Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Founding a Faction
After crossing the Black Region Plains, Xiao Yan and his group stopped using their Dou Qi wings for travel. Firstly, they had already arrived at the Black-Corner Region. Secondly, this place was a chaotic and lawless land full of all sorts of characters. Flying openly through the skies would inevitably draw attention. If they attracted the gaze of powerful individuals, things could get troublesome.
To be safe, Xiao Yan took out a few Illusion Beast Hide Masks and handed them out—one for himself, one for Hai Bodong, and one for Qing Lin. These items, products of the Chu Yun Empire, could change a person's appearance. Xiao Yan had acquired a few during his time there, and now was the perfect time to put them to use.
The Black-Corner Region was no ordinary place, and Xiao Yan had no intention of revealing his true identity here. For this reason, he chose a name he had once used in the Chu Yun Empire—Mo Yanxiao. Hai Bodong became Mo Bing, and Qing Lin was named Mo Lin. The three of them posed as siblings out on a training journey, with Hai Bodong acting as the elder relative.
After their preparations were complete, they headed to a nearby large city in search of an inn. However, within just ten minutes of walking through the streets, they witnessed over a hundred bloody brawls.
Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong were unfazed—they were no strangers to chaos. But for the young Qing Lin, this was her first exposure to such brutality. She struggled to endure it. When several people were killed right in front of her eyes, their blood pooling on the streets, she could no longer bear it and rushed to a corner to vomit violently.
Hai Bodong felt a bit concerned. It was only natural that a young girl would be traumatized by such a sight. It wasn't impossible that this could leave psychological scars. What surprised him, however, was Xiao Yan's reaction. The usually protective young man appeared cold and indifferent this time. After Qing Lin finished vomiting, he silently handed her a clean white cloth and gently wiped her mouth.
Along the way, a few foolish troublemakers thought Xiao Yan's group looked like easy targets. However, Hai Bodong casually dealt with them with a flick of his hand.
Before long, they found a relatively clean inn. After such a long and exhausting journey, all of them were worn out. Xiao Yan chose to sit cross-legged on his Green Lotus Seat to maintain a cultivation state, while even someone as powerful as Hai Bodong collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep instantly.
After a full night of rest, Xiao Yan felt fully recovered. The fatigue within his body had completely dissipated. He sensed the Dou Qi flowing within him—if he continued cultivating for another month, he would likely break through to the level of Eight-Star Dou King. It seemed the grueling travel had at least yielded some positive results.
After waking, Xiao Yan checked on Qing Lin first. She was still sleeping soundly. Considering the days they had spent on the road and the disturbing scene she'd witnessed the previous day, it was understandable. She was only ten years old, after all. Xiao Yan didn't disturb her and let her rest a bit longer.
As for Hai Bodong, being a Dou Emperor, his physical condition was naturally far superior. Besides, someone of his temperament was never the type to lounge in bed. When Xiao Yan arrived at his room, Hai Bodong was already awake and appeared to have been waiting for a while.
"We've arrived in the Black-Corner Region. What's your plan now?" Hai Bodong asked, looking across at Xiao Yan. "Honestly, I've been wondering—someone of your ability could easily command wind and cloud in the Jia Ma Empire. Why come all the way here? Is there something in this place worth the trouble?"
"I came to the Black-Corner Region in search of an item," Xiao Yan said with a calm smile. "It's called Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva. You've probably never heard of it, Senior Hai. In any case, it's something very important to me, and it doesn't exist within the Jia Ma Empire. Not long ago, I received a lead that suggested it might be found here, so I came to try my luck."
In truth, Xiao Yan's reasons for coming extended beyond just the Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva. In his previous life, he had obtained the third piece of the Demonic Lotus Flame's map in this region. He was determined to acquire it again in this life. Additionally, this area was known to have rumors of Heavenly Flames. If he could obtain one, it would greatly enhance his combat capabilities.
Of course, these secrets were not something he intended to share with Hai Bodong. The Bodhisattva Body Transformation Saliva was a convenient excuse—enough to satisfy any curiosity without revealing too much.
"So what's the plan?" Hai Bodong frowned slightly. He hadn't heard of this mysterious item before, but if it was enough to bring Xiao Yan here, it was likely of immense value. Still, trying to find something so rare in the Black-Corner Region was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Even if they found it, keeping it would be another challenge.
"With just the two of us searching the region, it would be nearly impossible," Xiao Yan said, flicking his finger. "That's why I plan to gather more people."
He pulled out a map from his coat and slowly unfolded it. He had taken it from one of the men they'd encountered yesterday—a map detailing the major powers and cities in the Black-Corner Region.
"There aren't many top-tier powers in the Black-Corner Region," Xiao Yan explained, "but there are tons of third-rate ones. I checked—this city alone has over a dozen minor factions. If we can consolidate them, that would already give us a considerable force."
He tapped the table lightly with his finger. "To be blunt, this city is going to be our turf from now on."
(End of Chapter)
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