In a breath of time, Xiao Chen moved five kilometers. Everywhere the strong wind blew, waves splashed. After he stood still, the lake water fell to the ground like a pattering rain.
Xiao Chen entered deep thought. He muttered to himself, "The explosive power of the Blue Dragon Tail Whip is already comparable to Sima Hong's speed. However, it is not enough to increase the explosive power. The most important thing is to raise my basic speed."
Time flew by. Xiao Chen stayed on the small lake for two months. He cultivated the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art at every moment.
He felt that he was not far from Great Perfection. Now, he circulated the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art. As he soared into the air, the Blue Dragon image under his feet could exist.
It would not be like before, where it could only exist for a short period of time, flickering. Xiao Chen's speed increased by another twenty percent. However, it was still far from the result he wanted.
"According to the secret manual, after the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art reaches Great Perfection, I can materialize another two Blue Dragons to aid in flight. When cultivated to the limit, I can materialize eighteen Blue Dragons."
Xiao Chen's face sank slightly. He felt somewhat frustrated. Two months had passed, and he was still far from his goal of shaking off an Inferior Grade Martial Sage.
He had only taken a small step forward. His goal was still very far away.
He stomped heavily on the surface of the water, and eighteen pillars of water shot up into the sky from the calm lake. When they landed, Xiao Chen's eyes widened.
When they landed, Xiao Chen closed his eyes and allowed the water to drench his clothes. He slowly calmed his frustrated emotions.
"Senior Brother Xiao Chen, the Spirit Herbs you wanted are all prepared." Just at this moment, a melodious voice entered Xiao Chen's ears. Jade Maiden Peak's Chu Xinyun arrived quietly.
Xiao Chen opened his eyes and circulated his Quintessence. A mist rose from his body, and his clothes immediately became very dry.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and walked over to Chu Xinyun. Two months ago, Xiao Chen had asked Chu Xinyun to look for the other ingredients for the Beauty Halting Pill.
Jade Maiden Peak did not have many Spirit Herbs. Xiao Chen did not have much time, so he could only find someone to help.
Coincidentally, Xiao Chen's Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art had reached a small bottleneck. He needed to go out and exercise for a while, so he decided to refine the Beauty Halting Pill.
Chu Xinyun handed a Spatial Ring to Xiao Chen and said, "I have already found the ninety-nine herbs and Spirit Flowers that you wanted. They are all in here. Check if there are any mistakes."
Xiao Chen accepted the ring and checked it. When he did not find anything wrong, he said happily, "Many thanks, Junior Sister Chu. You have helped me a lot."
Chu Xinyun smiled faintly and said with some envy, "If I am not wrong, you should be refining the Youth Halting Pill. It can preserve your appearance for a thousand years. Elder Sister Ruyue is really fortunate."
Compared to men, women placed more importance on their appearance. They were afraid that time would be merciless and they would lose their youth. Being able to preserve one's appearance for a thousand years was undoubtedly the dream of every woman.
Naturally, Chu Xinyun was no exception. However, she knew that these ninety-nine ingredients would cost a lot of Spirit Stones. Furthermore, it would not be easy to refine them. Wanting Xiao Chen to help her refine one was too much of an extravagant hope.
"I will take my leave first. I will not disturb your cultivation any longer." Chu Xinyun stopped thinking about this matter and prepared to take her leave.
Xiao Chen called out to stop her, "Wait a moment, this is the Alchemic Recipe for the Youth Halting Pill. If you have time in the future, you can refine it yourself."
Xiao Chen could tell what the other party was thinking. However, some of the ingredients were not suitable. In a few months, Xiao Chen would be leaving. He would not be able to help her refine another one, so he gave the Alchemic Recipe to her.
Chu Xinyun looked at Xiao Chen in disbelief. The Alchemic Recipe for the Youth Halting Pill was worth cities. It would not be an exaggeration to say that its price was astronomical. However, Xiao Chen actually gave it to her so casually.
After handing the Alchemic Recipe to Chu Xinyun, Xiao Chen immediately returned to his residence and started to prepare to refine the Youth Halting Pill. Ninety-nine kinds of herbs were arranged neatly on the wooden table. After counting them, Xiao Chen finally took out the Blue Dragon medicine cauldron.
Looking at the Blue Dragon medicine cauldron with overwhelming Spiritual Energy, Xiao Chen became somewhat distracted. The image of that otherworldly girl who liked to dress up in men's clothes appeared in his mind.
"I wonder how she is now? I will be leaving the Sky Dome Realm soon. After I refine the Youth Halting Pill, I should make a trip to the Imperial Capital. "
Xiao Chen collected his thoughts and muttered to himself. He still owed the other party a promise. If there was an opportunity, it would be best if he could repay it before leaving.
"Dong! Dong!
Dong! "Just as Xiao Chen prepared to refine the pill, a series of knocks on the door made him stop what he was doing.
Who could be knocking at this time? Before he came, Xiao Chen had instructed Liu Suifeng not to let anyone disturb him.
Xiao Chen waved his long sleeves and put away the herbs on the table, as well as the Blue Dragon medicine cauldron. Then, he went to open the door.
A fragrance wafted over, and a girl in a red dress stood at the door. She looked very pretty, capable of causing the downfall of nations. Xiao Chen was slightly stunned. Then, he smiled and asked, "What wind blew Princess Yue here?"
The person who came was the very popular Princess Ying Yue of the Great Qin Nation. Ying Yue said softly, "Is it because you obtained the top rank of the True Dragon Ranking that you dare to speak to me so rudely?"
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and said, "How could I dare? One does not come here for no reason. Princess, just get straight to the point."
Ying Yue withdrew her smile and said sullenly, "Do you still remember the agreement you made with Feng Feixue?"
Xiao Chen was stunned. He nodded and said, "Naturally, I remember. Back then, outside Mohe City, she gave me the Blue Dragon Cloud Soaring Art, and I made a promise to her."
Ying Yue said, "She is in trouble. She is currently under house arrest by her clansmen."
Xiao Chen frowned and said, "House arrest? Why?"
Most of the Feng Clan's businesses were personally managed by Feng Feixue. Feng Feixue held great authority in the Feng Clan. How could she be under house arrest for no reason?
Ying Yue organized her thoughts and said, "The Feng Clan is the second-ranked merchant association in the world. Do you know that the first-ranked merchant association is the Wan Clan Merchant Association?"
Xiao Chen indicated that he understood. Of the five great merchant associations, the Great Jin Nation's Wan Clan Merchant Association was the strongest. Xiao Chen had seen this before in Dragon Sealing City. Aside from Ignorance of Tea, all the businesses in Dragon Sealing City were managed by the Wan Clan.
Although Dragon Sealing City was only open for a month, the one million people qualified to go were the strongest cultivators in the entire continent. The Wan Clan definitely did not lack Spirit Stones. Just this one month of business would be sufficient for the Wan Clan to earn a large sum.
Xiao Chen obtained some information about the Wan Clan Merchant Association from Kim Tae-ho. It was a very strong faction.
The Wan Clan had accumulated a lot of wealth. However, he had never heard of anyone extorting the Wan Clan. It was impossible for the other party to do so without some accumulations and strength.
Otherwise, such a fat sheep would have been eaten up by some strong sects and Martial Sages long ago.
Ying Yue continued, "Four years ago, the Wan Clan's Young Master fell in love with Feng Feixue at first sight. He got the Wan Clan's elders to propose marriage to Feng Feixue.
"The Wan Clan is much stronger than the Feng Clan. If the Wan Clan offended the Feng Clan, it would be very difficult for the Feng Clan Merchant Association to do business. Furthermore, many people in the upper echelon of the Feng Clan wanted to use this opportunity to build connections with the Wan Clan. Thus, this marriage was set."
Four years ago … Xiao Chen recalled some past events. The first time he met Feng Feixue in Mohe City seemed to have been four years ago.
Could it be that back then, Feng Feixue came to Mohe City because of this? Did she anticipate this day?
Xiao Chen remained silent for a long time before saying, "Princess Yue, what is the relationship between the Xiao Clan and the Feng Clan in Mohe City?"
Given the relationship between Ying Yue and Feng Feixue, as well as the intelligence network of the Great Qin Nation's Royal Court, it was impossible for Ying Yue not to know about this. Xiao Chen could not help but ask about the doubts that he had been hiding in his heart.
Ying Yue revealed a stunned expression. She asked in surprise, "Did your father not tell you?"
Xiao Chen shook his head, indicating that he did not.
Ying Yue muttered, "Even so, I cannot tell you. I only ask you if you will fulfill your promise and bear this responsibility, preventing this marriage."
Bearing this responsibility would mean becoming enemies with the strongest merchant association in the continent. Although Xiao Chen was strong now, it would be like striking a rock with an egg when facing a super power.
Xiao Chen did not think for too long. He said calmly, "Since she has spoken, I will naturally do my best."
Ying Yue smiled gently, "Feng Feixue did not misjudge you. Just because of these words of yours, it was worth it for her to bear it for four years."
"I need to make some preparations before I can follow you to the Imperial Capital."
Ying Yue nodded, "In that case, I will wait for you in Saber City. Feng Feixue's father will be there as well. The main thing is that the old man of the Feng Clan just passed away. Her father is not able to hold on much longer. Otherwise, he would be able to drag things out for a while longer."
"I understand!"
After Feng Feixue left, Xiao Chen went to the small tree in the courtyard and sat down. Then, he took out two medallions from the Universe Ring and fiddled with them slowly. He revealed a pensive expression.
Of the two medallions, one was the Minor Haotian Medallion of the Haotian Sect, and the other was the Heavenly Fiend Medallion of the Myriad Fiend Palace. Either medallion could help Xiao Chen ask for a favor from a Martial Sage at a crucial moment.
The favor from two Martial Sages was also the reason why Xiao Chen did not fear the other super powers when he traveled the world. Martial Sages stood at the top of the pyramid of power in the continent. They were not people that any sect could afford to offend.
"However, it is probably impossible to get them to help me deal with the Wan Clan. However, they should be able to keep me alive."
The two medallions floated quietly in front of Xiao Chen. Finally, Xiao Chen made up his mind. Xiao Chen put away the Haotian Medallion and grasped the Heavenly Fiend Medallion tightly with his right hand.
I should keep the Minor Haotian Medallion for when I go to the Kunlun Realm. In the end, the Wan Clan is just a merchant association. One Martial Sage is sufficient to keep me alive.
Xiao Chen pushed off the ground and stood on a Blue Dragon image. He moved up and down in the air, moving at a speed that far surpassed that of a Martial Monarch of the same cultivation realm, heading for the Ancient Desolate Land.
Ten days later, Xiao Chen arrived at the Myriad Fiend Palace at the bottom of the Heavenly Extermination Lake. After he presented the Heavenly Fiend Medallion, he was received by Bai's father, An Zixuan.
After Xiao Chen stated his purpose for coming, An Zixuan received the Heavenly Fiend Medallion and smiled faintly. "I thought that you would never be able to use this Heavenly Fiend Medallion."
Xiao Chen asked somewhat uncertainly, "Senior, will you approve of my request?"
An Zixuan put away the medallion and said softly, "Although the Wan Clan is strong, they are still businessmen in the end. I can still protect your life. However, I also have something that I need your help with."
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "Speak your mind. This junior will do his best to do it."
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