Something was wrong there
Hai Bodong looked at Xiao Ding and said, "Since you've made up your mind, just tell me. I promised that brat Xiao Yu I'd protect the Xiao Clan's caravan, so it's only right that I do my part. Besides, I haven't done anything for so long, my old bones are practically rusting!"
As he spoke, Hai Bodong's aura spread outwards like a lion awakening. The terrifying aura of Peak Dou Emperor made Xu Qian, who was already injured, even paler. Fortunately, Hai Bodong's aura only lasted for a moment!
Xiao Ding clasped his hands slightly and said, "Then thank you very much, Elder Hai!"
Xiao Ding then looked at Xu Qian and said, "You've had a hard time on this trip, go and get some rest!"
Xu Qian quickly replied, "No, no, this is also my fault. Not only did I lose the goods, but I also failed to bring the person back!"
Xu Qian's face was full of guilt, but Xiao Ding had no intention of pursuing the matter further. He simply comforted him, saying, "Alright, I'll handle this matter. You don't need to blame yourself so much!"
Xu Qian could only sigh and walk away, but in a corner unseen by Xiao Ding and Hai Bodong, a sinister smile crept onto his lips.
After Xu Qian left, Xiao Ding chuckled and said, "This Xu Qian is interesting!"
Hai Bodong nodded slightly and said, "That's right, you noticed it too?"
Xiao Ding nodded and said, "Hmm, it seems Elder Hai also suspects him? Xu Qian only joined the Xiao Clan's caravan three months ago. He had already served as a deputy in other Xiao Clan family caravans several times. This time, he was promoted to leader because of his good abilities. I didn't expect him to lose a caravan right away!"
Elder Hai chuckled, "This guy encountered an ambush during his first meeting with his team, so it's reasonable that he returned alone. However, the sorrowful expression on his face is a bit much. Besides, although his injuries look serious, they're all superficial wounds. None of them have actually damaged his internal organs. Why not take this opportunity to test him?"
Xiao Ding nodded slightly and said, "Alright, let's give him a try. Since he was unlucky enough to be ambushed last time, let's see if I can be unlucky this time!"
The two exchanged a smile, and then Xiao Ding went downstairs to prepare things. The medicinal herbs needed by Tian Yin City still needed to be sent there, and this time Xiao Ding would personally lead the team!
The Chuyun Empire.
The Chuyun Imperial Family has reached an agreement with the Poison Sect, allowing the Poison Sect to recruit disciples freely within the Chuyun Empire. The cooperation between the Poison Sect and the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate has also officially begun. Soon, news also came from the Luoyan Empire and the Mulan Empire. The news of the alliance of the three great empires quickly reached the Jia Ma Imperial Family.
The leaders of the three great empires met in the Heaven Scorpion Mountain Range, and this time, the Heavenly Poison Girl was accompanied by a fair-skinned guard.
When Yan Luotian first saw Heavenly Poison Girl, he noticed the guy beside her. Unfortunately, this fair-skinned guard only had the strength of Dou Wang. In front of him, a Dou Zong, a Dou Wang was indeed not enough.
Yan Luotian assumed this was a male concubine found by the Heavenly Poison Girl Heavenly Poison Girl, so he smiled and teased her, "Heavenly Poison Girl, how interesting! Is this your male concubine?"
The mere mention of male concubines caused a blush to rise on Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks, though it was hidden by the white veil covering her face, so no one could see it. Heavenly Poison Girl coldly glanced at Yan Luotian and said, "Mind your own business!"
Yan Luotian smiled casually, and the little guard was Xiao Yu who had come with him. At this moment, he had disguised himself as a guard by Xiao Yi Xian's side, so that he would not attract anyone's attention.
Xiao Yi Xian looked at Xie Shan of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate and asked, "Now that we've formed an alliance, shouldn't the person behind you come out and meet us?"
Xie Shan's expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, "He probably can't come out to meet us right now, and I don't even know where that person is!"
Xiao Yu frowned slightly, noticing that Xie Shan didn't seem to be lying. He then remembered that the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate seemed to have an elder in seclusion. That old fellow was named Xie Biyan, Dou Zong expert. Could it be that the people from the Soul Hall were cooperating with Xie Biyan?
Xiao Yi Xian didn't press the matter further after hearing this, and then the group discussed some matters related to the recent attack on the Jia Ma Empire.
After they all left, Xiao Yi Xian led Xiao Yu away from there.
Xiao Yi Xian asked, "It seems that no one knows where the people from the Soul Hall are now. Xie Shan doesn't seem to be lying!"
Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "I know, but I need to go inside the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate to take a look!"
Xiao Yi Xian's expression immediately changed, and she said in a deep voice, "This is absolutely unacceptable! There's still an old guy in the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate who's Three-Star Dou Zong, and he might be even stronger now. If you encounter him, along with so many other powerful figures from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate, you won't be able to escape alone!"
Xiao Yu chuckled and said, "The Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate and the Soul Hall are cooperating, so the people from the Soul Hall must be hiding in the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate. I'm just going to take a look; it'll be no trouble!"
There was one more thing Xiao Yu didn't mention: in the original story, the Iron Protector was hiding in the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate. Although there have been some minor changes, he still had to go and check it out. He didn't want to leave the Northwest Continent unresolved before heading to Central Plains!
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Xiao Yu, Xiao Yi Xian could only say, "Fine, if you want to go, then go. But let's go back first and go tonight, okay?"
Xiao Yu smiled and looked at Xiao Yi Xian, saying, "You're not as naive as you used to be. If I go back with you now, and you tell Yun Yun and Cai Lin what happened, will I still be able to leave?"
Xiao Yi Xian blushed at Xiao Yu's words, glared at Xiao Yu, and said, "You really are a handful! Fine, I'll go with you, at least I'll have company!"
Xiao Yu was about to refuse when he heard Xiao Yi Xian, "I won't hold you back, so don't refuse either. Otherwise, let's go back!"
Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's state, Xiao Yu had no choice but to feed Xiao Yi Xian a pill. After changing his form, the two of them flew directly towards the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate.
The Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate was located within the Heaven Scorpion Mountain Range. Thanks to Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yu's agility, it was difficult for the people inside the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate to spot them. Therefore, they easily passed through the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate's gate and entered the interior.
The Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate is teeming with poisonous creatures, and a faint stench wafts through the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate. It truly lives up to its reputation as a paradise for Poison Master Poison Master, who have no shortage of resources for cultivation.
Soon, the two stopped on a mountain peak belonging to the Ten Thousand Scorpion Gate. After looking around, Xiao Yu turned to Xiao Yi Xian and asked, "Have you found anything?"
Xiao Yi Xian is known as the Heavenly Poison Girl because her poison skills are extremely high. Her Woeful Poison Body is extremely sensitive to poisons. Xie Biyan also cultivates poison skills, so he will naturally use extremely yin and extremely poisonous substances. Xiao Yi Xian is more aware of this than Xiao Yu!
Xiao Yi Xian closed her eyes, and a surge of pitch-black Poison Dou Qi erupted from her body. This Poison Dou Qi split into wisps and drilled downwards. After a while, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly opened her eyes, pointed to a small mountain peak, and said, "Something seems wrong there!"