Treasure Hunting in the Black-Corner Region

After leaving the Misty Cloud Sect, Qin Yu and Yun Yun quickly found Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian waiting for them at the border of the Jia Ma Empire.

Being called away by Yun Yun was a completely unexpected situation; Qin Yu had originally planned to head to the Black-Corner Region at that time.

"Wow, Qin Yu, I didn't know you had so many tricks up your sleeve!"

Upon seeing Yun Yun, Zi Yan instantly transformed into a clingy baby, constantly pestering Yun Yun and listening to her talk about this and that.

And the battle with Wu Protector is naturally something that needs to be talked about.

Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian also learned from Yun Yun that Qin Yu had so many hidden tricks up his sleeve.

After all, there hadn't been any fights lately, and all they knew was that Qin Yu had obtained a significant opportunity, but they hadn't had a chance to meet him.

"If that's the case... wouldn't the few of us be able to do whatever we want in the Black-Corner Region?"

Zi Yan lowered her head, pondered for a while, and then suddenly came up with this idea.

She, Zi Yan, Dou Emperor.

Yun Yun, Eight-Star Dou Emperor.

Although Xiao Yi Xian is currently only at the Nine-Star Dou King level, with the power of her Woeful Poison Body, she is not incapable of fighting against a Dou Emperor.

Finally, there's Qin Yu, the guy who has the ability to kill Dou Zong.

With those few women standing there in the Black-Corner Region, which force would dare to utter a sound? Hmm?!

Just as Zi Yan was imagining what kind of posture they should adopt each time they made an appearance, her gaze suddenly caught Qin Yu staring at her.

"Ahem, I was just kidding."

Sensing something was wrong, Zi Yan quickly took back her words; she didn't want to get hit on the head again.

They've finally grown taller and bigger, don't let Qin Yu slap them back down in a few moves!

"I think there's some truth to that."

"Ah?"

But Zi Yan's premonition failed her this time. She never expected that Qin Yu would actually agree to her idea, which was unprecedented.

"While it's not quite that exaggerated, it's pretty close."

If we disregard the unstable factor of the Hall of Souls, there are indeed not many forces in the Black-Corner Region worth worrying about.

However, to avoid some cunning old foxes deliberately putting on airs, it's best to tone it down a bit.

The sky over the Black-Corner Region is always a hazy gray.

Qin Yu and his group set off from the border of the Jia Ma Empire, heading east and crossing several Mountain Range and wastelands.

In just ten days, they had already stepped into the border of this chaotic land.

On the Black Domain Great Plains, the group landed to rest. Yun Yun's gaze had already crossed the plain ahead and was now fixed on the heart of the Black-Corner Region.

"Black-Corner Region... This is my first time here."

The name of the Black-Corner Region, this chaotic place, is known to everyone in the Northwestern Continent.

As for whether people in other parts of mainland China know about the existence of the Black-Corner Region?

Who can say for sure? Anyway, it's quite famous in the Northwestern Continent.

Qin Yu's first stop upon returning to the Black-Corner Region was Black Seal City, the location of the Eight Gates.

Qin Yu was familiar with this place; the last time he killed the Blood Sect elder, it was outside this Black Seal City.

But this time, what Qin Yu was truly concerned about was the auction that the Eight Gates were about to hold.

Xiao Yan's Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran has ended, and Xiao Yan himself is heading towards the Black-Corner Region.

The third fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame map should have appeared by now.

He already had two fragments of the map in his hand; if he missed this one, the clues to the previous two fragments would be lost.

"Here again? Is another fight about to break out?"

Arriving at a familiar place, Zi Yan became somewhat excited, rubbing her hands together, already ready for battle.

"Stop fooling around, we're here to find treasure this time."

Qin Yu reached out and pressed Zi Yan's excited little head down, suddenly realizing that this girl had actually grown taller, and by more than a little.

"Hehe, I told you I've grown taller! You can't press my head down like you used to!"

"Um?"

Just as Zi Yan was feeling happy, the Xiao Yi Xian behind her gave a soft "hmm," and Zi Yan immediately stood at attention.

"Uh, hehe, Sister Xian'er, I was just kidding. I promise I won't cause any trouble!"

Yun Yun spoils Zi Yan too much; Qin Yu completely neglects Zi Yan; therefore, when it comes to dealing with Zi Yan, we still have to rely on Xiao Yi Xian.

Qin Yu led the three of them into the crowd and successfully entered the city.

He didn't activate the bonus effects for Extra Character, since in such a chaotic place, being too inconspicuous would make it difficult to gather information.

The group walked along the main street for about 15 minutes before stopping in front of a familiar stone building.

These powerful forces are indeed wealthy; the auction house is decorated in a grand style, and there's a constant stream of customers coming and going.

Two guards dressed in tight-fitting clothes stood on each side of the gate, their auras around that of Da Dou Shi.

Since Qin Yu had been here before, there would be no trouble entering again.

Qin Yu also obtained the information he wanted to know from the person in charge of the auction house.

The next auction by the Eight Gates will be held in two weeks.

"Half a month..."

The group found a place to stay. Zi Yan counted the days on her fingers, then her eyes lit up:

"So what should we do for the next two weeks? We can't just sit around waiting, can we?"

"Who said we were just going to wait around?"

Qin Yu turned around, his gaze fixed on the deeper parts of the Black-Corner Region.

Last time he came to the Black-Corner Region, there were quite a few treasures he didn't manage to uncover.

Even though he had advanced to the Nine-Star Dou Emperor level upon his return, he could still vaguely sense the existence of some treasures.

Anyway, half a month is enough time for them to visit all these places.

In the end, however, only Zi Yan left with Qin Yu; Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian did not come along.

Both of them belong to the type who are hesitant to express themselves and have a reserved nature.

Especially when Qin Yu is around, the two of them are practically like two robots.

Luckily, Zi Yan was there, otherwise the journey would have been incredibly awkward.

Now that I'm not here, the two of them should be able to have a proper talk, right?

Qin Yu led Zi Yan on a journey through the Black-Corner Region for about ten days.

With the Treasure-Seeking Sacred Body by their side, plus Zi Yan's innate treasure-seeking attribute, the two reaped a great harvest.

Although the Black-Corner Region is chaotic, it actually contains quite a few treasures buried underground.

In about ten days, Qin Yu unearthed two fragments of Earth Tier Dou Skills, several pills, and some other miscellaneous items.

Qin Yu tossed the incomplete Earth Tier Dou Skills into his Storage Ring, intending to study it later when he had time.

The remaining ingredients, the medicinal herbs that Qin Yu didn't need, were all refined into pills and given to Zi Yan to eat.

Although the pills can no longer help Zi Yan achieve rapid improvement, in Zi Yan's words, she just likes them.

Of course, it would be even better if some of Qin Yu's blood could be added.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the eleventh day, Qin Yu and Zi Yan arrived at a desolate place.

The scenery here is completely different from the rest of the Black-Corner Region.

Before me lay a low-lying grove of trees, their branches twisted and gnarled, their bark a grayish-black color, as if it had grown new bark after being burned by a fire.

The forest wasn't very large, but as soon as Qin Yu approached, the Treasure-Seeking Sacred Body's senses suddenly became much stronger.