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989. Post-war events
After obtaining Zi Yan's consent, Xiao Yan also put the Western Dragon King's body, demon core, and remnant soul into his storage ring.
His one-star battle puppet had been severely injured and was unrecognizable after trying to stop the Western Dragon King; it was most likely completely destroyed. Now that he had this body, the power of the battle puppet he refined would definitely be qualitatively enhanced!
Unfortunately, in the previous battles, Xiao Yan could only choose to brutally defeat his opponents, and his physical body could not be preserved; otherwise, he would have gained even more. The Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, a type of magical beast, is excellent material for making combat puppets.
After confirming that Zi Yan was alright, Xiao Yan immediately went to find someone. Two figures rose from the ruins of the Dragon Palace.
It was Wei Jiangyuan and Lei Jingxiao who were extremely close to the explosion site and lacked powerful protection, especially Wei Jiangyuan, who was only at the Dou Zun level. If no one had protected him, he could have easily perished in the fire lotus explosion.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan was well prepared. He personally took action, and with the help of the Void Devouring Flame and the battle puppet that was already at the one-star Dou Sheng level, the two of them were not affected much in the end.
Of course, being covered in dust, with tattered clothes, and looking utterly disheveled was inevitable.
The first thing Wei Jiangyuan did upon getting up was to check his upper body. Seeing that his shimmering armor was still on him and hadn't been damaged by the explosion, he was relieved. Then, looking at Xiao Yan who had rushed over, he immediately began to mentally prepare his complaints.
"Old Xiao, I'm begging you, brother. Next time you release that fire lotus, make sure you throw it further away from me! You almost killed me. I'm still young, and I haven't even had a chance to enjoy the good life yet."
Upon hearing this, Lei Jingxiao snorted coldly: "Hmph, you've been using me as a meat shield, how could I possibly get hurt?"
"Hey Lei, we've been through thick and thin together, now we should both condemn Lao Xiao, can you put in a good word for me?"
Xiao Yan ignored their teasing and asked with genuine concern, "How are you? Are you hurt anywhere? I'll start refining medicine immediately if you need it!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's serious expression, Wei Jiangyuan waved his hand dismissively and said, "Hey, we were just joking, we won't die!"
Then Wei Jiangyuan glanced in the direction of the battlefield and looked at Donglong Island now. After a great battle, it was very different from the magnificent and prosperous scene it had been a few days ago.
Seeing this scene, he couldn't relax either, and his tone became slightly somber: "It seems the Ancient Dragon of the Void might need us more!"
Xiao Yan nodded in agreement and then said, "Let Zi Yan do a survey first to see what they need. If you're in good condition now, we can refine a batch of pills together. They need them right now."
Donglong Island suffered heavy losses, and given that the monster race is essentially unable to produce alchemists, the only option for obtaining pills is to trade with humans.
This situation is common knowledge, so even the top powers of magical beasts still suffer significant losses when trading pills with humans. They certainly have pills in their current reserves, but the quantity is definitely not large.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan are both here now. With their alchemy skills, saving some of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan members who are not in mortal danger is naturally not a problem. The battle itself is thrilling, but the cleanup work is always tedious and disgusting.
Beyond simply rescuing the wounded, the fall of West Dragon Island had also impressed some of its inhabitants, who were now willing to submit to East Dragon Island. Whether these people could be utilized and how to deal with them were all troublesome matters.
Fortunately, as guests, they were still treated with the courtesy they deserved. Apart from some much-needed elixirs, the dragons didn't really keep them busy.
It took three or four days for Donglong Island to mostly tidy up the chaos following the battle. However, this only covered the resettlement of the clansmen. The reconstruction of Donglong Island's buildings and the deaths of the strong during the battle were painful issues they had to face in the short term.
Fortunately, these dragon clansmen did not succumb to despair during this time; instead, they always held onto hope. Despite the many powerful figures who had fallen and died in internal strife, they now had a true leader, the Ancient Dragon Clan Emperor of the Void—Zi Yan, who had obtained the Dragon Emperor's Origin Fruit!
As a human, Xiao Yan couldn't understand it, but every member of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan actually yearned for racial unity.
Their bloodline is the strongest among magical beasts, capable of suppressing top-tier magical beasts like the Heavenly Phoenix and the Ancient Heavenly Serpent. However, due to internal strife within their clan, they are now unable to truly grow powerful. It's not that the Ancient Void Dragons are unwilling to roam the continent; it's simply that the Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Clan have always been absolute enemies. With the Heavenly Phoenix Clan powerful, the Ancient Void Dragon Clan can only hide and wait for an opportunity.
Zi Yan's emergence is the source of hope for those who are truly loyal to the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void.
While cleaning up the mess, Xiao Yan briefly sent the information from the scene back to the Starfall Pavilion. After all, although Little Fairy Doctor had agreed to his coming here alone, she was extremely worried about him. The risk of venturing into the Dragon Clan alone was extremely high. Xiao Yan told a white lie, making Little Fairy Doctor believe that Yan Jin would intervene if necessary, which ultimately led her to agree.
However, looking back now, Xiao Yan also feels somewhat insecure. Little Fairy Doctor's ability to control things is far superior to Xiao Yan's, so it's hard to say whether he really fooled her.
Subsequently, Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan worked together to refine a batch of pills tailored to the situation of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan. To expedite the process, the grade wasn't particularly high. However, these were all extremely useful pills, capable of restoring most of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan's strength in the shortest possible time, which was exactly what they needed most right now.
During the process of refining the elixir, Wei Jiangyuan was utterly astonished by Xiao Yan's performance.
He originally thought that even though Xiao Yan had surpassed him in alchemy overall, it was still within a manageable range. He believed that he still had a good chance of catching up with Xiao Yan.
Whether it's fighting spirit or alchemy, it becomes increasingly difficult to improve as one progresses, but this age-old rule seems to have broken down for Xiao Yan.
The situation is completely different now. Xiao Yan's alchemy skills have shed all their naivety, and he has reached an unbelievable level of proficiency in handling those complex herbs.