Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Ruthless Decisions
Three days!
It wasn't just a fleeting moment; it was a full three days!
Yafei's body had been exposed to Mu Chen's gaze for three whole days. It meant he had seen everything. Despite the embarrassment, Yafei understood that without Mu Chen's intervention, she wouldn't have been able to refine the Bone-Chilling Flame. His use of his emperor-level soul to suppress the flame's violent energy had been instrumental in her success.
"Yafei, now that you possess a Heavenly Flame, you must be prepared to face new dangers. A commoner is innocent, but treasuring a gem may bring calamity. The Bone-Chilling Flame may deter Dou Huang-level experts, but without a powerful Heavenly Flame-based technique, your life could still be at risk," Mu Chen warned.
"Master, are you planning to teach me such a technique?" Yafei asked with a glimmer of hope.
"Smart girl." Mu Chen smiled and gently tapped her nose. He then summoned a clone from his Dou Qi and conjured a unique flame in his hand.
The flame was unlike anything Yafei had seen before. It was black and white, its two components swirling like yin and yang fish. The mere presence of the flame caused the temperature around them to soar to a terrifying level.
"What is this?" Yafei asked, mesmerized.
"This is the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, a Heavenly Flame ranked prominently on the Heavenly Flame List," Mu Chen explained.
Working in tandem with his clone, Mu Chen began compressing the black-and-white flame into a dense, volatile sphere. Yafei watched in astonishment. She knew how dangerous Heavenly Flames were, and compressing one to this degree seemed like courting death.
"A Heavenly Flame is inherently unstable due to its violent nature. If compressed to its explosive threshold, it becomes an unparalleled weapon. Once it detonates upon contact with a target, the destruction is unimaginable," Mu Chen explained.
As he spoke, the Yin-Yang Twin Flames in his hand shrank further. His emperor-level soul allowed him to sense the flame's critical point, beyond which it would self-detonate. Turning to Yafei, he instructed, "Use your soul power to feel it."
Yafei extended her soul energy, carefully probing the compressed flame. Its extreme volatility distorted the surrounding space, creating ripples of intense heat.
"In time, you'll master this. Start small, and gradually build your control. Your body, enhanced by the Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King, and your advanced Ling Dong soul level make it entirely achievable for you," Mu Chen reassured her.
He then hurled the flame sphere towards a distant mountain peak.
Boom!
A thunderous explosion erupted as the sphere struck the mountain. A blinding black-and-white light bloomed, followed by a massive mushroom cloud. The ground trembled violently, and a shockwave swept across the area, flattening everything in its path.
Yafei stood frozen, staring in awe. The once-imposing peak had been reduced to a barren plain.
"Can I really do that too?" Yafei asked, both excited and uncertain.
"Absolutely. With your soul level and the Bone-Chilling Flame, you can achieve the same," Mu Chen affirmed.
Yafei's confidence grew, her eyes lighting up with determination.
"This self-created technique is immensely powerful but also incredibly draining on your soul. Let me teach you another technique," Mu Chen offered.
He stepped closer, lightly touching Yafei's forehead with his finger. A surge of soul energy flowed into her mind, imprinting a new technique.
"Great Fireball Technique!"
In her mind, Yafei saw detailed instructions for a new Dou Technique. Though its grade was unclear, its simplicity was appealing. By forming hand seals and guiding her Heavenly Flame or fire-element Dou Qi along a specific path, she could unleash its power.
"This technique is called the Great Fireball Technique. It's less taxing and perfect for supplementary use," Mu Chen explained. "Now that you have these techniques, you're equipped to protect yourself. Let's move on to the next matter."
"Next matter?" Yafei asked curiously.
"Yes. You've worked hard recently, and now I have a new task for you. Sell the Rejuvenation Powder and Windwalk Elixir to the Oba family. Price the Rejuvenation Powder at ten gold coins and the Windwalk Elixir at thirty," Mu Chen instructed.
"But Master, the Windwalk Elixir is a Grade-3 pill that boosts movement speed. Pricing it at only thirty gold coins is practically giving it away!" Yafei protested.
"I know," Mu Chen said with a knowing smile.
"If the Oba family possesses Rejuvenation Powder, they'll be able to compete with the Xiao and Jia Lie families. And with the Windwalk Elixir, they'll dominate the market entirely, reshaping the landscape of Wu Tan City's marketplaces. Are you planning to suppress the Xiao and Jia Lie families, Master?" Yafei asked.
"Exactly. You're quite perceptive. For now, only provide the Oba family with 200 Windwalk Elixirs. Wait for further instructions before continuing the supply," Mu Chen confirmed.
"Understood, Master," Yafei replied. She couldn't help but marvel at Mu Chen's intricate schemes. He had supported the Jia Lie family to disrupt the marketplace, then aided the Xiao family to counterbalance them. Now he was empowering the Oba family to become the dominant force.
"Let's head back," Mu Chen said, stepping onto his Chaos Sword and extending a hand to Yafei.
Yafei smiled sweetly and joined him, standing behind him on the flying sword.
As she gazed at Mu Chen's back, her thoughts wandered.
He saw my body… for three whole days.
Her heart raced as the memory replayed in her mind.
But Master isn't much older than me.
A bold and rebellious thought crept into her mind, one she quickly dismissed with a shake of her head.
What am I thinking? He's my master! I can't have such improper thoughts!
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