I asked you to go down the mountain and get married, not to shock the world!

Zhao Hu was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

"Great! With this protective gear, I'll be more confident next time I go on a mission!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but compare the breastplate to his body, and the smile on his face could not be hidden.

Luo Yang looked at the two men's satisfied expressions and said with a smile, "The Sect Master specifically asked for this reward. He said that your mission was dangerous and you deserve more compensation."

"Especially you, Junior Brother Ziang. You were able to use the phantom flame to escape from the Queshan tribe's encirclement, and you even thought of bringing back the Spirit Phoenix Bird. Your adaptability and foresight are worthy of this reward."

The disciple on duty added, "The contribution points of the two brothers have been recorded in the sect's jade card. You can go to the exchange office to exchange for the supplies you need at any time."

"Also, the sect's Spirit Beast Garden has sent someone to pick up the Spirit Phoenix Bird. If the Spirit Phoenix Bird successfully reproduces, you two, as the captors, will have priority in claiming the relevant spiritual materials."

Zhao Hu was overjoyed when he heard this. "That's great! If the Spirit Bird can hatch a few more, maybe I can even taste some of its flesh in the future!"

Mingchuan looked at him helplessly, but did not refute.

The spiritual energy of the phoenix bird is indeed rare. If it can be obtained for a long time, it will be of great benefit to cultivation.

When the three of them left the Reward Hall, Zhao Hu was still enthusiastically discussing the use of protective gear with Luo Yang.

Mingchuan put the Ice Soul Jade into his storage bag and gently stroked the newly added contribution value on the jade token with his fingertips.

Eight hundred contribution points plus his previous accumulation were enough for him to exchange for other auxiliary materials needed to refine the Soul Tempering Pill.

He looked up into the depths of the sect, thinking silently in his heart.

With the Tempering Golden Elixir, Ice Soul Jade and Cold Marrow Crystal, not only can his own Golden Elixir be stabilized faster, but the magic dragon's marrow cleansing and demon removal can also be more confident. The gains from this mission are far richer than expected.

The two of them put away the reward and then followed Luo Yang to the main hall.

The main hall was filled with the lingering scent of sandalwood. Su Hongzhen sat at the head of the table. Seeing the three people come in, he stood up with a smile and said, "Zi'ang, Zhao Hu, I've heard about your mission this time. You've worked hard!"

His eyes fell on Mingchuan. "You've brought me so many surprises. This time, you must have been the one giving me the idea, right?"

Mingchuan bowed and said, "Master, thank you for your praise. Without Senior Brother Zhao's cooperation, I would not have been able to accomplish this."

Su Hongzhen laughed and took out a piece of cold marrow crystal that Mingchuan had handed over from his storage ring.

"The Bone-Eroding Ice Flame you wield has a special connection to cold spiritual energy. The pure cold yin energy contained within this Cold Marrow Crystal may be able to help you refine the Ice Flame, increasing its power to a higher level."

"This is an extra reward I give you, please keep it."

Mingchuan was delighted. He had been thinking about how to use the cold marrow crystal in the storage bracelet, and now he got another one!

He quickly accepted the Cold Marrow Crystal and said respectfully, "Thank you, Sect Master, for the reward! I will live up to your expectations, cultivate diligently, and serve the sect."

Zhao Hu watched with envy from the side, but he was also sincerely happy for Mingchuan.

"Junior Brother Ziang, you've gained quite a lot this time. That's amazing!"

Su Hongzhen nodded with satisfaction and then reminded them, "You have made great contributions this time. If you have any difficulties in cultivation later, you can come to me for discussion at any time."

The three of them stayed in the main hall for a while. Su Hongzhen was tired of chatting, so he asked them to leave.

As they walked out of the main hall, Zhao Hu patted Mingchuan on the shoulder and said, "Junior brother, you are so lucky!"

Mingchuan laughed heartily: "This achievement is also inseparable from your help, Senior Brother. You are also very capable!"

Luo Yang said from the side: "You two have made great contributions this time. The sect will definitely remember this."

"In the next few days, you might as well make good use of the rewards to practice and consolidate your cultivation."

"Okay." Mingchuan and Zhao Hu said in unison.

The three of them went their separate ways.

Mingchuan returned to his residence and placed the extra cold marrow crystal he had obtained together with the three pieces he had previously hidden away, and also placed an extra piece of ice soul jade next to it.

Four dark blue crystals were placed side by side, their coldness intertwined, but they were gently wrapped by the bone-eroding ice flames around him, without any leakage of the coldness.

He looked at the cold marrow crystals and touched the storage bracelet on his wrist.

There is also the blood of the Spirit Phoenix Bird hidden inside...

Combined with the Ice Soul Jade...

It's time to find an opportunity to go into seclusion and help the dragon cleanse its marrow.

After Mingchuan returned to Fentian Pavilion, he completely put aside the trivial matters of the mission and spent two rare days of leisure.

Every morning, he would sit under the old locust tree in the yard, facing the morning dew, circulating his spiritual power, and slowly integrating the medicinal power of the Golden Elixir into his dantian.

The elixir transformed into strands of warm currents, flowing along his meridians, continuously nourishing the golden elixir that had just stabilized, making the spiritual energy around him more condensed.

In the afternoon, he took out the Ice Soul Jade and condensed a bone-eroding ice flame from his fingertips, allowing the pure coldness of the Ice Soul Jade to intertwine with the ice flame.

The cold air gradually calmed the Ice Flame's restlessness, and the Ice Flame then fed back the cold air, making it even more refined. In just two days, he could clearly feel that his control over the Ice Flame had become stronger.

During this period, he also taught Yaya Chen Shu and Jinwa some new skills.

Zhao Hu hasn't come again. It is said that the boy is now carrying the cultivation resources he just exchanged and preparing to go into seclusion again.

The other disciples in the sect were filled with envy when they heard this, and each of them wanted to go on a mission with Mingchuan.

There are so many benefits!

The threshold of Mingchuan Fentian Pavilion was almost broken down.

Fortunately, there was the troublesome little kid Jinwa to help him guard the place.

After a few days of peace, Mingchuan began to think about cleansing the dragon's marrow and exorcising its evil spirit.

Marrow cleansing requires an absolutely quiet environment and isolation from external spiritual interference. Although his residence is quiet, it cannot meet these requirements.

Especially when a lot of people come to his house from time to time to get close to him, it is even more unacceptable.

After thinking for a long time, Mingchuan decided to go to Jinman for this matter.

Jin Man is the elder in charge of the sect's library. Deep in the library there is a quiet room specially for monks to meditate. It is equipped with spirit gathering and isolation formations all year round, making it an excellent place.

The next morning, Mingchuan went straight to Jinman's cave.

At this time, Jin Man was sitting at the stone table reading ancient books. The sunlight shone on her through the branches and leaves, making her look particularly leisurely.

She no longer had that charming look as before, and now looked quite elegant and like an immortal.

But it failed the next moment.

Her gentle voice came from the front: "I heard that your reputation in the sect has been rising again recently. Why don't you think about enjoying the offerings from others in the cave, but come to me instead?"

Having said that, Jin Man paused and looked up at Mingchuan.

"Why, you haven't seen me for too long since you went to the snowy plains, do you miss me?"

Jin Man was so seductive and charming, and her tone was so sweet that it made people's ears turn red.

However, Mingchuan remained unmoved, and said with a sly smile, "I didn't think about it, I just came to ask Elder Jin for help."