After leaving the Burning Flame Valley, Xiao Yan's journey was rather smooth. In two days, they had already entered the territory of the Heavenly Puppet Sect. According to their estimates, as long as there were no accidents, they would be able to reach the Fire Maple Forest within a week.
Along the way, Xiao Yan and Xue Yan followed the principle of keeping a low profile. Other than hurrying along the way, they did not have much time to rest. In order to avoid any possible trouble, they had to walk through some of the cities they passed by. Hence, the two of them safely passed through the territory of the Heavenly Puppet Sect two days later.
Although the process was somewhat complicated, it was at least much safer. Following this method, Xiao Yan and Ye Qingtang should be able to reach the Fire Maple Forest very quickly. Whether the Heavenly Flame was there or not, they would know at a glance.
The territory of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect was relatively more desolate. At the same time, it was also more wild. Everything here was filled with a wild and murderous aura.
Under the rule of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, only the strong survived. There was no concept of the weak surviving. Therefore, those who were able to come here, other than Magical Beasts with powerful combat strength, were people with extremely powerful cultivations. In short, those who were able to survive here were not good people.
The huge ancient city was built on the desert. The slightly decaying city walls gave people a feeling of vicissitudes. When the wind blew, gravel would be swept up, causing people's faces to hurt.
Outside the city gate, there were two people queuing to enter the city. At the gate, there were people who specifically collected the fees needed to enter the city.
Other than a small number of young people who came to train, the rest of the people who entered the city were basically people who lived by spilling blood on their blades every day. Most of them were mercenaries, and a small number of them were lone travelers. Compared to the former, the latter made people feel that they were more dangerous.
Very quickly, it was Xiao Yan and Ye Qingtang's turn.
"One hundred Spirit Stones per person."
A somewhat sharp voice came from the mouth of a skinny man in front of him. However, it caused Xiao Yan's hand, which had just touched the storage ring, to pause slightly. He frowned and glanced at the man. Seeing the latter's cold expression, he hesitantly transferred two hundred Spirit Stones into the latter's storage ring.
Previously, those guys had clearly paid fifty spirit stones when they entered the city, but when it came to them … If it wasn't for the fact that he didn't want to cause more trouble, why would Xiao Yan hand over the spirit stones so easily? Although he wasn't short of spirit stones now, it wasn't something that he could take as much as he wanted.
Xiao Yan exchanged glances with Xiao Xuan by the side after paying the Spirit Stones. They immediately lifted their feet and walked into the city.
"Stop."
However, just as the two of them walked past the front of the skinny man, the latter suddenly opened his mouth and stopped the two of them. At the same time, Xiao Yan's eyebrows were knit together. The displeasure in his heart gradually became denser.
"This is the first time the two of you have come to the territory of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, right?"
The sharp voice sounded again, and the lean man's figure appeared in front of Xiao Yan. He looked at the two people in front of him with disdain.
"What advice do you have?"
"That's true. If that's the case, I'll give you another hundred spirit stones each."
With that, Xiao Yan's face immediately turned cold. However, the skinny man seemed to have become accustomed to this. He sneered and sneered, "Kid, don't be so rude.
"Brat, it's best that you don't know how to appreciate favors. I'm taking your Spirit Stones for your own good. Otherwise, when you enter the city, you'll be skinned clean and hung up to be sold. So, if you don't want to die, it's best that you obediently hand over the Spirit Stones to me. Otherwise …"
"Then piss off!"
With a stern voice, the presence of an early Returnance expert radiated from the skinny man. Immediately, the expressions of many people in the group behind him changed. Although the skinny man's words were infuriating, his strength was no weaker than most of the people present. It seemed like the two newcomers could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger.
"So, according to what you're saying, you need to be at Returnance to enter the city?"
Xiao Yan ignored the Qi within the body of the skinny man in front of him. He merely opened his mouth faintly. When the latter heard this, the smile on his face became even more ferocious.
"Kid, you're right, so it's best if you hand over the spirit stones obediently!"
The sharp laughter rang out once again. At the same time, the skinny man's hand reached towards Xiao Yan's collar.
"Boom!"
However, the next moment, a muffled explosion sounded. Before the people present could react, the skinny man, who was still acting arrogantly a moment ago, was stepped under the feet of the black-robed Xiao Yan in the next second. His entire body had difficulty moving.
"I almost forgot that it's much easier to deal with people like you with fists than with money."
Xiao Yan's expression did not change. After uttering these words in a faint voice, he slowly walked into the city with Xiao Xuan by the side in front of the stunned eyes of the surrounding people.
"Domineering."
After entering the city, Xiao Xuan suddenly curled his lips and said to Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan could not help but smile when he heard that. He looked around and said as he walked, "The environment is different now.
The way people get into trouble naturally has to change. When dealing with these people, reasoning won't work. If you take money, they'll be even more greedy. Only with fists can you make them understand. "
The two smiled as they slowly walked towards the south of the city. Along the way, apart from wind and sand, there was only a smoky and foggy environment. They could even see violent scenes of fighting. Blood filled the air, sword flashed, and Genesis Qi shot out. However, no one found it strange. They were already used to it.
Compared to other places, this place was simply purgatory on earth. There were no rules, no order, and no sanctions. If you wanted to survive here, you had to clench your fists and knock down all the people in front of you. This was because you didn't know that someone in front of you might suddenly stab you with a knife in the next second. There was no need to know each other, no need for enmity, and no need for any reason.
However, a couple of surprised gazes suddenly landed on the two of them from a short distance behind them just as Xiao Yan and Xue Yan were about to leave the city.
"It's that kid!"
"Enemies are really bound to meet on a narrow road!"
"I didn't expect to meet him here. It was because of him that our plan was ruined and we were reprimanded by the great elder. Since we met him today, we naturally have to take revenge!"
"And my puppet! This time, I'll definitely kill him! I'll refine that bastard and turn him into my new puppet!"
There was some surprise in the eyes of the few of them when they saw Xiao Yan appear in this place. However, this surprise quickly turned into an extremely cold killing intent. All of their faces were filled with a bone-deep hatred. If looks could kill, it was likely that Xiao Yan would have already died a thousand times over.
It was all thanks to Xiao Yan that they failed their mission. Now that they saw the culprit again, they naturally wouldn't let it go.
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