The Living Legend: Sword!

Found it.

Time to run!

The four of them moved quickly; after all, they were deep within the Sunset Forest.

One careless step could lead to an encounter with a ten-thousand-year spirit beast. If they didn't run, what were they waiting for?

Xu Xiao sighed as he gazed at the unreachable Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. They say that which you cannot obtain always stirs the heart, and that was exactly the case right now.

The treasure was laid out before them, yet they could only look, not touch. They couldn't have it.

The four of them only slowed down once they reached a relatively safe area.

"Big Brother, was that place shrouded in toxic mist the one we were looking for?" Gui Mei asked while walking.

All four of them were currently only at the first ring; in fact, Gui Mei hadn't even obtained his first spirit ring yet, possessing only ten levels of spirit power.

Being able to reach this point with such caution was already a stroke of immense luck.

Xu Xiao nodded. "That's the place. We spent nearly two full months searching before we finally found it."

"The Sunset Forest is dangerous, and this spot is well-hidden. If we can develop it, it will be our perfect base of operations."

"It's just a pity that our strength is too low right now; we can't get inside."

Xu Xiao sighed. Finding it was already a matter of luck, but entering it would require real power.

Dugu Bo nodded in agreement and spoke up, "Big Brother, I have a premonition. Once my strength reaches level 30, I will be able to concoct a poison pill that can briefly prevent the toxins from invading my body."

Xu Xiao shook his head. "Dugu, you're thinking too simply. That poison isn't so easily handled."

That poison was the toxin of the Jade Phosphorus Seven-Absolute Flower. Ordinary people truly had no way to deal with it, and even Xu Xiao was helpless for now, unless someone could bring them inside.

The main issue was that their strength was too low—so low that it made Xu Xiao feel quite frustrated.

The three of them wore dejected expressions, feeling the helplessness of standing before a mountain of treasure they couldn't touch.

Xu Xiao also sighed. Was it really necessary to find a guardian?

But right now, aside from Martial Soul Hall and the Clear Sky Sect, there was only the Imperial Family.

No, wait.

How could he have forgotten that person?

He was such a fool!

Xu Xiao patted his own head.

Aside from Martial Soul Hall and the Clear Sky Sect, there was still one super-expert alive at this time.

That person was someone who dared to challenge Qian Daoliu. Although he eventually died, his background was simple, uncomplicated, and he was devoted solely to the way of the sword.

Xu Xiao thought that the man didn't necessarily have to become a guardian; receiving some help would be enough, and if there was more, he could ask for other things as well.

With that in mind, Xu Xiao looked at Dugu Bo and said, "Let's head out first!"

It was still somewhat unsafe inside the Sunset Forest.

The four of them had a safe hideout on the outskirts of the Sunset Forest, and they carefully made their way back to it.

Once they arrived, Xu Xiao looked at Dugu Bo seriously. "Dugu, do you know Chen Jianjun?"

Dugu Bo was shocked. Was his Big Brother really that impressive? He even knew of that man.

Dugu Bo nodded. "Big Brother, when my father was still alive, he once took me to pay a visit to the senior Sword Douluo."

"My father and he were considered acquaintances."

Xu Xiao was overjoyed!

He hadn't expected such an unexpected surprise; Dugu Bo's late father actually possessed such connections.

Good, good, good. This made it much more certain that he could pull this off.

"Can you see him?"

Xu Xiao was confident that as long as he could get his message to Chen Jianjun, he was certain the man would come looking for him.

Dugu Bo nodded, then shook his head. "Big Brother, I'm not sure. After all, my father has passed away, and I don't know if he would still be willing to see me."

Xu Xiao said, "If it's just to deliver a letter to him, can you do that?"

Dugu Bo nodded immediately. "That shouldn't be difficult."

Xu Xiao was delighted. He immediately took out paper and a brush, scribbled a few sentences across the page, and handed it to Dugu Bo.

"Dugu, I need you to deliver this to Chen Jianjun."

"Once he reads it, he will definitely come to see you. When that happens, just bring him to find me."

Hearing this, Dugu Bo scratched his head. Just based on this piece of paper? He was a bit skeptical.

But even if he doubted it, Dugu Bo still nodded. "Big Brother, I'll go now."

With that, Dugu Bo left.

Yue Guan and Gui Mei were left stunned. How did their Big Brother know so many legendary figures?

"Big Brother, who is this Chen Jianjun?" Yue Guan asked.

Gui Mei also looked over, full of curiosity.

Xu Xiao stood with his hands behind his back. "A living legend of the current era. Aside from Qian Daoliu, he is the strongest in the way of the sword. He should currently be a level 97 Title Douluo."

Hiss!

The two of them gasped, their breath hitching. A level... level 97 Title?

"Big Brother, are you truly certain about this? We shouldn't play with fire and get ourselves burned," Gui Mei said, feeling a bit worried.

Xu Xiao shook his head slightly. "A swordsman is a sovereign."

"Chen Jianjun—his sword does not allow itself to be tarnished!"

If it hadn't suddenly crossed his mind, Xu Xiao would have almost forgotten such a person existed.

Yue Guan and the other said nothing more.

A week later, the figure of Dugu Bo appeared before a luxurious mansion in Heaven Dou City.

"Please announce me. The Dugu family has come to visit the Seven Kill Douluo with sincerity!"

Dugu Bo spoke with great sincerity. For the sake of Xu Xiao's grand plan, Dugu Bo dared not be arrogant at this moment. Moreover, this was a Title Douluo; naturally, Dugu Bo had to show respect.

The servant, hearing it was the Dugu family, couldn't make up his mind for a moment and went inside to report.

When Chen Jianjun heard it was the Dugu family, he hesitated.

The Dugu family was already in decline; even if there had been some friendship in the past, it would have faded significantly by now.

After hesitating for a good while, Chen Jianjun said, "Go and call him in. I will see him."

After this meeting, there would be no further connection with the Dugu family.

That was what Chen Jianjun intended. Some things should be severed when it is time to do so. He would help them one last time; after all, they hadn't had much interaction before, and he could consider his duty fulfilled.

When Dugu Bo learned that the other party would see him, his tense heart finally relaxed. Thankfully, he hadn't failed Big Brother's grand plan.

Seeing Chen Jianjun once again, Dugu Bo was somewhat cautious.

"The lad from the Dugu family?" Chen Jianjun took a light sip of tea without even glancing at Dugu Bo below.

"This junior, Dugu Bo, greets the Senior. May the Senior be well!" Dugu Bo bowed respectfully.

Chen Jianjun shook his head slightly. "No need for such formalities. Speak, what brings you to me this time?"

Dugu Bo could sense that the other party didn't particularly care for him, but he quickly let it go. With his family's decline and the other party having the capital to act this way, such behavior was normal.

Dugu Bo was not annoyed and spoke softly, "Senior, I have come this time to deliver a letter to you."

Oh?

Chen Jianjun paused, not expecting that Dugu Bo had come to see him merely for a letter.

"Heh, do you realize that this opportunity is the last one?"

"Are you truly doing this just for a letter?"

Chen Jianjun's words made Dugu Bo nod very earnestly.

"Yes, Senior. Just for a letter."

"I also understand that by seeing me this time, you have already done more than enough, but I have no regrets!" Dugu Bo said with genuine sincerity.

Seeing this, Chen Jianjun said no more. This was the other party's choice, and one must bear the consequences of their own choices.

"Take the letter out."

He wanted to see exactly what kind of letter could make this member of the Dugu family willing to go to such lengths.