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

Chapter 99 Bodhisattva

Xiao Li nodded. He knew about the Xiao clan, but he was still too weak to do anything right now.

"I understand."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower looked at Xiao Li and said with a smile, "It's just that I felt emotional after seeing an old friend. Besides, you really do look like a young Xiao Xuan. Remember to change your appearance when you enter the Central Continent in the future. It would be bad if the Soul Clan found out."

At this moment, Xiao Li was wearing a green robe. His appearance was not particularly handsome, but he had a special temperament. His black hair was tied in a single ponytail, and his pair of dark eyes were very deep.

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor," Xiao Li said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Well, this scroll of soul cultivation technique and this Bodhi incarnation saliva are for you. We are destined to meet, and as descendants of an old friend, we should help each other out."

An ancient scroll and a rough wooden box appeared in the hands of the Old Ancestor Danta.

"Is this a wooden box made from a piece of the Bodhi tree that fell off?" Xiao Li quickly noticed the rough wooden box in the hands of the Pill Tower Ancestor. The box looked rough, but it exuded a remarkable life force.

"Yes, this wooden box contains Bodhi Transformation Saliva. Bodhi Transformation Saliva is a treasure obtained from the ancient Bodhi tree. It can be consumed directly and has the effect of transforming the soul and improving the physique."

While it doesn't have the legendary power of Bodhicitta to instantly attain sainthood, it's sufficient for your current needs and can even further enhance your potential.

The old ancestor Danta opened the wooden box, revealing a strange, viscous substance about the size of two fists, slightly greenish in color. It slowly wriggled and floated inside, like a mollusk. As it wriggled, layers of liquid surged, making it look like a living thing.

"Ugh~ It looks a bit disgusting." Xiao Li got goosebumps looking at the Bodhi incarnation, which looked like a slug.

"How do we use this Bodhi Transformation Saliva?" Xiao Li asked.

The old ancestor of Danta suddenly smiled, grabbed at the void with one hand, and the Bodhi incarnation saliva rose into the air and then entered Xiao Li's mouth at an extremely fast speed.

"Waaah~"

Before Xiao Li could even close his mouth, the saliva of this Bodhi incarnation, which resembled a slug, was forced inside him.

After the Bodhi Transformation Saliva entered his mouth, Xiao Li felt a sweet and fragrant taste. The Bodhi Transformation Saliva melted in his mouth and flowed down his throat. As the Bodhi Transformation Saliva gradually dissolved, a bead the size of a thumb appeared in Xiao Li's mouth.

Xiao Li took it out of his mouth, and in his hand was an extremely full emerald green bead.

"Oh? It's actually a Bodhi seed? It looks extremely pure, enough to be used directly to refine Bodhi pills." The Pill Tower Ancestor hadn't expected such a gain from the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.

"Is this the Bodhi seed? Ancestor, would you like some? I've heard that Bodhi seeds can be used to refine Bodhi Pills, which can help even a peak Dou Zun expert advance to a Half-Saint."

Xiao Li wanted to give away the Bodhi seed, since the Bodhi incarnation saliva was given to him by someone else.

"No need. The Pill Tower isn't short of Bodhi seeds. This little thing is for you; it will be useful when you break through to the Half-Saint realm. You must hide it well, as this thing is enough to attract a group of peak Dou Zun experts," the Pill Tower patriarch instructed.

"Understood, thank you, Ancestor." Xiao Li clasped his hands in thanks again.

The Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower said, "Yes, there is also that Soul-Gathering Technique called the Star-Gathering Soul-Nourishing Technique. It can use the power of stars to cultivate the soul. Do you still remember your incantation? That is the initial incantation of the Star-Gathering Soul-Nourishing Technique."

"So it was the Ancestor who guided me that day? Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor." Xiao Li never expected that his adventure in the Pill Tower was related to the Pill Tower Ancestor.

"It was just a casual remark. The key is that you have enough comprehension. Alright, I should be going now. You should carefully refine the medicinal power of this Bodhi Transformation Saliva. I look forward to you growing to the same level as me."

After the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower finished speaking, he left, and Xiao Li didn't even see how the Old Ancestor of the Pill Tower left.

"Is this what a true powerhouse is? Impressive!"

Xiao Li then began to refine the energy of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva on the spot.

Mang Tianchi suddenly came out of the house. He had finished his wine and was about to get some more when he found Xiao Li cultivating in the courtyard again. Mang Tianchi glanced at him and left. After all, Xiao Li had been cultivating in the courtyard for most of the time recently, so he was used to it.

"Is the news true?" a strange voice suddenly came from the Soul Palace.

"Reporting to the Vice Hall Master, according to the reports from below, the news is indeed true. The Pill Tower has announced that anyone who can secure a top-ten finish at the Pill Gathering will have the opportunity to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames," said a strange, dark figure.

"Very good, I will inform the Palace Master of this matter. The Great Celestial Venerable told Mu Gu to hone his alchemy skills and participate in the next Pill Gathering. The Three Thousand Burning Flames! Our Soul Palace is determined to obtain this! Hehehe."

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Two days later, Xiao Li left the Music Academy and went to the headquarters of the Pill Tower with Mang Tianchi. On the way, Xiao Li encountered Venerable Tianhe.

"Oh, young friend Wang Li, what a coincidence! You're probably the most unfortunate one to be heading to the Pill Tower headquarters and entering the star field this time," Venerable Tianhe said.

Xiao Li shook his head: "It's not the worst situation. Although we can't subdue it, it's still good to see the strange fire. It'll be a good experience. Elder Jiang, are you planning to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flames?"

Venerable Heavenly Crane pondered for a moment: "It would be best if I could subdue it, but if I can't, so be it. My Heavenly Crane Flame is enough for me."

The two chatted as they walked toward the headquarters of the Pill Tower, discussing everything from different kinds of fire to alchemy and fire control.

Along the way, the two encountered many alchemists from the Pill Tower. When these alchemists saw Xiao Li and Venerable Tianhe, they all made way for them, and their eyes were filled with respect.

One of them is a veteran eighth-grade alchemist who even reached the fifth grade of eighth grade at the Pill Gathering. Even the elders of the Pill Tower rarely reach this level.

. . . . .

The other one was even more extraordinary. He was around twenty years old, definitely no more than thirty, and his cultivation was only at the Douhuang level, yet he was able to refine an eighth-grade four-color pill.

All of the above are reasons why these alchemists in the Pill Tower respect them. That's how the alchemist world is, especially in a holy land like the Pill Tower, where many alchemists are very pure and simply love making medicine.

Along the way, Xiao Li returned the greetings to the alchemists from the Pill Tower and other alchemists, since they all addressed him as Master Wang, so Xiao Li naturally had to respond.

Soon, Xiao Li and Venerable Tianhe arrived at the headquarters of the Pill Tower. Pill Tower staff had been waiting for them for some time. After seeing Xiao Li and Venerable Tianhe, they led them to the top of the Pill Tower.

The top of the Pill Tower is the office of the three giants of the Pill Tower. With the arrival of Xiao Li and Venerable Tianhe, all ten of the top ten in today's Pill Gathering have arrived.

At this moment, in addition to the contestants, the three giants of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi, Tian Leizi, and Xuan Yi were also in the room.

"Hehe, here come the champion and runner-up of this year's competition," Xuan Kongzi said with a smile.

"Greetings to the three presidents," Xiao Li said, bowing with clasped hands.

Venerable Tianhe simply clasped his hands in greeting. He was slightly younger than the others, but they were still roughly of the same generation, so there was no need for further formalities.

"Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business. This is the first time the Three Thousand Burning Flames have been distributed as a reward, so I must remind you all of that."

These Three Thousand Burning Flames possess mature intelligence, and their overall strength is equivalent to that of a Dou Zun. Please be careful when attempting to subdue them.

The Star Domain will be opened by the three of us. Because it was sealed by the Pill Tower, the Three Thousand Burning Flames harbors a very high level of hatred towards the Pill Tower and is prone to going berserk. Please remember to be extremely careful.

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