Qingshan Town

"Although this pill can boost a person's strength to the Initial Dou Wang, the strength gained from consuming it comes from overdrawing their life potential. Therefore, the person who consumes this pill will only have three years left to live."

Xiao Shan's expression changed upon hearing about the pill's side effects, and he said with a wry smile:

"Cousin, you didn't bring this out because you want me to take this pill, did you? Although the strength of Dou Wang is tempting, I haven't lived enough yet. My family is counting on me to carry on the family line, and three years is far too short a lifespan."

"What are you thinking? Would I do such a thing?" Xiao Ming said irritably.

Xiao Shan chuckled upon hearing this. In truth, he knew that Xiao Ming, given his personality, would not allow him to take this elixir that could shorten one's lifespan.

"I'm giving you this pill because you'll be spending a lot of time with the family from now on, and having this is just in case. That cyan pill is the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, which can add ten years to your lifespan. If something unexpected happens, whoever takes this pill can survive for a while. If they can cultivate to the Dou Emperor level during that time, the side effects of the Life Devouring Pill will naturally be eliminated."

Xiao Shan was somewhat tempted upon hearing this; wasn't this a shortcut to becoming Dou Wang?

"Can I take this pill?"

"Of course you can, but I don't recommend you do that," Xiao Ming said.

"This Life Devouring Pill increases strength at the cost of consuming a person's life force. Even with the Azure Nether Longevity Pill to extend lifespan, breaking through to the Dou Emperor within those thirteen years is extremely difficult."

Xiao Ming wasn't talking nonsense. The Jia Ma Empire has dozens of Dou Wang, but only four Dou Emperors on the surface.

Jia Nan Academy also has dozens of Dou Wang, but not many Dou Emperors.

You can imagine how difficult it is to go from Dou Wang to Dou Emperor, right?

Xiao Shan's talent isn't bad, but it can't compare to those Dou Wang.

That's why Xiao Ming said that; overworking your body will inevitably cause damage.

This is also why Xiao Ming had the Life Devouring Pill before, but didn't take the shortcut to obtain it.

"Um... alright." Hearing this, Xiao Shan smiled and then said, "However, you don't need to give this pill to the family. With your status, I doubt anyone in the Jia Ma Empire would dare to touch our Xiao Family. Besides, with Brother Xue Tian guarding the family, we don't need to be afraid if anyone comes."

"That's how it usually is," Xiao Ming nodded. "But no one can guarantee that nothing unexpected will happen. As for the Xue Tian, a lone tree can't hold up the whole forest. If someone uses a diversionary tactic, that would be disastrous. I don't want to return to the family in ruins next time."

Xiao Shan was somewhat confused and surprised upon hearing this. What could be surprising? Was his cousin Xiao Ming being a little too cautious?

This unexpected event naturally stemmed from the Hall of Souls and the Misty Cloud Sect.

Now that Xiao Yan has made Three-Year Agreement with Na Lan Yan Ran, who knows if his identity will be discovered by the Hall of Souls? Moreover, Old Man Yao himself is also a target of the Hall of Souls's investigation.

Carrying him around also carries the risk of exposure for Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan might not be in much trouble then, but the Xiao Family could be in a different situation.

You can run away from the monk, but you can't hide from the temple.

These words couldn't be said to Xiao Shan, and Xiao Ming could only explain it as a precaution.

Thinking about the dangers the Xiao Family might face in the future, Xiao Ming frowned and took out three more bottles of pills from his Na Ring.

Xiao Shan blinked and asked, "Uh, what's this?"

"These are two more Life Devouring Pill and one Dou Spirit Pill. I obtained the Life Devouring Pill by chance, and these are all I have. I refined the Dou Spirit Pill while practicing at the Jia Nan Academy. You can take the Dou Spirit Pill to Xue Tian later. Keep the Life Devouring Pill for yourself. However, I don't have any more Azure Nether Longevity Pill, so remember to use them carefully."

"Isn't this really unnecessary?" Xiao Shan scratched his cheek and said. "One is enough. Grade Seven Medicinal Pill are far too precious! Wouldn't it be better if you kept it for yourself?"

"It's nothing. This pill is useless to me. Even if I were to trade it, its value would be greatly reduced due to the side effects. I'll just leave it with the family," Xiao Ming said, waving his hand.

Indeed, as Xiao Ming said, this pill was not very useful to him, and it might not be as attractive Breaking Sect Pill in a trade.

"Okay, then."

Xiao Shan still put the pills into his Na Ring.

After carefully putting away the pills, Xiao Shan asked, "Why are you suddenly giving me these things? Are you going out again?"

"Hmm." Xiao Ming nodded. "I can't stay in the family forever. I plan to leave in the next couple of days. After I've taken care of some things, I'll go back to the Jia Nan Academy. In short, I won't be staying in the family for very long. The family will still need your help."

"Sigh, you're very talented. To have achieved so much at such a young age, it's really impossible for you to stay in the Jia Ma Empire forever."

Xiao Shan had nothing to say about Xiao Ming's decision, after all, the Jia Ma Empire was indeed too small for Xiao Ming.

In Xiao Shan's view, perhaps only the Central Continent mentioned by his Jia Nan Academy classmates is Xiao Ming's stage.

Xiao Ming smiled and took out two bottles of pills from his Na Ring.

This time it wasn't some high-grade elixir, but rather the reward that was promised to Xiao Yu and Xiao Hu when they returned to the family last time.

He couldn't forget what he had promised. He might not have time in the future, so it's best to let Xiao Shan keep an eye on things.

Xiao Shan accepted the pills, and after discussing some matters with Xiao Ming, he left.

the next day.

Xiao Ming then pulled the sleepy-eyed Zi Yan away from the Xiao Family and flew towards the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Near Wu Tan City, the town closest to the Magical Beast Mountain Range is called Qingshan Town, which is also known as Magical Beast Town because of its proximity to the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

The largest group of people in the town were naturally the mercenaries who spent their days spitting blood on the front lines.

They walked in groups, arms around each other, talking animatedly in the streets, discussing without restraint which women in town were the most attractive, where the liquor was the strongest, and where the Magical Beast were the most ferocious.

Walking on the cobblestone streets, the young Xiao Ming and the lovely Zi Yan naturally attracted many curious glances.

Xiao Ming ignored this and instead pulled Zi Yan along the street, walking slowly as if searching for something.

There are many shops on both sides of the street, and because of its advantageous location, it is quite popular.

Xiao Ming's gaze swept over the brightly lit shops, but he stopped when his eyes landed on a rather spacious herbal medicine shop.

Without hesitation, he led Zi Yan directly into the renowned Ten Thousand Medicine House herbal medicine shop.

Stepping into the spacious shop, the interior is illuminated as brightly as day by the Moonlight Stone hanging on the walls.

The shop was quite crowded at the moment, and the staff were all very busy, so no one had yet greeted Xiao Ming and his companion who had just entered.