Chapter 378: Peak Fighting Saint?

In Tang Huoer's opinion, being able to call each other by their names directly means that the relationship between the two has become closer. It is no longer the kind of polite respect and being respected, but more like the natural getting along between friends.

Tang Huoer secretly rejoiced in her heart. She felt that Xiao Ling's initiative to change the name was, to some extent, an acceptance and recognition of her. This subtle sense of closeness made her feel happy, as if the distance between the two had shortened a little.

"Huoer, you came so early, is there something?" Xiao Ling asked curiously, revealing a bit of interest in his eyes.

Tang Huoer smiled slightly, and that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright. "My father asked me to accompany you to the treasure house of Fenyan Valley to pick some treasures as an extra reward for your help in refining the Fire Bodhi Pill before."

Xiao Ling nodded gently, feeling a little puzzled by Tang Huoer's sudden visit. Logically, she should be busy taking the Fire Bodhi Pill and concentrating on recovering from her injuries. Why did she have time to come out to receive herself? This Tang Zhen's appreciation of herself seemed to be a little beyond expectations.

However, Xiao Ling did not delve into it, but simply nodded and responded: "Then I'll trouble you, Huo'er."

"Not at all, I'm free today." Tang Huo'er smiled brightly and answered in a relaxed tone.

Then, she gracefully made a gesture of invitation and walked in front to lead the way for Xiao Ling. Xiao Ling turned back and signaled to Qinglin, then took the little mink and followed Tang Huo'er's steps out.

The little mink curled up comfortably in Xiao Ling's arms, looking lazy. Xiao Ling brought the little mink this time just to help it grow its eyes. With the little mink's broad knowledge, it might be able to find some treasures that even Xiao Ling might overlook.

Xiao Ling and Tang Huo'er strolled and chatted, their steps were light, and a few laughs came from time to time. The scenery along the way was pleasant, and both of them seemed to be in a good mood, enjoying this rare relaxing time.

The two walked and chatted, passing through the winding corridors of the Burning Flame Valley, and gradually entered the core area of ​​the valley.

The buildings here are more ancient, and every brick and tile seems to have the traces of time, revealing a vicissitudes and solemn atmosphere.

When the disciples around saw Tang Huoer, they would salute respectfully, and their eyes were full of curiosity and respect for Xiao Ling.

Finally, they came to the location of the treasure house. The treasure house is located on an isolated hill. The whole building is made of fine steel rock, and the surface is inlaid with dense defensive array runes, flashing a faint light.

The door of the storehouse is made of a huge piece of red copper, and it is engraved with ferocious dragon beasts, giving people a strong visual impact.

"This is the treasure house of our Burning Flame Valley, most of the treasures are collected here." There was a hint of pride in Tang Huoer's voice.

Xiao Ling looked up at this towering building, feeling the ancient atmosphere it exuded, and couldn't help being shocked in his heart.

The square in front of the treasure house is wide and flat, and two huge stone lions majestically guard the door, as if warning all those with bad intentions.

As expected of a force inherited from a peak Dou Sheng, although it is no longer as glorious as it was in its peak period, the buildings here are still magnificent. Each one is like a guardian who has experienced vicissitudes of life, quietly telling the glory of the past.

Moreover, the restrictions placed everywhere also seem quite profound. Even Xiao Ling, who has now broken through Dou Zun, vaguely feels a sense of oppression, as if reminding him of the serious consequences of forcibly breaking in.

Xiao Ling can sense that in the space around this treasure house, there is a mysterious and mysterious atmosphere.

It seems that the treasure house is right in front of us, but the real distance is hard to estimate. This must be a certain method used by the former peak strongman.

If there is no correct way to enter, even if Xiao Ling knows the location of the treasure house, whether he can really step into this space is still a huge unknown.

Xiao Ling was still wondering before, why can't he feel the breath of a strong man around? After all, even the place where the fighting skills were stored before was guarded by three masters. It stands to reason that such an important treasure house cannot be left unattended.

Now it seems that the various restrictions of this treasure house are too powerful, and there is no need to send people to guard it. If someone can really break these restrictions, the guards probably can't stop them.

"Tsk tsk, these restrictions are really mysterious. It seems that the person who set them must be a peerless master. However, the power of these restrictions is not as strong as before, and it may not even be one-tenth of the original. However, it is more than enough to trap a few people who are less than half-saint level for a period of time."

The little mink has a wide range of knowledge and can see through the current status of these restrictions at a glance. Its eyes scanned the surroundings, and it seemed to be able to see deeper secrets through the appearance.

In the Tianyao Marten clan, there are many strong people, and the little mink's father is one of the top strong people who has reached the reincarnation realm. For various powerful restrictions, the little mink has seen a lot since he was a child.

However, although the restrictions in front of him are complicated, the little mink always feels that some of the arrangements are a bit rough. He thought to himself that if he had set up these restrictions, even after such a long time, at least 70% to 80% of their power would be retained.

Tang Huoer was standing aside. When he heard Xiao Diao's words, he turned his head in surprise and his eyes fell on Xiao Diao standing on Xiao Ling's shoulder.

"Hey, this little guy can actually talk, is he already a high-level magic beast?" A trace of curiosity flashed in her eyes, "But the aura on his body is so weak, is it because he has extraordinary blood, so he has opened his spiritual intelligence early?"

Tang Huoer stared at Xiao Diao and whispered to herself with doubts.

Tang Huoer actually noticed this black little mouse a long time ago, and she found that Xiao Ling seemed to value it very much and took it with him wherever he went.

At first, she thought it was just an ordinary pet around Xiao Ling. After all, if you look closely at this mouse-like magic beast, the appearance is still very beautiful, and it also has a sense of nobility.

But now, finding that this little mouse can not only talk, but also see through the restrictions here at a glance, Tang Huoer can't help but murmur in her heart. In her opinion now, the origin of this mouse is definitely not simple. Maybe it is a kind of magic beast with some special abilities like the psychic white fox.

Although Tang Huoer's whisper was light, Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao next to him still heard it clearly.

Before Xiao Ling could say anything, the little mink stood on his shoulder, and immediately, as if its tail had been stepped on, its fur stood up, and it looked angry.

"Listen, Master Diao, I am a noble Heavenly Demon Marten. How can you be so short-sighted that you compare me with those trash rats? If it weren't for the fact that you are Xiao Ling's friend, Master Diao would have let you see how powerful I am."

The little mink stood on Xiao Ling's shoulder, with one of its little claws pointing directly at Tang Huo'er, so angry that even its purple and black fur seemed to be flashing with anger.

As Heavenly Demon Marten, the pride in their bones is innate. Being mistaken for a rat is a great humiliation for it. The anger seems to be about to burst out of its small body at any time.

Tang Huo'er was slightly stunned when she heard what the little mink said. She didn't expect that her whispering was actually caught by the little mink, and she didn't expect that this little guy who called himself "Heavenly Demon Marten" would react so violently.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I may have made you uncomfortable with what I said just now." Tang Huoer said with an apologetic smile.

Xiao Ling patted Xiao Diao's head gently and said to Tang Huoer: "Don't mind it. This guy just has a bad temper. You didn't mean to do it. Don't take it to heart."

Xiao Diao saw that Tang Huoer apologized, and didn't continue to get angry. He just glanced at Tang Huoer, and his eyes seemed to say: "Forget it this time, don't recognize me again next time."

Although he was still a little angry, he had eased a lot.

Tang Huoer didn't waste any more words with Xiao Diao. She walked straight to the door of the treasure house. She casually took out a red token from her sleeve, and with a slight shake of her wrist, the token burst into a bright red light.

This beam of light accurately hit the imperceptible mechanism on the copper door. With a crisp "click", the heavy door slowly opened, and a dark passage appeared in front of them.

Xiao Ling followed Tang Huoer closely, and the two of them stepped into the treasure house together. The storehouse was dim, but as soon as they entered, rows of night pearls automatically lit up, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.

Xiao Ling's eyes were instantly attracted by the scene in front of him. He saw that the interior of the treasure house was like a huge maze, with all kinds of treasures placed on the layers of shelves, each of which exuded a heart-warming light.

"The things here are all treasures collected by the masters and elders of the Burning Flame Valley of all generations, and each one is extremely valuable." Tang Huoer's voice echoed gently in the storehouse, "Xiao Ling, you don't have to be restrained, just take whatever you like."

After hearing this, Xiao Ling nodded, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he responded softly: "Well, I understand."

Although Tang Huoer generously said that Xiao Ling could pick whatever he wanted, they both knew in their hearts that Xiao Ling would not really have no scruples. He would pick a few treasures that he liked, but he would be restrained. If he took too many, it would inevitably make both parties feel embarrassed.

Besides, most of the things piled up in the treasure house are things that are not usually used, but are quite collectible. Those truly practical treasures have been picked up by the people of Fenyan Valley. Even those things that may be very useful to others are just so-so to Xiao Ling.

Anyway, Xiao Ling came here mainly to broaden his horizons. If he could accidentally discover any treasures, that would be the best. If he didn't come across them, it didn't matter. He could just pick a few good medicinal herbs or take some materials for refining tools. That would be enough for him.

Immediately, Tang Huoer led Xiao Ling along the winding passage to the depths of the treasure house. Her steps were light, as if she knew everything here.

"These outside are basically some common treasures." Tang Huoer said as she walked, with a hint of casual ease in her tone, "It may not be a big deal for you now. The further you go in, the higher the value of the things."

Xiao Ling followed behind, his eyes sweeping across the shelves on both sides. He saw all kinds of rare treasures, including gems that glowed, antiques of various shapes, and scrolls that looked ancient.

If these treasures were placed outside, people would definitely flock to them, but for the knowledgeable Xiao Ling, they only made him nod slightly and did not stop.

They continued walking inside, and the interior space of the treasure house was much larger than they imagined, as if there was no end. As they go deeper, the types of treasures become more and more abundant, and some even emit energy fluctuations that affect the surrounding environment.

"Xiao Ling, that baby is not simple, we must take it away!" Xiao Miao's voice sounded eagerly in Xiao Ling's ears, and its excitement almost overflowed its voice.

Since the sound was transmitted directly to Xiao Ling's ears, no one else could detect it, so Tang Huo'er was still observing the other treasures intently.

These words made Xiao Ling's eyes instantly pull away from the dazzling array of treasures in the treasure house, and then he followed Xiao Diao's guidance. A searching light flashed in his eyes, and an uncontrollable curiosity and expectation surged in his heart.

He thought to himself that something that could make Xiao Diao so excited must be something extraordinary. Maybe this time I can really find an unexpected treasure in this treasure house, and find a big leak.

In the sight of Xiao Ling and Xiao Diao, a large number of black stones appeared. From the appearance, these stones looked like ordinary black stones, with a rough surface and full of irregular textures. It looks unremarkable. But when Xiao Ling looked carefully, he could feel that there was a blazing fire energy in it.

On the side, Tang Huo'er noticed that Xiao Ling's eyes fell on the pile of inconspicuous stones, so she walked to him, pointed at the stones and explained: "These stones are called dark flame black stones. Most of them are hidden deep underground. In the underground river of lava. When the magma in the underground river of lava flows through some special black rock layers, those rocks will be slowly eroded and assimilated under the long-term action of extremely high temperatures and fire attributes. Moreover, the darkness here. The intertwining power of attributes and fire attributes eventually turned these rocks into the dark flame black stones we see now.”

"Because our Burning Flame Valley station is built on the Burning Fire Mountain Range, we in the Burning Flame Valley have collected a lot of such materials since the seniors of the Burning Flame Valley decided to take root here a long time ago."

"Over the years, we have accumulated bit by bit, and the inventory has become more and more abundant. We usually use these stones to forge defensive equipment. Mixed with some other materials, we can refine them into pieces that can withstand even the attacks of Douzong strongmen. These are very good defensive tools. Xiao Ling, are you interested in these materials?

After hearing this, Xiao Ling's eyes flashed with interest. He chuckled and said, "Well, I am indeed a little interested in these stones. Our Fengxian Pavilion master also has a lot of research on weapon refining. I want to take some back. Let him help refine a pair of defensive equipment."

As Xiao Ling spoke, he waved his hand, and his soul power spread out. Seven or eight pieces of dark flame black stone the size of a human head floated lightly in front of him and fell into his palm. With a flick of his hand, these stones disappeared into the air and were taken into his ancestral stone space.

Xiao Diao had muttered before, saying that those dark flame black stones were unusual and must be good things. When Xiao Ling carefully investigated, he also felt something strange, but he couldn't figure out what it was. So, he said hello to the spirit of the ancestral stones and asked him to help him find out what these stones had to offer.

"Xiao Ling, I can see that you are very interested in these dark flame black stones, so go get more of them. We have a lot of them in the Burning Flame Valley." Tang Huoer smiled brightly, his eyes were crooked, and he looked clearly eager to do so. Xiao Ling can get more.

"In addition, there are weapons and armors made of dark flame black stone in our valley. Each piece is carefully crafted. If you are interested in them, I am always happy to take you to see them."

"These are enough for me, enough for me to refine a good piece of defensive equipment. Taking too much will be a waste." Xiao Ling waved his hand and said in a casual tone, "As for the finished weapons, I won't join in the fun. . I still prefer to make it myself according to my own ideas, it feels more appropriate.”

"Okay, I won't go on. Let's go to the medicinal material warehouse and have a look. After all, you alchemists always have a special preference for medicinal materials. You might be able to find a treasure that makes your heart beat."

Tang Huo'er noticed that Xiao Ling's expression was not enthusiastic, so he stopped dwelling on the topic and turned around to lead him towards the medicinal material storage area.

Xiao Ling nodded lightly, said nothing, and just followed Tang Huo'er silently.

"A Diao is right. These pieces of Dark Flame Black Stone are indeed unusual. If you look at these pieces carefully, they seem to have some blood of a peerless strong man in them, which is perfectly combined with the attributes of the Dark Flame Black Stone, making these pieces The quality of the stone has made a qualitative leap, especially its affinity for flames, which has been improved countless times."

"Although there is almost no difference in appearance, and it is not easy to detect the changes, if you use them to refine weapons, they will definitely be the best materials that are hard to find in the world."

At this moment, the voice of the Ancestral Stone Spirit Rock echoed in Xiao Ling's mind, revealing a corner of the mystery of these dark flame black stones for him, allowing him to understand why these stones were so different.

Xiao Ling's heart was shaken by the words of the Ancestral Stone Spirit, and joy suddenly arose. After mentioning this, he quickly guessed the identity of the peerless powerful man after a little thought.

If the guess is correct, this person is probably the legendary peak fighting saint ancestor of Fenyan Valley. I don't know why his blood was spilled here.

The opponent who could injure and bleed such a top figure must be extremely powerful. In all likelihood, the opponent is the Soul Clan leader, Emperor Hun Tian. (End of this chapter)