Chapter 224: The Legendary Zi Yan

  "What did you do to me?"

  After carefully examining his entire body and finding nothing amiss, yet feeling something was off, Phantom Poison asked anxiously.

  "Hehe, a good thing to keep you from plotting against us again,"

  Zi Yan replied playfully and generally.

  Phantom Poison fell silent, sighing softly, as if resigned to his fate.

  Hei Qing, however, didn't seem ready to let him off so easily.

  "Ancient Dragon Clan members and friends must not be bullied. Today, for the sake of young friend Chen Guan, I'll spare your life. While the death penalty may be waived, the punishment for living cannot be avoided. I give you two years to fulfill my promise. After two years, I will personally come to take you to Dragon Island as my guest." Hei Qing

  said, looking at the girl. "How long have you been here?"

  "Almost two weeks,"

  Hei Qing nodded. "Then go to Dragon Island and live there for fifteen years. Don't even think of escaping. With the Dragon Seal, we'll easily find you even if you flee to the ends of the earth. At the level of Dou Zun, you should know what my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan excels at."

  In just a few words, he had mapped out the next decade for the Ghost Poison Old Monster.

  The Ghost Poison Old Monster opened his mouth, but ultimately dared not object, feeling the powerlessness of the situation.

  "I... I'll remember."

  Hei Qing, overcome by his own weakness, admitted defeat. While he had lost face, he had still shown good sense.

  Hei Qing, pleased with his performance, nodded slightly and looked at Chen Guan.

  "Brother Chen Guan, do you think this is a good approach?"

  "I'll follow your Excellency's arrangements."

  "As long as you're satisfied, don't be so polite. Just be straightforward and call me by my name."

  "Brother Hei Qing."

  That being said, respect was due.

  Chen Guan smiled, a boldness that didn't equate to rudeness.

  "Haha, not bad. At your age, you're already capable. You're incredibly talented. With diligent practice, you have a promising future." Hei Qing laughed heartily, patting Chen Guan's shoulder twice in a gesture of affection.

  And boy, was he so forceful... he

  nearly broke Chen Guan's bones.

  "Girl, your name is Zi Yan, right? Now that things are settled here, follow Uncle Hei back to Dragon Island."

  Zi Yan was just beginning to sense something was amiss in their address when she heard these words, her train of thought interrupted, her beaming face instantly falling.

  Finally, the day had finally arrived.

  "Uncle Hei, can I not go? Give me an address. I'll play outside...experience some, and then I'll come back by myself, okay?"

  Zi Yan leaned over to Hei Qing, waving a hand thicker than her calf, looking pitiful and trying to get away with it.

  It was cute, but it was useless.

  Hei Qing rubbed her head and shook his head in denial.

  "Dragon Island floats in the void, its location constantly shifting. Only by taking you back once can you find the way. Besides, your bloodline is somewhat extraordinary, so you must return soon. If anything happens outside, it will be a huge loss for our East Dragon Island. Once you return, your strength will surge, and it will be safer."

  "East Dragon Island?" Zi Yan was puzzled.

  "You'll find out later."

  Hei Qing didn't immediately explain. Some harmless information might be fine for others, but the division of the Ancient Dragon Clan could be fatal.

  Seeing Hei Qing's firm attitude, Zi Yan's face suddenly fell. This was not what she had expected.

  Immediately, she looked to Chen Guan for help.

  Chen Guan spread his hands in frustration; there was nothing he could do about it.

  Since Hei Qing had arrived, Zi Yan must be taken away.

  Knowing he was doing it for Zi Yan's own good, though reluctant, he had no reason to stop her.

  But if it was just a few days, it wouldn't be a big deal.

  "Brother Hei Qing, Zi Yan and I have hardly been apart since we met. She might find it hard to accept leaving now. How about this? Brother Hei Qing, stay a while and give us a chance to thank you. In two days, I'll condense the poison pill for Xiao Yixian. Then, she and I will both need to retreat and improve our strength, and then Brother Hei Qing can take Zi Yan back."

  "Yes, yes, Xiao Yixian's poison pill is life-threatening. I can't rest until I see it condensed successfully. Uncle Hei, please."

  Zi Yan suddenly had an idea, a legitimate reason in mind.

  Hei Qing glanced at Xiao Yixian. Although he didn't understand the Evil Poison Body, he could tell she wasn't in good condition, like a powder keg waiting to explode.

  "How long will it take?"

  "It can definitely be done within ten days!"

  Chen Guan replied truthfully.

  Hei Qing didn't insist and nodded in agreement.

  Ten days or so, for a Warcraft, might take more than that.

  Most importantly, he was only certain that Zi Yan had extraordinary blood, possibly royal blood, but he didn't know that she was the old Dragon Emperor's only daughter.

  Otherwise, he'd probably be eager to take off immediately.

  "Oh yeah, Uncle Hei is the best!"

  Zi Yan jumped for joy at the approval, her lips smeared with honey.

  Seeing her gesture, the others smiled dotingly.

  After discussing the matter, Chen Guan turned to Xuan Yi and Venerable Feng, bowing and thanking them.

  "Thank you both for your help this time too,"

  Xuan Yi chuckled and shook his head, his demeanor calm.

  Venerable Feng, however, suddenly remembered his business and became anxious.

  "No, we can't help much ourselves, but I hope you can tell me where Yao Chen is. From now on, Xingyun Pavilion will treat you as a VIP."

  His eyes were filled with anxiety, which made his words seem a little sincere.

  Chen Guan looked flattered. He knew what the other party wanted to hear, so he didn't say anything.

  "Your Excellency is too kind. The last time I saw Yao Zun and Xiao Yan was at an auction in the Black Horn Region almost two months ago. At that time, I was besieged by a group of powerful enemies. I was in a life-or-death situation, but they saved me."

  "As for now... If my guess is correct, they should be in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy. Your Excellency only needs to find Xiao Yan to find Yao Zun. Given Xiao Yan's personality, even if he left Canaan Academy, it wouldn't be difficult to find out his whereabouts."

  "Black Horn Region, Canaan Academy, I remember!"

  Venerable Feng murmured, bowed slightly to the crowd, and without the slightest hesitation, vanished from the spot, already on his way.

  Xuan Yi was momentarily stunned by Venerable Feng's decisiveness, but she had no intention of catching up.

  She had heard a bit about the Black Horn Region.

  With Venerable Feng's strength, he was more than capable of handling anything.

  "This matter is settled, so I won't stay any longer. Everyone, Xuan Yi is taking my leave,"

  Xuan Yi said politely with a bow.

  Of course, this was primarily for Hei Qing; Chen Guan and the others were just passing on.

  Just before leaving, Xuan Yi suddenly stopped and glanced at Chen Guan.

  "This young man has exceptional mental strength, and I'm sure you're also quite accomplished in alchemy. If you have time, you can always go to Danta for certification. Having a Danta-issued badge will be a great convenience when traveling."

  Chen Guan nodded in agreement. Danta was inevitable, and they had to go.

  The friendship of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan was precious, but, relatively speaking, distant water cannot quench near thirst.

  Danta, on the other hand, was different. If he had Danta's protection, even those old scoundrels from the Soul Palace in Zhongzhou would have to think twice before trying to make a move on him, let alone someone like Phantom Poison.

  After promoting Danta, Xuanyi didn't linger, disappearing from the scene in a flash.

  "Where are we going next?"   

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  Zi Yan asked, as the outsiders disappeared.

  Hei Qing and Xiao Yixian also looked at Chen Guan. From what he had just said, it was clear he had a plan.

  "Let's go to Yecheng! But first, wait for me here."

  With that, Chen Guan's battle-qi wings materialized, and he soared towards the two small black dots in the distant sky.

  In just a few breaths, he arrived in front of them. Chen Guan put away his puppet and solemnly thanked Cao Ying, who had followed Xuan Yi and Feng Zunzhe.

  "Thank you very much for this. I owe you a big favor."

  "It's just a small favor. Your mental power is very strong, even more outrageous than Dan Chen's. You must be an alchemist, right? I heard Cao Dan mention a mysterious high-level alchemist who appeared in the Demonic Beast Mountains near Dizhou City. Is that you?"

  Cao Ying shook her head slightly, not caring. Instead, she was more interested in Chen Guan's alchemy skills, feeling a sense of excitement.

  There weren't many alchemists above the seventh rank, especially at the same time. The possibility of two unfamiliar alchemists appearing at the same time was extremely low.

  Clearly, Cao Ying preferred to believe they were the same person.

  As for the female alchemist, seeing Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan in the distant square made it clear.

  Chen Guan was briefly taken aback, then deduced something from Congying's words.

  "That's right. I haven't met Cao Dan, but I did refine... pills there."

  "That's right. I look forward to competing with you at the Alchemy Conference. Although I know you from your puppet, it's still good to get to know you again. Danta, Cao Ying."

  Cao Ying extended her delicate hand, her eyes brightening slightly.

  It wasn't anything else; it was the joy of finding a rival when her

  art was too high to be appreciated. Not counting the old guard, there were few alchemy rivals of her generation who she could seriously consider.

  So far, there was only that delicate little white rabbit from the Dan family.

  "Chen Guan, I'm from the northwest."

  Chen Guan also extended his right hand, cool and boneless.

  He briefly shook it, then withdrew it.

  He could still remember the last time he introduced himself so solemnly was when he first met Xiao Yan.

  "My friend is waiting for me downstairs, so I won't chat much today. See you later."

  After thanking him, the favor etched in his heart, and the acquaintance renewed, Chen Guan no longer had any desire to stay.

  Cao Ying nodded her neck slightly, watching Chen Guan return, then turned and left with a faint smile.

  In the square,

  Zi Yan, with a smile on her face, helped the old Poisonous Monster to his feet, leaning against the stone. She also stuffed him with a pill Chen Guan had casually prepared, her face filled with heartache.

  "Up so quickly! As expected, my seventh-grade healing pill is working wonders."

  The Poisonous Monster was speechless. He was a Dou Zun after all. While breaking bones might sound scary, it wasn't actually that fatal, right?

  "Hey, old man, I've already given you such a valuable elixir. The remaining herbs in your herb storehouse are useless. How about I help you dispose of them?"

  The Poisonous Monster rolled his eyes helplessly, wanting only to spit out the candy beans he had swallowed.

  But looking at Hei Qing, the door god-like figure, he could only swallow his words in pain.

  "I'll give it all to you. You're welcome."

  When Chen Guan returned, he saw this scene of respecting the elderly and cherishing the young, and couldn't help but laugh.

  Just as he had been so arrogant before, he was now so embarrassed.

  Without interrupting, he watched as Zi Yan returned in just a few minutes, her efficiency was incredible.

  "Hehe, it's all done. Let's go. I looked at the map before. To get from Shengdan City to Naye City, we need to transfer through two space wormholes, right, Chen Guan?"

  "Girl, have you forgotten about Uncle Hei? With your Uncle Hei here, why would we need to borrow a space wormhole?"

  Hei Qing spoke before Chen Guan could reply. For

  the Taixu Ancient Dragon to travel through a space wormhole was truly a bit unnecessary.

  Zi Yan, however, had a different opinion.

  "Space wormholes are so interesting! We go in and out, out and in again, and then out again. It's so much fun going in and out." Someone

  who didn't know her might have thought she truly loved space wormholes.

  But everyone present understood that the little girl was simply trying to buy time for a few days.

  Chen Guan and Little Medical Immortal sighed inwardly. Hei Qing didn't insist any longer; it was just a little while; he just wanted to satisfy her little wish.

  "Then let's go."

  Hei Qing waved his hand and headed towards Shengdan City.

  No one cared about Phantom Poison, just as no one had cared about Chen Guan and the others in the past few days.

  Watching them from behind, Phantom Poison sighed dejectedly, went to the secret room, and quickly returned, slowly catching up.

  "Manor Master!"

  "Don't worry about me. Today's events can't be concealed. There are many people watching from afar. Someone will definitely come here to seek revenge. You can't stay at Qingce Manor anymore. Go to Moling Mountain Manor."

  The distance from Shengdan City to Ye City was similar to that from Hanyun City, both taking about four days to go round trip.

  Although Zi Yan made numerous excuses along the way, and even spent half a day in transit, the group of five finally arrived in Yecheng three days later.

  It's worth noting that during this journey, the Ghost Poison Monster once again changed his appearance and handed over the Netherworld Poison Fire, which had been sealed using special means, to Chen Guan.

  At the same time, the so-called legacy of the Poison Venerable was also transmitted to the Little Medical Immortal's mind.

  As for whether it was all given to him, that's unknown.

  Here lies a vast stone platform, constructed entirely of snow-white rock. What's particularly astonishing is that this platform is nearly a hundred meters high, and supporting this height are a dozen or so massive stone pillars beneath it!

  The stone pillars support the platform like pillars supporting the sky, appearing extremely majestic and spectacular from afar.

  The space above this stone platform was vastly different from that of Dizhou City, Liyue City, and other places. It was exceptionally chaotic, a vast expanse of space, profoundly distorted, with even faint, pitch-black cracks spreading outward.

  This distorted space was constantly radiating with silver light, and with each appearance, figures were ejected from the space, landing on the stone platform below.

  This was, surprisingly, the focal point of a wormhole transmission!

  Silver light flashed again in the distorted space, and several figures flashed out, tapping their feet in the air before slowly landing on the stone platform.

  Without a doubt, this was Chen Guan and his group.

  Yecheng, named after the name "Ye," clearly embodies the Ye family's prominent position within it.

  A lean camel is bigger than a horse; their so-called decline is merely relative. If it weren't for the clashes with the other four families at the Danta Elders' table, they would still be the dominant power.

  Arriving in Yecheng, Zi Yan could no longer stall. From this stone, she followed the broad avenue into the city. Within a kilometer of the city's heart, the Ye family estates encompassed the city's core.

  Normally, entry was forbidden to ordinary citizens, and the security was extremely tight. Of course, this was only for ordinary warriors.

  Chen Guan and his four companions were not stopped at all; the guards even saluted upon seeing them. They had

  clearly never been there before, yet it was as if they had already recognized them. It was astonishing how quickly news spread in Zhongzhou.

  When the five of them leisurely approached the Ye family's gate, an elderly man in black, accompanied by several elders, was already waiting outside.

  If anyone from Yecheng saw them, they would surely recognize them. The leader was none other than Ye Zhong, the current patriarch of the Ye family!

  From the guards' earlier behavior, Chen Guan and the others had already guessed that the Ye family had learned of their news.

  Seeing this scene now, they weren't too surprised.

  The arrival of a Dou Zun master was no small matter, and no matter how high the standard was, it wouldn't be too much.

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  Zun masters. "We've heard the guards report that five distinguished and valiant guests have arrived. I'm sure this one is the legendary Hei Qing Zun, and this young man is the legendary Chen Guan?"

  Seeing the five people, Ye Zhong greeted them with an eager smile.

  "And me, the legendary Zi Yan!"

  (End of this chapter)