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Gold and Silver Fire.
Great Crimson Skyfire.
Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire.
Three Extreme Flames appeared simultaneously, the temperature in the office soaring, the air turning a fiery red.
Grand Elder Yu Yan’s eyes widened, staring at Yan Zhen in disbelief, momentarily stunned.
Although she only recognized the Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire that her younger sister had mentioned, the other two flames also exuded a violent and domineering aura, unlike any ordinary fire. They were undoubtedly Extreme Flames!
“Y-you’ve actually refined three Extreme Flames… How is that possible?!”
Heavenly Extreme Flames were usually tamed and utilized by alchemists.
Only those with sufficiently powerful Spiritual Power could control them; otherwise, they would only burn themselves.
Refining one Extreme Flame was already the limit for most people. Refining two was incredibly rare throughout history, with most who attempted it being reduced to ashes. The most recent success was the legendary Alchemist Saint from the Eighth Continent. As for refining three Extreme Flames, it was unheard of.
Extreme Flames greatly enhanced one’s combat power.
Alchemists were generally considered weak due to their lack of combat experience and limited knowledge of Mystic Skills. However, alchemists who had refined Extreme Flames were formidable opponents, as the flames themselves were incredibly powerful. Simply activating them could cause devastating damage, especially the higher-ranked ones, which even Mystic Venerables wouldn’t dare to face directly.
If a single Extreme Flame was so powerful, how terrifying would the combined might of three be?
Grand Elder Yu Yan was utterly shocked. Yan Zhen, a mere Mystic Master, having refined the thirteenth-ranked Evil Spirit Dragon Breath Fire was already impressive enough. She hadn’t expected his potential to be so far beyond her expectations.
“How did you do it?” Grand Elder Yu Yan tried to maintain her composure. “Refining three Extreme Flames, your body shouldn’t be able to withstand it. Did you use some method that sacrifices your potential or even your lifespan?”
Yan Zhen extinguished the three Extreme Flames and said, his expression showing exasperation, “Do I look like I’m on the verge of death, Grand Elder?”
Grand Elder Yu Yan narrowed her blue eyes again, scrutinizing Yan Zhen. She even stepped closer, pinching his fair cheeks and his muscular arms, making him even more speechless.
“Rosy complexion, clear forehead, firm muscles, vigorous Blood Qi… you indeed don’t seem to be suffering from any hidden ailments, hehe.”
“…”
“Then how did you do it?”
“Can I… not tell you?”
“Of course. I was just curious. If you don’t want to say it, then forget it.”
“Then I won’t say it.”
Yan Zhen pressed his lips together, refusing to divulge his secret.
Grand Elder Yu Yan sighed. “You child, so cute-looking, yet so stubborn.”
“I think I’m fine, at least much better than Younger Aunt Dean.”
Hearing this, Grand Elder Yu Yan immediately pictured her younger sister’s furious expression and giggled, quickly covering her mouth with her sleeve.
“No wonder Xiao Qing was so angry. So you provoked her like this?”
“She’s the petty one, resorting to violence over a few words. I think she’s going through menopause.”
“Yu Qing is only thirty-six, still in her prime.”
“Premature menopause—ow!”
Yan Zhen’s head was flicked, and he quickly recoiled, seeing Grand Elder Yu Yan’s slightly flushed face, and he understood.
The Grand Elder was his great-aunt, older than Younger Aunt Dean, who was already an elder. Saying that Younger Aunt Dean was going through menopause was indirectly insulting the Grand Elder.
Yan Zhen shut his mouth.
He actually had a good impression of the gentle-looking Grand Elder.
According to the script, she was kind, approachable, and open-minded, but also firm when necessary, a woman of principle. All the Inner Academy students respected her, and Instructor Yu Xuan’s gentle nature was influenced by her.
Because of Instructor Yu Xuan, and Yan Zhen’s own talent, Grand Elder Yu Yan took good care of him, even wanting to accept him as her disciple. However, Yan Zhen, worried about Beautiful Master’s jealousy, politely declined.
In any case, this amiable great-aunt was much better than the childish Younger Aunt Dean. Otherwise, Yan Zhen wouldn’t have revealed his three Extreme Flames to her, demonstrating his value.
“Ahem, your potential is indeed beyond my expectations, but you’re still far from a Demigod.”
“I believe it’s a worthwhile investment, low risk, high reward!”
“…”
Grand Elder Yu Yan wavered. Honestly, she had taken a liking to Yan Zhen at first sight. If he became the Yu family’s son-in-law, it would greatly benefit the family.
Seeing this, Yan Zhen continued, “And it’s not like Instructor Yu Xuan has to be the Yu family heir. Someone else can take over, right? Or… just have another daughter. You’re all still young.”
Grand Elder Yu Yan shook her head. “Xuan’er’s father has passed away, and Xiao Lu only has Xuan’er.”
Xiao Lu was Instructor Yu Xuan’s mother, the Clan Head of the Yu family, Yu Lu.
She didn’t work at the Sacred Ground Academy but managed the Yu family’s affairs.
Yan Zhen pouted. “In that case, let Younger Aunt Dean have a child. She’s old enough to find a Dao companion. Or, Grand Elder, you could also—uh, forget I said that.”
Yan Zhen wisely stopped himself, as a hint of killing intent flashed in Grand Elder Yu Yan’s narrowed eyes, sending a chill down his spine.
Grand Elder Yu Yan was also single and had relinquished the position of Clan Head to her younger sister for this very reason. He had stepped on a landmine.
Silence fell over the office.
After a long while, Grand Elder Yu Yan sighed and said, “I can allow you and Xuan’er to be together, but on three conditions: first, you cannot… cross the line with Xuan’er, especially not before marriage; second, you must gradually achieve the goals I set for you, proving your capabilities; third, if you truly become a Demigod in the future, you must do a favor for the Yu family.”
Yan Zhen said seriously, “As long as the requests aren’t unreasonable, I agree.”
Grand Elder Yu Yan opened her eyes slightly and looked at him sideways. “Can you be devoted to Xuan’er and not… pursue other girls?”
Ah, this…
Yan Zhen scratched his cheek awkwardly and whispered, “I’d like to, but I can’t betray their feelings.”
Grand Elder Yu Yan shook her head. ” youthful indiscretions are understandable, but ultimately, there’s only one person who can spend their entire life with you. The rest are just fleeting clouds.”
“Oh, do you have any experience with that, Grand Elder?”
“…”
Yan Zhen inwardly scoffed. A single person pretending to be a relationship expert.
Grand Elder Yu Yan composed herself. “That’s all I have to say. Whether you listen or not is up to you. You’ll understand eventually.”
Yan Zhen recited monotonously, “Thank you for your guidance, Grand Elder.”
“You can call me ‘Great Aunt’ in private.” Grand Elder Yu Yan said kindly, genuinely liking this junior. “You can stay here with me. It’s more convenient for me to guide you—I was actually planning to take you as my disciple.”
Even after the incident with Instructor Yu Xuan, Grand Elder Yu Yan’s attitude towards him was almost the same as in the script, which relieved Yan Zhen.
“Is… is that alright?”
“You don’t want to? I’ll let Xuan’er visit you once a month.”
Yan Zhen immediately agreed, and Grand Elder Yu Yan nodded with satisfaction.
“Remember, you can go anywhere around here, except for that small building on the cliff edge.”
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