62: Ice Crystal Python

The next day.

Qin Yan had just flown near the city when he received a series of messages from Lin Chuan.

"Old Qin, are you there?"

"Something's up, come back quickly."

...When Lin Chuan called Qin Yan, he was deep in the mountains and had no signal at all.

"What's that kid up to again? He didn't get into trouble, did he?"

Since dealing with that strange demon statue for Lin Chuan a few days ago, Qin Yan had also been cautious for a few days.

However, apart from feeling a bit off when he killed that thing, there was nothing special afterwards.

He figured his Yang Qi was too strong, and that thing couldn't do anything to him. But he hadn't considered that the other party had already latched onto Lin Chuan.

Fortunately, the golden tree resolved it; otherwise, Lin Chuan would have been completely gone by now.

He had the Giant Rock Eagle King change direction and head straight for Lin Chuan's villa.

This kid is too much trouble. The sooner he solves this, the sooner he can go home. He still needs to get some stronger potions for his Ice Crystal Demon Python. The association's potions are getting weaker and weaker...

Thinking this, Qin Yan arrived shortly.

"Kid, what do you need this old man for again? Possessed by a vengeful spirit?"

Lin Chuan: "..."

That's surprisingly accurate!

However, Lin Chuan wouldn't admit it. Instead, he smiled and said, "Old Qin, wasn't that thing already killed? I'm perfectly fine, eating well. I asked you to come over because I have something good to offer you."

"You have something to offer me? That's a rare sight... Not causing this old man trouble is the biggest offering!"

Qin Yan laughed and scolded him.

Then, he entered the house.

"Hehe..."

Lin Chuan was speechless. Am I really that unreliable?

"I accidentally made a little something and wanted to ask you to take a look."

Saying that, Lin Chuan took out a bottle of his self-concocted fake potion.

"A potion?"

Qin Yan looked at the dark, murky thing in the bottle and frowned.

That's right, Lin Chuan had added some herbal water for coloring.

"Mm..." Lin Chuan nodded, a little embarrassed.

"For humans to drink?"

If Lin Chuan nodded, Qin Yan would definitely pour that potion down his throat.

"No, no, it's for Beast Companions to drink."

Lin Chuan saw Qin Yan's malicious gaze and quickly shook his head.

"For Beast Companions? Don't you have your own? Why call this old man over?"

Seeing Lin Chuan deny it, Qin Yan said with a hint of regret.

"This... the medicinal power might be a bit strong. I used many Advanced Yao Beast Materials..."

Lin Chuan made up a random excuse.

"You stinky kid..."

Qin Yan laughed and cursed, then got up and walked into the courtyard.

"What kind of potion is yours?" Qin Yan asked teasingly, clearly not believing Lin Chuan could concoct anything.

"Just messed around a bit. You'll know once you take it." Lin Chuan didn't speak in absolutes.

"Damn it!".

Saying that, Qin Yan summoned his Ice Crystal Demon Python.

Its body, over twenty meters long, coiled several times just to fit.

"Roar..."

With a hiss from the giant python, all beasts fell silent.

Lin Chuan looked at the python's head, larger than a human, and was deeply shocked.

If he didn't know it was Qin Yan's Beast Companion, Lin Chuan probably wouldn't have had the courage to look at it directly.

Those cold, sinister snake eyes stared at him, as if ready to devour him at any moment.

"You're more familiar with the Eagle King. This is my second Beast Companion, let me introduce you."

Qin Yan said with a smile, a look of anticipation in his eyes.

"This is indeed mighty!"

Lin Chuan praised it verbally, but inwardly cursed, 'This guy is definitely doing this on purpose.'

"Whatever potion you have, just feed it directly to the old python. Even though it's a test, you don't have to worry about the old python getting a stomach ache."

The more Qin Yan spoke, the colder the giant python's gaze became. If Qin Yan wasn't controlling it, it would definitely make Lin Chuan pay.

It, a dignified Monarch Rank, was actually being used as a test subject for potions?

"Heh, hehe..."

Lin Chuan endured the Monarch Rank pressure, walking step by step towards the giant python.

"This bottle of potion was carefully made by me. I hope it's useful to you."

Saying that, Lin Chuan handed over the potion bottle.

A hint of disdain flashed in the giant python's eyes, but it still opened its mouth, its tongue coiling around the potion bottle and swallowing it directly.

"Uh..."

Lin Chuan was speechless. 'If you really get a stomach ache, don't blame me.'

"Don't worry, let alone a small bottle, even this granite would just be a snack for it."

Qin Yan said with a smile. 'This kid still has some guts.'

A few minutes later, the giant python's expression clearly changed, looking somewhat excited and joyful.

"Hmm? It really works?"

Qin Yan had originally intended to watch Lin Chuan make a fool of himself, so he quickly communicated with the giant python mentally.

"It's actually an enlightenment potion! And its potency is twice the normal?"

Qin Yan was shocked.

Then, he came back to his senses.

"Damn it, what a waste! It hasn't even eaten its Materials yet?"

An enlightenment potion must be consumed along with Materials to achieve the best effect.

Then, Qin Yan didn't bother thinking about how Lin Chuan concocted this potion, and quickly asked, "Do you have any more of this potion? Damn it, you should have said it was an enlightenment potion earlier! Isn't it a waste to just drink it like that?"

"Don't talk about that yet. Does it really work? How are the effects?"

Lin Chuan asked unhurriedly.

"The medicinal potency is twice that of an Advanced enlightenment potion. By the way, do you even know what an enlightenment potion is, kid?" Qin Yan replied.

"I know a little. A teacher from Second Middle School gave me one."

Lin Chuan admitted.

"That Fu Tianchen has already tried to poach you? I'll go settle accounts with him!"

Saying that, Qin Yan, disregarding the potion matter, was about to leave!

"No, no, no, Old Qin, I already refused, and..."

Lin Chuan quickly stepped forward to stop him, then explained his deal with Fu Tianchen.

"That kid knows what's good for him!"

Qin Yan calmed down before returning to the courtyard.

"Lin Chuan, don't blame this old man for being stingy, but these enlightenment potions are truly in short supply, the kind you can't buy even with money. My monthly quota is far from enough. When you reach Gold Rank, you'll understand. The further you go, the harder it is to comprehend and upgrade skills..."

"Is that so?"

Lin Chuan naturally wouldn't care about these things.

"That's not right. How can you, kid, concoct potions? And the effects are more than just a little stronger... No wonder your turtle shell is so hard!!!"

Lin Chuan: "..."

What do you mean 'my turtle shell'?

Qin Yan recalled Lin Chuan constantly urging him for Advanced Yao Beast blood, crystal cores... as if he had guessed something.

"This... it might just be talent. I also have a bit of a knack for alchemy."

Lin Chuan couldn't explain clearly, so he could only attribute it to his talent.

"This old man understands."

Qin Yan nodded, not delving deeper. He then said, "Such a potion is also of great use to this old man. Whatever you need, just ask."

At this moment, Qin Yan no longer saw Lin Chuan as just a talented Junior, but as an equal with whom he could converse.

Of course, if this kid was disobedient, he would still get a beating.

"I hope Old Qin can take me outside the city for some training."

Lin Chuan considered for a moment and said.

It would definitely be impossible for him to go outside the city alone, but it would be different with Qin Yan escorting him. The advancement fruit still required a lot of combat experience, and relying on sparring among students wouldn't be enough even after a long time.

"No!" Qin Yan refused without thinking. "It's not very peaceful outside the city right now. New Yao Beast lairs and Secret Realms are appearing one after another. I'm afraid..."

Qin Yan didn't finish, his meaning was self-evident.

Within one or two years, a new beast tide might erupt again.