After being consumed during Medusa Queen's evolution, the Green Lotus Core Flame's energy had been greatly weakened. Its current form was only the size of a fist.
Looking at the green flame on the lotus seat, let alone the Dou Zong level Cao Xi, even Chen Xiao and Zi Yan didn't feel much of a threat.
Only Cao Ying, on her delicate and beautiful face, showed a slightly solemn expression.
Even the greatly weakened Green Lotus Core Flame was still a considerable challenge for her current strength.
But, that was all.
Countless Alchemists wanted this kind of challenge but didn't have the opportunity.
"No rush. These next few days, you should rest and recuperate, adjust your state to the best. As for this Heavenly Flame, leave it to me. I'll consume some more of its energy for you, and it will be even simpler for you to refine." Cao Xi calmly said to Cao Ying.
Confidence came from strength. Even the Green Lotus Core Flame at its peak wouldn't threaten him, let alone now.
And Cao Ying, compared to Xiao Yan when he refined the Green Lotus Core Flame in the original trajectory, was comprehensively ahead in terms of preparation.
Furthermore, she didn't need to swallow the Heavenly Flame with Burning Art like Xiao Yan, which further reduced the difficulty.
Just a slight comparison, Chen Xiao couldn't imagine the possibility of Cao Ying failing to refine it.
"Thank you, Fourth Uncle." Cao Ying nodded gently.
"There's no need to be polite among family. Little friends, you two should leave here first. I'm going to release this Heavenly Flame." After responding to Cao Ying, Cao Xi looked at Chen Xiao and Zi Yan and said.
After the three of them had left the Lake Heart Island, Cao Xi extended a finger and broke the seal of the Snake-People Race's Four Elders.
And on that lotus seat, the Green Lotus Core Flame, freed from its restraints, surged out at this moment, sweeping towards the 'benefactor' who had helped it break the seal.
Unfortunately, Cao Xi was not Medusa Queen. He didn't need to evolve, and his strength was even greater. He didn't indulge it at all.
Facing the surging green flame, he suddenly struck out with a palm, easily swatting the Green Lotus Core Flame back.
He continuously stimulated and provoked the Heavenly Flame, striking out again and again, like taming a horse, consuming the Green Lotus Core Flame's energy.
"Dou Zong powerhouse, terrifying indeed..."
Watching Cao Xi play with the Heavenly Flame, Chen Xiao couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Refining a Heavenly Flame was a world of difference in difficulty depending on whether there was a strong expert to escort you.
Zi Yan also nodded in deep agreement.
"If I can have Dou Zong strength within three years, I'm even willing to grow up immediately!"
Chen Xiao was already used to Zi Yan saying shocking things from time to time, but Cao Ying was stunned.
"Seeing Sister Zi Yan directly swallow pills earlier without any adverse reactions, could Sister Zi Yan be a Magical Beast who accidentally ate Transformation Grass, which is why she can't grow up?"
This Cao Family enchantress was very intelligent. From the conditions Chen Xiao proposed earlier and Zi Yan's performance, she had already seen some clues.
And the most important point was...
Zi Yan was too young!
Referring to her apparent age, not anything else.
Cao Ying had never seen such a young Dou Wang expert in Central State.
Zi Yan nodded gloomily. There was nothing to hide about this.
"No wonder Brother Chen... wanted a Transformation Pill." Cao Ying suddenly understood.
"Miss Cao Ying can just call me by my name. I'll need to ask you to refine pills for me in the future."
"Alright, then you can also drop the 'Miss'. From the bottom of my heart, I prefer things to be simpler." Cao Ying replied with a relaxed smile.
Ever since she condensed her Dou Qi Cyclone at the age of seven, she had been highly valued by the Cao Family. Even the younger generation of the other four great families treated her with sufficient respect. The only one who could compare with her was the person from the Dan Family.
Over time, she had developed a sense of arrogance.
But this time, coming to the Northwest, Cao Xi's repeated instructions made her have to place Chen Xiao in a higher position than herself.
When Cao Xi was around, she didn't need to interject anything and could easily handle things, but now that Cao Xi was temporarily absent, being alone with Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, she immediately felt unnatural, and her behavior and speech became much more restrained.
Therefore, Chen Xiao's words were exactly what she wanted.
Simpler, more casual.
...
For the next three days, Cao Xi consumed the Green Lotus Core Flame's energy every day, while Cao Ying rested and recuperated, preparing to refine the Heavenly Flame.
Compared to their busyness, Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were exceptionally idle. Apart from dealing with the Four Elders who were still unwilling to give up trying to lure the Little Heaven Swallowing Python every day, they had nothing else to do.
On the fourth day, early morning.
After sending away the Snake-People Race Elders, Chen Xiao returned to the table.
"Chen Xiao, when we leave in a few days, let's take this little guy with us."
Zi Yan, who was playing with the Little Heaven Swallowing Python, looked up.
Most girls had no resistance to cute things, and Zi Yan was no exception.
Furthermore, Medusa was still inside the Little Heaven Swallowing Python. As long as they took it away, it was equivalent to keeping Medusa Queen by their side, which was the result Zi Yan was most happy to see.
"That was my original plan as well."
As Chen Xiao's words fell, he felt as if another pair of eyes were glaring at him from within the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's beautiful light purple eyes.
However, Chen Xiao was not flustered by this.
"Jia Nan Academy has a Heavenly Flame called the Fallen Heart Flame. Besides being known as a cultivation cheat, it also has another effect: it is the bane of all soul bodies. Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, it does hold some truth. With the help of this flame, it can help you solve your most troublesome problem right now."
Although Chen Xiao also liked the Little Heaven Swallowing Python very much, it was undeniable that with its newborn soul, it could not compete with the Medusa Queen.
Therefore, the defeat of the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's soul was unavoidable.
The only good news was that even if the Little Heaven Swallowing Python was defeated, it didn't mean it would disappear forever. As long as the Medusa Queen had a little bit of pregnancy luck, the Little Heaven Swallowing Python still had a chance to reappear.
Inside the Little Heaven Swallowing Python, the Medusa Queen naturally knew what her current troublesome problem was.
She needed to quickly fuse with the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's soul, and also eliminate the invisible influence the Little Heaven Swallowing Python had on her!
On the day Cao Xi and Cao Ying arrived at Tagor, the Medusa Queen suddenly appeared, allowing Chen Xiao to take a little advantage.
At that time, the Medusa Queen was very angry, but she didn't mention the matter afterward.
At first, the Medusa Queen thought that she was being too cautious and that was why she didn't bother, it was purely out of helplessness.
But after calming down and thinking carefully, she realized that the influence of the Little Heaven Swallowing Python was not absent.
It was precisely because of this invisible influence that she had no killing intent from the beginning, only anger.
Even, as time passed day by day, when she perceived the outside world, she would feel that Chen Xiao was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye.
If this continued to develop, the Medusa Queen didn't know if one day in the future, she would subconsciously treat him as her master...
This result was absolutely unacceptable to her!
Therefore, dealing with the Little Heaven Swallowing Python's problem was one of the things she had to consider right now.
"Is that Fallen Heart Flame really useful to this Queen?" A familiar voice entered Chen Xiao's mind.
"Absolutely true. We've cooperated twice already, I have no need to lie to you." Chen Xiao replied with a light smile.
In the original trajectory, the Medusa Queen also spent a lot of effort to solve this problem. For the Soul Fusion Pill, she compromised repeatedly, until finally, deep underground in Jia Nan Academy, she accidentally solved the soul problem completely under the effect of the Fallen Heart Flame.
Chen Xiao was not an Alchemist, nor did he have the leisure to help the Medusa Queen find the recipe for the Soul Fusion Pill.
He was prepared to go straight to the point!
By doing this, he would hold this Dou Zong level combat power in his hands.
"So, what is the price?"
The Medusa Queen's voice sounded again.
Talking business with smart people was just this comfortable.
"It's very simple, help me kill Han Feng. Before your soul problem is resolved, if I encounter danger, it would be best if Your Majesty could lend a hand."
Han Feng alone was not a concern, but considering Han Feng's influence and the Soul Hall that was connected to Han Feng, being a little more cautious wouldn't be wrong.
"Didn't that Fourth Elder of the Cao Family already agree to act for you?"
"Better safe than sorry."
"Heh, just a peak Dou Huang, you are quite cautious. Don't you think it's a waste to use the Cao Family's chance to act on that Han Feng? Have you completed your three-year agreement?"
"It's a long story. When I was at Jia Nan Academy, I received a letter from the other party. They postponed the three-year agreement and set it for three years from now."
Three years from now and then another three years, is this a child's play?
The Medusa Queen shook her head in her heart, but she wasn't very interested in this either, she just asked casually.
"This Queen will transmit a message to the four Elders, telling them not to bother me for half a month."
After saying this last sentence, the Medusa Queen's voice faded away.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly and gave Zi Yan a look indicating that it was settled.
Not refusing meant agreeing.
Seeing this, Zi Yan was also quite happy.
Just then, Cao Xi appeared outside the door with Cao Ying.
"Little friend, be prepared. Cao Ying will refine the Heavenly Flame today, and then we can leave."
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