Battle Through the Heavens: Xiao Yan, I am your second master

"Um, junior, could I bring you something too?" Xia Yilong said somewhat embarrassedly.

Now he doesn't feel that cultivation techniques are so appealing anymore. High-level Xuan-rank cultivation techniques are indeed very good, but the mid-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique he is currently cultivating is not bad either. The Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill are really too good.

"Ah Long, you want the pills too, right? No problem, there's still time, let's continue." Xiao Li said with a smile, it's easy for alchemists to negotiate terms.

"By the way, junior, after we enter the inner academy, why don't you come with me to my cousin's place? My cousin entered the inner academy three years earlier than me, and he's already a peak Dou Ling expert, ranked fourth on the strength list."

The three-star Grandmaster Liu Tianjiao spoke up.

"Oh? What do you mean?" Xiao Li asked.

"Although I have never been to the inner courtyard, my cousin told me that to get the best cultivation conditions there, you have to see who has the strongest fist. So, if we are separated, we newcomers will inevitably be exploited and bullied."

This is a characteristic of Canaan Academy. It is common for senior students to bully freshmen. Those senior students are people who have been bullied before, so they will definitely bully freshmen.

My cousin was also bullied when he entered the inner courtyard. He was even beaten so badly by a senior that he was bedridden for a month. Although he got his revenge later, it still made people uncomfortable.

Therefore, it's best for us newcomers to stick together and join a faction. My cousin is quite strong in the inner courtyard, so those senior students shouldn't dare to mess with us, which will save us a lot of trouble.

Liu Tianjiao spoke truthfully. Although he felt that with Xiao Li's strength, he probably wouldn't be bullied, and others would be too busy currying favor with him, he still wanted to win over this junior's favor.

"Trouble? I'm not afraid of trouble at all. One by one, I'll take it all!" Xiao Li said confidently.

"However, there are some annoying bugs that I don't want to deal with. It wouldn't hurt to have someone help me get rid of them, so I'll go and rest at your cousin's place for a while," Xiao Li said calmly.

Liu Tianjiao immediately beamed with joy: "That's wonderful! With you joining us, I'm sure your older brother will be very happy. You'll definitely be a distinguished guest of the Liu Gang."

"By the way, junior, what rank of alchemist are you? I remember that the Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill is a peak fourth-rank pill. Even a fifth-rank alchemist would have to put in a lot of effort to refine it, and the success rate is not high." Xia Yilong asked.

"I am but a fifth-grade alchemist, probably barely a high-grade fifth-grade alchemist, since the success rate of high-grade fifth-grade pills is not particularly high," Xiao Li said, stroking his chin.

The other four were completely stunned.

Lin Feng, the two-star Great Dou Master from before, had already approached Xiao Li and whispered, "Master Xiao, do you take on followers?"

"Forehead...."

after an hour,

As Xiao Li and his group of five walked out of the library, Hu Qian and the two elders, who were waiting at the door, turned their gazes toward them.

"Go, all of you. Remember, you must not reveal a single thing about what happened here today, including any information from inside the library, to anyone." Qianmu's hoarse, aged voice came.

"Hehe, you're all out? You didn't all come back empty-handed, did you?" Hu Qian asked with a chuckle, after all, many students were greedy and ended up with nothing.

"Hmm, quite a haul. Come on, guys, give me the stuff," Xiao Li said to the other four.

Xia Yilong handed a crimson seventh-order magical beast core to Xiao Li, followed by Liu Tianjiao, Lin Feng, and Ye Yu, who all handed over their spoils to Xiao Li.

"this...."

This was the first time that Hu Qian and the two elders had ever seen such a situation, that other students were willing to give their gains to others.

"Hmm~ Here are the pills for you. Liu Tianjiao, Lin Feng, here are the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills and the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills you requested. Remember, to avoid backlash from the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills, you must withstand the flame energy within the pills."

If you can withstand the impact of the three fiery energies, you can increase your cultivation by three stars. If you can't withstand them, you will suffer a backlash. However, since you two are destined to meet me, I will give each of you an Ice Heart Pill, which will help you take the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill.

As for Ah Long and Ye Yu, you are still at the Dou Shi level. Taking the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill would be too harmful to yourselves. I'll switch you to the Two-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill first to help you break through the Dou Shi barrier, and then you can take the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill.

Xiao Li distributed the pills to everyone, which made Hu Qian and the two elders' faces twitch wildly.

"Elders, is this in accordance with the rules?" Hu Qian asked in a low voice.

"He only took one item, and everyone else took one. How they use it is their own business, which is in accordance with the rules. This kid is really resourceful and generous. No wonder he's an alchemist."

This was the first time Chiki had ever seen anything like it, and it intrigued him. This little guy was not only exceptionally talented, but also quite clever.

Qianmu: "Huqian, take the other kids and go. Young friend Xiao Li, please stay. I have something I want to say to him."

"Yes. Let's go."

After Hu Qian and the others left, the two elders, Qian Bai and his companion, also came down and circled around Xiao Li several times.

"What are you two doing?" Xiao Li felt goosebumps rise. Why do the old people at Canaan Academy like to do this?

"Hehe, it's been a long time since I've seen such a talented person. On a whim, I'll call myself Qianmu, you can just call me Elder Qian. And that one is Bailie, do you know Su Qian? Su Qian's predecessor as the Grand Elder was Elder Bai, you can just call him Elder Bai."

Chiki said with a smile.

"I have met all the elders," Xiao Li said, bowing.

"Hmm. I observe that your soul power is quite remarkable. What rank has your alchemy reached?" Qianmu inquired.

"I've already reached the fifth rank, and I can refine the fifth-rank high-grade pill, Qingyuan Pill. The vice dean has seen it," Xiao Li answered honestly.

The two elders would definitely not harm him. These two old men like to cultivate in seclusion, and they only appear when there is a major disaster at Canaan Academy. Now, the two of them are at least high-level Dou Zong, and they are looking for the path to break through to Dou Zun.

"Oh? You've actually reached the fifth rank! Impressive, impressive. Even among the alchemy families of the Central Region, there are probably few of your age who can rival you," Qianmu said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"Since that's the case, let me guide you through a fortuitous opportunity. Every alchemist has a treasure they dream of; as an alchemist, you should know what it is, right?"

Without hesitation, Xiao Li replied, "Then it is naturally a strange fire."

Qianmu nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, it's a different kind of flame. Canaan Academy has one, ranked fourteenth on the Different Kind of Flame Ranking! The Fallen Heart Flame."

The Fallen Heart Flame, ranked fourteenth, fire born from the heart, tempering qi and refining bones.

While the Fallen Heart Flame may be slightly weaker in terms of direct attack power compared to other strange flames, its ability to accelerate cultivation speed is something countless people dream of.

In the world of alchemy, this Fallen Heart Flame has a particularly eye-catching nickname: Cultivation Cheat Device!

Once the Fallen Heart Flame is successfully refined, a kind of heart fire will be continuously generated within the body. This heart fire will burn the battle qi within the body day and night, without any control. In this almost non-stop tempering, it is as if the body is in a state of cultivation at all times. Moreover, the effect of this state of cultivation is better than that of ordinary cultivation. This kind of cultivation is naturally far superior to ordinary cultivation, so it is not surprising that it is called a cheat device.