An auction that began in the early morning finally concluded after noon.
But everyone understood that this grand event, which lasted for several hours, seemed to have ended, but was in fact just the prelude to a bloody storm.
The Bodhi Transformation Saliva in the hands of Chen Xiao and the other two was a treasure that could make even Dou Zong experts turn red with envy. Although it was temporarily in their possession, it had transformed into a Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. It would be anything but easy for them to safely take it away next.
A massive crowd poured out of the Auction House. When Chen Xiao and the other two emerged, they could clearly sense that there were at least dozens of gazes secretly watching them.
These people were the eyes and ears of various major forces. Some were slightly more discreet, shifting their gaze when they saw the three looking their way. Others didn't even bother to pretend, and some even dared to show a sinister smile towards the three.
"Where are we going now?" Zi Yan asked.
Affected by the surrounding killing intent, she shed her usual playful demeanor and her expression was incredibly solemn and serious.
Little Fairy Doctor remained silent. At this moment, no matter what decision Chen Xiao made, she would trust and follow it without reservation.
"Let's go back to the Black Emperor Pavilion first. No matter what, this is the Black Emperor Sect's territory. With Mo Tianxing here, these people won't dare to act within the city. They have to give him some face, more or less."
With that said, Chen Xiao took a large stride and headed towards the Black Emperor Pavilion.
Passing by a shop, he didn't forget to pat the shoulder of a Dou Ling expert who was openly monitoring them, startling the other person. Only when he realized Chen Xiao hadn't done anything did he quietly breathe a sigh of relief.
The unlucky Dou Ling, still shaken, didn't notice that some unwanted things had entered his body. Little Fairy Doctor's gaze towards him was already like looking at a dead person.
Before long, the three returned to the Black Emperor Pavilion.
Chen Xiao tightly closed the door, letting the monitoring people outside watch and guess, but no one knew what they were discussing inside.
It wasn't until an hour later that the tightly closed door opened again, and Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor walked out side by side.
The two seemed completely oblivious to the sense of crisis from being targeted by numerous experts. They strolled leisurely and calmly through the city, and when their interest was piqued, they would duck into shops on either side of the street to buy some everyday necessities.
Meanwhile, in the living room of a large courtyard in the west of the city, over a dozen figures were seated. An old man with a full head of red hair and an aura as vast as an abyss sat in the main seat. On his left and right were two top experts who had reached the level of Nine-Star Dou Huang.
If Chen Xiao were here, he would definitely recognize that this group was none other than the Demon Flame Valley's team.
The red-haired old man, Fang Yan, was the Grand Elder of the Demon Flame Valley, possessing the formidable strength of a Half-Step Dou Zong. In this Black Emperor City, he was second only to Mo Tianxing and Old Eagle Mountain Man.
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, that Cao Hui has left the room with a female companion and is currently strolling in the city," a Black Emperor Sect member quickly entered the hall and reported with a bow.
"A dying man, just pretending to be calm... Wait, weren't there three of them?"
Fang Yan scoffed, but quickly noticed something unusual.
"Reporting to the Grand Elder, the other person returned to the Black Emperor Pavilion and hasn't come out since. There are now dozens of pairs of eyes watching there, so there will definitely be no mistakes."
Hearing this, Fang Yan nodded slightly.
Currently, in Black Emperor City, all the experts interested in the Bodhi Transformation Saliva were watching Chen Xiao and the other two. Especially with Mo Tianxing and Old Eagle Mountain Man, these two Dou Zong experts present, it was impossible for Chen Xiao and the other two to fly away under their noses.
"Just a dying struggle. Even if they are preparing some backup plan, they cannot escape this calamity. Continue to watch them. The moment they leave the city is when we act."
"Yes!"
Similar scenes were happening in various corners of the city.
But without exception, anyone who dared to covet the Bodhi Transformation Saliva was at least a Dou Wang level expert.
Those below Dou Wang didn't even have the qualifications to participate.
Within the city.
Chen Xiao accompanied the Little Fairy Doctor, strolling through the entire Black Emperor City. They walked and stopped, and time passed by minute by minute.
Finally, the scorching sun gradually set in the west, getting closer and closer to nightfall.
"When I was cultivating in the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy before, the Grand Elder often guided me, helping me make up for many shortcomings, but there was one thing that couldn't be helped."
Listening to Chen Xiao's seemingly self-talk, the Little Fairy Doctor looked over curiously, but due to the concealment of the black robe, she couldn't see the expression on his face.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao simply took off his black robe and put it into his storage ring. He also helped the Little Fairy Doctor take off her black robe.
By now, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva was already in hand, and a great battle was about to begin. There was no need to continue hiding.
"That Grand Elder once said that I have changed a lot over the years, but I lack a life-and-death battle of equal strength. I have experienced too few crises. The improvement speed of my peers is slightly slower than mine, and there is no need for me to confront these veteran powerhouses in the Black-Corner Region, nor is it possible."
"This problem is unsolvable, but today is different. There are seventeen Dou Wangs, ten Dou Huangs, and two genuine Dou Zong powerhouses. If the Grand Elder knew that we were being targeted by so many powerful enemies, he would probably jump up in shock."
The Little Fairy Doctor smiled. She had never met Grand Elder Su Qian of the Inner Academy, but from Chen Xiao's description, she could feel that this Grand Elder was a very good person, a respectable elder.
With the smile on her pretty face slightly restrained, the Little Fairy Doctor looked steadily at Chen Xiao, her eyes as gentle as if they had crushed the entire evening glow.
"Tonight's hurdle will be very difficult. You didn't have to take the risk, but I also know that I can't persuade you. When we were in Green Mountain Town, you didn't listen to my advice and still went into the mountains every day even when you were injured. It's even more so now, so I won't say anything more. Tonight, we will face life and death together!"
And for all the years to come, it will be the same...
The Little Fairy Doctor silently added a sentence in her heart.
Feeling that her gaze had undergone an indescribable change, Chen Xiao nodded slightly.
He looked towards the city outskirts in the distance. The blood-red setting sun had completely fallen.
"Don't worry, there are countless wonders and scenic spots waiting for us to explore and appreciate in the future. The small Black-Corner Region cannot stop our steps. It's almost time. Zi Yan should be back too. Keeping these people who are eyeing the Bodhi Transformation Saliva waiting for too long would be impolite. Let's go, meet up with Zi Yan, it's time to go to this 'appointment'."
The Little Fairy Doctor gently nodded and followed Chen Xiao's steps.
When they returned to the Black Emperor Pavilion, Zi Yan sensed their aura and immediately opened the door and walked out under the watchful eyes of many people in the dark. No one could have imagined that she could quietly leave and quietly return under the noses of two Dou Zong powerhouses.
"Are we going back to the Purple Firmament Pavilion?"
Noticing Chen Xiao and the Little Fairy Doctor's attire, Zi Yan immediately pulled off her black robe and put it away, asking at the same time.
With the tacit understanding cultivated over several years, Chen Xiao didn't need to ask about Zi Yan's appearance and simply nodded in response.
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