Thundercloud Ancient Marsh:
Not many people knew about this place in the Divine Dragon Empire. After all, it was not within the empire's borders and did not have as great a fortuitous encounter as Desolate God Valley.
However, this Thundercloud Ancient Marsh was rather famous in the White Marsh Beast Empire. Lightning-attributed cultivators frequently went there for experiential training.
The White Marsh Beast was an ancient Great Desolate Eon strange snake. It was completely snow-white and extremely intelligent.
Normally speaking, snakes were frightening dark existences. They were accompanied by all sorts of negative terms, inspiring fear and dread.
However, the White Marsh Beast was an exception. It could be seen as a holy snake. Among the ten thousand races of the Great Desolate Eon, the White Marsh Beast bloodline was named after the Phoenix, the Qilin, and the other holy beasts.
However, the Great Desolate Eon was already gone, and it was now the Epoch Era.
Like the Dragon Race, the White Marsh Beast did not leave behind any pure-blooded descendants. There were only human cultivators who inherited the White Marsh Beast bloodline.
Time was tight. This time, Xiao Chen directly used the Primeval Heavenly Pill. He used the trans-realm transportation formation to leave the Divine Dragon Empire and arrive at the city closest to Thundercloud Ancient Marsh, Thundercloud City.
Thundercloud City:
"Don't just stand there. There are still people waiting behind."
The old man operating the trans-realm transportation formation urged Xiao Chen, who was looking around, to come out quickly.
Actually, he was quite curious at times. What kind of power was it? What kind of power was it that connected all the trans-boundary teleportation arrays in the Great Thousand Domains together?
After thinking about it carefully, even the four dynasties did not have such ability.
Xiao Chen shook his head and left the transportation formation, formally entering this city.
Since Thundercloud City could have a trans-realm transportation formation, it could not be a small city. According to rumor, this city was controlled by a Noble Clan.
This was an independent city. There were many such independent cities in the northern region.
People who could control independent cities all had extremely strong factions behind them, existences that even empires and Rank 7 sects had to think twice about.
"I need a detailed map of Thundercloud Ancient Marsh to find the exact location of the Propping Mulberry Tree."
Xiao Chen rubbed his chin as he wandered the streets of the city.
"The Nine Cauldron Pavilion!"
Xiao Chen's gaze stopped in front of a magnificent building. He muttered to himself, "It seems like I have a VIP card, and its rank is quite high."
Xiao Chen walked in and handed over his VIP card to the receptionist. He said, "I would like to introduce you as the person in charge."
The pretty maid glanced at Xiao Chen's VIP card and smiled politely. "Young Master, your VIP card is only a Grade 1 Purple Card. You can only meet Grade 3 managers. You'll need at least a gold card to meet the second level manager. "
When Xiao Chen heard that, he felt somewhat embarrassed. It looked like Li Xiuhai from Ancient Desolate Town tricked him.
It was a first-class VIP card, but he didn't tell her that there was a golden VIP card above it.
However, when Xiao Chen thought about it, it made sense. Li Xiuhai was only a minor character in Ancient Desolate Town. How could he give Xiao Chen too much authority?
"However, the level of a Purple Card is already very high. We can give you a 10% discount and provide professional guidance services."
The pretty maid noticed Xiao Chen's awkwardness and chuckled softly to ease the atmosphere.
"You then. I need a map of the Thundercloud Ancient Marsh."
"Please follow me to the VIP lounge."
Xiao Chen nodded slightly and followed behind the other party, walking calmly.
"Young Master Xiao!"
Just at this moment, a pleasantly surprised voice startled Xiao Chen and the maid.
Xiao Chen looked back and was shocked to discover that the person was Li Xiuhai.
Li Xiuhai showed a shocked expression. When he discovered that it really was Xiao Chen, he rejoiced and rushed over with large strides.
"He is?" Xiao Chen asked.
The pretty maid replied softly, "He is our new Lord Manager."
"There's nothing else for you here. I'll entertain Young Master Xiao. You can go and do something else," Li Xiuhai said with a smile as he sent the maid away.
"Yes."
The pretty maid withdrew obediently. Before she left, she bowed slightly to Xiao Chen and Li Xiuhai, appearing refined and courteous.
The Thundercloud Ancient Marsh truly lived up to its reputation as one of the top ten super merchant associations in the entire Central Great Realm. The maid's service was extremely thorough.
Xiao Chen took out his purple card and teased, "This card's level is really high. I can't even meet a manager."
Li Xiuhai knew that he was playing a trick. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry, sorry. I'll give Young Master Xiao a gold card later. Let's go to the VIP room first. I'll get someone to call Mister Bai over. "
Soon, the three gathered in the VIP room.
After a simple conversation, Xiao Chen learned that Li Xiuhai had been promoted in the merchant association because of his business deal.
In the entire northern region, Li Xiuhai was already a second-class manager. Any higher and he would be the person in charge of the northern region.
Coincidentally, Li Xiuhai was transferred to Thundercloud City, leaving a remote place like Ancient Desolate Town. It had to be said that there was some fate between them.
"I really did not expect to see Young Master Xiao again so soon after we arrived at Thundercloud City," Li Xiuhai said with a smile. He felt that Xiao Chen always brought him good luck, so he was very excited to see him again. However, Mister Bai appeared rather calm.
He smiled softly and said, "It's a small world. Little Friend Xiao Chen, did you come to Thundercloud City for the Propping Mulberry Tree's tribulation this time?"
Mister Bai was as wise and farsighted as ever, easily guessing Xiao Chen's itinerary.
Xiao Chen asked in shock, "Mister Bai, how did you know?"
Just as Mister Bai was about to say something, Li Xiuhai interrupted, "I know the reason. Recently, three outsiders have come to Thundercloud City. After that, we found out through the Heavenly Alliance's information network that the Propping Mulberry Tree is about to undergo its tribulation.
"I heard that a few experts skilled in divination predicted that the Five Element Divine Lightning might appear during the Propping Mulberry Tree's tribulation. Young Master Xiao happens to be a Thunder Great Dao cultivator. Aside from this, there should be no other reason for him to come to Thundercloud City. "
Xiao Chen understood. He asked sullenly, "Are my requests difficult?"
"The map is not a problem. After all, it is next to the White Marsh Beast Empire. All the places that should have been explored in the past ten thousand years have already been explored. However, the Propping Mulberry Tree's location is somewhat difficult. Young Master Xiao, as you know, some trees will gain sentience after ten thousand years. Besides, this is a divine tree. It has long gained sentience. "
It already gained sentience long ago, "Li Xiuhai said with a slight frown, appearing somewhat troubled.
"I see …"
Xiao Chen entered deep thought. He did not have that much time to wander around Thundercloud Ancient Marsh.
Since the Propping Mulberry Tree had sentience, it would definitely run away on its own. Finding it would be too difficult.
Given that, Xiao Chen might as well return and save himself the trouble. Then, he could focus on cultivating and prepare for the competition between the seven outer palaces.
Mister Bai said, "Actually, it is not as problematic as you imagine. I saw that many of the three outsiders who came were very confident and did not worry about not being able to find the Propping Mulberry Tree."
A thought occurred to Xiao Chen. Then, he looked at Mister Bai and asked, "What do you mean?"
"The Propping Mulberry Tree has existed since the beginning of the Martial Epoch. Who knows how many tribulations it has undergone? There is bound to be some pattern to it. There are only a few suitable spots for it to undergo its tribulation. If it chooses a spot to undergo its tribulation, there will definitely be traces to follow. We just need to guard it properly. "
Mister Bai paused for a while before continuing, "Little Friend Xiao Chen, if you trust me, I will help you find the spot where the Propping Mulberry Tree is most likely to appear in two days — no, one day."
"Words cannot express my gratitude for this great favor."
Xiao Chen stood up and performed a cupped-fist salute.
"Since it is just one day, I will arrange for Sir Xiao to stay at the merchant association. That way, I will be able to inform you if there is any news," Li Xiuhai extended a warm invitation.
Xiao Chen rejected, "I will just stay nearby for a night. There is no need to trouble yourself."
After Xiao Chen left, Li Xiuhai smiled and said, "Mister Bai, it is all thanks to you for keeping Sir Xiao here. I really could not tell that Mister Bai is so knowledgeable."
Mister Bai replied indifferently, "It's not that I know a lot. It's just that the Propping Mulberry Tree's tribulation is a major matter, so I paid some attention to it."
"Haha! Let's not talk about that. However, isn't it a little too rushed to help Sir Xiao in one day? "
"It's fine. My authority in the Heavenly Alliance is sufficient."
"Bang!"
Just at this moment, the two's expressions changed at the same time. An intense murderous intent burst out from the Nine Cauldron Pavilion.
The two were very familiar with that murderous intent. It came from Xiao Chen.
What happened? Did Xiao Chen start a conflict with someone? To think that he started a fight in the Nine Cauldron Pavilion, breaking the rules.
"Let's go quickly. Don't let the guards make a move on Xiao Chen."
The two knew that the situation was urgent, so they rushed out. However, they discovered that it was already too late.
The Nine Cauldron Pavilion's experts blocked Xiao Chen in the hall. The two sides faced each other in a somewhat tense standoff.
"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. What happened?"
Li Xiuhai rushed over, afraid that the Nine Cauldron Pavilion's experts would fight with Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen sighed in his heart. Then, he performed a cupped-fist salute and apologized, "This is this Xiao's fault. I apologize to Manager Li and Mister Bai."
Earlier, the instant Xiao Chen came out of the VIP room, he happened to feel a familiar aura.
A mysterious person wrapped in a cloak came out from another private room with a map of Thundercloud Ancient Marsh in his hand.
Xiao Chen immediately recognized this person. It was the mysterious person shrouded in a scarlet shadow who stood with the Holy Son Ming Xuan in the ancient city.
While Xiao Chen found this strange, the other party discovered him and quickly left without saying a word.
This situation was extremely strange. Xiao Chen could not resist trying to block the other party. However, he accidentally violated the Nine Cauldron Pavilion's rules.
Fighting was forbidden in the merchant association.
The Sovereign Personage experts of the Nine Cauldron Pavilion blocked Xiao Chen, so he could only watch as the other party left.
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