This will definitely give Ice River Valley a surprise!

Shuocheng, in the Eastern Region of the Central Plains.

"That's pretty much it. You can examine it in detail."

"And these solutions, you can certainly analyze them as well, as long as you can determine their effects."

Shuocheng is one of the largest cities in the Ice River Valley. It has a large auction house where Sun Buxiao is currently selling stolen goods.

Sell off some things you don't need, exchange them for some Pills or something, and also release some Millet Porridge into the market to see how the Alchemist in Central Plains react.

The main purpose was to probe the Pill Tower – Sun Dog's Millet Porridge was undoubtedly used to enhance the soul, and there was a large group of Alchemist stuck at the Seventh Grade or Eighth-Tier in the Pill Tower.

No rush, let's play along with him.

"Oh oh...

Feeling the terrifying Dou Qi emanating from Sun Buxiao, the auction house appraiser agreed and made a selection...

Calling for superiors.

Then, with an expression that suggested he was about to cry, he chose to stay far away from Sun Buxiao.

"Didn't you say your smile makes people subconsciously like you? Where's the liking? I don't see any."

The Xiao Yi Xian stared speechlessly at her abstract lover.

While telling others not to be nervous, what are you trying to achieve by releasing that terrifying pressure?

"Uh... I think it's because this child is too weak..."

The appraisers at this auction house only have the cultivation level of Dou Ling.

Wasn't it supposed to be that all the dogs in Central Plains were Dou Emperor)? How come there are such weak dogs?

"Sir, um, Sun Buxiao of the Heavenly Poison Gate, right...?"

After waiting for a while, the auction house's senior management finally arrived. Sweating profusely, they sensed Sun Buxiao's presence and then put on a fawning smile.

"I'll take over the rest of the appraisal. Let me see... uh, what is this thing?"

"Damn it, I really can't communicate with these ignorant country bumpkins from Central Plains."

Half an hour later, Sun Buxiao walked out of the auction house, looking very unhappy.

Zi Yan stood to the side and scratched her head.

Central Plains, country bumpkin?

Should these two words be placed together?

"The three Limb-Grafting Dou Techniques are all priced as Sixth-Grade Pill, two vials of ordinary Soul Solution are priced as Fifth-grade Pill, and two vials of Emotion Poison are priced as one Seventh Grade Pills. Overall, the prices are acceptable, but the constant questioning is really annoying."

Sun Buxiao shrugged.

Ya Ren, standing on the other side, was dumbfounded.

Dude, you're still not satisfied with Seventh Grade Pills?

Do you know how many people would fight tooth and nail to steal a single Seventh Grade Pills?

"Speaking of which, how much time has passed now? Haven't those people who've been watching us around left yet?"

Sun Buxiao glanced discreetly at the street corner, then at the building across the street.

These are two... there are five more in the other positions.

Ice River Valley had deployed a total of seven Dou Emperor Level auras to monitor him in the vicinity, but they were only monitoring; they hadn't yet...

They are selective in what they do.

Perhaps his display of power in killing three Dou Zong was so explosive that it frightened the group. But Sun Buxiao could sense that the group was quietly forming an encirclement, seemingly ready to block his path at any moment.

But these people have nothing better to do.

"Do you need me to kill them? Zi Yan and I can work together to make these people disappear from this world without a trace."

A dangerous purple light flashed in Xiao Yi Xian's eyes.

Zi Yan smashed open a small hole in the space, Xiao Yi Xian released some poisonous gas, which could kill people without them even realizing it.

"No need. If I wanted to kill them, none of these people would survive a second. By the time I've finished disposing of the stolen goods, it'll be about time to make my move."

"I'm still waiting for those two old bastards who are Dou Zun."

Bing He, Five-Star Dou Zun.

Tian Shuangzi, One-Star Dou Zun.

Aside from those two Dou Zun, Ice River Valley only had a group of Advanced Dou Zong who looked strong but were only somewhat exciting to fight, and they even killed three of them.

With the forces currently at Sun Buxiao's disposal, he is perfectly capable of dealing with this group.

Sun Buxiao unleashed his soul power; he could easily defend against Bing He and Tian Shuangzi alone. With Xiao Yi Xian Zi Yan and the additional member Ya Ren joining forces, they could easily stop, and even kill, the other Dou Zong and Dou Emperor from Ice River Valley.

"Alright, now let's wait and see what Ice River Valley is planning. Besides, I have a super-strong reinforcement on his way..."

Sun Buxiao and revealed a smile.

About a month ago, he sensed that the soul energy within the Jade Slip he had left in the Starfall Pavilion had been activated, and as time went on, the energy of the Jade Slip was getting closer and closer to him.

Hehe, it will definitely give Ice River Valley a pleasant surprise.

"Well...

In Black Seal City of the Northwest Black-Corner Region, Medusa, heavily pregnant, suddenly showed an expression of discomfort.

"How is Cai Lin? Is she alright?"

Xiao Yan, who was cultivating, was startled awake. He opened his eyes and went to Medusa's side to ask her with concern.

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the child's birth, as the child's father, he always cared about the child.

"You..

Medusa actually had no problem, but when she saw Xiao Yan suddenly approaching, her eyebrows shot up, and she was about to say something...

"Daughter-in-law, how are you? Are you alright?"

Xiao Zhan also leaned closer, looking nervous.

"Your Majesty, how is it? Is the baby moving?"

The former Great Elder of the Snake-People Tribe, and now the Guardian Elders of the Heavenly Poison Gate, Yalong, also approached with a tense expression.

"You...!"

Medusa felt her blood pressure fluctuating.

She didn't particularly dislike this kind of concern, but she had gotten a little tired of it lately.

"I said, I still have two or three months until my due date, why are you all in such a hurry?"

This child has truly captured the hearts and minds of so many people.

Medusa's eyes had turned into the appearance of dead fish eyes.

She is the first third-generation member of the Xiao Clan, and the next generation Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe.

"Isn't this... a subconscious bit of nervousness...?"

Xiao Yan scratched the Back of the Head of his head awkwardly, unsure of what to say.

He was very unprepared to be a father, so as the baby's birth approached, he became somewhat anxious and uncertain.

"You're so nervous...!"

Medusa looked like she had a foul mouth, but after glancing at Yalong and Xiao Zhan beside her...

Let's forget about it and maintain our manners.

You cannot abandon your integrity just because you've joined the Heavenly Poison Gate!

She sighed, glanced at her stomach, and her expression was incredibly complicated.

My child, you will definitely be a very strong child, but born into a family like this, will you really be happy?

Fortunately, you don't have to bear immense expectations from birth. After all, with the Snake-People Tribe already having a future, they may not need a new [Medusa] to guide them forward. As for the Xiao Clan...

She glanced at Xiao Zhan and his son Xiao Yan, and pursed her lips.

At least your father, Xiao Yan, is a very ambitious person.

When do you plan to leave for Central Plains?

Medusa suddenly raised her head and asked Xiao Yan.

"Sigh? Maybe next year. I definitely won't consider it this year... After all, I have to stay here and spend the New Year with you and the kids."

Xiao Yan patted Medusa's hand and gave Medusa a reassuring smile.

Medusa paused for a moment, a warm feeling unconsciously rising within her... then she quickly dispelled it.

"I have something to tell you."

Medusa grabbed Xiao Yan's sleeve, her expression turning serious.

I want to... go to Central Plains with you.

.. well?"

One week later.

"Seventh Grade Instant Qi Pill... tsk, not bad, barely qualifies as Seventh Grade Pills."

The auction in Shuocheng has ended. Fortunately, all the fancy gadgets that Sun Buxiao sold went Sun Buxiao a reward of one Seventh Grade Pills, three Sixth-Grade Pills, and two Fifth-grade Pills.

However, to Sun Buxiao's surprise, his Soul Solution and Emotion Poison did not cause any special reaction at the Auction. In fact, the two vials of Emotion Poison only brought him a pill that could barely be considered Seventh Grade Pills, with the effect of simply restoring Dou Qi Instant Qi Pill. On the contrary, the three Earth Tier Low Grade limb-splitting Dou Qi items caused a huge sensation.

These three Earth Tier Limb-Grafting Dou Technique were arguably the most fiercely contested items at this Auction. Sun Buxiao felt that the leaders of those smaller factions were practically ready to fight each other right there at the Auction.

Three Azure Nether Longevity Pill!

The person who purchased these Dou Technique clearly has a significant background; Sun Buxiao guessed that they were most likely from the Pill Tower.

So instead of fighting over Millet Porridge that can strengthen the soul, you people of Pill Tower are thinking about attaching strange... organs to your bodies?

What's wrong?

"Take it."

Sun Buxiao first swallowed one Azure Nether Longevity Pill in one gulp, then tossed the other two Azure Nether Longevity Pills to Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan.

"This thing is said to be able to increase one's lifespan by ten years. For that reason, this kind of Pills is considered the most precious among Sixth-Grade Pill. Take it."

Lifespan is useless to Sun Buxiao and his companions. As their strength gradually increases, Sun Buxiao feels that he can live for at least several hundred years, and once he breaks through to the Dou Zun level, he might even live for a thousand years.

However, the Azure Nether Longevity Pill itself is still quite effective at regulating the meridians, so it's better than nothing.

Moreover, Sun Buxiao's original intention was to release a Millet Porridge to gauge the market response; taking some Pills was merely a side effect.

Uh, it seems these three Azure Nether Longevity Pill weren't obtained by exchanging Millet Porridge either...

As for the two Fifth-grade Pills, one Windwalk Pill to temporarily increase movement speed and one Recovery Pill from injuries, Sun Dog treated these kinds of Pills like candy.

Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan nodded without refusing, accepted the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, and swallowed it right there at the entrance of the auction house. Ya Ren, standing beside them, watched with envy.

"Damn it, they actually gave this top-grade Azure Nether Longevity Pill Pills to these dying bastards, what a waste!"

In the shadows of Shuocheng, one of the Dou Emperor who was monitoring Sun Buxiao and the others cursed under his breath, his eyes practically bleeding with jealousy.

They might never have come into contact with such a precious Sixth-Grade Pill as the Azure Nether Longevity Pill in their entire lives, but now it was being refined by Sun Buxiao right before their eyes as if it were candy, leaving not even a trace behind.

What a beast! Is this how you take Pills?

"Hasn't the Valley Master been dealt with yet? When are you going to make your move? I really can't wait any longer..."

Another Dou Emperor, hidden in the shadows, also looked resentful.

It was as if Sun Buxiao wasn't consuming the Azure Nether Longevity Pill at all, but rather their lives.

"It'll be soon, tonight. Don't rush it... He has no idea he's being watched."

The third Dou Emperor sneered as he watched Sun Buxiao sucking his fingers.

"He even has time to bring a woman to the auction house... Hmph, he only has one more day to live. It's just a pity about the Azure Nether Longevity Pill, tsk tsk tsk."

Ice River Valley seemed to have truly accepted that Sun Buxiao would die in their attack.

Bing He's strategy was simple: wait for Sun Buxiao to lower his guard, then launch a swift attack and contain him. Sun Buxiao's ability to kill three Dou Zong experts had indeed put them on their guard, so Bing He never intended to confront him head-on. After all, Sun Buxiao was on their territory, and it would be more appealing to achieve greater results with less effort.

At the entrance of the Shuocheng Auction House, Sun Buxiao's ears twitched, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face.

Should we launch a surprise attack tonight...?

That's interesting.

Is Sun Buxiao in this Inn?

In the dead of night, the Bing He, concealing its presence, appeared in the sky above Shuocheng, looking down at the unremarkable Inn as if scrutinizing its prey.

"Yes, Valley Master, we saw Sun Buxiao go in with our own eyes. Now everyone else in our valley has been brought out, and only Sun Buxiao, those two women, and the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast that they seem to have taken hostage are left in the entire Inn."

A scout from the Ice River Valley reported to the Bing He.

"Hahahaha - Great! This is truly a wonderful gift! Not only will it allow me to become a fully-fledged Woeful Poison Body, but I will also directly obtain the materials to refine the Poison Pill!"

"Tian Shuangzi, Tian She, prepare from both sides to capture Sun Buxiao alive! Do not let him escape or self-destruct!"

Bing He laughed wildly and waved his hand, signaling the two old men behind him to surround the Inn.

But before Tian Shuangzi and Tian She could take their positions, an unexpected change occurred.

Flame

It caught fire.

Before anyone could react, a strange gray- Pink flame shot into the sky, and two figures emerged from the Flame Seed, rushing towards Tian Shuangzi and Tian She with lightning speed.

"Um!?"

Bing He's eyes widened instantly.

Three Thousand Lightning Three Thousand Lightning Movement!

Having cultivated to the highest level, the Three Thousand Lightning Movement, her speed was so fast it was almost like teleportation. In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yi Xian appeared behind Tian She. The Deep Purple Spiral on her arm, mixed with a dark aura, blazed before Elders Tian She could even react—bang!!!

With a splattering sound of blood and flesh, Elders Tian She Peak Nine-Star Dou Zong Tian She, had a huge wound blasted into his waist and abdomen, letting out a miserable scream.

Boom on the other side!!!

The attack came from nowhere, seemingly from outside space; in any case, it was something Tian Shuangzi was unaware of, and a section of his chest deflated.

"Puff"

The blood of the Dou Zun turned into blood rain, which was spat out from Tian Shuangzi's mouth.

However, Tian Shuangzi was, after all, a Dou Zun. He tried to communicate with the space to escape quickly. Although he found that the space was blocked, he quickly adjusted his strategy and activated a Dou Technique, instantly leaving the original place.

"Who!?"

He roared and angrily searched for the attacker.

"Tian She!!!"

Bing He glared furiously at the Tian She, who had lost half his life due to the sneak attack.

"I'm... I'm fine!"

A chilling aura gathered in the Tian She's hand. Despite his severe injuries, he managed to condense a Dou Qi that clashed violently with Xiao Yi Xian's Dou Qi, thus escaping the danger zone.

But his condition was truly horrific.

After retreating to a safe position, he reluctantly took out two Pills from his Storage Ring and swallowed them. The poison gas from Xiao Yi Xian was quickly dispelled, and her huge wounds were repaired.

Xiao Yi Xian narrowed her eyes.

This feeling... is it Poison-Avoiding Pill made specifically to counteract the poison of Bu Xiao? Although it can't truly cure Bu Xiao's poison, it's more than enough to neutralize my own.

That's interesting.

Zi Yan also emerged from the spatial rift, glaring at Bing He and his group with an unfriendly expression.

Bing He's face was extremely grim.

Even if he's a complete idiot, he should realize what's going on by now.

They've been ambushed.

Moreover, they were ambushed instead.

... What are our surveillance agents even doing?!

He suppressed his anger and questioned his subordinate who was flying beside him.

No one answered; at least none of Bing He's men did.

The person who answered him was Sun Buxiao.

"It seems the Valley Master is quite dissatisfied with these subordinates. Well then, let me help you out."

Sun Buxiao slowly flew up from the flames, smiling as he made a fist gesture.

Within the formation of the Ice River Valley, the seven Dou Emperor instantly ignited with the same gray- Pink flames as those around Sun Buxiao.

"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!!!"

"It's on fire! It's on fire!"

"Help me, just do it!!!"

A scream rang out.

But it didn't last long; it disappeared completely in just a few seconds.

Because all seven Dou Emperors have become scum in a physical sense.

It fell to the ground with the remaining embers.

"You one!"

Bing He glared furiously at Sun Buxiao.

"What's wrong with me? Could it be that the Ice River Valley's purpose in coming here is simple?"

"If you've chosen to hunt, you have to be prepared to be killed instead, right?"

Sun Buxiao extinguished the flames in his hands, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the Bing He with Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan on either side.

"Going against my Ice River Valley... looks like you want me to break your bones inch by inch."

Bing He clenched his fists, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

"You're quite strong."

"Looks like we have nothing more to say?"

Grayish- Pink flames were wrapped around Sun Buxiao's hands.