I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 323 Pill Domain, Holy Pill City, An Unexpected Encounter!

The Fire Cloud Ancestor's change of attitude was extremely abrupt, even surprising Chu Yang. He paused for a moment before looking at Tang Huo'er and smiling, "Let Miss Tang decide this matter herself!"

For many sects and forces, Chu Yang's direct snatching of their outstanding disciples is something they would never agree to.

However, this generation of Burning Flame Valley is different. Tang Huo'er is Tang Zhen's biological daughter. No matter who she takes as her master, she cannot sever her relationship with Burning Flame Valley.

Therefore, for Tang Zhen and Huoyun Patriarch, having such a young Dou Sheng to teach Tang Huo'er is actually a good thing.

Most importantly, Chu Yang's ability to reach the Dou Shengxiu level at such a young age indicates his limitless potential for the future.

This move not only found Tang Huo'er a good teacher, but also connected Burning Flame Valley with a future top expert.

Somewhat surprisingly, Tang Huo'er pursed her lips and didn't agree immediately, but instead said softly:

"Mr. Chu Yang, I was born and raised in Burning Flame Valley, and my father is the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley. Even if I become your disciple, I will not sever ties with Burning Flame Valley..."

Her meaning was clear: to lay the unpleasant truth out in advance to avoid future troubles when she couldn't balance her duties with her master's and family's affairs.

Tang Zhen looked anxious, fearing that his daughter's words would displease Chu Yang and cause them to part ways.

On the contrary, Old Ancestor Huoyun stroked his beard and looked at Tang Huo'er with an appreciative expression.

The fact that he remained neither humble nor arrogant in the face of a Dou Sheng powerhouse reminded him of his younger self.

Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "You can think of this as a deal. I need you to stay by my side and lend me a light whenever I need it."

"In exchange, I will provide you with cultivation resources and guide you in your cultivation."

"When I no longer need the help of the strange fire, our master-disciple relationship will come to an end."

Hearing this, Tang Huo'er no longer hesitated and immediately knelt down to perform the formal apprenticeship ceremony, saying, "Disciple Tang Huo'er greets Master!"

Chu Yang smiled and nodded, then took out a jade slip and handed it over. "This is a fighting technique with a very high ceiling. Although it only starts at the Xuan rank, if you can comprehend its true meaning, you can even surpass the Tian rank. Consider it a gift for becoming a disciple."

Huoyun Patriarch and Tang Zhen stared wide-eyed in shock, never expecting Chu Yang to be so generous.

They had never even heard of a fighting technique with an upper limit exceeding the Heavenly Rank!

Tang Huo'er, knowing the gravity of the situation, carefully accepted the jade slip and said happily, "Thank you, teacher!"

With the master-disciple relationship established, Tang Huo'er stopped putting on airs and became as excited as a little girl.

After thinking for a moment, Chu Yang said, "I will first treat Huo'er's hidden ailment, and then I will treat Huo Yun Saint's old injuries."

The Fire Cloud Ancestor waved his hand and said, "I'm not in a hurry! The inheritance of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire requires a lot of preparation. Tang Zhen and I will take this time to make arrangements."

Tang Zhen then led Chu Yang and Tang Huo'er to a secret room, where he and Old Ancestor Huoyun busied themselves together.

It wasn't until early the next morning that Chu Yang led Tang Huo'er out of the secret room. The latter seemed to be radiant with energy, and even her cultivation had broken through a small realm.

Treating Tang Huo'er's injuries was not a difficult task for Chu Yang. The reason it took so long was because Chu Yang had affected Tang Huo'er's foundation with his Origin Qi.

This effect is positive. The original Burning Flame Valley's inherited cultivation method allows cultivators to inherit the Nine Dragons Thunderfire and integrate the power of the strange fire into their battle qi from a young age.

In the Dou Qi Continent, this would indeed be a good thing, as it would allow cultivators to have stronger combat power among those of the same level.

However, if one takes a longer-term view, this may actually limit a cultivator's potential.

After all, the Nine Dragons Thunderfire is only ranked twelfth on the list of strange fires. If one becomes too reliant on it, breaking through to the Dou Sheng realm will probably be the limit.

Chu Yang integrated his Origin Qi into Tang Huo'er's foundation, allowing the power of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire to complement her fighting spirit without becoming as inseparable as before.

In this way, if the Nine Dragons Thunderfire affects Tang Huo'er's cultivation, she can separate it at any time.

Seeing that his daughter's injuries had finally fully healed, Tang Zhen's old face beamed with joy, and he became even more polite to Chu Yang.

After Tang Zhen took Tang Huo'er to inherit the strange fire, Chu Yang led the Fire Cloud Ancestor into that secret chamber once again. However, this time it only took half an hour to heal his old injuries.

"Young friend, I have a question I'd like to ask..."

Having accepted Lord Chu Yang's invitation, Ancestor Huoyun became much more polite, no longer speaking directly, and his words were more probing.

Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "Senior, please ask without hesitation!"

The Fire Cloud Ancestor chuckled, "It's nothing serious, but I'm genuinely curious about your actual age!"

"Why don't you guess, senior?" Chu Yang said, keeping everyone in suspense.

The Fire Cloud Ancestor narrowed his eyes. "I heard yesterday that a monstrous talent has emerged in the Northwest region. Despite coming from a small sect in a remote area, he displayed the strength of a Dou Zun at the age of sixteen!"

"Not long ago, before he even turned eighteen, he crushed three Dou Sheng in a single blow, directly challenging the Ancient Clan, the Stone Clan, and the Spirit Clan!"

At this point, Ancestor Huoyun paused, looked at Chu Yang meaningfully, and asked, "Young friend, have you ever heard of this person?"

Chu Yang knew that his story had already spread throughout the continent, so he wouldn't hide it. He smiled and said:

"I wouldn't presume to call myself a prodigy; I'm merely someone with a little talent!"

However, having already suspected this, even Old Ancestor Huoyun's pupils contracted slightly, and he asked, "Rumors are circulating that that person obtained an immense opportunity, possibly even the inheritance of a Dou Di, which allowed him to rise to the top in one step!"

"Young friend, do you think his ability to reach the Saintly Realm at such a young age is due to chance or innate talent?"

Chu Yang looked directly at Old Ancestor Huoyun and said with a meaningful smile, "I think it's mostly talent!"

"After all, I've never heard of any Dou Di (Battle Emperor) using methods similar to this!"

"If it's said to be a prehistoric fighting emperor that has no records, then that's even more absurd."

"Even among the eight ancient clans that possess the bloodline of the Dou Di, the Dou Di bloodline has become increasingly diluted over time. How could the prehistoric Dou Di bloodline possibly have survived to this day?"

Fire Cloud Ancestor didn't say anything more, his eyes flashing as he fell silent.

After a long while, Tang Zhen led Tang Huo'er into the main hall. The former was somewhat weak, which was obviously due to the effects of being stripped of the Nine Dragons Thunderfire.

On the contrary, Tang Huo'er's cultivation level jumped directly to the peak of Dou Zong, and her aura was abundant.

Just then, the silent Fire Cloud Ancestor suddenly stood up, his expression extremely solemn. He clasped his hands in a salute to Chu Yang and said in a deep voice:

"From now on, I'll have to trouble you to take good care of Huo'er!"

"If there is ever a need in the future, I will go through fire and water for you, and the entire Burning Flame Valley will follow your lead!"

This is Huoyun Patriarch making a statement; his previous silence was a result of weighing the pros and cons.

These words mean that Burning Flame Valley will be completely tied to Chu Yang.

Even if it means standing on the opposite side of the three ancient races!

Ancestor Huoyun is making a huge gamble, betting the entire Burning Flame Valley on the future!

Tang Zhen also realized this. Although he didn't understand why the Fire Cloud Ancestor wanted to do this, he still bowed to Chu Yang with the same solemn expression.

Chu Yang stood up and said with a smile, "Since Huo'er has become my disciple, then we are family. You two don't need to be so formal."

After everyone sat down and exchanged pleasantries for a while, Chu Yang left Burning Flame Valley with Tang Huo'er.

Standing before the mountain gate, watching Chu Yang tear through space and leave with Tang Huo'er, Tang Zhen asked softly:

"Teacher, although Chu Yang is extraordinary, is it worth betting the entire Burning Flame Valley based solely on what we've learned in the last few days?"

Old Ancestor Huoyun glanced at him and snorted, "What do you know, brat?"

Looking at the now-closed spatial rift, he took a deep breath and suddenly asked, "How many years has it been since a Dou Di has appeared on the continent?"

Tang Zhen's pupils contracted sharply, and he was utterly shocked.

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Dan Domain, Holy Pill City.

Walking along the bustling street, Tang Huo'er kept looking around. She rarely left Burning Flame Valley, so even though Burning Flame Valley was not far from the Pill Domain, she had never been there before.

"Teacher, look at that old man. He looks like a sage. Could he be a high-level alchemist?" Tang Huo'er pointed to an old man not far away.

In fact, she is not usually so impulsive; on the contrary, she is calm and polite. The reason she acts this way is partly because she feels a sense of joy that comes with being free to roam the world.

On the other hand, it was because of Chu Yang, their teacher, that they dared to act so recklessly.

Everyone has two sides, and it was precisely because Chu Yang saw this side of Tang Huo'er that he taught her that fighting technique.

In Chu Yang's view, what Tang Huo'er had hidden beneath her outward appearance was a pure and innocent heart.

The old man was clearly quite powerful. Hearing Tang Huo'er's words, he glanced over, but instead of being displeased by her rudeness, he smiled gently.

Tang Huo'er blinked, looking a little embarrassed.

Chu Yang raised an eyebrow, suddenly quickened his pace, walked up to the old man, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:

"May I ask... are you a member of the Pill Tower, senior?"

The old man sized him up and asked, "Young friend, what makes you say that?"

Chu Yang smiled and said, "Senior's cultivation is quite remarkable, and your soul power is even more abundant. Moreover, you have appeared in this Sacred Pill City, so this junior guesses..."

"Most of the seniors are from the Pill Tower, and they hold high positions."

The old man's expression hardened. "May I ask which sage you are?"

The other party could see through his cultivation level at a glance, and even penetrate his soul foundation. On the contrary, when his soul power probed, it was like a stone sinking into the sea.

Clearly, the other party's cultivation level is far superior to his own!

If I am a peak Dou Zun expert, then the opponent can only be a Half Saint, or even a Dou Saint!

The old man shared the same thought as Tang Zhen: Chu Yang was likely some kind of ancient monster with the ability to maintain his youthful appearance.

Chu Yang smiled and said, "I am nameless and have come for the Pill Tower."

"Oh?" The old man's eyes lit up. "You're an alchemist?"

Chu Yang nodded, and the old man lowered his guard somewhat, his expression becoming much more amiable. He cupped his hands in greeting and said:

"I am Xuan Kongzi. May I ask your name?"

Chu Yang was taken aback, although he guessed that the old man must have a remarkable status in the Pill Tower.

But to his utter surprise, he encountered one of the three giants of the Pill Tower on the main street as soon as he arrived in Saint Pill City!

"So it's Senior Xuan Kongzi! This junior has been disrespectful!"

Chu Yang returned the greeting with a cupped-fist salute, showing the other party ample respect. "My name is Chu Yang. I come from outside the Central Plains. I have encountered a bottleneck due to a lack of pill formulas, which is why I have come to visit the Pill Tower!"

This time, it was Xuan Kongzi's turn to be stunned. Every day, countless alchemists would come to Holy Pill City, either to join the Pill Tower or to become apprentices.

But he had never heard of such an outrageous reason!

Is the prescription missing?

Are you kidding me?

Whenever an alchemist's rank is raised, his social circle changes, and he naturally gains access to higher-rank pill formulas.

In this way, almost no alchemists would be troubled by pill formulas.

Moreover, this person's strength is unfathomable; he is likely a half-saint or even a fighting saint. For a powerhouse of this level, obtaining the formula for an eighth-grade pill would not be difficult.

After thinking for a moment, Xuan Kongzi said, "In that case, why don't you come with me to the Pill Tower for a while?"

Regardless of this person's true intentions, it's always a good thing to forge a positive connection with a powerful figure.

Even if the visitors are hostile, even if the opponent is a Dou Sheng powerhouse, Dan Ta is not afraid!

The greatest strength of an alchemist often lies not in their own power, but in the influence they wield.

As the largest alchemist force on the continent, the Pill Tower's influence has reached a terrifying level.

Moreover, there are also Dou Sheng level experts guarding the Pill Tower!

Tang Huo'er looked at Chu Yang and then at Xuan Kongzi, momentarily bewildered.

After learning Xuan Kongzi's identity, she thought her abruptness would cause trouble, but to her surprise, the two of them actually started chatting.

And as they chatted, this giant of Danta even invited the teacher to be his guest?

Dizzy and confused, Tang Huo'er followed Chu Yang and Xuan Kongzi into the Pill Tower, and finally managed to explain the key points.

strength!

They are able to receive such treatment, probably mostly because of the teacher's ability!

With this in mind, Tang Huo'er strengthened her resolve to become stronger, and also developed a greater sense of admiration for Chu Yang.

The Pill Tower is located in the center of Saint Pill City. The outer area of ​​Saint Pill City is fully open, but the inner area is heavily guarded. Usually, only forces related to the Pill Tower or high-ranking alchemists can enter.

However, with Xuan Kongzi personally leading the way, Chu Yang and his group naturally encountered no obstacles whatsoever.

The Pill Tower is a towering black tower that reaches into the clouds, with a majestic presence. Xuan Kongzi led Chu Yang and Tang Huo'er directly to the upper level of the Pill Tower.

This is where he usually lives, cultivates, and refines medicine.

However, before the three of them could even sit down properly, a figure rushed in in a great hurry.

"Teacher! You're finally back!"

She was a woman with a hot figure and looks that were no less beautiful than Tang Huo'er, but with a more alluring charm.

"Ying'er! Don't be rude!" Xuan Kongzi frowned, but he didn't get angry. Instead, there was a hint of doting in his eyes.

"Who are these two?" the woman asked, sizing up Chu Yang and Tang Huo'er.

She was a smart woman and knew that it was no ordinary person to be invited here by the teacher, so she did not look down on her in the slightest.

Xuan Kongzi smiled at Chu Yang and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Mr. Chu Yang. This is my disciple, Cao Ying."

"Ying'er, this is Mr. Chu Yang and his esteemed student."

Cao Ying looked at Chu Yang curiously, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Mr. Chu Yang!" (End of Chapter)