Chapter 47: Preparing to Refine the Bone Spirit Cold Fire

The Soul Clan suspected that the Ancient Clan had taken the ancient jade and framed them, while the Ancient Clan believed that the Soul Clan had stolen it.

If Jiang Xing knew about this situation, he would be laughing hysterically. He initially only wanted to make the Ancient Clan suspect that the ancient jade was in the Soul Clan's possession. Now, he was delighted to see that even the Soul Clan suspected the Ancient Clan of having it.

The two clans were already hostile towards each other. Even if one claimed they did not have the ancient jade, the other side would never believe it. In other words, as long as the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan continued their mutual animosity, neither would suspect him.

Snake People

Over the past month, Jiang Xing has been mastering the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire and studying the Buddha's Wrath Lotus, making significant progress.

He has cultivated the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire to a minor level. With his current strength and the three types of strange fire that activate these transformations, he can elevate his realm to a five-star Dou Zun.

As for the Buddha's Wrath Lotus, Jiang Xing has successfully fused it into a four-colored fire lotus. This fire lotus is incredibly powerful. Jiang Xing, a three-star Dou Zun, using the four-colored fire lotus can produce an attack comparable to the full strength of an eight-star Dou Zun.

Jiang Xing believes that even a Nine-Star Dou Zun would be seriously injured, if not killed, if they took the Four-Colored Fire Lotus head-on. This is without even using the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Fire. If he combines the transformations with the Fire Lotus, its power would be even greater. He speculates that even a couple of Dou Zun experts would not be able to withstand it.

Among the four strange fires he has fused so far, the highest-ranked is only the fourteenth, the Fallen Heart Flame. The Buddha's Wrath Lotus generates powerful destructive force through the fusion of multiple flames. The more flames that are fused and the stronger they are, the more potent the fire lotus will become.

Jiang Xing is eager to refine the Bone Spirit Cold Fire. However, he knows it is ranked quite high and would likely take him a month to completely refine it. So, he decides to talk to Medusa and the others first.

Jiang Xing first approached Qinglin. For Qinglin, who possesses the three-flower pupil of a green snake, cultivation seemed almost effortless. In just over a month, Qinglin had advanced from a two-star Dou Wang to a four-star Dou Wang, a progress that even Jiang Xing found enviable.

When Qinglin saw Jiang Xing, she greeted him with a cheerful "Master!"

Jiang Xing smiled and nodded. Qinglin had grown from a petite girl into a graceful young woman, and her previous timid demeanor had been replaced by confidence.

"Qinglin, I'm going into seclusion for a while."

Qinglin asked, "How long will you be in seclusion this time?"

"It should take a month. If you need anything during this time, you can find Ji Feng."

Most of the snake monsters controlled by Qinglin had been captured with Ji Feng and Ye Qing's help, so Qinglin was familiar with Ji Feng.

"Also, don't be lazy. Make sure to practice diligently."

Jiang Xing reminded Qinglin to stay focused on her training.

"Master, Qinglin will not be lazy. I will practice hard and definitely be able to help you when the time comes."

"Alright then."

At that moment, the door next to Qinglin opened, and Zi Yan walked out.

"Jiang Xing, Jiang Xing, you didn't even tell me you were going into seclusion! Are you planning to not give me the pills again like last time?"

Clearly, Zi Yan had been eavesdropping. Jiang Xing found her carefree personality amusing.

"I wanted to tell Qinglin first, and then tell you."

He continued, "And I mentioned last time that it was the Gate of Life and Death that suddenly pulled me in."

"Then you need to give me the elixir first this time, and then go into seclusion."

"Hahaha… Alright, I'll give it to you first."

Jiang Xing had intended to give her the pills anyway, so there was no need to be pretentious.

He handed Zi Yan several bottles of pills. Zi Yan would be a major asset in the future, so Jiang Xing felt it was worth investing in her.

The Taixu Ancient Dragon, known for its proficiency in space power, could even build Dragon Island within the void. Jiang Xing thought that even if he were hunted by the ancient families, he and his people could take refuge on Dragon Island. With the Ether Ancient Dragon's control over space, even if the Ancient Clan and the Soul Clan came looking, they would not be able to find them.

Bribing Zi Yan was a strategic investment with minimal input and significant potential returns. Of course, this was contingent on first unifying Donglong Island and helping Zi Yan become the new Dragon Emperor of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.

Another benefit of unifying Dragon Island would be the ability to capture the Nine Nether Earth Python in the Beast Domain, allowing Qinglin to control it. Such a powerful ally would greatly accelerate Qinglin's cultivation, raising her realm to Dou Sheng quickly.

Zi Yan eagerly took the pills, savoring them and exclaiming, "Delicious, delicious."

After eating, she appeared quite satisfied. Seeing her cute reaction, Jiang Xing couldn't help but pat her head. However, Zi Yan pushed his hand away and, with a fierce look, said, "Stop touching my head. I'm not a kid anymore."

"Haha, sorry, I couldn't help it."

"Alright, you all should practice hard. I'm going to find Medusa."

After saying goodbye to Zi Yan and Qinglin, Jiang Xing went to the hall to find the queen. Although Medusa had delegated most of the snake people's affairs, some still required her personal attention.

Seeing Medusa busy, Jiang Xing waited for her to finish before approaching her.

After a while, Medusa looked up and asked, "What brings you here today?"

Jiang Xing, usually visiting her at night, made Medusa curious about his daytime visit.

"I'm going into seclusion to refine the strange fire. I wanted to let you know."

Medusa was surprised. She had already been amazed that Jiang Xing had refined four kinds of strange fires, and now she learned he had more.

Jiang Xing responded calmly, "Yes, I still have the Bone Spirit Cold Fire."

Medusa asked, "How long will you need to stay in seclusion this time?"

Jiang Xing replied, "The Bone Spirit Cold Fire ranks quite high on the Strange Fire List. It should take about a month to refine it."