Jia Ma Imperial Capital

Half a month later.

Hai Bodong and Xiao Yi Xian rode Xiao Lan, a first-tier flying magical beast, stopping and going along the way.

Only then did they catch sight of the outline of the Jia Ma Imperial Capital.

During that time,

if Hai Bodong had not fed Xiao Yi Xian's magical beast companion, Xiao Lan, quite a few pills that helped low-level magical beasts advance, allowing the first-tier flying magical beast to advance to the second tier,

the two of them might have spent even longer on the journey.

However, Xiao Lan's rapid advancement into a second-tier magical beast

still surprised Hai Bodong.

After all, even with the help of the pills he had provided, Xiao Lan's ability to advance so quickly

was enough to prove that it truly possessed considerable potential.

Hai Bodong found this rather gratifying.

As they neared the gates of the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, Hai Bodong showed no intention of having Xiao Lan stop.

The soldiers stationed at the gates of the Jia Ma Imperial Capital quickly noticed the flying magical beast.

Then, just as they were preparing to attack,

Hai Bodong directly released the Dou Qi pressure that signified a Dou Emperor, hoping to avoid trouble.

"Damn, it's actually a Dou Emperor!"

"Sigh..."

"Something this serious is obviously beyond the likes of us grunts!"

"We'd better report this to our superiors."

"Damn it!"

"Which overbearing Dou Emperor is this?"

"He's showing the Jia Ma Empire no respect at all, actually riding a flying magical beast straight into the Imperial Capital!"

"Dou Emperors really are imposing!"

Without paying much attention to the chaos among the soldiers below, Hai Bodong continued guiding Xiao Yi Xian as she controlled the Blue Eagle, flying straight toward the Miter Auction House.

Because of Hai Bodong's high-profile behavior,

most of the residents in the Imperial Capital had already noticed the unfamiliar magical beast flying through the sky.

Some ordinary Dou Zhes lacking sufficient strength hurriedly moved away from the area the magical beast passed over.

As for those Dou Masters and stronger experts who were confident in their own strength,

they boldly followed the flying magical beast's path, intending to see who was so reckless

as to dare let an unfamiliar magical beast fly freely within the Jia Ma Imperial Capital without reporting it first.

After all, throughout history, only experts at the Dou Wang level and above, or magical beasts bearing some special mark, had been permitted to fly over the Jia Ma Imperial Capital.

With Hai Bodong's guidance, Xiao Yi Xian soon controlled Xiao Lan, the Blue Eagle, and landed in an open area not far from the Miter Auction House.

Hai Bodong then wrapped an arm around Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist

and jumped down from the Blue Eagle's back.

Then he spoke to the guards of the Miter Auction House,

who looked as though they were facing a formidable enemy:

"What? Didn't that kid Miter Tengshan explain things to you? What are you afraid of? I am the Supreme Elder of your Mite'er Family, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong!"

Upon hearing that the Dou Emperor before them was the Supreme Elder whom Great Elder Tengshan had specifically mentioned,

the guards at the entrance hurriedly put away their weapons and respectfully said:

"Please forgive us, Supreme Elder. We are merely lowly gate guards and had never seen your true appearance before, which led to this misunderstanding!"

"Forget it. The ignorant are not to blame!"

"Let this matter end here!"

"Go call your Great Elder. Tell him that I, Hai Bodong, have business with him!"

With a wave of his hand, Hai Bodong said this.

"Please wait a moment. We shall report this immediately." The gate guards promptly bowed respectfully.

Hai Bodong then turned to Xiao Yi Xian, who had already steadied herself beside him, and instructed:

"This is the largest auction house in the Imperial Capital, and it is also where the Mite'er Family's headquarters is located."

"Miter Tengshan, who usually manages it, is a Dou Wang expert and can be considered one of my juniors."

"If I am not around in the future, you can go to him for anything you need."

With the verbal order of Hai Bodong, the Supreme Elder, the guards' report was swiftly passed along.

A short while later, Miter Tengshan, having received the news, appeared at the entrance of the auction house.

"Elder Hai, you've been gone for nearly half a year!"

"Tengshan has missed you terribly."

The moment he saw Hai Bodong, Miter Tengshan hurried forward and spoke with delight.

Seeing Miter Tengshan's sincere expression,

Hai Bodong also felt a trace of warmth in his heart.

Then Hai Bodong pointed at Xiao Yi Xian beside him and said, "Tengshan, this is Xiao Yi Xian. From now on, she is a new member of our Mite'er Family."

"Yes, Elder Hai!"

"Please rest assured!"

"I'll make the arrangements at once!" Miter Tengshan promptly replied.

Hai Bodong paused upon hearing this.

Then he said, "Xiao Yi Xian, this is the Great Elder of the Mite'er Family whom I just introduced to you."

"Now that you have joined our Mite'er Family, call him Uncle Tengshan from now on."

"Haha, what a bright and lovely little girl!" Perhaps recalling something, Miter Tengshan paused.

Then he smiled and continued, "Since Elder Hai personally brought you into the Mite'er Family!"

"Whatever trouble you encounter in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital in the future, you can ask your Uncle Tengshan for help!"

After speaking, Miter Tengshan took a bottle of pills from his Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Yi Xian.

He said, "Since this is our first meeting, this bottle of fourth-grade Gathering Qi Powder is a small token from your Uncle Tengshan! You must accept it!"

"Why haven't you thanked your Uncle Tengshan yet?"

Hai Bodong did not think much of it.

He simply took the pills from Miter Tengshan's hand and placed them in Xiao Yi Xian's hands.

"Xiao Yi Xian thanks Uncle Tengshan!" Hearing Hai Bodong's words, Xiao Yi Xian hurriedly bowed to Miter Tengshan somewhat shyly.

"Elder Hai, may I ask whether you have any instructions now that you have returned to the Jia Ma Imperial Capital?"

"Nothing for the moment. I'll tell you when I need something."

"Oh, right, Tengshan. Over this period, mobilize the entire Mite'er Family and gather several sets of medicinal ingredients needed to refine the Sect Breaking Pill for me!"

"This is the formula for the Sect Breaking Pill!"

"Yes, Elder Hai! I will make the arrangements as soon as possible."

"Mm... Also gather some rare treasures capable of nourishing the soul for me. I have an important use for them!"

"Understood, Elder Hai!"

"I'll give the order shortly!"

Hai Bodong and Tengshan walked ahead, chatting as they made their way deeper into the Mite'er Family estate.

Xiao Yi Xian, meanwhile, carefully followed close behind them.

A short while later, Miter Tengshan brought Hai Bodong and Xiao Yi Xian to a small courtyard where he usually received guests.

The Tea Master, who had been waiting for some time,

had already brewed the fresh, fragrant Spirit Tea

and poured it into three Spirit Jade Cups.

The Tea Master then respectfully handed the three cups of Spirit Tea in turn to Hai Bodong, Tengshan, and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Xiao Yi Xian, hurry and have a taste!"

"This is the premium Spirit Tea your Uncle Tengshan has kept in his collection. You have no idea—he can barely bring himself to take it out to drink even for himself!"

Seeing that Xiao Yi Xian was still somewhat restrained, Hai Bodong smiled and urged her to taste the Spirit Tea in her hand.

"Mm, thank you, Elder Hai!"

Xiao Yi Xian promptly replied.