Chapter 115: Seven Days
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
During these seven days, Yao Yan confirmed one thing: the physical structure of the Snake-People was indeed vastly different from that of humans. The experience was something that could not be easily described to outsiders.
Apart from that, he also realized that his combat ability was truly exaggerated. Even with Hua She'er and Yue Mei, both Dou Wang level fighters, they could hardly burden him. In fact, due to his own physical constitution, if he were to unleash his full strength, he could essentially operate like a perpetual motion machine! However, these days had been rather absurd, and he had to be cautious—he couldn't let his cultivation be neglected like this!
Yao Yan took a deep breath, adjusted his belt, and walked out of the palace. But he was quickly forced to retreat due to the blazing sunlight outside. The sunlight in the Tagore Desert was too glaring. Direct exposure was uncomfortable, and it was far more comfortable staying in the cool shade of the palace.
"Master, where are you going~"
At that moment, a soft and alluring voice reached his ears. Yue Mei, that little seductress, had appeared beside him. Her fair arms wrapped around his neck as she lightly bit her red lips, her gaze sparkling with affection. Her eyes shimmered like water, full of irresistible charm, like the most dangerous sharpening stone, capable of softening any hard object.
Yao Yan gave her bottom a playful slap, saying lightly, "Stop fooling around. We've been lying on the bed for seven days. It's time to get to work."
Yue Mei let out a cry of pain and looked at him with her seductive eyes, her voice laced with a hint of grievance. She twisted her waist in his arms, acting coquettishly as if she planned to show Yao Yan her ability to turn softness into strength.
She was very aware of her own advantages, and every movement seemed perfectly synchronized with Yao Yan, as if trying to lure him back in.
"Stop being reckless. I'm going to refine some pills. If you have nothing to do, go practice instead."
Yao Yan, being his usual indifferent self, took out a bottle of Dou Ling Dan from his spatial ring and handed it over. He glanced at Hua She'er, who was lying lazily on the soft couch. These seven days had made the air smell faintly of the sea. He cleared his throat and said with mock seriousness, "Hua She'er, get ready. Come with me."
Compared to Yue Mei, who was constantly seeking attention, Hua She'er was far more reserved and modest. Over these seven days, she rarely took the initiative.
At the moment, she was lying lazily on the couch, with a thin blanket covering her upper body.
Upon hearing Yao Yan's words, Hua She'er opened her eyes. Her gentle gaze was tinged with a hint of shyness as she looked at Yao Yan. She nodded slightly and said in a soft voice, "Master, please wait a moment."
Yue Mei glanced at the pill in her hand and then looked at Hua She'er. She seemed a little confused. After all, over the past seven days, she had been the one who had performed the best. So why was Yao Yan taking Hua She'er with him instead of her? This made her chest ache with frustration. She couldn't help but glare at the poised Hua She'er and mutter, "Vixen!"
At the same time, she began to doubt if Yao Yan preferred Hua She'er's type, and whether she had been too forward. But clearly, Yao Yan wouldn't answer that question for her.
There's a saying: the harder you chase something, the more restless you become, and the more readily available it is, the cheaper it feels.
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Soon, Hua She'er was dressed and ready. She was now wearing armor, exuding an elegant and heroic aura. She looked at Yao Yan, who was playing with Ling Er at the railing. She swayed her waist and approached him, respectfully saying, "Master~"
Perhaps due to their skinship, Hua She'er's expression carried something more than before, but she managed to suppress her emotions, keeping her identity in mind.
Yue Mei leaned against the doorframe, watching the two of them approach. Her gaze was filled with some jealousy.
"Focus on practicing!"
Yao Yan said to Yue Mei before turning to leave with Hua She'er. As to why he wasn't taking Yue Mei, it was simply because Yue Mei was too seductive. Her charm was even stronger than his, and it would be too easy to get carried away.
Yue Mei bit her lip, looking as though she wanted to devour Yao Yan. Her slender fingers gripped the doorframe tightly, seemingly unwilling to let go.
On the other side.
Yao Yan softly said to Hua She'er, "I plan to go to the Jia Ma Empire. You stay here and keep an eye on things in the Snake-People tribe. If anything happens, you can crush this jade pendant to contact me, and I'll return as quickly as possible."
He wasn't worried about any major problems with the Snake-People tribe. The four elders of the tribe were no pushovers. If anything significant happened, they would definitely step in.
As for minor troubles, the leaders of the eight major tribes could handle it.
At worst, Cai Lin and Cai Die could leave their cultivation at any time, and if necessary, a Breaking Sect Pill could be used. For Yao Yan, the Breaking Sect Pill wasn't particularly valuable. If he wanted, he could easily mass-produce them.
Yao Yan handed over a jade pendant with his soul imprint on it.
"How long will you be gone, Master?"
Hua She'er took the jade pendant, studied it for a moment, and then asked seriously.
Yao Yan paused briefly before responding in a soft voice, "Three to five days, at most half a month."
Hua She'er nodded. She wanted to say more but held herself back, always remembering her place and not daring to overstep.
"Take the pills. Practice well and try to break through to Dou Huang as soon as possible."
Yao Yan looked at Hua She'er, who was at the peak of Dou Wang. She had taken good care of him these days. After thinking for a moment, he took out some supplementary pills for cultivation from his spatial ring, including a Purple Crystal Solidifying Source Pill. He explained their effects to her before turning into a beam of light and soaring into the sky, heading towards the Jia Ma Empire.
In just a few flashes, he had already turned into a bright star in the sky.
Hua She'er looked at the pills in her hand, speechless. After a while, she gazed in the direction Yao Yan had gone and murmured, "Master…"
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The combined use of Dou Qi Wings and flying techniques allowed Yao Yan to travel at an incredible speed. Even he was slightly surprised by the pace. If he added the explosive power from his ability to crush air beneath him, his burst speed could even surpass some low-star Dou Zongs. With such speed, Yao Yan reached the Sacred City of the Jia Ma Empire in just half a day.
He easily arrived at the Miter Family, and since Yao Yan didn't conceal his aura, Hai Bo Dong, who had already sensed it, was waiting at the door.
"Young master, have you broken through to Dou Wang?!"
Hai Bo Dong, sensing Yao Yan's overwhelming aura, couldn't help but ask.
Teng Shan, standing nearby, was equally shocked. He couldn't believe it, feeling that he must have misinterpreted it. It had only been a short while, and Yao Yan had already broken through to Dou Wang? His speed of breakthrough was too astonishing. Even a genius had its limits!
"Three-star Dou Wang. It's alright," Yao Yan answered modestly, leaving the two speechless.
He wasn't concerned about their silence and took out the pills he had prepared, handing them over. "Here are the Dou Ling Dan and Imperial Extreme Pills I promised. In addition, here is a Breaking Sect Pill. Elder Hai, you'd better start cultivating soon. Don't be stuck at Dou Huang when I reach Dou Zong."
He looked at Hai Bo Dong with a teasing tone.
Hai Bo Dong smiled bitterly. He didn't think Yao Yan was joking. In fact, he felt it was very likely true. Perhaps in a few years, Yao Yan would become a Dou Zong-level powerhouse.
Teng Shan eagerly took the pills. He knew what these pills meant and respectfully said, "Thank you, Young Master!"
"There's also the Hunyuan Shaping Bone Pill I promised to Jia Xing Tian. Please help me pass it along."
Yao Yan took out another jade bottle and tossed it to them.
He had no interest in dealing with Jia Xing Tian directly, so it was best to have Teng Shan deliver it for him.
Once those promised matters were settled, Yao Yan turned his gaze to Hai Bo Dong and smiled. "Elder Hai, how's the progress on building the forces?"
"It's not a big problem. Young master just needs to take out the Breaking Sect Pill, and that old man Yun Shan won't refuse to join. As for whether we can fully integrate Yun Lan Mountain into your forces in the future, that depends on your ability."
Hai Bo Dong became serious, glanced at the pill in Teng Shan's hand, and spoke in a deep voice.
The Breaking Sect Pill was irresistible to any Dou Huang peak expert. Anyone stuck at that level would be drawn to it, even willing to risk everything.
After a pause, Hai Bo Dong looked at Yao Yan and continued, "Since you're here, how about you personally visit Yun Lan Mountain and meet Yun Shan?"
The legendary Yun Shan, who was said to have the aura of a Dou Di… This thought appeared in Yao Yan's mind, and a smile crept across his face. "Then let's go meet him!"
With Yao Yan's approval, Hai Bo Dong and Teng Shan exchanged a few words and then led Yao Yan towards Yun Lan Mountain. With their strength, there was no need to announce their arrival. Moreover, the Ice Emperor Hai Bo Dong's name was the best calling card in the Jia Ma Empire. His unique Ice Qi was recognized by everyone above the Dou Wang level.
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Yun Lan Mountain, the most powerful sect in the Jia Ma Empire, was treated with great respect even by the royal family.
Its current sect leader was a peak Nine-Star Dou Huang with a fierce battle record. He had once killed a fellow Dou Huang expert with a single move, earning a place among the top ten strongest people in the Jia Ma Empire.
Recently, Yun Shan had not been in seclusion, waiting for the young man Hai Bo Dong had spoken of. He knew that, compared to closing himself off in isolation, the Breaking Sect Pill was his real hope.
Only someone stuck at the Nine-Star Dou Huang peak could truly understand how vast the gap was between the two levels.
At this moment, in the grand hall.
A noble figure stood beside Yun Shan, respectfully reporting, "Master, Gu He has been settled. I've given him the highest treatment at Yun Lan Sect!"
"These matters no longer require your inquiry, as you are now the sect leader of Yun Lan Sect. Everything from now on, you can make decisions for the sect."
Yun Shan stroked his beard and smiled slightly at the respectful disciple, speaking gently.
Yun Yun furrowed her brows slightly and looked at her teacher, somewhat helplessly saying, "Master, are you going to leave all the responsibilities to me?"
"How does it feel?"
Yun Shan chuckled lightly and replied with a question.
Yun Yun thought for a moment before replying slowly, "I'll learn to manage Yun Lan Sect as you did."
"You're learning to slack off…" Yun Shan teased, ready to speak further, when he suddenly sensed two powerful auras rapidly approaching the mountain gate. One of the auras was unmistakably Hai Bo Dong, and he quickly stood up with excitement. "Finally, they're here!"
As his words fell, the wings of Dou Qi behind him spread out, and he shot towards the mountain gate like a beam of light.
(END CHAPTER)
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