Xiao Chong pondered over the contents of the original work and recalled.
"Next… let's go find the heavenly flame…"
"By the way, let's also look for an old fellow named Haibo Dong."
"Heavenly Flame?!"
Upon hearing the words "heavenly flame" Nalan Yanran immediately became interested.
Although she couldn't become an alchemist, it didn't mean she wouldn't be interested in something like heavenly flame!
"Brother Xiao Chong, do you have any information about the heavenly flame?"
"Yes, but to be precise, it's not me who has it. It's that old fellow Hai bodong. I'm going to find him now and snatch the information about the heavenly flame from him."
With Xiao Chong's current strength and perception abilities, he far surpassed Elder Yao in his soul state. However, the heavenly flame known as the Green Lotus Core Flame was hidden beneath the desert, and the area was too vast. Even with his perception, it would take at least a month to search.
It would be faster to go find Hai bodong and get the map from him.
As for Qing Lin, she naturally had an indifferent expression. Wherever the young master went, she would follow.
With Xiao Chong's speed, they soon appeared in a shop that sold maps.
Inside the shop, a blue-haired old man, though wrinkled, had a robust and formidable physique, with a chilling cold aura lingering beneath his skin.
Xiao Chong glanced at Hai bodong, who was described in the original work as an angel investor, and then led Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin into the shop.
Hai bodong, who was drawing a map, glanced at Xiao Chong. With his strength, he naturally couldn't discern Xiao Chong's true capabilities. However, he was taken aback when he realized he couldn't see through this young man at all.
Then, his gaze swept over Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin beside Xiao Chong.
A young and beautiful girl, and a snake-girl maid.
Clearly, he immediately labeled Xiao Chong as some wealthy, spoiled, and lustful young master.
"If you're here to buy a map, no bargaining!"
"No bargaining it is, old sir. I want this one. Can you sell it to me?"
Listening to Hai bodong words from the drawing table, Xiao Chong casually reached out, and the fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame map fell into his hand.
In an instant, a chilling cold filled the room. Xiao Chong waved his hand, and a light barrier enveloped Qing Lin and the others, protecting them from the cold.
However, Hai bodong didn't notice Xiao Chong's move. The brush in his hand shattered into pieces due to the freezing cold.
His aged but vigorous eyes glared fiercely at Xiao Chong.
Just now, he could clearly see that Xiao Chong had entered his shop with the sole purpose of going straight for this map fragment. There was definitely something fishy going on!
"Young man, do you know the use of this map fragment?"
"Of course I do!"
Xiao Chong smiled confidently. "Not only do I know, but I also have another fragment in my possession. Who knows, when these two fragments are put together, they might just solve the mystery."
Boom! The cold air that had already spread throughout the room suddenly became even more intense.
"Young man! Although I've studied this incomplete map for a long time without making any progress, didn't your elders teach you the saying, 'Wealth should not be flaunted'?" Xiao Chong replied, "Of course, I know that saying. But if one's strength is sufficient, even wearing a necklace and bracelet made of ninth-grade pills would deter anyone from daring to rob me!"
"Old sir, I advise you to think twice before acting."
Seeing Xiao Chong remain so calm and composed even under his fully unleashed aura, Hai bodong was startled.
Although his current strength had been sealed to the mere level of a Dou Ling, his confidence and pride allowed him to face even a Dou Huang without fear.
Yet, during the clash of auras with Xiao Chong, Hai bodong could feel his own aura being completely suppressed.
He wondered inwardly, where did this little monster come from? Could it be some ancient being who had cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years, using special means to rejuvenate his body and come out to cause trouble?
His cautious nature prevented greed from taking over immediately. After slightly retracting the cold energy he had emitted, Hai bodong asked, "Judging by your demeanor, you're no ordinary person. State your names. I've been in seclusion here for so long and i dont want someone to suddenly come and wreck my place!"
Seeing Haibo Dong suddenly back down, Xiao Chong shrugged and said, "Just a nobody, not worth mentioning."
Behind him, Nalan Yanran was dissatisfied with Xiao Chong's introduction and interjected, "Brother Xiao Chong is no nobody! He is the true top genius of our Jia Ma Empire!"
"By the way, old sir, I am Nalan Yanran from the Nalan family."
"You… the disciple of the new sect leader of the Yunlan Sect… I've heard of you."
After a moment of hesitation, Hai bodong quickly recognized Nalan Yanran's identity and then turned to look at Xiao Chong.
"She is the young mistress of the Yunlan Sect. Given your close relationship with her, you must be that famous genius from the Xiao family, born with the strength of a Dou Huang, who caused quite a stir."
"Truly, the younger generation is formidable."
While marveling, Hai bodong felt even more alarmed.
Although he had been in seclusion, he still heard some news from passing customers, such as the famous tale of the Xiao family's genius.
Being born with the strength of a Dou Huang was too shocking for Hai bodong. Even if he had only heard it once or twice, it was hard not to leave a deep impression.
After all, he had cultivated for who knows long to attain the strength of a Dou Huang. Hearing that Xiao Chong was born with such power inevitably left him feeling deeply frustrated.
Now, having truly met Xiao Chong, Hai bodong felt even more horrified.
From the aura he sensed, the young man before him was even more unfathomable than he had imagined! Even the Medusa Queen, who was almost half a step into the Dou Zong realm, was far inferior to this person! In other words, this young man might already possess the strength of a Dou Zong! Realizing this, Hai bodong expression couldn't help but darken.
Is this what they mean by 'comparing people can drive you to despair'?!
However, Hai bodong understood even more clearly that strength was the foundation that determined everything on the Dou Qi Continent. Any other factors were insignificant.
Thinking this, Hai bodong dispersed the cold energy around him and forced a stiff smile as he spoke.
"Mr. Xiao Chong, what a rare guest! What happened earlier was just a misunderstanding. How about we each take a step back and let it go?"
"But I can't just let it go like that…"
A surge of energy gathered in Xiao Chong's palm. In the next moment, Xiao Chong flashed behind Hai bodong and struck his palm toward Hai bodong's chest.
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