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Chapter 55: Plans Before Ascending to the Yunlan Sect

Xiao Zheng and Little Fairy Doctor visited the Mittel Auction House.

Ya Fei was somewhat surprised to see Xiao Zheng, and said in a charming voice, "I just heard the call of the blue phoenix this morning, and I didn't expect to have such an honored guest."

"Where has Mr. Xiao been making his fortune for the past six months?"

Xiao Zheng replied with a faint smile, "I have been in seclusion at the Xiao family for cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei looked Xiao Zheng up and down, becoming increasingly shocked as she looked at him, feeling that Xiao Zheng's aura was unfathomable.

"Mr. Xiao's cultivation speed is truly beyond the reach of others."

Ya Fei sincerely praised him, then asked curiously, "I wonder what important matter brings Mr. Xiao here today?"

"I do have something to ask you."

Xiao Zheng cut to the chase: "Does Miss Ya Fei know where to find Nether Bone Lotus Petals and Fourth-Order Netherworld Scorpions?"

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head: "I've never heard of these two materials before, but they sound like ingredients for alchemy?"

"I'll ask Master Gu Ni to come and take a look. He's very knowledgeable and might know the answer."

Xiao Zheng nodded.

Ya Fei turned and left.

Before long, she returned to Xiao Zheng with Gu Ni.

Upon seeing Xiao Zheng, Gu Ni immediately cupped his hands in greeting: "Mr. Xiao, it's been a long time. It seems your skills have improved considerably."

"Master Gu Ni, you're too kind."

Xiao Zheng nodded in acknowledgment and inquired again about the whereabouts of the two materials.

Gu Ni stroked his beard and pondered for a long time, a look of realization flashing in his eyes: "I did hear someone mention it when I was young. It seems that the Nether Bone Lotus Petal and the Netherworld Scorpion can only be produced in the far north."

"The far north?"

Xiao Zheng frowned. That place was far outside the Jia Ma Empire, and the journey was very long. Just getting there would probably take one or two months.

Seeing the troubled look on Xiao Zheng's face, Ya Fei hesitated for a moment, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Mr. Xiao, I suddenly remembered that there are auction houses in the capital... including our Mitel, that specialize in auctioning all kinds of alchemy materials."

"I suggest you try your luck in the capital. Even if Mittel Auction House doesn't have it, there's a chance you can buy it on the market."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng's heart stirred, and he felt that this was indeed a good idea. He nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Miss Ya Fei. I will consider it."

Since he hadn't gained much from Ya Fei, he didn't linger any longer. He said goodbye and turned to leave with Xiao Yi Xian.

As they left the auction house, Little Fairy Doctor asked curiously, "Brother Xiao Zheng, are we going to the capital next?"

"Let me think about it."

Xiao Zheng did not answer Little Fairy Doctor directly, but walked away while pondering with his head down.

If we calculate the time, there are less than 11 months left until Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's three-year agreement.

He and Little Fairy Doctor had already formed a bond with Nalan Yanran in the Monster Mountain Range, and at that time he decided to go and join in the fun at the Yunlan Sect battle.

Therefore, Xiao Zheng was determined to go to Yunlan Sect 11 months later.

However, the Yunlan Sect is full of powerful figures, and the Supreme Sect Master Yunshan is a giant at the Dou Zong level, which is far beyond what he can contend with now.

Therefore, if he wants to enter the Yunlan Sect safely and leave safely, he needs to make good preparations in the last 11 months.

With his current level of Seven-Star Grand Dou Master, even if he cultivates diligently for four hours every day and uses his Creation Points to break through, he can only break through to Eight-Star or Nine-Star Dou Spirit at most after 11 months.

If Dou Ling were in Wutan City, he would definitely be a top-tier expert, but in front of a behemoth like the Yunlan Sect, he would be completely insignificant.

Therefore, in Xiao Zheng's opinion, if the Yunlan Sect wants to have something to rely on, it would be best to cultivate Little Fairy Doctor.

The Yin Fire Poison Scripture cultivated by Little Fairy Doctor allows her to rapidly improve her cultivation level after consuming it.

If he can refine enough high-level poisons, he might be able to help Little Fairy Doctor break through to the Dou Zong realm in 11 months.

After all, in the original story, it only took Little Fairy Doctor a few years to break through from an ordinary cultivator to the Dou Zong level.

Of course, we can't put all our hopes on Little Fairy Doctor.

Inside Xiao Zheng's storage ring is a battle puppet crafted by the Old Ancestor of Jiyin Mountain. If all three crystals within it can be filled with lightning-attribute battle qi, it can unleash the strength of a three-star Dou Zong.

However, with his current strength, it would be quite difficult to fully charge the puppet within 11 months. He would have to look for something that could improve the charging efficiency.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zheng immediately made a decision and said to Little Fairy Doctor, "Don't rush to the capital. Let's go to the Tagor Desert first and find those three easy-to-find medicinal herbs."

Without hesitation, Little Fairy Doctor replied, "Wherever Brother Xiao Zheng goes, I will go."

Xiao Zheng nodded.

He calculated the time and felt that the coming-of-age ceremony of the Xiao family should be over, so he took Little Fairy Doctor back to the Xiao family to say goodbye.

Before long, Xiao Zheng and his companion returned to the Xiao family home.

Upon seeing Xiao Zheng and the other person return, Xiao Zhan immediately greeted them with a smile.

Xiao Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Xiao Zheng, I've come to say goodbye."

From the first day Xiao Zheng came to the Xiao family for seclusion, Xiao Zhan knew that Xiao Zheng would leave sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

He had no reason to stop Xiao Zheng, so he smiled and said, "You're leaving so soon? I was hoping you could wait for Yan'er to come back."

Xiao Zheng smiled slightly: "To be honest, I have already met Brother Xiao Yan."

Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up: "Where did we meet?"

Xiao Zheng briefly recounted to Xiao Zhan what happened a few months ago when he met Xiao Yan in the Monster Mountain Range. Of course, to avoid worrying the latter, he didn't mention that Xiao Yan had "caused trouble" and was being chased.

Finally, he added, "In addition, we agreed to meet at Yunlan Sect later, and I will accompany him to Yunlan Sect."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's face immediately lit up with satisfaction, and he patted Xiao Zheng on the shoulder: "Good! Good! It's wonderful that you young people share the same ideals."

"Xiao Zheng, Yan'er is kind and righteous, but he is too impulsive and easily angered. I hope you will take good care of him."

"If he doesn't listen, just beat him. If he complains, just say I told him to!"

Xiao Zheng felt ashamed.

He was only an hour older than Xiao Yan, yet Xiao Zhan's instructions were as if he were entrusting Xiao Yan to an elder.

But he still nodded and replied, "Uncle Xiao, don't worry, I will take care of him."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiao Zheng didn't linger any longer and turned to leave the Xiao family with Little Fairy Doctor.

Xiao Zheng rented the fastest carriage in Black Rock City and headed to Black Rock City with Little Fairy Doctor.

The purpose of this trip to Blackrock City is twofold: first, to collect the Rank 3 Alchemist Medal; and second, to rent a flying magical beast in Blackrock City and fly to Stone Desert City in the eastern part of the Tagor Desert.

After arriving in Shimo City, we rested there, bought some supplies, and then entered the Tagor Desert.

Of course, this is a follow-up.

Five days later.

Xiao Zheng and Little Fairy Doctor return to Black Rock City.

Xiao Zheng went directly to the Alchemist Guild.

As soon as he entered, he ran into Frank.

Frank's eyes lit up with a smile when he saw Xiao Zheng: "Young friend Xiao Yan, long time no see! You've returned as a third-grade alchemist, haven't you?"

Xiao Zheng nodded: "That's right, I'm here to participate in the third-grade alchemist assessment."

Frank looked Xiao Zheng up and down, confirming that Xiao Zheng was already a Great Dou Master, and a high-level Great Dou Master at that. He then waved his hand and said, "There's no need for a test. With your level, once you step into the Great Dou Master realm, you will definitely be able to refine a Grade 3 pill."

After saying that, he took out a third-rank medal from his storage ring and handed it to Xiao Zheng.

"Thank you, Chairman Frank."

Xiao Zheng accepted the medal and casually put it away.

Afterwards, he asked Frank about the materials needed to make the poison pill.

Frank thought for a moment and said, "I've seen the fourth-tier magic core and the Nether Bone Lotus petals you mentioned before when I went to the capital to buy goods. You can go to the capital and take a look."

"As for the others, I do have a piece of Xuan Tie Poison Crystal here."

As he spoke, he flipped his right hand, and a grayish crystal appeared in his palm.

Frank handed the crystal to Xiao Zheng: "Here, it's for you."

Xiao Zheng took the crystal and felt its icy coolness as a pure poison seeped into his skin.

He directly activated the Thousand Machine Flame to burn away the poison that had seeped into his skin.

Xiao Zheng weighed the crystal in his hand and determined that if he broke it, he could refine hundreds of Soul-Devouring Heart-Eroding Pills.

He put away the poison manual, cupped his hands in thanks to Frank, and said, "Thank you, Chairman Frank. I owe you another favor."

"Ha ha."

Frank smiled apologetically: "Don't mention it. I love helping talented young people like you. If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to come to me."

Xiao Zheng nodded, then took his leave.

After bidding farewell to Frank, Xiao Zheng, accompanied by Little Fairy Doctor, rode a flying magical beast and flew for five days to reach Stone Desert City!