Chapter 448: Robbery!
âThere was also a woman present?â
Hearing this from the monkey-like man, both Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran exchanged a glance, a flicker of surprise flashing in their eyes.
âIt seems Master and Mistress really were here,â Xiao Yi Xian thought to herself, feeling somewhat convinced.
As Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran shared a knowing smile, the monkey-like man pointed toward Xiao Yin and added, âThat woman, like this little lady here, also had silver hair!â
âWhat? Silver hair?â
Both Xiao Yi Xian and Nalan Yanran froze upon hearing this, then quickly turned their gazes toward Xiao Yin.
Blinking her large eyes, Xiao Yin spread her hands, feigning innocence.
âMistress would never have silver hair. It seems that mysterious powerhouse isnât Master. Letâs go!â
Xiao Yi Xian didnât spare the monkey-like man another glance and turned to leave. Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yin promptly followed her.
After the three women left, the monkey-like man slumped against the courtyard wall and slid to the ground, still somewhat dazed by the encounter.
The following morning, Xiao Yi Xian, Nalan Yanran, and Xiao Yin departed Huagu City, heading swiftly toward a mountain range marked on their map.
Their plan was straightforward: with over 20 days remaining before the Tianshan Blood Pool appeared, they would use the time to visit a nearby mountain range filled with magical beasts. The area was ideal for Nalan Yanran to train. Xiao Yi Xian, meanwhile, treated it as a sparring opportunity and planned to search for poisonous materials beneficial for her cultivation. She also took on the role of Nalan Yanranâs bodyguard.
Recently, due to the upcoming appearance of the Tianshan Blood Pool, many others had also ventured into this mountain range for training, likely harboring similar intentions.
Through continuous battles with magical beasts, Nalan Yanranâs cultivation advanced much faster than it had during the journey. She had now reached the same level as Liu Ling had before they departed, stepping into the peak of the Nine-Star Dou King level, just one step away from breaking through to become a Dou Emperor.
Xiao Yi Xianâs progress, however, was even more astonishing. She was now on the verge of reaching the Eight-Star Dou Ancestor level. With the Nether Poison Flame, her potent poisonous Dou Qi, and her array of carefully crafted poisons, Xiao Yi Xian was unmatched within the Dou Ancestor stage. Even the spatial manipulation abilities exclusive to Dou Venerates posed little threat to her, as her frequent travels through the void with Xiao Yin had enabled her to master several such techniques.
When Nalan Yanran reached the peak of Nine-Star Dou King, Xiao Yi Xian encouraged her with a pat on the shoulder. âYanran, breaking through to Dou Emperor is actually very simple! Itâs nowhere near as difficult as people make it out to be.â
âSenior Sister, how long did it take you to break through to Dou Emperor back then?â Nalan Yanran asked curiously. She clearly remembered Xiao Yi Xian returning from her training in the Cloud Empire with the strength of a high-tier Dou Emperor. Nalan Yanran was well aware that Xiao Yi Xian had achieved this strength not through any external assistance but purely through her own cultivation.
âHow long did it take me to break through to Dou Emperor? Let me thinkâ¦â
Xiao Yi Xian closed her eyes briefly, recalling her past.
âI know!â Xiao Yin interjected before Xiao Yi Xian could respond. âElder Sister Xian only stayed at the peak of Dou King for half a day before breaking through to Dou Emperor!â
Xiao Yinâs memory of that moment was vividâit had left a deep impression on her. She had personally witnessed Xiao Yi Xian go from barely entering the Dou King realm to breaking through to Dou Emperor in just a few days.
âHalf a day?â
Nalan Yanran stared in disbelief.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Learning the answer, Nalan Yanranâs jaw dropped in astonishment, her face full of disbelief.
Such a cultivation speed was by far the fastest she had ever seen.
âIt did only take half a day. That toxic lake within the Poison Saintâs ruins contained an immense amount of toxins, combined with successfully refining and absorbing the Nether Poison Flame. Thatâs how I managed to break through in such a short time,â Xiao Yi Xian explained with a nod.
After saying this, Xiao Yi Xian added confidently, âIf we manage to enter the Tianshan Blood Pool and temper your body there, along with the pills Master left behind, your breakthrough to Dou Emperor will also be very quick!â
âHopefully. I donât want to fall too far behind,â Nalan Yanran replied, her lips curling into a light, relaxed smile at Xiao Yi Xianâs encouragement.
In the following days, Nalan Yanran continued to seek out magical beasts to fight. With her extensive battle experience and powerful Dou Techniques, even when facing sixth-tier beginner-level magical beasts, she was not completely defenseless. Her wind attributeâs agility allowed her to counterattack against the slower and clumsier sixth-tier beasts.
The area they were currently in happened to fall under the dominion of the Gray Wolf King. However, due to the large number of people training in the mountain range recentlyâsome even at the Dou Emperor levelâNalan Yanranâs small commotion failed to draw the Gray Wolf Kingâs attention.
Although the Gray Wolf King hadnât noticed Xiao Yi Xianâs group, Xiao Yi Xian had already pinpointed its location. Thanks to Xiao Yinâs keen observation, they had identified the most powerful magical beast in the vicinity.
âAs the ruler of this mountain range, the Gray Wolf King must have a considerable hoard. If we rob it directly, weâll save so much time searching!â Xiao Yi Xian muttered. Over the past few days, her own efforts to collect poisonous materials or medicinal herbs in the forest had been highly inefficient. She often spent one or two days gathering toxic resources, only to find it insufficient for half a day of her cultivation. Fortunately, she had brought back a large stockpile of poisons from the Poison Saintâs ruins on her last return from the Cloud Empire, ensuring she wouldnât lack cultivation resources for at least six months.
Hearing Xiao Yi Xianâs intention to rob the king of the mountain range, Nalan Yanran couldnât help but feel speechless. While most people would do everything possible to avoid such a ferocious beast, Xiao Yi Xian was already plotting against it.
âSenior Sister, do what you want,â Nalan Yanran said with a light chuckle, fully supporting Xiao Yi Xianâs decision.
Xiao Yin, standing nearby, also nodded enthusiastically.
âHaha, since youâre both on board, Iâll go right now!â Xiao Yi Xian laughed and then instructed, âXiao Yin, take care of your Sister Yanran!â
With that, Xiao Yi Xianâs figure flickered and sped toward a distant mountain peak.
Her overwhelming presence and her speedâtoo fast for the naked eye to followâsent the magical beasts in the forest scattering in terror. Some humans training in the area, upon spotting her, felt their hearts skip a beat.
âWhatâs going on?â
Far away, atop a mountain peak, the ruler of this mountain range, the Gray Wolf King, stood overlooking the magical beasts and human cultivators in the forest. Suddenly, its expression shifted drastically.
(End of Chapter)
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