Early the next morning, Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor rode the Blue Eagle, heading toward the Chu Yun Empire.
Looking at the azure sky, Xiao Yan twirled the ring on his finger, a slight smile curling his lips.
He hadn't expected to gain a fourth-tier wind-attribute magical beast core and a second-tier wind-attribute magical beast core just before leaving. His luck was truly good.
Little Red watched the two figures disappear into the distance and let out a long howl from within the valley.
"Stop howling for no reason. Focus on your training here," Yao Lao said, not following Xiao Yan but instead staying behind to tidy up.
With a wave of his hand, space twisted, and the valley was enveloped in a spatial barrier.
After securing the valley, Yao Lao transformed into a streak of light and chased after Xiao Yan.
Little Fairy Doctor brushed her wind-tousled hair and turned to ask, "We were training so well in that valley. Why are we going to the Chu Yun Empire?"
"Your constitution requires a variety of potent toxins. Where else would have more than the Chu Yun Empire?" Xiao Yan replied with a faint smile.
Not only did Little Fairy Doctor's Calamity Poison Body need toxins, but his Nether Poison Flame also required them to grow rapidly.
Looking at the rapidly receding forest below, Little Fairy Doctor asked, "How long will we stay in the Chu Yun Empire?"
"We're not going there just for simple training," Xiao Yan said vaguely.
Xiao Yan looked into the distance, standing with his hands behind his back. The resources he needed for cultivation were vast, and the Jia Ma Empire alone couldn't supply them.
The Chu Yun Empire's territory was no smaller than the Jia Ma Empire, and in some aspects, it was even more expansive.
However, compared to the Jia Ma Empire, the Chu Yun Empire was undoubtedly much more chaotic.
Poison masters, a profession almost universally despised in the Jia Ma Empire, thrived exceptionally well in the Chu Yun Empire.
In every city, one could almost always see people dressed in poison master robes. In the Chu Yun Empire, there was a common sight rarely seen in the Jia Ma Empire: the open trade of poisonous materials.
In every city of this empire, there were specialized markets for selling poisonous materials. Anything related to poison could be purchased there.
Of course, the more potent the poison, the more expensive it was.
Even with Little Lan, their flying mount, it took nearly three to four days of travel before they finally crossed into the border city of the Chu Yun Empire: Rotbone City.
Leaving Little Lan to rest in a dense forest outside the city, Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor entered the city to scout the area.
Coming to the Chu Yun Empire, Xiao Yan planned to help Little Fairy Doctor establish the Poison Sect.
In truth, this wasn't just for Little Fairy Doctor—her sect would ultimately be his as well.
Rotbone City reeked of the pungent scent of poison. As soon as they entered, Xiao Yan gained a clearer understanding of the chaos in the Chu Yun Empire.
Watching the brawlers splashing poison everywhere, Little Fairy Doctor whispered, "Is no one going to stop them in the city?"
"You're asking me? How would I know? This is my first time here too. Let's not meddle in others' affairs," Xiao Yan said, glancing briefly before turning his attention to searching for shops selling medicinal materials and magical cores.
Over the past few days, he had thoroughly reviewed his knowledge of alchemy and poison-making.
After walking for a while, Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor entered a shop. Inside, an old man with the shrewdness typical of a merchant greeted them.
Seeing the old man, who bore a slight resemblance to Hai Bo Dong, Little Fairy Doctor leaned close to Xiao Yan and whispered, "Could he be some hidden expert too?"
"You're really letting your imagination run wild. There aren't that many hidden experts," Xiao Yan said, glancing at the old man. "He's just a low-level Dou Shi. At his age, his talent for cultivation is practically negligible."
"Young man, what are you looking for?" the old man asked, seeing Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor whispering. He quickly stood up, smiling warmly.
The two were dressed luxuriously and had been whispering since they entered. They looked like young runaways, naive and perfect targets for a scam.
Xiao Yan scanned the shop and said indifferently, "Bring out all the medicinal materials and magical cores you have."
"Young man, are you sure?" the old man asked, startled.
Xiao Yan replied casually, "I'll take everything."
"Although my shop isn't large, the total cost of everything here would be around two to three hundred thousand gold coins," the old man said. While he had initially planned to take advantage of these naive youngsters, he hadn't expected them to be such big spenders. This wasn't just a meal—it was a feast!
Xiao Yan touched his storage ring and took out a purple-gold card. The card shimmered with five different colored ripples.
The old man's eyes widened in shock.
A five-pattern purple-gold card. On the Dou Qi Continent, one needed at least the strength of a Dou Ling to qualify for such a prestigious card. Of course, some major factions also had the privilege.
The old man couldn't believe that this young, delicate-looking boy in black robes was a Dou Ling. At best, he might be a Dou Practitioner.
However, the old man had no intention of trying to swindle them. Seeing that the boy came from a powerful background, he naturally didn't dare to cause trouble.
"Young master, please wait a moment," the old man said with a smile as he began gathering the items.
Xiao Yan walked to the door and waited quietly.
Watching the old man bustling about, Little Fairy Doctor whispered, "They say wealth shouldn't be flaunted. Isn't it risky to make such a large purchase in an unfamiliar place?"
Xiao Yan crossed his arms. "Don't worry. If I dare to buy, I have the strength to protect it. These medicinal materials are mostly toxic, perfect for making poison. Some of them are rare in the Jia Ma Empire, so it's better to buy them all at once."
To establish the Poison Sect, he didn't want to pick and choose members one by one. To quickly build a force, he needed to make a big splash.
With Yao Lao, a Dou Zun-level expert, backing him, Xiao Yan wasn't afraid of anything in the Chu Yun Empire.
Moreover, the second-tier wind-attribute magical core from the Wind Leopard Beast and the fourth-tier wind-attribute magical core from the Two-Winged Demon Wolf were perfectly suited to Little Lan's attributes. He planned to use them with the medicinal materials to refine two batches of pills to accelerate her growth.
As for a suitable cultivation technique for Little Lan, Xiao Yan hadn't figured that out yet, but that didn't mean he hadn't made progress in other areas.
As a mount, Little Lan would have many tasks in the Chu Yun Empire. Her current first-tier strength was far too low.
Seeing Xiao Yan's confident demeanor, Little Fairy Doctor also felt reassured.
After waiting for nearly half an hour, the old man finally gathered all the items in the shop.
After paying the gold coins, Xiao Yan stored the items in his ring. He asked the old man where he could rent a small courtyard and then headed there with Little Fairy Doctor.
(End of Chapter)
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