This is an immense and vast stone platform, entirely forged from snow-white rock. What particularly surprises one is that this stone platform rises to nearly a hundred meters, supported by over a dozen colossal stone pillars! These stone pillars hold up the platform like pillars of heaven, appearing extremely majestic and grand from a distance. The space above this stone platform is vastly different from other places. It is extremely turbulent, with a large area heavily distorted, and even some dark cracks faintly spreading out… Amidst this twisted space, silver light constantly flickers, and each time the silver light appears, numerous figures are spat out from the space, landing on the platform below. This place is actually a central point for spatial wormholes. In the warped space, another silvery glow flashes, and a slender figure emerges, darting out. Then, with a light tap of his foot in the air, he slowly descends onto the stone platform. After being spat out by the warped space, he lets out a sigh of relief; it’s Xiao Yan, who has just arrived from Heavenly Yellow City. As he scans the surroundings, especially upon seeing the towering stone platform, his eyes can’t help but show a hint of surprise. “Is this the Central Region? Indeed worthy of being the center of the Dou Qi Continent. Even the wormhole transfer point is so grand…” His gaze sweeps over the bustling stone platform, and Xiao Yan notices many figures wearing Alchemist robes. He clicks his tongue silently; it’s no wonder this is the Pill Realm, where Alchemists, rare in other places, are not uncommon here. “Latest news in the Central Region: Ice River Valley has offered a sky-high bounty for the Misfortune Poison Woman. If anyone can provide her location, they will receive the enormous reward!” Just as Xiao Yan is marveling in his heart, a sudden shout on the platform changes his expression slightly. He turns his head, following the sound to see a small, thin man holding a stack of papers, pasting them on some of the stone pillars. Many curious onlookers gather around him, clearly interested in the so-called Misfortune Poison Woman. Xiao Yan’s expression grows slightly gloomy. This Misfortune Poison Woman must be referring to the Little Healer Immortal. He didn’t expect Ice River Valley to go to such lengths to find her. His eyes flicker, and Xiao Yan slowly approaches the thin man, extending a hand. A force of suction pulls the papers from the man’s hands. With a glance, he sees a sketch of a woman’s face. Though somewhat blurry, Xiao Yan instantly recognizes the drawing—it’s the Little Healer Immortal. “Hehe, this young brother must be new to the Pill Realm, right? This woman is the legendary Misfortune Poison Body, who caused a huge commotion in the Central Region recently. Many forces joined hands to hunt her down, but she managed to escape,” the thin man flatters Xiao Yan with a smile. Although not strong, he has keen eyes and can immediately tell that the youth in front of him is not someone he should provoke. Clenching the paper, Xiao Yan turns to the man and says coolly, “I heard that people from Ice River Valley fought with her recently?” Tossing a bag of gold coins, Xiao Yan watches as the man’s face lights up with joy. His flattery grows, and he quickly replies, “You’re right, sir. About half a month ago, the strong ones from Ice River Valley found the Misfortune Poison Woman. That battle was fierce, and Ice River Valley sent out Ice Yuan and Ice Symbol Elders. These two are well-known in the Central Region, with their strength at around six-star Battle Sect level.” Xiao Yan’s eyelids flutter, and his voice becomes low and grave, “What was the outcome?”
“Ice River Valley sent many strong ones, but the Misfortune Poison Woman is not an easy target. She killed quite a few of them and escaped from the Elder’s grasp. But according to information, although she escaped, she was seriously injured by the Heaven Ice Palm from the two Elders. So, Ice River Valley is now searching high and low with a massive bounty. Any useful information can secure the reward.” The thin man chuckles. Xiao Yan’s dark eyes become colder, and he slowly asks, “Where did Ice River Valley ambush the Misfortune Poison Woman?”
“Near Godfall Ravine in the north, but now the area is almost completely surrounded by Ice River Valley. They suspect she hasn’t fled far, but after so much searching, nothing has been found.” The man answers honestly.
“Are the only ones hunting the Misfortune Poison Woman those from Ice River Valley?”
“Originally, many forces were involved, but after she killed many from Ice River Valley, they declared that they must capture her. Other forces have backed off… So, in the Central Region, only Ice River Valley persists in capturing her.”
Xiao Yan nods indifferently, and the paper in his hand turns to ash. He turns abruptly and walks away from the platform. At the edge of the platform, Xiao Yan takes a map from Nalan Ye Xuan and studies it carefully. After identifying the direction, he looks north and mutters, “Whether it’s Godfall Ravine or Ye City, both are in this direction, but Ye City is closer. I should be able to reach it within a day. I need to hurry… Judging from what that man said, the Little Healer Immortal’s condition isn’t good…”
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan’s heart fills with murderous intent. Even if the seal on the Misfortune Poison Body is lifted, she can only fight a six-star Battle Sect, and facing two would be impossible. To capture the Little Healer Immortal, Ice River Valley seems to have used every means at their disposal. “Ice River Valley, if anything happens to her, I’ll be your enemy!”
His dark eyes brimming with killing intent, Xiao Yan stomps the ground, and his figure shoots into the air, transforming into a beam of light, flying towards the northern sky. Ye City is not far from where Xiao Yan is, about a day’s journey. But when passing through some cities, Xiao Yan stops to collect beast fire. The Pill Realm, indeed, is the center of the Central Region and the entire Dou Qi Continent. Everything here is easier to find than outside, provided you have enough money or something valuable to exchange.
On the way, Xiao Yan stops at five cities, yielding surprisingly rich rewards. He gathers twelve types of beast fire, along with materials for body refinement. This full load of gains slightly eases his grim expression. During the journey, Xiao Yan utilizes every moment to integrate the beast fires he obtained. He leaves one particularly unique beast fire for backup and integrates the rest into his body, gradually merging them with the “Transforming Life Flame” seed within, causing it to expand rapidly…
As Xiao Yan integrates the last type of beast fire, a vast green city appears in the distance. The city sits on a plain, surrounded by lush forests, with broad roads extending to the horizon.
“Are we there…?”
Seeing the city in the forest, Xiao Yan relaxes, then increases his speed. Ye City is dominated by the formerly illustrious Ye Family. However, the Ye Family is no longer as glorious as before. Still, even a lean camel is larger than a horse—no force in Ye City dares to challenge the Ye Family’s authority. The Ye Family, rulers of the city, occupy the central core, where the family estate lies, guarded by stringent defenses.
“I will never marry that bastard Cao Dan!” In the Ye Family’s assembly hall, an argument is ongoing. A blue-clad woman shouts, her delicate face filled with anger.
“Nonsense!” A green-robed elder’s face darkens. “You know the family’s situation. The Cao Family is also one of the Five Great Families, a match for our Ye Family. Moreover, Cao Dan is a rare Alchemical genius in the Cao Family. Marrying him can not only save our family from crisis but also ensure a good future for you.”
“Even if I marry Cao Dan, do you think it will solve the crisis? The Cao Family has long wanted to invade our Ye Family. This would be like sending a sheep into a tiger’s den!”
Her words leave the green-robed elder speechless. “If not this, then what? Can you rely on that so-called genius from Jia Nan Academy to save us? You overestimate others. Our crisis isn’t something any ordinary person can fix. And have you even seen this person? He probably disappeared long ago. How could he dare to get involved in such matters?”
The blue-clad woman is left speechless, unable to respond.
“Ordinary people wouldn’t be interested in solving your crisis either.”
As the blue-clad woman is speechless, a cold voice suddenly resonates in the hall! The familiar voice rings in her ears, and she turns, filled with joy, to see a young figure emerging at the entrance. “Big Brother Xiao Yan?”
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