Obtaining the Fragmented Map, a New Deal

Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Queen Medusa did not hesitate. She pointed into the void, and her Dou Qi seeped out, beginning to release the seal within Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's body.

Previously, Queen Medusa would not have been able to break the seal so easily.

Even if the seal within Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was released by her.

But things are different now; she has broken through to the Dou Zong level.

They have gained more precise control over their Dou Qi.

In addition, the seal within Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's body was something she was very familiar with.

The difficulty level for solving it is not particularly high.

Under Queen Medusa's precise control, the Snake-People seal within Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was quickly broken.

In less than ten minutes, the seal was completely broken.

Meanwhile, the aura of Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also surged dramatically.

His cultivation level skyrocketed from the highest Dou Ling to the peak of the Five-Star Dou Emperor.

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

The moment he felt his strength return, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong couldn't help but let out an excited laugh.

So many years! So many years!

Ever since he was sealed away by Queen Medusa, he has lived in constant fear.

Fearing that his former enemies, upon learning of this, would come to cause him trouble.

This forced him to live cautiously in a small town deep in the Tagor Desert.

He disguised himself as an old man selling maps.

Now that my strength has finally been restored, I no longer need to live in fear as before.

He couldn't help but burst into excited laughter.

However, upon thinking of Wang Chen and the even more terrifying Queen Medusa, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong quickly suppressed his smile.

"Thank you, Queen Medusa. Thank you, Brother Wang."

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong is quite good at dealing with people.

He directly thanked Wang Chen Queen Medusa.

Although it was just a transaction, it was like New Student for him.

Of course, I should express my gratitude.

Of course, the most important thing is to cultivate a little more goodwill.

Regardless, Queen Medusa is already Dou Zong master.

It's far better to befriend a Dou Zong to befriend one.

"I'll go get the remaining half of the Fragmented Map right away."

After expressing his gratitude, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong wisely retrieved the remaining half of the Fragmented Map and handed it to Wang Chen.

After carefully sensing the surroundings and combining it with the Fragmented Map in his Storage Ring, Wang Chen was very pleased to confirm that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong hadn't done anything underhanded.

"Then thank you very much for the Ice Emperor's gift."

After confirming the authenticity of the Fragmented Map, Wang Chen also said a few kind words to Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

"I should be the one thanking you."

If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know, and I will do my best to help.

Upon hearing Wang Chen's compliments, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong responded in kind.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also had the intention of befriending Wang Chen, an Advanced Alchemist, and Queen Medusa, a Dou Zong master.

After all, both Wang Chen and Queen Medusa were very helpful to him.

"Since you put it that way, I happen to have a small favor to ask of you."

Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was not angry at all; on the contrary, he was very happy.

After all, relationships require a back-and-forth exchange to develop.

Wang Chen needs his help now. If he can resolve the matter properly, then he'll be on good terms with Wang Chen.

That's why Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was so excited.

"I wonder if there's anything I can help you with, Brother Wang."

"If I can do it, I won't hesitate."

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also patted his chest and made a promise.

Of course, he didn't make any boastful claims.

He simply said that he wouldn't mind helping Wang Chen if he could.

He wouldn't risk his life to help Wang Chen if Wang Chen's needs exceeded his capabilities.

After all, his relationship with Wang Chen was only limited to breaking the seal.

It's not like the original story where she went through many things with Xiao Yan and was willing to help Huohuo withstand the pressure from the Misty Cloud Sect.

"It's nothing serious."

I remember that the Ice Emperor was the Supreme Elder of the Mittel Family of the Jia Ma Empire.

What I need is help in collecting some Exotic Metal through the Mittel Family's auction channels.

Wang Chen quickly stated his needs.

His initial willingness to make a deal with Ice Emperor Hai Bodong stemmed not only from his desire to acquire the bargaining chip for the alchemy inheritance, but also from his desire to leverage Hai Bodong's influence to help collect Exotic Metal.

The Mittel Family's ability to establish a presence in various cities throughout the Jia Ma Empire demonstrates their considerable strength.

If they were to intervene, the difficulty of collecting the Exotic Metal would be significantly reduced.

Even if Wang Chen went directly to the Mittel Family, they would be willing to help him collect the Exotic Metal.

After all, with Wang Chen's current strength and abilities, he could still produce treasures that would tempt the Mittel Family.

However, if someone in a high-ranking position within their own organization can help, then that person will definitely be even more motivated to assist.

"It was such a small thing."

I immediately returned to the Jia Ma Imperial City and asked the Mittel Family to help collect it."

Upon hearing Wang Chen's request, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong breathed a slight sigh of relief.

I thought it would be something too troublesome, but I never expected it would just be collecting some Exotic Metal.

You should know that the Dou Qi Continent is a world of Alchemist.

There are virtually no similar weapon-refining traditions.

It's not some Exotic Metal; it's hardly a particularly precious treasure.

With the Mittel Family's connections, collecting them shouldn't be too difficult.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was naturally very happy about this opportunity, which allowed him to cultivate a relationship with Wang Chen without being particularly difficult.

"No rush. I won't let the Mittel Family work for nothing."

I think that due to the effects of the previous seal, the Ice Emperor's cultivation level was severely limited.

Even if I've fully recovered now, it's probably impossible for me to break through quickly."

Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also fell silent.

Because what Wang Chen said is absolutely correct.

Before he was sealed away by Queen Medusa, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was a renowned figure in the Jia Ma Empire.

Even if it's slightly inferior to Yun Shan, it's not far off.

As a result, Yun Shan was already at the Peak Dou Huang a few years ago, and now he is probably already trying to break through to Dou Zong.

He himself was merely at the peak of the 5-Star Dou Huang.

The difference is enormous.

This made him harbor resentment towards Queen Medusa, who was responsible for this situation.

But now that the seal has been broken, it was Queen Medusa herself who helped.

For someone like him who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, this was a very difficult situation.

Not knowing how to deal with Queen Medusa, I simply stopped thinking about it altogether.

But now that Wang Chen has brought it up directly, he can no longer ignore it.

"I didn't mean to bring up the Ice Emperor's wound."

I brought this up mainly because it relates to the subsequent transactions.

Seeing that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong had fallen silent and his expression had turned sour, Wang Chen understood that this had touched a nerve.

In order to get the other party to help wholeheartedly, Wang Chen quickly offered an explanation.

"Look, this is the deal I was talking about!"

Wang Chen took out a pill from his Storage Ring and said to Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

"This is?"

Looking at the pills in Wang Chen's hand, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also asked.

"This is the Imperial Extreme Pill!"

"I think with Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's abilities, he should know the effects of the Imperial Extreme Pill."

Wang Chen handed over the pills and smiled as he spoke to Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.

"The Imperial Extreme Pill!"

Upon hearing Wang Chen's explanation, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was also extremely shocked.

He knew all too well about the Imperial Extreme Pill.

For experts at the Dou Emperor level, the Imperial Extreme Pill can be considered a divine elixir.

This is definitely the elixir that Sect-Breaking Pill most desires.

Even among some low-star Dou Emperor, the Imperial Extreme Pill is more attractive than the Sect-Breaking Pill.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was no ignorant person; he naturally knew the effects of the Imperial Extreme Pill.

"This..."

Upon receiving the Jade Bottle from Wang Chen, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was so shocked that he was speechless.

For him, whose cultivation had been delayed, the Imperial Extreme Pill was like a spring of sweet water in the desert.

It couldn't have come at the perfect time!

"Is this also for trading?"

"Right."

Upon receiving Wang Chen's affirmative answer, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's breathing became slightly rapid.

He was not the High Priest of the Snake People Tribe. As the Supreme Elder of the Mittel Family, even though Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was currently penniless, he could still mobilize a considerable amount of resources after returning to the Mittel Family.

Therefore, he did not directly refuse the Imperial Extreme Pill that Wang Chen offered for trade.

"In that case, you'll come with me to the Jia Ma Imperial City. I'll have the Mittel Family gather the resources to exchange for the Imperial Extreme Pill."

After a moment of contemplation, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong spoke to Wang Chen.

After all, due to Queen Medusa's previous seal, he hadn't contacted the Mittel Family for a long time.

He had used most of his previous savings to exchange for the medicinal materials and formula for the Po'e Pill.

He currently has absolutely nothing on him to trade for the Imperial Extreme Pill.

"No rush, we'll use this pill to trade for Exotic Metal."

"You can take this Imperial Extreme Pill first, and after your strength increases, you can return to the Jia Ma Imperial City to help me collect Exotic Metal."

Wang Chen did not agree to Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's proposal. Instead, he generously stated that he would use the pills first and then deliver the goods.

The reason Wang Chen was so generous, besides reflecting the character of Ice Emperor Hai Bodong in the original story, was mainly because Wang Chen no longer cared about a single Imperial Extreme Pill.

For Wang Chen now, a mere Imperial Extreme Pill is nothing at all.

He still had quite a few Imperial Extreme Pill in his Storage Ring.

If Ice Emperor Hai Bodong retains the same character as in the original story, then given Wang Chen's generosity, the other party will definitely not let Wang Chen suffer a loss.

If Ice Emperor Hai Bodong goes back on his word and tries to steal his Imperial Extreme Pill, Wang Chen is fully capable of retaliating.

Using just one Imperial Extreme Pill to test whether Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was a suitable helper was incredibly worthwhile for Wang Chen.

Hearing Wang Chen say this, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was also shocked.

The value of the Imperial Extreme Pill is far greater than that of ordinary white rice.

They actually dared to be so generous as to hand over the pills first.

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who was naturally a generous and forthright man, was deeply moved by Wang Chen's trust in him.

He had previously addressed him as "Brother Wang" simply to try and build a closer relationship, but now he can be said to have completely accepted that statement.

He considered Wang Chen a true brother.

"Since you trust me so much, I won't let you down."

"I'll return to the Jia Ma Imperial City now and help you collect the Exotic Metal."

Ice Emperor Hai Bodong patted his chest and made a promise to Wang Chen.

After saying that, he walked straight outside, intending to return to the Jia Ma Imperial City to help Wang Chen.

Seeing the decisive and efficient Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, Wang Chen also offered a few words of advice.

After all, he still has some Exotic Metal in his possession.

Although the Snake People Tribe was very poor, it still had some unused Exotic Metal accumulated.

Wang Chen doesn't currently have a particular need for Exotic Metal.

Without sufficient powerful corpses, even with more Exotic Metal, it is impossible to forge a powerful Heavenly Demon Puppet.

However, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong completely ignored Wang Chen's advice.

After making a few polite refusals, he headed straight for the Jia Ma Imperial City.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, Wang Chen didn't waste any more words.

After Ice Emperor Hai Bodong left, Wang Chen did not linger in Mo City. He took Queen Medusa directly and headed towards the human city.

Although Wang Chen's main target was also the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.

However, unlike Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, he did not rush directly towards that place.

Instead, they chose to travel there slowly.

Firstly, it's to spend some quality time with Queen Medusa and enjoy the scenery of the human empire.

This will allow Queen Medusa, who has never had a proper chance to appreciate the human empire, to finally relax.

Secondly, it also gives the Mittel Family some time to collect Exotic Metal.

If they really followed Ice Emperor Hai Bodong head-on, they would probably waste time in the Jia Ma Imperial City.

Rather than that, it would be better to spend more time with Queen Medusa along the way.

This will also deepen their relationship.

Moreover, since Wang Chen transmigrated to this world, he has never properly appreciated its beauty.

He devoted all his energy to cultivation.

Now that he has the ability and the time, Wang Chen naturally wouldn't mind spending a little time to fulfill that small wish he had back then.

That's why, as soon as Wang Chen Queen Medusa left the Tagor Desert, they landed and began traveling at a normal speed.

If they come across a particularly beautiful view, they will linger for a while to appreciate it.

If there were no particularly special sights, they would speed up their journey towards the Jia Ma Imperial City.

Given Wang Chen's current strength and abilities, finding a magical beast to pull a cart would be quite simple.

After leaving the Tagor Desert, Wang Chen bought a very nice carriage.

Subsequently, on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they captured a Tier 2 horse-shaped monster.

In this way, all the tools for traveling were readily available.

After all, he wasn't traveling like Huohuo, so he naturally needed to prepare his tools properly.