After lingering in talks with the three major powers for a while, Xiao Yan and the others finally bid farewell and returned to their rooms. "Has there been anything else of significance lately?" Xiao Yan casually inquired as they entered. "Six months ago, due to a heavy workload at the Ye family, Ye Zhong had to return to Ye City in disappointment, as he waited in vain." The Young Physician softly replied. "Hmm," Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Now that the Ye family was rebuilding from the ground up, as the senior elder of the family, Ye Zhong could hardly remain in the Sacred Dan City. The fact that he had stayed here for six months already demonstrated his genuine commitment. "During this period, the people from Xuanming Sect have come to us once with a complaint. Their so-called junior master, together with two senior monks, went missing within the Dan Realm—likely meeting with an untimely fate—and they believe it was your doing. As a result, they keep coming to us periodically, but after Gao Ying and the others stepped forward to testify that it was Master Mu Gu who had killed the members of Xuanming Sect, and with the Dan Tower mediating, they finally left reluctantly. Still, I sense their resentment toward you remains strong. Now that you've safely returned from the Stellar Realm, once they hear the news, they're certain to come again." Xiao Yin furrowed her brows, saying, "These people are truly stubborn. "A bunch of inflexible fools," said Xiao Xin, his brow furrowed. He waved his hand and continued, "Let them be. If they come again, we won't hesitate—these people aren't exactly pleasant." "Agreed." Xiao Yan sat in his chair, his gaze sweeping over the young physician's graceful form, a touch of astonishment flickering in his eyes. "Your aura... it's strengthened considerably over the past few months, hasn't it?" "The toxic pill within my body has proven remarkably effective for my cultivation. Over the past year, my progress has been quite significant," the young physician smiled gently. "Not just considerable. Ah, I believe your strength now has reached the peak of the Three-Star Battle Sovereign level. Such a rapid pace of cultivation—among Battle Sovereigns, few can match you. Truly, the once-terrifying, fully controlled toxic body condition is no small feat..." The Heavenly Fire Sovereign sighed, a complex tone in his voice. Though his own strength had seen some improvement recently, it still fell far short when compared to that of the young physician. "The Three-Star Sovereign peak—remarkable," Xiao Yan's face flashed with surprise. If the young physician were to fully unleash her Hardship Toxin Body, even the valley master of the Ice River Valley would be able to stand a chance. Indeed, this Hardship Toxin Body is truly extraordinary. "Master Yao need not feel inferior. In just nearly a year, you've steadily stabilized at the peak of One-Star Sovereign. Breaking through to Two-Star Sovereign—or even returning to your former peak—is merely a matter of time," the young physician smiled. "It's no easy feat—recovering to the peak of a Supreme Battle Sovereign rank has far exceeded my expectations. Back in my prime, I only reached a five-star Supreme Battle Sovereign level...!" The Heavenly Fire Sovereign smiled faintly, naturally aware of how difficult it was to regain one's peak. Each level within the Supreme Battle Sovereign rank was exceptionally hard to achieve, and even decades or centuries of dedicated effort were not uncommon. It was precisely because of this that he was truly amazed and envious of Xiao Yi Xian's rapid progress. "That might not necessarily be true," Xiao Yan said, lightly tapping the table with his fingers, pausing thoughtfully before slowly adding, "While a conventional path would indeed take a considerable amount of time to restore to peak condition, alternative methods could significantly shorten that duration." "You're suggesting... through pills and elixirs?" "Heard that, the dry hands of Tian Huo Zunzhe, holding his teacup, tightened instantly. A flicker of warmth passed through his eyes—someone of his standing would need a pill of at least Eighth Rank to be truly beneficial." "Have you ever heard of a pill called 'Fu Ling Qing Dan'?" Xiao Yan smiled lightly. "Fu Ling Qing Dan?" Tian Huo Zunzhe was momentarily startled, then his eyes blazed with sudden warmth, a surge of excitement spreading across his weathered face. "Is that the very pill said to restore those whose strength has declined back to their peak?" "Hmm, Fu Ling Qing Dan does indeed have some such effects, but it cannot truly restore someone directly to their peak strength as you described—only a legend. Based on my expectations, if Master Yao takes this pill, he should recover to the level of Three-Star Dou Zun." Xiao Yan shook his head with a smile. "Three-Star... That would be more than sufficient." "Master Tianhu didn't seem disappointed. To leap directly from the peak of the first-star rank to the third-star level was already an exceptionally swift advancement. "However... this Fu Ling Qing Dan is an eighth-rank medicine, and its preparation is extremely intricate—even a typical eighth-rank alchemical master often struggles to succeed." Seeing Master Tianhu's hesitating expression, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile and said, "I'll take care of this matter. Master Yao has been so generous to me throughout, and now it's time for me to repay you." Regardless, during this period, Master Tianhu had proven himself a reliable assistant to Xiao Yan. They had previously agreed that as long as he helped Master Tianhu create a body capable of housing a soul, Master Tianhu would serve as his guardian for one year. Now that the year has passed, it was only natural to offer him some additional benefits to keep him. Moreover, perhaps not long from now, it will be necessary to rescue the Herbal Elder from the Soul Pavilion. At that time, a stronger lineup would naturally be preferable, helping the Heavenly Fire Sovereign enhance his strength—thus increasing the chances of success even further. "This... Ah, a great debt is never spoken of. I shall keep this favor in mind," said the Heavenly Fire Sovereign, pausing and then swallowing the formalities as he nodded solemnly. "Ah, well—I'll rest a few days and, if possible, before the information from the Dan Tower is fully secured, strive to prepare the Poria and Green Jade Pill for Master Yao," smiled Xiao Yan, rising from his seat and heading toward his room. "It's not early yet, so I'd like you all to rest well. Should there be any news from the Dan Tower, please inform me—I may need to go into seclusion for a few days." The three young healers nodded slightly in response, while Zi Yan remained discontent, murmuring discontentedly about further periods of seclusion. ... In the softly lit room, Xiao Yan sat upon the bed, grasping his hands and having a scroll appear in them—precisely the three seals of the Imperial Seal Technique that Xun'er had given him when she departed. Xiao Yan was well aware of the Imperial Seal Technique's power; it was a complete set of mid-tier elite combat arts, each seal individually strong enough to surpass ordinary mid-tier elite techniques. When all five seals were combined, its power approached that of elite-tier combat arts, making it a genuine cornerstone of the ancient clans' heritage. The technique consisted of five seals, yet Xiao Yan had only mastered the first two. For him, these initial two had been sufficient in the past. However, as he encountered increasingly powerful warriors, even the Mountain-Opening and Sea-Inverting seals now began to seem somewhat inadequate. Therefore, before setting out to resolve the matter with Yao Lao, Xiao Yan needed to master the remaining seals, so as to have more options at his disposal. Within the scroll left by Xun'er, the methods for cultivating the final three seals—the Seal of Subduing the Earth, the Seal of Annihilating the Sky, and the Seal of the Ancient Emperor—were recorded. With his current strength, cultivating the Seal of Subduing the Earth was more than sufficient, while the Seal of Annihilating the Sky would require a slight effort, though he still believed success was achievable. As for the final Seal of the Ancient Emperor, however, he remained somewhat unable to make headway. According to the scroll, even within the Ancient Clan, only a few had successfully cultivated this final seal, underscoring its formidable difficulty. The level of the Imperial Seal Technique is not low—it's considered advanced among the ancient clans, and mastering it naturally presents considerable difficulty. However, fortunately, Xiao Yan is no longer a beginner; having previously gained experience in refining the first two seals, his current progress with the later seals, though not immediate, has become significantly smoother. Yet, when Xuanyin had been immersed in his relentless cultivation for seven consecutive days, this momentum was suddenly interrupted. Just as he had been delighted to learn that Dan Tower had swiftly obtained word of the old medic, Xiao Yixian informed him that trouble had unexpectedly arrived. Upon hearing this, Xuanyin was first taken aback, then a cold, sharp glint passed through his eyes. "Xuanming Sect?" Xiao Yixian nodded slightly, speaking softly, "And quite a number of people have come—clearly, the sect's abbot has truly resolved to have you pay for the life of his son." Xuanyin remained expressionless, stepping down from the bed with a calm tone. "Then let us see if he truly has the credentials," he said. As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped out of the room first—others had already stepped on his head. If he now chose to avoid them altogether, the very title of Dan Champion might well become a source of ridicule for others.