A Finger Sent an Eight-Star Dou Emperor Flying

Xiao Zhan gripped the wooden box in his hand tightly, his resolve beginning to waver. His father, the previous Patriarch of the Xiao Family, had once told him never to take out the Tou She Ancient God Jade, no matter what happened.

This jade fragment was of immense importance. One careless mistake could bring about the destruction of the Xiao Family.

Over the years, he alone had known about the jade fragment; even the two Elders did not know the reason behind it.

But so many years had passed. He was already in his sixties, with only a few years left to live. These two Earth-Tier Cultivation Methods should suit Xiao Yan well. With them, Xiao Yan's chances in the Three Year Agreement would surely increase greatly.

Xiao Xun Er was so anxious she was nearly in tears. She had returned in too much of a hurry and had not brought any Earth-Tier Cultivation Methods with her. Otherwise, she would have used them to purchase the Tou She Ancient God Jade as well.

Seeing that Xiao Zhan was already wavering, Jiang Cheng waved his embroidered sleeve, and a Sixth-Grade Pill appeared out of thin air.

"This pill is named the Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill, a high-grade Sixth-Grade Pill."

A rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire room as the wooden box was opened. One breath of it was enough to refresh the mind and spirit!

The entire venue erupted in uproar!

Even the Xiao Family's two Elders could not help stepping closer to inspect it. Once they confirmed it was truly a Sixth-Grade Pill, they could only suck in a cold breath. This man could actually produce a Sixth-Grade Pill—it was simply unbelievable!

Yun Yun remained calm, murmuring inwardly, It really is a Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill. Anyone below the Dou Ling realm who consumes it can raise their strength by three stars... Calling it a Seventh-Grade Pill would not be an exaggeration.

Throughout the Jia Ma Empire, only Pill King Gu He could refine Sixth-Grade Pills. Yet even he was helpless when it came to the Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill.

That was because anyone wishing to refine something of this grade had to possess a wondrous treasure of heaven and earth: Heavenly Flames!

Xiao Zhan's heartbeat quickened as he swallowed. Xiao Yan should need this Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill very badly...

"What do you think?" Jiang Cheng chuckled softly. "A Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill, along with two Earth Tier Low Grade Fighting Skills—surely that should be enough to exchange for the jade fragment in your hand?"

"Uncle Xiao, you must not!" Xiao Xun Er cried urgently. "The jade fragment is immensely valuable, far beyond what two Dou Techniques and a Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill can compare to. If Uncle Xiao trusts me, give the jade fragment to Xun Er. Xun Er will request that the Patriarch grant the Xiao Family ten Earth-Tier Cultivation Methods."

The two Elders exchanged glances and sneered. "Xun Er, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? If you can produce them right now, we will naturally believe you. But if you cannot, then the exchange must proceed."

"Earth-Tier Dou Techniques are things that few people in the entire Jia Ma Empire can cultivate. Besides, once the Sixth-Grade Exquisite Barrier-Breaking Pill is consumed, the Patriarch can break through to the Dou Ling realm in the shortest possible time. In the future, our Xiao Family may even return to the Imperial Capital."

The Xiao Family had lived in the tiny Wu Tan City for years. Their desire to return to the Imperial Capital had not arisen only a day or two ago.

The First Elder immediately followed up, saying, "Patriarch, we have all witnessed the Xiao Family's rise and fall. Now that an opportunity to break through to the Dou Ling realm lies before us, we cannot miss such a fine chance!"

Xiao Zhan nodded as well, his right hand uncontrollably extending the box containing the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

However, at that moment, black mist spread through the Xiao Family's main hall. In an instant, shadows surged upward, eventually condensing into the shape of a human figure.

The figure was entirely wrapped in a pitch-black robe. He slightly raised his head, revealing a dark, aged face.

"Heh, this little fellow really is sensitive..." The black-robed man chuckled softly and said in a low voice, "There are some things you cannot touch yet. Otherwise, there will be nowhere for you to go on this continent!"

"A Dou Emperor?!" Yun Yun rose to her feet, watching the suddenly appearing Dou Emperor expert with vigilance.

"Threatening me?"

Jiang Cheng snorted coldly. "Do you know what I hate most in my life? Being threatened. Do you truly think an expert of the Gu Clan would come here?"

Upon hearing this, the black figure's expression froze. He abruptly turned toward Jiang Cheng, while Xiao Xun Er unconsciously covered her red lips.

"How do you know... Who exactly are you?!"

Jiang Cheng reached out with his bare hand. The black figure did not even have a chance to react before he was caught directly in Jiang Cheng's palm.

"My name is Jiang Cheng. I am a traveler wandering the world."

At such an understated gesture, Ling Ying, a mighty Dou Emperor, turned pale.

Jiang Cheng drew the blade at his side and smiled. "Those who wield the blade must grasp its momentum and look down upon the world."

"Still, you are lacking a little."

Jiang Cheng's finger moved slightly. Ling Ying, standing before him, felt as though he had been struck by a carriage. He flew backward without any control, smashing through three walls of the Xiao Family before shooting out of the residence and vanishing from sight.

"Elder Ling!"

Xiao Xun Er's face changed drastically. Elder Ling was an Eight-Star Dou Emperor, yet he had been thrown out of the Xiao Family's main hall so effortlessly, without the slightest ability to resist.

Who exactly was this man before her?

"Miss, there is no need to panic. I convince people with virtue. As long as you do not try anything underhanded, I will not attack you."

Jiang Cheng merely glanced at Xiao Xun Er before turning his gaze back to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan also understood that this man's strength was not to be underestimated. He hurriedly offered the Xiao Family's jade fragment with both hands. "Senior, this is your jade fragment..."

Jiang Cheng opened the box and nodded in satisfaction upon seeing the Tou She Ancient God Jade lying quietly within.

"Many thanks, Patriarch Xiao. Then I shall take my leave. Sect Master Yun, let us go."

With that, Jiang Cheng turned around elegantly, his left hand placed behind his back while the folding fan in his right hand slowly fanned. He looked every bit the refined young gentleman.

Paired with his peerless features, any woman who saw him would find her heartbeat quickening.

Who exactly is this man?

Above the void.

Jiang Cheng turned his head toward Yun Yun, the Misty Cloud Sect Leader behind him, and gave a soft laugh. "What is it, Miss Yun Yun? Is something weighing on your mind?"

Yun Yun pursed her lips. "I have never understood what realm you are truly in, sir. Why could that Eight-Star Dou Emperor not even last a single exchange in your hands?"

"Heh, whatever realm you wish me to be in, that is what realm I am in. I am merely a traveler. Roaming the world and reading countless books are what I seek. If you do not mind, you may remain by my side and cultivate diligently. You will surely achieve great things in the future."

Yun Yun smiled bitterly. "Senior, you jest. I am the Misty Cloud Sect Leader. If I leave, would my disciples not lose their resolve to cultivate?"

Jiang Cheng said nothing. Only she could choose her own path, though he would still give her some help.

After all, in his previous life, one of the women he had loved most was Yun Yun, the Misty Cloud Sect Leader—this foolish girl.

Her sect had been destroyed, her Teacher killed. She had drifted from place to place with her disciple Nalan Yanran, eventually remaining in the Flower Sect, only to be feared by others. Her life had been filled with hardship.