On the streets under the scorching sun.
A woman in a red dress stood anxiously in front of a shop.
The shop door was tightly closed, and sounds could be heard from inside from time to time. After a period of loud noise, the noise finally disappeared completely.
"This is it..."
The woman in the red dress sighed heavily.
My father always emphasized that the shop owner who told stories about antiquities was a strong man.
That guy just wouldn't listen to advice.
"Hello?"
Suddenly, a male voice rang out beside her, startling the woman in the red dress, who turned her head to look.
A young man with an ordinary appearance and somewhat immature looks stood to the side.
The woman in the red dress initially didn't want to pay attention, but when she glanced at him and saw the mark of a second-grade alchemist on his chest, she suppressed her impatience.
"What's up?"
The woman in the red dress asked.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly and asked politely, "Is this the only shop called Gu Tu in the entire Mo City?"
He pointed to the shop with its door tightly closed.
"right."
The woman in the red dress nodded. "If you need to see Master Bing, I suggest you come another day. He's not in a good mood today. Someone didn't listen to my advice and probably got into trouble."
Is a map seller really that temperamental?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was taken aback.
Even if your map is of good quality, it doesn't mean you should close your shop and stop doing business just because you're in a bad mood.
I'm still waiting to gain experience...
Thinking this, Xiao Yan ignored the woman in the red dress's obstruction and stepped forward to knock on the door.
Squeak—
Just then, the door was suddenly opened from the inside.
A wave of heat rushed out from the door.
Xiao Yan stopped and looked at the figure standing inside the door.
Oh God, you're so unfair! How can there be such a handsome man?
Seeing the other person's face, Xiao Yan felt somewhat indignant.
This was the most good-looking person he had ever met, only slightly less attractive than himself.
At that moment, Nie Yuan also saw the figure at the door.
The protruding handle on the other person's shoulder and the strange weapon shape made it easy to guess their identity.
Nie Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Be careful, this person seems to have murderous intent towards you."
Feeling being stared at, Xiao Yan wondered if the other person knew him. Suddenly, Yao Lao's reminder echoed in his mind.
Instantly, Xiao Yan tensed up.
Fortunately, Nie Yuan did not make any move.
His killing intent toward Xiao Yan came quickly and went quickly.
At this moment, the medicinal dust within Xiao Yan's body has been revived. I am only at the Dou Wang level, so if we really fight, I'm afraid I might not be able to win.
Besides, Yun Yun is still being stubborn. When we catch her red-handed, let's see how she can defend herself then.
Nie Yuan walked towards the door expressionlessly, while Xiao Yan took two steps back, making way for him.
Because the old doctor reminded him that the man in front of him was a Battle King!
"Huh, you're actually alright?"
The woman in the red dress looked extremely surprised when she saw Nie Yuan walk out unharmed.
"Master Bing is a very nice person. If you communicate with him properly, everything will be fine."
Nie Yuan smiled slightly.
The woman in the red dress stared blankly at the shop, as if she had just experienced a sandstorm.
You call this good communication?
Inside the shop, Hai Bodong frowned as he saw another young man walk in.
Are young people these days so lacking in common sense?
Can't you see what's going on inside the store? How could you even walk in?
He said coldly, "We're not open today. If you want to buy a map, go somewhere else."
Xiao Yan paused for a moment, "Old sir, everyone here says that the desert map you drew is the most comprehensive..."
He was interrupted before he could finish speaking. Hai Bodong looked at him impatiently, "I don't want to sell maps today, okay? Get out!"
Now Xiao Yan could tell that the shop owner had probably been upset by that young man earlier.
Seeing what happened in the store, plus the teacher's reminder.
Perhaps the two of them had just had a fight.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but wonder, what could these two be fighting about in a map shop?
Just then, Xiao Yan heard a noise coming from the doorway.
The man who had come out earlier dismissed the woman in the red dress and then walked to the door.
The other person's gaze wasn't directed at him, but rather at the shop owner.
"Master, I will try my best to get what you need as soon as possible. But you must not tell anyone else about the strange fire."
Before Hai Bodong could react, Nie Yuan turned around, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and quickly left.
Inside the shop.
Both figures were stunned for a moment.
Hai Bodong was filled with questions. "Are you sick? You told me not to tell anyone, but didn't you see there was a third person in the room?"
Xiao Yan's reaction was different.
He just felt his head buzz, as if it had exploded, and was instantly filled with immense joy.
"Teacher, did you hear that? He said strange fire?! Strange fire! This old man in the shop actually has information about strange fire!"
Xiao Yan was a little dizzy, marveling at how suddenly happiness had come.
He needed to devour a different kind of fire to upgrade his own Burning Technique, and he dreamed of getting his hands on one.
However, strange fire is a rare commodity, and obtaining information about it is not easy.
...
At the end of the street, the woman in the red dress saw Nie Yuan approaching and asked curiously, "Can you really make that young man attack Master Bing with just one sentence?"
"See for yourself."
Nie Yuan pointed in the direction of the shop without stopping.
The woman in the red dress looked at the shop and was shocked to find that the young man had actually closed the shop door himself.
How did you do that?
Suddenly, her mouth dropped open. When she tried to find Nie Yuan, she discovered that the handsome man was gone.
...
[Ding! Xiao Yan experiences a combination of shock, elation, excitement, and exhilaration; his emotional value increases by 99.]
[Ding! Yao Chen has experienced surprise and unexpected emotions, emotion value +99]
[Ding! Hai Bodong is confused and bewildered, emotion value +30]
[Ding! Hai Bodong has developed anger and resentment, emotion value +50]
[Ding! Hai Bodong experiences surprise and shock, emotion value +99]
[Ding! Hai Bodong experiences feelings of helplessness and revenge, emotion value +99]
Once aboard the flying magical beast bound for the capital, Nie Yuan checked the information section, where a large amount of information flashed by.
Hai Bodong's initial emotion was more anger, probably because Xiao Yan pressed him for information about the strange fire, which caused him to lose his temper.
After all, given this old man's penchant for showing off, he certainly wouldn't take Xiao Yan seriously since he's so young.
But it's not hard to see from his emotional changes later on.
After Yao Lao intervened, Hai Bodong must have suffered another setback.
As for revenge...
Nie Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile. "Elder Hai must have admitted defeat and told Xiao Yan about the strange fire."
Given his personality, he definitely wouldn't hand it over for nothing; I just don't know how to talk to him.
Perhaps I can take the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, and Xiao Yan can handle the final refining of the Tribulation-Breaking Pill, so I won't need to make a trip to the Black Corner Region.
The specific details are uncertain as Nie Yuan was not present at the scene.
He only hoped that Xiao Yan could appear at the scene of the battle for the strange fire.
This time, Yunyun... what will your choice be?