Today, Tang Yan noticed that the injuries he had sustained had healed remarkably well, almost entirely. This only deepened his interest in the Heaven and Earth Cauldron.

Not only could this mysterious cauldron absorb spiritual energy and grow medicinal herbs, but now it could also heal injuries?

However, no matter what method Tang Yan used, he couldn’t provoke any further response from the cauldron. With a sigh, he realized that understanding the true nature of the Heaven and Earth Cauldron would take some more time.

When Xiao Cui arrived with a cartload of medicinal materials, Tang Yan’s eyes gleamed with excitement. He carried the materials into the alchemy room and began the alchemy process immediately.

Selecting herbs, refining, extracting, and forming the pills—he carried out the entire process with precision and skill, almost as though it was second nature to him.

Once a batch of pills was made, he stored them in ceramic bottles.

When his true qi ran out, he swallowed an Initial Spirit Pill.

Tang Yan repeated this process again and again, and after finally filling the last ceramic bottle with pills, he realized that he had used up all the materials!

Just as he thought of taking a break, he suddenly felt a strange stir in his dantian.

His face changed as he immediately recognized it was a sign of breakthrough. Could it be that while making pills, he could also progress in cultivation?

Without time to think, he quickly sat cross-legged, swallowed another Initial Spirit Pill, and began to meditate, focusing his mind entirely on his cultivation.

As seconds ticked by, the pill melted in his mouth, and his true qi circulated smoothly. Gradually, the true qi in his meridians grew stronger. Finally, with a deep breath, he felt a cracking sensation in his dantian, breaking through the previous barrier.

Level 9 of the Yuan Stage!

However, Tang Yan didn’t stop there. He realized that his true qi still had the strength to push further.

Could it be... another breakthrough?

After a brief moment of confusion, he pushed aside his doubts and continued guiding the true qi through his body.

Having gone through rapid advancements before, Tang Yan wasn’t startled by this situation.

The surging true qi moved like a raging torrent, smashing against his dantian once more.

After a short while, there was a loud boom, and Tang Yan’s body shook violently. The Heaven and Earth Cauldron inside his dantian trembled fiercely!

Tang Yan felt that his dantian was shifting, as though something inside wanted to burst out.

Despite his strong will, he felt a chill. What is this thing in my dantian? Is this a sign of a cultivation deviation?

Just as he pondered, a deep blue flame suddenly erupted within his dantian with a loud boom.

Tang Yan was taken aback. Flames in my dantian? This was a phenomenon he had never heard of before, even with his vast experience. He had never encountered anything like this.

The blue flame burned intensely, but after a few moments, it felt somewhat warm and not as dangerous as it initially seemed. Tang Yan felt his anxiety easing, though he still couldn’t understand what was happening.

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The Supreme Alchemy Scripture, Fire Control Technique!

The Heaven and Earth Cauldron sent a surge of information into his mind.

Tang Yan’s eyes lit up with joy as he quickly absorbed the information.

This was the Heavenly Fire of the Cauldron!

Not only could this fire increase the success rate of alchemy, but it could also be released from the body and used as a powerful weapon for attacks.

“Come out!” Tang Yan thought, and the blue flame appeared in his palm, flickering mischievously.

Wanting to test its power, Tang Yan directed the flame toward a medicinal herb.

There was no sound. In an instant, the herb was completely vaporized, leaving no trace behind!

“Holy crap!” Tang Yan stared, dumbfounded. This flame’s power is insane!

Testing again, the flame burned the second herb instantly, reducing it to ash without a sound.

Tang Yan’s dantian suddenly emptied, and he staggered, sitting down on the floor.

The brief moments of controlling the flame had drained all of his true qi.

It dawned on him that although the Heavenly Fire was immensely powerful, it consumed a massive amount of true qi. I’m already at the Yuan Stage... wait, I’ve reached the Yellow Stage, First Rank!

Tang Yan felt his dantian shift, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

Less than two months after crossing over, from having a destroyed dantian to reaching the First Rank of the Yellow Stage... such rapid advancement would be hard for anyone to believe.

Yet, Tang Yan wasn’t satisfied. Without absolute power, his fate would still be in the hands of stronger people. As a former Alchemist Emperor, he couldn’t accept such a situation.

After stretching his muscles, taking a bath, and changing clothes, Tang Yan headed toward the training field.

Over the past month, the Tang family guards had undergone a significant shift in attitude toward the previously scorned young master.

Tang Yan’s training had become more intense every day. The requirements he set for himself were not merely hard; they were bordering on cruel, making the guards feel deeply ashamed of their own efforts.

Under Tang Yan’s pressure, they too trained with greater determination, each striving not to be outdone by this pampered young master.

As Tang Yan approached the training field, all the guards greeted him with smiles.

Tang Yan smiled back and scanned the area. His eyes landed on a burly man who seemed hesitant, as though there was something he wanted to say.

This man was none other than Chang Tie, the first to challenge him when Tang Yan had delivered his speech about hard work.

Seeing his unusual demeanor, Tang Yan chuckled, "Old Tie, why are you acting like a shy girl? I didn’t know you had that side to you! I’m telling you, I’m not interested in anything with a handle!"

"Looks like Old Chang has some strange preferences," someone teased. "No wonder when we were bathing in the river, his gaze was always a little off."

"That’s right! When we sparred last time, he even tried to grab me. Guess he’s been hitting on me all along! Old Chang, you owe me!"

Laughter erupted across the field, and Chang Tie scratched his head, embarrassed.

"Haha! Big Young Master, I’ve broken through to the Yellow Stage, First Rank. Does that mean those rewards still stand?" Chang Tie grinned, eagerly rubbing his hands.

"Yellow Stage?" Tang Yan raised an eyebrow, then smiled. "Let me see how many punches you can throw!"

"Alright!" Chang Tie nodded, and in the training field, he performed a series of punches. His strikes were powerful and intense, creating a faint aura around his fists. This was a clear sign of reaching the Yellow Stage.

"How much is your monthly salary?" Tang Yan asked as soon as Chang Tie finished his display.

"Everyone gets the same, fifty silver a month," Chang Tie replied quickly.

"From now on, Chang Tie will receive two hundred silver a month!" Tang Yan announced loudly.

"Thank you, Young Master! Thank you!" Chang Tie’s face lit up with joy.

"Additionally, as the first to reach the Yellow Stage, I’m rewarding you with five hundred silver!"

Hearing this, the other guards turned green with envy.

"Old Chang, you’re treating us tonight, right?"

"Yeah, Old Chang! We’re going to Wan Hua Tower tonight! We’re not leaving until we’re drunk!"

Chang Tie hadn’t expected such a reward. Five hundred silver was enough for him to live on without eating or drinking for a whole year. Grinning widely, he thanked Tang Yan repeatedly.

"Don’t thank me, thank yourself! Hard work earns rewards. Whoever works hard will reap the benefits. Keep up the good work. For every rank you advance in the Yellow Stage, your monthly salary will increase by a hundred silver. If you reach the we’ll talk about further rewards!" Tang Yan patted Chang Tie on the shoulder encouragingly.

"I’ll work even harder!" Chang Tie slapped his chest in determination.

Tang Yan smiled and then turned to address the other guards, "If anyone makes a breakthrough, report it to Captain Mo Yan Jun right away. Keep training hard!"

After dispersing the crowd, Tang Yan was about to begin his own training when Mo Yan Jun approached him silently.