Pregnancy and the Desolate Ancient Region

"We must send someone. Even if we don't obtain the Bodhi Heart, it would be good to get some Bodhi Seed. As for the number of people to go, Elder Xuan, you can arrange it as you see fit. Of course, if other members of the Alliance want to go, there's no need to stop them."

Xiao Ming answered Xuan Kongzi's question without much thought.

To be honest, Xiao Ming couldn't think of a reason to stop them. Even if he didn't send anyone, the Heavenly Court wouldn't lack people who would go on their own. The world has no shortage of bold people, and the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree was enough. What was a little danger compared to that?

However, there is a difference between going on your own and being arranged by a powerful force. Going on your own is not guaranteed, while being arranged by a powerful force means that there will be strong people to meet you, so you won't be intercepted and killed after leaving the Desolate Ancient Region.

The Dou Qi Continent was unaware of the young heroes who bravely ventured into the Secret Realm, risking their lives to overcome numerous difficulties and reap abundant rewards, only to die in a tragic scenario where one was the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Xuan Kongzi that Xiao Ming had made a decision, Xuan Kongzi nodded, not surprised at all. He then discussed some other matters concerning the Alliance with Xiao Ming before leaving.

As Xuan Kongzi left, Xiao Ming stretched out his left and right hands and wrapped them around the waists of Zi Yan and Medusa, and spoke softly.

"I'm also going to the Desolate Ancient Region this time. Do you want to come with me?"

"You're going too? You've already become a saint, so even the legendary Bodhi Heart should be useless to you now, right?" Medusa leaned her alluring face on Xiao Ming's shoulder, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, if there's anything, you can arrange for the elders to do it," Zi Yan said, blinking her big eyes.

"I'm here for the Bodhi Ancient Tree's Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation. Right now, I can only refine Ninth Grade Treasure Pill. If I can experience Hundred Lifetimes Reincarnation, my Alchemy Technique will likely break through to a terrifying level. Moreover, there might be some unknown events that may occur with the Bodhi Ancient Tree's reappearance this time, which I need to investigate."

After explaining, Xiao Ming asked, "So, are you going?"

Medusa frowned slightly, glanced at Wannian Yue'er, and said, "Forget it. Although my strength has improved in the past six months, I haven't reached the Dou Sheng level yet. I won't go with you. I'll stay home and take care of Yue'er."

"Okay, Zi Yan, what about you?"

After the infamous Medusa got married, she became a model wife and mother, which didn't surprise Xiao Ming.

"I want to go with Xiao Ming!"

Zi Yan certainly wouldn't take the opportunity to go out with Xiao Ming. Besides, she couldn't stay idle. Even if it was a dangerous area, she wouldn't refuse to go out for a stroll.

"Xian'er, where's Qing Lin?"

Xiao Ming and the other two didn't speak loudly, but since their strength had reached the Dou Sheng, they naturally heard them.

Qing Lin, like Zi Yan, nodded without hesitation.

Xiao Yi Xian touched her belly, and the faint life force inside brought a smile to her face. Then she shook her head.

"I'm pregnant, so I won't go."

"What, you're pregnant too?"

Before Xiao Ming could react, Zi Yan was the first to be agitated. She left Xiao Ming and moved closer to Xiao Yi Xian, pressing her face against the latter's stomach, where she discovered a faint life force.

"It's true! I was the one who met Xiao Ming first, why are you all so quick to get together!" Zi Yan's tone was somewhat indignant, which made Qing Lin next to her want to laugh.

Yue'er stared at Zi Yan curiously, wondering what she was talking about.

"Alright."

Xiao Ming stepped forward and patted Zi Yan's head, then asked with a smile, "When did you find out?"

Xiao Ming was also surprised that Xiao Yi Xian was pregnant. However, pregnancy is a highly accidental thing, especially since the two of them were both Dou Sheng.

Therefore, Xiao Ming was quite happy.

"I found it this morning," Xiao Yi Xian replied with a maternal smile.

She was Xiao Ming's first woman, but she had watched Medusa, who came later, become pregnant first. Although she didn't say it, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and wondered if her constitution had affected their relationship. Fortunately, it has now been proven that there was nothing wrong with her constitution.

"Since you're pregnant, you should stay home. It'll be good for you to keep Medusa company. I'll start the furnace later to refine some foundation -Foundation Building Medicinal Pill for the fetus before heading to the Desolate Ancient Region."

"Good."

For the next two weeks, Xiao Ming spent his time refining pills. He only emerged from seclusion when news of the Bodhi Ancient Tree began to spread widely throughout the Central Plains.

After giving the pill to Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Ming left with Zi Yan and Qing Lin.

Desolate Ancient Region

Desolate Town is the closest human city to the Desolate Ancient Region. However, not many people live here normally, and because of the Desolate Ancient Region's fearsome reputation, few people come here.

Therefore, this town was almost always deserted. But now it's different. The appearance of the Bodhi Ancient Tree has attracted countless people, which has directly caused this once deserted town to become extremely popular. The noise can be heard from miles away.

Xiao Ming and his group's first stop was this small town called Desolate Town.

Amidst the rolling yellow sands, passing through the towering town gates, the dust-laden city unfolded before Xiao Ming and his companions, bringing with it a wild and untamed Aura.

Mercenaries coming and going, vendors hawking their wares, merchants selling their wares, bustling taverns— the Mortal World's Atmosphere is vividly displayed here.

Beside Xiao Ming, the beautiful Qing Lin rolled her eyes, curiously observing everything around her. The environment reminded Qing Lin of the Stone Desert City in the Tagor Desert.

Although it holds many unpleasant memories, it was the place where Qing Lin and Xiao Ming first met, making it unforgettable for Qing Lin.

Zi Yan looked around with great interest. The undeveloped Desolate Ancient Region was a natural Ancient Ruins, filled with Ancient Times relics and countless rare treasures. Zi Yan's Treasure Hunting Talent allowed her to sense many good treasures.

However, after Zi Yan became the Dragon Emperor, her standards became much higher, so she didn't try to pick up any bargains.

"Let's take a look around and see if we can get any useful information," Xiao Ming said.

The Desolate Town was extremely crowded these days, and the arrival of Xiao Ming and his companions did not attract much attention. Only occasionally would someone notice that Xiao Ming looked somewhat familiar.

Strolling along both sides of the street, Xiao Ming discovered all sorts of shops and stalls selling weapons, armor, elixirs, Magic Core, medicinal herbs...

Detoxification Pill and Wound Healing Pill are the most common and best-selling items here, and Magic Core and medicinal herbs are also relatively plentiful.

Clearly, the fact that people could make a Desolate Town even in the dangerous Desolate Ancient Region is related to this.

Xiao Ming also discovered that the stall owners here were at least High-Level Dou Ancestor level, and each of them exuded a fierce Aura.

On the contrary, the passersby on the street were a group of Dou Wang, Dou Emperor, and at most Dou Zong.

This scene made Xiao Ming sigh softly. Clearly, to survive in the Desolate Ancient Region, one needed to be at least High-Star Dou Ancestor. All the passersby here were attracted by the news of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Xiao Ming was certain that if they dared to step into the Desolate Ancient Region, at least 90% of them would die.

Before he had taken more than a few steps, Xiao Ming heard that several Dou Zun had died in recent days. These people must have known about this outcome, but not many would back down.