Xiao Yan’s words did indeed cause Xiao Lie and Su Qian to pause slightly, but there was no real surprise on their faces. They had already vaguely guessed the purpose of Xiao Yan’s visit. “You’re also interested in that thing?” Su Qian pondered for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table as he spoke slowly. “My friend needs that item to save her life…” Xiao Yan sighed softly. Hearing this, Su Qian and Xiao Lie were taken aback, and they turned to look at Little Healer Immortal, furrowing their brows. “Can you explain what’s going on?” Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, glancing at Little Healer Immortal. Seeing her nod, he briefly recounted the story of Little Healer Immortal. Among these, the matter of the Catastrophe Poisonous Body was not concealed. “Catastrophe Poisonous Body?” Upon hearing the name from Xiao Yan, Xiao Lie managed to remain somewhat composed, but Su Qian took a sharp breath, gazing at Little Healer Immortal with astonishment as she bit her lip. He had heard of such a rare and special constitution before, and he knew well how terrifying it could be. In the past, people with the Catastrophe Poisonous Body had appeared on the Dou Qi Continent, and without exception, they brought about significant disasters, turning vast tracts of land into wastelands where neither man nor beast could survive. These scenes were recorded in many books, often described as nightmarish.
“Is that why she became a Battle Sect powerhouse at such a young age? The Catastrophe Poisonous Body…” After a while, the shock in Su Qian’s eyes slowly faded, and he murmured, noting from the beginning that he had been surprised by Little Healer Immortal’s age. After all, seeing such a young Battle Sect was a first for him. If she truly relied solely on her natural talent, it was too frightening. Even Xiao Yan was far from matching her.
“As one’s strength increases, the proximity to the eruption of the Catastrophe Poisonous Body also grows. Right now, Little Healer Immortal has less than two years left. If we don’t find a way to control it, the Poisonous Body will completely erupt, recreating a tragic disaster,” Xiao Yan said slowly.
“Can the Bodhi Transformation Saliva help her?” Xiao Lie asked, frowning.
“Yes, as long as we get the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, I can help her fully control the Catastrophe Poisonous Body.” Xiao Yan nodded firmly.
Upon hearing this, Su Qian looked at Xiao Yan with a slight surprise, saying, “In the past, Catastrophe Poisonous Bodies have appeared on the Dou Qi Continent, but everyone’s end seems to be an eruption leading to death. No one has successfully controlled it. The stronger their strength, the more potent the poison inside, making the eruption even more terrifying…”
“Rest assured, Elder. As long as we can gather the materials, I have confidence,” Xiao Yan smiled and said. “But the biggest problem now is how to obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. In this Black Emperor City, quite a few people are after it.”
“It’s not just a few; anyone with a bit of strength has the same idea.” Su Qian shook his head and frowned. “However, taking the Bodhi Transformation Saliva from that Eagle Mountain Elder won’t be easy. That old man is a senior power in the Black-Corner Region, with immense strength. Even I would struggle to match him. Moreover, he’s a ruthless character. Back in the day, countless forces fell under his hand. It’s not an exaggeration to call him a man with blood debts.”
“Elder, do you know the exact strength of the Eagle Mountain Elder? Does he have any background?”
“That old man has a solitary personality and doesn’t like to be constrained, so he always acts alone. Currently, his strength should be at the level of a Four-Star Battle Sect,” Su Qian said slowly.
“Just him alone?” Hearing this, Xiao Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief. Dealing with one person was still easier than dealing with a whole faction.
“If Old Man and Little Healer Immortal joined forces, we could capture the Eagle Mountain Elder. But things aren’t that simple. Even if we manage to snatch the Bodhi Transformation Saliva from him first, how will we face the others who are watching closely?” Su Qian said gravely. “Especially the Magic Flame Valley. They have sent quite a few strong individuals this time. For instance, Fang Yan is a powerhouse who is half a step into the Battle Sect realm. His strength is extremely formidable, and when combined with a few well-coordinated Battle Emperor Elders, they can even stall a Battle Sect for a while. Also, perhaps you’ve noticed that among the Magic Flame Valley’s ranks, there is a mysterious gray-robed figure. That person is undoubtedly a Battle Sect!”
Hearing Su Qian mention the mysterious gray-robed figure, Xiao Yan’s eyes darkened. This was the person he was most wary of.
“Is this the Master of the Magic Flame Valley?” Xiao Yan asked, frowning.
“No, the Master of the Magic Flame Valley is currently in seclusion. Besides, the old man’s aura is completely different from that of the gray-robed figure, so it cannot be the same person,” Su Qian shook his head, negating Xiao Yan’s guess.
“Then where did the Magic Flame Valley find such a powerful Battle Sect? A Battle Sect, no matter how low-key, would still attract some attention in the Black-Corner Region,” Xiao Yan murmured in confusion.
Su Qian and Xiao Lie also shook their heads. The latter furrowed his brows, saying, “In previous battles with the Magic Flame Valley, this gray-robed figure never showed up. Presumably, he only joined the Magic Flame Valley recently.”
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, then clenched his hand and said softly, “No matter where this person comes from, we must obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva this time. Otherwise, if the Eagle Mountain Elder takes it deep into the mountains, we’ll have no idea where to find another one.”
“If you really want the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, I suggest not making the first move. It’s a hot potato, and whoever grabs it will draw countless greedy eyes,” Su Qian said slowly. “The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, and after the oriole, there’s a hunter. In such a chaotic scramble, the earlier one acts, the more disadvantageous it becomes.”
“Do you mean to wait until the very end?” Xiao Yan asked hesitantly.
“Even if not the very last, you shouldn’t be the first to act. Observe the situation and make your move at the right opportunity,” Su Qian replied with a slight smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment, then nodded slightly. “In that case, I’ll follow Elder’s advice.”
“Don’t worry, we have spies from the Xiao Clan keeping an eye on the Fake Mountain Elder. If anything happens in the city, we’ll get the news immediately,” Xiao Lie said with a smile. “For the next couple of days, you can rest here. We’ll notify you as soon as there’s any development.”
Xiao Yan nodded. With the help of the Xiao Clan, they could avoid a lot of trouble. With the main business concluded, the atmosphere in the hall lightened, and Xiao Lie ordered the maids to serve tea. During the conversation, he suddenly changed the topic: “Oh, Younger Brother, how is the Jia Ma Empire? Last time, I received a distress call from our Eldest Brother, saying the three Cloud Empires and three major sects had allied to attack the Flame Alliance. At that time, we had just fought with the Magic Flame Valley, and we didn’t have enough people to spare. Later, when the situation improved, news came that everything was fine in the empire.”
At Xiao Lie’s sudden question, Xiao Yan’s expression froze slightly. Beside him, Little Healer Immortal, holding a teacup, trembled slightly, spilling a few drops, and lowered her eyes, her face looking a bit awkward.
“Ha ha, everything is fine now…” putting down the teacup, Xiao Yan shot a stern glance at Zi Yan, who was pouting, and laughed it off. “Older Brother, can you arrange a place for us to stay? We haven’t rested properly in the past few days.”
“In that case, go and rest for the night. If there’s any news tomorrow, I’ll have someone inform you.” Relieved, Xiao Lie nodded, called over a maid, and led Xiao Yan to the rear courtyard room.
Walking through the serene courtyard corridor, Xiao Yan glanced at Little Healer Immortal, who looked pale, and said softly, “Don’t worry, it’s fine. It’s not your fault.”
Little Healer Immortal nodded slightly, then gave a bitter smile. If she had known earlier that Xiao Yan was the Lord of the Flame Alliance, the year-long war might have been avoided. Now, the damage was done, and she could only be grateful that Xiao Yan’s family was unharmed. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have the face to see Xiao Yan work so hard for her.
“Alright, you should rest now. We can talk more tomorrow.” Seeing the maid stop in front of a room, Xiao Yan smiled and told Little Healer Immortal.
“Alright, you should rest early too,” Little Healer Immortal nodded, noting the late hour. She softly said, gently stepping into the room.
Watching Little Healer Immortal enter the room, Xiao Yan sighed softly, then turned and strode to his own room.
The night fell like a black curtain, enveloping the entire Black Emperor City. The cool moonlight filtered through the clouds, shining through the windows, illuminating the black-robed young man meditating. A stream of energy akin to substance hovered around Xiao Yan’s nose and was eventually absorbed into his body, refined, and transformed into a thread of pure Dou Qi, integrating into his flesh.
His closed eyes slowly opened, and he smiled, feeling the cells in his body brimming with vibrant energy. Then, with a wave of his hand, a large black object appeared in the spacious room. The black object took up most of the room, its pair of jade-like bony wings gleaming softly in the dim light, appearing strangely unique. And the massive item was, of course, the corpse of the magical beast he obtained from the Black Emperor Sect at great cost.
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