In a daze, Xiao Chen finally woke up after an unknown amount of time. He struggled to open his eyes and discovered that he was lying on a wooden bed.
After looking at his surroundings, Xiao Chen discovered that he was in a wooden hut. The sunlight shone in from the outside, making the hut feel very warm.
There was a table not far from the wooden bed. There was a bouquet of Chinese roses on the table. Beside it was a table of home-cooked dishes. They were all vegetarian dishes, but the fragrance assailed his nostrils, causing him to be filled with anticipation for the taste of these dishes.
What is this place? Why am I here?
Xiao Chen thought suspiciously. He remembered that when he used the Blue Dragon, he was severely injured. After he obtained the red jade pendant, he fainted. How did he end up here?
Did someone save him, or was he captured by someone?
Whatever, I should get up first. Xiao Chen lifted the blanket and discovered that his entire body was wrapped in white bandages. A faint medicinal smell wafted out from the bandages. Xiao Chen felt an itchy sensation on his skin. It seemed like his external injuries were more or less healed.
Getting up, Xiao Chen entered a state of cultivation with much difficulty. He sank his consciousness into it and slowly circulated the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation. Something unexpected happened to Xiao Chen. The meridians in his body that should have been severely damaged were actually more or less healed.
This should be the effect of consuming a good quality medicinal pill. It seemed like the person who wrapped the bandages on him had wasted a medicinal pill.
Xiao Chen came out of his state of cultivation and peeled off the layers of bandages. His face slowly turned red. There were actually several layers of bandages on his private parts. If the person who wrapped the bandages was a man, Xiao Chen would even have the thought of dying.
After removing all the bandages, the pale skin underneath was revealed. Xiao Chen slowly relaxed. The medicine on the bandages should be very good. It did not leave any scars, so he did not have to worry about being disfigured.
There was a set of brand-new men's clothes at the head of the bed. Xiao Chen felt gratified. This person had even prepared clothes for him. After putting on the clothes, Xiao Chen couldn't wait to pounce on the food on the table.
Although the Fasting Pill could make people not need to eat, but after not eating for a long time, Xiao Chen's appetite became bland. Looking at the table full of delicious food, Xiao Chen immediately couldn't stand it.
Judging from the current situation, he had definitely been saved. If he had been captured, the enemy would never have given him such a good pill and even kindly given him a set of clothes to change into.
Like a whirlwind sweeping away the clouds, Xiao Chen quickly devoured the dishes on the table. These small dishes were not considered delicacies, but Xiao Chen felt that they were more delicious than delicacies.
"Eh, cousin, you're awake." The door of the wooden house was gently pushed open, and a surprised voice could be heard.
Xiao Chen, whose mouth was filled with food, was eating in an unsightly manner. When he saw Xiao Yulan suddenly appear outside the door, he was startled and accidentally choked on the food, coughing non-stop.
"Cousin Yulan, you … why are you in the right?" Xiao Chen, who only managed to catch his breath after a long time, asked in a muffled voice.
Seeing Xiao Chen's appearance, Xiao Yulan giggled. Her pretty face bloomed like a flower as she laughed softly, "Cousin, eat slowly first. If it is not enough, I will make more for you."
Hearing these words, Xiao Chen finally understood. So it was Cousin Yulan who saved him. He casually wiped his mouth and did not move his chopsticks again. After Xiao Yulan saw him eating so deliciously, how would Xiao Chen dare to continue eating?
Suddenly, he thought of the bandages on his private parts. Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Yulan and pretended that nothing had happened as he asked, "Cousin Yulan, you were the one who helped me with the bandages."
Xiao Yulan nodded her head, she did not seem suspicious. She said, "That day, I was just returning from the inner region of the mountain range. When I heard the explosion, I rushed over. Then, I saw you lying on the ground, heavily injured."
Xiao Yulan suddenly thought of something and her face turned red. She said, "We are people who practice martial arts. There is no need to be bothered by the small details. It is enough to be open in mind and body."
It is enough to be open in mind and body. Cousin Yulan, you are really bold and unconstrained. Xiao Chen smiled bitterly in his heart, "That's right, Cousin, I was unconscious for a few days."
"It's been two days. Yesterday, the Third Elder came to see you. Seeing that your meridians were injured, he gave you a Jade Cloud Pill. Otherwise, your internal injuries would not have healed so quickly," Xiao Yulan quickly said. At the same time, she told Xiao Chen about the details of the Third Elder's visit.
The Third Elder, Xiao Tian, was in charge of all the matters of the Xiao Clan's Seven Horn Mountain. It was not strange for them to know about such a big thing that happened in the forest.
What made Xiao Chen surprised was that Xiao Tian was actually willing to give him the Jade Cloud Pill to treat his injuries. This Jade Cloud Pill was a Rank 4 Medicinal Pill with the best healing effects. In the entire Qizi County, there was no alchemist who could refine it. In times of need, it could save a person's life. It was worth a lot of gold.
I have to find an opportunity to return this favor. The next time I refine a similar Medicinal Pill, I will give him a bottle, Xiao Chen thought to himself.
Xiao Yulan took out a red jade pendant from her bosom and asked suspiciously, "Cousin Xiao Chen, where did you get this Spirit Blood Jade from?"
Spirit Blood Jade, so that was the name of this red jade pendant. After making a decision in his heart, Xiao Chen told Xiao Yulan half the truth about what happened that day.
Aside from hiding the Heaven Ranked Martial Technique, the Dragon Subduing Slash, there were no other discrepancies. He only said that he had spent a lot of effort to perish together with Tang He, and that he had obtained this red jade pendant from him.
When Xiao Yulan heard that this jade pendant was obtained from Tang He, her expression changed slightly, "Yesterday, I thought this jade pendant belonged to Cousin Xiao Chen, so I did not tell the Third Elder. Now that I see it, this matter is very important. I have to tell the Third Elder quickly."
It is just a jade pendant, why is it so important?
The doubts in Xiao Chen's heart deepened. He suddenly remembered that when he used his Spiritual Sense to eavesdrop, he seemed to have heard Tang He mention something about a plan. He asked, "What is the use of this Spirit Blood Jade?"
Xiao Yulan did not hide anything. She explained the origin and use of the Spirit Blood Jade to Xiao Chen.
Speaking of the Spirit Blood Jade, one had to start with taming beasts. Having a strong Spirit Beast would give one a huge advantage in battle. Thus, the cultivators of the continent had never given up on taming Spirit Beasts.
The earliest cultivators tamed Spirit Beasts in the same way they tamed normal animals. They captured young Spirit Beasts and nurtured them when they were very young. Through feeding and training, they established a master-slave relationship to achieve the goal of taming.
However, Spirit Beasts were different from normal animals. They had extremely high Spiritual Intelligence. This kind of method was unable to successfully tame a Rank 4 Spirit Beast.
There was no way to guarantee the loyalty of a Rank 4 Spirit Beast and above. In battle, it was common for Spirit Beasts to devour their masters.
Furthermore, this kind of taming method required a very long period of time. At the very least, it would take a few years. At the very most, it would take dozens of years. Furthermore, a Spirit Beast could only serve one person. There was no way to transfer it.
This kind of situation only changed completely when a genius appeared. He was Mao Yanan, the person who established the Crossbeast Sect.
When Mao Yanan was traveling the continent, he discovered a mysterious jade. After it was polished, it could be used to store Spirit Beasts into the jade, allowing the person holding the jade to establish a blood contract with the Spirit Beast.
As he continued to research it, he discovered even more secrets within the jade. He came up with all sorts of secret techniques that allowed the jade to control tens of Spirit Beasts at the same time. Furthermore, these Spirit Beasts were not separated by ranks.
Imagine a person who could control tens of high ranked Spirit Beasts. How terrifying would his combat prowess be? Thus, when he established the Crossbeast Sect, it immediately became the number one power in the Great Tang Nation.
The secret of the Spirit Blood Jade was only known to the public at this time. However, in the Tianwu Continent, only the Great Tang Nation produced the Spirit Blood Jade. Furthermore, the Spirit Blood Jade was mostly controlled by the Crossbeast Sect. There were very few that spread to other places.
The piece of Spirit Blood Jade in Xiao Chen's hands could be said to be extremely rare in the Great Qin Nation. Its value was much higher than a Moonstone.
"Cousin means that the Tang Clan is preparing to use this Blood Wedding Soul Jade to tame a Rank 4 Spirit Beast and above?" Xiao Chen asked after he understood the crux of the matter. However, this was not a big deal.
Xiao Yulan could tell that Xiao Chen had doubts in his heart. She said, "This matter is not as simple as you think. According to the agreement between the three clans, aside from the Xiao Clan, the other powers and individuals in Seven Horn Mountain can hunt for Spirit Herbs and Spirit Beasts in small groups.
"However, the agreement also stated that Spirit Beasts of Rank 4 and above, regardless of whether they are dead or alive, cannot be brought out of Seven Horn Mountain. This is the bottom line of our Xiao Clan and also the biggest source of income for Seven Horn Mountain. Now that the Tang Clan has broken the agreement, their intentions are very clear."
Breaking the agreement meant that the Tang Clan no longer cared about the Xiao Clan in this Seven Horn Mountain and could do whatever they wanted. This was a very serious matter.
If this was not handled well and news of this got out, the Xiao Clan's authority in Seven Horn Mountain would be greatly challenged. However, why did the Tang Clan dare to do this? Their strength was far inferior to the Xiao Clan. Furthermore, they had always kept a low profile. Who was supporting them?
Just at this moment, a dangerous aura came from afar. Xiao Chen quickly released his Spiritual Sense. He had always been very confident in his senses.
When he released his Spiritual Sense, Xiao Chen was surprised to discover that the range of his Spiritual Sense had already reached 800 meters. However, before he could rejoice, Xiao Chen frowned.
In his Spiritual Sense, he saw a group of black-clothed people holding heavy crossbows. They were rushing over rapidly. This group of people were all Superior Grade Martial Masters. The person leading them was a Martial Grand Master.
Looking at their speed, they would arrive in less than a minute. Furthermore, looking at the style of the heavy crossbows in their hands, they were not ordinary goods. It was very likely that they were the work of the Heavenly Craft Manor.
Withdrawing his Spiritual Sense, Xiao Chen hurriedly said, "There is a group of Martial Masters rushing towards us from the east. They will arrive in less than a minute."
"Then let's go quickly!" Xiao Yulan's expression changed. She did not ask how Xiao Chen knew about this. She pulled Xiao Chen's hand and immediately jumped out of the window.
Just as the two of them jumped out, there was a buzzing sound in the air. Countless arrows were fired at the wooden hut. The strength of the arrows was very strong. Soon, countless holes appeared in the wooden hut.
The black-clothed people did not stop shooting. After a while, the wooden hut collapsed. Xiao Yulan turned her head and looked at the wooden hut that she had lived in for many years. Her eyes turned incomparably cold.
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