Let's go, it's time to go home.

"Time to go back."

Hearing Xiao Chong's words, many people were momentarily stunned.

However, everyone quickly realized that Xiao Chong had only come here to handle some matters. Now that his injuries had healed and the enemies were dealt with, it was naturally the time for him to return.

For Xiao Chong, this trip was originally just a detour to send Yan ran home and gain some experience along the way.

This experience had unexpectedly allowed him to acquire seven different kinds of heavenly flames and a trace of primordial Origin Qi. Of course, apart from the fact that the matters here were resolved, it was also time to return because...

Currently, there were seven very restless little beings inside his storage ring.

He was referring to those seven heavenly flames.

Inside his storage ring, the Green Lotus Core Flame was eyeing the six newcomers with a fierce gaze. While maintaining a wary distance from the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame, it was also constantly provoking the other heavenly flames.

At this bold behavior, the other heavenly flames seemed to be saying, "If it weren't for the fact that our origins are currently damaged, we would have already dealt with you."

Once the origins of the other heavenly flames recovered sufficiently, they would likely start retaliating against the Green Lotus Core Flame's provocations.

If he didn't return soon and find a slightly more spacious place to store them, these heavenly flames might end up fighting inside Xiao Chong's storage ring.

By then, even though Xiao Chong knew these heavenly flames wouldn't be of much help to him since he already possessed the Samadhi True Flame, he would have no choice but to devour them all.

These heavenly flames could potentially be fed directly to Xiao Yan, allowing him to absorb and cultivate with them, speeding up his journey to becoming a ninth-grade alchemist.

After all, Xiao Chong still had a pile of super ninth-grade medicinal ingredients waiting to be refined.

Although he could refine them himself, refining a ninth-grade or higher pill usually took about a month, and he didn't want to waste that much time.

Even if he didn't give them to Xiao Yan, he could use them to cultivate and recruit several alchemists to serve the Xiao family. He couldn't let this opportunity to wasted.

Once he returned, he would find a place suitable for them to coexist peacefully.

When Xiao Chong landed back on the Yellow Stone Fortress, Nalan Yanran, upon learning that Xiao Chong was planning to leave, couldn't hide the reluctance on her delicate face.

Naturally, Xiao Chong stepped forward and gently patted her head.

"It's not like we'll never see each other again. I'm really looking forward to your future progress."

"Here, I have an Earth-grade wind attribute combat technique. I'll directly transmit it into your mind."

"Make sure to cultivate it well."

As he spoke, Xiao Chong's fingertip touched Nalan Yanran's forehead, and he transmitted a cultivation technique from his memory.

Of course, he could have modified the technique for Nalan Yanran, turning it into a Heaven-grade one. However, Heaven-grade techniques usually required many prerequisites for cultivation, and this Earth-grade technique was more suitable for her at this stage.

Although she felt reluctant in her heart, she understood that only by stepping out of Xiao Chong's embrace could she continue to grow and become stronger.

Otherwise, staying in his embrace would be too comfortable—so comfortable that it might even make her lazy.

She certainly didn't want to end up as just a weak and powerless girl.

No matter how strong Xiao Chong's talent and abilities were, it didn't mean she lacked the courage to pursue her own path.

After removing his finger from Nalan Yanran's head, Xiao Chong turned and added, "By the way, regarding the Jia Ma Imperial Family, since you mentioned you owe me a favor, remember to help me with the task of finding rare metals."

"Once you've gathered them, just send them to the Xiao family in Wutan City. I'll be waiting."

After this trip, Xiao Chong planned to craft the Heavenly Emperor's Brush and his own Eight Trigram Cauldron for the Xiao family. Naturally, collecting the necessary materials was something he could leave to these people.

Yao Ye immediately stepped forward, clasping her fists, and said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Xiao Chong. No matter the cost, we will bring back any rare ores and metal that can be found across the entire Northwestern Continent!"

"Good, that's reassuring."

Xiao Chong nodded in agreement. Meanwhile, at the Yellow Stone Fortress, Teng Shan from the Mi'ter Family also stepped forward, clasping his fists.

"Mr. Xiao Chong, we are the same. We will do our utmost to help you collect as many rare metals as quickly as possible."

Seeing Teng Shan take the initiative, Hai Bo Dong's expression changed, and he quickly pulled his back straight, saying, "Hey...don't be so forward. Strong individuals often have eccentric personalities. Just because he helped us earlier doesn't mean he's eager for us to meddle in his affairs."

"It's fine, Elder Hai...Our Mi'ter Family has a young lady named Ya Fei who has a good relationship with Xiao Chong. Besides, our family is a commercial one, and we can be of great help in this matter."

"That's quite fortunate..."

Hai Bo Dong could only express his admiration.

"...but...another girl?"

Indeed, even this young genius seemed more inclined to interact with beautiful members of the opposite sex.

As for having more people to help, Xiao Chong naturally didn't mind. After casually acknowledging their offers, he waved to Qing Lin.

"Qing Lin, come here. It's time to go home."

"Yes."

The green-haired little girl nodded quickly and then leapt into Xiao Chong's arms.

Seeing this scene, many people at the Yellow Stone Fortress couldn't help but show expressions of envy.

Certainly, they weren't envious of Xiao Chong, but of Qing Lin.

This seven or eight-year-old girl, with her unique snake-girl physique, had become the personal attendant of a genius Dou Zun like Xiao Chong. She would undoubtedly be well taken care of.

After all, this man had casually taken out an Earth-level cultivation technique earlier! Even being a dog to a Dou Zun would be considered lucky, let alone being his attendant.

However, Yun Yun watched with a somewhat peculiar gaze as Qing Lin threw herself into Xiao Chong's arms.

She remembered Nalan Yanran saying that she had done nothing but simply been carried by Xiao Chong during their flight, and yet her strength had increased, and her physique had even improved.

Moreover, this improved physique would continue to benefit Nalan Yanran in the future, far surpassing the effects of a mere Earth-level cultivation technique. So, as she watched Qing Lin embrace Xiao Chong, she observed more closely.

Qing Lin threw herself into Xiao Chong's embrace she could faintly sense that even though Xiao Chong hadn't done anything, Qing Lin's constitution was gradually being improved.

What kind of magic was this?

However, before Yun Yun could ponder further, Xiao Chong had already soared into the sky and disappeared into the heavens above the Yellow Stone Fortress.

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