Inside the room, Xiao Yan carefully observed Lin Yan's complexion. Only after noticing that the red glow in his eyes had faded considerably compared to the day before, did he gently nod and say, "It seems the internal consumption of Bing Ling Dan combined with the external application of Xi Mei Han Ling Liquid has produced a notably effective result against this fire toxin." "Indeed, it's very effective. Every time I practice meditation in water infused with Xi Mei Han Ling Liquid, the water turns as red as blood, and I can clearly feel my internal fire toxin gradually diminishing." Lin Yan's face was filled with excitement—after so long being troubled by this issue, it now seemed truly curable. For him, this was undoubtedly excellent news. "Continue using these remedies for another month, and I believe your fire toxin will be completely eliminated." Xiao Yan smiled, then retrieved a bottle of Bing Ling Dan and a vial of Xi Mei Han Liquid from his storage scroll. These remedies had been fully prepared during his period of seclusion, so he no longer needed to re-manufacture them. In a flash, Lin Yan snatched two vials of elixirs from Xiao Yan's hands, then smiled and threw one out—sending a faintly pale green shadow toward Xiao Yan. With a graceful reception, Xiao Yan caught the shadow, feeling a delicate coolness that was as smooth and refreshing as a fine piece of jade. As he glanced at it, he was slightly astonished to realize that the pale green shadow was none other than the "Green Wood Immortal Vine." "Wait—what?" holding the Green Wood Immortal Vine tightly, Xiao Yan looked up and smiled at Lin Yan, "Just give it to me now, and I won't worry that my elixirs might not fully heal you?" "You're not alone, and there's such a large Panmen here. I'm not afraid you'll run off anywhere. Plus, after experiencing it firsthand, I know better than you, the creator, just how effective this thing really is." Lin Yan rolled his eyes and gave a dismissive shrug. "Ah, very well—thank you." "With a bow to Lin Yan, Xiao Yan carefully placed the hard-won 'Green Wood Immortal Vine' into his storage relic, exhaling a long, steady breath of relief. Now, the materials needed for crafting the Earth Spirit Pill had only two remaining—though those two, too, were exceedingly difficult to obtain." "Having said that, Lin Yan stepped out of the room, his footsteps gradually fading into the distance. "Though he's rather temperamental, he's still someone worth getting to know," Xiao Yan smiled lightly, shook his head, stood up, stretched, and then slowly followed out of the room. ... "Brother Xiao Yan, how much 'fire energy' do you still have left on your fire crystal cards?" In the hall, Xun played with the three pale green fire crystal cards in her hands, gazing at the numbers, and couldn't help but shake her head with a sigh before looking up at Xiao Yan, who had just come down the stairs. "Hmm... I think it's only over thirty... not even enough to sustain ten days of training on the fourth floor," Xiao Yan paused, then said with a touch of resignation. Xun sighed, her expression slightly troubled. "What's wrong? Do you need more fire energy?" Seeing her demeanor, Xiao Yan was momentarily surprised and asked. "It's not that we need it—it's that Panmen needs it," said Huo Jia, stepping in. "You can't possibly not know that Panmen has certain rewards that require fire energy. Right now, Panmen is just getting off the ground, and the fire energy it needs for these rewards naturally comes from us—us a few of us personally covering the costs. Xun'er's supply has been nearly exhausted; she hasn't even entered the Tianfen Qi Tower to train in days. My last time, I exchanged for a combat technique, and that was nearly all I had left—now I've given it all away. As for Wu Hao? Well, that guy has been losing so badly in the arena that he's almost running out of resources." Hearing Huo Jia's final words, Wu Hao blushed slightly and offered a dry smile. "I used to struggle to adapt, but recently my win rate has been steadily improving. Soon, I'm sure I'll recover all the losses." "When you've earned it back, Panmen will suffer a major reputational blow due to its inability to offer adequate internal rewards. Once that reputation is lost, those new members who've come seeking the power of fire will surely depart at once." Huiga gave him a withering look and coldly remarked. Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a sense of regret. While he had been busy focusing on his own cultivation, Xun'er and the others had never once entered the tower. "Xiao Yan, don't worry about it," Xun'er smiled gently, seemingly sensing his sense of guilt. "Right now, you are the face of Panmen externally. That face can only be truly impressive when backed by strength. Without your outward presence and authority, no matter what measures we take, Panmen will struggle to gain momentum." Chuckles lightly, Xiao Yan pondered for a while before slowly saying, "Now that everyone has nearly exhausted the fire energy they've earned from the Fire Energy Hunting and Capture Competition, it's indeed time to plan how to generate more fire energy. Do you know how one can obtain fire energy within the inner academy?" "At the most basic level, one can take on routine tasks such as cleaning the Sky-Burning Qi Towers or other minor duties. However, this method is too slow and quite tiring. Therefore, most students are simply waiting for the monthly distribution of fire energy from the academy. Still, some more capable students choose to enter the arena and earn fire energy through their competitive performances—this approach is faster, though less stable, since if they encounter a stronger opponent, they might not only fail to earn fire energy but may even lose it." Xun'er gently brushed back a strand of hair from her forehead, murmuring thoughtfully. "There are also some who venture deep into the mountains to hunt mythical beasts or gather various medicinal herbs. Moreover, beyond the inner courtyard lies an endless expanse of dense mountains stretching for miles. With such a vast territory, there are numerous ancestral dwellings and abodes left behind by senior masters. Should one happen upon such treasures by chance, it becomes an unexpected windfall. The high-tier combat techniques and cultivation arts left behind by these predecessors are particularly in demand within the inner courtyard and command premium prices." Crossing his fingers, Xiao Yan nodded silently and spoke softly, "Within the inner courtyard, will anyone be willing to purchase medicines using fire as payment?" "Of course. Medicines are indeed as rare and valuable as combat techniques and cultivation arts." Xun'er nodded with a smile, her eyes gently lingering on Xiao Yan, a subtle smile playing at the corners of her clear, water-like gaze. "Is that so? Brother Xiao Yan intends to sell medicines?" "This is my specialty—naturally, I cannot let it go." Xiao Yan smiled. "Are there others within the inner courtyard who sell medicines as well?" "Upon mentioning this, Xun'er's brows furrowed slightly, and she nodded with a wry smile, saying, "Indeed, others have stepped in—not just one person, but a whole faction." "Faction?" Xiang Yan blinked in surprise. "This faction is called the Herbal Medicine Guild. All its members entered the Inner Courtyard from the Alchemy Department—specifically, from the Pharmaceutical Division." Xun'er paused and added, "The Guild practically monopolizes ninety percent of the Inner Courtyard's medicinal pill sales. The occasional individual alchemists struggle to compete. In fact, their leader is said to be capable of crafting fourth-rank pills." "If we too wish to sell pills, we're likely to face direct competition from this 'Herbal Medicine Guild.'" "Fourth-rank pills, you say?" Xiang Yan nodded slightly, offered a calm smile, and said, "We needn't worry too much. After all, survival is essential, and competition is inevitable. As long as they don't resort to underhanded tactics, a direct confrontation—I'm quite ready to face them." "He could only produce fourth-rank pills—something that, for Xiao Yan, who had once successfully crafted a Three-Stripe Qingling Pill, was far from an insurmountable challenge. Seeing that Xiao Yan did not waver, Xun'er nodded and smiled, saying, 'Then, let our Pan Sect also begin selling pills. Of course, that might mean a bit of extra work for Xiao Yan brother.' 'As the leader of this sect, I naturally need to contribute a little. Otherwise, under all this comparison, wouldn't I feel deeply embarrassed?' Xiao Yan replied with a smile. 'If you're selling pills, I'd recommend focusing on the arena—every day, there are people injured during competitions. Moreover, if you produce pills like the one we received during the Hunting Tournament that restores combat energy, even with moderate effort, I'm certain there will be countless eager buyers.' Wu Hao suggested, having recently spent much time at the arena and thus well aware of which pills were most in demand and costly there." "The Revitalizing Qi Pills... well, that's not particularly difficult, but isn't it the 'Pharmacy Guild's' specialty to produce such pills that restore combat energy?" Xiao Yan paused slightly, then nodded with a smile. With his current skill in pill-making, crafting Revitalizing Qi Pills was almost a matter of course. "That's true. However, the pills they produce to restore combat energy don't quite match the effectiveness of yours. I once purchased one of theirs, and it took me two days' worth of fire energy to notice the difference." Wu Hao shook his head. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, leaning back against the chair. His eyes suddenly brightened, and he smiled lightly. "Besides the arena, I believe the Sky-Burning Qi Tower might also be a prime location for consuming pills. The people training there often hesitate to train for long periods due to fear of the fire toxin seeping into their bodies. However, if there were pills that allowed them to temporarily ignore the fire toxin's effects—say, enabling someone who could only train for one day to extend that to two days—I'm certain many would be eager to purchase them." "Temporarily ignore the fire toxin?" "Ah, completely eliminating the toxin is quite difficult, but even being able to extend a one-day training session to two days would be a significant advantage." Xiao Yan chuckled. "Hmm, that would indeed be a strong incentive for those who are eager to train," the three of them agreed, exchanging smiles and nodding in unison.