Black Rock City

A streak of purple light cut across the sky and descended into Cold Pool's territory.

"Big sister!"

Little Spirit eagerly rushed into Xiao Yi Xian's embrace, her white hair swaying, her wine-red eyes brimming with longing.

Looking at Little Spirit before her, Xiao Yi Xian gently rubbed her little head. She had missed Little Spirit quite a bit during this time as well.

"Master!"

"Miss!"

The two of them sighed in relief when they saw Xiao Yi Xian return safely. If their golden thigh had run off, they truly would not have known what to do.

In their hearts, Xiao Yi Xian had always been unfathomable. Moreover, there was a chance to advance by following her; if left to cultivate in seclusion on their own, they would never accomplish much.

After a round of concerned questions, Chi Han looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said, "Master, should we set off now?"

Liu Yan also chimed in, "Yes, Miss. Staying any longer won't do us any good!"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "We'll head to Black Rock City to pick up a few things first, then make our way to the Tagor Desert!"

"The Tagor Desert?"

"The Tagor Desert?"

Liu Yan and Chi Han spoke in unison. They did not understand why they were going there.

The Tagor Desert was filled with nothing but sand, and a special race lived there as well.

"The Snake People Race!"

It was originally a paradise for fire and earth cultivators, but because of the Snake People Race, very few people dared to go there.

The Snake People Race and humans were sworn enemies, their hatred stretching back hundreds of years, perhaps even longer.

There was also a ruler guarding that place...

"Queen Medusa!" A Dou Emperor expert, and it was said that she had already been a Peak Dou Emperor long ago.

The man and beast exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes. Why were they going to such a place?

Xiao Yi Xian smiled mysteriously. "There are quite a few good things there, and we also need to meet someone."

"Someone?"

The two of them were puzzled, but neither voiced it. For them, it was enough to simply follow her!

Roar!

Chi Han let out a roar, spreading his white wings as his figure instantly tore through the air and flew into the distance.

Xiao Yi Xian and the others sat comfortably on Chi Han's back as white clouds swept past around them.

The surrounding magical beasts sensed the kingly aura in the sky and bowed in submission.

The enormous shadow continued flying into the distance...

The closest city to Xiao Yi Xian at the moment was a large city located in the eastern province of the Jia Ma Empire.

Its scale was even more imposing than Wu Tan City's. In terms of overall strength, this city called Black Rock City ranked among the best of all the Jia Ma Empire's major cities.

Xiao Yi Xian's primary objective on this trip was to first reach Black Rock City, then find Gute and see whether he had any useful treasures.

Moreover, cities of this scale were equipped by the empire with civilian aerial transport teams. After all, the Monster Beast Mountain Range was far too distant from the eastern border. If Xiao Yi Xian had to walk there herself, it would likely take at least four or five months.

Of course, she could fly there herself or ride a Dou Wang mount. Compared to Xiao Yan, she had it much easier.

Standing atop Chi Han, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the enormous city reflecting a faint red glow beneath the lingering rays of the setting sun, and she let out a slight breath of relief.

Only when she drew close did Xiao Yi Xian realize that the city's enormous walls were entirely built from neat blocks of black rock.

This black rock was extremely sturdy. Legend had it that these walls had once withstood the combined bombardment of two Dou Wang experts without being shaken in the slightest. This showed just how formidable their defenses were.

Xiao Yi Xian dismounted Chi Han some distance from Black Rock City. Being too ostentatious was not a good thing. Chi Han's body rapidly shrank, and a streak of white light flashed as he whooshed into Xiao Yi Xian's sleeve.

Chi Han had transformed into a white ornament tied around Xiao Yi Xian's left wrist.

Xiao Yi Xian found the accessory quite convenient. It was rather like Qing Lin's Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. As expected of a snake.

Xiao Yi Xian carried Little Spirit while Liu Yan followed behind them. The three headed toward Black Rock City, and when they approached, they were even more stunned by its massive city gates.

Those weathered gates were beyond comparison with any gate she had seen in her previous life.

Whether in their scars, height, or width, there was only one word to describe them: "big"!

After paying the tax at the gates, they were smoothly allowed inside and passed through the somewhat dark passage within the city walls.

A moment later, their view suddenly opened up. A deafening tide of bustling voices crashed over them, making the unprepared Xiao Yi Xian's head ache slightly.

Accustomed to the quiet, elegant life of cultivation, she was somewhat unaccustomed to suddenly arriving in a worldly city.

Seeing the incomparably bustling city, Little Spirit grew a little happier, staring blankly at the candied hawthorns.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled when she saw this. Each of the three held a candied hawthorn skewer. They were cheap anyway, and she had never lacked gold coins.

Liu Yan stared blankly at the candied hawthorn in his hand. It inadvertently reminded him that his disciple had also liked eating them as a child.

Sadly, his disciple's body had never been found, and he did not know who had killed him. He had once searched all of Wu Tan City, yet had failed to find even a corpse or any news.

Looking at the building in the distance, Xiao Yi Xian could not help recalling the original owner's former wish.

"When I break through to Dou Zhe, I want to become a Medicine Master..."

"Medicinal herbs are ultimately nowhere near as good as pills. I want to cultivate into a Dou Zhe soon..."

Xiao Yi Xian's mind was filled with that small figure. Even after experiencing the ways of the world and the treachery of people's hearts,

the original owner still held a deep obsession with alchemy...

Huff!

Xiao Yi Xian softly exhaled. The candied hawthorn in her mouth no longer continued sweetening her heart.

As a major city, this place naturally had an Alchemist Guild. The original Xiao Yan had also taken his Medicine Master examination here.

And indeed, the status of a Medicine Master was extraordinary. Not only could they ride flying magical beasts for free, even their robes were far from ordinary.

The three arrived outside an inn. It was already getting late, so everything else would have to wait until tomorrow.

"Yuelai Inn!"

Xiao Yi Xian walked inside. A grinning waiter came over and asked, "How many guests? Are you staying the night or dining?"

Xiao Yi Xian tossed out a money pouch and said blandly, "Two private rooms. Bring us some of your signature dishes!"

"Right away, honored guests. Please come in!"

Under the waiter's guidance, the three of them entered their rooms...

Xiao Yi Xian looked through the window as the setting sun descended...

Little Spirit poked the shrunken Chi Han with a wooden stick, as though she found it great fun!

I'll endure!

Chi Han paid no mind to the little ancestor poking him with that stick. This was an ancestor he could not resist!