Xiao Yan's mind raced, a suspi f in his heart.

  "This lease, Lion King. Though humble, our abode is not without its charms," Xiao Yan said calmly as he led the way, his face betraying ion.

  He knew he wasn't just engaging in a battle of wits with the Amethyst Winged Lion King; he was dang with death itself. One misstep could drag him into the depths of hell.

  Xiao Yan walked past the Lion King in a calm and collected mahe Amethyst Winged Lion King's eyes narrowed slightly as it watched Xiao Yan's retreating figure before turning its gaze toward a nearby cave.

  The cave emitted the st of Amethyst Lion Birth Essence.

  This was because Xiao Yan regurly provided some to Mao Wu to accelerate its growth.

  However, what truly captured the Amethyst Winged Lion King's i was not the Amethyst Lion Birth Essence, which, frankly speaking, was merely a supplement to aid the Little Lion King in breaking through to Rank 4, equivalent to a 4th-tier medial pill.

  What truly mattered to the Lion King was the wisp of medial mist wafting from the cave.

  The fragrance of a 4th-tier medial pill permeated the air, f a subtle mist imbued with energy fluctuations. Though faint, its presence firmed that a 4th-tier pill had indeed been refihere retly.

  This corroborated Xiao Yan's cim of being a 4th-tier alchemist!

  'It seems I was right. The Amethyst Winged Lion King is here for the medial pills.' Xiao Yan's powerful Spiritual Strength allowed him to sehe Lion King's attention focused on the cave.

  This was also iional on his part; he knew his identity as an alchemist was his only lifeline!

  While 4th-tier pills were useless to the Amethyst Winged Lion King, they were invaluable to the Little Lion King, who was only at the Rank 3 and could be from 3rd and 4th-tier pills.

  That's why Xiao Yan had refihe 3rd-tier Fire Rising Pill back then. It ecifically to cater to the Little Lion King's needs.

  Little did he know that leaving that Fire Rising Pill for the Little Lion King would set off this of events!

  With a soft hum, a purple light enveloped the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Its massive form inally over teers tall gradually shrank to a majestieter lion.

  It thehe Little Lion King, following Xiao Yan toward the thatched hut.

  Little Fairy Doctor was stuo see the Rank 6 Amethyst Winged Lion King actually following Xiao Yan into the thatched hut. While she was skilled in medie and poison-making, tea brewing was erritory for her.

  She forced herself to remain calm as she teo the flickering stove. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan took a seat at the table aured for the Lion King and Little Lion King to join him.

  Little Fairy Doctor poured hot water with her delicate hands to make medial tea. She knew nothing about the art of tea brewing; her knowledge came from others prepare tea while treatihy merts in Qingshan Town, which she now imitated.

  The so-called medial tea was simply a hasty sele of various fragrant medial herbs bined with a few leaves and flowers.

  Moments ter, the air was filled with a gentle medial fragrance amidst the misty steam from the boiling water, creating a tranquil atmosphere, so quiet that only the sound of bubbling water and crag firewood could be heard.

  The Amethyst Winged Lion King and Xiao Yan sat quietly, waiting, her of them speaking first.

  Little Fairy Doctor took out twe bowls, poured the tea into them, and handed oo the Lion King. She then carefully handed a edial tea to Xiao Yan, ag every bit like a gentle and capable partner.

  Xiao Yan accepted the cup, took a light sip, smacked his lips, and smiled, "Excellent tea, Xian Er. Your skills have improved."

  Little Fairy Dave Xiao Yan a bnk look. He was really ying it on thick. It was still her first attempt.

  A wisp of purple fme appeared as the Amethyst Winged Lion King trolled the fire, picked up the bowl, and directly poured the scalding medial tea into its mouth.

  The Amethyst Winged Lion King's tribe were natural experts in trolling fire, their ability to manipute fmes parable to that of alchemists of the same rank.

  "The tea is good, but it's not enough." The Amethyst Winged Lion King gave Xiao Yan a brief look after finishing the tea.

  There was no doubt that what the Lion Ki by 'not enough' referred to Xiao Yan taking the Purple Spirit Crystal and the Amethyst Lion Birth Essence from its cave. Although Xiao Yan had left a 3rd-tier Fire Rising Pill, it was certainly not suffit.

  The Lion King had e to settle the score!

  Xiao Yan slowly set down his cup and, with a flick of his fiook out a bottle of pills from his ste ring. Inside were five purple-red pills, her than the Purple Fme Pills he used to replenish the Ten Thousa Fme.

  "These pills were refined using the Amethyst Lion Birth Essence. Although they are not medial pills per se, but rather something made by adding some fire attribute herbs, these pills still to the principles of medie."

  "pared to simply using the Amethyst Lion Birth Essehey are more beneficial for Little Lion King and will help it break through the Rank 4 barrier more smoothly," Xiao Yan said with a smile as he poured a Purple Fme Pill from the bottle into his palm.

  ! ! ! ! !

  The moment Xiao Yan poured out the Purple Fme Pill, the Little Lion King jumped up wanting to swallow it in one gulp, obviously craving it badly. However, it was stopped by the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

  Xiao Yan simply gave a faint smile and said nothing more, as he had already said all that o be said.

  Every word he spoke erfectly chosen, like a seasoned businessman with excelleiation skills.

  Shortly after Xiao Yan broke through to bee a Dou Practitio the age of eleven, the Xiao had already passed the position of Little Leader to him. Over the past three years, he had learned maiation teiques under Xiao Zhan's tutege.

  Even the Amethyst Winged Lion King, who despised humans, couldn't find fault with Xiao Yan's words or as; everything was impeccably executed.

  If you try to intimidate me with your strength, I'll ter with my status as a 4th-tier alchemist and the bag of the Alchemist Association of the Jia Ma Empire. You say I stole your Amethyst Lion Birth Essehen I'll provide you with pills of equivalent effect.

  Xiao Yan clearly uood that the most important aspect of iation was 'is.'

  The Amethyst Winged Lion King was indeed a Rank 6 magical beast. Killing him would be as easy as child's py for it. However, killing a 4th-tier alchemist did not align with the Amethyst Winged Lion King's is.

  The Amethyst Winged Lion King could also use its strength to threaten or even kidnap him. But Xiao Yan had previously been together with Yun Yun, who was ae Dou Emperor! Kidnapping a 4th-tier alchemist who was closely associated with a Dou Emperor would bring major trouble if wot back to the Alchemist Association and that Dou Emperor.

  Xiao Ya a surge of joy inside when he saw the serious expression on the Amethyst Winged Lion King's face, knowing his misdire had succeeded!

  In truth, he had virtually ionship with Yun Yun, but he deliberately avoided mentioning this, misleading the Amethyst Winged Lion King into assuming their close retionship was a given that didn't o be stated.

  Moreover, his calm and collected demeanor, even having Little Fairy Doctor prepare medial tea as hospitality, was meant to give the Amethyst Winged Lion King the impression that 'This young master has an impressive background!'

  The reason fing his 'little wife' to this small valley was simply to improve his alchemy skills.

  After a moment of sileweewo parties, the Amethyst Winged Lion King finally released its paw. The Little Lion King's expression turo one of wild joy as it jumped onto the table, staring ily at the Purple Fme Pill.

  Xiao Yan smiled slightly, knowing the Amethyst Winged Lion King had promised. With a flick of his hand, he tossed the pill into the air with a flick of his hand and the Little Lion King swallowed it in one gulp.

  Immediately, a surge of scorg fire energy filled its entire body. The Little Lion King hurriedly ran out of the thatched hut and stood uhe sun, abs sunlight and the energy from the Purple Fme Pill simultaneously.

  After putting away the remaining Purple Fme Pills, the Amethyst Winged Lion King said in a deep voice, "I want to make a deal with you."

  The tables had turned!

  Initially, the Amethyst Winged Lion King had po use its strength to intimidate Xiao Yan, and if that failed, to use the Amethyst Lion Birth Esseo coerce him. However, the tter had deftly defused all its attempts and even turhe situation to his advantage in the end!

  Both Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard the softer tone of the Lion King. It was as if a knife pressed against their necks had been removed.

  Xiao Yan's expression remained rexed, though with a hint of curiosity, as he asked, "Oh? May I ask what deal the Lion King has in mind?"

  "I want a Body Transformation Pill."

  Xiao Yan didn't know whether to ugh or cry upon hearing what the Amethyst Winged Lion King wanted. It's not just you who wants it, I want it too. There's no magical beast who wouldn't want it.

  However, his heart nearly stopped and his pupils stricted when he heard its words.

  "I tell you where the Ten Thousa Fme is located."