Coincidentally, they sent a favored little princess from the royal family, which was even more appropriate. After all, to outsiders, this would better reflect the royal family's emphasis on this matter.
To be honest, this could only deceive those from remote areas like Wutan City. Anyone with a bit of insight and status could see through the royal family's actions.
However, Xiao Chang thought that the royal family was merely afraid—afraid that he might dominate the entire northwestern continent in the future. So, they sent some benefits in advance, hoping to play the card of goodwill if something really happened in the future.
After all, the threat he posed alone was far greater than the potential rebellion of the Yunlan Sect.
As someone who could see through the truth at a glance, Elder Yan laughed and said,
"Little Yan, your brother is now the target of various factions' attempts to win him over."
"Tsk, my brother does have quite a way with women. He should be careful not to exhaust himself to death one day."
"Exhaust himself to death?"
Elder Yan, hearing such a phrase for the first time, couldn't help but ponder it for a moment.
Then, he patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and said, "Having too many women is troublesome. Let your brother handle that kind of trouble. We, master and disciple, should focus on our cultivation and strive to surpass him as soon as possible."
"Good! Once I surpass him, I'll definitely give that bastard brother of mine a good beating!"
Speaking of this, a look of eager anticipation flashed in Xiao Yan eyes.
As for Xiao Chong, he temporarily ignored what the two behind him and instead turned his attention to the messenger officer from the Jia Ma Royal Family who had come to deliver the decree.
The officer, noticing Xiao Chong gaze, immediately broke into a cold sweat. After all, while sending a princess might seem like a gesture of goodwill on the surface, it was actually a rather unconventional way of currying favor.
If Xiao Chong wasn't satisfied with this arrangement, he could very well tear the officer apart on the spot.
However, Xiao Chong then picked up the spatial ring on the decree and began inspecting the rare metals inside.
"Meteoric iron, fairy stone, spiritual wood stone, the core of a sixth-tier magical beast…"
"There's indeed quite a lot here. Although the level of the beast core is a bit low for me, it's probably the best the royal family and the Mit'er Family could offer."
"You may go back."
With that, Xiao Chong casually took the decree and tossed it into his spatial ring as if it were trash.
Seeing this, the messenger officer was overjoyed and kowtowed in gratitude.
"Thank you, my lord!"
"Additionally, our Jia Ma Royal Family little princess, Xiao Yu'er, is already on her way and should arrive here in a few days."
Xiao Chong, as if he didn't heard him, turned and left.
"After you return, tell the current emperor of the Jia Ma Empire that, considering the materials he sent me this time are decent, I won't pursue his little schemes."
"But there won't be a next time!"
"Otherwise, even if Jia Xing Tian tries to protect him, he'll have to come and apologize with his life!"
"Yes, yes, yes…"
The messenger officer immediately scrambled out, sweating profusely. Seeing this, Xiao Chong put away his spatial ring, a thoughtful expression on his face.
The Jia Ma Imperial Family was indeed a declining royal house. As a royal family, their only Dou Huang was the elderly Jia Xing Tian, so naturally, they were also thinking of other ways to find a way out.
As for the emperor of the Jia Ma Empire, in the original story, he didn't have many years left due to lifespan issues, so Xiao Chong couldn't be bothered to care about his petty schemes.
Anyway, with the materials he had in hand, Xiao Chong was confident he could forge the Xiao Family Heavenly Emperor Brush and his own Eight Trigrams Alchemy Furnace!
With such good news, there was no need to worry about the trivial matters of a mere princess.
After taking the storage ring, Xiao Chong also noticed that the master and disciple duo, Yao Chen and Xiao Yan, whore were discussing something. Hearing their conversation, Xiao Chong chimed in.
"Are you two planning to go out and train as well?"
"Yes, I plan to take Xiao Yan out for some training" Yao Chen nodded.
"His strength has grown too quickly, and he hasn't experienced any proper life-and-death battles."
"With such a mindset, it's difficult to become a true powerhouse."
"I plan to take him to the Black-Corner Region. Given his current strength, it would be good for him to train there."
As he said this, Yao Lao looked at Xiao Chong.
"Unless you, as his elder brother, are willing to engage in a life-and-death battle with him."
Xiao Chong: "Let's not, he would die."
"Hey!"
Xiao Yan couldn't help but want to draw his weapon "Heavy Xuan Ruler", but he held back.
By the way, since Xiao Yan was only 12 years old and already carrying the massive Heavy Xuan Ruler… the size difference… it was quite comical.
Ignoring Xiao Yan expression, Xiao Chong stretched and said.
"We'll go to the Black-Corner Region together in a while. I have some things to do there as well."
Xiao Chong remembered that the Black-Corner Region had the third fragment of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map. Although Xiao Chong now had the Samadi True Flame, it didn't mean he wasn't interested in the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
Moreover, whether it was the Black-Corner Region or the Jia Nan Academy on the other side, there were plenty of treasures. Perhaps going there would allow him to gain some new insights.
When he went to the Central Continent in the future, it would be best to have the strength of a Dou Saint.
When he kicked the Soul Palace in the future, it would be best to have the strength of a Dou Di.
"You're going to the Black-Corner Region too? Big brother, with your strength, wouldn't you be invincible there?"
Xiao Yan looked quite curious.
To this, Xiao Chong casually found a reason "Cousin Xiao Yu is planning to go to the Jia Nan Academy for further studies. I'll go there to take a look and give her a heads-up."
This reason made Xiao Yan scoff. Your reason is just too casual.
Moreover, after the battle in the underground space of the Yellow Stone Fortress, Xiao Chong understood that even with his heaven-defying comprehension, he wasn't truly invincible.
Who knows what strange things might be sealed in the already chaotic Black-Corner Region!
After confirming the training plan, Xiao Chong began to adjust his state, preparing to refine the Xiao Family Heavenly Emperor Brush and the Eight Trigrams Furnace the next day.
As a young maid, Qing lin was also helping Xiao Chong by serving tea and water, allowing him to enjoy the life of a young master while he rested with his eyes closed.
Accidentally, the excuse Xiao Chong casually gave to Xiao Yan somehow reached Xiao Yu ears. Xiao Yu even came to see Xiao Chong that evening and said a word of thanks.
Considering that only three people had heard that statement, Xiao Chong ended up giving his younger brother Xiao Yan another beating in the middle of the night.
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