The Black-Corner Region is located in the heart of the northwestern part of the Dou Qi Continent, bordering the Central Plains.
Its territory is vast and boundless.
Xiao Yan was currently speeding along the road.
The Black Alliance is now stable and its territory spans a vast area within the Black-Corner Region.
However, Jia Nan Academy has now changed its approach, sending elders and elite disciples to constantly harass the Black Alliance.
This curbed the terrorist expansion of the original Black Alliance.
This caused many small and medium-sized forces that were originally observing or had made unusual moves to choose to remain on the sidelines due to their fear of the Jia Nan Academy.
This infuriated Han Feng.
Xiao Yan is the retainer that Han Feng has sent to oversee the area.
With Xiao Yan's strength, even if a small team from the Jia Nan Academy were to attack, he would be able to annihilate them completely.
Unfortunately, Han Feng had no idea that Xiao Yan was the nominal Elder Tang.
But they weren't on his side.
"We're almost there."
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes as he looked at the black city that had appeared ahead.
The figure shrouded in black robes approached rapidly.
The city ahead is called Black Rock City.
It was originally the headquarters of a small faction, but later it joined the Black Alliance.
This place thus became a core stronghold of the Black Alliance in the southeastern part of the Black-Corner Region.
However, some time ago, since Jia Nan Academy began its counterattack...
Many of the Black Alliance's cities and territories have been attacked by the Jia Nan Academy elite squad.
Han Feng was worried that Jia Nan Academy would attack Black Rock City, so he sent Xiao Yan to be stationed here.
Xiao Yan stood Black Rock City, making no attempt to conceal his presence.
He strode towards Black Rock City.
As soon as Xiao Yan stepped through the city gate, he felt several malicious gazes.
The next moment, it was another familiar scene.
A young man with a fawning expression walked towards Xiao Yan, about to speak.
"Roll!"
Xiao Yan had no intention of wasting time on these people.
With a roar, his Soul Power surged forth, directly forcing the young man back.
The strength that Xiao Yan displayed startled the surrounding crowd who had been eager to attack.
He would never dare to covet Xiao Yan again.
The young man immediately knelt down, and a stench emanated from beneath him.
"My lord, have mercy on me! My lord, have mercy on me!"
Xiao Yan ignored the young man and walked directly into Black Rock City.
Black Rock City was originally occupied by the Black Rock Gang.
The leader of the gang is close to the Peak Dou Wang.
Furthermore, since Black Rock City wasn't exactly in the heart of the Black-Corner Region, the Black Rock Gang naturally became the uncrowned king of the city.
Until the war between the Jia Nan Academy and the Black Alliance broke out.
The circulation of goods within the Black-Corner Region was also cleaned up.
That's why the leader of the Black Rock Gang joined the Black Alliance for protection.
In the very center of Black Rock City, within a spacious courtyard.
A burly middle-aged man was giving instructions to the group of disciples in front of him:
"Remember this, and keep your eyes peeled from now on."
I have already requested assistance from the Black Alliance, and they will send people to help soon.
At this time, if anyone dares to cause trouble and tarnish the reputation of my Black Rock Gang, then...
Don't blame me for being ruthless.
"Don't worry, boss, the brothers understand. We'll definitely make a good impression on the visiting officials."
"Um."
Although Lu Bo, the leader of the Black Rock Gang, was burly and looked like a brute, he was not the leader.
However, he has an extremely sensitive heart.
It's precisely because the Black Rock Gang has become accustomed to being the dominant force in Black Rock City.
He was worried that his disciples would misbehave, which is why he gathered them together at this crucial moment.
"By the way, Xiao Anzi, keep your eyes peeled lately. If the bigwigs sent by the Black Alliance arrive, come back and report immediately."
"Yes, boss."
As Lu Bo finished speaking, a rather thin-looking young man immediately nodded in agreement.
"No need, I'm already here."
However, just as Lu Bo and Xiao Anzi finished speaking...
Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice rang out in the courtyard.
Then, a figure shrouded in a black robe appeared at the courtyard gate.
"Who?"
Xiao Anzi immediately turned to look at Xiao Yan's location, his face full of vigilance.
Lu Bo, who was standing at the head of the group, suddenly realized what was happening and hurriedly walked over to Xiao Yan's position.
As I passed by Xiao Anzi, I slapped him on the head.
He scolded in a low voice:
"Fool! This is a retainer sent by Alliance Leader Han. Hurry up and come with me to pay your respects to the lord."
Lu Bo spoke, and immediately led the Black Rock Gang members to Xiao Yan.
"I am Lu Bo, the leader of the Black Rock Gang. Greetings, Your Excellency."
Lu Bo had met Elder Tang, who was standing next to Fan Lao of the Blood Sect, at the Black Alliance meeting organized by Han Feng.
The battle between Xiao Yan and Elder Ban back then.
But it opened the eyes of Lu Bo and the others.
I have personally witnessed Xiao Yan's terrifying strength.
Therefore, upon seeing Xiao Yan arrive to provide support, Lu Bo immediately led his disciples to respectfully bow to Xiao Yan.
"Chief Lu, there's no need for such formalities."
Despite Lu Bo's deliberate attempts to curry favor, Xiao Yan did not adopt the air of a superior.
He nodded slightly, giving Lu Bo some face.
As expected, Lu Bo's eyes widened in surprise upon seeing Xiao Yan's attitude.
At the same time, she also developed a slight liking for Xiao Yan.
After all, Xiao Yan, a Dou Huang expert, did not act arrogantly towards him in front of his subordinates, which already filled Lu Bo with a sense of gratitude.
After all, everyone cares about their image, especially since he's the leader of a gang.
"Thank you, Elder Tang."
Lu Bo bowed to Xiao Yan again, then turned to the group of followers behind him and said:
What are you all standing there for?
"Quickly, quickly, give Elder Tang Gongfeng a proper welcome and a proper feast."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Bo respectfully led Xiao Yan into the courtyard.
Faced with Lu Bo's goodwill, Xiao Yan did not refuse again.
After all, he knew nothing about the situation in Black Rock City.
The Black Rock Gang, as the local power brokers, still has its value.
Befriending the other party will make it easier for Xiao Yan to operate here in the future.
Soon, under Lu Bo's deliberate arrangement, the Black Rock Gang members prepared food and drinks.
Inside the main house, only Xiao Yan and Lu Bo were present.
As for the rest of the gang members, Lu Bo arranged for them to drink freely in the courtyard outside.
Xiao Yan was somewhat satisfied with this.
Regardless of the circumstances, he is currently displaying the strength of a Dou Huang Realm expert.
Lu Bo's actions will make the ordinary members of the gang understand the gap between them and Xiao Yan.
They understood that Dou Huang expert was not someone they could casually curry favor with.
Similarly, it would be much more convenient for Xiao Yan and Lu Bo to discuss important matters without outsiders present.
This single detail was enough for Xiao Yan to discover Lu Bo's meticulousness.
"I've long heard of Chief Lu's disciplined conduct, and now that I see it for myself, it's certainly well-deserved."
Xiao Yan raised his cup and took the initiative to speak to Lu Bo.
Upon seeing this, Lu Bo immediately came over, a smile on his face.
" Elder Tang Gongfeng. Now that you are supporting us, it is I who should be showing you respect."