Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 210 Could it be... that they want to recruit you as their son-in-law?

"What happened? Didn't I just completely remove the branding poison?"

Looking at the glaring blackness on the tip of his right middle finger, Xiao Yan's face gradually darkened.

Looking up in disbelief at the figure calmly raising a glass across from him, he asked, puzzled:

"Brother Bai?"

It wasn't that she doubted Xiao Bai, but rather that she was extremely shocked and puzzled.

When he was cultivating just now, he clearly used the strange fire to burn the branding poison into nothingness, so what's wrong with this finger?

Xiao Bai glanced at the black finger waving in front of him, then looked away and slowly said:

"That branding poison, in a sense, is a kind of fire poison, which is why it's so domineering and difficult to deal with. Although it's only a fifth-tier poison, even a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) is wary of it!"

"Nalan Jie cultivates a wood-attribute technique. Among the five elements, wood can generate fire. The branding poison has been lurking in his body for a long time, and has already merged and mutated with his battle qi. Its toxicity has greatly increased due to the fire attribute within it, making it even more domineering!"

"And coincidentally, the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame within you is a different kind of flame. As the king of all flames, it is naturally capable of making other lower-level flames submit, even those that are merely poisonous!"

"Don't worry! You possess a unique flame, so those poisons won't affect you at all. On the contrary, they'll give you another way to unleash your inner battle energy, and you'll see!!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan did not hesitate. He spread his right hand out and azure Dou Qi suddenly rose from his palm.

A moment later, faint black marks appeared on the surface of the flame-like fighting aura!

"Holy crap... they even have this in battle qi?!"

With his gaze fixed on the faint black marks, Xiao Yan's eyes widened in shock.

As he spoke, a thought flashed through his mind, and his azure battle qi surged, forcing all those dark marks into his palm and middle finger.

In an instant, the entire finger turned pitch black, faintly revealing an eerie, ghostly glow.

"See that?! As long as you can insert this black finger into someone's body, even a Battle King won't die, but they won't feel good either!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan examined Black Finger, his ever-changing expression gradually calming down.

Then, as if he had thought of something, he grinned, his fingers twitched slightly, and his gaze toward Xiao Bai showed a hint of eagerness.

"What, don't you want your hands anymore?"

Xiao Bai paused slightly in his cup, glanced at the somewhat restless Xiao Yan, and smiled playfully.

Hearing that familiar tone and remembering what happened at the Mittel Auction House yesterday, Xiao Yan immediately shuddered and quickly suppressed his restless impulse.

"Hehe, Brother Bai, you have to believe me, I was definitely affected by this branding poison just now!"

After the branding poison on his hands dissipated and the black color gradually faded, returning to normal, Xiao Yan smiled awkwardly and then began to talk nonsense with a straight face.

Too lazy to deal with this increasingly reckless guy, Xiao Bai glanced at the black ring on his hand and said softly:

"Master Yao, now that we have the medicinal herbs, when shall we begin refining the Panax notoginseng Soul Elixir?"

"What level have you reached in alchemy?" The old alchemist didn't answer, but instead asked about Xiao Bai's alchemy skills.

"Sixth rank shouldn't be a big problem, but I haven't tried seventh rank yet!" Xiao Bai's eyes were thoughtful, it seemed that this Three-Seven Soul Spirit Liquid was not simple.

Come to think of it, a pill that can be used by a Dou Zong must be at least of the sixth rank or higher. If it is lower, then the pill is somewhat heaven-defying.

A moment later, a list full of medicinal herbs floated out of the ring, and the old herbalist's voice rang out.

"Sixth rank is enough. Once we've collected all the medicinal herbs here, we can begin!"

Taking the list, Xiao Bai glanced at the more than twenty kinds of medicinal herbs on it, his brows furrowing slightly:

"These medicinal herbs aren't anything particularly rare, but there are a few of them listed. Could the Gama Empire possibly obtain them?"

"Let's give it a try. This is already a simplified version by me. The original prescription would be even more difficult!"

The old doctor sighed and said helplessly:

"Once we've collected everything, let's see what's missing, and then we'll try to find something else to substitute!"

"Okay!" Xiao Bai nodded, stood up, and said, "I'll go ask at the auction house and see how many they have!"

After saying that, he strode out of the courtyard.

"Brother Bai, wait for me!" Xiao Yan hurriedly got up and chased after him.

"Are you going too?" Xiao Bai paused, turning back to look at Xiao Yan behind him.

"No, you go to the auction house, then I'll go to the Alchemist's Guild and ask how many they have!"

As he spoke, Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Bai with an unprecedentedly serious expression, revealing a stubbornness. His fists clenched, and he said in a low voice:

"Brother Bai, I know my cultivation level is low and I can't be of much help in combat, but I still want to contribute instead of just sitting here and reaping the benefits!"

"After all, this whole thing started because of me!"

Looking at the stubborn young man before him, Xiao Bai remained silent for a moment, then patted his shoulder and nodded slightly, saying, "Let's go!"

The Mittel auction house was still bustling with people coming and going.

Yesterday's events seem to have had no impact on the auction house whatsoever.

Xiao Bai stood at the door, watching this scene, nodded slightly to the guards who bowed on both sides of the door, and walked straight into the hall.

The crowd of people passing by stared in astonishment at the figure in black robes, never expecting that these usually aloof guards would behave with such respect.

As Xiao Bai entered the hall, a dozen sharp gazes swept over him, but upon seeing who it was, these gazes seemed to be startled and quickly withdrew.

"Lord Bai, what brings you here!"

A woman dressed as a manager, who looked somewhat familiar, jogged over and said respectfully.

"When I bought medicinal herbs in Wutan City, wasn't it you who arranged it for me?"

Xiao Bai's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the familiar-looking person in front of him. His mind raced, and he wondered why the person looked so familiar.

Seeing her now dressed like a manager, he immediately understood that Ya Fei had apparently taken over the rights of the auction house.

"It's an honor for me, Sixteen, that you remember me!"

The woman's eyes were filled with excitement as she looked at the young man in black robes. She never imagined that in just a few years, the boy who was buying first-tier medicinal herbs had reached such a level.

Xiao Bai smiled and nodded, glancing around. The hall had returned to normal, and he could no longer see that alluring figure.

"Where is Ya Fei?"

"My lord, please come with me!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shiliu smiled slightly and led the way, taking Xiao Bai directly to a luxurious door upstairs. He knocked on the door and said:

"Elder Ya Fei, Lord Bai has arrived!"

A series of clattering sounds filled the room, followed by the opening of the door, revealing a pair of beautiful, surprised eyes.

"You've arrived?"

As she spoke, she waved her hand to Little Sixteen beside her. After she left, Consort Ya hurriedly turned to the side and said happily:

"Come in quickly!"

Upon entering the room, two huge bookshelves come into view. One row is neatly arranged with various thick books, while the other row displays some documents and materials.

After leading Xiao Bai to a table and chairs behind the bookshelf and sitting down, she looked at him with a smile in her beautiful eyes and said softly:

"Why did you decide to come here?"

"I've come to ask for your help!" Xiao Bai smiled, reached out and a list appeared in his hand, which he handed over.

"Help me see how much you can collect?"

"I knew it! You wouldn't come here unless you had something important to say!"

Ya Fei's smile faltered for a moment, a hint of disappointment flashing across her face. She took the list and gave him a fierce glare.

He then lowered his head, glanced at the names of the medicinal herbs on the list, pondered for a moment, and then looked up and said:

When do we need these medicinal herbs?

"The sooner the better!"

Seeing that she didn't seem embarrassed, Xiao Bai's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but feel hopeful. Could he be that lucky?

"You really know how to give me a tough time!"

Ya Fei glanced at him sideways with her beautiful eyes, placed the list on the table, and pointed to a certain spot on it, saying:

"We only sent a caravan out for this Illusionary Grass a few days ago, so we won't have any news for at least two months. Right now, I can only try to inquire about it for you; I can't guarantee that we'll find it!"

"Recently, something's happened in the Izumo Empire; these things are rarely circulating. It used to be fine; caravans would occasionally bring some over, but now..."

As she spoke, Ya Fei shook her head.

"What does this have to do with the Izumo Empire? Is this stuff only produced there?"

Xiao Bai asked curiously, "Where the medicinal herbs are produced? I really haven't paid attention to that."

"Hehe. My dear Young Master Xiao, Ya Fei thought you knew everything?"

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Seeing Xiao Bai, who was usually calm and composed, suddenly acting like a curious child, Ya Feiyu smiled playfully and teased him.

"I don't know about other places, but the Illusionary Grass that appears in the Gama Empire almost all comes from the Izumo Empire."

"Between the kingdoms of Izumo and Mulan lies a swamp stretching for thousands of miles, called the Netherworld Swamp. It is shrouded in poisonous fog year-round and is a paradise for poisonous flowers and insects."

"Just like the Monster Mountain Range on this side of the Gama Empire, which is an important place to obtain cultivation resources, it is also a treasure trove for poison masters there!"

"The prevalence of poison masters in the Izumo Empire is inextricably linked to this Netherworld Swamp, and while this Illusionary Grass isn't a poisonous herb, it does originate from there!"

With her hand supporting her cheek and her beautiful eyes smiling, Ya Fei quietly looked at him and softly explained the reason.

"So, it seems we won't be able to obtain the Illusion Grass for the time being?"

Xiao Bai frowned slightly. The Chuyun Empire was not close, and because the Ingama Empire hated poison masters, very few people from there came. It would not be easy to obtain this thing in a short time.

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei shook her head with a wry smile: "I'll try my best to find out for you, but don't get your hopes up too high!"

Nodding, Xiao Bai pointed to the list and said:

"Besides that, what else? Do you have everything?"

Ya Fei shook her head, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and said softly:

"And there's the earthworm amber flower, a very rare medicinal herb. It only appeared once, two years ago, at the Mittel auction house!"

"Apart from that, we have everything else!"

"Alright, get it ready for me. I'll come and get it when I need it!" With that, Xiao Bai stood up and prepared to leave.

Ya Fei was taken aback, not expecting him to leave so decisively. After finishing his business, he was leaving without wasting a moment. She pursed her red lips, her tone slightly disappointed, and said:

"You're leaving already?"

"Hmm! Let's go take a look and see if we can find the remaining two kinds of medicinal herbs!" Xiao Bai lazily walked towards the door.

"Then you can leave! I won't see you off, Ya Fei!" came the slightly defiant voice.

"I know you're busy, no need to see me off!" Xiao Bai waved casually and left.

Looking at the closed door, Ya Fei gritted her teeth, gripped the list tightly with her jade-like hand, and crumpled the paper into a ball, letting out a cold laugh.

"Hehe. Busy, busy, busy. Am I busy?"

After a long pause, Ya Fei carefully unfolded the list in her hand, biting her red lips lightly, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

She herself couldn't quite explain how she felt about Xiao Bai.

Are you grateful?

She was able to complete the trials given by her family almost entirely thanks to the pills he provided in Wutan City, for which she was truly grateful.

Like it?

Yes, that's something she can't deny to herself.

At first, it was just a slight liking. When they spent time together in Wutan City, Xiao Bai's eyes were clear when he looked at her, and he never gave her that disgusting look.

But the words he said to Zi Yan yesterday, that domineering moment, did indeed stir her heart, even though she had never felt that way before; otherwise, she wouldn't have acted impulsively.

Do you worship him?

It seems so; he was unlike any other man I had ever met before.

Compared to him, the so-called prodigies of the Gama Empire are nothing but a joke.

He refused the half of the auction house offered by Hai Lao without even blinking.

This would not have happened to anyone else in the Gama Empire.

Thinking of this, Ya Fei shook her head bitterly. Apart from exceptionally talented women like Nalan Yanran, the women in the family could choose their own destiny.

For the rest, to meet someone they like and whose family doesn't object is already considered extremely lucky.

Xiao Bai had come to find her, and she was overjoyed, but he was so oblivious to her feelings that he wouldn't even stay a little longer!

After a moment of stunned silence, a soft sigh echoed through the room.

evening.

Xiao Bai returned to the courtyard empty-handed.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, a dark figure darted in front of him.

"Hehe, Brother Bai, I've been waiting for you for ages!"

"What are you waiting for me for?" Xiao Bai was slightly speechless as he looked at the mysterious Xiao Yan in front of him.

"Didn't you find the Earth Dragon Amber Flower?" Xiao Yan asked smugly with a mischievous smile.

"No, there isn't!" Xiao Bai nodded, wondering how this kid knew.

"Look what this is?" Xiao Yan reached out and touched it, and a jade box appeared in his hand.

The jade box was sealed perfectly, showing that the person who preserved it had put a lot of care into it.

Xiao Bai scanned the area with his soul and instantly knew that this was the medicinal herb he was looking for. His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Xiao Yan, who seemed eager for praise, and smiled, "Tell me! What happened?"

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"So, you're going to participate in that Alchemist Conference?"

After listening to Xiao Yan's explanation, Xiao Bai immediately understood what had happened.

It turns out that the earth dragon amber flower that Ya Fei mentioned two years ago was bought by someone Xiao Yan knew.

"There's nothing I can do. That old guy made a bet with me, saying that if I could find a second Earth Dragon Amber Flower, all other bets would be void, and he would give me the medicinal herbs. In return, the bet was that I had to participate in the Alchemist Conference!" Xiao Yan said helplessly.

"How much does the president of the Alchemists' Guild in Blackrock City think of you, kid, to make such a bet that doesn't benefit him at all? Could it be that he wants to recruit you as his son-in-law?" Xiao Bai looked him up and down, his eyes full of amusement.

"Bah, you damn son-in-law!" Xiao Yan tossed his head back, his expression smug. "That's because I'm handsome, everyone loves me, there's nothing I can do about it!"

"You decide for yourself, just don't expose yourself!" Xiao Bai shook his head with amusement, not interfering further. Xiao Yan wasn't stupid.

"Don't worry! We only agreed to participate, we didn't say we would definitely win a prize!" Xiao Yan grinned slyly.

"!" Xiao Bai.

So that's what this kid was planning!

Suddenly, Xiao Bai's expression froze.

Alchemist Tournament: Izumo Empire's Phantom Grass!

As the vice president of the Alchemists' Guild of the Izumo Empire, that guy might actually have it on him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Bai's eyes gradually brightened.

(End of this chapter)