by Feng Yise
A short two to three years time and it evolved from a Tier 4 essence fire to become a Tier 5 essence fire.
If the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus slowly evolved itself, it also might not even be able to finish evolving in several decades to a hundred years.
Therefore, its dependent relationship with Ye Yuan had already completely switched positions; becoming it clinging completely onto Ye Yuan.
The current Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus already could not do without Ye Yuan.
Hearing Ye Yuan's words, the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus startled trembling slightly, as if it was restraining itself from jumping with joy. If not for it having a lotus flower form, Ye Yuan would even feel that this was a small child.
This discovery involuntarily startled Ye Yuan. Could it be . . .
"Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, release the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame!" Ye Yuan said to the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus.
"Huuuu . . ."
The Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus immediately puffed out a bundle of flames, scaring Ye Yuan until he stepped back promptly, almost burning his eyebrows to a char.
"Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, fly one round around the secret chamber!" Ye Yuan said again.
Indeed, the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus started flying around the secret chamber very obediently.
Following that, Ye Yuan tried out several commands again. The Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus actually completed them without exception!
This discovery made Ye Yuan pleasantly surprised!
The Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus after advancing ranks actually unlocked intellect!
Although the intellect right now was still very weak, without any doubt, it really gave birth to intelligence!
In the past, although Ye Yuan could control the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, that was because he refined the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus and the flame lotus was like his servant that must do things according to his commands.
But just now, Ye Yuan did not deploy the flame lotus. He only used words to communicate with the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, and the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus completely understood his commands!
This indicated that the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus already had its own consciousness!
Ye Yuan naturally knew that essence fires could give birth to intellect under coincidental lucky chances. But it required an extremely heaven-defying fortuitous encounter.
The vast majority of Tier 9 essence fire, though the power was heaven-defying, was just a killing or pill refining machine too. They were without intellect.
Ye Yuan did not think that him helping the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus evolve actually let it to have an intellect!
Essence fires with intellect and essence fires without intellect were two entirely different concepts.
Essence fires with intellect would cultivate consciously, just like humans, and not rely entirely on instincts.
This way, the cultivation speed would increase tremendously, and the evolution speed would also get faster.
The Divine Realm and hundreds of millions of small worlds, the number of essence fires they had were too many to count. But only an extremely few numbers of essence fires could evolve successfully. And the vast majority of essence fires would all dissipate between heaven and earth in the end.
Although the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus was an existence that stood out above the masses among Tier 4 essence fires, without Ye Yuan's diligent nurturing these few years, its final outcome would also just be returning to nature.
The Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus giving birth to intellect made Ye Yuan very surprised.
He only felt that with the current conditions, chances of obtaining a new essence fire again was very low. Hence, he focused on nurturing all along, hoping to nurture the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus to become Tier 5.
He did not expect that with an unintentional sowing, the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus actually unlocked intelligence on its own.
"Heh heh, since you've already unlocked intelligence, then you'll be my vital essence fire in the future. From today onwards, you'll be called Fiery. I hope that you'll give birth to a primordial spirit soon and achieve a primordial spirit body!" Ye Yuan said smilingly.
The Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus's petals opened and closed. Clearly, it was very happy with Ye Yuan's words.
When essence fires unlocked intelligence, after it evolved to a certain stage, it would give birth to a primordial spirit. This primordial spirit was similar to a human's divine soul, while the flame lotus's main body would be equivalent to the physical body.
At that time, the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus would be roughly the same as a human. Furthermore, it also had the chance to assault the Deity Realm!
In the Divine Dao Era, although instances of essence fires becoming deities were few, it was also not without.
Moreover, once essence fires became deities, the might of their strength was unimaginable.
To Ye Yuan, the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus becoming his vital essence fire was undoubtedly the best option.
The Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame's powerful purifying power was an alchemist's greatest assistance. Once it evolved to become a Tier 9 essence fire, that might would be inconceivable; absolutely the essence fire that all alchemists yearned for even in their sleep!
"Come. Since you've already advanced, let's go and remove poison for that bear clan's clan head! There is nothing more suitable than using your purifying power to treat fire poison!" Ye Yuan said smilingly.
Regarding Xiong Zhan's fire poison, if not because he had an existence like the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, Ye Yuan would really be at a loss on what to do.
No matter how powerful Ye Yuan was, he could not possibly refine Tier 6 medicinal pills too. But with the formidable purifying power of the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus, that was why Ye Yuan dared to guarantee this.
When Ye Yuan came out, Xiong Tie had already waited for a long time outside. Seeing Ye Yuan come out so quickly, Xiong Tie was also slightly surprised.
This was only less than a day's time, and he already completed refining that many Firesource Crystals?
Chapter 650 - No Other Choice
"Brother Ye, we . . . Can we start?"
Seeing Ye Yuan, Xiong Tie was thinking whether or not he was being funny, to actually place such stake on this brat who had not even reached Tier 5.
Ye Yuan nodded and said, "En. We can begin at any time."
"This . . . Brother Ye has just absorbed the Firesource Crystals. Are you not going to . . . rest for a bit?"
Xiong Tie was somewhat suspicious now whether Ye Yuan really refined those Firesource Crystals, or he kept it himself.
Refining 80 pieces of Firesource Crystals within a day, was this sheer nonsense?
Even if Ye Yuan's speed was really that fast, could it be that he did not care about the fire poison? Could it be that he did not care about the tyrannical firesource power?
Ye Yuan was just about to speak when Xiong Hui ran over fl.u.s.teredly and said, "Young Lord, things are bad! The Purple Flood Dragon Clan seems to have discovered something! Zi Feng has already brought the Purple Flood Dragon Clan and moved out in full force, heading for our territory!"
Xiong Tie's expression changed drastically when he heard that and hurriedly said to Ye Yuan, "Brother Ye, I'll bring you to see Clan Head right away! Our Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan's hope is all on you! I hope that you won't deceive me!"
Ye Yuan did not show much surprise when he heard this news. Even though Xiong Tie's mind was sharper than Xiong Hui's, he was still a big dumb bear in the end. This point, inklings could be seen from his arrangements after Xiong Zhan got poisoned.
The flood dragon clan was innately insidious and skeptical. The bear clan having so many suspicious movements, how could they not have any happenings at all?
At this time, Xiong Tie already had no time to hesitate. He could only stake all hope on Ye Yuan.
Even if Ye Yuan was really a great swindler
, he had to pinch his nose and to acknowledge what had to be done. And the price if it failed was the lives of all of their bear clan!
Zi Feng was the Purple Flood Dragon Clan's Clan Head, whose strength was on par with Xiong Zhan. If Xiong Zhan was unable to recover his strength, then the bear clan only had the path of collapse they could walk.
"Young Lord Xiong Tie rest assured. Leave the clan head to me," Ye Yuan said coolly.
Xiong Tie nodded his head and said, "Xiong Hui, go and invite First Elder over! After I bring Brother Ye to see Clan Head, we'll go and stop Zi Feng together with you guys!"
The bear clan's strength was much stronger than the Jade Faced Fairy Fox Clan's. Not only did they have a peak initial-stage Tier 6 clan head, they even had an initial-stage Tier 6 First Elder. Except, that First Elder did not meddle with worldly affairs. The matters in the clan were basically all passed to Xiong Tie to manage.
Seeing Xiong Tie instructed this, Ye Yuan hurriedly said, "Young Lord Xiong Tie, you mustn't!"
"En? What do Brother Ye's words mean?" Xiong Tie said in surprise.
Ye Yuan said, "Young Lord mustn't assume an appearance like facing a great enemy, and also don't invite your First Elder to come out of retirement. As long as you let him pay attention to the development of the situation at all times will do. When Young Lord comes across that Zi Feng, just say that Clan Head Xiong Zhan is currently in closed-seclusion and will be ready to leave seclusion in a few days. Make sure not to reveal nervousness. The Purple Flood Dragon Clan are definitely still unable to verify the news right now. That's why they would put on such a great fanfare. It's in order to demonstrate their might to cow the tiger. You guys reacting too intensely will fit right in with their wishes. When the situation is detrimental, pretend to be very powerful to deter the enemy. When you're very powerful, put on a weak appearance to bait the enemy. Understood?"
Xiong Tie seemed to have understood, but he also seemed to not understand. But he felt that what Ye Yuan said was very reasonable.
But at this time, Xiong Tie could not think too much. He nodded his head and brought Ye Yuan to go see Xiong Zhan.
When Ye Yuan saw this scene, he could not help sighing in his heart too. This big dumb bear clan was really enough to choke on.
But this Xiong Tie more or less should be able to comprehend some of his ideas. Presumably, delaying for a while was doable. But he had to ramp up the speed a little over on his side. Otherwise, if the Purple Flood Dragon Clan really raided in, that would not be fun.
. . . . . .
When Ye Yuan saw Xiong Zhan, he could not help being secretly alarmed too. Just how many Firesource Crystals did this fellow absorb? To actually be poisoned so deeply.
The Xiong Zhang before his eyes had an emaciated appearance, his expression haggard, looking just like a crazed person. How was there any demeanor of a Tier 6 expert?
When Xiong Tie saw Xiong Zhan, he knelt in front of him with tears in his eyes and said, "Clan Head, for the sake of our Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan, you must hold up! I brought Brother Ye here. He can definitely cure your fire poison!"
Xiong Zhan had a listless look. Only after hearing Xiong Tie's words did he barely manage to open both eyes and briefly sweep a glance over Ye Yuan. He said feebly, "What . . . What means does a Tier . . . Tier 4 brat have?"
"This . . . Brother Ye he is the best shaman. He absolutely has ways to save you!" Xiong Tie was uncertain too. He already did not have any methods right now.
Xiong Zhan shook his head slightly and said, "It . . . It's useless. Let . . . Let him leave! This fire poison . . . even I have . . . no way around it. How . . . how can he do?"
Ye Yuan said coolly, "Regardless whether or not I have any means, I'm afraid it's no longer up to Clan Head Xiong Zhan anymore! Their Purple Flood Dragon Clan has already attacked and now at the entrance. If you continue to be like this, the Firesource True Dipper Bear Clan, this lineage, will probably be terminated!"
Hearing Ye Yuan's words, Xiong Zhan abruptly opened both eyes. A seldom seen glimmer radiated from both eyes as he asked Xiong Tie, "Is what he said . . . true?"
Xiong Tie froze and nodded his head slightly.
Ye Yuan said, "Alright, no time to waste. Your descendants are going to fight for the bear clan right now. You, this old fellow, got to at least do a little something, right?"
"Want . . . want me to do what?" Xiong Zhan was startled inwardly and muttered.
Ye Yuan did not bother with him, but he said to Xiong Tie, "Young Lord, you leave first. The clan still needs you to preside over the overall situation! Remember what I said before!"
Xiong Tie looked at Ye Yuan and nodded his head hard and said, "Brother Ye, this place will be entrusted over to you! Clan Head, if I don't return this time, you must help me kill Zi Feng and take revenge for me!"
As he said, Xiong Tie left resolutely.
Xiong Zhan looked at Xiong Tie's back view and could not help knitting his brows together. Ye Yuan knew that Xiong Zhan's fire poison flared up again and was currently incinerating his meridians.
Suddenly, Xiong Zhan shut his eyes and said, "Want me to do what, say it!"
When Ye Yuan saw this scene, the corners of his mouth slightly revealed hints of a smile. He knew that the fighting spirit in Xiong Zhan's heart had already lifted up.
As an Alchemy Emperor, Ye Yuan had saved god knows how many people before in his previous life. He knew his patients' thoughts like the back of his hand and knew what kind of method to use to stimulate the patient's d.e.s.i.r.e to live.
Without any doubt, this Xiong Zhan's soft spot was his clansmen!
His descendants were all fighting a bloody battle outside, while he was powerless to do anything. Nothing could stimulate him more than this.
"What you have to do is to give up control of your meridians and allow me to free rein! I will enter your meridians using essence fire and refine away all the fire poison in your body!" Ye Yuan said.
Xiong Zhan snapped open both eyes abruptly and stared fixedly at Ye Yuan and said, "Young man, what capabilities do you have to dare carry out such conduct?"
Entering other people's meridians with essence fire. This was an extremely dangerous action. Even though Xiong Zhan was a Tier 6 expert, a moment of carelessness and he would be burned to death by the essence fire too!
Ye Yuan's way to treat fire poison was seriously too dangerous!
Even if Xiong Zhang very much wanted to go out and fight side by side with his descendants right now, he could not help doubting Ye Yuan's motives at this time too.
Towards Xiong Zhan's intent gaze, Ye Yuan was indifferent. Meeting Xiong Zhan's gaze head-on, he said coolly, "Right now, do you still have other options?"
Chapter 651 - Removing Poison
"On what basis should I believe you?" Xiong Zhan showed a pained expression as he said.
Ye Yuan took at look at Xiong Zhan and said smilingly, "Every second more you delay here, your clansmen will have a bit more danger. I'm indifferent. But can you . . . afford to dawdle?"
Xiong Zhan's expression changed, and his face revealed a struggling look. He finally gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I'll cooperate with you!"
Ye Yuan nodded and began to feel Xiong Zhan's pulse.
"My essence energy is going to wander inside your meridians. Do not resist!" Ye Yuan said.
Xiong Zhan nodded his head. The expression on his face was somewhat ugly.
On the one hand, it was because of the fire poison's anguish. On the other hand, it was because him doing this was equivalent to handing his life over to Ye Yuan.
To a Tier 6 experts, they believed in their own strength more. It was only under such a circ.u.mstance whether he had no other alternatives, that he would hand his life over to another person.
However, when Ye Yuan's essence energy entered Xiong Zhan's meridians, Xiong Zhan's expression changed.
Ye Yuan's essence energy was like a clear flow, slowly flowing within his meridians. Not only was there no
t the slightest sense of discordance, it even made him have a very comfortable feeling.
The shamans in the clan had taken his pulse before too. But had never given him this sort of sensation before.
This could only mean one thing: Ye Yuan's medical skills were much stronger than those shamans in the clan!
Xiong Zhan involuntarily opened his eyes and sized Ye Yuan up curiously.
It was only to see that on a young and handsome face, unswerving determination and experiences of the many vicissitudes of life were revealed.
"Focus! Don't get distracted!" Ye Yuan said with his eyes shut.
Xiong Zhan was startled inwardly and hurriedly reined in his mind. And at this time, his confidence in Ye Yuan increased several times inexplicably.
Before long, Ye Yuan slowly opened both eyes, his expression revealing solemness.
Initially, Xiong Zhan was still worried that Ye Yuan was so young, and that his treatment would be unreliable. But now, he was already utterly convinced by Ye Yuan.
Don't look at how he was young. He had genuine ability! Just this pulse reading skill, which shaman in the clan could compare?
Seeing Ye Yuan's expression, Xiong Zhan could not help being on tenterhooks. He asked probingly, "Little Brother, could it be that it's no good?"
Ye Yuan shook his head and said, "Not that it won't work. It's just much more troublesome than I imagined. I might need to expend some time."
Through a round of diagnosis just now, Ye Yuan discovered that the fire poison had already gradually mixed together with Xiong Zhan's demonic essence. When fire poison reached this step, it was exceedingly hard to remove. A single mishap and it would damage Xiong Zhan's meridians.
Not that Ye Yuan was concerned his ability was lacking, but he was worried that the time stalled over on Xiong Tie's side would not be sufficient.
When Xiong Zhan heard, his face could not help revealing wild elation as he said, "Then what are you waiting for? Quickly begin!"
Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Alright. But how long Xiong Tie can stall for over there will be up to him. Over here, I can only do my best. Starting now, you have to give your whole attention and open up all of your meridians. During the process of me removing the poison, you mustn't use the slightest bit of essence energy. Otherwise, bear the consequences yourself!"