Blackrock City

A streak of purple light tore across the sky and descended into Cold Pool's territory.

"Big Sister!"

Xiao Ling'er rushed impatiently into Xiao Yi Xian's embrace. Her white hair swayed, and her wine-red eyes brimmed with longing.

Looking at Xiao Ling'er before her, Xiao Yi Xian gently rubbed her little head. She had missed Xiao Ling'er quite a bit during this time as well.

"Master!"

"Miss!"

The two of them sighed in relief upon seeing Xiao Yi Xian return safely. If their golden thigh had run off, they truly would not have known what to do.

In their hearts, Xiao Yi Xian had always been unfathomable. Moreover, following her gave them a chance to advance. Otherwise, even if they went into seclusion to study on their own, they would not achieve much.

After a round of concerned greetings, Chi Han looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said, "Master, should we set off now?"

Liu Yan also chimed in, "Yes, Miss. Staying any longer won't be good for any of us!"

Xiao Yi Xian nodded. "We'll first head to Blackrock City to get a few things, then proceed to the Tagor Desert!"

"The Tagor Desert?"

"The Tagor Desert?"

Liu Yan and Chi Han spoke in unison. They did not understand why they had to go there.

The Tagel Desert was filled with nothing but sand, and it was also home to a special race.

"The Snake People Clan!"

That place was originally paradise for fire- and earth-element cultivators, but because of the Snake People Clan, few people dared to go there.

The Snake People Clan and humans were sworn enemies, and their hatred had a history of several centuries, perhaps even longer.

There was also a ruler guarding that place...

"Queen Medusa!" A Dou Huang expert—and it was said that she had already been at the peak Dou Huang for a long time.

The man and beast exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in the other's eyes. Why were they going to such a place?

Xiao Yi Xian smiled mysteriously. "There are quite a few good things there, and we also need to meet someone."

"Someone?"

Both of them were puzzled, but neither voiced it. For them, all they needed to do was follow her!

Roar!

Chi Han let out a roar, spread his white wings, and his figure instantly tore through the air toward the distance.

Xiao Yi Xian and the others sat comfortably on Chi Han's back as white clouds swept past them.

The surrounding magical beasts sensed the aura of a king in the sky and bowed in submission.

The enormous black shadow continued flying into the distance...

The city closest to Xiao Yi Xian at this time was a large city located in the eastern province of the Jia Ma Empire.

Its scale was even more magnificent than Wutan City's. In terms of overall strength, this city known as Blackrock City could rank among the best of all the Jia Ma Empire's large cities.

Xiao Yi Xian's first goal on this journey was to reach Blackrock City, then find Gute and see whether he had anything useful for her.

Moreover, such large cities were equipped by the Empire with civilian aerial transport teams. After all, the Monster Mountain Range was far too distant from the eastern border. If Xiao Yi Xian had to travel there on foot, it would likely take at least four or five months.

Of course, she could fly there herself or ride a Dou Wang mount, which was still much better than Xiao Yan's situation.

Standing atop Chi Han, Xiao Yi Xian looked at the massive city reflecting a faint reddish glow beneath the lingering rays of the setting sun and quietly let out a breath.

Only when she drew close did Xiao Yi Xian discover that this city's enormous walls had actually been built entirely from neat blocks of black rock.

This black rock was exceptionally sturdy. Legend had it that it had once withstood the combined bombardment of two Dou Wang experts without being shaken in the slightest. This showed just how formidable the city walls' defenses were.

Xiao Yi Xian dismounted Chi Han some distance away from Blackrock City. Being too ostentatious would not do. Chi Han's body rapidly shrank, and a streak of white light flashed as he "slipped" into Xiao Yi Xian's sleeve.

Chi Han had now transformed into a white ornament tied around Xiao Yi Xian's left wrist.

Looking at the ornament, Xiao Yi Xian found it rather convenient. It was somewhat like Qing Lin's Two-headed Fire Spirit Snake. As expected of a snake.

Xiao Yi Xian carried Xiao Ling'er while Liu Yan followed behind. The three headed toward Blackrock City, and as they approached, they were even more shocked by the enormous city gate.

This ancient gate was unlike any gate Xiao Yi Xian had seen in her previous life.

Whether in its marks of age, height, or width, it could be summed up in a single word: "Big"!

After paying the tax at the city gate, they were smoothly allowed inside and passed through the somewhat dark passage within the city walls.

A moment later, their vision abruptly opened up. Boisterous voices flooded their ears from every direction, making Xiao Yi Xian's head swell slightly from being caught unprepared.

Accustomed to the elegant, almost immortal-like life she had led, she was a little unaccustomed to suddenly arriving in such a worldly city.

Seeing the bustling city, Xiao Ling'er felt rather happy. She stared blankly at the candied hawthorns.

Xiao Yi Xian smiled at the sight. The three of them each held a candied hawthorn. They were cheap anyway, and she had never lacked gold coins.

Liu Yan, behind them, stared blankly at the candied hawthorn in his hand. It inadvertently reminded him that his disciple had also loved eating candied hawthorns as a child.

Unfortunately, his disciple's body had vanished without a trace. He did not know who had killed him. He had once searched throughout Wutan City, yet he could not find even a corpse or any news.

Looking at the building in the distance, Xiao Yi Xian could not help recalling the original owner's former wish.

"When I break through to Dou Zhe, I want to become an alchemist..."

"Medicinal ingredients are ultimately inferior to pills. I want to become a Dou Zhe soon..."

Xiao Yi Xian's mind was filled with that small figure. Even after experiencing the ways of the world and the wickedness of human hearts...

The original Xiao Yan still held a deep obsession with alchemy...

Huff!

Xiao Yi Xian softly exhaled. The candied hawthorn in her mouth no longer continued sweetening her heart.

As a major city, this place naturally had an Alchemist Guild. The original Xiao Yan had also taken the alchemist examination here.

And indeed, alchemists' status was extraordinarily noble. Not only could they ride flying magical beasts for free, even their robes were far from ordinary clothing.

The three arrived outside an inn. It was already getting late, so everything would have to wait until tomorrow.

"Yuelai Inn!"

Xiao Yi Xian walked inside, and a grinning waiter came over. "Guests, are you staying the night or dining?"

Xiao Yi Xian tossed out a money pouch and said indifferently, "Two private rooms. Bring us some of your signature dishes!"

"Certainly, guests. This way, please!"

Under the waiter's guidance, the three entered their rooms...

Xiao Yi Xian watched the sunset through the window...

Xiao Ling'er held a wooden stick and poked at the shrunken Chi Han, as though she found it great fun!

I endure!

Chi Han paid no mind to the little ancestor poking him with a stick. This was an ancestor he could not resist!