Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 99: Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire! Go, my dear best friend!

Xiao Ling'er hadn't even reacted yet.

By the time she realized what was happening, the refinement process was already halfway through. It would be too disrespectful to stop it at this point, so she could only give up.

But upon further thought, she realized it wasn't a big deal.

A gift for their meeting.

In the future, she would also give a gift to Huo Yuner's acquaintance.

She wouldn't owe her anything.

And this time, when she came...

She would do her best to ensure that Huo Yuner could succeed and survive.

She secretly made this decision.

After a stick of incense, the refinement was complete.

At first glance, the little girl didn't seem to have changed, but if someone were to attack, the set of Spirit Weapons would automatically counterattack.

"Alright."

Huo Yuner smiled and said, "The only downside is that due to its unique characteristics, the difficulty of refining is high, and its grade is only Spirit Weapon Low Grade."

"But it can withstand attacks from ordinary fourth realm cultivators several times without any problem."

"However, after several times, it will need to be 'recharged'. It can slowly recover through formations, or it can be powered by elemental stones, or infused with Profound Essence by cultivators."

"Of course, this is only when it is 'passively' activated. If there is cultivation involved, the defensive power of this set of Spirit Weapons will be comparable to a Supreme Grade Spirit Weapon!"

"It was my pride and joy from a few years ago."

She raised her head proudly.

"Amazing."

Xiao Ling'er praised.

"Thank you, Sister Yuner," the little girl said gratefully.

"So obedient."

Huo Yuner rubbed her small head, and the little girl lightly laughed, not resisting.

"You..."

"Have you made up your mind?"

After a moment, Xiao Ling'er brought up the main topic.

"Hmm?"

Huo Yuner was taken aback. "What do you mean by 'made up your mind'?"

"To sacrifice yourself."

Upon hearing this response, Huo Yuner fell silent.

After a long time, she said, "Did you figure it out?"

"Otherwise?" Xiao Ling'er sighed lightly. "With so many powerful experts in the Fire Virtue Sect, why do you specifically need me to help you? The only difference between me and them is the Strange Fire."

"I originally thought you wanted to borrow my Strange Fire for artifact refining, but after thinking it over, I realized it wasn't the case."

"After thinking it over, sacrificing myself was the only result."

"What do you mean?" Huo Yuner chuckled lightly. "Sacrificing myself sounds so unpleasant, as if I will become its nourishment. Can't I successfully control it?"

"Besides, I have you, don't I?"

Xiao Ling'er didn't respond.

"In the past few years, I have experienced the ups and downs of life. Until now, I don't have many friends, and you are my only close friend."

"I don't want to see you take risks."

"But... why does it have to be you?"

Huo Yuner lowered her head, the smile on her face fading. "You are also my best friend."

"But this is my responsibility, and also my destiny."

"I am the most suitable person."

"Regardless of status, position, talent, or physique, it's all the same."

Then, she smiled again. "Don't worry too much. We have made many preparations, and with your help, the chances of success are very high!"

"The chances of success are very high." She emphasized again.

But it seemed like she was trying to encourage herself more.

Xiao Ling'er sighed softly. "How high is 'very high'?"

"Thirty percent?"

"Or twenty percent?"

Huo Yuner fell silent.

Xiao Ling'er continued, "On my journey here, although I didn't pay much attention, I could feel the heavy atmosphere within the sect. It's not as simple and easy as it seems."

"But I have no other choice!"

"And I won't back down."

Huo Yuner straightened her chest.

The two of them locked eyes.

The little girl held a book and quietly watched from the side.

"Hoo..."

In the end, Xiao Ling'er gave in. "I'm advising you as your best friend, not demanding anything from you. Since you insist, I will naturally support you."

"However, relying solely on my Strange Fire is not enough."

"I have a solution, but it's difficult to find the Spirit Medicine."

"If your Fire Virtue Sect can find it, I can refine pills in my furnace. If successful, it should be able to help you to some extent."

"I will find the Spirit Medicine for you!"

Just then, a sturdy figure, with fiery red hair just like Huo Yuner, strode in with a burning gaze.

Wherever he went, the temperature rose.

"I entrust the matter of pill refinement to you, young friend."

Huǒ Kūnlún walked up to Xiao Ling'er, clasped his fists heavily, and said, "I heard that Yun'er's good friend has come, and I wanted to come and see for myself, but I didn't expect to hear what the young friend said."

"I ask for your help."

"After this matter, regardless of success or failure, my Fire Virtue Sect owes you a favor. If you have any needs in the future, I will not refuse."

"Father."

Huǒ Yún'er's expression changed, "What are you doing..."

Before she could say more, Xiao Ling'er smiled and said, "So it's the Sect Master of Fire. The Sect Master is being too polite. Yun'er and I are close friends, so I will definitely help."

"However, Spirit Medicine is indeed hard to find, mainly because it is highly valuable. Since the Sect Master is willing, I will give you the prescription. If you can find it, I will do my best to refine it!"

"No matter how difficult it is, I will find it."

Huǒ Kūnlún said firmly.

After receiving the prescription, without saying a word, he immediately clasped his fists and left.

Leaving Huǒ Yún'er with a helpless expression, "I haven't agreed yet!"

"We will make the decision for you." Xiao Ling'er smiled.

"Annoying!"

Huǒ Yún'er immediately pounced over, and the two of them played around for a while before realizing that the little girl was holding a book and watching the fun on the side. They felt embarrassed and quickly tidied up their hair and slightly messy clothes.

The little girl was good at everything, except that she didn't like to talk much.

She seemed a bit aloof.

It was too easy to overlook her.

The next day.

Huǒ Kūnlún returned.

He brought back the Spirit Medicine that Xiao Ling'er needed.

However, his aura was a bit chaotic, and his sturdy body still had obvious injuries.

"Father!"

Huǒ Yún'er was surprised, "What happened to you?!"

"It happened suddenly, and there wasn't much time, so I had to use some extreme methods. It's nothing."

Huǒ Kūnlún casually mentioned, as if it was a trivial matter. But even Xiao Ling'er, who didn't know him well, could tell that he must have experienced a great battle!

Obviously, obtaining these Spirit Medicine was not easy.

"Why did it come to this!"

Seeing her father injured for her sake, Huǒ Yún'er felt uneasy.

"Don't worry, it's just a minor injury."

Huǒ Kūnlún smiled, "There's no other way. Some Spirit Medicine are too rare, and the owners won't sell them. I can only use my fists. But I haven't harmed anyone's life, and I left more resources than the market price. At most, it can be considered as a forced purchase."

"It's not considered robbery."

"There won't be any trouble afterwards."

Xiao Ling'er's scalp tingled as she listened.

Is this the way of doing things for the strong?

It's really confident and domineering.

"But I believe that one day, our Embracing Moon Sect will also be like this."

"If the Sect Master or the teacher needs it, I will definitely get it for them!"

"Young friend."

While Xiao Ling'er was pondering, Huǒ Kūnlún took a deep breath and said, "I will trouble you next."

"Okay, I will start refining immediately."

"Please prepare a secret room for me, Sect Master."

"As for Ya Ya..."

"I will take care of her, don't worry." Huǒ Yún'er took on this task.

"I will also be there, it's not a problem."

Huǒ Kūnlún said he would personally help.

The little girl nodded with a light smile, "Senior Sister, you go and busy yourself, I'll wait for you."

"Okay!"

Xiao Ling'er began alchemy.

After setting up soundproof and anti-snooping formations in the secret room, her expression became serious, "Teacher, please help me."

"No problem."

"She is helping you, which means she is helping me. It is only right for us to repay her."

The Medicine Granny appeared.

Thanks to obtaining those medicinal materials that could restore the soul in the Origin Returning Sect's treasure trove, she was still just a remnant soul, but she was much stronger than before.

She could manifest her true form.

And she could do many things that she couldn't do before.

The Medicine Granny didn't look old, and she even looked very young and beautiful.

Although she only had half of her body, she was extremely mature and sexy, making it difficult for people to look away.

At this moment, her illusory red lips slowly opened and closed.

"This pill doesn't have a name yet. I just came up with it and created it. I don't even know if this pill is effective, let alone whether we can successfully refine it as master and disciple."

"So, for us, this is also an attempt."

"Focus and give it your all!"

"Yes, teacher!"

Xiao Ling'er's expression became even more serious.

She was under a lot of pressure.

First, Spirit Medicine was hard to find, even with the strength of the Fire Virtue Sect, they had to take action to gather them.

Second, this matter was related to the life and death of her best friend.

If she failed, even though she knew the other party wouldn't blame her, she still felt somewhat guilty in her heart.

"Let's begin!"

"I'll borrow your body for a moment."

Medicine Granny flew towards Xiao Ling'er and immediately merged into her body.

The next second, Xiao Ling'er opened her eyes.

But in her eyes, there was already boundless world-weariness.

"Fire, come."

She spoke.

In her voice, there was a mixture of Xiao Ling'er and Medicine Granny's voices.

Before the words fell, the Hundred Forging Divine Fire spread out.

Then, the Strange Fire condensed and transformed into a furnace.

Afterwards, various rare medicinal ingredients flew out.

Xiao Ling'er's expression became more serious.

Even though the master and disciple were working together, even though Medicine Granny had refined countless supreme elixirs, at this moment, they inexplicably appeared somewhat nervous.

But she quickly adjusted her mindset, giving it her all, striving for the best.

After a moment, she couldn't help but smile.

"The lingering soul has survived for thousands of years. Now, refining pills once again, there is still not a hint of unfamiliarity."

She became more confident.

The previous uneasiness and nervousness disappeared in an instant.

All the previous confidence and pride returned.

"Ling'er, watch closely!"

"Master will teach you another method of pill refinement."

"As for using this Strange Fire as the furnace, you can also learn from it for now."

Boom!

Medicine Granny's aura soared.

The process of pill refinement began!

Half a day later.

The critical moment of pill formation.

Medicine Granny's expression tightened, unable to stop her seriousness: "Huh?!"

"It's actually so difficult to form the pill?"

"But..."

"Condense for me!"

She stared fixedly at the liquid in the Strange Fire furnace, using her own pill refinement techniques and experience to the extreme, but even so, the progress was still extremely slow.

"If it continues at this speed, even if it can be formed, the speed is too slow."

"It will affect the efficacy."

"Fire, come again!"

Buzz...

The Earth Core Demon Fire and the Indestructible Devouring Flame appeared one after another.

Xiao Ling'er cultivated the Burning Flame Technique, which allowed her to perfectly control various Strange Fires.

Medicine Granny's astonishing experience allowed her to use them skillfully...

...

Late at night.

Xiao Ling'er emerged from seclusion.

Hu Kunlun immediately approached: "Junior, how did it go?"

"If..."

"There's still time, I'll go get another set!"

Xiao Ling'er: "..."

Impressive.

I can't obtain these materials no matter how hard I try, and you want to get another set within a day?

"Luckily, I didn't disappoint."

Xiao Ling'er chuckled lightly, then took out a small jade bottle and placed it in her palm.

"However, there is something I must say beforehand."

"This pill is a self-created formula that has never appeared before and has never been consumed by anyone."

"It was created based on my understanding of Strange Fire and my own alchemy skills."

In my opinion, it should have a good effect, but I can't guarantee the specifics."

"Whether to take it or not, it's up to you, Yun'er."

Hu Kunlun's expression stiffened.

But Hu Yun'er didn't hesitate: "I trust you!"

She took the jade bottle: "Thank you for your trouble. Rest for now. When the Taiyin Star appears tomorrow, we'll see the effect."

"Alright."

Xiao Ling'er agreed. She was indeed very tired.

Although Medicine Granny was the one leading the pill refinement, it was still her body, so naturally, she bore some of the consumption. Moreover, this pill was of a high grade, which put immense pressure on her and was by no means easy.

A day passed without any words.

The second day, at night.

The Taiyin Star rose, and the bright moon hung high.

The moonlight was like water, bringing a hint of coolness even to the Fire Virtue Sect, which was built on the Flame Mountain.

Inside the forbidden grounds of the Fire Virtue Sect.

Hu Yun'er, Xiao Ling'er, the little girl, and several high-ranking members of the Fire Virtue Sect were present.

They formed a circle, and in the center, Hu Yun'er sat cross-legged.

Huǒ Kūnlún lifted his head and looked at the high-hanging bright moon. Then he took a deep breath and looked at Huǒ Yún'er, who was holding his breath and concentrating. He whispered, "Girl, it's not too late to regret now."

"Dad."

Huǒ Yún'er smiled lightly, "I have made up my mind long ago."

"Let's begin."

Huǒ Kūnlún frowned, then nodded slightly, "Alright."

"Then you..."

"Be careful!"

"Let's begin!"

Huǒ Kūnlún no longer hesitated and nodded to the elders, "Release the seal!"

The high-level members of the Huǒ Dézōng followed the order and formed seals with their hands. Mysterious auras filled the air, and a terrifying heat wave swept through the forbidden area.

"What an astonishing aura."

Xiao Ling'er was secretly surprised.

As the bearer of the Strange Fire, she had a more vivid perception of nature, so she could clearly feel the power of this Strange Fire.

"It's probably no less powerful than the strongest Bai Duan Divine Fire I currently possess."

"Indeed, the Huǒ Dézōng has been nurturing it for these years."

"The difficulty is not low."

She waved her hand and used the Earth Core Demon Fire as the source to create a protective shield, enclosing the little girl within it. Otherwise, without any cultivation, she would not be able to withstand it.

"Hoo."

Huǒ Yún'er smiled slightly, then took out the pill refined by Xiao Ling'er.

It was unexpected.

This pill was not "cold" in nature, but rather quite hot.

In fact, to the naked eye, this pill was clearly a burning flame.

Seeing it, everyone was shocked.

But Huǒ Yún'er still didn't hesitate. She just glanced at it and swallowed it in one gulp.

"Come!"

Huǒ Kūnlún shouted.

Boom!!!

In the depths of the forbidden area, flames erupted and soared into the sky.

"Roar!!!"

In the next second, the surging flames condensed into a ferocious fire dragon, roaring towards the sky.

The sound waves shook people's minds.

"It's about to give birth to spiritual consciousness!"

Yào Lǎo was surprised, "No wonder they chose this moment."

"This is the strongest stage at which humans can control the Strange Fire. If it were to give birth to spiritual intelligence, Huǒ Yún'er would have no chance of success."

"So that's how it is."

Xiao Ling'er narrowed her eyes as she watched the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire from afar.

She asked herself, if it were her, with the Burning Flame Technique as the foundation, and the assistance of the three types of Strange Fire, she would have a high chance of refining it.

But she had no intention of snatching it.

She just had this feeling, nothing more.

"Come!"

Huǒ Yún'er formed hand seals and made all the necessary preparations.

"Suppression!"

An elder of the Huǒ Dézōng stood up, leading the others to make a joint effort. The roaring fire dragon struggled violently, but in the end, it was no match and quickly shrank.

In the end, it was only a foot long.

"Hoo."

Huǒ Yún'er took a deep breath, then used a secret technique to forcefully absorb it from a distance.

Hiss!!!

Like a whale swallowing the world.

The fire dragon, along with a large amount of air, was swallowed by Huǒ Yún'er. Then, she immediately sat cross-legged and tried to suppress it with her secret technique and her own strength.

However, the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire that had been cultivated had already grown extremely powerful.

In just an instant, she suffered intense pain, and flames immediately ignited on her body.

She showed a painful expression but clenched her teeth and held on.

Huǒ Kūnlún's face turned pale, his fists clenched, but he couldn't say a word.

"Not good."

An elder whispered, "The resistance of the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire exceeds expectations. If this continues, the success rate is probably less than ten percent."

As soon as he finished speaking...

Bang!

A muffled sound came from within Huǒ Yún'er's body, as if something had exploded.

Then, another flame spread out.

But this flame was extremely gentle and did not cause any harm to Huǒ Yún'er. Instead, it helped her resist and assimilate the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire, even protecting her physical body.

"The pill is taking effect!"

Huǒ Kūnlún was overjoyed.

The other elders were also amazed.

"To think that such a pill exists in this world?"

"Unheard of!"

"Young friend from the Embracing Moon Sect, your Alchemy Technique is truly astonishing, reaching a level of perfection that is beyond our Huǒ Dézōng."

"You seniors are too kind." Xiao Ling'er stared at Huǒ Yún'er, her expression not relaxed at all. "Moreover, the pill is only an auxiliary, it's not enough."

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(Note: The translation provided is a direct translation and may not capture the full meaning or nuances of the original text.)

"Indeed."

As the joy gradually subsided, the elder estimated and sighed, "In my opinion, there is currently a probability of about thirty percent."

"Thirty percent..."

"Not enough."

"Far from enough!"

Xiao Ling'er formed seals and used the Earth Core Demon Fire, transforming it into a rope-like extension that ultimately tied around Huo Yuner's wrist and entered her body, lending her a helping hand.

"Earth Core Demon Fire!"

Huo Kunlun and the others looked envious.

But they were also pleasantly surprised.

"The Strange Fire obtained by the Embracing Moon Sect back then has actually been passed down to this day?"

"With this, the success rate can greatly increase!"

They knew that Xiao Ling'er possessed more than one kind of Strange Fire.

After all, they had also learned about what happened in the Fire Swallowing Daoist's tomb.

Just as they had expected.

Xiao Ling'er made consecutive moves, then used the Indestructible Swallowing Flame to further assist Huo Yuner.

At this point, Huo Yuner's pain noticeably diminished, and the fusion speed with the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire also increased.

However...

Sensing the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire continuously assimilating her, as if sensing the danger, it instinctively began to struggle frantically.

But under the suppression of the pill, Huo Yuner's own body, and the combined suppression of the two Strange Fires, it couldn't make much progress and could only be gradually consumed and assimilated.

Half an hour passed.

Huo Yuner was already nearing her limit.

Cracks appeared all over her body, and it even began to carbonize!

Huo Kunlun was extremely distressed.

Fortunately, the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire was also at its final moment, on the verge of being completely assimilated at any time.

But...

Just at this critical moment, the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire suddenly surged back, launching a frenzied counterattack!

Everyone's expressions changed.

Xiao Ling'er furrowed her brows as well.

If a real battle were to break out, she would be able to contend against it with the Indestructible Swallowing Flame and the Earth Core Demon Fire, and even have the confidence to suppress it.

But at this moment, using Huo Yuner's physical body as the battlefield, she couldn't attack, only defend, which made her too passive.

Under this frenzied counterattack, the defensive line was torn apart.

Huo Yuner, who was already in a precarious state, rapidly carbonized her delicate body.

Starting from the extremities, it gradually spread, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached her torso.

"Not good!"

Huo Kunlun was greatly alarmed.

"Miss!"

The elders' faces were also extremely unsightly.

Could it be that success was within reach, only to be thwarted at a critical moment?!

They all wanted to lend a helping hand to Huo Yuner.

But they didn't have a Strange Fire!

Although they all controlled many "Monster's True Flame" and were powerful, without a Strange Fire, they couldn't be of any help. If they rashly infused their own flames or "Profound Essence Qi," it would only be devoured by the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire, aiding its growth.

It would be like adding fuel to the fire.

It would only make things worse.

Therefore, they could only be anxious.

Watching Huo Yuner's body continue to carbonize, and the speed was increasing, and seeing her painful expression, Xiao Ling'er took a deep breath.

"I... have another method to resolve this crisis."

"But you all must first make a solemn oath to the Heavenly Dao!"

They were all powerful individuals, at the Seventh Dao Integration Realm and above!

Dao Integration meant merging with the Heavenly Dao, naturally able to make a solemn oath to the Heavenly Dao, rather than a Dao Heart oath.

A Heavenly Dao oath was even more powerful and binding!

In the eyes of the surprised and astonished crowd, Xiao Ling'er spoke rapidly, "After this, unless I betray the Fire Virtue Sect, none of you, nor anyone from the Fire Virtue Sect, can lay a hand on me, nor can you reveal today's events. Otherwise..."

The elders frowned.

But Huo Kunlun didn't hesitate and immediately spoke, "I, Huo Kunlun, make a solemn oath to the Heavenly Dao. Unless Xiao Ling'er betrays our Fire Virtue Sect, none of us from the Fire Virtue Sect will lay a hand on her, nor will we reveal today's events. Violators will be spurned by the Heavenly Dao, suffer endless torment, have their life and death extinguished, and never be reincarnated!"

He didn't know what Xiao Ling'er was going to do.

But for the sake of his daughter, he wouldn't have the slightest hesitation in making such an oath.

The elders also realized and made their oaths one after another.

After all, this oath was not excessive.

With a little thought, one could understand that Xiao Ling'er wanted to use her trump card but didn't want to reveal it, and was afraid that they would become greedy and demand oaths from her.

It was only natural for others to be willing to help at the risk of making an oath to ensure her safety.

Boom!

Thunder rumbled in the sky.

Dao Rhyme permeated the air.

This was the response of the Heavenly Dao, indicating that the Heavenly Dao oath had been established!

Seeing this, Xiao Ling'er no longer hesitated and immediately took action.

Or rather, there was no time to hesitate.

Huo Yuner's body had already been reduced to just a normal head, while the rest of her body had turned to charcoal, and even... turned to ashes!

"Hundred Forging Divine Fire, appear!"

Xiao Ling'er shouted lowly, borrowing the Medicine Granny's Bai Duan Divine Fire to contribute more power!

The Earth Core Demon Fire ranks seventeenth.

The Unquenchable Swallowing Flame ranks thirteenth.

The Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire ranks fifteenth!

But under the cultivation of the Fire Virtue Sect, its comprehensive ability has already reached the top ten (under the premise that other Strange Fires are not cultivated)!

However, the Bai Duan Divine Fire, originally ranked ninth!

With the three types of Strange Fire attacking together, encircling and intercepting, it was already a desperate situation. However, the surging attack of the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire suddenly slowed down.

At the neck of Huo Yuner, the radiance of the Strange Fires intertwined.

Brilliant.

Eerie.

And captivating!

"Bai... Bai Duan Divine Fire?!"

The elder of the Fire Virtue Sect's eyes suddenly contracted!

A wave of shock surged in his heart: "No wonder."

"No wonder her alchemy skills are so amazing at such a young age. It turns out she has obtained that inheritance!!!"

"No wonder she made all of us swear such a solemn oath, otherwise..."

"..."

The elder fell silent.

He knew he should be grateful to Xiao Ling'er!

Especially at this moment, with Xiao Ling'er's full assistance, the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire was already retreating step by step, and there was no chance of a comeback.

If a little more time was wasted, it would be completely assimilated!

But...

If there were no constraints of the oath, he was really unsure if he could maintain a calm mind.

Xiao Ling'er alone possesses three types of Strange Fire! This kind of thing has never happened in history.

Among them, one of them is the ninth-ranked Bai Duan Divine Fire!

As long as it can be killed, three types of Strange Fire can be obtained. Coupled with the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire, it would be four types!

Even if they failed, even if Huo Yuner died, with these four types of Strange Fire, the Fire Virtue Sect could rise to a higher level and challenge the top forces. It was only a matter of time.

Privately... with his identity and status, it wouldn't be difficult to obtain one type of Strange Fire.

How great are the benefits?!

And there's that inheritance!

Once it is revealed, even top sects, or even Sacred Lands, would go crazy for it!

Unfortunately, there is the oath...

Sigh.

The elder had to admit that he was tempted.

But with the oath, he could only give up.

Then, he felt fortunate.

"It's fine."

"It's fine like this."

"With the constraints of the oath, at least it won't let me lose myself and be controlled by greed."

He felt a wave of fear.

He didn't know if others had noticed anything, but...

Even if it was just those three types of Strange Fire, it should be enough to make their hearts restless, right?

However~

Hehe.

After the fear, the elder laughed.

Huo Kunlun, on the other hand, didn't think about those messy things at all. He only felt a little relieved when he saw Huo Yuner's condition gradually improving.

In that moment just now, he was almost overwhelmed by self-blame.

He was almost scared to death.

Fortunately...

The current situation doesn't seem too bad.

Finally, half an incense stick of time passed, and the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire was completely assimilated by Huo Yuner.

"Retrieve!"

Xiao Ling'er made a gesture with one hand, and the three types of Strange Fire immediately returned. Then, she took a big step forward and took out her healing pill, feeding it to Huo Yuner, who was left with only a head.

The pill melted as soon as it entered the mouth, and the medicinal power instantly spread.

Huo Yuner opened his eyes and looked at her gratefully. Then, his head floated in the air, and his limbs began to slowly regenerate...

For a cultivator who has achieved a certain level of cultivation, regenerating severed limbs is not difficult.

A fourth realm cultivator can do it on their own.

With the assistance of a pill, it would be even faster.

However, the premise is that a part of the body is still intact!

For someone like Medicine Granny, who only has a wisp of remnant soul left and no trace of flesh, it is impossible.

Unless she chooses to possess someone else's body or reshape her body with special materials.

But who is Medicine Granny? Naturally, she wouldn't want to possess someone else's body!

"Thank you for saving my life, young friend!"

"I owe you a few favors on behalf of the Fire Virtue Sect."

"If you have any instructions in the future, the Fire Virtue Sect will do its utmost to help." Huo Kunlun clasped his fists and even bowed to Xiao Ling'er, "Even if the Fire Virtue Sect cannot intervene, personally, I will not hesitate."

He was very grateful.

Both publicly and privately.

"Huo Sect Master is too kind."

Xiao Ling'er helped her up and said, "Huoyun'er and I are best friends, and this is a favor I owe her. We had already agreed on this matter, so there's no need for all this."

She wasn't worried at all.

These people had all made a solemn vow, so they wouldn't do anything to harm her.

Saving Huoyun'er was also to fulfill their previous promise.

She never thought about asking for anything in return.

"To you, it may just be a promise," Huo Kunlun said, "but to me, it's everything!"

"Her mother passed away early, and in my eyes, she is everything to me."

"If something were to happen to her today, even if I were to meet them in the underworld, I wouldn't have the face to see them, mother and daughter."

"So, if you need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"

The Medicine Granny exclaimed, "This seemingly rough man is actually a sentimental person with such a character. It's rare to see in the Immortal Cultivation World."

"Indeed," Xiao Ling'er agreed.

She had intended to refuse, but the Medicine Granny reminded her, "Don't be too quick to refuse."

"Even if you think they don't owe you anything and don't deserve any reward, you can still find another way, such as engaging in some mutually beneficial exchange with them."

"You can ask your master about this."

"Oh?!" Xiao Ling'er was momentarily stunned, then quickly understood.

"That's right!"

"Thank you for the reminder, teacher."

She immediately took out Lin Fan's voice transmission jade talisman and transmitted the information with her divine sense.

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"Master, the trip went smoothly. I have successfully made friends with the Huode Sect. Is there anything the Huode Sect can do for us?"

Lin Fan got up and dusted himself off.

"Wow, not bad at all. Truly a protagonist template, 666."

"It didn't take long for you to make friends with another second-rate sect, and it's even an Apex Level!"

"As for whether the Huode Sect can do something for us..."

"It sounds like she can command the Huode Sect to do something?"

"Even more amazing!"

After some contemplation, Lin Fan came to a conclusion and replied, "The Huode Sect is most famous for artifact refining, but our Embracing Moon Sect is completely ignorant in that area. We have a lot to learn."

"See if you can negotiate with them and have them send an elder or disciple with advanced artifact refining skills to us. They don't need to stay in our Embracing Moon Sect permanently, just one month every year would be enough."

"They can help our elders and disciples refine Law Treasures."

"Of course, we will provide the materials ourselves."

"However, having parents is not as good as having it yourself. Relying on others is not as good as relying on yourself. So it would be best if the elder they send can also teach us artifact refining while helping us with artifact refining."

Lin Fan's train of thought was particularly clear.

Cultivation?

Becoming stronger?

Going out to fight monsters?

Actually, none of these were important to him.

They weren't even his "main quest."

The main quest was to develop the Embracing Moon Sect!

To make the Embracing Moon Sect grow steadily and balanced.

Only then could it have a greater influence and attract more talented disciples above the A-level to come.

And then, there would be better conditions to cultivate them.

After that, the growth of the disciples would be his own growth, wouldn't it?

So, for Lin Fan, there were only two main quests.

Develop the sect.

Take in disciples!

Currently, Lin Fan was quite satisfied with the disciples. After all, there were four protagonist templates, plus one Posture of the Great Emperor, and Liu Xinyue, an ordinary A-level talented disciple.

However, the sect was too weak, and the cultivation efforts couldn't keep up, so progress seemed slow.

Therefore, improving the development of the sect was the current primary quest.

As for the Immortal Gate, it could have its own focus and highlights, but in the end, it must "develop in an all-round way, with morality, intelligence, physique, beauty, and labor."

Cultivation was of utmost importance.

Alchemy, artifact refining, talismans, formations, and other fields were also indispensable.

Alchemy was currently not lacking, and Xiao Ling'er would certainly not hesitate to teach more as the disciples grew.

Formations...

After the disciples grew, Lin Fan planned to give Fan Jianqiang more responsibilities.

He was quite lazy, but he was good at it.

However, the fields of talismans and artifact refining were almost non-existent.

Naturally, he had to ponder in these directions.

The Huode Sect was the top in artifact refining among the second-rate sects, and because they valued artifact refining the most, even most first-rate sects couldn't compare to them in artifact refining.

Having them send someone to help with artifact refining and teach artifact refining would undoubtedly be the best.

"By the way."

"While the Huode Sect's elder is in the Embracing Moon Sect, all expenses will be borne by our Embracing Moon Sect!"

Lin Fan added.

This expense was still affordable.

After all, there wasn't much to spend money on in the Embracing Moon Sect.

Ahem.

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"As expected!"

After reading Lin Fan's reply, Xiao Ling'er couldn't help but think to herself, "Teacher, luckily you reminded me in time, otherwise I might have gone back on my word."

The Medicine Granny chuckled lightly, "That's your strong point."

"But it can also be considered a weakness."

"You have a strong sense of pride and don't like owing others. When faced with similar situations, you tend to refuse. But actually, you can try looking at it from a different perspective."

"It's not necessarily about taking advantage of others."

"But it can also be a fair exchange."

"Teacher's words make sense!"

Xiao Ling'er nodded, and she also had some ideas in her mind.

"Speaking of which, I hope the Fire Sect Master won't laugh at me, but I have a somewhat unreasonable request..."

She explained Lin Fan's proposal, and then said, "Our Embracing Moon Sect has been struggling in recent years. We have lost many legacies, and our foundation has been almost depleted. We have almost no knowledge in the art of artifact refining."

"I hope your sect can help us."

"At the same time..."

"I have made some achievements in alchemy. If the Fire Sect Master doesn't mind..."

"What are you saying? You have helped us so much, these are just trivial matters. I will send an elder over, and if that's not enough, I can personally go for a month every year!"

At this moment, Huo Kunlun was in a good mood. "Besides, although our Fire Sect specializes in artifact refining, we also..."

As soon as he heard this, the Elder knew it was going to be bad.

Why are you showing off at a critical moment?!

He understood that Huo Kunlun was easily swayed and didn't think too much. He didn't even know whose legacy Xiao Ling'er had obtained!

Boasting about your alchemy skills in front of others?

You really have no shame!

"Cough cough cough!"

The Elder quickly coughed violently, causing Huo Kunlun to frown. "Elder, what's wrong with you?"

"Cough, Sect Master."

"I was thinking, Xiao Miss has shown us kindness, how can we refuse?"

"Moreover, this is also a good opportunity to deepen our relationship. Why not take advantage of it?"

"Furthermore, if you don't agree, she won't be able to send our elders to help us, right?"

"So, according to what I said earlier, we should agree to Xiao Miss's request. There's no need for her to come and guide us every year. However, if we have any doubts in the art of alchemy, we hope Miss can give us some guidance."

Seeing Huo Kunlun's slightly dissatisfied expression, the Elder felt quite uncomfortable.

You don't understand anything!

You're such a fool!

Fortunately, Xiao Ling'er was prepared for this, so under the leadership of the Elder, the matter was settled like this.

It was also decided that when Xiao Ling'er returned, an elder would be sent to help Embracing Moon Sect with artifact refining and teach Embracing Moon Sect disciples the art of artifact refining.

And they would go every year during this month.

The Elder volunteered to go.

Naturally, Xiao Ling'er was happy to see this.

Being the Elder of the Fire Sect, he naturally didn't need to talk much about his skills in artifact refining.

And his strength was also extremely powerful.

He was a true powerhouse!

...

A few days later, Huo Yuner recovered.

After expressing her gratitude, she also said that she owed Xiao Ling'er a life and wanted to go out and have fun with her.

But unfortunately, she had just assimilated the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire and needed some time to adapt. At the same time, she needed to undergo many "experiments".

And in the future, she would have to stay in the Fire Sect most of the time.

After all... the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire was the foundation of the Fire Sect's artifact refining.

On this day, they were about to part ways.

In Huo Yuner's chamber.

The little girl was lost in thought, feeling almost invisible.

But suddenly, Huo Yuner made a move and kissed Xiao Ling'er on the lips. Their lips met, and the warm touch and sweetness left her stunned.

Goosebumps suddenly covered her body!

"What?!"

"You?!!!"

Although they had played around before, it had never been like this?!

But soon, Xiao Ling'er was surprised!

It wasn't that Huo Yuner was taking it a step further, but...

Something entered their mouths and went into her body.

Upon careful sensing, she was shocked.

"This is..."

"Strange Fire?!"

Before she could react, Huo Yuner took a step back, her face blushing, but she pretended to be calm and wiped the corner of her mouth like a rogue. "Heh, it feels good~"

At the same time, she transmitted her voice with divine sense, "Don't tell anyone. I only found out after completely assimilating the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire. It turns out, this is a 'Mother-Daughter Dragon'!"

"It's like having a 'pregnancy'. After assimilating it, this 'pregnancy' also matures."

"Therefore, the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire can be divided into two!"

"Or you can say it's the seed of the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire."

"With your abilities, you should be able to cultivate it and make use of it."

"I hope that the next time we meet, you will have four types of Strange Fire!"

"Only by doing this can we smoothly transition it to you without others noticing."

"Go now~"

She blinked, "My dear best friend."

(End of this chapter)