Chapter 189: Poor Xiao Yan Still Searching for a Heavenly Flame
After returning from the Library Pavilion, Wu Tian spent the next two days letting Xun'er focus on cultivating her newly acquired Qi Method.
As for himself?
He was bored out of his mind.
Two days felt like two years to him.
Why?
Because no matter where he went, a whole crowd of people followed him like a shadow.
It was as if he had 360 degree, full surveillance monitoring on him at all times.
At this moment, Wu Tian finally understood what it felt like to be a celebrity constantly swarmed by fans.
And let's be real
All that talk about "loving your fans" is nonsense.
This is downright annoying.
Having nothing better to do, Wu Tian decided to review the massive collection of Qi Methods and Dou Techniques he had taken from the Library Pavilion.
Most of them were just Xuan class trash, with only a handful of Di class techniques.
Unfortunately, the time spent inside had been too short, or else he would've emptied the entire pavilion.
But even so, this collection was more than enough for the Snake People Tribe.
With these, unifying the entire Northwest Continent wouldn't even be a challenge.
Looking at the Lion Tiger Golden Soundwave, Wu Tian suddenly thought of Xiao Yan.
Has he arrived in my territory yet?
The Tagor Desert was the perfect training ground for him.
However, since he didn't have the Green Lotus Core Flame, would he still encounter a different Heavenly Flame?
After all, he was the Chosen One of the Dou Qi Continent.
It would be best if he found another Heavenly Flame.
That way, he would become a savings account for Wu Tian.
Whenever I need one, I'll just crack him open and take it!
Wu Tian chuckled.
Just thinking about that soundwave technique reminded him of the legendary Ice Spirit Throat Protecting Liquid.
That stuff was created by Yao Chen, that old fossil.
But what exactly did he create it for?
Wu Tian had no clue.
Why would someone need throat protection?
For what reason?!
Looks like next time, Wu Tian would have to ask for a few hundred bottles from Yao Chen.
After all, he might need to use it regularly.
Every. Single. Day.
Meanwhile, on Xiao Yan's side
As Wu Tian had predicted, Xiao Yan and his little medicine selling party had just arrived at Tagor Desert.
After crossing the Magical Beast Mountain Range, they finally reached Desert City.
There, they were shocked to find that the famous elder brothers were thriving.
Thanks to Wu Tian's brief stay in the area, the Iron Mercenary Group had become the number one faction in Desert City.
At least in terms of numbers.
Their strength?
Well… the leaders were only Five Star Da Dou Shi, so nothing too impressive.
But their influence?
Massive.
Anyone who joined them could enjoy protection, discounts, and reduced taxes on goods.
For mercenaries, this was like a gift from the heavens.
Of course, in raw power, they weren't the strongest.
The actual strongest mercenary leader was a Nine Star Da Dou Shi.
But since the mercenary regulations restricted anyone above Dou Ling, they were able to stay at the top.
When Xiao Yan saw how successful his elder brothers had become, his envy was through the roof.
But when he learned the truth about why this had happened, someone else was not happy at all.
That someone?
Yao Chen.
For the first time, the old man inside the ring couldn't even force out a laugh.
No matter what they did Wu Tian was always ahead of them.
And that was an unsettling thought.
Deep down, Yao Chen couldn't shake off a feeling
No matter where they went, Wu Tian was always watching.
Although Yao Chen respected Wu Tian and even wanted to apprentice under him,
He didn't want to be under surveillance 24/7.
Something about all this felt off.
What exactly was the secret of the Xiao Clan?
Why was someone like Wu Tian interested in them?
Not only did he help the Xiao Clan grow,
But he even boosted Xiao Yan's brothers, making them the top mercenary group.
What was his true purpose?
Why did Yao Chen feel like this was all… a trap?
His instincts told him
Wu Tian wasn't helping.
He was setting them up.
And he was right.
Wu Tian's goal was to expose the Xiao Clan.
If the Hun Clan hadn't found them yet, then he would bring them into the spotlight.
By making the Xiao Clan a major power, they would eventually be discovered.
And when that happened?
Xiao Yan would finally realize the truth.
His father captured.
His brothers taken.
He would enjoy that feeling.
But Xiao Yan, being the naive fool he was, had no clue.
Instead, he celebrated his brothers' success.
In the end, he even became the Third Regiment Leader of the Iron Mercenary Group.
The other mercenaries were not happy.
"Just because he's their little brother, he gets to be Third Regiment Leader?"
"What kind of bullshit is this?"
"This brat just got here and is already riding his brothers' fame!"
"Look at him! He looks like he's been through hell!"
Xiao Yan ignored them.
They don't know my true strength.
With his Heavy Xuan Ruler and Di class Dou Techniques,
He could crush them anytime he wanted!
"Teacher, are you sure there's a Heavenly Flame in the Tagor Desert?"
Xiao Yan asked hesitantly.
"I'm not sure," Yao Chen sighed.
"There might have been one before, but now… who knows?"
Deep down, Yao Chen was certain
There's no way there's still a Heavenly Flame here.
Not after Wu Tian had been here.
Xiao Yan's face fell.
"Huh? Teacher, what do you mean?!"
"I've already become a Dou Shi, but my Qi Method is only low rank Huang class. I'm at a huge disadvantage!"
Yao Chen shook his head.
"Sigh… There's nothing we can do. Queen Medusa has likely absorbed the Heavenly Flame. It probably belongs to the Snake People Tribe now."
"We're too late. We missed our chance."
Xiao Yan gritted his teeth.
"Then what do we do, Teacher?!"
Yao Chen stroked his beard and said,
"We'll have to head to Chu Yun Empire. There were rumors of a Heavenly Flame there, but I can't say if they're true or not."
Xiao Yan: …
Chu Yun Empire?
That place was crawling with poison masters!
How the hell was he supposed to find a Heavenly Flame there?!
Xiao Yan felt like crying.
He had suffered in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
For days he had been starving, sleeping in the dirt, and barely surviving.
He had endured everything to finally cross the mountains…
Only for his teacher to suddenly tell him
"Oops. No Heavenly Flame here."
Xiao Yan was this close to losing his mind.
But he gritted his teeth and declared,
"Teacher, I'll still try! Maybe… there's still a chance!"
Yao Chen sighed.
"Fine. Even if there's no flame, there might be other treasures for your cultivation."
So, the next day, led by his two older brothers,
Xiao Yan ventured into Tagor Desert in search of his dreamed of Heavenly Flame.
But the mercenaries were pissed.
"This Third Regiment Leader ain't helping us earn money he's making us waste our time!"
"Bro, we're here to kill Magical Beasts, not hunt for imaginary flames!"
"Walking around in the blazing sun looking for some bullshit flame… Is this guy nuts?!"
Just then
"HAHA! I FOUND IT!"
Xiao Yan stood before a deep, narrow pit in the sand.
Everyone: …
Excited, Xiao Yan dove inside.
A few minutes later…
"PFFFT WHY IS THIS A DEAD END?!"
Then
SQUELCH!
Something slithered behind him.
A Twin Headed Fire Spirit Serpent had been watching him this whole time.
Its massive mouth opened wide
"HOLY SHIT! TEACHER, HELP ME !"
Yao Chen:
"… I told you not to come."
(End of Chapter)
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