Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

The next day.

Aside from spending the nights in Cai Lin's room, Xiao Yan spent the rest of his time studying Han Feng's storage ring. As expected of a disciple of the Medicine Venerable, Han Feng possessed profound knowledge. Although he didn't have any seventh-grade pill formulas, he did have many rare sixth-grade ones, including the Azure Nether Longevity Pill that Xiao Yan had previously coveted.

"The refining materials are Azure Nether Fruit, Longevity King Elixir, and Evergreen Vine. Each person can only take it once in their lifetime, which can increase lifespan by ten years. In other words, when taken in conjunction with Life Devouring Pill, the margin for error can be increased to... thirteen years."

"Add another peak-grade fifth-rank pill, the Dou Ling Pill, and unless someone is truly an idiot, they will definitely advance to the Dou Huang realm."

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment.

He shook his head. "Let's go to the auction house to buy some medicinal herbs and then give it a try."

Chapter 84 Elder Qing's Tragedy (Second Update)

For several days in a row.

Xiao Yan only mentioned the medicinal herbs, and the sect leader of the Eight Doors eagerly delivered five portions of the ingredients for the Azure Longevity Pill before disappearing without disturbing Xiao Yan's pill refining.

"These eight sect leaders are quite interesting."

Xiao Yan played with the storage ring and said with a smile.

“A seventh-grade alchemy master is so noble, he is in a class of his own in this Northwest region. My Snake-Man Tribe has even offered up my own mother to win you over…” Cai Lin said lazily, picking her nails.

"That's true." Xiao Yan nodded slightly.

For him, his master was Laozi, whose starting point was so high that it was astonishing. Not to mention a seventh-grade alchemist, even an eighth or ninth grade alchemist was nothing special. But in the eyes of ordinary people, most sixth-grade alchemists were already unattainable, god-like beings.

Qinglin served her from the side, as cute and adorable as a little maid, serving tea and water.

Upon hearing this, her beautiful eyes shone brightly, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Young Master Xiao Yan is the strongest man in this world."

"Let's get ready to go to Canaan Academy. We've gained a lot this time, and it's time to go find Xun'er."

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind.

Little Fairy Doctor chuckled softly, crossing her arms over her chest, seemingly gloating.

Cai Lin appeared calm, lounging lazily on the bench, but in reality, she was fidgeting with her fingers, showing a slight tension.

After all, she was a latecomer who surpassed her predecessor. If it were an ordinary person, it wouldn't be a problem, but that woman's background was exceptionally terrifying. Even she couldn't see through her, and she seemed to be a big shot from Zhongzhou...

"Has Elder Qing left Black Seal City?" Xiao Yan asked thoughtfully.

“We should leave today…” Cai Lin pondered.

“That woman has been searching for escape routes and contacting White Fang these past few days. She came this morning to express her gratitude, but I refused to see you because you were refining pills at the time.”

"Let's go."

Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and with a flash, he appeared outside the courtyard. His pale golden wings trembled violently and transformed into a pale golden stream of light, heading into the distance.

Cai Lin, a Dou Zong, arrived shortly after with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.

Not long after everyone left.

The area was then sealed off by guards clad in iron armor. Yuan Yi, the leader, stepped into the hall, looked around, and spotted a jade bottle. A look of joy instantly flashed in his eyes. He picked up the bottle, opened the stopper, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

It turned out to be a Royal Extreme Pill.

His throat bobbed, and a surge of joy welled up in his heart. He glanced outside the courtyard and bowed respectfully. As expected of a seventh-grade alchemy master, the master had asked him for three portions of the ingredients for the Imperial Extreme Pill before leaving, and had actually refined one Imperial Extreme Pill with ease.

For him, these past few days have finally been a winning gamble.

The Imperial Elixir was indeed quite fruitful, but more importantly, it earned that person's favor...

……

Outside Black Seal City.

Southwest direction.

In a mountain hollow, a number of people wearing blood-red cloaks were lurking, clearly preparing to ambush someone who was about to pass by, to kill and rob them of their treasure.

"Father, do we really still need to keep watch? What if that bitch from the Serpent Mansion is connected to him? She's a powerful expert at the Dou Zong realm..." Fan Ling said hesitantly, his face pale.

"Heh, what's there to be afraid of? I've never heard of anyone from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion having any connection with a seventh-grade alchemy master. If they did, it wouldn't be someone a mere Dou Wang could persuade to come. That woman would probably have already shamelessly gone to him." Fan Lao, with his hands behind his back, chuckled sinisterly.

"What kind of status does a seventh-grade alchemy master have? How could she possibly protect her every moment? As long as we seize the treasure, the Black Corner Region is so vast that even if the Heavenly Serpent Mansion wants revenge, it will be difficult for them to find us..."

In the Black Corner Region, killing and robbing are common occurrences.

Those who make a name for themselves here are mostly fearless desperados.

Even if a seventh-grade alchemy master is powerful and influential in the outside world, can he really control the basic survival rules of the Black Corner Region?

Over the years, countless people have tried to unite the vast Black Corner Domain into one place, including an old monster who is a Seven-Star Dou Zong and the current founder of Demon Flame Valley, but all of them have failed.

Fan Lao simply scoffed at his son's idea.

"Wait, someone's here..."

The surrounding air suddenly became still.

Then the clattering of hooves sounded from ahead.

Before the valley, figures rode fourth-tier magical beasts at high speed. The leader was Elder Qing of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, who was wearing a blue dress. The other twenty or so people were his followers.

"They've taken the bait." Fan Lao grinned, revealing a cold, greedy smile.

Getting a seventh-grade pill for free is incredibly satisfying.

"stop……"

Elder Qing pulled on the reins, forcing the majestic wildebeest beneath him to stop. He frowned slightly and glanced at the tranquil valley ahead.

"Something's not right, let's wait a bit."

She had originally contacted Bai Ya outside the city, hoping that he could give them a ride, but she didn't expect to be met with a straightforward refusal. Bai Ya said that he still needed to take care of Xiao Yan and the others.

Even when she brought up Xiao Yan, Bai Ya still refused.

She was so angry that her teeth ached, but there was nothing she could do.

That bastard has only been here for a few months, yet his cultivation has skyrocketed. This might be due to the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, but following a seventh-grade alchemy master, even his mount has obviously become much fatter.

Moreover, the pill that she refined a few days ago was a Transformation Pill, which was difficult for others to identify, but as a member of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, she dealt with magical beasts every day and naturally recognized the pill at a glance.

As for who the Transformation Pill was for, she didn't know, but if Bai Ya behaved better and that seventh-grade alchemy master was happier, who knows...

He rubbed his head, feeling a bit of a headache. "Let's rest here for a while. If we happen to run into Master Xiao Yan, we can use his power to our advantage and leave."

She wandered around the city for several days in order to avoid the Blood Sect.

But the eerie feeling in the valley only made her more and more troubled. Clearly, the Blood Sect had not gone far, and she had greatly underestimated the allure of seventh-grade pills and earth-rank movement techniques to these desperate criminals.

However, the next moment...

A bloody shadow appeared in front of him, directly blasting Elder Qing, who couldn't dodge in time, off his horse.

Immediately, dozens of figures slowly emerged from the valley, surrounding the many people from the Heavenly Serpent Palace.

"Jie Jie Jie..."

"Elder Qing, you want to run away? Why didn't you even say hello to me?" Fan Lao's figure appeared in the air, blocking the last escape route. His eyes were full of mockery as he looked at the woman's graceful body and the storage ring on her finger.

"Hand it over, and I'll spare your life."

"Otherwise... I will surely strip you of your fighting spirit, lock you up in the Blood Sect, and reduce you to the status of a pig or dog, serving the men of my Blood Sect."

As soon as he finished speaking, many members of the Blood Sect stared at Elder Qing with greedy, burning eyes.

Elder Qing was slowly helped up by those around her. She wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth. Her pretty face was pale from the injury. She tightly gripped her storage ring, protecting the contents inside.

Her emerald green eyes glanced around with a hint of despair.

If I had known, I would have waited a few more days.

At least I could shamelessly rub my white teeth when she left, but I never imagined that she would lose her life, or... her innocence, because of her impatience.

Chapter 85 Rescuing People at the Critical Moment (Third Update)

Many forces passing by were deterred by the ruthlessness and brutality of the Blood Sect and kept their distance.

Elder Qing slowly closed his eyes. He couldn't count on anyone else. Rather than hoping that these guys would lend a helping hand, he would rather they not kick him when he was down.

Only one person might be able to solve today's predicament.

In the eyes of that boy himself, he might be considered "cold-blooded and ruthless" and "decisive in killing".

But to these people who have spent years navigating the treacherous waters of the world, he was nothing short of a great benefactor. It was as if he had lived a life of ease and comfort, emerging from those peaceful and terrifying forces, and had never witnessed the tragic scenes of the lower classes fighting tooth and nail for a tiny bit of resources.

Seemingly indifferent, he is actually quite kind in this Black Corner Region and the Northwest Continent.

He is also the only one who doesn't covet seventh-grade pills.

In that person's eyes, a seventh-grade pill might be something that could be easily refined, rather than a rare treasure that would cause bloodshed and fierce battles among various forces in the world.

Now, all she can do is gamble.

She was betting that some important person would take pity on her and help her out.

"drag!"

Elder Qing slowly opened his eyes, spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm, untied his hairpin, gritted his teeth, and looked at Fan Lao opposite him.