Laying the Cards on the Table

Xiao Yu slowly walked into the shop. It wasn't very spacious inside, with some bookshelves containing maps of the desert and the area around the Desert City.

The two Moonlight Stone emitted a faint glow, making the entire shop appear brighter. After scanning the entire shop, the gaze finally settled on the aged face behind the counter.

Xiao Yu's entry did not attract Hai Bodong's attention. In fact, there were hardly any customers in the shop, and it looked deserted. It seemed that Hai Bodong did not care about the customers who came to the shop at all.

However, Xiao Yu didn't have much time to waste with Hai Bodong. He was in a hurry to get to Yan City, so he directly addressed Hai Bodong, who was resting with his eyes closed, saying, "Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong!"

As soon as Xiao Yu finished speaking, Hai Bodong's eyelids twitched slightly, but he did not fully open them. A fierce aura pressed down on Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yu could clearly feel Hai Bodong's killing intent!

However, these moves were insignificant to Xiao Yu. He calmly looked at the old man in front of him and said, "I know you are under Medusa's seal, and you are probably only at the Dou Ling level now, right?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Hai Bodong opened his eyes. A flash of icy blue light passed through Hai Bodong's eyes, but the hidden killing intent could not escape Xiao Yu's eyes.

Hai Bodong stared intently at the young man before him and said calmly, "You're right, but to treat me like an easy target just because my strength has greatly diminished is clearly not a wise choice!"

Xiao Yu suddenly laughed upon hearing Hai Bodong's words. Hai Bodong frowned and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

"I'm laughing. Are you scared, Elder Hai? Or do you think that your mere Dou Ling strength isn't enough to intimidate your enemies?" Xiao Yu said with a chuckle.

Hai Bodong said disdainfully, "Hmph, what do I have to be afraid of with those defeated opponents? But what's the point of saying all this? If you want to buy something, buy it; if not, get lost!" Hai Bodong's words were clearly meant to drive the customer away.

Xiao Yu ignored Hai Bodong's words and simply said, "Whether you're afraid or not, Elder Hai, you know the answer in your heart. But now I have a way to help Elder Hai restore your strength. What do you think, Elder Hai?"

Hai Bodong's eyes twitched when he heard Xiao Yu's words. Ever since he was sealed by Queen Medusa a few months ago, he had been thinking every day about how to break the seal. Unfortunately, he only found a record of Medusa's seal in an ancient book. The book also recorded a Sixth Grade Pills called the Po E Dan Pill, which could break most seals, including the Serpent Seal Curse.

However, even if the recipe for the Po E Dan were found, it would be useless without Sixth Grade Alchemist to refine it.

As for asking Gu He to refine it, Gu He is a member of the Misty Cloud Sect, and Hai Bodong and Yun Shan had a decisive battle a few years ago. Although Hai Bodong lost, he still lost face for the Misty Cloud Sect. If he were to ask a guest elder of the Misty Cloud Sect to refine the pill, Hai Bodong would not be able to afford to lose face. Furthermore, according to the description, this Po E Dan requires Heavenly Flames to refine, Gu He does not have Heavenly Flames!

Thinking of this, Hai Bodong looked up at Xiao Yu and said, "Little guy, do you know what kind of seal I'm under? And how can it be lifted? You dare to come here and spout such nonsense when you know nothing?"

Xiao Yu said softly, "Elder Hai is afflicted by Medusa's Serpent Seal Curse. This seal is easy to break in some ways, and with Elder Hai's strength, if he were to remain here for a hundred years or so, he might be able to wear down the seal. However, I'm afraid Elder Hai cannot afford to wait that long!"

Hai Bodong's face darkened instantly, and he sneered, "I certainly can't wait a hundred years. If this is the only method you have, you'd better leave as soon as possible!"

Xiao Yu wasn't in a hurry. He slowly said, "Not only does Elder Hai disagree with this method, but I also disagree with it. After all, once a hundred years have passed, even if Elder Hai recovers his strength, the world will probably have long forgotten who the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire, was!"

Hai Bodong frowned upon hearing Xiao Yu's words and said, "What exactly do you want? Just say it directly, why beat around the bush?"

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Since Elder Hai has said so, then I won't keep you in suspense any longer. I know that the Po E Dan can remove Elder Hai's seal!"

To be honest, Hai Bodong was slightly surprised when he first heard Xiao Yu mention the Po E Dan. He had consulted many ancient books before he learned that the Po E Dan was effective against his seal, but this little guy had actually figured it out in one sentence.

But after calming down, Hai Bodong thought that this kid was probably knowledgeable and had accidentally seen the Po E Dan in an ancient book, which is why he knew that the Po E Dan had a miraculous effect on sealing techniques.

"That's right, the Po E Dan you mentioned can indeed break my seal, but it's a Sixth Grade Pills. How old are you, little guy? You can't possibly be Sixth Grade Alchemist, can you? Besides, refining the Po E Dan requires Heavenly Flames. Do you have one? And you probably can't even get the recipe for the Po E Dan Pill!" Hai Bodong said to Xiao Yu with a sneer.

Xiao Yu slowly shook his head and said, "You're right, I am indeed not Sixth Grade Alchemist, and I certainly don't have the recipe for this Po E Dan Pill!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong immediately said coldly, "Are you trying to fool me with nothing?" As he spoke, a chilling aura rushed towards Xiao Yu.

With a casual wave of his hand, Xiao Yu unleashed a burst of intense heat that collided with Hai Bodong's Ice Cold Dou Qi. With a muffled boom, the two extremely hot and extremely cold auras instantly transformed into a warm current that spread outwards!

Hai Bodong's expression immediately changed, and his gaze towards Xiao Yu became slightly serious. To accept his move so calmly, Xiao Yu must be a Dou Ling) level cultivator, but this guy is too young!

"Don't worry, although I have nothing, I have the Po E Dan!" Xiao Yu said with a wry smile. This Ice Emperor Hai Bodong really is the type to start a fight at the drop of a hat!

"What?" Hai Bodong's face showed surprise. "How do I know you're not lying to me?" Hai Bodong looked at Xiao Yu with some suspicion.

Xiao Yu took out the Po E Dan and said to Hai Bodong, "Elder Hai, even if you don't know the recipe for the Po E Dan Po E Dan, you must know what it looks like." As he spoke, Xiao Yu opened a square wooden box.

Hai Bodong looked at the pale purple pill, about the size of a longan, in the wooden box. A strange light flashed in his eyes. He licked his dry lips and thought to himself, "It really is Po E Dan. I never expected it to be in this little guy's hands!"

Upon seeing the Po E Dan, Hai Bodong's cold expression vanished, replaced by a smile. "Young friend, may I take a look at this pill in your hand?"

Looking at Hai Bodong, who seemed like a cunning old fox, Xiao Yu wasn't stupid. He hadn't even mentioned any conditions, so how could he hand over the pill? Thus, under Hai Bodong's expectant gaze, he put the Po E Dan back into his Storage Ring.

"Is Elder Hai perhaps trying to get something for nothing?" Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Hai Bodong cursed inwardly, "Little Fox, he won't act until he sees the benefit." He thought this, but didn't say it aloud. He pondered for a moment and then asked, "Tell me, what are your conditions?"

Hearing Hai Bodong's words, Xiao Yu knew it was time to set his conditions. He said directly, "Didn't Elder Hai get a map from Medusa? I want that map!"