Yuan Yi's eyes were confused and lifeless, his gaze was dull and empty, and he had lost his former shrewdness, as if his entire soul had been sucked out, leaving only an empty shell.

Seeing Yuan Yi's state, Xiao Ling smiled faintly, "The effect of this "Phantom Dream Spirit Shadow" is really good. My training during this period of time has not been in vain."

The atmosphere in the room became unusually quiet, with only Xiao Ling's steady breathing clearly audible.

Xiao stared at Yuan Yi and spoke slowly, his voice low and penetrating: "Master Yuan, the Eight Gates have been entrenched in the Black Horn Region for so many years, and they must have collected a lot of treasures. Tell me the specific locations of those treasures."

Hearing Xiao Ling's words, Yuan Yi was slightly stunned, then he slowly walked into the room, triggered a few mechanisms, and ate a few storage rings of different styles. He then stretched out his right hand, took off the storage ring on his left hand, and handed all the storage rings to Xiao Ling.

Reaching out to take the rings, Xiao Ling invaded their soul perception into them and began to explore the various items inside.

Seeing the dazzling array of precious materials inside, Xiao Ling couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.

Although Yuan Yi's strength is only that of a two-star Dou Huang, and he is not considered a top powerhouse in the Black Horn Region, but with his identity as the leader of the Eight Gates, Yuan Yi's wealth is definitely not comparable to that of an ordinary Dou Huang. He has countless rare medicinal herbs and many scrolls of martial arts and fighting skills.

"Millennial Purple Ginseng, Nine Yang Ganoderma Lucidum, Linglong Flower, Earth Core Fire Ganoderma, Earth-grade low-level martial arts technique 'Starry Soul Control Art', Earth-grade low-level fighting skill 'Wind Blade Breaking Sky Slash'..." Looking at the various precious treasures in the ring, Xiao Ling couldn't help but reveal a faint smile on his face.

Xiao Ling stretched out his hand and a scroll emitting traces of lightning power appeared out of thin air in his palm.

Gently unfolding the scroll, one could see blue light flashing on it, arcs of electricity jumping and flickering, as if there were three blue figures flashing back and forth in it at an extremely fast speed, and faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard.

Looking at the scroll, Xiao Ling muttered to himself, "A low-level earth-level fighting skill, Three Thousand Thunders. Shouldn't this fighting skill be available at the Black Seal Auction two years from now? How come it has fallen into the hands of the Eight Gates now?"

Since the timeline was still early, Xiao Ling did not hold much hope for this book "Three Thousand Thunders". Xiao Ling looked through the ring carefully, but did not find the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill refined by Han Feng in the original book.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ling turned his gaze to Yuan Yi, "When did you get this book "Three Thousand Thunders"?"

Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yuan Yi reacted for a while, and replied in a dull tone, "This local-level fighting skill... was entrusted to our auction by someone half a month ago."

"In order to avoid being noticed by the people in Fenglei Pavilion, that person... discussed with us that we have to wait for a while before auctioning this fighting skill. After... after our negotiation, it is decided to auction this fighting skill at the Black Seal Auction in two years."

After listening to Yuan Yi's explanation, Xiao Ling suddenly understood what was going on.

This kind of situation often happens in the Black Horn Region. Most of these people put the treasures from their own forces up for auction.

In order to prevent his own forces from discovering that the treasure was lost and tracing it back to himself, he entrusted the treasure to a reputable auction house.

This will greatly reduce the possibility of being discovered by one's own forces, and even if something goes wrong, the auction house can be blamed.

As for the fact that Yuan Yi had never personally practiced the "Three Thousand Thunders", this could only indicate to a large extent that the auctioneer was quite powerful, so that Yuan Yi did not dare to take the huge risk of offending that person and privately swallowed up the "Three Thousand Thunders".

After learning the details, Xiao Ling stopped asking any more questions. As long as he could practice smoothly, it was fine. As for the troubles Yuan Yi might encounter in the future, it had nothing to do with him at all.

After putting the ring into his robe, Xiao Ling turned his gaze to Yuan Yi and asked in a cold tone, "Do you have a fragment of a map of unknown origin in your auction house?"

After checking these storage rings, Xiao Ling did not find the remaining map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire that appeared in the original book.

The main purpose of Xiao Ling's visit this time was to get the remaining map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire. Compared with the remaining map, the treasures he had just obtained were not worth mentioning at all.

Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Yuan Yi's eyes were dull. After a while, he said intermittently: "That...that incomplete picture is...being auctioned."

Xiao Ling frowned and asked anxiously, "What happened? Tell me in detail."

Yuan Yi paused again, trying to organize his words: "This... this fragment of the map has always been... put up for auction. But... but, no one wants it. It... it looks too shabby, and... it doesn't seem to have any value."

Xiao Ling's eyes narrowed, and he said in a serious tone, "Then quickly tell your men to fetch the remaining map. Also, bring me those medicinal herbs that are being auctioned."

After receiving Xiao Ling's instructions, Yuan Yi walked out of the room and said a few words to a guard at the door.

The guard at the door noticed that something seemed to be wrong with Yuan Yi. Just as he was about to say something, Xiao Ling slightly activated the "Phantom Dream Shadow" and slightly altered his perception, eliminating the slight doubt that had just arisen in his mind.

After receiving Yuan Yi's instructions, the guard's doubts were cleared, but he still felt a little strange, but he still did as he was told and went to the auction house to get the remaining map and the herbs.

Not long after, the guards hurried back with the incomplete map and medicinal herbs in their hands, and respectfully delivered them to the room.

Xiao Ling first put the precious medicinal herbs into his storage ring, and then picked up the fragment of the map.

After confirming that this was indeed the remaining image of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire, Xiao Ling put it into the system space and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

After staring at Yuan Yi's confused eyes and hesitating for a moment, Xiao Ling decided to spare his life.

After all, although Yuan Yi has some means and can collect a lot of things, and he might be able to plunder again in the future, the body and soul of a low-level Dou Huang are of little value to him now.

"You are lucky that you didn't break through to Dou Zong."

After Xiao Ling said this, his figure flashed like a ghost and disappeared in the auction hall in an instant, leaving only silence in the room.

Chapter 136 Arrival at Heping Town

After leaving the Black Seal Auction House, Xiao Ling bought some medicinal herbs from the "Qianyaofang" nearby and returned to the courtyard.

Seeing Xiao Ling return, Zi Yan immediately ran to Xiao Ling's side and hugged one of his arms, "Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling, did you get what you were looking for?"

Touching Zi Yan's smooth purple hair, Xiao Ling showed a faint smile on his face, "I'm lucky, I gained a lot."

He stretched out his hand and a bunch of Qingling berries fell into Xiao Ling's hand. "This thing is not common. I was lucky this time to find a few bunches."

Seeing this, Zi Yan hurriedly reached out to Xiao Ling, grabbed the bunch of Qingling berries in her hand, pulled off one of them, and put it into her mouth.

It melts in your mouth, has a sweet taste, and a refreshing fragrance that leaves a lasting aftertaste.

Feeling the sweet taste in her mouth, Zi Yan squinted her eyes in comfort, with a satisfied look on her face. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's worthy of being called Qinglingberry. It tastes really good."

Zi Yan took a few more green berries from the bunch and handed them to Xiao Yixian and Qinglin. "You can have a few too. This stuff is very rare. I've only eaten it twice in Canaan College."

Seeing this, Xiao Yan felt a little envious and said, "Qingling berries can relieve fatigue, enhance the body's resistance, and speed up the practice of martial arts. They can also improve the practitioner's absorption efficiency of spiritual energy in a short period of time. If they are refined into pills, they can be refined into Qingling Huazhan Pill and Juling Xingshen Pill, two fourth-grade pills."

Seeing Xiao Yan's envious look, Xiao Ling smiled slightly and generously gave Xiao Yan a bunch of Qingling berries.

Little Medical Fairy looked at Xiao Ling with curiosity in her eyes, "Xiao Ling, when are we going to continue our journey to Canaan College? I am quite interested in Canaan College."

Qing Linhe asked in agreement: "Yes, yes, I am also very interested in the place where the young master grew up."

Xiao Ling looked relaxed, waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, this little time is not a big deal. We will leave for Canaan College tomorrow and have a good rest tonight."

The Little Medical Fairy nodded slightly and replied softly: "Okay then, I'll listen to you."

……

Canaan College, outside Heping Town.

Standing on the back of the six-winged black snake king, Xiao Ling looked into the distance and could just see a small town looming in the angle between two majestic mountains in the distance.

Patting the six-winged black snake king on the back, Xiao Ling said, "Canaan College is almost here, let's land. No one is allowed to fly in the sky within a hundred miles of Canaan College unless it's an emergency."

Hearing Xiao Ling's instructions, the six-winged black snake king nodded obediently, flapped its three pairs of broad wings slightly, slowed down its flying speed a lot, and then slowly landed, finally landing on a hillside.

After the few people got off the six-winged black snake king, they merged into a loess road that led directly to Heping Town.

After walking for a while, they soon arrived at the outskirts of Heping Town and stopped.

Pointing to the dead tree that appeared within sight, Xiao Ling smiled and introduced it to Qing Lin and the other two, "This tree has a name, it's called the 'Dead Tree'. Anyone who dares to provoke Canaan Academy will eventually have their body hung on it."

Pointing to one of the corpses, Xiao Ling smiled faintly, "That person's name is Tang Ritian. He was a wanted criminal in Canaan College at the time. I killed him when I was a great fighter, and he was finally hung on this 'Dead Spirit Tree'."

After a brief introduction, Xiao Ling led a few people and headed towards Heping Town.

Xiao Ling and his group soon attracted the attention of the Canaan College law enforcement team.

Several boys and girls quickly came to Xiao Ling and his group. The man in the lead said first: "Anyone from Heping Town must report their identity, name, etc. Otherwise, they will be expelled directly."

"In addition, after reporting your names and identities, you must take this pill." The young man waved his hand, and a bottle of light red pill appeared in his hand.

Xiao Ling's face was calm. He calmly took out a token from his ring and handed it to the young man. "With my identity, I should be able to enter the academy directly."

The young man took the token and examined it carefully. His pupils shrank suddenly and he exclaimed, "You are actually the elder of the alchemy department, the sixth-grade alchemist Master Xiao Ling!"

The young man's exclamation instantly attracted the attention of the people around him, and glances of surprise, admiration, or envy were all cast in the direction of Xiao Ling.

"Oh, this is the elder Xiao Ling who is famous in the inner courtyard!"

"I've long heard that Master Xiao Ling's alchemy skills are superb. It's an honor to see him today!"

"Elder Xiao Ling is a legendary figure in our academy!"

"I heard that the elixirs refined by Master Xiao Ling have extraordinary effects, but I have never had the chance to see them. Today is really an eye-opener!"

"I heard that Elder Xiao Ling has an extraordinary appearance. Seeing him today, it is indeed true."

At this time, a middle-aged mentor noticed the commotion here and walked over from the side.

He first glanced at everyone, then his eyes fell on Xiao Ling, with a warm smile on his face, and he said with a cupped hand: "Elder Xiao Ling, Miss Zi Yan, how are you?"

Xiao Ling nodded slightly and said in return: "Teacher Huo De, thank you for your trouble."

Instructor Hode said quickly, "No, no, Elder, you are back, I will lead the way." As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation.

Xiao Ling did not refuse and followed Instructor Hood with his group.

Instructor Huo De glanced at Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian, and Qing Lin, and asked Xiao Ling, "Elder Xiao Ling, who are these people?"

Xiao Ling smiled, first pointed at Xiao Yan, then pointed at Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin, and said: "This is my cousin Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin are the geniuses I brought back."

"I plan to take them directly into the inner courtyard. There should be no need to register in Heping Town, right?"

Hearing Xiao Ling's question, Huo De waved his hand and said, "Since you are an acquaintance of Elder Xiao Ling, you don't need to waste time registering with me."

Glancing at the gradually darkening sky outside, Huo De smiled and said, "It's getting dark now, but I see you're in a hurry to get to the academy. There are still a few idle flying monsters in Heping Town. Does Elder Xiao Ling need to use them?"

Xiao Ling smiled faintly and shook his head, "There's no need for a griffin, we have our own flying mounts."

"Haha, in that case, I won't bother Master Xiao Ling. The flying station is not far ahead, and the monsters can take off from there."

After saying that, Hood said hello to Xiao Ling and returned to his post.

After Xiao Ling and his group said goodbye to Instructor Hood, they came to the Flight Institute.

Following Qinglin's soft call, the huge body of the six-winged black snake king appeared in front of everyone.

Everyone jumped onto the back of the six-winged black snake king. After everyone stood firm, Xiao Ling patted the snake's body and ordered, "Let's go!"

The six-winged black snake king flapped its huge wings violently, causing a gust of wind, and flew towards the inner courtyard of Canaan College.

On the back of the six-winged black snake king, Xiao Ling looked towards the direction of Canaan College. Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin were also full of expectations.

As the sun sets, the sky is dyed orange-red, like flames dancing in the sky.

The silhouettes of several people standing on the back of the six-winged black snake king were stretched very long by the afterglow.

Chapter 137 Xiao Yan becomes a disciple

The six-winged black snake king was extremely fast, and soon, it brought everyone to the office of the Dean of the External Affairs College of Canaan College.

Xiao Ling jumped down first, followed by the others. Xiao Ling knocked on the door gently, and a steady "Come in" came from inside.

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