553: Chapter 553 Phoenix Brew!!

When the time comes, his combat power would soar once again!

Converting all fifteen Meridians into martial veins would mean reaching the fifth rank late stage of Body Refining.

"Brother Qin."

At that moment, Shen Wanqian's voice came from outside Qin Yan's courtyard, his tone carrying a hint of urgency and excitement.

"Brother Shen, come in."

Qin Yan put away the Medicinal Pills and stood up.

Shen Wanqian then pushed the door open, entered, and closed it behind him.

Today, he was dressed in an exquisite brocade robe, his round face covered in smiles, but his small eyes flickered with a shrewd light.

He immediately approached Qin Yan and said, "Brother Qin, I have thoroughly investigated the matter you asked me about."

"Oh? What are the results?"

Qin Yan asked.

"Brother Qin, everything you told me is true."

Shen Wanqian lowered his voice and said, "Within the next three months, the Holy Land indeed intends to use a mission-based format for the Inner Court entrance examination."

As soon as Qin Yan returned to the Holy Land, he had told Shen Wanqian about the examination format Yin Li had mentioned.

The other party had only said not to broadcast it widely; telling only Shen Wanqian shouldn't be considered excessive.

Moreover, there was another reason: he truly didn't know many people within the Taixuan Holy Land.

Shen Wanqian had the ability and the background, with his Family being the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce; investigating this matter shouldn't have been very difficult for him.

Sure enough, it took only a single day for the results to come in.

"Brother Qin, how did you find out about this?"

Shen Wanqian asked, his eyes full of curiosity.

He knew that Qin Yan had no connections or Family background within the Taixuan Holy Land.

Even with Qin Yan's hint, he had to investigate quite a bit before confirming the truth of such a secret matter.

Where did Qin Yan's information come from?

"Huang Jiuli told me."

Qin Yan did not hide it from Shen Wanqian; there was no real need to keep such a thing secret.

He believed that with Shen Wanqian's methods, it wouldn't be hard to discover that he had gone to the Tiangang Arena recently and had met Huang Jiuli that evening.

Therefore, it was better to be open and honest, which would also deepen their friendship.

Hearing this, Shen Wanqian nodded.

Then, as if thinking of something, a look of envy appeared in his eyes as he asked, "Brother Qin, does that Huang Jiuli want to team up with you?"

That was Huang Jiuli!

The 998th floor of the Heavenly Ladder! A Prodigy who had almost cleared it!

Most importantly, her strength was overwhelming, far greater than Qin Yan, the one who actually cleared the Heavenly Ladder.

He estimated that if Huang Jiuli's strength were placed in their East Courtyard, she would solidly be in the top ten!

Qin Yan nodded.

"I've said 'I'm envious' so many times it's worn out," Shen Wanqian said, his tone full of emotion.

He also wanted to team up with Huang Jiuli, but he knew she likely wouldn't think much of him.

Although he was a First Grade Disciple and his strength wasn't bad, in Huang Jiuli's eyes, he probably wasn't up to par.

If she were looking for allies, they would at least have to be at Qin Yan's level.

Someone like him wouldn't even get a second glance from her.

"Brother Shen, tell me the rules in detail."

He had sought out Shen Wanqian precisely because he wanted to understand the competition rules thoroughly.

After all, that day Yin Li had only given him a general overview, but the specific details were unknown.

What types of missions, what the rules were, and the timing—he was completely in the dark.

Without clarifying these things, he felt uneasy.

"Alright, Brother Qin, let me explain it to you in detail..."

Fifteen minutes later, Shen Wanqian left.

He needed to take advantage of the approaching end of the month to start planning his five-person team.

Start early, plan early, and stay one step ahead!

By the time the competition started, he would already have a team while others were just beginning to plan, giving him an indirect advantage!

In the team mode, rewards weren't just for the top ten; the top hundred also received rewards.

He didn't dare hope for the top ten; that was for the Special Grade Disciples and those with supreme strength to compete for.

He only needed to reach the top hundred, which would be of great help to his future.

After Shen Wanqian left, Qin Yan sat in his room and pondered for a while.

He repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, considering various possibilities.

Ultimately, he made up his mind.

Shortly after, he left his courtyard.

...

Huang Jiuli's courtyard.

This was Qin Yan's first time visiting Huang Jiuli's residence, and he found it quite different from what he had imagined.

He had thought that the direct descendant of Phoenix Divine Mountain would live in a place that was magnificent and extremely ornate.

But the courtyard before him, while elegantly arranged, was not ostentatious.

A few spiritual plants, a small pond, and a gazebo—simple, yet exquisite in every detail.

At this moment, inside the gazebo, a mahogany table was covered with Spiritual Food.

The aroma of wine filled the air—the unique, mellow fragrance of high-grade spiritual wine.

Several plates of spiritual fruits, each emitting a faint Spiritual Qi, made for a very bountiful spread.

"Qin Yan, have you agreed?"

Huang Jiuli picked up the wine cup in front of her and downed the red spiritual wine in one gulp.

"Yes, I've thought about it over the past two days and decided to team up with you," Qin Yan said.

"Aren't you afraid we'll screw you over?"

Huang Jiuli looked at Qin Yan with her Phoenix-like eyes, a hint of playfulness in her gaze.

"I'm not. I believe the Phoenix is honorable and wouldn't engage in such underhanded behavior."

Qin Yan spoke with a straight face.

In reality, he had already learned from Shen Wanqian that the Taixuan Holy Land did not allow Disciples to kill one another.

Once the competition began, a portion of the Mysterious Guards would be randomly dispatched to follow them in secret!

If any Disciple was found harming another, there would be no mercy—they would be executed on the spot!

With things like this, what did he have to worry about?

Huang Jiuli curled her lip, naturally not believing Qin Yan's nonsense.

If he truly trusted her that much, he wouldn't have said that "I'll consider it" crap the other night.

However, she didn't say much about it; after all, she could understand his caution.

When away from home, it was never wrong to be careful.

"Then, here's to a happy cooperation."

Huang Jiuli raised her wine cup.

"Happy cooperation."

Qin Yan raised his cup with a smile and lightly clinked it against hers.

Then, he raised the fiery red spiritual wine and downed it in one go!

The moment the liquid entered his throat, Qin Yan suddenly felt the blood in his body boiling, his entire being radiating a steaming heat!

That heat spread from his stomach to his four limbs and hundred bones; everywhere it passed, his Meridians vibrated slightly, and his blood flow accelerated.

"This spiritual wine has such powerful energy!"

Qin Yan was shocked and immediately sat down cross-legged!

He didn't have time to overthink; he immediately circulated the Indestructible Blood Demon Scripture, frantically consuming the massive power within his body!

Under the circulation of the technique, Qin Yan guided that heat, turning it into a torrent that surged toward the sixteenth meridian in his body!

That power was domineering and pure, many times stronger than the medicinal power of a meridian opening pill!

Under the influence of this energy, the Meridians in his body were being opened at a speed visible to the naked eye.