Chapter 336: Xuan Kong Zi’s Invitation

Chapter 336: Xuan Kong Zi’s Invitation

There stretched a vast square, entirely built from red rocks, extending endlessly as far as the eye could see. The square was crowded with people, and a deafening noise emanated from it.

The space above constantly distorted and fluctuated, with space boats emerging and shrinking in size as figures inside them descended from the sky like falling beans.

As Xiao Ming slowly opened his eyes, this scene came into view, and he couldn't help but smile, "We're back."

It had been three months since they left the Ten Thousand Snake Mountain Range and returned to Holy Pill City. During this time, Xiao Ming and his companions not only made their way back but also explored the Central Plains to broaden their horizons.

Qing Lin's strength had already reached the nine-star Dou Emperor after consuming the pills Xiao Ming had refined. With the wisp of Fallen Heart Flame origin that Xiao Ming had given her, there were no signs of unstable Dou Qi.

As for Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Ming refined some potent poisons for her using the Snake Clan's inventory from the Ten Thousand Snake Mountain Range. Her strength had risen from the peak of the eight-star Dou Ancestor to the peak of the nine-star Dou Ancestor.

Crossing the threshold from nine-star Dou Ancestor to Dou Venerate was a significant leap.

Ordinarily, this step required relying on time or external forces to break through. Xiao Ming had planned that once he became a Great Elder of the Pill Tower, he would utilize the Sun Fire Ancient Altar of the Ye Clan to help Xiao Yi Xian break through to the Dou Venerate realm.

During these three months, the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python remained dormant, and Medusa did not make an appearance. However, when Xiao Ming used his soul power to scan the little one's body, he discovered it was filled with enormous energy. It seemed that the little one had gained significant benefits from the Blood Pool.

Venerable Tian Huo's cultivation did not progress much in these three months, as it was a relatively short period.

However, Xiao Ming realized that without a Heaven Flame, Venerable Tian Huo's Five Ring Flame Expelling Technique would be significantly weakened. Therefore, he lent Venerable Tian Huo the Flame Creation Skill to study.

The Flame Creation Skill allowed for the cultivation of Fake Heavenly Flames, albeit inferior to the real ones. Xiao Ming didn't think much of them, but Venerable Tian Huo was quite interested.

He began buying beast flames from various sources, intending to refine five Fake Heavenly Flames for his use.

Beast flames were not cheap, and a substantial amount was needed to condense enough power to create a single Fake Heavenly Flame. Although Venerable Tian Huo had some money after his resurrection, he was not particularly wealthy. In fact, he even borrowed over one billion gold coins from Xiao Ming, using his Dou Techniques as collateral.

Qing Lin lifted her pretty face and asked, "Young Master, where are we going next?"

"Let's find an inn first. As one of the Eight Great Elders, the Pill Tower will arrange a residence for us. We can move there later," Xiao Ming replied.

Qing Lin and the others expressed no objections, and they made their way into the central area of Holy Pill City to find a place to stay.

...

The next day, Xiao Ming awoke to the gentle embrace of his partner. After getting dressed, he prepared to head to the Pill Tower when someone from there approached him.

"Elder Xiao Ming, Association Head Xuan Kong Zi invites you to visit him," the person informed him.

"Oh? I was just about to go to the headquarters. Lead the way," Xiao Ming responded calmly.

Soon, the two arrived at the towering Pill Tower in the center of Holy Pill City. Xiao Ming's return garnered attention from many onlookers.

"Hey, who is that young man? He looks incredibly handsome, and there's something familiar about him..."

"I feel like I've seen him before too. Wait! Isn't that Master Xiao Ming? I heard he's been away for half a year, look like he's back now."

"This time he's back, he should be assuming one of the positions as the Eight Great Elders. Xiao Ming is known to be approachable. Hehe, maybe I can send my granddaughter to try and win him over. She's so beautiful, and who knows, she might become his concubine. Then our family will rise to the top!"

"Why do I feel that Xiao Ming's strength is a bit hard to see through? Could it be that he has surpassed us? I mean, I'm an eight-star Dou Ancestor!"

"Do you feel the same way? I thought it was just me!"

As these words were spoken, those who had been whispering nearby fell silent and exchanged surprised glances with one another.