Ya Fei walked gracefully closer, her soft waist swaying like a willow, twisting in a way that made one fear it might snap at any moment.
Noticing the iron figure beside Xiao Yan, Ya Fei asked curiously, "What is this thing?"
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, "Force out a drop of blood containing a bit of your soul印记, and place it on its forehead. Then you'll know."
Although Ya Fei didn't fully understand, she complied.
Her slender, jade-like hand slowly extended, and with a sudden exertion, a drop of blood containing a bit of her soul印记 floated out and accurately landed on the puppet's forehead.
The blood slowly seeped in, eventually forming a dark red spot the size of a thumb.
As the blood entered the puppet's brain without hindrance and left an indelible mark, a faint semblance of vitality slowly appeared in the puppet's previously empty black eyes.
The puppet twisted its still somewhat stiff neck, turned its head to look at Ya Fei, knelt on one knee, and slowly lowered its head towards her.
A glint of light flashed in Ya Fei's eyes. She could distinctly feel her soul splitting into two parts—one controlling her own body and the other controlling the puppet before her.
The puppet in front of her would obey any command she gave.
"A Dou Wang level puppet?" Ya Fei looked at Xiao Yan in shock.
The head of the Miter family was only at the Dou Wang level; most of the top ten powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire were also at the Dou Wang level.
The value of this puppet was truly beyond measure.
Xiao Yan raised his hand, "This time I arrived in time, but next time might be different. With this puppet in your hands, you'll be safer."
"Do you know about the Soul Palace?" Ya Fei was no fool and could sense the caution in Xiao Yan's words. "Is the Soul Palace really that powerful?"
Ya Fei paused, pondering, "Even a Dou Wang level powerhouse can't be absolutely confident..."
"After all this work, I'm starving. What have you prepared to eat?" Xiao Yan smiled, not elaborating on the Soul Palace, and walked into the house.
With a light tap on her storage ring, Ya Fei put away the puppet and quickly followed Xiao Yan.
"Have something to eat first. I need to take a bath; we can talk later."
Ya Fei gave Xiao Yan a charming glance, slowly removed her cheongsam, kicked off her high heels, and walked barefoot towards the bathroom.
What a temptress! Watching Ya Fei's alluring figure, Xiao Yan felt a surge of heat.
But he was truly hungry, and his gaze soon shifted to the food on the table, which he devoured ravenously.
After the meal, Xiao Yan sipped some tea and began to ponder the matter of puppet crafting.
Using only natural materials to craft a puppet's body, the resources available in the Jia Ma Empire region could only achieve a Dou Wang level at best.
To craft a higher-level puppet, the simplest solution would be to use the corpse of a Dou Zong level powerhouse.
Having accumulated much experience in puppet crafting, Xiao Yan thought for a moment and formulated a clear plan.
After a while...
[You deduced using the intermediate puppet crafting technique, you had an epiphany, and you comprehended the advanced puppet crafting technique.]
[The advanced puppet crafting technique uses the corpse of a Dou Zong level powerhouse or higher, combined with a soul body, magic core, and other materials to create a powerful puppet.]
Xiao Yan's lips curled into a slight smile. Even the most basic advanced puppet could possess the strength of a Dou Zong level.
A Dou Zong level strength would be quite useful even upon initial entry into the Central Plains.
However, the materials were hard to come by. After reaching the Chu Yun Empire, not only would he need to gather resources diligently, but he would also need to use his wits.
"What are you daydreaming about? One moment you're frowning, the next you're grinning foolishly."
Xiao Yan looked up at the captivating laughter.
On the nearby couch, Ya Fei, fresh from her bath, lay sideways dressed in a sheer gauze.
Her cloud-like hair was loosely tied, and her black tresses cascaded down. She wore a purple-black bustier on top and a high-slit black skirt that revealed her long, jade-like legs.
Her jade feet were crystal clear, like the finest jade, each toe delicate and slender.
Xiao Yan's heart stirred. The Fallen Heart Flame within the different fires could temper fighting spirit as a heart flame, and it also contained a certain evil fire that could stir desires.
As the saying goes, desire can consume one. If he could use Ya Fei's temptress-like assistance, perhaps he could create another different fire...
Thinking this, Xiao Yan stood up and walked over.
Ya Fei sat up straight, crossing her legs, her jade-like hand propping her chin. With a flick, a red light landed in front of Xiao Yan.
With a "boom," Xiao Yan's surroundings suddenly burst into flames, forming a massive circular wall of fire, the intense heat making the air waver.
With a slight curve of his lips, Xiao Yan walked straight through the wall of fire.
"Such illusions are enough to trap ordinary people in a sea of fire, but for me, they're far from sufficient."
Sitting beside Ya Fei, Xiao Yan gently embraced her soft waist.
"I really don't know how you cultivate," Ya Fei pursed her lips, her fragrant shoulders shaking slightly, feeling quite frustrated.
She had thought that by practicing the miraculous "Saint Demon Soul Burning Technique," she could somewhat catch up to Xiao Yan.
But the gap between them remained as vast as ever.
In fact, the "Saint Demon Soul Burning Technique" was actually created by Xiao Yan, not something from his teacher's collection as Ya Fei had thought.
Although Xiao Yan was somewhat distracted by simultaneously cultivating fighting spirit, body refining, and soul power, his exceptional soul资质 and early start in cultivation were not something Ya Fei could easily match.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, "In the past, I've always guided your cultivation. Today, I need you to assist me in my cultivation."
"Me?" Ya Fei pointed at herself, "I was taught by you. How can I assist you?"
Xiao Yan leaned close to Ya Fei's ear and whispered.
Ya Fei's face grew redder as she listened, "You're not fooling me, are you? There's no such way to cultivate!"
"Why would I lie to you? If you won't help, I'll just proceed directly." Xiao Yan reached out and grabbed a handful.
"Don't, this is new. You're always so rough; don't tear it." Ya Fei slapped away his mischievous hand and gracefully stood up.
Her slender, white finger gently tapped Xiao Yan's high nose bridge, and she smiled enchantingly, "I'll trust you this once."
Xiao Yan nodded, his dark eyes widening slightly as he focused on Ya Fei.
Stepping back a few paces, Ya Fei's curvaceous figure began to dance. Her eyes were dreamy, each turn filled with seductive charm.
Her dance steps were light, like a seasoned temptress, making one feel as if they were in a world full of By temptation
(End of Chapter)
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