Chapter 444: Triple-Born Lotus

Chapter 444: Triple-Born Lotus

Unlike the Nine-Tailed Fox, the Eight-Tailed Ice Fox found it more challenging to reach the level of a Dou Saint. Breaking through to the three-star Dou Saint realm required more than just bloodline advantages for an Eight-Tailed Fox like the one before him. There must be significant opportunities involved.

However, Xiao Ming had no intention of digging any further. After all, everyone had their own path and destiny.

After a brief conversation, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint gained a better understanding of Xiao Ming's character and the purpose of his visit.

Instead of answering immediately, the Saint posed a question, "I wonder which force in the Central Plains Mr. Xiao Ming comes from?"

Xiao Ming frowned slightly upon hearing the question.

The Fallen Spirit Ice Source was abundant in ice attribute energy, making it an excellent training ground for ice attribute magical beasts. Therefore, the beast clans in this area were relatively strong.

However, the Fallen Spirit Ice Source was isolated from the outside world, and little was known about it. Similarly, the Fallen Spirit Ice Source knew little about the outside world, except for being more familiar with the nearby Ice Crystal Mansion and some powerful forces in the Central Plains.

Now, someone was asking him about his affiliation. Could it be that the other party suspected him of having ulterior motives regarding the Snow Leaf White Lotus seeds? Perhaps they wanted to determine whether his backing was strong enough, and if not, they might silence him.

Seemingly understanding Xiao Ming's doubts, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint smiled and explained, "When I was young, I once traveled outside the Fallen Spirit Ice Source and had some understanding of the forces in the Central Plains. I'm just curious and asking casually."

"I see." Xiao Ming nodded and decided to reveal his origin, "I am an Elder of the Central Plains' Pill Tower."

"No, I should say I am the leader of the Heavenly Court Alliance."

"The Heavenly Court Alliance?"

The Nine-Tailed Fox Saint showed a hint of puzzlement. He had never heard of such a force before.

"The Heavenly Court Alliance is a coalition formed by more than a dozen major forces, including the Pill Tower, Flower Sect, Sound Valley, and Burning Flame Valley, among others," Xiao Ming explained.

Surprise flickered across the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint's face. He had heard of these forces mentioned by Xiao Ming. They were all top-level forces in the Central Plains. Apart from their Nine-Tailed Ice Fox Clan, the other races within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple were incomparable to these forces.

Now, all these forces were united, along with the Pill Tower. They were not something their Wind and Snow Sacred Temple could contend with!

Furthermore, the fact that Xiao Ming could become the leader of this alliance and reach the Dou Saint realm at such a young age was truly awe-inspiring.

Indeed, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint knew that Xiao Ming was young. He didn't need to sense it through bones; the aura emanating from Xiao Ming lacked the decadence characteristic that they, the old fogeys, possessed.

Initially, he had thought Xiao Ming might be from some Ancient Clan, but it turned out to be a different origin altogether.

Hu Yu, standing behind the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, was also surprised, her red lips slightly agape. As the Saintess of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, she had read some information about external forces.

How did this man in front of him achieve all this – being so young, possessing high Dou Qi cultivation and formidable alchemy skills?

Could it be that he had misunderstood, and the Xiao Ming in front of him was actually some unknown old monster?

But that didn't make sense either.

In fact, Xiao Ming was feeling a bit guilty for claiming to be a Treasure Pill Grand Master since he had never actually refined any Treasure Pills.

He just had a feeling that he could refine the Treasure Pills now, although the chances were a bit low.

However, now, in order to increase his bargaining chip, he still said it.

After all, what he wanted was not just one lotus seed, but the three most crucial ones. If he could add some bargaining chips, why not?

"Ahem, Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, I wonder what you think?"

"Alliance Leader Xiao, you're asking for three of the most crucial lotus seeds right from the start, and I can't make that decision," the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint looked troubled. He had planned to offer only one lotus seed as a reward, and that was what he initially intended.

After all, the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple was not under the sole control of the Nine-Tailed Ice Fox Clan.

Although the Nine-Tailed Ice Fox Clan was the most powerful, rules and fairness still applied.

Even though the other races within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple might not be as strong as the Nine-Tailed Ice Fox Clan, they were interconnected, and the Fox Saint couldn't unilaterally take all of the temple's treasures without consideration.

"I can at most offer one core lotus seed as a token of gratitude for saving Yu'er," the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint said.

Upon hearing that he could get one, Xiao Ming's expression eased a bit, and he tried to ask again.

"Can't we trade for the others? I have some wealth to spare, and if possible, I hope the Fox Saint can accommodate my request."

"That... I'm afraid it's not possible..." the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint shook his head. But he seemed to think of something, hesitated for a moment, and said,

"However, if you really want to trade, you can talk to the other races during this Wind and Snow Ceremony. If you can convince them, it might be possible."

Xiao Ming was delighted to hear this and was about to express his gratitude when a deafening voice echoed through the palace, causing the entire place to tremble.

Boom!

"Jie jie jie! Wind and Snow Sacred Temple, hand over the Eleven-Grade Snow Leaf White Lotus, and the old me might spare your lives!"