People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 249 Cai!
In front of those close to her, Cai Lin has always been tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Even though Yao Yao is all grown up now, she rarely takes the initiative to call Chen Xiao over.

Therefore, there must be a reason for this unusual situation!

Without further delay, Chen Xiao greeted Hai Bodong and carried his daughter to the backyard.

Upon arriving at the backyard, Yao Yao saw Little Fairy Doctor, Qing Lin, and Cao Ying chatting idly around the volcanic rock flame. Yao Yao immediately became interested, jumped down from Chen Xiao's arms, and ran over happily.

Chen Xiao smiled, ignored her, nodded slightly to the three women, and then walked straight towards Cai Lin's courtyard.

Pushing open the door, I saw Cai Lin standing by the window, gazing at the sunset gradually sinking in the sky. Her figure was graceful, and her skirt swayed gently in the evening breeze.

Hearing footsteps, she slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes filled with a thoughtful look and a hint of unwavering determination.

"You came."

"What's wrong?" Chen Xiao stepped forward and naturally took her hand, his fingertips touching her familiar coolness. "You sent me a message earlier, is there something you need?"

Cai Lin grasped his hand in return, remained silent for a moment, and then asked softly, "Half a year ago you said that there might be a suitable opportunity for me in the Nine Netherworld Python Clan of the Beast Realm. Can you be sure about that?"

They were already an old married couple, so Cai Lin didn't beat around the bush and directly asked what was on her mind.

Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.

It must have been because he and Little Fairy Doctor broke through to new heights during the day that she had taken notice.

He looked confident and said, "It's pretty much certain. When we went to that ancient ruin last time, we entered the territory of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan and learned more about it. There is a Nine Netherworld Yellow Spring beneath the Netherworld Serpent Vein. The opportunity there will definitely greatly enhance your strength. However, you should be prepared that it will probably take a lot of time to digest this opportunity."

Cai Lin nodded gently, her gaze fixed on the direction where Yao Yao was in the courtyard, a gentle smile on her lips.

“I know, but I want to get stronger quickly, so that I don’t fall too far behind you and the others. The situation in Zhongzhou is getting more and more chaotic. I don’t want to be stuck in the pavilion worrying while you rush forward when something really happens.”

She paused, her tone becoming more serious: "Besides, Yao Yao is growing up day by day, and as her mother, I need to have enough strength to protect her. I can't rely on you for everything."

Chen Xiao's heart stirred slightly, and he gently pulled her into his arms: "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I will never let Yao Yao get into trouble. However, I support your desire to improve your strength. Just tell me when you're ready."

Cai Lin nestled in his arms, her gaze fixed on the courtyard outside.

Yao Yao was darting around the three girls, Little Fairy Doctor, her clear laughter ringing out, her little face full of joy.

Seeing this scene, Cai Lin suddenly felt that sometimes having more sisters around wasn't a bad thing. A gentle smile curved her lips, and her voice softened considerably.

"Let's do it as soon as possible."

"With you and Little Fairy Doctor looking after her, I can rest assured about Yao Yao's situation."

Chen Xiao nodded, pondered for a moment, then flipped his hand and took out a seven-colored pebble, handing it to Cai Lin.

The pebble was about half the size of a fist, with seven clear lines on its surface, and a faint sense of special energy emanating from it.

"The Nine Netherworld Python Clan is quite powerful. We need to make some preparations before setting off. I will contact Elder Qingshan later and ask him to come along. Once the Elder arrives, we will depart."

"This is a seven-colored raw stone. Keep it with you; it might come in handy when you enter the Netherworld."

The so-called seven-colored raw stone is actually a mutated special spirit stone, which has a deep connection with the seven-colored swallowing python.

Legend has it that this kind of raw stone can only appear at the place where the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python fell. The Seven-Colored Raw Stone that has absorbed the blood of the Sky-Swallowing Python will give birth to a unique energy, which is a great tonic for the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python.

The stone that Chen Xiao took out at this moment was actually a nine-colored raw stone, which he had obtained in advance.

Chen Xiao no longer remembered the details of the encounter with the colorful scales in the Nine Netherworld, and was unsure whether the nine-colored raw stone had played a role.

But to be on the safe side, it's always a good idea to give one to Cai Lin in advance.

Moreover, Chen Xiao doesn't have anything else he urgently needs right now, so he might as well use the advance payment opportunity. Keeping one general advance payment opportunity as a backup is enough.

As consciousness sank into his mind, the pre-existing information in Chen Xiao's mind naturally changed as well.

[Currently available advance payment]

Spell: (0/1)

Rare and precious materials: (0/1)

General: (1/1)

[Follow-up to the advance payment of the Pregnancy Spirit Powder Elixir Recipe: Enter the Tianbei Ruins to obtain the elixir recipe.]

[Follow-up to the advance payment of nine-colored raw stones—]

① Go to Huangfeng Valley, a secluded sect in Zhongzhou, and obtain it from its elder, Duanmu Yang.

② Go to the Valley of Sound and obtain it from its disciple, Floro.

③ Head to the southern part of the continent, to the territory of the Tianming Clan.

④ Go to the reclusive Holy Dragon Sect on the shores of the East China Sea and obtain it from its elder, Hua Yunfei.

The aftermath of the Spirit-Pregnant Powder is well-known, but the Nine-Colored Origin Stone surprised Chen Xiao.

Surprisingly, quite a few of these remains still exist on the mainland today.

The information about the stall owner who was picked up by Cai Lin at the original Track Space Trade Fair was either not mentioned, or it was mentioned but Chen Xiao couldn't be sure.

After all, the stall owner's identity was a mystery; perhaps his true identity was an elder of Huangfeng Valley, or something else entirely.

Cai Lin took the seven-colored raw stone, examined it for a moment, and a bright smile appeared on her cold and beautiful face. She said with a hint of sarcasm, "People only know that the place where the seven-colored Devouring Python fell may give birth to a seven-colored raw stone, but they don't know that if the bodies of hundreds of seven-colored Devouring Pythons fall in one place at the same time, there is a chance to give birth to an eight-colored or even nine-colored raw stone."

"However, it is almost unbelievable that hundreds of seven-colored swallowing pythons would perish in the same place. Therefore, ordinary people only know about the seven-colored raw stone and have no idea that there are also eight-colored and nine-colored varieties on it."

"Moreover, the true peak of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python is not called that, but the Nine-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python. However, within the Sky-Swallowing Python clan, it seems that only the Sky-Swallowing Python Ancestor with the most concentrated bloodline has reached this realm. This is a memory flowing in the Sky-Swallowing Python bloodline inheritance, which outsiders have no way of knowing. I didn't expect that even you are no exception."

In Cai Lin's memory, Chen Xiao seemed to know everything. No matter what the matter was or what aspect it involved, he could talk about it.

This level of insight, so unusual for his age, clearly hides a secret.

Cai Lin and the other girls could all sense this, but they never asked about it in detail.

Because of this preconceived notion, when Cai Lin saw that Chen Xiao couldn't recognize the Nine-Colored Origin Stone, she felt a sense of accomplishment in showing off her skills in front of him, and her heart was filled with joy.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was taken aback, and it wasn't an act.

However, he was stunned because Cai Lin's words inspired him.

If the Nine-Colored Origin Stone truly requires the simultaneous fall of hundreds of Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Pythons to appear, then the four Nine-Colored Origin Stones listed in the advance payment information…

Doesn't this mean that there are actually four places of opportunity like the Nine Netherworlds on the mainland today?

But on second thought, it's also possible that these four nine-colored raw stones originated from the same place, but simply ended up in different places over the long years.

Thinking of this possibility, Chen Xiao's burning passion cooled down slightly.

Otherwise, if they really found four places of opportunity, they might be able to directly push Cai Lin to the level of a top expert on the continent! Chen Xiao seemed to have digested Cai Lin's words and suddenly realized, "So there are so many intricacies involved here. Is this raw stone eight-colored or nine-colored?"

Cai Lin smiled without answering. Under Chen Xiao's gaze, she gently traced her fingertip across her jade-like finger, and a drop of blood fell onto the raw stone.

In an instant, a new colored line slowly emerged after the seventh colored line on the smooth stone surface!
"To determine how many colors this raw stone has, we must use the blood of the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python. As we can see, this is an eight-color raw stone."

Cai Lin gazed at the patterns on the raw stone, her eyes shining.

For the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, a seven-colored raw stone is already a great tonic, but the one in front of it is actually eight-colored!
With just this raw stone, even without seeking opportunities from the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, she is confident that she can advance to the Dou Zun level!
"The world is so vast, there are truly countless wonders..." Chen Xiao exclaimed, then quickly stopped Cai Lin as she was about to put away the raw stone: "Wait a minute, what if it's nine-colored?"

Cai Lin couldn't help but give him a charming eye roll, and chuckled, "The Nine-Colored Origin Stone is an incredible opportunity, how could it be so easy to find..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly stopped, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, widening slightly.

In her jade-like hand, after the eighth colorful pattern, a very faint, tiny line silently appeared on the raw stone!

"Nine colors..."

"It really is a nine-colored raw stone!"

After a moment of stunned silence, Cai Lin looked up at Chen Xiao, trying to find some clues on his face.

But Chen Xiao also looked surprised, and his expression was completely genuine.

Seeing this, Cai Lin couldn't help but smile, her gaze so gentle it seemed to drip with tenderness.

Regardless of whether Chen Xiao knew the secret of this raw stone beforehand, the fact that he was willing to take it out already shows his great sincerity.

Even if he already knew, his feigned ignorance just to amuse her is still a different kind of affection.
Cai Lin's fingertips gently traced the faint yet real ninth line, and the cool raw stone seemed to be warmed by it.

She carefully put away the nine-colored raw stone, and when she looked up, the smile in her eyes had not faded: "It seems that this time, I have gotten a great deal."

...

sleepless nights.

As the first rays of dawn appeared in the east, Chen Xiao opened his eyes and immediately began contacting Elder Qingshan.

Currently, the Nine Netherworld Python Clan is under the control of Yao Xiaotian, who can even scheme against his own brother. His despicable nature is comparable to that of Medicine Emperor Han Feng.

Chen Xiao really didn't want to deal with this person, and he was even more worried about letting Cai Lin go into seclusion in the Nine Netherworld during his time in power.

Therefore, before Cai Lin can enter the Nine Netherworld to receive the inheritance, the situation of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan must be changed first.

It sounds difficult, but it's actually very simple.

As long as Chen Xiao can release the imprisoned Yao Ming, he won't need to worry about the rest.

To accomplish this, the combat power of Elder Qingshan, a Dou Sheng expert, is indispensable.

After all, no matter how many trump cards Chen Xiao had, he alone had no chance of sneaking in to rescue someone right under the nose of a Dou Sheng.

After contacting the Grand Elder, Chen Xiao excused himself, tidied himself up, and then left Qifeng Mountain in a flash.

When he reappeared, he was in the desolate northern desert.

"Brother Black Steel."

Chen Xiao looked at the burly figure standing quietly with his eyes closed on the distant horizon, seemingly concentrating on sensing something, and called out to him.

Hei Qing opened his eyes, and when he saw Chen Xiao arrive, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes. He then smiled and said, "Chen Xiao, you came to see me?"

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, stepped forward and led Hei Qing to a mountain peak. He casually set up a barrier to isolate the outside world from the sandstorm and prying eyes. He then took out a table and arranged it properly, inviting Hei Qing to sit down and drink together.

"The main reason I'm visiting you this time is to ask you for a small favor."

"Speak your mind."

Hei Qing tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass, feeling incredibly refreshed.

He had been in the northern lands for quite some time, searching for the northern ruins every day, a tedious and boring job.

Although he had not slacked off because of Zi Yan's instructions, he couldn't help but feel bored.

If Chen Xiao has other plans, that would suit his purposes perfectly.

Chen Xiao smiled and, without beating around the bush, said directly, "I heard Zi Yan mention before that there is a Void Thunder Pool in the Void Space?"

"There is such a place, and I've been there a few times."

Hei Qing nodded and said, "However, the Void Thunder Pool is even less interesting than finding ruins. There's nothing there except a sea of ​​thunder, and it's quite dangerous inside. The black demon thunder that can kill even a Dou Zong expert is everywhere. With my current strength, I don't dare to go too deep."

"now it's right!"

"What do you mean?" Hei Qing asked, puzzled.

Chen Xiao chuckled and said, "As you know, brother, I've acquired twenty or thirty Heavenly Demon Puppets over the years. The weakest of these puppets is comparable to a Dou Zong, while the top ones can even contend with a mid-level Dou Zun. The reason they have such a large difference in strength is because the strongest ones have been subjected to a lot of Dan Lei baptism and tempered by the power of thunder."

Hearing this, Hei Qing slowly understood.

"I understand. You want me to take those puppets to the Void Thunder Pool?"

“That’s right, what do you think, brother? I will temporarily hand over control of those puppets to you. You just need to let them enter the sea of ​​lightning on their own and observe from a distance.”

"If that's the case, then there's no danger at all. Alright, I'll go in your place!"

After imagining it in his mind, Hei Qing immediately nodded in agreement.

Both Zi Yan and Elder Qingshan had instructed him to follow Chen Xiao's arrangements.

In addition, given that they already had some acquaintance and it wasn't anything dangerous or troublesome, Hei Qing naturally had no reason to refuse.

Moreover, you can also take the opportunity to visit Donglong Island.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, brother!" Chen Xiao raised his glass in thanks.

He originally intended to give the enhancement of those puppets to Cao Ying, so that they could both help the Pill Hall withstand the Pill Lightning and improve its strength, killing two birds with one stone.

However, now that Cao Ying is pregnant, she has temporarily put aside alchemy, and within the Pill Hall, there are only a few seventh-grade alchemists left, those who were abducted from the Cao family.

Relying on them to improve the Heavenly Demon Puppet is too slow.

Therefore, Chen Xiao changed his approach and thought of the Void Thunder Pool in the Void Space!
This place is actually a place of great opportunity, and at its deepest point, there exists the only Nine Profound Golden Thunder on the continent today!
In the original timeline, Xiao Yan used a portion of the power of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning to refine a Thunder Tribulation Pill, which increased his strength by one star at the Dou Sheng realm.

Chen Xiao is not an alchemist, and he does not yet have the ability to covet the Nine Profound Golden Lightning. However, he can make use of the Black Demon Lightning in the sea of ​​lightning first.

If twenty or thirty puppets could all be upgraded to the Heavenly Demon Puppet level, that would be a force that would shock the entire Central Continent!

(End of this chapter)