Jia Ma Holy City, Jia Xingtian
The next day, Xiao Ming took Zi Yan to the City Lord's Mansion to meet Yaoye, and together they headed to Jia Ma Holy City.
Two days later, aboard a flying Magical Beast specially raised by the Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Ming stood in front of the window and looked out, where a huge city was faintly visible in the distance.
As the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Ma Holy City naturally has a large population. When viewed from the sky, it is even larger than Jia Nan City, where Jia Nan Academy is located, exuding an ancient and magnificent Aura.
As Xiao Ming gazed into the distance, a fragrant breeze drifted over and stood beside him.
"Enjoying the scenery alone, Master Xiao Ming truly has a refined taste."
"I was just bored in the room. The Imperial Capital isn't far away, so coming out to see the sights can help ease my mind," Xiao Ming said with a smile.
Yaoye looked at Xiao Ming beside her, who had a faint smile on his face, and a smile also appeared on her face.
After spending two days together, Yaoye found that Xiao Ming was quite amiable, and she felt less nervous when facing Xiao Ming again, unlike during their first meeting.
"Is Xiao Ming almost here?" In the room next door, after Xiao Ming's voice fell, a small head with a purple ponytail appeared.
Who else could it be but Zi Yan?
"Yes, they should be there in two minutes."
Xiao Ming spoke to Zi Yan, who squeezed between him and Yaoye after coming out of the room.
"We're almost there! I get so bored every time I ride this flying Magical Beast. And you won't even let me go out to find herbs. Humph, if you ask me, it's such a short distance, wouldn't it be much faster if we just flew over ourselves? Why do we have to ride this slow flying Magical Beast!" Zi Yan complained, hands on her hips.
"This..." Xiao Ming glanced at Yaoye remained silent.
This is naturally because Yaoye cannot fly.
It seems inappropriate for him to simply abandon the person and fly over when someone invites him.
The time spent riding the flying Magical Beast wasn't long, so it's nothing.
As for sending Zi Yan out to find medicinal herbs, after the Xiao Family sent Zi Yan out once, Zi Yan also sent Zi Yan out once. However, that time Zi Yan took out several sealed jade boxes.
It's obvious they went and raided someone else's Treasure Vault.
This left him speechless. It was best not to make too many enemies in the Jia Ma Empire, so Xiao Ming forbade Zi Yan from running out again.
Yaoye, standing beside her, understood her own predicament. She felt a little embarrassed, but also a bit curious as she looked at Zi Yan.
After spending the past two days together, she had noticed that Xiao Ming seemed to dote on this beautiful little girl.
She had tried to build a good relationship with the other party, but the other party seemed uninterested in her and ignored her. As the Royal Princess of the Imperial Family, this was the first time she had encountered such a situation.
"Medicinal herbs can be found everywhere. After our trip to the Imperial Capital, how about we go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to search for them together?"
He ran his right hand over Zi Yan's smooth hair, enjoying the silky feel, and said this.
"Master Xiao Ming, there's no need for such trouble. The Jia Ma Imperial Family has a large collection of medicinal herbs. If needed, Master Xiao Ming can freely choose from the Jia Ma Imperial Family's Treasure Vault after this alchemy trip." Upon hearing this, Yaoye quickly said.
"Of course, as Miss Zi Yan is Master Xiao Ming's friend, we will also present her with two medicinal herbs."
Yaoye gave Zi Yan two medicinal herbs, mainly out of respect for Xiao Ming.
Zi Yan had absolutely no concept of rejection, especially when it came to medicinal herbs.
So she happily agreed.
Speechless, Xiao Ming looked at the delighted Zi Yan. Were these medicinal herbs so easy to obtain? He then said to Yaoye, "Thank you, Princess Yao Ye. Consider the herbs part of your reward."
Gu Xi
Just as Yaoye was about to say something, a black-clad figure exuding the Aura of Dou Ling level walked over and said, "Princess, we have arrived at the Holy City. The Flying Beast Station is below."
Yaoye stopped speaking and turned to look at the man in black. "Then let's land. Also, send a message to Great-Grandpa that Master Xiao Ming has arrived."
In the magnificent living room of the Jia Ma Imperial Palace.
"Master Xiao Ming, I am truly sorry for not greeting you properly! Hahaha, please have a seat, and someone bring some tea."
An elderly man dressed in a white linen robe greeted Xiao Ming warmly as he entered, while Yaoye stood obediently beside him.
"Elder Jia," Xiao Ming said with a smile, looking at the old man in the hemp robe before him.
The old man in the hemp robe was Jia Xingtian. The flying Magical Beast had landed directly near the Imperial City. After they arrived at the Imperial City, they immediately met Jia Xingtian, who had been waiting for them for a long time.
As the strongest person in the Jia Ma Empire on the surface, Jia Xingtian possesses the strength of Dou Huang Peak in his perception, and his powerful aura should not be underestimated.
Seeing Xiao Ming and Zi Yan take their seats, Jia Xingtian smiled broadly and praised Xiao Ming without any airs, showing none of the arrogance of Imperial Guardian.
Jia Xingtian's words of praise were nothing more than the same old clichés, complimenting Xiao Ming's talent. Zi Yan, who was next to Xiao Ming, sighed with boredom as she listened.
Although Jia Xingtian is an old and shrewd man, he speaks much more eloquently than others.
But Xiao Ming, who had already developed this habit, let it go in one ear and out the other.
Xiao Ming completely ignored the overt attempt to win over Jia Xingtian.
Jia Xingtian's behavior revealed his strong desire to become Grade Six Alchemist.
How could one not yearn for it?
Grade Six Alchemist are top-tier in the Jia Ma Empire. Just by standing there, they can attract a large number of powerful individuals. Moreover, Grade Six Alchemist are like Mount Tai and the Big Dipper in the Alchemy World of the Jia Ma Empire.
Their appeal is unimaginable; if they could get Xiao Ming on their side, the Imperial Family's power would double.
That's why the Jia Xingtian is so enthusiastic.
Of course, as much as he longed for it, if Xiao Ming didn't intend to join the Imperial Family, Jia Xingtian had no intention of forcing him to stay. Xiao Ming's rapid growth was not only due to his own intelligence, but also because he must have had someone helping him behind the scenes.
Touching him rashly would not be a wise move.
After the initial greetings, Xiao Ming went straight to the point and stated the purpose of his trip.
"Elder Jia, I already know the purpose of your invitation. Do you intend to refine the Breaking Sect Pill first, or treat the Guardian Beast of the Nation first?"
"Master Xiao Ming, isn't this a bit too hasty? I've already ordered a banquet to be prepared. Let's first welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey before discussing this matter."
Jia Xingtian said with a smile that he was actually quite happy that Xiao Ming had taken the initiative to suggest resolving these two matters as soon as possible, since the sooner these problems were solved, the better.
However, it would seem that they lacked hospitality to send people off to do things before they'd even had a chance to settle in, hence his remark.
"It's alright. I'll take a look at the Guardian Beast of the Nation first. Any old wounds are difficult to treat. I'll examine it first so I have a better idea of what's going on."
Upon hearing Jia Xingtian, Jia Xingtian pondered for a moment, then found it reasonable. He stood up and said with a smile, "Hehe, then I'll trouble Master Xiao Ming. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality. Please don't refuse the welcome banquet after investigating the Dark Sea Flood Dragon's condition."
"Okay, let's go." Xiao Ming nodded.