266: Wanted news, the Ye family in the Dan Domain

A few days after Yao Chen's resurrection, Lin Xiu bid farewell and left Starfall Pavilion.

Although Venerable Feng had spoken very sternly initially, when Yao Chen was actually revived by Lin Xiu, his attitude changed significantly.

When Lin Xiu wanted to leave, he even offered to let Lin Xiu stay a few more days, saying it was fine.

However, Lin Xiu still refused.

To improve his strength, he needed to practice Fighting Skills, gain experience points, and earn attribute points.

These things would be inconvenient if he stayed in Starfall Pavilion.

Because with two Dou Zun present, many things, if secretly observed by them, he might not even notice...

"I'll send you back to Burning Flame Valley first. As per our agreement, the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame should be returned to you now," Lin Xiu suddenly said by a bonfire in the woods.

Tang Huo'er, who was eating roasted meat opposite him, instantly froze, and the speed at which she chewed slowed down.

After a moment, she swallowed the meat in her mouth, looked up at Lin Xiu, and said, "You use the flame first. I remember you're still going to Pill Tower, right? You'll definitely need to do Alchemy then, and it might come in handy."

"Is that appropriate?"

Lin Xiu was startled, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face, feeling somewhat tempted by her suggestion.

The main reason was that a few factors in his current Realm and strength were indeed inextricably linked to the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame.

After devouring the Bone Chilling Flame, Lin Xiu had already advanced to Seven-star Dou Zong.

If he returned the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame now, his strength might drop by about two stars.

"Don't be afraid. As long as I'm always by your side, my father won't say anything. Usually, he won't easily leave Burning Flame Valley unless something major happens. If you don't go near him yourself, he can't do anything to you."

Tang Huo'er winked, giving him a suggestive look.

"So... you want to go to Pill Domain with me?"

Lin Xiu discerned her meaning; it probably wasn't her being generous, but rather that she didn't want to return to Burning Flame Valley so soon.

"Is that what I want? I'm clearly here to guard my Family's Nine Dragon Lightning Flame, okay?"

Tang Huo'er tilted her head.

"If you're not afraid of danger, I have no objections. You know, I'm currently on the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's blacklist."

Lin Xiu reminded her.

"Blacklist? What's that?"

Tang Huo'er blinked.

"It means being hunted down." Lin Xiu realized he had let something slip and quickly changed the subject. "Do you want to send a message back? I'm worried that if I abduct Burning Flame Valley's Young Valley Master, Burning Flame Valley might hunt me down too."

"With this Young Miss here, you don't have to worry."

Tang Huo'er puffed out her chest, full of confidence.

In the following days, Lin Xiu cultivated with Venerable Skyfire while heading towards Pill Domain.

At this moment, there was still nearly a year until the Pill Tower Grand Assembly.

Therefore, Lin Xiu was not in a hurry to travel.

When he encountered cities along the way, he would also go in and explore, sometimes staying for a few days to participate in auctions if he came across them.

First the Hong Family in Tianbei City, then Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Lin Xiu was now exceptionally wealthy. Any Cultivation Technique or Fighting Skill he took out would be enough to bid for items at an auction.

However, there weren't many things that truly interested Lin Xiu, mainly medicinal ingredients and Pill Formulas.

Sometimes, certain Medicinal Pills would also pique Lin Xiu's interest.

Because whether Lin Xiu read a Pill Formula or consumed a Medicinal Pill, he could light up a spot on the Alchemy tree, thereby obtaining the method for refining that Medicinal Pill.

Along the way, Lin Xiu heard people talk about the shocking changes at Wind and Thunder Pavilion no less than ten times.

With the destruction of Wind and Thunder Pavilion's headquarters and the demise of Venerable Lei, as well as the deaths of the other three Pavilion Masters, Wind and Thunder Pavilion's three other outposts had also withered away.

Many people discussed it with sighs, lamenting the impermanence of life.

Some even said that if Wind and Thunder Pavilion hadn't touched the Han Family back then, they might not have fallen to this state.

"Really?"

Tang Huo'er bumped Lin Xiu, who was eating, with her shoulder. He looked bewildered.

"Just what they're saying."

Tang Huo'er pointed her chin at the few people talking in front.

Lin Xiu suddenly understood and shook his head, saying, "Whether the Han Family was involved or not, it wouldn't have made much difference. The main thing was Venerable Lei's attitude. Do you think he would have allowed Three Thousand Lightning Movement to remain outside?"

Tang Huo'er pondered for two seconds, then shook her head.

Generally, Sects would have several core Fighting Skills or Cultivation Techniques, which were usually not allowed to circulate externally.

If they fell into the hands of an enemy force, and they developed countermeasures, then the Sect would be in great danger.

"If you ask me, Venerable Lei was just unlucky, and his own strength was too weak. If it were the Two Sects and Three Valleys, do you think Lin Xiu would dare to be so arrogant?"

"He's just young, not foolish. These forces have more than one Dou Zun, and those guarding them are all experts, like Ice Venerable of Ice River Valley, who has been famous for many years."

"Alright, instead of arguing about this, it's better to think about the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's reward. Whoever can report Lin Xiu's location can get a Low-tier Earth Rank Cultivation Technique or Fighting Skill."

At the mention of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's bounty, the tavern immediately became lively.

Lin Xiu's expression remained normal as he calmly drank his soup, completely unaffected.

He had heard about being wanted all along the way.

But Lin Xiu didn't care. He possessed too many Fighting Skills, and after continuous Fusion and upgrades, there were quite a few strange Fighting Skills among them that could alter one's appearance.

If it weren't for his lack of strength, Lin Xiu had considered claiming this reward himself. It wasn't that he lacked that one Earth Rank item; he was mainly curious about what expression the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would have when they saw him walk into their trap.

In a flash, the three emerged from the spatial tunnel.

"Ye City." Tang Huo'er scanned the words on the city wall and looked puzzled. "There are less than two months left until the Pill Tower Grand Assembly. Why aren't you going directly to Pill Tower? What are you doing here?"

"I previously promised a junior a request."

Lin Xiu glanced at her, stepped off the spatial ship, and walked into the city.

"Is it that woman in blue clothes?"

Tang Huo'er recalled that when they were in Burning Flame Valley, a woman had always been by Lin Xiu's side. That person stayed in the valley for a long time until just before Lin Xiu left.

Moreover, she vaguely remembered that the woman had entered Burning Flame Valley with a token from the Ye Family of Pill Domain.

"Yes." Lin Xiu nodded slightly, his steps unceasing...

As the Dominator of Ye City, the Ye Family was entrenched in the city center, with their manor covering an area of a thousand meters in every direction.

At this moment, everyone was gathered in the Ye Family's deliberation hall, discussing something.

"I will absolutely not marry that bastard Cao Dan!" Suddenly, an angry shout came from outside, followed by a blue-clad woman, her face filled with intense anger, entering the deliberation hall.

"Nonsense! Who let her in!?" The Elder at the head of the table slammed his armrest, pointing at the two people following the blue-clad woman. "Take Xin Lan away! This is a matter for the Ye Family, and there's no place for a woman like you to speak."

"I'm not leaving! I'm also a member of the Ye Family! Moreover, you want to marry me off to the Cao Family without even asking for my opinion!" Xin Lan stood her ground defiantly, shaking off the two who came forward to lead her away.

"Since you still know you're a Ye Family member, you should contribute to the Family even more! Don't you understand the current situation of the Ye Family?" The Elder in green robes' face darkened.

"But can my marriage to the Cao Family truly solve the problem? Do you dare to answer with a clear conscience? The Cao Family is ambitious and has long wanted to infiltrate the Ye Family. What you're doing is completely useless." Xin Lan's gaze swept over everyone present. Those whose eyes met hers had complex expressions. "I've said it before, I have a way to help the Ye Family regain the Elder position! Why won't you believe me?!"