As soon as he stepped into the inn, Chen Xiao saw Qing Lin in the lobby, sprawled on a small table laden with food, listlessly fiddling with her chopsticks and bowl.
The little girl seemed somewhat distracted, only noticing Chen Xiao when he approached.
Immediately, she sprang up with a start.
"Young Master, you're back!"
Chen Xiao smiled and nodded, glancing at the food on the table, which was already half-cold. He wasn't surprised.
For those who have suffered since childhood, you only need to treat them with sincerity, and you will receive tenfold, even hundredfold, in return.
"Sit down, let's eat together."
He didn't feign annoyance or scold her for not being obedient.
These seemingly insignificant details warmed Chen Xiao's heart, as he had always been alone.
"Okay, I'll get Young Master some rice~"
Qing Lin sweetly agreed, filled a bowl to the brim for Chen Xiao, and then scooped a small half-bowl for herself. Only then did she sit down beside him, happily enjoying the rare leisurely time.
...
The next few days in Mo City were exceptionally quiet.
Chen Xiao returned to his previous routine, waking up from cultivation each day, sparring with Hai Bo Dong outside the city for an hour, and then heading to the edge of the desert to train.
This cycle repeated day after day.
Until the morning of the seventh day, as Chen Xiao was entangled in a fight with Hai Bo Dong, a familiar, enchanting figure appeared like a ghost in the open space behind Chen Xiao.
Seeing the sudden appearance of the beautiful woman, Hai Bo Dong, who had been steadily gaining the upper hand, couldn't help but tremble. The Ice Spear in his hand also shook slightly.
In an instant, he was full of openings and took a blow from the back of Chen Xiao's blade.
Noticing Hai Bo Dong's abnormality, Chen Xiao stopped his movements and looked back, only then understanding the reason.
Today, the Medusa Queen had changed into a luxurious purple brocade robe. She walked gracefully, her oppressive aura as strong as ever.
But upon closer inspection, one would be surprised to find that her complexion was slightly paler than when they last met, and the expression on her naturally charming face was not as relaxed as before.
"It seems Her Majesty the Queen has had some success."
The Medusa Queen nodded slightly towards Chen Xiao but remained silent.
The next moment, her eyes, like autumn water, glanced behind Chen Xiao, her expression awkward, her gaze drifting towards a certain Ice Emperor.
Seeing Hai Bo Dong's current state, the Medusa Queen's gaze narrowed slightly.
"Past grievances are hereby cleared."
With that, the Medusa Queen formed a hand seal with one hand. A purple serpentine Dou Qi swirled in her palm. With a casual wave, it shot towards Hai Bo Dong.
Hai Bo Dong instinctively wanted to dodge, but just as he lifted his foot, he belatedly realized that the Medusa Queen wasn't here to beat him up today. He calmly retracted his right foot, allowing the serpentine Dou Qi to strike him and quickly enter his body.
After a final glance at Chen Xiao, the Medusa Queen turned and left expressionlessly. In the blink of an eye, she vanished from sight.
She hadn't forgotten the map that had fallen into Hai Bo Dong's hands back then, but after so many years, the value of the map could no longer be viewed with the same perspective as before.
If the opportunity on that map was truly useful, Hai Bo Dong wouldn't still be in this state.
Therefore, that map was either like a chicken rib – having little value – or it was something that people of their level couldn't covet.
Furthermore, she had now obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame and was preparing for her evolution.
During this period, there was no need to cause more trouble.
"She's injured!"
Feeling the Medusa Queen's abnormality, Chen Xiao became even more certain.
However, this was within his expectations.
After all, in the original trajectory, the Medusa Queen was also severely injured when she took the Green Lotus Core Flame.
The Green Lotus Core Flame, ranked nineteenth, was not so easy to deal with.
What made Chen Xiao want to laugh even more was that this Ice Emperor, who was several levels below the Medusa Queen, was already studying the incomplete map of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame...
[Subsequent events can be pre-borrowed.]
[Current pre-borrowable times: One!]
His mind sank into his consciousness, and seeing that the pre-borrowing information had changed, Chen Xiao's face was full of smiles.
This time, the subsequent events had taken quite a while.
However, cultivation techniques were essential for cultivation, so this was unavoidable.
He wasn't in a hurry to initiate the next pre-borrowing. Chen Xiao planned to study it further after returning. In the past few years, he had gained quite a few inspirations that needed to be tried one by one, so that he could understand this pre-borrowing more thoroughly.
Temporarily suppressing the distracting thoughts, Chen Xiao turned to look at Hai Bo Dong.
After the serpentine Dou Qi entered his body, the old man had closed his eyes, either pretending to be cool or simply not daring to face the Medusa Queen directly.
"Ice Emperor, are you well?"
Hai Bo Dong had been waiting for this question for a long time. Hearing it, his tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, his eyes flashing with brilliance, and his aura was vast and profound, completely different from a few minutes ago.
Even his slightly disheveled white hair moved without wind, coldness lingering around him without dissipating. His aged face seemed to have instantly become ten years younger.
"Good! Very good!"
"I've never felt so refreshed!"
"I feel like I've been reborn, because from now on, I, Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong, will be unbound!"
A pair of extremely brilliant ice-blue wings slowly unfolded behind Hai Bo Dong, causing his figure to slowly rise into the air.
Hai Bo Dong spread his arms, his Dou Qi surging within him, and his finger seals rapidly condensed.
The next moment, four ice dragons, dozens of meters long, materialized behind him. With a flick of his finger, they charged towards a distant mountain peak with roars.
Boom! Boom!
Dust filled the sky, and the earth trembled.
After the smoke cleared, the mountain peak had been completely destroyed.
"I, Hai Bo Dong, am definitely not an ungrateful person. Mystic Ice Dragon Flight was my famous Dou Skill back in the day. Chen Xiao, you helped me unseal, so today I shall grant you a great opportunity!"
As his voice fell, streaks of light shot out from Hai Bo Dong's fingertips.
Chen Xiao circulated his Dou Qi to catch them, his tiger's mouth slightly aching from the impact.
Looking closely at what he held, they were scrolls primarily in an ice-blue hue.
Ice Emperor Scripture!
Mystic Ice Dragon Flight!
Whirlwind Ice Kill!
Ice Mirror...
There were cultivation methods, Dou Skills, offensive types, and defensive types.
Calling it a complete inheritance was no exaggeration!
From now on, at least until he became a Dou Zong, Chen Xiao would no longer have to worry about having limited means.
What he held in his hands was already enough!
"Elder Hai is the Supreme Elder of my Mitre Family. Chen Xiao, you helped Elder Hai unseal, which is also a great favor to my Mitre Family. These are the two Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pills promised to you, as well as the highest level VIP card. With this card, no matter where you go, as long as there is a Mitre Auction House, you will be one of the most distinguished guests of my Mitre Family!"
The commotion Hai Bo Dong caused was quite large. Teng Shan, who was in the city, also noticed it and rushed to the scene immediately.
Seeing that Hai Bo Dong had already given away quite a few items, he immediately took out two jade bottles and an exquisite and luxurious crystal card.
Follow the bet!
Continue to follow the bet!
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