Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 276 My child, Xiao Bai, is only average. Who does he look down on?

Inside the alchemy room, Xiao Bai touched his nose, but couldn't help but smile.

Withdraw your spiritual perception and continue to focus on the medicine cauldron in front of you.

Flames surged within the cauldron, the aroma of the medicine grew ever stronger, and a perfectly round elixir was slowly taking shape.

"Tsk tsk, your ability to stir up trouble in your own backyard is far more impressive than your alchemy skills."

Yao Tianhuo's teasing voice came from the storage ring.

"However, on the other hand, all of your girlfriends are extremely talented. Even that wind-attribute Dou Huang girl, if placed in a major power in Zhongzhou, might have a chance to break through to Dou Zun in the future."

"Battle Master!"

Xiao Bai nodded noncommittally. Yun'er's talent was not bad, at least according to her performance in the original work. Given the right opportunity, she could become a Dou Sheng in the future.

Therefore, he was not too worried about her cultivation. It was just an opportunity, and he would naturally obtain it when he reached a certain level in the future.

As for now, it's okay to be slower, as long as there is progress.

Collecting his thoughts, he changed the hand seals, and the flames in the cauldron suddenly contracted, slowly condensing a bright green pill that exuded a fragrant aroma.

Time flies, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

For almost every day of the past month, pillars of light from medicinal pills rose up, filling the entire fortress with a rich fragrance of pills.

People went from being shocked at the beginning to gradually becoming numb.

Meanwhile, in a courtyard somewhere in the fortress.

Cai Lin sat by the stone table, her jade-like hand supporting her chin, her narrow eyes slightly narrowed as she stared at the Little Fairy Doctor opposite her.

The Little Fairy Doctor remained calm, her delicate hand gently caressing the teacup. Her snow-white hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her purplish-gray eyes occasionally glanced at Cai Lin, carrying a faint, enigmatic smile.

Yun Yun sat between the two, took a sip of tea, and said helplessly, "You two, it's been a month, and you're still not over it?"

Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly and said calmly, "I have no interest in arguing with someone who takes advantage of others in distress."

Cai Lin glanced at Little Fairy Doctor, noticing the furrowed brows between her eyebrows, and chuckled softly, teasingly saying:

"Some people say they don't care, but they're probably really jealous inside, aren't they?"

The fairy doctor paused, causing a slight ripple to appear on the surface of the teacup.

Seeing that the two seemed to be at odds and were about to start a fight, Yun Yun rubbed her forehead, feeling like her head was about to explode.

He quickly pressed down on Cai Lin's shoulder: "Alright, alright, say less."

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the courtyard.

"Huh... everyone's here?"

Xiao Bai strode in, a smile on his face.

Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian both turned their faces away, refusing to look at him.

Yun Yun smiled helplessly, stood up and went to greet him: "Finished refining?"

"Yes, the Breakthrough Pill, the Imperial Pill, and some others are all refined." Xiao Bai handed her a storage ring.

"Keep one Breakthrough Pill for yourself, and put the remaining one, along with other pills, into the Alliance Contribution Pavilion so they can exchange them themselves."

Yunyun accepted the jade bottle and nodded gently.

Xiao Bai walked to the stone table, looked at Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor, and smiled, "What's wrong? Still angry?"

Cai Lin snorted coldly and didn't reply.

Little Fairy Doctor initially wanted to give him a hard time, but seeing his eager smile, a hint of helplessness flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she said softly:

"Who's angry? I'm not that petty."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai, knowing he was in the wrong, felt relieved and hurriedly took out two items from his storage ring, pushing them in front of the two men respectively.

"This is."

Cai Lin looked down and saw that it was an exquisite pendant shaped like seven-colored scales, crystal clear and emitting a faint energy fluctuation.

Before Little Fairy Doctor was a purplish-gray jade hairpin, the tip of which was carved with an exquisitely crafted poisonous flower, lifelike in its detail.

"I made this while I was collecting materials," Xiao Bai said with a smile. "Do you like it?"

Cai Lin lightly touched the pendant with her fingertips, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes, but she quickly straightened her face again:

"Hmph, you think you can fob me off with such a trivial trinket?"

The Little Fairy Doctor picked up the jade hairpin, her fingertips caressing the flower petals, the corners of her lips unconsciously turning up, but she said:

"The carving is so-so, barely passable."

Yunyun covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Xiao Bai didn't expose them. He turned around, walked to Yun Yun's side, and took out a blue necklace, handing it to her.

"This is for you, Yun'er."

The bottom of the necklace is carved from green jade, and when it is shaken gently, it reflects a crystal-clear green light in the sunlight.

Yun Yun accepted the necklace, a gentle smile appearing in her eyes: "Thank you."

Upon seeing this, Cai Lin and Xiao Yi Xian both narrowed their eyes.

"Cough cough."

Xiao Bai coughed lightly, "A trace of my soul power is sealed inside. In the future, if you encounter any situation and need to contact me, just crush it, and I will sense it."

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin gently stroked the seven-colored pendant with her fingertips, feeling the familiar aura contained within it, a hint of tenderness flashing in her narrow, beautiful eyes.

Yunyun gently placed the necklace around her slender neck. The jade pendant accentuated her snow-white skin. She touched the necklace at her chest, her eyes filled with reluctance, and softly asked:

Are you leaving again?

Xiao Bai gently took her soft hand and nodded, saying, "Things here are settled; we'll leave tomorrow!"

The courtyard suddenly fell silent.

"Xiao Bai, I'm going too! Don't even think about leaving me behind!" Zi Yan rushed into the courtyard carrying a bundle.

He threw the bundle on the ground with a dull thud.

The bundle was partially opened, revealing a pile of medicinal herbs inside.

Xiao Bai's lips twitched: "Where's your storage ring? Why aren't you using it?"

"Hi!"

Zi Yan waved her little hand, walked to the table, sat down on the stone bench, and said excitedly:

"Only this way will those big guys chase after me. If I put it in my storage ring, they can't smell it and ignore me. It's so boring!"

Xiao Bai chuckled and reached out to ruffle Zi Yan's hair: "You sure know how to have fun."

dusk.

Xiao Bai stood with his hands behind his back on the city wall, gazing at the distant sunset, as if he could see a little girl waving at him.

"Xun'er, wait for me! We'll see each other soon!"

He murmured softly, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"Central Plains."

A hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes; Zhongzhou was the true stage of the Dou Qi Continent.

The setting sun quickly disappeared below the horizon.

As night fell, the moonstones on the city wall began to emit a faint glow.

"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you all properly, esteemed seniors. Please come and have a chat!"

Xiao Bai turned around and laughed loudly towards the sky, the night wind fluttering his robes.

"You are Xiao Bai, the leader of the Divine Firmament Alliance?"

Four figures streaked across the night sky and landed on the city wall. Four chilling auras intertwined and converged, instantly forming a sinister giant python. Its snake eyes stared intently at Xiao Bai, and a sense of oppression as heavy as a thousand pounds rushed towards him.

Xiao Bai remained calm; the chilling oppressive feeling was like a gentle spring breeze to him.

Thunder roared within his body, and wisps of multicolored lightning arcs filled the surrounding void. The icy giant python seemed to have encountered its nemesis, letting out a mournful cry as its form, like ice and snow under the scorching sun, gradually melted away into nothingness.

"What extraordinary lightning power! To possess such cultivation at such a young age is truly a gift from heaven!"

Among the four old women, the one in the lead showed a look of surprise. Even with the cultivation of a peak Douhuang, she felt a sharp pain and discomfort when her skin came into contact with the lightning arc in the air.

Thunder is the nemesis of cold and dampness, not to mention that this is thunder of the Five Elements.

"You flatter me, senior!"

Xiao Bai withdrew his lightning, politely bowed, and then slowly swept his eyes over the four people, saying in a calm voice:

"This will only happen once in a lifetime; there will be no next time. I, Xiao, do not like this!"

Upon hearing this, the four exchanged glances and looked at each other in bewilderment.

What a domineering kid!

However, facing Xiao Bai's deep black eyes, the souls of the group trembled, they felt immense pressure, and there was a sense that they had been seen through, causing them to feel a chill in their hearts.

"The old woman is the First Elder of the Snake-People Clan, and this is the Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder!"

The elderly woman at the head of the group chuckled dryly, introduced everyone one by one, and then cupped her hands in greeting, saying:

"I've come here for two reasons. First, to thank Alliance Leader Xiao for helping Medusa break through her bottleneck and successfully evolve her bloodline. Second, I have a question for you, Alliance Leader!"

"Please speak!"

Xiao Bai nodded slightly. He already knew why these four people had come to him, but he still had to put on an act, since this matter concerned him and was something he was happy to see.

"Our clan leader was a virgin until recently, when we discovered that she had lost her virginity. Is this related to Alliance Leader Xiao?"

After he finished speaking, the old women stared intently at Xiao Bai.

"Yes!" Xiao Bai replied crisply and readily, without the slightest hesitation.

"According to our clan's rules, if such a thing happens, Alliance Leader Xiao will be subjected to the punishment of being devoured by ten thousand snakes."

The Second Elder, standing to the side, spoke in a hoarse and low voice, but Xiao Bai's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't care at all.

They all looked somewhat helpless; how could they say anything if they didn't respond?

They had originally planned to have the clan leader speak, but since the clan leader seemed to have no intention of speaking, and they heard that Xiao Bai would be leaving for a long time, they had no choice but to step in themselves.

I just didn't expect that although this kid was polite in his words and kept calling me "senior," his attitude was extremely domineering.

"Ahem. As the leader of the Divine Firmament Alliance, Alliance Leader Xiao, and since the Snake-People are now members of the Divine Firmament Alliance, of course he won't let you suffer the punishment of being devoured by ten thousand snakes, but..."

Seeing that there were no steps, the elder had no choice but to cough and set up a ladder himself to descend.

"Gentlemen, if there's anything you need, just say it. With Cai Lin's connections, you don't need to make things so complicated!"

Hearing the soft humming coming from beside his ear, Xiao Bai was speechless and directly interrupted their roundabout talk.

"Very well, Alliance Leader Xiao, you're so straightforward. Then I'll be frank. We won't stop you and the clan leader from being in love, but if she becomes pregnant, this will be a matter of utmost importance for our Snake-People clan!"

Xiao Bai nodded, signaling her to continue.

"Medusa's bloodline is incredibly powerful; even while still in the womb, she required countless elixirs and miraculous medicines to nourish her and enhance her inherent potential!"

"According to our clan's secret records, this nourishment is divided into three grades: superior, middle, and inferior, each with different potential. Alliance Leader Xiao is a sixth-grade alchemist, and we would like to ask for your help in refining a medium-grade elixir, just in case!"

"Give me the formula!" Xiao Bai stretched out his hand, his tone indifferent.

The four elders of the snake-people were overjoyed. The eldest elder was about to take out the pill formula scroll when Xiao Bai's voice suddenly reached their ears, causing them to freeze in shock.

"Take the best one!"

"Uh, Alliance Leader Xiao, you just said you wanted the highest quality? A highest quality secret technique requires a seventh-grade pill!" the Grand Elder asked cautiously, afraid he had misheard.

"My son, Xiao Bai, is only average. Who does he think he is?" Xiao Bai scoffed disdainfully, his expression arrogant.

"A mere seventh-grade elixir? Even if she wanted a ninth-grade golden core, as someone of my bloodline, I would find a way to get it for her!"

The First Elder's hand froze in mid-air, an expression of disbelief appearing on his aged face. He exchanged a shocked glance with the other three elders.

This kid is a real braggart. A ninth-grade Golden Core cultivator? Why don't you just say he's guaranteed a spot as a Dou Di?

After a while, the group came to their senses. The First Elder's face lit up with joy. Whether he was bragging or not, she didn't need a ninth-grade golden pill. With Xiao Bai's abilities, getting a seventh-grade pill would definitely be no problem.

Without hesitation, he took out a yellowed scroll from his storage ring, and handed it to Xiao Bai with a smile:

"With Alliance Leader Xiao's guarantee, we can rest assured. In the not-too-distant future, our Snake-People race will surely give birth to an unprecedented super powerhouse!"

His gaze swept over a corner, and he said kindly:

"I heard you're leaving tomorrow, so you and the clan leader must hurry tonight!"

After saying that, the group smiled gently at Xiao Bai and turned to leave.

"!" A woman standing in the corner watched their departing figures, her face slightly flushed, gritting her teeth.

Suddenly, Cai Lin felt a tightening around her waist and a warm breath coming from behind her.

"Her Majesty the Queen, how dare she eavesdrop?"

Xiao Bai's teasing voice rang in my ears.

Cai Lin tilted her head slightly, glaring at the head resting on her shoulder with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance, but surprisingly did not refute it.

Thinking of what he had just said, that he would even obtain a ninth-grade golden pill, her narrow, beautiful eyes radiated an unprecedented gentleness, and her mature, delicate body nestled tightly in his arms.

She didn't care about the ninth-grade golden elixir; she cared more about Xiao Bai's attitude.

Looking down at the pendant on her chest, her fingertips gently traced the delicate scale patterns, and suddenly she turned her head to kiss Xiao Bai.

The kiss was long and passionate, lasting until both of them were breathless before they parted. Cai Lin's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were glistening with tears; she had lost all trace of her queenly majesty.

Xiao Bai ran his thumb across her moist lips and said softly:

"If you need anything in the future, just tell me. Whatever you want, whatever I have, I'll grant it, especially since this concerns our child!"

Cai Lin's ears turned bright red, but she didn't break free from his grasp. After letting him be unrestrained for a moment, she whispered:

"You haven't even had a chance to speak a few words alone with that vixen since you came back. Go see her!"

"Yun'er, yao?" Xiao Bai was taken aback.

Not far from the fortress, atop the mountain, silver sunlight shone down, illuminating a graceful figure in a green dress on the edge of the cliff.

"You're here!"

"Yun'er, it's me."

No explanation needed.

Yun Yun looked up, revealing a gentle smile:

"I understand, as long as you have me in your heart, that's enough."

Under the moonlight, her eyes were as clear as water, without a trace of resentment, only tenderness and doting.

Xiao Bai's heart skipped a beat, and he pulled her into his arms.

"Thank you, Yun'er."

Yunyun leaned on his shoulder, gazing into the distance, and murmured softly:

"Come watch the sunrise with me!"

"Okay!" Xiao Bai agreed without hesitation.

A hint of nostalgia flashed in Yun Yun's eyes:

"From childhood to adulthood, whenever I'm unhappy, I like to stand alone atop Yunlan Mountain and watch the sunrise. The moment the first light appears, the darkness recedes like the tide, and my mood is instantly filled with sunshine!"

Xiao Bai turned his head and gently kissed her forehead:

"The sunrise is never rushed; it spreads gently and steadily until the whole world is illuminated."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun's beautiful eyes immediately lit up with a deep smile, as if she was very satisfied with Xiao Bai's answer, and she nodded slightly:

"Um!"

(End of this chapter)