408: The strange fire is about to be killed by the cow.

Old Potato looked at Yan Xiao, filled with emotion.

He once thought that as a Player, possessing various privileges, he would be able to catch up to Yan Xiao, or even surpass him.

When subduing the Exotic Flame in the Great Desert, Old Potato even imagined that the next time he met Yan Xiao, he would pretend to be an experienced person and discuss the Exotic Flame with him.

He even imagined that his Cultivation would be ahead, allowing him to help Yan Xiao.

However, when he truly met Yan Xiao, Old Potato was left with only a wave of emotion.

This damn cultivation speed is truly inhuman.

Logically speaking, the Natives' cultivation speed should be measured in years, often decades.

Especially when stuck in a Realm, it is possible to make no progress for hundreds of years.

But Yan Xiao was different.

This kid didn't have any Special Physique, yet he inexplicably shot upward, cultivating at a speed that even the Players found terrifying.

"You also subdued an Exotic Flame."

Yan Xiao smiled and looked at Old Potato.

Old Potato laughed, "Thanks to the Insights you left behind."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, then found a village, located a tavern, ordered some Beast Meat and strong liquor, and began drinking and chatting happily.

Old Potato put down his wine bowl and said:

"Yan Xiao, your journey west has caused quite a stir over the years, but I wonder if you still remember the old matters in Great Jiang?"

Yan Xiao nodded and said:

"Of course I remember, it is unforgettable for life."

Old Potato hesitated for a moment, then still spoke:

"Do you still remember Murong Shusu?"

Yan Xiao smiled, "How could I forget? I once had a Three-Year Agreement with her."

Old Potato heard the implied meaning and quickly said:

"Then do you know that Murong Shusu was actually a Player who underwent Soul Transmigration? She wasn't the original Murong Shusu?"

Yan Xiao was silent for a moment, then said, "I truly did not know about this matter."

Old Potato then informed him about Murong Shusu's Soul Transmigration, and also told him that Murong Shusu had already Self-Destructed Cultivation to apologize.

Yan Xiao remained silent for a long time, letting out a long sigh:

"Time has passed and things have changed. The Yan Family is gone, the Murong Family is gone, and even the Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty is gone.

"I am no longer the Yan Xiao I once was; the Youthful Spirit is finally gone. Everything back then was merely youthful arrogance.

"If I could do it again, the Yan Family and the Murong Family should have had a better ending."

A sound of desolation.

Old Potato felt that in this atmosphere, it might not be ideal if he continued talking about Yan Wu and Ginger Ore Sword.

But he couldn't find another occasion to speak of it.

He had no choice but to pour himself another large pot of liquor, and then forcefully pretended to be drunk as he spoke:

"Yan Xiao, do you still remember Yan Wu? And the other members of the Yan Family? They are actually... still somewhat... alive..."

Yan Xiao chuckled, "Were they possessed by players via Soul Transmigration?"

Old Potato bit the bullet and said:

"Although it was Soul Transmigration, they inherited the memories and the identity, so they can be considered the same person. After all, we Players are unique."

Yan Xiao shook his head and said, "I will not see her. There is no longer a Yan Family in this world."

Old Potato sighed, and then said:

"In addition, there is another Player, named Ginger Ore Sword, he..."

Yan Xiao finished listening, his brow furrowed.

He and the Great Jiang Imperial Dynasty were mortal enemies; the Yan Family was destroyed precisely because of the Great Jiang Empress back then.

However, this Great Jiang Crown Prince was actually possessed by a Player via Soul Transmigration, which is equivalent to Possession. He can no longer be called a Great Jiang person.

Yan Xiao still shook his head and said, "Although he is now a Player, I ultimately cannot let go of the past in my heart. Let him search for the Great Jiang Treasure Vault himself; he should not come looking for me."

Yan Xiao drank another pot of wine and said, "I wonder how Crimson Purple Fellow Daoist is doing recently?"

Old Potato was startled, and gave a wry smile: "It's not very good..."

He then recounted the destruction of the Purple Qi Sect, Crimson Purple's death, her subsequent Treasure Seizure, and her gradual fading into obscurity among the masses.

Yan Xiao drank another pot of wine and said:

"I heard before that you Players are special, and I've heard many rumors recently.

"You Players cannot be judged by common sense. You transcend the boundaries of life and death, you transcend Moral Ethics, and even grudges aren't so clear-cut... I truly don't know how I should interact with you."

Yan Xiao paused, and took out several Jade Bottles from his storage ring.

"These are Medicinal Pills I refined. They are helpful for Cultivation. Please hand them over to Crimson Purple and the others from the Purple Qi Sect."

After speaking, Yan Xiao took out another Jade Bottle and handed it to Old Potato: "This is a portion for you."

Then he thought for a moment and directly took out a storage ring: "I managed things quite a bit in the Great Desert previously. Although I left directly, I always think of them. Please distribute the contents of this storage ring for me."

Old Potato nodded and accepted it, secretly checking the Medicinal Pills he received.

He saw dozens of Fifth-Grade Medicinal Pills inside, and surprisingly, there was even one Fourth-Grade Medicinal Pill. The pill fragrance was overwhelming, leaving him speechless.

Yan Xiao also provided the names and effects of the Medicinal Pills; they were indeed excellent treasures for Cultivation and Breakthrough.

Old Potato repeatedly thanked him, and then distributed the items through the Transaction System.

The two continued drinking. When night deepened, they left the tavern and flew north, arriving at a mountain range.

This place was desolate and uninhabited, yet the Spiritual Energy was richer than in the Immortal Dynasty Four Kingdoms, and Breathing Exercises were extremely smooth.

Old Potato performed several extra rounds of Breathing Exercises for a moment. The pill fragrance he had inhaled earlier circulated within his body, and his Cultivation made visible progress.

Suddenly, he felt a burst of heat within his body. His previous injuries were aggravated by the Cultivation progress, turning a hidden danger into an active threat, causing him to fall down on the spot and spit out a mouthful of Fresh Blood.

Immediately, scorching Flames erupted from Old Potato's body, his mind slightly losing control, and the Exotic Flame uncontrollably spilled outward.

Yan Xiao quickly flew over and said, "Old Potato, quickly suppress the Exotic Flame!"

Old Potato's heart trembled, and he suddenly had a bad premonition. For no reason, he felt that the Exotic Flame was probably going to be seized by Yan Xiao.

But how could that be? How could there be such a coincidence?

He fully circulated his Cultivation Technique, guarded his mind, and tried to suppress the Exotic Flame.

But he had not cultivated the Blazing Art, so his method for suppressing the Exotic Flame was not sophisticated.

Before this, he had been besieged by many Fifth-Grade Experts, and his injuries were severe.

At this moment, due to a momentary lapse in caution, the Spiritual Power in his body surged wildly, and the Exotic Flame leaked out, making it impossible to suppress.

Scorching high temperatures began to sweep through; the grass and trees on the mountain range were ignited, instantly turning into ash.

Old Potato's Exotic Flame spread out in a vine-like manner, immediately blooming into beautiful crimson flowers, which were lovely but full of threat.

Yan Xiao saw Old Potato's appearance and quickly said, "Old Potato, I'll help you!"

Hearing this, Old Potato couldn't help but tremble all over, looking at Yan Xiao with a wry smile.

He really wanted to say, "Don't come over," but he also knew that he had to rely on Yan Xiao's help right now.

There was nothing else he could do, so he could only nod in agreement.

Thus, Yan Xiao rushed into the Exotic Flame, his body surrounded by dual blue and green Flames, completely fearless.

He began circulating the Blazing Art to regulate the Exotic Flame.

Whether the Blazing Art was too powerful, or if the two Exotic Flames formed a Combined Force, Old Potato's Exotic Flame continuously surged toward Yan Xiao, seemingly about to change ownership.

Old Potato felt like crying but had no tears.