Chapter 227: Yunzhou City

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Yunzhou City

After killing Cultivator Duan, Yi Xiaoyao went straight to see Dan Jiu.

After all, he was about to see Yun Mengling soon, so he had to bring a gift.

Considering Yun Mengling’s status and the resources Yi Xiaoyao possessed, the only suitable gift he could offer was Elixirs.

Ever since Dan Jiu had taken Yi Xiaoyao as his disciple, his life had become quite comfortable. He owned a large manor in Earth Star City, and once people learned that Dan Jiu was Yi Xiaoyao’s Alchemy Master, visitors came in an endless stream.

After seeing a few guests out, Dan Jiu closed the manor gates and entered a pavilion.

"Xiaoyao, sorry to keep you waiting."

Dan Jiu smiled apologetically at Yi Xiaoyao, who was sitting at a table examining a Pill Formula.

Yi Xiaoyao put down the Pill Book in his hands and shook his head with a smile. "Master, there’s no need for that."

Dan Jiu chuckled. He was already extremely satisfied with this disciple, the only one who could inherit his Alchemy Skill. Now that Yi Xiaoyao had become the most sought-after and strongest expert in the Great Shang Dynasty, Dan Jiu was filled with even more pride.

In Dan Jiu’s eyes, having such a disciple was a blessing he had earned over several lifetimes. He would be willing to give up everything for Yi Xiaoyao.

"What kind of Elixirs do you need this time? I’ll go prepare the Pill Formulas and medicinal ingredients for you," Dan Jiu asked.

Yi Xiaoyao smiled faintly and said, "I came this time because I want to refine some Elixirs that can be used by those in the Nascent Soul Realm. The more, the better."

He then recited a long list of Elixir names from the Pill Book, a list so extensive that even Dan Jiu was a little shocked to hear it.

"Xiaoyao, what do you need so many Elixirs for?"

Dan Jiu asked, puzzled. The list not only included Elixirs for Cultivation, but also many that Yi Xiaoyao himself had no use for, such as the Ice Skin Jade Bone Pill and the Firming and Preserving Beauty Pill.

"They’re gifts," Yi Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"Haha, I understand!"

Dan Jiu laughed, then turned to prepare the Pill Formulas and medicinal ingredients.

After several full days of Alchemy, Yi Xiaoyao finally produced over a hundred fourth-grade Elixirs suitable for the Nascent Soul Realm. Of course, they were all Five-Stripe Perfect Elixirs.

Finally, before leaving, Yi Xiaoyao said to Dan Jiu, "Master, I’m leaving the Great Shang Dynasty."

"It’s time for you to leave, is it? It’s for the best. The Great Shang Dynasty is too small for you. A man must always strive for greater heights."

Dan Jiu nodded, a hint of reluctance on his face.

Yi Xiaoyao pondered for a moment before saying, "Master, once I’ve established myself in the Great Xia Empire, I’ll come back to bring you over."

After all, with his current strength, he could barely guarantee his own safety in the Great Xia Empire, let alone protect others.

Dan Jiu naturally understood Yi Xiaoyao’s meaning and nodded in agreement.

After returning to the Seven Kills Star Hall, Yi Xiaoyao said his farewells to Jin Sanbao and the others.

"Xiaoyao, once Xuan Mo and I get stronger, we’ll come find you in the Great Xia Empire!" Jin Sanbao said with a laugh.

Xuan Mo, in a rare moment of speech, added, "I just hope we won’t hold you back then."

Although the two of them couldn’t cultivate, they could still become very strong through their own abilities.

Yi Xiaoyao smiled and nodded. He knew his two friends shared a common dream: to one day prove to the world that even without Spiritual Cultivation, one could still stand at the pinnacle of the world.

And as their brother, Yi Xiaoyao naturally believed that day would come sooner or later.

"Alright, I’ll be waiting for you!" Yi Xiaoyao laughed.

"But Xiaoyao, you have to make a big name for yourself in the Great Xia Empire before we come looking. Otherwise, we might not be able to find you!"

Jin Sanbao boomed with laughter.

"Don’t forget, I’m going to become the strongest man in the world. What’s conquering a single Great Xia Empire to that?" Yi Xiaoyao replied with a confident smile.

The group joked around for a while longer. Then, Yi Xiaoyao went to say his goodbyes to Luo Yi, Lin Jie, Elder Yan, and the others, and he also entrusted the Hall Master with looking after Tang Family Castle.

And so, carrying the well-wishes of everyone he knew, the strongest man in the Great Shang Dynasty set off to conquer the Great Xia Empire and begin a new journey to power.

"A fledgling eagle spreads its wings to soar through the vast, boundless sky!"

The Black Robe Hall Master stood by the window of his pavilion, watching Yi Xiaoyao depart through the air. A gratified smile touched the corner of his lips.

’I hope that kid can fly higher and farther in a sky that belongs to him...’

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「A few days later.」

Great Xia Empire, Yunzhou City.

A black-robed youth strolled through the endless stream of people, his gaze sweeping his surroundings with a hint of curiosity and anticipation.

On the youth’s shoulder perched a cute, pitch-black little monkey, its big, glossy eyes darting about as it checked out the beautiful women passing by.

This youth and the little monkey were, of course, Yi Xiaoyao and Little Hei.

’This place is so grand. Compared to this, the Great Shang Dynasty is a world apart. There’s simply no comparison.’

Yi Xiaoyao sighed with heartfelt emotion as his eyes swept over the magnificent buildings around him.

At the same time, he finally understood why the people he had met from the Great Xia Empire had all called the Great Shang Dynasty a small backwater.

Now he could see that they weren’t wrong.

The city he was in right now, Yunzhou City, was far, far larger than the entire Great Shang Dynasty.

"Excuse me, which way is the Yunzhou City Lord’s Mansion?" Yi Xiaoyao asked a person on the side of the road.

The person glanced at Yi Xiaoyao, pointed in a direction, and said, "That way. The largest manor is the City Lord’s Mansion."

After thanking him, Yi Xiaoyao headed in that direction, his eyes filled with anticipation.

His destination: the Yunzhou City Lord’s Mansion.

Because Yun Mengling was there.

When Yun Mengling had left, she had told Yi Xiaoyao that her maternal grandfather was the Manor Master of Yunzhou City. That was why Yi Xiaoyao had come straight to this city upon entering the Great Xia Empire.

「Outside the City Lord’s Mansion.」

"You people from the City Lord’s Mansion really put on airs! My Young Master sent me here, and you’re just going to shut me out like this?"

A young man in plain cloth robes spoke to the guard blocking his path, his face full of displeasure.

The guard replied, "I have already sent word. Please wait a moment."

"I’m a regular here. Why do you have to announce me every single time?"

The plain-robed youth frowned, snorted, and began pacing back and forth outside the gate.

Just then, a black-robed youth with a longsword on his back walked up, sizing up the mansion before him.

"Halt! This is the City Lord’s Mansion! Trespassing is forbidden!"

A guard stepped forward to block Yi Xiaoyao, shouting in a low voice.

Yi Xiaoyao was slightly taken aback, then smiled. "I’m a friend of Yun Mengling. I’ve come specifically to see her."

As soon as he said this, the plain-robed youth standing nearby shot him a sideways glance.

But the guard just sneered. "I’ve been on guard duty here for years, and I’ve seen countless young men like you who want to meet our Young Miss. But next time, do me a favor and come up with a better excuse! Get lost!"

’Was he kidding? Everyone in the City Lord’s Mansion, and even all of Yunzhou City, knew that Yun Mengling was the number one beauty of the city. Countless young men wanted to meet her, but unfortunately, this great beauty never liked interacting with the opposite sex, let alone making friends with them.’

’And this black-robed youth actually claimed to be Yun Mengling’s friend?’

’Could this excuse be any more fake?’

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