth to block the attack. He withdrew his right hand and gently patted the restless Medusa on his arm. He was worried that Medusa might get impatient and run out, which would be troublesome.

"What? Not selling?" Xiao Fan sized up the stall owner. The man's eyes were somewhat bloodshot, and one could vaguely see the suppressed rage within them.

"It really is him..."

Having confirmed the stall owner's identity, Xiao Fan felt that there shouldn't be any major problems with this trip.

"Don't touch it if you're not going to buy it." The gray-clad man glanced at Xiao Fan with his crimson eyes, then said indifferently.

Xiao Fan stared at him for a moment. The fire poison was so deep, yet he was still able to maintain his rationality. Even Xiao Fan had to admire him.

"Name your price!" Standing in front of the stall, Xiao Fan looked at the man in gray and said calmly.

"Four hundred days of fire energy."

Even though he was somewhat prepared, Xiao Fan was still shocked by the price he offered.

Xiao Fan's current net worth is over 300 fire energy, which he earned by snatching seven senior teams and receiving rewards from the freshmen. This person, on the other hand, wants to exchange Black Ghost Vine for 400 days of fire energy. Although Black Ghost Vine is expensive, it is not worth 400 days of fire energy at all. The stall owner also has such a bad temper, no wonder no one is interested in his stall.

Shaking his head, Xiao Fan said calmly, "I don't have four hundred days' worth of fire energy."

boom!

The gray-clad man slammed his fist on the stone platform in a fit of rage, glaring at Xiao Fan, and continued, "I don't know what this thing is, but the fact that two Dou Wang-level magical beasts are fighting over it is enough to prove its value. Besides, I almost lost my life for this damn thing, so if you can't afford it, then get lost!"

The onlookers were slightly shocked by the gray-robed man's words. To snatch this item from two Dou Wang-level magical beasts greatly surprised everyone with his strength. They could only say that he truly deserved to be the most insane person in the inner courtyard.

Xiao Fan glanced at him and shook his head again. "I really can't produce four hundred days' worth of fire energy, and I believe few others can either. How about you choose something else?"

“Sure, I need a level 4 combat skill. Do you have one?” The man did not refute Xiao Fan’s words. Although he was easily irritable due to the fire poison, he had not lost his mind. The price of 400 days of fire energy was just to raise the price further, which is why he set the price for a level 4 combat skill.

Frowning, Xiao Fan pursed his lips, "I don't have any Earth-rank combat techniques either."

After being rejected by Xiao Fan three times, the man in blue became agitated again, glared at Xiao Fan, and sat back down behind his stall without saying another word.

After all, his goal from the beginning was a low-level combat skill. Since this person couldn't produce what he wanted, he wouldn't waste any more time with him.

Chapter 143 Trading

Seeing that the gray-clad man had sat back down, Xiao Fan did not leave. He remained standing in the same spot, staring at the gray-clad youth.

About two minutes later, the gray-clad man suddenly opened his eyes, exuding a violent aura, his crimson eyes fixed on Xiao Fan.

Sensing the gray-clad man's violent aura, those around him immediately took a few steps back, increasing the distance between themselves and the two.

"Looks like this idiot is in for trouble. He actually dared to anger that madman Lin Yan."

"Serves him right. He knew that guy was the least patient person in the whole college. He was rejected and he was still dawdling around. Wasn't he just asking for a beating?"

"What you say makes sense, but even I, the most handsome man in the inner courtyard, am a little jealous of his looks..."

Under the powerful aura of the gray-robed man, Xiao Fan narrowed his eyes but did not retreat. As expected of one of the top students in the inner academy, this aura should be above the Seven-Star Dou Ling level.

The gray-clad man's bloodshot eyes were filled with savagery as he stared at Xiao Fan and said in a chilling voice, "Are you asking for a beating?"

"How about we make a deal?" Xiao Fan shrugged. "I don't have four hundred fire energy, nor do I have any Earth-rank battle techniques, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, the man in gray swung his fist and charged at Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan frowned. He hadn't expected Lin Yan to not even give him time to finish speaking. He took a small step back, and then the rest of the conversation came through.

"But I can help you clear away the fire poison."

The fist, enveloped in battle aura, stopped in front of Xiao Fan. Lin Yan's expression turned to shock, and even the crimson in his eyes seemed to fade slightly. His voice trembled as he said, "You... what did you say?"

Xiao Fan reached out and gently pressed down Lin Yan's frozen fist before continuing, "I said, I can help you clear the fire poison. How about you give me the Black Ghost Vine?"

The surrounding crowd looked at Xiao Fan in disbelief when they saw the two suddenly calm down. He had actually managed to calm down the madman in the inner courtyard.

Hopefully, this isn't a lie. If it is, this guy probably won't be leaving the trading floor today.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Yan's expression returned to calm, with only a trace of excitement deep in his eyes indicating that he was not entirely unmoved.

After staring at Xiao Fan for a while, Lin Yan frowned and said, "Why should I believe you have this ability? I've consulted many students in the alchemy department about my situation, and even the best among them couldn't do anything about it."

A cluster of azure flames surged from Xiao Fan's body. Xiao Fan calmly looked at Lin Yan, his indifferent voice resounding in his ears. "Because I am a fifth-grade alchemist, and besides, do you have any other choice now? The fire poison is already eroding your sanity. If this continues, it won't be long before you become a madman who has lost his mind!"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Lin Yan's expression changed, because these words had crossed his bottom line. However, he also knew his own situation. What Xiao Fan said was true; if things continued to drag on, there would truly be no way out.

"Okay, but besides helping me clear the fire poison, you also need to give me one hundred fire energy." Lin Yan looked at Xiao Fan, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan shook his head and calmly said, "I will only clear the fire poison from you. The Black Ghost Vine is not urgent for me, but your condition cannot be delayed any longer."

When Xiao Fan mentioned that the Black Ghost Vine wasn't in any immediate danger to him, his expression changed slightly, because the Queen on his arm suddenly opened her mouth and bit his arm hard.

Damn! There's definitely blood involved.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan stared coldly at Xiao Fan, who met his gaze for a long while without backing down.

"Okay." Lin Yan finally relented. "I didn't expect you to be a fifth-grade alchemist. My name is Lin Yan, what's yours?"

"Xiao Fan".

"So he was Xiao Fan, the freshman who led the freshmen to victory in the Fire Energy Hunting Competition."

"I never expected him to be a fifth-grade alchemist!"

“Everyone underestimates you.” Lin Yan looked at Xiao Fan and said meaningfully.

Xiao Fan smiled but didn't say anything. He then turned and walked out of the trading area. Lin Yan glanced at Xiao Fan, stuffed everything on the stone platform behind him into his storage ring, and followed Xiao Fan out of the trading area.

Xiao Fan led Lin Yan back to his accommodation area, where they encountered Xiao Yan who was about to go out. Xiao Fan stepped forward, whispered a few words about Lin Yan to Xiao Yan, and then patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.

Xiao Yan smiled wryly at Xiao Fan, then took out two bottles of pills from his pocket and handed them to him. He then greeted Lin Yan and left.

After receiving the pill, Xiao Fan didn't even look at it before tossing it to Lin Yan behind him. "This is an Ice Spirit Pill, which can suppress the fire poison in your body."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan immediately took out a pill and swallowed it. The redness in his eyes faded slightly, and he looked at Xiao Fan with more trust in him. Then, as if remembering something, he curiously looked in the direction where Xiao Yan had left.

Once in his room, Xiao Fan said to Lin Yan, "The depth of the fire poison in your body is beyond my imagination... Sit down. I didn't say it's untreatable, but it can't be eradicated in one go." Seeing Lin Yan slam his fist on the table and stand up halfway through his sentence, Xiao Fan frowned and roared.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan touched his nose, then twisted his body and sat down in the chair, looking at Xiao Fan and saying, "I don't care, I will only give you the Black Ghost Vine after you have completely cleared the fire poison from my body."

"Go and guard the door. I need to refine some things, so don't let anyone disturb me," Xiao Fan waved to Lin Yan, speaking nonchalantly.

Lin Yan was taken aback. In the inner courtyard, even those arrogant guys like Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao wouldn't dare to ask him to guard the gate, right? But thinking that he still needed Xiao Fan to deal with the fire poison in his body, he nodded helplessly and had no choice but to give up.

Seeing Lin Yan leave, Xiao Fan took out the magic core of a third-tier ice-type magical beast from his pocket and placed it into the cauldron, where azure flames burned quietly.

He quickly turned the demon core into a pool of white liquid, emitting a chilling aura. After adding several other ingredients, Xiao Fan waved his hand and stored it in a jade bottle.

He called Lin Yan in and instructed him, "Take one Ice Spirit Pill every day. This is called Marrow Cleansing Cold Spirit Liquid. Put a drop in a large basin filled with clean water and meditate in it for half an hour every day until it's all used up."

"Also, while I'm treating you, you can't go to the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower to cultivate, or all your efforts will be wasted."

"it is good!"

Lin Yan excitedly put away his things and smiled at Xiao Fan, "If you really help me get rid of the fire poison, I'll consider it a favor I owe you."

Xiao Fan smiled and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I'll definitely help you get rid of the fire poison. You can find a room to stay here, and you can tell me anytime if you have any problems."

"Alright, don't worry about me being here. Even if Lin Xiuya's Wolf Fang gang came, they wouldn't dare to cause you any trouble, let alone help you for free."

"Then thank you, Senior Lin Yan?"

Chapter 144 I Want You to Respect Me

After Lin Yan left, Medusa reappeared in Xiao Fan's room in her human form.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I'm not careful, but the last mountain spirit is just too hard to find." Xiao Fan looked at Medusa who had suddenly appeared and shrugged helplessly.

After all, he personally led Medusa to the trading market and luckily found the Black Ghost Vine, but there was still no news of the Mountain Spirit, so he couldn't blame himself for that.

Medusa glanced at Xiao Fan with her beautiful eyes, then walked to his window, looked at the inner courtyard square in the distance, and said calmly, "Human cultivation talent is truly terrifying..."

Xiao Fan sat in the chair, looked at Medusa and smiled without saying anything. Although humans have much higher cultivation talent than magical beasts, the lifespan of high-level magical beasts is something humans can only envy. It can only be said that you can't have everything.

After a long silence, Xiao Fan suddenly stood up from his chair, the chair behind him creaking loudly as if it had been dragged.