The Approaching Crisis
On the mountain peaks surrounding Jia Nan Academy.
The girl wore a light blue dress, her temperament cool and indifferent, like a pure lotus flower untouched by the dust of the world. Her slender waist was like a willow leaf, so delicate that it could be grasped in one hand. Her long black hair was casually tied with a piece of pale purple ribbon, flowing smoothly down her beautiful curves to her waist.
"Ling Ying, tell me what you've found out..."
Xiao Xun'er's face remained pale, and her words carried a hint of coldness.
Ling Ying, dressed in a black robe, frowned and said with a helpless expression, "Miss, that battlefield has long been completely destroyed by the eruption of the Heavenly Flames. Not a blade of grass grows within a radius of several hundred meters, and there is no trace of the murderer's whereabouts."
"But..."
"Based on the news coming from the Black Corner Region these past few days, the Medicine Emperor Han Feng is confirmed dead. Therefore, the battle must have left no survivors. It's unlikely we can get any information from that angle. But regarding the Soul Hall..."
Seeing Xiao Xun'er's increasingly gloomy expression, Ling Ying quickly spoke again, "However, I didn't come away empty-handed this time outside the battlefield. I found a special arrow..."
As he spoke, Ling Ying took out a special arrow with a golden shaft and a silver arrowhead and handed it to Xiao Xun'er.
Xiao Xun'er frowned, raised her hand to take it and examine it carefully, and asked, "Are you sure this is related to Brother Xiao Yan's death?"
"Miss, be careful!"
While quickly stopping Xiao Xun'er's actions, Ling Ying explained, "The arrowhead is soaked in a special kind of deadly poison. Even a Peak Dou Emperor expert would die from the poison within a few breaths if exposed to it. The poison can even invade the soul... It's terrifying!"
Xiao Xun'er paused, and a golden light suddenly flashed in her eyes, an invisible heat emanating from her small hands.
Using the power of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame to isolate her hand from direct contact with the arrow, Xiao Xun'er was surprised to find that the golden arrow shaft did not change under her Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame at all, and even felt a slight coolness, which surprised her greatly.
"What material is this arrow shaft made of? Why is it so special?"
Ling Ying paused for a moment, then said, "From what I've observed, this arrow shaft is likely forged from the Essence of Golden Mother, making it very special. It can only be produced in the Alchemy Mountain in the Eastern Central Plains..."
"Central Plains? Alchemy Mountain?"
Xiao Xun'er's expression immediately became even more serious.
She simply couldn't understand why her Brother Xiao Yan had suddenly been drawn into such a complicated affair, and how this arrow, produced in the Eastern Central Plains, had ended up on the battlefield. Was it from the Soul Hall, or Han Feng? Or perhaps the Venerable Yao who was now just a soul...
Could it be that that thing really is on Brother Xiao Yan?
As she thought about it, Xiao Xun'er felt that her mind was completely blank.
Since Xiao Yan's death, she has been in a daze these days, unable to sort out many things.
"Who is the family sending this time? When will they arrive?"
Ling Ying immediately replied, "It's Elder Gu Qian. We'll arrive in the Northwest Region in five days at most."
Gu Qian, one of the Gu Clan Elder, is Six-Star Dou Zun level expert who also makes an appearance in the original work.
Hearing that the family had actually sent a Dou Zun elder, Xiao Xun'er finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the great battle was completely destroyed by the eruption of the Heavenly Flames, even Dou Zun could still find something inside...
Meanwhile, the real instigator of this matter was using the name of the Wind Thunder Pavilion to swindle and deceive the Three Major Powers!
It remains the same luxurious manor where the Medicine Emperor once resided.
Inside the hall, the leaders of the Three Major Powers sat in order.
What surprised everyone even more was that, in the position that was on par with the leaders of the Three Major Powers, there was an extra seat, occupied by a young man who was only Dou Wang.
This person can only be Mo Tang...
"Everyone, we have taken over Maple City. In addition to the assets that were once under the name of the Medicine Emperor, many local shops have also chosen to join us. Now it is time to reap the rewards of our efforts."
Su Mei's face was full of excited smiles, and a bright blush was faintly visible on her pretty face.
Tie Wu's muscular old face involuntarily turned to the other party, and then his gaze inadvertently glanced at Mo Tang beside him...
"It seems this kid from the Wind Thunder Pavilion is in good shape; he can actually withstand this demon's endless demands..."
Tie Wu thought to himself with a hint of malice.
Su Mei naturally had no idea what this cunning fellow was thinking, but even if she did, she wouldn't care.
Although she wasn't as filthy as Tie Wu had imagined these past two days, she had indeed been very comfortable.
Well, what can I say? I'm just too beautiful; I've caught a little golden dragon...
Just like now, although the alliance was initiated by Tie Wu, and on the surface the Sky Yin Sect is the strongest, when the Three Major Powers discuss important matters, they implicitly regard her as the leader.
This greatly satisfied Su Mei's vanity, and the more she looked at Mo Tang, the more she liked him!
The Three Major Powers plundered a lot of good things in Maple City this time. These included not only the Medicine Emperor's own treasures, but also various shops under his name, all of which are now in their hands.
According to the original agreement among the Three Major Powers, these items were to be divided equally among them...
But now, the sudden change of events involving Mo Tang has forced the previous agreement to change.
Su Mei glanced at Tie Wu and Yin Gu Lao, and said with a faint smile, "Originally, according to the agreement, these things were to be divided equally among the three of us. However, Little Brother Tang turned the tide earlier, single-handedly killing two Dou Wang and forcing back a Dou Emperor, which allowed us to preserve our gains. Therefore, I propose that we take 20% of these things as a token of our gratitude to Little Brother Tang..."
"Of course, since this was proposed by me, Su Mei, then one-tenth of these two-tenths will come from my Rakshasa Gate, and the Mad Lion Gang and the Sky Yin Sect will each contribute half a tenth. I wonder what the Chief Tie and the Yin Sect Master?"
As soon as she finished speaking, both Tie Wu and Yin Gu Lao cursed inwardly at the same time, "That shameless and treacherous woman!"
Damn it, you're playing the good guy, but you expect us to foot the bill? You've got a really good plan!
Of course, it's only half the profit, and after Su Mei brought it up, they won't jump out and be the bad guy.
After all, one should respect someone's background.
"Hahaha, Sect Master Su is right. Brother Tang has indeed made a great contribution this time. According to the rules, it is appropriate to give him these things. No problem!" Tie Wu touched his bald head and laughed loudly.
Yin Gu Lao nodded in agreement.
Although Hong Cheng was actually defeated by himself, given the series of events that followed, it's somewhat plausible that Su Mei said he was scared away by Mo Tang's identity...
Yin Gu Lao secretly made excuses for himself.