Back to Desert City

Inside the courtyard of the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, fewer than ten people remained. Looking at Xiao Yu, who had returned from outside the city, Xiao Ding asked, "Have you sent him away?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Hmm, why are you all standing here?"

Xiao Li stepped forward and put his arm around Xiao Yu's shoulder, saying, "We're leaving tomorrow, so we're planning a party tonight. After all, we're leaving this place we've lived in for several years."

Xiao Yu didn't object, nodding and saying, "Alright, then let's drink until we drop tonight! Tomorrow, we'll set off for the Imperial Capital first, and then head to the Black Corner Region to the Jia Nan Academy!"

Everyone chuckled, then went to prepare the strong liquor for the evening's party.

As night fell, the group sat in the center of the courtyard, eating roasted mutton, drinking strong liquor, and chatting. Suddenly having to leave, they felt a little melancholy. The three Xiao Yu brothers, sitting to one side, were talking.

Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yu and asked, "Imperial Capital this time because of the Misty Cloud Sect? I wonder what Little Yan's cultivation level is like now!"

"Hahaha, big brother, you still don't trust Little Yan? He was the one with the most mischievous ideas when they were Little Yan. Now that his talent has returned, what are you worried about?" Xiao Li laughed heartily and said carefree.

"Pretty much, but I'm going to the Imperial Capital soon for something. The empire will be holding an Alchemist Tournament in a little over a month, and I heard the rewards are pretty good. I'll go check it out first!" Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Xiao Ding nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, I almost forgot that you, Little Yu, are also an alchemist."

Xiao Ding glanced at Xiao Li and said, "Even if your talent has returned, you still need to be careful. The Misty Cloud Sect is the number one power in the Jia Ma Empire, and it's not easy to deal with. If possible, I'd like to pay a visit to Old Master Nalan during our trip to the Imperial Capital!"

Xiao Yu thought to himself, "Although the current world has deviated somewhat from the original world, it's unlikely to be too far off. I think Xiao Yan should be able to safely descend from the Misty Cloud Sect. I just wonder if that little girl Xun'er remembers what I told her. The Soul Hall's strength is still beyond my ability to withstand; ultimately, I'm too weak!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ding's words, Xiao Yu immediately replied, "There's no need to visit Old Master Nalan. The Nalan Family Nalan Family might be struggling to survive themselves, let alone oppose the Xiao Clan and the Misty Cloud Sect!"

Xiao Li also cursed, "That's right, Little Yu is right. The Nalan Family members are all bad news, just opportunists. Back then, when they saw our family's power waning, they actually sent Nalan Yanran to our house to break off the engagement. Wasn't that blatant disrespect for the Xiao Clan? Father, who values his reputation so much, must have been furious."

"Right now, Little Yan's duel with Nalan Misty Cloud Sect Nalan Yanran is just a fair fight. As a major sect, Misty Cloud Sect won't make things too difficult for our Xiao Clan, will it?" Xiao Li analyzed.

Xiao Yu chuckled, "What's there to be afraid of? Things will work themselves out. It's not time to lose heart yet. Let's drink!"

Xiao Yu's words made Xiao Ding and Xiao Li nod in agreement. After taking a big gulp of strong liquor, the three of them looked at each other and laughed.

The next day.

The first rays of morning sunlight streamed into Xiao Yu's room. Xiao Yu lifted his eyelids, pushed away Little Purple who was leaning against him, and struggled to sit up. He felt a little unaccustomed to being away from Qing Lin's care. In the past, Qing Lin would have thoughtfully brought in a bowl of hangover soup.

After getting up and quickly washing up, Xiao Yu packed his things, then slapped Xiao Bai and Little Purple, who were still sleeping in bed, and prepared to leave Shi Mo City for the Imperial Capital!

Just then, the system's voice sounded in his mind, and Xiao Yu immediately perked up. The system was starting to issue sign-in tasks!

"Ding! You have won first place in the Alchemist Grand Meeting in the Imperial Capital. Reward: All members of the Xiao Clan will have their bloodline rejuvenated by 30%!"

The system's voice immediately invigorated Xiao Yu. "All members of the Xiao Clan have 30% of their bloodline reverted to their ancestral form? How much is 30%? It's absolutely no problem for Xiao Zhan, a Da Dou Shi, to cultivate to Dou Zun!" Xiao Yu thought with some shock.

Moreover, this is the bloodline of the entire clan returning to its ancestral form. Their ancestral bloodline, isn't that the Dou Di Bloodline? That's 30% of the Dou Di Bloodline!

Xiao Yu knew that the Ancient Clan also inherited the bloodline of Dou Di, but their Dou Di Bloodline Dou Di Bloodline was thicker than that of other clans, about 40% to 50%. Even with this level of Dou Di Bloodline, the Ancient Clan still produced many Dou Sheng, numerous Dou Zun expert, Dou Zong, and countless Dou Wang expert!

If Xiao Yu could obtain 30% of the Dou Di Bloodline and revert to its ancestral form, then Xiao Ding and Xiao Li should be able to cultivate to the Peak Dou Zun, and Xiao Yan should be able to break through to Dou Sheng. As for himself, with the help of the system, becoming Dou Di should not be a problem. This is not something Xiao Yu should worry about!

Such a reward is undoubtedly the system providing timely help to Xiao Yu, who is about to create an organization like the Underworld. What does he lack most? Fresh blood.

If the Xiao Clan's descendants could obtain 30% of their ancestral bloodline, their strength would increase by leaps and bounds. With that, would the Xiao Clan still be unable to rise to power? Would the Underworld still lack fresh blood to join them?

This solved a problem for Xiao Yu. Hearing such a reward, Xiao Yu was in a great mood. Although he only had the ability of Fourth-grade Alchemist at present, Xiao Yu was confident that he could break through to the Fifth-grade Alchemist another month!

Upon exiting the gate, Xiao Yu saw his elder brothers standing in the courtyard, with Hai Bodong also standing to one side. Seeing Xiao Yu come out, Xiao Ding chuckled and said, "Now that everyone's here, let's go!"

"Alright." Xiao Yu nodded slightly and led everyone to Desert City, where the nearest flying team was located. They needed to go to Desert City to board flying beasts to travel to the Imperial Capital.

Xiao Yu said to Hai Bodong, "Elder Hai, I'll go with my elder brother and the others to ride the flying beasts. You can just fly back to the Imperial Capital; it'll save you trouble!"

Hai Bodong looked at these people and nodded, saying, "Alright, then we'll meet in the Imperial Capital. I need to catch up with an old friend when I get back!"

With a gentle flap of his Ice Wings, Hai Bodong transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky. A gust of wind swept through the air as he vanished from sight in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li watched Hai Bodong's departing figure with great envy, saying, "We really envy Elder Hai. When will we be able to Dou Qi Wings and soar through the sky?"

Thinking of the matter of bloodline reversion, Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "It will!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li took it as Xiao Yu comforting them, smiled bitterly, and then led everyone to Desert City.

They had been traveling since dawn, and it wasn't until the afternoon that Xiao Yu led them to Desert City Desert City. Once again, Xiao Yu put on the professional robes of Second-grade Alchemist, and the city guards Xiao Yu allowed them to enter the city.

Xiao Li said enviously, "Little Yu's alchemist's robes are really nice; those soldiers let us in without even asking!"

Xiao Ding glanced at Xiao Li and said somewhat dismissively, "This is something you can't envy. Who told you to have Lightning Attribute Dou Qi qi? Forget about becoming an alchemist!"

As they were talking, Xiao Ding asked again, "Little Yu, are we going to take a flying beast directly to the Imperial Capital now?"

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "I need to go to the Alchemist Guild in Desert City first!"