People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 228 The Grand Elder of Donglong Island, a Battle Saint!

With personnel in place and Chen Xiao's instructions, the Zixiao Pavilion began to operate smoothly, stirring up quite a storm in the northern lands.

However, this is limited to the northern part of the country.

Time passed peacefully, day by day, and before they knew it, it was time for the Zixiao Pavilion to officially open and recruit disciples and elders.

Thanks to the deterrent effect of the Fenglei Pavilion case, Chen Xiao's recruitment of manpower went very smoothly this time. Although no Dou Zun powerhouses came to join him, he did attract some Dou Zong powerhouses with clean backgrounds. The strongest of them was named Qiu Cheng, who had reached the level of a seven-star Dou Zong!
With such strength, as long as he doesn't provoke powerful enemies, he's already capable of dominating a region in Zhongzhou.

Chen Xiao specifically asked Qing Lin to investigate, and only then did he learn the truth. Qiu Cheng had no children and only took in one disciple, who died at the hands of the Fenglei South Pavilion Master seven years ago.

From then on, Qiu Cheng disappeared without a trace. Meanwhile, disciples and elders of Fenglei South Pavilion were frequently attacked, suffering considerable losses.

Having learned the inside story, Chen Xiao completely let the matter go.

Aside from the disciples and elders who came to participate in the assessment, most of the various forces in Zhongzhou showed great respect, with some sending elders to offer their congratulations and others sending gifts even if they couldn't come in person.

After several busy days, the once-bustling crowds at Qifeng Mountain gradually subsided.

evening.

Chen Xiao sat in the main seat of the hall, flipping through the list of forces that had come to offer their congratulations.

Among the four pavilions—one hall, one tower, two sects, three valleys, and the new Four Directions Pavilion—aside from the Soul Hall, which has a terrible reputation, and the Sound Valley, which has chosen to live in seclusion, only the Ice River Valley is not on the list.

The rest, including forces with no prior connection such as the Flower Sect, the Heavenly Nether Sect, and the Burning Flame Valley, all showed great respect.

Just as Chen Xiao was pondering what exactly Zixiao Pavilion had done to offend Ice River Valley, Cao Ying, having seen off the Cao family, entered the main hall.

"Yinger, why are you coming this way?"

Cao Ying usually spends most of her time refining medicine in the backyard, or hanging out with other women like Little Fairy Doctor. She occasionally takes a stroll around the Pill Hall, but she rarely pays attention to anything else and seldom comes to the main hall.

Meeting Chen Xiao's somewhat questioning gaze, Cao Ying smiled and sat down beside him. Then, with a flick of her jade-like hand, she took out a brand-new prescription.

"This is... a new formula for the Elixir of Spirit Pregnancy?"

“Yes, the recipe for the Spirit-Nourishing Powder was lost in ancient times. Although we obtained the recipe, many of the medicinal materials are either extinct or have new names. I studied it for several months before I came up with this new recipe. However, the other medicinal materials are fine, but I have no clue about one of the main ingredients. I can only think of some substitutes. Have someone keep an eye out for it. Once it is found, I need to refine it to see how effective it is. I have also asked the Pill Tower and the Cao family to help me collect it.”

Unlike martial arts techniques, alchemical formulas are not necessarily better the older they are. What Cao Ying said are all real problems.

Thousands of years, or even longer, are enough to change too many things, so it's not surprising that the names of many medicinal herbs have changed accordingly.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, "These are the medicinal materials that can replace that main ingredient?"

"Yes, we'll only know the specific effects after we've actually refined it."

"Soul Infant Fruit, Spirit Dragon Heavenly Mushroom, Nine Nether Star Leaf Lotus..."

Chen Xiao silently repeated it to himself and memorized it.

Immediately, another thought struck him, and with a flick of his wrist, he took out a wooden box woven from tree branches, meant for finding bargains.

Upon opening it, a fist-sized golden fruit immediately came into their view.

The fruit resembled a baby, so lifelike that it looked like a miniature version of a real person. A faint fragrance emanated from it, causing the souls between Chen Xiao and Cao Ying's brows to tremble involuntarily.

"Soul Infant Fruit?!"

Upon recognizing the fruit, Cao Ying parted her red lips slightly and looked up in astonishment.

"I happened to get one at the Far North Ruins. Try it out first," Chen Xiao explained simply.

This medicinal herb doesn't exist in the False Heaven; this Soul Infant Fruit was something he had just borrowed in advance.

Of the alternative medicinal herbs Cao Ying listed, Chen Xiao didn't know much about the others, but he was quite impressed by the Soul Infant Fruit.

This thing exists in the ancient ruins within the Beast Realm!
Coincidentally, the ancient ruins also contain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit that Zi Yan needs, so Chen Xiao is bound to make a trip there.

So, after a little thought, he decided to give away the Soul Infant Fruit in advance.

Since he doesn't have anything he urgently needs for his advance payment opportunity, he might as well use it while it's free and enjoy it sooner rather than later.

"Alright, I'll go and try refining it. Don't bother me these next few days. Go to Sister Xian'er and Cai Lin's place."

Cao Ying didn't ask any further questions. Seeing that the last main ingredient was ready, she couldn't wait to try refining the Spirit-Nourishing Powder. After putting away the Soul Infant Fruit, she left with a few words in a hurry.

Watching Cao Ying leave, Chen Xiao shook his head helplessly. Just as he was about to get up, he saw ripples appear in the space at the entrance of the main hall, and then Zi Yan's enchanting figure appeared.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao inside the hall, Zi Yan stepped out and sat on his lap without any hesitation, her Xing Tian Eye pointing directly at his mouth.

Rich and generous!
This girl has become increasingly casual and lacking in boundaries over the past six months.

"Let's get down to business."

After patting her shapely buttocks, Chen Xiao got straight to the point.

You could see Zi Yan anywhere on Qifeng Mountain, but in this main hall, you might not see her even once every six months.

Therefore, Chen Xiao was absolutely certain that she had come here this time because she had something to say.

Moreover, this is no small matter.

When Chen Xiao saw through her, Zi Yan wasn't surprised. She just chuckled and said, "I want to... go see my father."

"Have you thought about it?"

"I've already thought it through. Actually, I don't really care; I'm used to it. It's just that the situation on Dragon Island is not good. If he can return, all the elders will definitely be very happy, and the division problem can be easily resolved," Zi Yan said casually.

Chen Xiao stared at her for a long time before finally nodding in agreement.

"Alright, then inform the clan later and have them send an elder at the Dou Sheng level. We'll take care of the old Dragon Emperor and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit together!"

It just so happens that he had just received an advance payment for the Soul Infant Fruit, so now they've come together.

"I'm afraid I have to go back in person. Whether it's the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit or that old guy, it's all of great importance. I need to explain it to him in person. I also need to bring Uncle Hei out with me and have him take over our search for the Tianbei Ruins!"

Clearly, Zi Yan had thought it through in advance, and her thinking was very clear.

Chen Xiao, Zi Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian have been searching for the Northern Ruins for months, but unfortunately, they have yet to find anything.

“Alright, go ahead then. I’ll wait for you at Zixiao Pavilion. Qinglin went to the edge of the Beast Domain to retrieve the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire. When you come back, contact her and bring her along too,” Chen Xiao nodded.

The Purple Cloud Pavilion is now on the right track, and the collection of resources has begun.

Chen Xiao's first target was the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, ranked twenty-second on the Strange Fire Ranking.

Cao Ying has already refined and devoured three different flames. With her experience and current strength, plus the protection of many Dou Zun from Zixiao Pavilion, it would be difficult for her to encounter any trouble while refining and devouring the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame.

"Okay, then I'll go?"

Zi Yan nodded, then provoked Chen Xiao a few times, before disappearing from the spot in a flash just as Chen Xiao was about to lose his temper.

After calming himself down alone in the hall for a while, Chen Xiao got up and went to the backyard.

After a moment's consideration, he headed straight for Cai Lin's courtyard. When Chen Xiao entered the house, Cai Lin was sitting at the table, gently resting her fair chin on her hand, looking at Yao Yao, who was stumbling and chasing after the little Devouring Python, with a loving expression.

At this moment, Cai Lin was completely devoid of the dignified and majestic demeanor of Her Majesty the Queen, leaving only the tender and doting affection of a mother.

Having fulfilled the non-existent mission of being queen, her focus has clearly shifted.

"Mother... Father~"

"Daddy...hug me~"

As soon as Chen Xiao stepped into the house, Yao Yao spotted him immediately.

She immediately forgot about the little python she was playing with, and called out in her soft, sweet voice, opening her chubby little hands and wobbling as she pounced on him.

After being sealed, Yao Yao, who was less than a year old, seemed to be no different from ordinary children, except that she was a little more delicate and cute.

"Slow down, slow down, Yao Yao is such a good girl."

Chen Xiao squatted down, picked up his daughter who rushed towards him, and smiled from ear to ear, unable to hide his doting affection.

The father and daughter were being affectionate, oblivious to everyone around them. One of them snuggled her little face into her father's arms, while the other kept teasing the little one in her arms. The warmth of their interaction made Cai Lin, who was standing next to them, roll her eyes, but a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips. It was a beautiful sight.

...

late at night.

Yao Yao had already drifted off into a sweet dream, while Chen Xiao embraced Cai Lin's plump and soft body, leaned close to her ear, and whispered something serious into her ear.

"I've received word that there's an ancient ruin in the Beast Realm containing a Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit..."

“Zi Yan has already gone back to Dragon Island to fetch people. When she returns, I also need to go to the Beast Domain. Do you want to come along? While we're at it, let's take a look at the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, pick out a piece for the Snake-People Clan, and then try to get it later.”

"Furthermore, it is rumored that the Nine Netherworld Python clan has some connection with the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, and there may be an opportunity suitable for you there."

Rumors are not necessarily true, and since they are not necessarily true, they can be embellished.

In any case, Chen Xiao's goal was simply the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs within the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's territory, and the opportunity to obtain the Rainbow Scales there.

This opportunity is so great that it could elevate Cai Lin to a high position, and Chen Xiao has no reason to let it go.

Ancient ruins, the most suitable place for the snake people to live, and the possible opportunities, every one of them made Cai Lin very excited.

“If we all go, what will happen to Yao Yao? Let’s wait until she’s a little older.”

After thinking it over carefully, Chen Xiao nodded in agreement.

Although Cai Lin's opportunity was great, it took a long time to complete. Once it started, it couldn't be finished in a short period of time; it would take years.

At this point in time, there are still more than three years until the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering, which is held every thirty years; there are still seven or eight years until the Spirit Race disappears and the Soul Race's millennium plan begins; and there are still more than ten years until the original trajectory of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's cave opens and the Soul Emperor becomes an emperor.

This amount of time is enough to accomplish a great deal. It wouldn't be a big problem to push Cai Lin's strength improvement forward by a year or two.

After all, their current strength is already far ahead of their counterparts at the same point in time in the original trajectory.

Of course, Cai Lin can postpone it for a while, but Chen Xiao cannot slack off on improving his own strength. He must go to the ancient ruins this time!

"Will there be any problems with Zi Yan's father?"

"No, I found some traces when I was underground at Canaan Academy, and I can be pretty sure that the old Dragon Emperor is there."

"No, what I mean is, when he and Ziyan recognize each other, and discovers your relationship with Ziyan..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was taken aback.

Now that he has Yao Yao, he knows how terrifying it is to be a father. If his daughter is wronged, he will definitely lose his temper and be furious.

And that old Dragon Emperor, from God's perspective, was even more notorious for being a doting father to his daughters…

"It's alright, we can go see him, but he'll probably be unable to leave anytime soon!"

Upon realizing this, Chen Xiao's tension vanished instantly.

Now that Xun'er possesses a piece of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, which can largely determine when the Ancient Emperor's Cave will open, Chen Xiao still has plenty of time to develop.

Perhaps, by the time the ancient emperor's cave opens, he will no longer fear the old dragon emperor?
Although it's quite difficult, you have to have some aspirations, right?

...

Zi Yan's return was faster than Chen Xiao had imagined; he saw her again in just two days.

Emerging from the spatial passage alongside him were an elderly man in a white linen robe and Hei Qing, whom they had met once before.

"Chen Xiao, this is Uncle Hei, whom you've met before. And this is Elder Qingshan of my Donglong Island!" Zi Yan introduced them with great familiarity on the Zixiao Pavilion square.

"Brother Hei Qing, we meet again."

After nodding to Hei Qing in greeting, Chen Xiao turned his gaze to the old man.

"Chen Xiao greets Senior."

Chen Xiao could not sense the slightest fluctuation of Dou Qi from this elder. It was as if the person in front of him was an ordinary person without any strength, much weaker than Xiao Yan, who was at the third stage of Dou Qi.

Even someone with a brain knows that this is impossible.

The Grand Elder of Donglong Island is definitely a genuine Dou Sheng powerhouse!
Although Chen Xiao didn't have much of an impression of him, he remembered that there was a third elder on Donglong Island named Zhu Li, who was already at the level of a half-saint. One could imagine that the first and second elders in front of him would be even more powerful.

Given that it concerns the Old Dragon Emperor and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, it's not surprising that such figures were brought out.

"Young friend, please don't stand on ceremony. I only came out of seclusion yesterday, but I have already heard that thanks to you, Ziyan was able to return to Dragon Island safely. For this kindness alone, you will always be an honored guest of my East Dragon Island!" Elder Qingshan said with a kind and friendly smile.

Since Zi Yan has not yet officially assumed the throne of the Dragon Emperor, he said that there was no problem with Zi Yan.

Including Hei Qing, once Zi Yan officially succeeds as Dragon Emperor, he definitely won't dare let Zi Yan call him Uncle Hei anymore.

After a brief introduction, Elder Qingshan's expression turned serious and earnest. With a flick of his sleeve, a barrier enveloped the surroundings.

"Young friend, Ziyan told me that you discovered traces of the Old Dragon Emperor and the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit. Is this true?"

Elder Qingshan stared directly into Chen Xiao's eyes. Even though reason told him that Chen Xiao had no reason to lie, the matter was of great importance, and he couldn't help but want to confirm it for himself.

Meeting the elder's gaze, Chen Xiao remained unmoved, his eyes resolute as he said, "Absolutely no lie!"

Having received the answer he most wanted to hear, Hei Qing's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Elder Qingshan remained silent for a long time. Under the gaze of the others, his eyes reddened, and he gradually lost his composure, no longer displaying the majesty of a Dou Sheng expert.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor!"

"Great news! Thank God, we finally have news of you!"

(End of this chapter)